President Trump continues to leave his mark on the White House, including a controversial new installment along his Walk of Fame.  Underneath portraits of former presidents, Trump has installed permanent plaques describing each President’s legacy, according to HIM,  and written by HIM. Amy and T.J. read the plaques aloud and weigh in on why we, as a nation, aren’t reacting to their absurdity, and are instead, taking them seriously. 

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This week, Phoenix residents finally saw justice for a 3 week long killing spree that ended in the murders of convicted killer Cleophus Cooksey Jr’s mom and stepfather.   Cooksey was convicted of killing 8 people in total, but the jury was hung on giving a death sentence for the murders of his mom and stepdad,  and now the DA is considering retrying Cooksey because of it!  Hear what the DA and a family friend had to say about the evil they saw in Cooksey and why they say he is the reason why we need the death penalty in this country.  

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Miss Finland 2025 has been stripped of her title after a photo was posted of her pulling her eyes and smiling with the caption “Eating with a Chinese."  But the controversy grew even bigger when several members of the Finnish Parliament recreated their own, exceptionally racist photos and posted them online in solidarity with Miss Finland. The Prime Minister has apologized to Asian nations, but now there is talk of a tourism boycott and an even larger conversation about racism in this world. 

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It’s official as of today, “The Kennedy Center” is no longer. Instead, the iconic memorial dedicated to President John F. Kennedy already bears its new name one day after the board voted to change the name to the Trump-Kennedy Center. JFK’s niece, Maria Shriver made a powerful statement condemning the move, calling it unacceptable and obsessive.

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It’s that time of year where we’re all looking for gifts for our loved ones! From stocking stuffers to the latest new gadgets, Amy and T.J. are spending the next several weeks trying out some of the hottest gift ideas and will give you their honest take. Below is a link with more information on the product (which we have NOT been paid to promote), and we’ll also be sharing it on our Instagram @amyandtjpodcast.

Holiday Gift Guide #15:
https://www.amazon.com/WS-Game-Company-Battleship-Backgammon/dp/B0DQZHY94Y/

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Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”

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"We got him." Police announced overnight they'd found the person responsible for the shooting at Brown University. They confirmed that the suspect is also responsible for the shooting death of an MIT professor this week. Amy and T. J. go through the winding investigation that ultimately was helped by a brave bystander who encountered the suspect. 

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58-year-old Frank Athen Walls is being put to death as this episode is being published, 40 years after his first murder when he was just 17 years old. Walls eventually admitted to killing 5 people all before he turned 20, terrorizing the panhandle of Florida from 1985 to 1987.

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It’s that time of year where we’re all looking for gifts for our loved ones! From stocking stuffers to the latest new gadgets, Amy and T.J. are spending the next several weeks trying out some of the hottest gift ideas and will give you their honest take. Below is a link with more information on the product (which we have NOT been paid to promote), and we’ll also be sharing it on our Instagram @amyandtjpodcast.

Holiday Gift Guide #14:

https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/salt-stone-mini-deodorant-set-of-4

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As the judge imposed the maximum sentence for Brian Walshe, she took the opportunity to let her feelings be known, saying her sentence was appropriate given his  murderous acts and the life trauma he’s caused his children. Walshe was convicted last week of the first degree murder of his wife Ana after admitting to dismembering her body and misleading police. Just before sentencing, the court heard directly from Ana’s sister who eloquently spoke about her family’s loss and the deep pain and grief they feel every single day.

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