Show Notes for Thursday, February 5, 2026

Thursday, February 5, 2026

What We're Talking About

The news we couldn't ignore if we tried

President Trump Throws Federal Law Enforcement Into Action To Find Savannah Guthrie's Mom

Daily Caller— President Donald Trump commented on reports that Savannah Guthrie’s mother has gone missing, urging strong federal involvement and saying law enforcement should use every available resource to find her and secure her safe return. He described the situation as a serious public-safety issue, emphasizing that alleged abduction and ransom cases demand swift, coordinated action at the highest levels. Guthrie has said she believes her mother, Nancy, is being held for ransom and that she is “ready to talk,” sharing a video message directed at the alleged captors asking for proof that her mother is alive and inviting them to make contact. While details remain scarce and authorities have not confirmed key aspects publicly, the matter is being handled as an active investigation.

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‘Til Death Do Us Part, Sponsored by Disney

People— Disney is letting couples get married inside the Haunted Mansion, turning wedding vows into a themed attraction. It’s gothic, nostalgic, and proof that even lifelong commitment now comes with merch, photo packages, and a gift shop exit.

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Super Bowl Tickets Costing A Second Mortgage This Year

Gulf Coast News— Super Bowl ticket prices are already soaring on the secondary market, with resale listings showing entry-level seats around $6,000 and premium views or VIP packages climbing beyond $20,000, fueled by strong early demand even before the matchup is decided. Travel experts say corporate purchases and luxury hospitality packages are shrinking available inventory, driving prices higher, while airfare and hotel rates in the host city are also spiking, making Super Bowl weekend one of the costliest trips in all of sports.

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Son Shoots Dad After Trip To Lowe's

— A domestic dispute turned violent outside a Lowe’s in Sarasota, Florida, where a man in his mid-20s is accused of shooting his father in the store’s parking lot. Authorities say the argument escalated before the son pulled out a gun and fired, hitting his father, who is in his 50s, in the leg. The injured man was taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital and is expected to survive. Deputies reported that the suspect fled briefly after the shooting but was quickly found nearby and taken into custody.

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Fake Cop Beats Third Impersonation Case After Defending Himself at Trial

Chicago Sun Times— A Chicago man dubbed the “fake cop” has secured another legal win after a Cook County judge found 67-year-old Robert Ellis not guilty of impersonating a police officer. Prosecutors alleged Ellis displayed a badge from a questionable agency during a 2021 encounter at a motor-vehicle office, but Ellis, who represented himself, argued the state failed to prove he falsely claimed legitimate police authority. The judge agreed, marking Ellis’s third acquittal in similar cases and ruling that the evidence did not meet the standard for conviction, despite his history of repeated arrests.

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Ask Uncle Bobby

Bad advice for good people.

As heard on the B-Team Morning Show

Each weekday, some poor soul writes in for help. Uncle Bobby gives them the worst advice we can legally put on the air.

March 11 · Today's Letter

Dear Uncle Bobby,

I am exhausted by all the new food trends and I feel like I am always behind. Is it okay to stop trying to keep up and just eat what I like?

Drowning In Food Trend Churn
Tired Taste Bud Union

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Today's Holidays

Celebrate the weird stuff. We do.

Holiday #1 of 4

National Fart Day

National Fart Day, because apparently we needed a calendar excuse to weaponize bean night. It’s the one day a year where gastrointestinal terrorism is not just tolerated—it’s celebrated, like a parade of invisible war crimes. Somewhere between Valentine’s Day and the apocalypse, folks decided flatulence deserved a spotlight, probably during a committee meeting that should’ve been an email. So now we’ve got a holiday that honors the body’s least subtle betrayal, and buddy, it’s got more hot air than a congressional hearing.

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