Show Notes for Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

What We're Talking About

The news we couldn't ignore if we tried

Actor Robert Duvall Dies At Age 95

Page Six— Veteran actor Robert Duvall has died at 95, passing away Sunday at his home in Middleburg, Virginia, with his wife, Luciana Pedraza, by his side. Over a career spanning more than six decades, Duvall received seven Academy Award nominations and won Best Actor for Tender Mercies, portraying a washed-up country singer battling alcoholism. He made his film debut as Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird and rose to prominence during the 1970s New Hollywood era with memorable roles such as Tom Hagen in The Godfather, Major Frank Burns in M*A*S*H, and the war-obsessed, surf-loving officer in Apocalypse Now. His extensive body of work also included The Great Santini, The Natural, Colors, Lonesome Dove, Falling Down, A Civil Action, Open Range, Get Low, Crazy Heart, The Judge, and The Apostle.

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Guthrie Family Officially Cleared In Suspected Abduction

NY Post— Authorities have formally cleared Nancy Guthrie’s family of any involvement in her suspected abduction, with the local sheriff stating that investigators found no evidence connecting her relatives to the crime and describing them as fully cooperative throughout the investigation. Despite removing that suspicion publicly, officials have not identified or named any suspects, and law enforcement says the case remains active as detectives continue pursuing leads, examining evidence, and analyzing ransom communications. While her family is no longer under scrutiny, no arrests have been made and the disappearance remains unresolved.

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Jalen Hurts Most Hated Player In NFL

BroBible— A recent social media and forum sentiment study ranks Jalen Hurts as the most disliked player in the NFL, giving the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback the league’s highest “hate score” based on negative fan reactions. Analysts say the backlash is not tied to off-field controversy but rather to his success, winning record, and high-profile status, with constant media attention fueling a “success breeds resentment” dynamic. His playing style and the Eagles’ dominance have also created polarization, amplifying criticism from rival fan bases.

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19 Year Old Learns A Tough Lesson After Game Of Beer Pong

NY Post— A 19-year-old ended up in surgery after a freak accident during a beer pong game when a metal bottle cap fell into his cup unnoticed and he swallowed it while taking a drink. About an hour later, he arrived at the emergency room with intense throat pain and difficulty swallowing, and an X-ray showed the cap lodged in his upper esophagus. Doctors used a rigid scope in an emergency procedure to remove the object before it could cause cuts or tears to surrounding tissue. He recovered, but physicians say the incident highlights how quickly swallowing sharp foreign objects, such as bottle caps, can become dangerous.

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PAWS Issues Urgent Need For Foster Homes

Facebook - PAWS— PAWS issued an urgent call for foster volunteers, saying it is facing an emergent situation that requires every available cat housing space to be cleared beginning first thing today and continuing throughout the day. While shelter officials said they could not share specific details, they described the matter as both urgent and time-sensitive and asked community members — especially approved fosters or those willing to help even short term — to step forward immediately. The organization said that making room for even one cat would help create critical space and protect the animals in its care, urging volunteers to email [email protected] or come to the shelter as soon as possible.

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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 want to throw a Mardi Gras party tonight, but I have zero social skills and I panic around small talk. How can I host something memorable without having to constantly interact with everyone?

Small Talk Panic Party Dread
Anxious Bead Baron

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Today's Holidays

Celebrate the weird stuff. We do.

Holiday #1 of 4

Who Shall I Be Day

Who Shall I Be Day is that once-a-year fever dream where adults play dress-up, not to remember who they are, but to forget—and maybe dodge taxes if they’re lucky. It’s cosplay for the soul, identity roulette with no consequences, just like Congress. Folks swap jobs, names, vibes, sometimes spouses if the costumes fit. The whole thing started as a joke and, like most jokes that made it too far, now it has a website and a merch store.

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