The Execution of Christa Gail Pike

Fans have been anxiously awaiting word from the Grammy winner after she was rushed to the hospital in the middle of starring in Broadway’s “Moulin Rouge! The Musical”. Megan Thee Stallion has finally been released, and will be missing both of today’s performances, after doctors said she suffered from “extreme exhaustion, dehydration, vasoconstriction and low metabolic levels.  Megan just put out a tweet saying last night scared her, but that she’s resting and resetting so she will be “ready to give 100 %” Thursday and for her next 6 weeks with the show. Her words, hit T.J. hard, serving as a wake up call to him and anyone else who’s pushing themselves too hard, physically and mentally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A landmark case is being heard at the Supreme Court today and President Trump is making history in the process by attending.  Trump is the first sitting President to ever hear oral arguments at the Supreme Court.  Tje justices are listening to arguments on limiting birthright citizenship.  This all boils down to the justices interpretation of our 14th amendment, which up until now has guaranteed citizenship to most babies born in this country, regardless of their parents’ legal status.  The Trump administration is trying to change that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The excitement begins this morning as massive preparations are underway for four Astronauts to blast off this evening from Kennedy Space Center.  Artemis II will loop around the Earth and Moon on a 10 day mission that will take astronauts deeper into space than any human has been before.  It’s been more than 50 years since astronauts have launched toward the moon and there are several firsts on the mission.  This will be the first time a black and a female astronaut travel around the moon and the first time this spacecraft has taken humans into space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first female in more than 200 years set to be executed in the state of Tennessee, is fighting to stay alive. 50-year-old Christa Gail Pike is scheduled to die by lethal injection Sept 30th of this year. Her attorneys have filed a lawsuit to try and stop the execution, saying it violates both her constitutional rights and religious beliefs. Pike admits to brutally killing a romantic rival more than 30 years ago when she was just 18-years-old after suffering from mental illness and years of sexual abuse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 out of 7 Florida State Supreme Court Justices ruled against the prosecution’s request that James Duckett be executed tonight at 6 pm for the 1987 rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl. The ruling came after DNA testing requested by the defense was inconclusive, prompting the state to ask for the court to move forward with Duckett’s planned execution. The defense asked for more time and further testing. The Supreme Court has now insisted a new update this Thursday to make its ultimate decision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even though some TSA workers received their first paychecks in 6 weeks Monday, tens of thousands of other DHS employees are still without pay.  The White House announced an offer late yesterday to lawmakers who are on a 2 week Easter recess. President Trump will host a big Easter Dinner at the White House if Congress will come back to D.C. to make a deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Emily is joined by Elisa Donovan, the host of the Killer Thriller podcast, to talk about the latest breaking news in the true crime sphere…Savannah Guthrie’s interview on the TODAY show proves that they’re still holding out hope in the search for Nancy Guthrie. And, they’re getting into the Taylor Frankie Paul of it all.Plus, a quadruple amputee corn hole champion is being charged for murder. How did it all go down?! It’s a story that’s almost too crazy to believe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It appears some members of Congress aren’t concerned with optics, enjoying their spring breaks while TSA workers are wondering when they’ll get paid and for how long.  Lawmakers left D.C. after failing to fund DHS for more than 6 weeks, heading out for a two week vacation.  TMZ has asked Americans to send photos of lawmakers enjoying their Easter recess, and they’ve already captured members of Congress in Vegas and Disney World.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.