The Clock Is Ticking: FL Execution Paused To Test DNA; The Results Are In

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.

Former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has said she is “devastated” and “blindsided” by reports that her husband is a cross dresser who has a “bimbofication” fetish. Noem has been married to her husband Bryon for 34 years, the two are high school sweethearts and share 3 children together. 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.

Getting to the bottom of stripper-gate after all these years, find out if Melissa thinks Teresa was behind the rumor that haunted her for years. Plus, the fangirl that shocked Melissa, and most depressing memory that made Melissa cry in the shower.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.

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.

We are waiting for word from the courts, after DNA that attorneys say could exonerate convicted murderer James Duckett, came back as inconclusive. Duckett has been on death row for nearly 40 years for the rape and fatal drowning of an 11-year-old girl. His attorneys are arguing for more time, so another lab can examine the results and give a conclusive finding before his scheduled execution, originally set for tomorrow, March 31st.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.

Melissa and Joe join the chaos as the big Bravo announcement is made. Hear why they say the show will be better without a certain someone. Plus, from Christenings, to Sprinkle Cookies, hear how it all went wrong, and what they did to make it right.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.