Morning Run: Savannah Guthrie Mom Missing, 6 More Weeks, Government Shutdown Continues, Trump Closing Kennedy Center, Grammy Highlights and “Melania” Exceeds Expectations

After nine hours of deliberating, the jury in the Brendan Banfield trial found Banfield guilty of all four charges, including two counts of aggravated murder for the deaths of his wife Christine and a stranger he lured to his home, Joe Ryan.  Banfield looked stunned as the verdict was read aloud.  The court quickly moved forward, scheduling his sentencing date for May, where the 40 year old former IRS agent will face life in prison without the possibility of parole. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We just received the latest update on Today Show Co-Anchor’s missing mom, 84 year old Nancy Guthrie.  Police say they have ended their search and rescue mission and are now focused on her home as a crime scene.  Authorities are urgently asking for the public’s help, saying Guthrie needs certain medication within 24 hours or it could be fatal.  We also learned Guthrie left her phone behind and did not leave or wander away on her own, leaving the Guthrie family desperately searching for answers.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.

There were history-making moments, as well as awkward ones, at last night's 68th annual Grammy Awards.  Cher's Lifetime Achievement Award presentation went off the rails and culminated with her introducing Luther Vandross as the winner of the Record of the Year. (Vandross passed away 21 years ago.)  The night also included interesting outfits, ICE references, and a Trevor Noah joke that prompted Pres. Trump to promise a lawsuit.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An hour into the Grammys and we’ve seen plenty of incredible performances, as in every single nominee in the Best New Artist category.  But so far, only two awards have been handed out:  Best Rap Album and Best New Artist, as host Trevor Noah tries to keep things light and lively moving through the who’s who of artists from Justin Beiber to Jelly Roll to Shaboozy to Jamie Foxx.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us have taken those personality tests for a job interview or just for fun and are deemed either an extrovert or an introvert.  But what if you’re actually an otrovert.  Amy and T.J. explain this fascinating new personality type, that just offered some stunning insight into their own relationship.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are waking up to some tough rhetoric coming from President Trump this morning!  And he’s not the only one.  In addition to Trump warning protesters and telling Democratic cities they will have to say “Please” if they want help in the future, a federal judge has given the White House a verbal spanking, ruling the administration must release little 5 year old Liam Ramos and his father after they were detained by ICE last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may not know the name Grady Lamond Wilson, but you sure know his face, and his iconic role in the 1970’s hit “Sanford and Son.” Wilson,  the actor best known for playing son Lamont to Red Foxx’s Fred Sanford, has passed away from cancer at the age of 79.  Amy and T.J. talk about Wilson’s iconic role in a show that shaped so many of our lives, the opening soundtrack a familiar tune to just about all of us.  Wilson had an iconic life, filled not just with his love of acting and entertaining, but with his dedication to service of his country and his God. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How many loves do we get in a lifetime? TV Host Kym Douglas and her husband Tim join Jennie Garth to share their love story.After both losing their spouses of over 30 years, Kym and Tim found a kismet connection in chapter two that will make you believe that you can never give up on love!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DOJ has just released 3 million files in the final document drop of the Epstein Files.  Among the 180 thousand images and 2 thousand videos, there are 2 lengthy and damning email drafts from Jeffrey Epstein regarding Bill Gates.  The content is so outrageous, Bill Gates has put out a public statement denying the claims calling them absurd and false.  Meantime, many victims are outraged by this latest release, demanding it be taken down immediately. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.