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Victoria Police have confirmed to an Australian news outlet they are investigating pop star Katy Perry after claims made by Ruby Rose regarding a 2010 incident. Rose went on social media first, detailing an alleged sexual assault by Perry at a Melbourne nightclub. Perry has categorically denied the incident and posted a message to fans in response to Rose’s allegations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fifth woman has come forward, accusing Congressman Eric Swalwell of rape. Lana Drewes just held a powerful, emotional press conference where she detailed a horrific account of what she says happened in a Beverly Hills hotel room in 2018. She describes being incapacitated from one glass of wine and then being choked so violently she lost consciousness. Drewes announced she was going straight to law enforcement from the presser to make a criminal report against Swalwell. 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.

Congressmen Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales announced their resignation from Congress on Monday. Both lawmakers were facing possible expulsion from the House looming later this week with accusations of sexual misconduct surrounding both of them. Swalwell also recently dropped his bid to become California’s next Governor after a criminal investigation was opened in NY looking into rape allegations made by Swalwell’s former staffer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 5 days in Bahamian police custody, 58-year-old Brian Hooker is a free man. His wife, Lynette remains missing after he claims she fell overboard from their 8 foot dinghy in rough seas. News outlets have revealed text messages where Lynette described a rocky relationship, saying she “can’t be out there with him” referring to boating with Brian. Despite suggestions of foul play from Lynette’s daughter and friends of the couple, authorities say they don’t have enough evidence for charges, however, Brian Hooker remains a suspect as the search continues for Lynette.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner has officially been charged with first degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse after Kepner was found asphyxiated, under her bed on a Carnival cruise ship in November of last year. Her step-brother is being charged as an adult and prosecutors say he is “a danger to others” claiming he committed “the most serious, egregious and violative crimes one person can inflict upon another.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is he for real? President Trump is insisting what some are calling a blasphemous image of him as Jesus, was actually only meant to show him as a doctor. Trump has taken down the post, after leaving it up for a full 14 hours, giving conservative pundits plenty of time to criticize him, several even calling him the “antichrist.” Trump did not apologize, but instead blamed the fake news for likening the image to Jesus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a flight headed to Algeria, Pope Leo began his 10 day tour of African nations with a response to President Trump’s social media attack on him. The Pope saying he has no fear of the Trump Administration and went even further to say he believes it is his calling to “speak loudly” about the message of the Gospel. Pope Leo even got in an unexpected jab about Trump’s Truth Social account, calling the naw of the platform “ironic.”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.

California Congressman Eric Swalwell has officially ended his bid for Governor, announcing on X late Sunday that it’s his fight to face false allegations, not his campaign’s. Swalwell is facing a criminal investigation in Manhattan for an alleged rape of a former staffer in 2024 and a possible expulsion vote in Congress this week. DHS has also opened an investigation into the Congressman over the legal status of his Brazilian nanny.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump directly attacked the world’s first American Pope on Sunday via a lengthy Truth Social post. He doubled down on his criticism of Pope Leo when he was boarding Air Force One, telling reporters he’s not a fan of the Pope. Even though the Vatican has not responded to the shocking words from the President, several Catholics leaders have, one Archbishop saying he is “disheartened.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are hearing directly from 58-year-old Brian Hooker’s attorney, who says his client was interrogated for more than 3 hours “in relation to causing harm which resulted in his wife’s death.” Police must charge Hooker in connection with the disappearance of Lynette Hooker by Monday evening, or he will be released. Despite a week of searching, Lynette’s body has not been found after her husband said she fell overboard in rough seas. His friends posted purported audio of Brian describing what happened to Lynette and how a “cascade of failures” led to his inability to rescue her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The developing story surrounding the rape allegations from a former staffer of Congressman Eric Swalwell have sparked multiple conversations. Calls to believe all women, to stand with accusers are necessary and important, but can we have a conversation with our daughters and the young women in our lives about decisions they make that can lead to unintended consequences? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Manhattan DA’s office has opened a criminal investigation into the allegations made by Congressman Eric Swalwell’s former staff member who claims Swalwell raped her in a New York City hotel room in 2024. The young woman made several allegations against the leading Democratic candidate for California Governor that spanned several years along with 3 other women who made allegations of sexual harassment against Swalwell. Meantime, Swalwell’s senior staffers put out a joint statement distancing themselves from their boss, saying they stand with his accusers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 4 of FOX’s Farmer Wants A Wife kicks off soon, and Brian Austin Green and Kathy Swarts are grilling the eligible men! You’ll be wanting to move to the farm by the end of this episode! Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The theory is all over TikTok and popping up in articles online… apparently everyone is breaking up in April! And it’s the ladies who are mostly ending things, according to trend watchers and relationship experts. Think of it as spring cleaning for the heart. We’ll share what we’ve learned about the three things you should ask yourself before joining the trend and how to go about ending things in a healthy and constructive way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are growing calls for California Congressman Eric Swalwell to drop out of the race for Governor amid accusations of sexual assault and sexually inappropriate behavior with other young women. At least four women have spoken out detailing several alleged incidents, all of which Congressman Swalwell has denied. Swalwell is a married father of three who has been a member of Congress since 2013.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

58-year-old Brian Hooker told a friend via text that his wife fell overboard in choppy seas and “swam towards the sailboat” the night she went missing in the Bahamas. Hooker’s texts to a friend reveal new and inconsistent information surrounding the disappearance of 55-year-old Lynette Hooker. Hooker remains behind bars, and has not yet been charged in his wife’s disappearance, but his attorney says he nearly drowned himself while being arrested and is “heartbroken and deeply distressed.”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.

A three judge panel is weighing whether to acquit Sean “Diddy” Combs or reduce the 50 month sentence he received at trial. Comb’s attorneys argued their client received the highest sentence ever imposed for the prostitution crimes he was convicted of last summer. The prosecution insisted that Comb’s sentencing was appropriate and below federal guidelines. After the two hour hearing, a ruling could now come at any time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We knew the First Lady was scheduled to give a press conference today, but it’s fair to say no one was expecting Melania Trump to talk about and distance herself from Jeffrey Epstein. It’s obviously a subject President Trump has repeatedly tried to move on from, so it’s puzzling to understand why Melania chose now to address rumors no one was talking about in the first place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Bachelorette star Ashley Hebert is telling you why you shouldn’t fear divorce. Now in her chapter two, Ashley is opening up about dating, learning to love herself, and why vacationing with her ex-husband has been the best thing for her kids! Does Ashley want to get married again? Kathy Swarts is asking the tough questions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

62-year-old architect, father and former husband Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to a series of murders that plagued Long Island for 2 decades. As victims’ families gathered in court, Heuermann detailed how he strangled and dismembered the women while hiding in plan sight, posing as a normal suburban Dad. As part of his plea deal, the Gilgo Beach serial killer will be interviewed by the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit to try and understand what drove him to become the monster he is today.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.

A jury took a little more than 8 hours to convict the Hawaii anesthesiologist accused of pushing and trying to kill his wife on a steep birthday hike. 40-year-old Dr. Gerhardt Konig was convicted of attempted manslaughter but the jury spared Konig of the more serious charge of second degree attempted murder. Konig now faces up to 20 years in prison for his conviction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Royal Bahamas Police say they’ve made an arrest in the disappearance of 55-year-old Michigan wife and mother, Lynette Hooker. Her 59-year-old husband, Brian Hooker has been taken into custody after he told police high winds and rough seas threw his wife overboard from their 8 foot dinghy. Lynette’s daughter has been making the rounds, letting media and police know her step-dad has been violent with her mom before her disappearance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 55-year-old Michigan wife and mother is missing in the Bahamas after her husband says she fell overboard in their 8 foot dinghy in rough seas. An intense search and recovery effort is underway to find Lynette Hooker. While authorities haven’t speculated on how and why she went missing at sea, her husband says the winds and currents drove them too far apart for him to save her. Hooker’s daughter is calling for a criminal investigation into her mother’s disappearance, telling media outlets her step-dad has a history of violence towards her mother.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There has been a growing call by lawmakers and organizations for President Trump to be removed from office after his violent threats to take out “a whole civilization.” Democratic members of Congress, including a few Republicans, have called on Trump’s cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment and declare him unfit to serve. 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.

President Trump has been posting up a storm on social media, from attacking CNN to celebrating “World Peace” less than 24 hours after writing “a whole civilization will die tonight.” There are massive questions this morning about what Iran’s official response was to the ceasefire agreement. Trump’s released version is significantly different than the lengthier, more aggressive one reported on by CNN and other news outlets.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A judge ruled today that Taylor Frankie Paul can only have 8 hours of supervised visits each week with her 2-year-old son, Ever. Paul shares her youngest son with ex Dakota Mortenson, who filed for a permanent restraining order after submitting more videos of an incident between the two where Paul reportedly pushes him with their child in his arms. Paul also filed a temporary protective order against Mortenson alleging he physically assaulted her in February of this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After presale tickets sold out for London’s Wireless Festival today, the UK blocked Kanye West from entering the country, saying his presence “would not be conducive to the public good.” Jewish organizations have been outraged that West was even asked to headline the popular festival, which has now been cancelled, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer echoed a similar sentiment, saying West should never have been invited.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are unpacking this brazen, unthinkable and potentially illegal threat President Trump has leveled against Iran, if they don’t open the Strait of Hormuz by 8pm tonight. Iranian women and children have now formed human chains around power plants and bridges as the deadline nears. Democrats and other lawmakers have reacted strongly to Trump’s threat, many calling for his impeachment or removal from office.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After giving an update on the successful rescue of a U.S. airman behind enemy lines, President Trump wrapped his press conference today by taking questions from reporters. Most of them were about the war with Iran. Trump stood by his 8pm Tuesday deadline for Iran to make a deal, or else. But he also explained why he moved the deadline by one day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump just spilled the details of that harrowing rescue of a downed U.S. airman inside Iran. Hundreds of aircraft, deception campaigns, and a "commitment to survival" all played a role in the successful rescue. But it's one that President Trump says the world should not have known about until now and threatened to go after the person who leaked the information and the journalist who reported it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time since the disappearance of her mother, Savannah Guthrie returned to her role as co-host of NBC's Today Show. For the most part, it looked like business as usual. She even cracked a few jokes during anchor banter. The show, for the most part, looked normal ... until Savannah went outside to greet fans.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.

President Trump issued some pretty ominous threats on Easter Sunday. In one Truth Social post, the president called on the "crazy bastards" to open the "f---ing" Strait of Hormuz. He later told ABC News that he was going to "blow up the whole country" at 8pm Tuesday. His words prompted one prominent senator to call on Trump's cabinet to remove him from office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Easter everyone! In this episode we sit down with the creator of Amazon Prime’s wildly popular series “The Chosen,” Dallas Jenkins. Jenkins tells his story of how and why he decided to bring the story of Jesus Christ to life in a scripted streaming series. Jenkins talks about the criticism and praise he’s received for taking creative licenses with the Bible for context, understanding and entertainment purposes. Jenkins also tells us why he believes his series has found such incredible success with both believers and non-believers alike. The Chosen Season 6 premieres on Prime Video November 15th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump announced on social media that the U.S. military was able to successfully rescue that missing F-15 crew member from the “treacherous mountains of Iran.” Trump identified the airman as a highly respected colonel who was found injured, but safe. This all comes after Iran was able to shoot down a U.S. fighter jet on Friday, both crew members were able to eject and both now have been confirmed rescued by the U.S. Trump now telling Iran to open the “f’ing strait you crazy bastards.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Austin Green is serving the brutal honest truth when it comes to dating, and how men think. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a new relationship theory taking over social media and it warns about the allure of dating the “plastic bag man.” You know, the guy who goes with the flow, drifting like a plastic bag in the wind. At first, he seems like the perfect, low maintenance man who rarely argues and never overreacts. But relationship experts warn, what’s disguised as agreeability may actually lead to avoidance and resentment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.