Friday, September 4, 2026

0:00Early morning on a Manhattan sidewalk, a shooting caught on surveillance video. It was an assassination style killing, and everybody saw it. A new podcast series from ABC Audio in 2020 goes inside this captivating case. I'm ABC News legal analyst Brian Buckmeyer. Listen to burden of proof Luigi Mangione, wherever you get your podcasts. Live from ABC News headquarters in New York City, this is Good Morning America. For all those people who are gearing up for the holiday weekend, Matt River starts us off this morning. With the millions hitting the road, but first Matt, let's talk about pump prices. Diesel hitting an all-time high, that powers the trucks and the hauling of most of what we buy. They call it the workhorse of the American economy for a reason. Good morning Matt. Good morning Rebecca, you're exactly right. Unfortunately Americans experiencing new pain at the pump with that new record price.

1:01A diesel being set just yesterday. Of course, that's not the fuel that most Americans put in their cars every day. But it is the fuel that powers the cars and trucks, that haul, most of what we end up buying, it can have a negative effect on prices overall. The new record price, $582 per gallon per diesel, up more than $2 from a year ago, regular gas. Now since it's $4.14, that's the highest ever, heading into a Labor Day weekend. An analyst warned that diesel prices could climb higher still with farmers burning fuel for the fall harvest and home heating oil season just a few weeks away. Yeah, but those prices, Matt, they don't seem to be slowing anyone down for this weekend. It's the unofficial end of summer, and a lot of people are still planning on traveling. No question Americans are resilient. They want to take advantage of this time off. And so to that end, we know that they are hitting this roads and the skies. TSA saying they expect to screen 17 million passengers over the course of the holiday weekend, roughly 300,000 flights taking off and touching down as for the roads.

2:03Today is expected to be the busiest day for people driving for the best times to drive before 12 p.m. or after 8 p.m. today. On Saturday, try and avoid the afternoon hours if you can. Sunday, there shouldn't be too much traffic, but Monday again, try and avoid the afternoon a very busy travel week and hand one of the busy travel busiest travel weekends of the entire year. Yeah, that's right. Thank you, Matt. Yolo. Yeah, right. Exactly. Now let's talk about the severe weather because as we head into the holiday weekend, a powerful storm packing dangerous winds, tornado warnings blowing through from the Midwest to the East overnight ginger here tracking the latest. And like you said, like a broken record here we go again. Again, these ridge riding storms more than a half million folks and customers are waking up without power from Michigan, which it was very hard hit yesterday all the way to Maryland. We had more than 200 severe storm reports Wisconsin over to Delaware. Over night more than 200 severe storm reports from the Great Lakes to the Northeast. Winds gusting up to 70 miles per hour around Washington, DC lightning illuminating the capital. This plane left shaking and on hold on a runway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the airport recording a 64 mile power wind gust.

3:16At least 100,000 customers in the DC metro area without power after trees were brought down onto homes. In Pittsburgh traffic slowed by flash flooding more than two inches of rain fell fast setting a daily record. Heavy rain also flooding some roads in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Tornado warnings and severe thunderstorms rocking the Detroit area vehicles sheltering under a bridge during a tornado warning in Oak Park, Michigan, angry looking skies. And a state of emergency declared in Erie County, Pennsylvania after storms caused major damage. And further north significant damage caused to Roger Stadium in Toronto on Wednesday. Seats and mangled metal twisted together after winds up to 80 miles per hour blew through. All the blue and green dots on the map here in the last 24 hours show you where we saw wind or hail. You notice from Michigan through Ohio into Pennsylvania today. The very same area is going to get hit again. So scattered storms from Detroit to Cleveland Columbus. We stopped it here at 3 p.m. Washington, DC starting to get into that.

4:20And if you're driving I-95 could be problematic as we go into Elizabeth City and Virginia Beach by tonight. This is midnight also Columbus starting to get it in Northwest Indiana. Damaging wind is the main hazard. We saw a lot of these last week 60 to 80 mile per hour winds. And then on Saturday that front sinks down. It's a little fight between the hot and the cold that's happening from Johnson City over to Fayetteville, Newburn to Myrtle Beach. You've got a damaging wind throughout on Saturday. Can I show you the Pacific Ocean? This is wild. This looks like it's out of a movie. To have three hurricanes spinning in the Pacific. There's Hawaii. You can see Marie, which the moisture from that would impact parts of the Southwest. Karina and Lowell. Lowell is the one that we're watching for potential impacts to Kauai. But right now the track is taking it still west. We are going to watch this one really carefully. High surf for sure from there to Southern California, Gio. That satellite image is really something. All right, Ginger. Thank you so much. Now to the incredible breaking news over night two workers pulled alive from a tunnel in Nepal nine days after that catastrophic flooding that killed more than a thousand people chief international correspondent James Longman is tracking the latest on this James. Good morning.

5:25Good morning, you're here. Yeah, the world watched in horror as that wall of water mud and debris devastated in the Poland to bet more than a week ago. But now a glimmer of hope has returned because nine days later, two men have been found alive and more may be waiting to be rescued. A miracle in the mud this morning. This is the moment two men have been found alive covered in mud nine days after that catastrophic landslide devastating in the Poland to bet crews beginning the arduous process of bringing them to the surface. One on a stretcher video shows about a dozen rescuers pulling the men from a narrow hole in the ground. Their hydropower workers stuck in the tunnels filled with the mud and debris from that massive wall of water that swept through these valleys and is now known to have killed more than 1200 people. Both men are reportedly in a stable condition, but with injuries to their arms and legs, they were airlifted to the hospital in Kathmandu. And the rescue is not yet over hundreds of workers were thought to be in these tunnels when disaster struck at least 110 others are thought to be trapped where these two men were found.

6:31For days crews have been digging, searching and listening for any sign of life, hopeful despite these dangerous and difficult conditions that more of the 5,000 still missing can also be found alive. This has been a monumental task for rescue workers. Pretty much all infrastructure was wiped away in the flood power communications access and they're working in waste high mud. The hope now that they may have located more survivors is that the oxygen that's being pumped in will keep them going until they too can be pulled out. Rebecca. Yes, that is the hope and we hold on to it. James, thank you. We turn now to tensions running high at the Lindsey Clancy murder trial as the jury failed to reach a verdict for a sixth day. The judge questioning each juror individually is the defense tried to get one of the jurors tossed off the case. Our chief investigative correspondent Aaron Katerovsky is at the courthouse in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Good morning, Aaron. Good morning to you, Rebecca. The judge is expected to start the day here questioning one juror who the defense said refuses to follow the law and is keeping the jury at an impasse.

7:35The matter of Commonwealth versus Lindsey Clancy, Miss Clancy this morning on the seventh day of deliberations, the trial of Lindsey Clancy is in disarray. The jury is deadlocked and Clancy's attorney blamed a single holdout. There's a person who has doubt but will not listen to the judges instruction. The defense claims one juror is refusing to follow the law that says a defendant must be proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, keeping the jury from a unanimous verdict. And if we come back here in a half an hour with a mistrial because of a juror that has just spurned the instructions of this court, it's a shame. It's a real shame. Defense attorney Kevin Reddington wanted the juror dismissed but the judge refused. I don't feel that it is proper for me to side with one side or the other of the deliberations. I don't feel it's appropriate for me to say I agree with one juror or the other. The judge did remind jurors of their duty to follow the law. It's not enough for the Commonwealth to establish a probability, even a strong probability that the defendant is more likely to be guilty than not guilty. That is not enough.

8:48The jury is deciding whether to hold Clancy legally responsible for strangling five year old Korra, three year old Dawson and eight month old Callan or whether to find her not guilty because she was in the depths of postpartum psychosis. It is all but unheard of geo to remove a juror 36 hours into deliberations and being a holdout usually isn't a good enough reason. But this one juror could cause a mistrial and force everyone involved in this case to go through it all again. Truly fascinating Aaron Katerovsky thank you so much. Let's go ahead and bring in ABC News chief legal analyst Dan Abrams right now. Dan it is good to see you. It feels like just about everyone is talking about this case. So Aaron just talked about how unusual this is. How unusual is something like this? Well look it's not that unusual to have 11 to 1 meaning it doesn't happen a lot but it does happen. It's not that unusual to have a divided jury. What makes this a little bit unusual and something I haven't seen before is the fact that the defense is now coming out and saying this juror should be dismissed because of it.

9:58Because this juror isn't deliberating properly isn't following the law. That's what makes this a bit unusual. And Dan as you noted there the defense said that one juror is refusing to listen to the law. They asked the judge to remove that person from the jury. Can you walk us through what happened and what happens next? Yeah so basically the judge reread part of the instruction and told all of the jurors you have to follow my law. I'm telling you what the law is. But the question is how does each juror interpret that? I think it would have been very hard for a judge to say yeah I'm going to dismiss this juror because this juror doesn't agree with the other jurors on how to interpret reasonable doubt here. The question is that the entire point of the deliberation process is for jurors to say I think this I think that and even if 11 jurors think the one is absolutely wrong it would be incredibly unusual for a judge and I think almost unheard of for a judge to dismiss that juror because the others say the person isn't deliberating in the way that they think the juror ought to.

11:17Certainly raise questions about precedent in the future when when juries are at an impasse you say the issue of reasonable doubt is especially important here because of Massachusetts law. Right because here the prosecutors have to effectively disprove the defense. Meaning in most states when you say I'm going to plead insanity you have to prove the case in Massachusetts once you present evidence of a lack of criminal responsibility it is the prosecution's burden to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that that's not the case. And I think that that's really got to be part of the issue here that the jurors are fighting over which is what does it mean that the prosecution has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that she isn't insane and that's why Massachusetts law which by the way is very favorable to the defense I think becomes relevant here.

12:18Certainly some dramatic moments in the courtroom we will stand by and see how this plays out Dan Abrams we appreciate your time this morning. We do want to turn out to the latest on the war with Iran the total number of American troops wounded has now topped 790 18 have been killed but vice president JD Vance said quote he wouldn't call it a war right now even as the Pentagon extends US troop deployments. Our senior political correspondent Rachel Scott is at the White House Rachel good morning. Yes, we're good morning to you the vice president would not call this conflict a war he also would not say if it would be over by the midterm elections in November it comes as some Republicans are now questioning whether Pete Hegseth should continue to serve as defense secretary and made a shake up at the Pentagon. Overnight president Trump naming a new acting secretary of the army just days after Dan Driscoll resigned a intention with secretary Pete Hegseth the president says Adam tell will now serve in that role calling him a great patriot it comes as the Trump administration down plays the conflict with Iran vice president JD Vance coming to the podium and

13:21saying it's not a war I wouldn't call it a war right now there is no active shooting I recognize there is there have been places where this is flared up. But just this week the president saying this now we have a war with Iran and that one's for a different reason because we're not going to let them have a nuclear weapon. Just days ago US carried out a series of strikes on Iran for the first time in recent weeks the Pentagon now reporting a grim new milestone nearly 800 US service members wounded 18 have died. The war stretching into its seventh month far past the four to six week timeline the president initially laid out the vice president asked if it will all be over by the midterms you have to ask the Iranians when will the Iranians shooting at ships stop having an effect on world energy markets. But resources are being stretched with record long deployments the 82nd airborne now extended out to a year and this morning some Republicans are questioning whether secretary Hegseth is fit to lead the Pentagon. I hate to tell the president we should hire and fire I don't know if it's really my role but I would say this I would not he would not be a 19.

14:26And what we want to get to another breaking headline here out of Washington we just got the latest jobs report 162,000 jobs were added to the economy that of course is far better than expected 23,000 jobs were lost and the month prior way. All right Rachel Scott for us at the White House. Thank you Rebecca. Thanks, what we're going to go now to the American dominance at the US open and Sam you got all the action for us. It's great to see a good morning. Good morning. I do and all the tennis names. All right. So if you didn't say up until 2 15 a.m. Don't worry. We do so you don't have to let's start with top seed Alexander's verif. Surviving a very late five set thriller and advancing some small fans could not stay awake in the stadium. Look at that. I felt that way but perka because we've got high hopes for the Americans of course the last time an American man and woman won the US open in the same year. Well that was 24 years ago. Can it happen again this year. Well tennis experts tell us it's looking pretty good so far. Coco Gough is perhaps the best chance on the women's side.

15:28The fourth seed winning in straight sets the second set a tiebreaker 18 year old Eva Yovic advancing in the third round with a straight set win. Now she made it to the quarters at the Australian open and the fourth round at Wimbleton this year so she's becoming a real force in women's tennis. Look out for her 10th seed. Amanda and a Samova needed three sets to advance to the third round the New Jersey native was a finalist. It's a win a year ago in flushing. She's hoping to capture her first major this year and Madison keys winning a thriller saving five match points to win a third set tiebreaker to advance that's a lot. Yeah over on the men's side 20 year old American phenom learner 10 taking on the oldest man in the draw but not that old people settled. Get all mongfies and despite the crowd being behind the popular Frenchman in the game it was the young folks who took this one is final US open.

16:28The youth was served no pun intended but kind of intended with a straight set win. Ninth seeded Taylor Fritz onto the third round in straight sets it was just total domination here Fritz losing only two games in this match and there's more tennis the big match everyone's looking forward to is tonight. The William sisters playing their first round doubles match action begins do not miss it 11 30 Eastern on ESPN. Don't don't 40 is definitely not old thank you thank you Sam great see you all let's get to the headlines here at 7 30 the FBI is looking into a reported massive data breach that may have exposed more than 150 million drivers licenses from the US and Canada the probe launch after an independent journalist reported that digital scans of the licenses were being sold on the dark web and take a look at this startling video of a truck that was stuck on these train tracks. Yes just as the safety arms they came down a train and barreled into the big rig in Poland the driver thank goodness escaped the driver of the train though was her.

17:31Oh wow incredible. A frozen berry recall due to E. coli is now expanding great value brand frozen organic triple berry blend product sold in 10 ounce packages have now been recalled they were sold across 16 states with a best by date of February 9th 2028 so check your freezer for this one. A medical first giving new hope to people with kidney disease 66 year old Tim Andrews has become the first patient to receive a genetically modified pig kidney to keep him alive and then undergo another transplant receive a human kidney the pig kidney kept him alive for 271 days. And you mass pulling off a massive upset against Rutgers to kick off the season ending their 16 game losing streak and then take a look at this at Georgia Tech's regime Smith thrilling the home crowd in the season opener see there he is he picks it up in the end zone then returning the kickoff a hundred yards for the yellow jackets first score the season. Great he could go all the and he does still though Colorado escaped with the win so Buffalo's pulled it off in the end great plan what a play we're going to go now to some more college football college football season kicking off with controversy as the lane Kiffin era gets underway at LSU the SEC filing a lawsuit against the school in their new head coach

18:53over its intent to put former NFL players on the roster Perry Russum has the details good morning Perry good morning final preparations ahead of a major college football game we have Clemson taking on number 11 LSU and its new coach lane Kiffin this morning questions about who can be on that field. This morning ahead of lane kiffin's first game at LSU the head coach finds himself at the center of an eligibility controversy after recruiting pro players cut by the NFL play for him and baton Rouge I feel like my decisions should always be made in the best interest of the players that sit in this team room and not. But for my reputation and how the decisions play in the national media or other fan bases kiffin throwing the program into uncharted territory bringing in former New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Xavier Harris and former Philadelphia Eagles tight and Dequan right. I'm familiar with the system. They've been you know real good to me. Great guy. Great good guys. The question over whether these players should have any college eligibility left is now playing out in the courts in a stunning move the SEC filing a federal lawsuit against LSU and its leadership saying the school waged a deliberate and coordinated campaign to recruit professional athletes breaking their rules.

20:14Read steps up and new overnight a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA clearing the way for LSU to put the players on their roster. The judges ruling comes after an hours long hearing near LSU's campus where players one by one told the judge why they should be allowed to play college sports again. The sun spears the SEC's commissioner testifying against them saying the lie between professional sports and college sports needs to be maintained. This is just more evidence to the NCAA and the leagues that the Congress needs to step in and pass an act to restore some order because it's absolute insanity right now. Clemson's Davos we need calls the entire situation in barricade. There's zero rules and when you enforce rules somebody just goes and finds a judge to say no you can't enforce that rule so I mean never did I think I'd be living in an era like this but that's where we are. Now an analyst for ESPN Nick Saban with a warning for the school he coached for five years leading them to a national championship during the 2003 season.

21:23Now if I was LSU I'd be very careful about how I proceed here because they may win this case in Louisiana but if people keep appealing it may get changed down the road and they may have consequences relative to that. Big game this game is tomorrow night 7 30 Eastern right here on ABC college game day will be in Baton Rouge for the game they will be on the road for the five hundredth time. Congrats to them I'm sure they're going to have plenty to talk about this game. I have a lot to watch their Perry thank you and it all kicks off tomorrow morning starting at 9 a.m. on ESPN and Disney plus GM. All right getting ready for the Labor Day sales this weekend Elizabeth Scholze has the deals to look out for. So Elizabeth we've seen overall prices going up so is this a good time to stock up on household essentials. Hey Gio good morning okay the short answer here is yes there are some solid deals that can make stocking up worth it but you gotta be selective. We have seen those household essentials as a category prices really have spiked in the past year.

22:25Dishes in flatware up 10% cookware up 6% tools hardware cleaning supplies up 3% so take a look this Labor Day weekend Amazon's promoting deals on staples like diapers and wipes up to 20% off targets got by one get one 25% off on laundry products. Walmart says it is rolling back prices on groceries for that end of summer barbecue hamburger buns snacks and soda so non perishables that you can buy in bulk there. It is also not too late for school supplies one example we're seeing this Nike lunch box $10 off at Coles right now selling for $22 some kids still haven't gone back to school. And then one more deal where you actually can go to stock up right now on group on if you sign up for a Costco gold membership for $65 you will get a $20 digital gift card back with the executive Costco membership you'll get a $40 gift card back guys. Yeah you know how I feel about Costco in the free samples so outside of these staples where some of the other deals right now. So look this is the time with the we see retailers desperate to get rid of that summer inventory think outdoor furniture grills appliances summer clothes if you've got a big ticket item on your home list.

23:32It might be worth shopping around right now so so way fair 70% off labor day sale take a look at this seven piece patio furniture set usually it is $1,600 right now it's about $470 that is a big markdown also typically the second best time of year right now to buy a new mattress so we see the biggest deals around presidents weekend but right now up to 70% off some major mattress brands like seely beauty rest or nectar one pro tip there if you're buying a mattress online ask their virtual chat. For an even bigger discount it'll often work and then finally you don't want to sleep on our eyes labor day sale for clothes footwear outdoor gear up to 60% off their guys Elizabeth we just got a bunk bed so I'm going to be talking to some virtual. Chat bots coming up here or no price match right yeah what what should people be waiting to buy you know we're back in those black Friday sales are going to start sooner than we think typically that's when we see the best deals on toys games electronics laptops and TV specific. You also do want to give some time for prices to drop for fall clothes and boots we are pretty much in a heatwave here in DC right now so I'm happy to hold up on those warmer clothes.

24:39All right exactly thank you so much Elizabeth we got a few what's out of Sam as well that was good deal for everybody Elizabeth also back in our next hour with extreme grocery budgeting strategies to save big at the supermarket and maybe get your meals down to less than $2 per person play the day and the growing excitement for the start of the NFL season next week and with the new season comes a new round of fantasy football Sam is here we know it can get just as competitive but the fantasy of wearing the outfit that different that's not my helmet are in the mail. I can't wait if you've ever played fantasy football you know how tense it can get and if you haven't I'm willing to bet you will this year here's a look at what it's like to be an armchair general manager. The career. Jason will get their touchdown and let up. Forget the stadiums for tens of millions of football fans the real action is off the grid iron I cannot stop staring at my fantasy football team welcome to fantasy football where you're the boss where families friends colleagues and even strangers come together to create their own leagues each person builds their own roster of players pulling from all 32 teams across the NFL.

25:52Then each week they face off against one another whoever gets the most points per match up wins it is a cultural phenomenon fantasy football is basically like choose your own adventure for NFL fans and even if you're not that much of an NFL fan everyone likes to choose your own adventure this year more than 36 million Americans are expected to play ESPN says fantasy football sign ups are on pace for another record breaking year. The Las Vegas Raiders select for Nandoma Nova and buckle up with the official season set to kick off Wednesday fans are currently hard at work setting up their drafts time to draft my fantasy team and working to do it together fantasy fantasy is everywhere it's all a fun way of bringing people together ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter happy to get some family bonding time while helping his daughter Dylan create her team it's one more way for fathers and daughters to connect so for all the people out there we're looking for a fun activity this can be your answer to any advice like what your secret picked the best team possible and while we might call it fantasy the stakes are real.

27:05The person whose team comes in last place at the end of the season has to pay the consequences by fulfilling a so called punishment that's why John Leskey here is dressed up as the very hungry caterpillar. This is because I suck a fantasy football. If you end up in last place in Dylan's league you'll be slathered in sauce. I'm really trying to avoid that so I will listen him on whatever I can. Luzzie your league gets covered in condiments yes I don't want my daughter covered in condiments really who does if you need help with your draft ESPN dot com has its own fantasy section with rankings of players that will help you build the best team possible with advice during the break was first round top running back and wide receiver there you go the foundation you said exactly that build that base right as we gear up for Labor Day weekend Matt rivers starts us off with the millions hitting the road and Matt let's talk about the pain at the pump right now because. All time high diesel prices which of course powers the trucks hauling most of what we buy.

28:06That's exactly right geo good morning to you you know we know a holiday weekend usually means two things bit of time off and traffic and this year it's compounded by the fact that we're seeing record prices at the pump not only for high prices for regular gasoline but also for diesel and all time record set for diesel more than $5.80 cents per gallon at the moment and we know diesel powers those trucks and vans that carries the things that we buy which push up prices overall when we're talking about regular gasoline we're talking about $4.14 per gallon that's the highest ever heading into a Labor Day weekend but those prices as bad as they are don't seem to be slowing down Americans from taking advantage of the weekend roughly 17 million Americans expects to fly according to TSA really 300,000 flights taking off as for the roads today is expected to be the busiest day for. Driving is for the best times to drive today it's before 12 p.m. or after 8 p.m. on Saturday trying to board the afternoon hours if you can Sunday should be totally fine but Monday again trying to avoid the afternoon no question about it this will be a very busy weekend one of the busiest travel weekends Rebecca of the entire year.

29:13No question about that we hope everyone enjoys it safely Matt thank you we are a week away from the 25th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks and we turn to a group of the victims families that says it has new evidence tying the attacks to a key American ally chief investigative correspondent Aaron Kutursky is back with that story good morning again Aaron. And good morning again to you Rebecca these 9-11 families as part of an ongoing investigation save a uncovered new evidence that implicates Saudi Arabia in the plot to hijack airplanes and crash them into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon the families say this new evidence should make every American reshape how we view one of the country's worst days and it's top ally in the Arab world. This morning after 25 years 9-11 families say there is new evidence suggesting the al-Qaeda hijackers had an accomplice this man and families of the nearly 3000 victims say he and the government he allegedly work for have gotten away with it for too long.

30:18We've identified and uncovered what I consider to be smoking God evidence this is him right here. Red Eglson whose father Bruce died in the South Tower is among thousands of relatives of 9-11 victims suing Saudi Arabia and pursuing evidence he says the United States has long tried to withhold. What was found in those files should blow everyone's mind. That new material includes home video notes and sketches from one man for seven years prior to 9-11 Omar Abayumi claimed he was living in California as a student. The FBI has said he was really a Saudi intelligence asset who helped two of the hijackers settle in the US. The family's lawsuit says this 1999 home video shows Abayumi casing the US Capitol for an attack. The lawsuit calls the video chilling. The Capitol was believed to be the target of United Flight 93 the hijacked plane that crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Speaking in Arabic, Bayumi describes the security posture inside and outside the complex, highlighting its proximity to the airport, even referencing a plan to his unidentified audience.

31:26And then there's this drawing in a notebook belonging to Abayumi showing what the families call a line of sight calculation for navigating a plane to a target on the ground. The evidence that's come to light forces us to think that our entire theory of what 9-11 was about was largely mistaken. We're spamming out. We presume he's living in Saudi Arabia. The Saudis maintain they had no role in facilitating the attacks and downplayed the new evidence in court as a document that appears to be a high school math assignment and a tourist video. Bayumi later told investigators he was not a spy and only helped to fellow Saudis he had no reason to suspect of wrongdoing. But Eagleson and the families aren't finished. They're calling on President Trump to release more, including records of phone calls allegedly between Abayumi and two of the hijackers. They've been listed support from a Trump ally.

32:26Hopefully we'll see this type of transparency coming from this administration. What's the end game? The end game is forced Saudi Arabia to admit accountability. We're certainly not calling for more bloodshed. However, there needs to be a reconciliation. There needs to be a reckoning. A White House spokesperson told us that President Trump is working diligently to identify records that are responsive to these families requests. And meanwhile, Rebecca, the family's lawsuit against the government of Saudi Arabia is now headed toward trial. Rebecca? Yeah, and you can really appreciate that need and desire for accountability here. Still 25 years later, Erin. Thank you. Coming up here in our GMA Morning Menu, what we can learn from extreme grocery budgeters, the strategies that could bring family dinners down to less than $2 a person. All right. Also a head look who's in studio Whitney Levitts here. She's telling us all about her last season of the secret lives of Mormon wives. And the advice she gave her husband is he gets ready to compete on dancing with the stores.

33:27Plus, Tori Johnson here with deals and steals to give your wardrobe a boost for fall from ATHLEASURE WHERE to Loungewear and more. And Sam, with a couple of special guests. We haven't stopped talking for, I don't know, what about 15 to 20 minutes now? So this is going to continue on the show. Our friends from the view. So, Sarah and Alyssa are here. We're going to talk about the major milestone. Season 30? Season 30? We are not 30. We are not going to show up. I totally get that. More of a GMA coming back. Wait, so 30's hold? Can you believe it? For you, Stree and from a burden of proof daily wherever you get your podcasts. In a sunny California in suburb, one family's home is unusually quiet. When detectives walked into that house, they said that it was like time just stood still.

34:28It's 2010 and the McStay family is nowhere to be found. Inside the home, no clear answer with the family could have gone. The husband, wife and two children all gone like puff disappeared. The search for the McStays quickly captures the nation. But for years, the search for answers only brings more questions. Who's ever heard of an entire family going missing? The family of four doesn't just drop off the face of the earth. Is this a family on the run? Or is the truth far more sinister? For maybe see audio in 2020? This is what happened to the McStays. Follow what happened to the McStays for weekly episodes wherever you get your podcasts. Or if you can't wait, the entire series is streaming now. Add free for subscribers to 2022 Crime Plus. Find 2022 Crime Plus on Apple Podcasts to start your free trial today.

35:34Elizabeth Cholzzy went shopping and she's back with the latest on our money-maxing series, Halizabeth. Hey, Rebecca, so we all go to the grocery store with a list or at least try to. But extreme grocery budgeters are finding ways to make big cuts to the list and the bill at checkout. So we went shopping with the mom who has eight kids at home. She showed us her strategy to make family dinners for less than $2 a person. A lot of you were shocked that I only spent $250 a month on food. The extreme budgeting craze. Here's ways that I keep our food cost out as a family of six. Is now taking over the grocery aisle. Okay, ready to go shopping? Ready to go. Let's do some extreme budgeting. We went to an Aldi in Fairfax, Virginia, with extreme grocery budgeter Jane Brasso. So you're kind of doing the math in your head. I understand your time here in the store. Yeah, absolutely. She shows us her biggest money-saving hacks to feed her family of 10 at home. Tip one, stick to a rotating list of the same meals every two weeks. When you're on a tight budget, it's also consistency is what you can count on

36:35and what you know how much you're going to be spending. One of her go-to's is a foreign-gredient crockpot dinner. We're doing a dinner for 10 with four ingredients total. Yeah. Sausage peppers, sauce and spaghetti, a price tag of $2,184 or $2.18 per person. Tip two, go for the underrated proteins like chicken drumsticks. So this is $5 for a family pack of drumsticks. It's a lot of chicken. It is. Combine it with potatoes and broccoli on a sheet pan. Total price, $15, 150 a person. We've got two solid meals that are really affordable. Yeah. And feeding a lot of people. Yeah. Tip three, keep it cheap and fun with breakfast for dinner, appetizer nights or fast food nights. Even fast food is really, we're priced out of that. So we'll get like the restaurant style french fries and the onion rings. And we've made fast food, night at home. Our total bill for four meals. $76.11. $76. That is extremely much. That is extremely much.

37:35And it can be done. Like that was without couponing, that was without going to multiple stores. It can be done. So Jane also had some practical tips for school lunches. She always includes a protein, fruit, veggie and snack with produce. She will start the week with fresh fruits like berries then switch to apples or cleminines by the end of the week, which last longer they are cheaper to buy in bulk. Her really big takeaway guys is consistency. Stick to that rotating list of meals. So maybe every Monday is pasta night, Tuesday it's breakfast for dinner. Then it's consistent for your budget. Your family knows what to expect. And it also takes the pressure off of you guys. Yes, I love those tips, by the way. And the kids knowing what to expect is a big deal too. So set that expectation from the start. Everyone knows what they're getting and then you can get excited. Exactly. Love it. Thank you, Elizabeth. All right, well, it all started three decades ago with Barbara Walters and an idea. Next Tuesday, the view returns to kick off its 30th season. And here to talk about this major TV milestone, two of the show's co-hosts and our friends, Sarah Haines and Alyssa Faragriffin. It is great to see you. Good morning.

38:35And this is like, we usually see our offices are near each other in the hallway. So it's always like, you know, trouble when the view comes to the end of the studio. You guys always look ready to go. We're walking down the hallway in robes. Yeah. It's raining, it's normal. We've got the curlers too. It's all part of the experience. It's really really exciting. Exactly. So now we're all together. One show together, 30 seasons in. What do you think's changed? The biggest thing that's changed over time. Well, the table, because if you want to rerun, those girls sat on each other. Have you seen, like, your like, it's like they, that was all they could afford to start. Yeah, that's right. They're literally like, I know. Look at that table. Look at that table. They're like, give us that space. Oh my god, no. It's also amazing how just culturally relevant the show still is. 30 seasons in. Like Barbara Walters, I think, would be so proud to know how much we're driving headlines, political discourse, pop culture discourse. Like, what just an incredible vision that she had and that it's lived on this long.

39:35Well, in those early days, politics didn't play the same role. Yeah. That came along the way. So I think to see five women sitting at a table that are continually part of those headlines and part of a conversation that women weren't always invited into. Yeah. And now leading, like, that's the whole show and the conversation. So, um, season, we've, season 30, I still can't believe it. I know. You got premier week. Especially because when are 20s? Super young. In your youth. Yeah. So I know you've got, like, Senator Ted Cruz is coming up on that. I believe Sherry Shepherd is getting back in the mix for a minute. Yeah. And you're kind of promising some surprises. Do we get a hint on what some of the surprises are? Well, one surprise we're both excited about is for the audience, but we can't tell you guys. You know how this works. What a tease. You want to know how a mirroring is. You want to be there. We even giggled when we heard. I was like, don't even tell me because it's so good. And then I said, I'm telling you anyway. So just a classic view booking. We've got Ted Cruz and Lizzo the same day. Like, only the view has that on the same day. I hope they meet backstage. You would just be so fine. We need that picture. Yeah. We're going to mash up. Can't find Cruz twerk.

40:35Do we know? Do we really need to know Lizzo? That's what really is. Thank you. Oh. I was thinking back, Sarah, you and I got to ABC around the same time. And I cannot believe it's been 10 years now that you've been at the view. And Alyssa, office mate right across the hall for me, you've been here for five years now. And you just had a baby boy and he's adorable. He's almost seven months. He is like, time just flies. They say the days are long, but the months and years are short and time just flies by. But I am so lucky. I have to say, like, Sarah's one of my dear friends in real life, not just at the table, but getting to go through IVF pregnancy, having a baby with co-hosts who just have supported me through it, it's meant so much because it's hard. You know, the transition back to work is tough, but nowhere I would have rather done it than at the view honest. When I'm emotional in general, as you all know, so sitting at the table is like, I'm feeling a lot today.

41:36And I go, oh, I feel it with you. Literally, we're through a together. You're also an amazing mom, Sarah. And I remember I was pregnant with Isabel, and we were hanging out on your rooftop once, and I saw the way that you and Max were parenting. And I was like, I need to take this in because this is the advice I want in my life, truly. Have you given or what kinds of advice have you given Alyssa? Well, as anyone has kids, you're learning on the job, so I don't pretend to know what I'm doing at any one point, but I do remind her to go easy on herself. Yes, yes. Because I wear a bracelet that says good enough, and it's really a parenting reminder that we can beat ourselves up, and parents all do. Women, I feel like, and moms, it's just more as expected, like you're just going to know what you're doing. So I think we're even harder, so I constantly tell Alyssa how great she's doing, and that you've got to go easy on yourself. Could you or once that little kid? And that friendship, we can see it play out right now, but you know, when I watch the view, I'm leaning in when that debate happens, and y'all disagree.

42:36How do you keep that friendship so alive, even when you disagree? It's honestly very natural to who we are. My best friends, most of us have different views. My very best friend in real life, Alyssa, is a Democrat. I'm a Republican, but it makes for more interesting conversations. It makes you challenge your own ideas. In both of us, I think, friendships, conversations, with wanting to understand the other person. It's not necessarily about winning the argument, but wanting to understand them better. And I laugh because people are like, oh, Sarah is such a moderate. I'm like, she's like a Bernie Bro on the economy. That's a lie. She's from Iowa, so that's the other thing. Because you're from Iowa, you have some more conservative takes. I love because you think outside the box, and that just makes it so funny here your perspective. Yeah. We guide with curiosity. I think both of us are naturally more concerned with explain yourself. I want to understand you before we feel the need to be understood. And that's a way to enter any conversation. So do everyone. Beautiful, everyone. It's all about good faith debate. And that's what people are craving right now. Sarah Alyssa, thank you so much.

43:37It's so good. It's so good. Always. In your curlers, the few season 30 premieres Tuesday, September 8th at 11 Eastern, and 10 Central and Pacific right here on ABC over you, Ginger. Not me, Ginger. I love you. I'm looking forward to seeing Joyce feet up on her desk like when she does her cross-street. Not again, Ginger. That is my favorite. All right. Let's go ahead and start in Kansas City because they're in an extreme heat warning. And it goes through Tuesday. You're not alone. It goes all the way down to Paduca. We'll feel like up to 110, Raleigh has had eight, 100 degree temperatures this summer. They average only one. They could do another one this weekend. And then it gets cooler, at least on the East Coast, but not back here in Nashville and Oklahoma City. Ah, it is time now for deals and steals with clothing and accessories to give your wardrobe really a colorful boost. Oh, yeah. That is amazing. Isn't it so good? So this is 90 degree by Reflex. We've got a big assortment of Af-Lizurware.

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45:39What? I want to hem my pants. See those little tacks right there? But I don't want to take it... That came from that? Yes, but I don't want to take it to the tailor because, you know what? Tomorrow, I might want to wear them long. Yeah, yeah. If you've got a little gap between buttons and a blouse, any of those like quick fixes, I don't know if you can see that. It's so tiny and it's so good. If you would put a safety pin in it, you could use this in it in the fabric. So think denim, cotton, your cotton blends. If you put a safety pin, the Tucky's going to work for you. Gone crazy viral on TikTok. I see why. And it's $20. I see why. You're right. I wish we'd invented it. Right? Okay. Something else that I wish I invented is this fabric from Bra 30. It is the perfect blend of Superma cotton and just a touch of spandex. It's got a little snap. Exactly. So you get a little support but also extreme comfort. We've got six different styles in 15 colors and then on the dresses, which is what you're touching right there, 14 different colors, big variety of styles. These are the dresses that I...

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48:40I did find some friends and we are having a lot of fun this morning. Good morning, Whit from Charlotte, North Carolina. I have got my gear ready to go for Game Day, but it turns out the team is providing gear of a different kind to make sure Carolinas stays winning on and off the field. Take it in the end zone for Carolinas. The Carolina Panthers are kicking off the regular season with high hopes and their sights set on a Super Bowl win. But their vision for the Carolinas extends beyond the field. Panther's owners David and Nicole Tepper bringing no-cost eye care through their foundation to thousands of elementary and middle school students. They receive exams and prescription glasses all through a partnership with the nonprofit Vision to Learn. The David and Nicole Tepper foundation and the Panthers organization have made our work possible here in Charlotte. Panthers players even wear the glasses themselves bringing the excitement of the mission to school assemblies. When the children are come back and for the first time they have their glasses on, I've always made it such a big deal.

49:48Because now, you know, I'm like you can read the board. In the last six years, the partnership resulting in more than 165,000 eye screenings and more than 50,000 donated glasses. A third of the kids, one in four kids at any school, needs glasses. But in the school's we go to, 90% of the kids don't have the glasses they need to see the board, read a book or participate in class. For third graders like Olivia, wearing her new glasses opened up a whole new world. I barely could see and then when I put the glasses on, it just like, it just went like, boom, and I could see. She is able to read the letters on the boards now. She wasn't able to see what the teacher was writing, but now she's able to. So that's amazing. The Panthers hoping to continue carrying out their vision this season on and off the field.

50:48Yeah, and we have such a great group with us here this morning. What's really special is everyone you see here behind me has been gifted glasses from vision to learn, including mascot so far. I think this needs to stay a permanent fixture, by the way. You're looking good, sir. I'm also joined now this morning by Ann Hollister, the president of vision to learn. And Mike Rucker, who works quite a bit with the foundation, but I want to start with you. And what is a donation that we're going to be announcing this morning going to mean? And at first, let's talk about it because that donation from Nicole and David Tepper, $3.4 million to help expand the program to the Carolinas. So like I was saying, what's that going to mean for you and for these kids? Thanks Nicole and David Pepper Foundation and the Panthers. Vision to learn is going to be able to help 40,000 more kids here in the Carolinas. Kids are going to do better in school, in Spartanburg, Raleigh and Durham. And special thanks to Sir Per for making those glasses cool. They do look really good. And like you said, it is so important.

51:51I think you've seen that firsthand with all the work you've been doing with the nonprofit. What's it like to see all these kids who've been benefiting from it? It's really nice because I can identify with them. Obviously you see that half glasses. I've had them since third grade. And so being able to see the board will help learning and help them. And so that gives them a real healthy start. Okay, I promise two surprises. We've talked about one, but Mike, I know you have another one. What is it? I do. Have you guys, you guys like being here today? Yes! Would you guys like to come back? Yes! You guys are going to come back this season for home game. Yes! Yes! Are you guys having fun this morning? Yes! And now they've got all the gear to do it. And they'll be able to see the game better than anybody else. I'm going to send this back to you guys. We're going to keep the party going for the game. There's very regular rules. Just fantastic. You're playing with America Stadium set cover. Yes, thank you, Hannah. What a great program.

52:51Beautiful. And they get to go to the game too. Thank you. Perfect for everyone. Thank you. Next week, by the way, GMA Game Day heads to Las Vegas for the race. Las Vegas for the regular season opener in Rader Nation, Daredes. As they say, right Sam? Great story. Coach Jimmy Vee's impact on cancer research. Still inspiring us. The exciting new initiative that's continuing his legacy. Glad you're with us for an important story. The late great basketball coach Jim Valvano famously said, don't give up. Don't ever give up. And the fight against cancer goes on. And this morning, our friends at ESPN are announcing a new initiative inspired by Jimmy Vee and the Vee Foundation. The Victory Challenge aims to raise $10 million for pediatric cancer by Super Bowl Sunday. The V Foundation's mission is to achieve victory over cancer, funding cutting edge cancer research to save lives. The quest began at the very first SB awards in 1993. Legendary college basketball coach Andy Espian, broadcaster Jim Valvano,

53:52affectionately known as Jimmy Vee, introducing the Vee Foundation during this now famous rousing speech. Less than two months later, he would pass away from cancer. We need your help. I need your help. We need money for research. It may not save my life. It may save my children's lives. It may save someone you love. And it's very important. We are starting the Jimmy Vee Foundation for Cancer Research. And it's motto is don't give up. Don't ever give up. And that's what I'm going to try to do. Every minute that I have left, I will thank God for the day and the moment I have. Since then, there have been scientific breakthroughs and lives saved, including 13-year-old Harper, who was diagnosed with leukemia in 2021. Today, she's cancer-free. Jimmy Vee had cancer that didn't have a treatment for my doctor called

54:54and said that I didn't have cancer anymore. And revealing that news to all of my friends, it was the best feeling ever. I couldn't believe all the happy feelings. Cancer can take away all my physical abilities. It cannot touch my mind. It cannot touch my heart. And it cannot touch my soul. And those three things I'm going to carry on forever. I thank you and God bless you all. Wow, my God. We have some great news, though. ESPN has a head start on raising all that money. It's gold with $2.4 million raised during this year's ESP Awards. It's a great amount of money to start with. If you want to get in on the Victory Challenge, scan that QR code on your screen and it's just really making a difference. It has truly an inspiration too. Yeah, and people can get involved and help out. Great goal. All right, so let's talk about this. We have another kind of insurmountable expedition. A story about overcoming nearly impossible odds

55:55from National Geographic documentary films. Elite ski mountaineers attempt one of the world's most dangerous climbs then hope to ski down. Here's a peak at Everest the other side. Everest has been submitted over 13,000 times. But only five people have ever climbed the direct North Face. And no one in the world has ever skied it. Was there a pair of this that was supposed to be fun? It's the part when you get down and you tell the stories. All right. It's an experience like nowhere else. That was fun. Was there a part of this that was supposed to be fun? Everest, the other side, opens exclusively in theaters on October 30th. You heard the music. It's time to set sail with Sam on some new adventures. And Sam, you had an epic trip. This was perfect for you. Truthfully, epic is exactly the right word. But it kind of doesn't even begin to describe the water park. How wonderful it is.

56:55This segment is sponsored by Norwegian Cruise Line. And they have the newest hottest place to cool down in the Bahamas. And you can exclusively get there on a Norwegian ship. Yep, that's me. Flying down one of the Caribbean's tallest water slides. It's called Breakwater Blaster, a high octane, wildly fun ride at the brand new Great Tides Water Park on Great Stir-up K, Norwegian Cruise Line's Private Island in the Bahamas. But before you see how this all ends, let's quickly look at how we got here. Our journey begins in Miami, where we board the beautiful Norwegian Getaway. 18 decks, over a thousand feet long, and you could meet nearly 4,000 new friends on board since we're counting. Let's go take a look. Steps to Great Cruising. First, stay hungry. One of the best things about cruising, you already know it's the food. And it can be endless. There are 19 eateries on board this ship.

57:55Then, spa time at the Bali-inspired Mandara Spa. And enjoy their luxurious thermal suites. Outside isn't the only water view. And indulge in more than a little pampering. So, you can go on vacation, but come home with better skin. Mmmmm. Mmmmm. I could get used to this. Less than 24 hours later, wake up early to 270 acres of paradise. Nestled in the heart of the Bahamas, Great Stir-up K is surrounded by pristine waters, soft sandy beaches. And now, the one of a kind, Great Tides Water Park. Two, one. Yay! No region cruise line president Mark Kasslowska says there's something here for everyone. If you have families you want to come here, kids are going to be yelling and screaming to get here. Yeah. But also, frankly, for adults that like water parks, six acres, 19 rides, two cliff jumps, a wandering river, a massive splash pad for the young ones.

58:58You've got me. I'm going to do this multiple times. Oh, good. And I'm going to do the cliff jump. So, if I'm on the ship and I'm taking a cruise, how do I make sure I can experience this? Yeah, there's two ways. One is you could pre-by Great Tides Water Park before you even get to the islands. That's where you know you have your tickets, you know you're sick, but you could also buy on board the ship. Our sponsor, Norwegian Cruise Line, gave us and all access passed to play, so we made a few friends. Jordan Egbert of the popular social media page, Counting Countries, has been counting down the days for his Great Tides visit with his family. There's splash K designed for kids. There's tons of slides, splash pads, water features everywhere. And so it's a perfect spot for them to just hang out. Also here for the big opening, another new friend, actor Josh Peck. It's spectacular. It's unbelievable. There's truly something for everyone. And this is my first cruise. No way! Yeah, dude. Did you take a look at that thing that looks like it's a cliff jump because it is a cliff jump? Would you accompany me?

59:59I would love to. I would love to. My giant had expected. Is it? A little bit. Don't do it Sam. Don't do it. Don't do it. Good morning America. So Josh and I head to Title Tower to attempt break water blaster. Sam, I love you. And next off to the great slide for a little competition. After all the sun, slides, and splashes, pro tip, and your day with a trip along the nearly 800 foot wandering river, a perfect Caribbean escape. It's island magic. There is also a float up beverage station in the middle of that. All right, I'm just saying. Great Tides Water Park is officially opening right now as we're on the air. You can book your crews and grab your tickets before they sell out on your sailing.

1:01:02And you have the opportunity to save big with their Labor Day sale. The second guest sales free here. Plus, get $750 off balcony state rooms and above on the select sailings, including voyages to great stir-up K, go to our GMA social pages to learn more. It's all there. You looked at it. That was fun. Honestly, it was. Especially the closing shot on the internet. I love a lazy river. It was perfect. All right, Sam, thank you. Coming up here, Whitney Levitt is here to talk about saying farewell to the secret lives of Mormon wives. We got tea. And we are back now with Whitney Levitt. She's a Broadway star. She's a dancing with a star as a lump. And she's starring in her final season of the secret lives of Mormon wives. Whitney, welcome to GMA. Oh, my gosh, you guys. The last time I was here, thank you. The last time I was here was dancing with the stars. Oh, okay. And a lot of people. I'm like, oh my god, it's crazy. A lot of people.

1:02:02So it's good to be back. Including the person's name on your shirt. I know. And we'll talk about that in just a moment here. But season five, why was this the last one for you? You know, I feel like with anything in life, you feel like we all have this book of life. And it just felt like it was a chapter that was time to end. And I've tried to leave multiple times. Which I'm sure you've seen. But this one was like it ended really well. It was time. And I felt like everybody felt that. Well, we've got that new season before the end. And let's go ahead and take a look at a clip, real quick. I'm so sorry. I'm late. Oh, you're fine. Let's start the run time. It's fine. It's right. How was yesterday? It was so good. It was so good. Okay, Miss Singer. Oh. It's different for me this time, sitting here with all of these women. Everything that's happening in my life right now, like I'm changing. So it's a bit bittersweet. It just feels different. Okay, bittersweet.

1:03:02So that's you with the mom talk crew, right? How would you describe how the dynamic has changed over the years? You know, I feel like with this group of women, we, it's, you know, a lot of hate love relationships. But something that I told all the women before I left is no matter what, like happens after this, like, this is an, this is an experience that we have shared together that no one can take away from us. And recognizing that, like, that's what I feel like was different. I was like, even though I'm leaving, like, this is something that I will have a part of my life that I, anytime I see them, you know, I'm sure we're going to cross pass in this industry again. Yeah. That that's something that I'll always share with you. Still a lasting bond. Yeah. So specific and you've all experienced something very few people have. Yeah. You're going back to Broadway. I am. I'm so excited. I know. And here you are again. How does it feel to be back? I am so excited. I, I'm doing what I love. I love to do it. This is what you wanted to do.

1:04:02I'm just what I want. Yes, my whole life. And I feel like, you know, this is just the beginning. So I'm really excited. It's such a success. It's so fun to watch you just like kill Broadway. So we can't wait to see the next one. But let's bring back the shirt because it says bring it back. I'm counter-leveled. What? Which is funny because I'm sure he's been called. Yes. Yes. But now it's his turn. He's put it beyond dancing with the stars. We just revealed him this week. Now, how do you prepare him for what he's about to go into? He'll send me videos of him and Adele dancing and I'm like, do this, do that. Oh, but remember to have fun. Yeah, I might be coming and staying up. You know, from last season with dancing with the stars, like, I feel like everybody remembers Connor cheering everybody on. And this is now his time for all of us to cheer him on. So I'm so excited for him. He deserves everything and more. And I know he's going to put in the work for it. A good dancer? Okay, this is the thing with Connor.

1:05:02Uh-oh. He is not technically trained like I am. But Connor is so entertaining to watch. He's so goofy. He goes all out. I know he's going to drop it low on that. That's all you need. Yeah. So much of it is face. Well, he has face. 1,000%. Yes. Yes. Is that true? You found out before he did. Yeah. Oh, okay. So, um, the casting director called me and, you know, what a fun job to be able to call people and tell them that they get this opportunity. And, you know, Connor and I had talked about it like, oh, my gosh, wouldn't it be so cool if like you got to do this? Like, um, so she called me. She told me and I was like, absolutely, yes. I'll make the decision for him. He's going to do it no matter what. Yeah. Um, and then she gave me that opportunity to be able to surprise him. So, um, I got to surprise him with some family and friends and some pros on dancing with the stars. We all got to surprise him and, um, was he actually excited though?

1:06:03No, he was freaking out. No, he was freaking out. Maybe this decision for me. Thank you for that. That's all. Um, I'm like, there's no going back now. You got to do it. Um, no, he's very, very excited. Oh, yeah. Yeah. The ear excited. Yeah. Him were excited for you. Thank you. Thank you for something, I appreciate you. And the secret lives of Mormon wives season five drops Thursday, September 10th on Hulu and Hulu and Dzing Clutch. Thank you so much for watching. You can get more GMA with GMA Life Streaming on ABC News Live all week and long. Have a great weekend. We'll see you there. Bye.