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Is This Racist?: T. J. Mistaken for Obama Dec 27, 2025

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There's a scientific reason you might be wired to think, "they all look alike to me." That concept was at the heart of a bizarre, extended interaction Amy and T. J. had with a woman who approached them at the airport yesterday. The stranger claimed she and her husband thought T. J. was former President Barack Obama. Then, things got uncomfortable.

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MUST WATCH Movies: Our Favorite Flicks Of 2025 Dec 26, 2025

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If you want some phenomenal movie recommendations that don't look like anyone else's list, or if you want to go deeper than the top grossing movies of 2025, look no further than this episode! Amy and T.J. discuss their favorite movies of the year, including the one they took the family to on Christmas Day.

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Got A Gift You Hated? Listen to Our Expert On What To Do First. Dec 26, 2025

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Our favorite gift expert is back, Dr. Julian Givi, an associate professor who studies gift giving for a living. Dr. GIvi has answers to all of your gift returning dilemmas. Is it ok to return everything you don’t like? Do you need to tell the giver that you’re returning the item? And, is it ever OK to re-gift a present? His answers might surprise you.

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Morning Run: Powerball Town Revealed, Trump’s Xmas Tweet-A-Thon, Deadly CA Rain, US Airstrikes, and Kennedy Center Honors Ratings. Dec 26, 2025

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Holiday (and Life) Hack: How To Turn Awkward Conversations Into Meaningful Moments Dec 25, 2025

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Everyone has been there at a family or friend gathering…. That awkward moment of silence in a conversation, followed by uncomfortable laughter or even a topic you don’t want to discuss. Amy and T.J. have some expert tips on how to become a “topic manager” and learn to become a “responsive listener.” We even share an amazing list of holiday themed icebreakers that you can keep in your back pocket to make all of your conversations fun, meaningful and memorable.

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Let’s Hope You Didn’t Put These Gifts Under The Tree!! Dec 25, 2025

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Merry Christmas everyone! As everyone is unwrapping their gifts today, Amy and T.J. researched what are the absolute WORST gifts to give and receive. Maybe you even opened one of them this morning! We’ll tell you which gifts research shows makes it pretty obvious to your loved ones, that you didn’t put in that much effort.

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(Pre-Presents) Morning Run: Waking Up to $1.8B, Pope Leo Nails It, Trump is an Angry Elf, CA State of Emergency, and a MILLION more Epstein Files. Dec 25, 2025

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The Big Christmas Eve Debate In Our Home: “Elf” Vs “Die Hard” Dec 24, 2025

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On this Christmas Eve many families gather around to watch their favorite holiday movies, but in Amy and T.J. home, it’s a dilemma. And up until now, neither one had actually sat down and watched the other’s favorite movie. This week, they took the time to watch both films together, and have a spirited debate about whether either or both should remain a holiday classic for the Christmases to come.

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Morning Run: Nursing Home Explosion, Russell Brand Charges, Mom Murders Daughter, DOJ Epstein Files, Diddy Wants Out, Holiday Shopping Boom and Get Your Tickets! Dec 24, 2025

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Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”

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Epstein File UPDATE: Don't Believe Everything (or Anything) You Read, Says DOJ Dec 24, 2025

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After the Department of Justice announced they were investigating an alleged suicide letter signed by J. Epstein to Larry Nassar, it followed up confirming the FBI deemed the letter a “FAKE.” The letter, which claims “our President likes young nubile girls too”, was one of the more incendiary files released in the DOJ Epstein file drop on Tuesday. This latest back and forth has made the entire process even more confusing and frustrating, with the DOJ now eroding any trust in what we are reading or seeing.

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