Evening Wire: Guthrie Backpack Lead & NASA Launch Succeeds

What this episode is about

Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie case are focusing on a specific black Ozark Trail backpack linked to a potential suspect, as they explore ways to identify its purchaser through local Walmart records. Additionally, recent inflation data shows a decrease, with the consumer price index rising 2.4% in January, leading analysts to project that the Federal Reserve may pause interest rate hikes.

Key takeaways

• In the Guthrie case, a backpack could be the unlikely key to unraveling a 13-day mystery.
• Texas' Supreme Court case on gender surgeries might set a precedent echoing through courtrooms nationwide.
• Inflation dips unexpectedly; just when we thought we'd mastered the art of complaining.
• Venezuela's leadership dance continues, but elections feel as real as a unicorn in Caracas.
• Five former NFL stars pardoned: proof that even football can tackle redemption.

Who speaks in this episode?

• Georgia How (Host) · 7 min speaking
• John Bickley (Host) · 1 min speaking
• Lyndon Blake (Guest) · 1 min speaking
• Megan Brock (Guest) · 1 min speaking
• Tim Pierce (Guest) · 1 min speaking
• David Conn (Guest) · 1 min speaking
• Joel Needler (Guest) · 1 min speaking
• Andy Valdez (Guest) · 1 min speaking

What is discussed, and when

1. 0:00 – 3:00: Nancy Guthrie, Donald Trump, SpaceX, International Space Station
2. 3:00 – 6:00: Joe Cleco, Jamal Lewis, Donald Trump, Sereno Dako
3. 6:00 – 9:00: Donald Trump, FDA, Madna, Brick House Nutrition
4. 9:00 – 11:11: SpaceX, International Space Station, Madna, Florida

Notable quotes from "Evening Wire: Guthrie Backpack Lead & NASA Launch Succeeds"

• Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie case are zeroing in on a key detail, a black Ozark Trail backpack seen in newly released surveillance footage. Daily Wire reporter Lyndon Blake has the.

  about Nancy Guthrie · at 0:26

• Venezuela, Deli Rodriguez had her first interview with an American journalist on Thursday. Rodriguez told NBC News about her willingness to work with the Trump administration…

  about Deli Rodriguez · at 2:07

• Clock started ticking when Odaco's therapist wrote her a surgical recommendation letter, not when she underwent a double masectomy at age 19.

  about Sereno Dako · at 3:20

• Shot and killed on Tuesday at a Starbucks drive-thru in St. Louis, Missouri. Gabrielle Lanahan, a 28-year-old former Team USA synchronized skater and coach, was approached in…

  about Gabrielle Lanahan · at 4:23

• Pardoned was former New York Jets Hall of Fame defensive tackle Joe Cleco and star Houston Oilers and Oakland Raiders halfback Billy Cannon who died in 2018.

  about Billy Cannon · at 5:12

• Off and free rush shipping so you can add Lean to your healthy diet and exercise plan. Visit takelean.com and enter wire for your discount. That's promo code wire at takele.com today.

  about Brick House Nutrition · at 6:41

• Federal initiative to restore the honor of thousands of service members impacted by the 2021 vaccine mandate. The FDA blocked Madna's new flu shot and now the Wall Street…

  about FDA · at 8:50

• SpaceX successfully launched its Crew 12 mission to the International Space Station today, a little after 5:00 a.m.

  about SpaceX · at 10:30

Who and what is mentioned in this episode?

People

• Nancy Guthrie — Person · Central subject of news story (missing person case) · 3 mentions · first at 0:03
  Her disappearance is the lead story; investigators focus on a backpack seen in surveillance footage.
• Donald Trump — Person · Referenced political figure / newsmaker · 3 mentions · first at 0:57
  Quoted on FBI involvement in the Guthrie case and later referenced for pardoning former NFL players.
  Store surveillance video to identify anyone who bought that specific backpack in the Tucson area. Meanwhile, President Trump was asked today why the FBI hasn't formally taken over the case. Here's what he had to say.
• John Bickley — Person · Co-host · 1 mention · first at 0:19
  Introduced as Daily Wire executive editor and co-hosts the episode with Georgia How.
  I'm Georgia How with Daily Wire executive editor John Bickley. It's Friday, February 13th, and this is Evening Wire.
• Sereno Dako — Person · Plaintiff in legal case (detransitioner malpractice suit) · 1 mention · first at 3:13
  Central figure in the Texas Supreme Court case about statute of limitations for gender-transition-related malpractice claims.
• Deli Rodriguez — Person · Referenced political figure / interview subject · 1 mention · first at 2:07
  Described as acting president of Venezuela; discussed cooperation with the Trump administration and comments about Maduro.
• Gabrielle Lanahan — Person · Victim in reported shooting · 1 mention · first at 4:20
  Reported as a former Team USA synchronized skater and coach who was shot and killed in St. Louis.
• Keith Lamman Brown — Person · Suspect in reported homicide · 1 mention · first at 4:42
  Named as the suspected gunman in the Gabrielle Lanahan killing; described as on parole and wanted in other shootings.
  Approaching her car in a reflective vest, ordering her to raise her hands and firing. The suspected gunman is 58-year-old Keith Lamman Brown, who was out on parole for a prior…
• Joe Cleco — Person · Referenced public figure (pardon recipient) · 2 mentions · first at 5:14
  Listed among former NFL players pardoned by Trump; identified as a New York Jets Hall of Fame defensive tackle.
  Trafficking, dog fighting, and counterfeiting. Crane Con co-host David Conn has the details. Among those pardoned was former New York Jets Hall of Fame defensive tackle Joe…
• Lynden Blake — Person · Referenced reporter · 1 mention · first at 0:35
  Credited as the Daily Wire reporter providing the update on the Nancy Guthrie investigation.
  Ozark Trail backpack seen in newly released surveillance footage. Daily Wire reporter Lyndon Blake has the latest. The FBI's Phoenix office says the mass suspect was carrying a…
• Billy Cannon — Person · Referenced public figure (pardon recipient; posthumous mention) · 1 mention · first at 5:19
  Named as a star halfback and among those pardoned; noted as having died in 2018.
• Jamal Lewis — Person · Referenced public figure (pardon recipient) · 2 mentions · first at 5:29
  Listed among the former NFL players pardoned by Trump.
  The other three former players granted clemency were Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Nate Newton, Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis and Buffalo…
• Celia Flores — Person · Referenced political figure (Venezuela first lady) · 1 mention · first at 2:38
  Mentioned alongside Maduro as 'the first lady' and described as 'innocent' in Rodriguez's remarks.
  I can tell you that President Nicolas Maduro is the legitimate president. They are both President Maduro and Celia Flores, the first lady, are both innocent. Also, we will have…
• Nate Newton — Person · Referenced public figure (pardon recipient) · 1 mention · first at 5:24
  Listed as one of the former NFL players granted clemency by Trump.
  The other three former players granted clemency were Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Nate Newton, Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis and Buffalo Bills running back.
• Travis Henry — Person · Referenced public figure (pardon recipient) · 1 mention · first at 5:31
  Listed among the former NFL players pardoned by Trump.
  Reminds us, excellence is built on grit, grace, and the courage to rise again, so is our nation. Unquote. All of the former players who received pardons from Trump had already…

Companies & orgs

• SpaceX — Company · Business focus · 2 mentions · first at 0:12
  SpaceX successfully launched its Crew 12 mission to the International Space Station.
• FDA — Company · Regulatory body · 1 mention · first at 8:54
  FDA blocked Madna's new flu shot, sparking internal controversy.
• Madna — Company · Case study · 2 mentions · first at 8:58
  Company whose flu shot was blocked by the FDA due to ethical concerns.
  Federal initiative to restore the honor of thousands of service members impacted by the 2021 vaccine mandate. The FDA blocked Madna's new flu shot and now the Wall Street…
• University of Newcastle — Company · Referenced expert affiliation · 1 mention · first at 10:13
  Affiliation of Claire Collins, who commented on malnutrition risks associated with weight loss drugs.
  Patients who do not maintain an adequate diet can experience serious consequences. Claire Collins, a professor of nutrition at the University of Newcastle, Australia…

Places & events

• International Space Station — Place · Setting · 2 mentions · first at 0:15
  Destination of SpaceX's Crew 12 mission.
  SpaceX successfully launched its Crew 12 mission to the International Space Station today, a little after 5:00 a.m.
• Florida — Place · Setting · 1 mention · first at 10:37
  Launch site for SpaceX's Crew 12 mission.
  SpaceX successfully launched its Crew 12 mission to the International Space Station today, a little after 5:00 a.m.

Sponsors

• Brick House Nutrition — Company · Sponsor · 2 mentions · first at 5:56
  Sponsor of the episode, promoting their weight loss supplement Lean.

Full transcript with timestamps

0:03 Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie case zero in on a key detail. The Texas Supreme Court weighs a case regarding gender surgeries that could send ripples nationwide. And SpaceX sends another crew to the International Space Station. I'm Georgia How with Daily Wire executive editor John Bickley. It's Friday, February 13th, and this is Evening Wire. Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie case are zeroing in on a key detail, a black Ozark Trail backpack seen in newly released surveillance footage. Daily Wire reporter Lyndon Blake has the latest. The FBI's Phoenix office says the mass suspect was carrying a 25 L Ozark Trail hiker pack, a brand sold exclusively at Walmart. Law enforcement experts say investigators can subpoena Walmart for purchase records and review store surveillance video to identify anyone who bought that specific backpack in the Tucson area. Meanwhile, President Trump was asked today why the FBI hasn't

1:02 formally taken over the case. Here's what he had to say. Well, they took it over originally. You know, it was a local case originally and uh they didn't want to let go of it, which is fine. It's up to them. It's really up to the community. But ultimately when the FBI got involved, I think uh you know progress has been made.

1:20 Nancy Guthrie remains missing after 13 days as the search continues to intensify. Inflation cooled more than expected to start the year, offering relief to consumers and policy makers alike. The consumer price index rose 2.4% in January compared to a year ago, down from 2.7% in December. Core inflation, which includes food and energy, edged down to 2.5%. Energy prices fell, housing costs rose modestly, and food increases were limited. The report comes as the Federal Reserve weighs whether to hold interest rates steady amid tariff impacts and mixed economic signals. Most analysts expect the Fed to pause again in March, watching closely for signs that inflation is continuing to drift toward its 2% target. Acting President of Venezuela, Deli Rodriguez had her first interview with an American journalist on Thursday. Rodriguez told NBC News about her willingness to work with the Trump administration, confirming discussions

2:18 about Venezuela's oil sector after US energy secretary Chris Wright visited Caracus and reported strong early cooperation. But when asked about her predecessor Nicholas Maduro, as well as the future of political freedom in Venezuela, Rodriguez said this. So yes, I can tell you that President Nicolas Maduro is the legitimate president. They are both President Maduro and Celia Flores, the first lady, are both innocent. Also, we will have elections in this country, fair and free. Of course, as stated in the constitution, the time frame for the elections will be marked and decided by the political dialogue in this country.

3:01 The Texas Supreme Court is weighing a case that could reshape how gender transition malpractice lawsuits are handled nationwide. Daily Wire investigative reporter Megan Brock has the story. Justices heard arguments over whether dransitioner Sereno Dako filed her lawsuit within Texas 2-year statute of limitations. A lower court ruled the clock started ticking when Odaco's therapist wrote her a surgical recommendation letter, not when she underwent a double masectomy at age 19. Her attorney argued a negligence claim can't begin until there's actual physical harm, calling the case part of a broader medical scandal. Texas lawmakers are pushing to extend the statute of limitations to 10 years for those who've been harmed by gender medicine. If the court sides with Alaco, it could open the door for more dransitioners across the country to sue.

3:46 New information has come to light regarding the motive of the transidentifying male who opened fire at a small school in British Columbia. Daily Wire reporter Tim Pierce has the latest. Police say the 18-year-old shooter first killed his mother and 11-year-old stepbrother at home before driving to Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, where he opened fire, killing five students and a teacher. A surviving student says he believes the gunman went to the school to finish off his remaining siblings who were inside at the time. The suspect later took his own life. At least 25 others were injured.

4:17 Authorities continue to investigate the motive behind the attack. A beloved former Team USA skater was shot and killed on Tuesday at a Starbucks drive-thru in St. Louis, Missouri. Gabrielle Lanahan, a 28-year-old former Team USA synchronized skater and coach, was approached in her car and held up at gunpoint. The suspect can be seen on surveillance footage approaching her car in a reflective vest, ordering her to raise her hands and firing. The suspected gunman is 58-year-old Keith Lamman Brown, who was out on parole for a prior robbery and is currently wanted in connection with other shootings. His wrap sheet of other offenses dates back to the 1980s. Lahan was rushed to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead. President Trump pardoned five former NFL players on Thursday for crimes including drug trafficking, dog fighting, and counterfeiting. Crane Con co-host David Conn has the details. Among those

5:12 pardoned was former New York Jets Hall of Fame defensive tackle Joe Cleco and star Houston Oilers and Oakland Raiders halfback Billy Cannon who died in 2018. The other three former players granted clemency were Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Nate Newton, Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis and Buffalo Bills running back Travis Henry. A statement from Trump's Pardonzar reads, quote, "As football reminds us, excellence is built on grit, grace, and the courage to rise again, so is our nation." Unquote. All of the former players who received pardons from Trump had already served prison sentences. The president's pardons now clear their criminal records.

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7:08 In a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, the group alleges that five foreign climate foundations funneled money into American advocacy groups to influence US energy policy potentially without registering under the Foreign Agents Registration Act. The attorneys general argue there is quote substantial evidence the fund supported coordinated activism litigation research and lobbying campaigns aimed at curbing domestic fossil fuel development and reshaping US energy policy. At least one of the foreign foundations they say has documented ties to the Chinese Communist Party. The DOJ has not yet indicated whether it will open a formal investigation.

7:45 Two US Navy ships collided near South America on Wednesday with minor injuries reported. The destroyer USS Truckton collided with a support ship during shipto- ship refueling. US Southern Command said that two sailors experienced minor injuries and that both vessels remain seaorthy following the incident. No reports yet as to the cause of the collision. Shipto- ship resupplies are common in naval operations and while the Navy does own the supply vessels, they're often crewed by civilians. A former US Navy serviceman discharged for refusing the COVID vaccine, has been reinstated. David Barry, an aviation boat swings mate, was involuntarily discharged in July of 2022 after refusing the vaccine, citing safety concerns and objections to the use of fetal cell lines in testing. After President Trump signed Executive Order 14184 to offer reinstatement to service members, Barry collaborated with the

8:41 Navy's reinstatement team to rejoin the fleet. He also received full backay and three years of active duty credit. Barry's case is part of a broader federal initiative to restore the honor of thousands of service members impacted by the 2021 vaccine mandate. The FDA blocked Madna's new flu shot and now the Wall Street Journal says some career staffers are upset. Daily Wire assistant editor Andy Valdez reports. In a meeting in January, FDA staff voiced their concerns over Vanai Prasad, head of the AY's vaccines and biologics divisions rejecting the shot, but their objections were overruled. Prasad says Madna's test for the new vaccine did not fully assess how high dosages might affect elderly patients, leading him to reject their application without review. FDA commissioner Dr. Marty McCary has also said Madna's trial testing was quote unethical. An HHS spokesman explained that MADNA quote exposed participants

9:37 aged 65 and over to increased risk of severe illness by giving them a substandard of care against the recommendation of FDA scientists. Doctors are warning of increased cases of rare malnutrition diseases possibly associated with GLP-1 weight loss drugs. One particular condition of vitamin C deficiency commonly known as scurvy has been increasingly reported in patients who took ompic and other weight loss drugs. While GLP-1 drugs can lead to weight loss and decreased appetite, patients who do not maintain an adequate diet can experience serious consequences. Claire Collins, a professor of nutrition at the University of Newcastle, Australia, highlighted that a reduction in body weight does not automatically mean that a person is wellnourished or healthy. And

10:24 and liftoff. Go Falcon, go Dragon. And Godspeed, Crew 12. SpaceX successfully launched its Crew 12 mission to the International Space Station today, a little after 5:00 a.m. Eastern from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. A Falcon 9 rocket carried a crew of four astronauts for an eight-month stint in space. In addition to space station maintenance, the crew is tasked with advancing preparations for human exploration beyond Earth's orbit. The journey to the space station is approximately 34 hours. Those are your drive home updates this evening. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com. Thanks for tuning in.

11:03 We'll be back tomorrow morning with a weekend edition of Morning Wire.

Questions about this episode

Who speaks in "Evening Wire: Guthrie Backpack Lead & NASA Launch Succeeds"?

Georgia How (Host), John Bickley (Host), Lyndon Blake (Guest), Megan Brock (Guest), Tim Pierce (Guest), David Conn (Guest), Joel Needler (Guest), Andy Valdez (Guest).

What is "Evening Wire: Guthrie Backpack Lead & NASA Launch Succeeds" about?

Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie case are focusing on a specific black Ozark Trail backpack linked to a potential suspect, as they explore ways to identify its purchaser through local Walmart records. Additionally, recent inflation data shows a decrease, with the consumer price index rising 2.4% in January, leading analysts to project that the Federal Reserve may pause interest rate hikes.

What is mentioned in this Morning Wire episode?

21 people, works and ideas are mentioned, including Nancy Guthrie, Donald Trump, SpaceX, International Space Station, John Bickley, Sereno Dako. Each one on this page links to its own page with every episode that mentions it.

How long is "Evening Wire: Guthrie Backpack Lead & NASA Launch Succeeds"?

The episode runs 11 min; the transcript is about 1,806 words in 16 timestamped sections.

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