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Evening Wire: USA Grabs Gold & Ghislaine Pleads The Fifth

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This is the full, timestamped transcript of "Evening Wire: USA Grabs Gold & Ghislaine Pleads The Fifth", an episode of Morning Wire published February 9, 2026 (14 min, about 2,251 words). It mentions 75 people, works and ideas, including Daily Wire (company), Nancy Guthrie, Georgia How, Savannah Guthrie, Donald Trump.

What this episode is about

Team USA achieved a strong start at the 2026 Winter Olympics, securing gold medals in women's downhill skiing and figure skating, while the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie continues, with her daughter Savannah publicly appealing for assistance in locating her missing mother amid a ransom situation. Ghislaine Maxwell's invocation of the Fifth Amendment also highlights ongoing legal developments surrounding her case.

Key takeaways

  • Team USA’s medal tally reveals dominance, but can they outpace Olympic giants Norway and Switzerland?
  • Ghislaine Maxwell’s Fifth Amendment dance: when silence speaks volumes in a room filled with questions.
  • Savannah Guthrie’s heart-wrenching plea shows that sometimes, the fight against despair demands a public rally.
  • UK’s Epstein fallout: one resignation doesn’t absolve a prime minister of the choices that led to it.
  • Sana Takahuchi’s bold election gamble paid off; who knew Japan's politics could have plot twists worthy of Netflix?

Who speaks in this episode?

What is discussed, and when

  1. – 3:00: Daily Wire (company), Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie, Winter Olympics
  2. – 6:00: Donald Trump, Apple Daily, Jimmy Lie, Sai Takahuchi
  3. – 9:00: Daily Wire (company), Lean, Armenia, J.D. Vance
  4. – 12:00: Daily Wire (company), Brooklyn, FDA, GLP-1
  5. – 13:38: Super Bowl, Daily Wire (company), Georgia How, 2026 Winter Olympics

Notable quotes from "Evening Wire: USA Grabs Gold & Ghislaine Pleads The Fifth"

  • Maxwell invokes the Fifth Amendment, and TPUSA's halftime show racks up big numbers. I'm Georgia How with Daily Wire executive editor John Bickley. It's Monday, February 9th, and this is Evening Wire.
    about Georgia How · at
  • Nancy Guthrie. Daily Wire reporter Lyndon Blake has the latest. Monday afternoon, Savannah Guthrie released a new video pleading for her mother's return. This was the fourth…
    about Savannah Guthrie · at
  • This time, the Pima County Sheriff's Office say they do not have a suspect or person of interest in this case. We're breaking down every detail of this case in the Daily Wire…
    about Daily Wire (company) · at
  • Conservative Japanese Prime Minister Sai Takahuchi has led her party to a landslide victory in this week's elections. She now has a clear mandate from the people to strengthen ties with.
    about Sai Takahuchi · at
  • Been detained since August of 2020, spending more than 1,800 days in solitary confinement. In December, President Trump said this about the case.
    about Donald Trump · at
  • This episode is sponsored by Brick House Nutrition. You've probably heard about those weight loss injections that everyone's been talking about, and for good reason. The results can be pretty.
    about Lean · at
  • Vance became the highest ranking US official to ever visit Armenia while in office, joining Armenian Prime Minister Nicole Pashinan to sign a civil nuclear agreement as part of the Trump.
    about J.D. Vance · at
  • And the TPUSA All-American halftime show outperformed expectations with 6.1 million people tuning in to watch on the YouTube live stream, another 1 million watching on Charlie Kirk's YouTube, plus.
    about Super Bowl · at

Who and what is mentioned in this episode?

People

  • Nancy Guthrie — Person · Missing person / central subject of ongoing search · 3 mentions · first at
    The episode reports on day nine of the search for her and the family's public pleas and ransom deadline.
    The deadline for the 6 million Bitcoin ransom was Monday at 5 Mountain Time. At this time, the Pima County Sheriff's Office say they do not have a suspect or person of interest in this case. We're.
  • Georgia How — Person · Host / anchor · 2 mentions · first at
    Introduces the show and co-presents headlines and transitions between segments.
  • Savannah Guthrie — Person · Family spokesperson (in the missing-person story) · 2 mentions · first at
    She releases a video plea asking the public to help find her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
  • Donald Trump — Person · Referenced political leader (duplicate mention of President Trump) · 4 mentions · first at
    Same individual as 'President Trump' referenced across multiple segments (Maxwell, Takahuchi, Lai).
  • Jimmy Lie — Person · Referenced defendant / political prisoner figure · 2 mentions · first at
    A major news item: his sentencing in Hong Kong and implications for U.S.-China relations.
    To 20 years in prison, adding friction to US China ties. Daily Wire senior editor Joel Needler has the story. Lie is the publisher behind the popular Hong Kong newspaper Apple…
  • J.D. Vance — Person · Referenced U.S. official / main speaker in a segment · 2 mentions · first at
    Featured in a foreign-policy segment about a visit to Armenia and a civil nuclear agreement.
  • Gileain Maxwell — Person · Referenced defendant (duplicate/variant spelling of Ghislaine Maxwell) · 1 mention · first at
    Same individual as 'Galain Maxwell' in the transcript; invoked the Fifth Amendment before House Oversight.
    Jeffrey Epstein's longtime associate, Galileain Maxwell, invoked the Fifth Amendment today in response to nearly every question by the House Oversight Committee. The fifth amendment shields.
  • Sai Takahuchi — Person · Referenced foreign leader (election winner) · 2 mentions · first at
    A segment covers her election victory and agenda to strengthen U.S. ties and defense spending.
  • Elsa Timotea Aguilar — Person · Referenced political candidate / subject of fact-checking segment · 2 mentions · first at
    Covered as a Green Party candidate whose viral claim was later reported as false by the Daily Wire.
    Anthony Aguular is now running for political office as a Green Party candidate. Daily Wire foreign affairs reporter Cassie Akiva has the story. The former Green Beret went viral last July.
  • Nicole Pashinan — Person · Main speaker · 2 mentions · first at
    Mentioned in the context of signing a civil nuclear agreement with the US.
    Vance became the highest ranking US official to ever visit Armenia while in office, joining Armenian Prime Minister Nicole Pashinan to sign a civil nuclear agreement as part of…
  • John Bickley — Person · Co-host / executive editor referenced on-air · 1 mention · first at
    Named in the intro as Daily Wire executive editor alongside host Georgia How.
    Maxwell invokes the Fifth Amendment, and TPUSA's halftime show racks up big numbers. I'm Georgia How with Daily Wire executive editor John Bickley. It's Monday, February 9th, and this is Evening Wire.
  • Peter Mandlesson — Person · Referenced former diplomat in Epstein-files story · 1 mention · first at
    Named as a former UK ambassador allegedly linked via emails/payments to Epstein during the 2008 crisis.
    Emails linked one of his former ambassadors to the late convicted pedophile. Emails show that former UK ambassador to the US, Peter Mandlesson, appeared to share confidential…
  • Xi Jingping — Person · Referenced expert · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of President Trump's request regarding Jimmy Lie.
    I feel so badly. I spoke to President Xi about it. I asked to consider his release. He's not well. He's an older man and he's not well. So I did put that request out. We'll see what happens. Six.
  • Kier Starmer — Person · Referenced foreign leader in UK politics segment · 2 mentions · first at
    Discussed amid pressure and staff resignation tied to alleged Epstein links and an ambassador appointment.
    Pierce with the story. The prime minister's chief of staff resigned on Sunday amid increasing pressure on Starmer to step aside. This comes after the latest trove of Epstein…
  • Javez Chakraorti — Person · Referenced expert · 2 mentions · first at
    Mentioned in the context of a mental health episode and police response.
    Also facing criticism for siding with a knife wielding suspect who allegedly charged police. The family of 22-year-old Javez Chakraorti called 911 when he was having a mental…
  • Lynden Blake — Person · Reporter · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of reporting on the search for Nancy Guthrie.
    This time, the Pima County Sheriff's Office say they do not have a suspect or person of interest in this case. We're breaking down every detail of this case in the Daily Wire…
  • Tim Pierce — Person · Reporter · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of reporting on the resignation of Kier's chief of staff.
    Weekend, resigning over alleged Epstein links. Here's Daily Wire reporter Tim Pierce with the story. The prime minister's chief of staff resigned on Sunday amid increasing…
  • Morgan Mweeny — Person · Referenced expert · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of resigning over alleged Epstein links.
    That Epstein paid Mandlesson $75,000 between 2003 and 2004. In a statement, Starmer's chief of staff, Morgan Mweeny, took responsibility for Mandlesson's appointment. Starmer…
  • Pat McFaden — Person · Political figure · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of criticizing the blame on Morgan Mweeny.
    McFaden said that blaming Mweeny for Mandlesson's appointment is a mistake, saying, quote, It's a prime ministerial appointment, and prime ministers have to take responsibility for the decisions that they make.
  • Cassie Akiva — Person · Reporter · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of reporting on Anthony Aguilar's political campaign.
    Anthony Aguular is now running for political office as a Green Party candidate. Daily Wire foreign affairs reporter Cassie Akiva has the story. The former Green Beret went…
  • Tucker Carlson — Person · Host · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of Anthony Aguilar appearing on his show.
    Foundation aid site. His detailed story landed him spots on major media outlets like NBC News and prominent podcasts, including twice on the Tucker Carlson show. However…
  • Zach Juul — Person · Reporter · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of reporting on Vice President JD Vance's visit to Armenia.
    Vice President JD Vance is in Armenia today. Daily Wire reporter Zach Juul has the details.
  • Cameron Arcam — Person · Reporter · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of reporting on HIMS dropping a fat loss pill.
    Men's tellaalth company HIMS has dropped a fat loss pill from their catalog after an FDA warning. Here's Daily Wire political reporter Cameron Arcam with the details. Online…
  • Amanda Prejakamo — Person · Reporter · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of reporting on F-22 fighter planes being pulled from the Super Bowl flyover.
    Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prejakamo has more. F22 Raptors, which were originally slated to participate in this weekend's Super Bowl flyover, were pulled last minute for operational assignments.
  • Charlie Kirk — Person · Host · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of the TPUSA halftime show.
    And the TPUSA All-American halftime show outperformed expectations with 6.1 million people tuning in to watch on the YouTube live stream, another 1 million watching on Charlie Kirk's YouTube, plus.
  • Brantley Gilbert — Person · Performer · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of the TPUSA halftime show lineup.
    Unspecified numbers on the other partner sites including Rumble and Daily Wire Plus. The lineup for the show included Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Bryce, and Gabby Barrett.…
  • Kid Rock — Person · Performer · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of the TPUSA halftime show lineup.
    Unspecified numbers on the other partner sites including Rumble and Daily Wire Plus. The lineup for the show included Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Bryce, and Gabby Barrett.…
  • Lee Bryce — Person · Performer · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of the TPUSA halftime show lineup.
    Unspecified numbers on the other partner sites including Rumble and Daily Wire Plus. The lineup for the show included Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Bryce, and Gabby Barrett.…
  • Gabby Barrett — Person · Performer · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of the TPUSA halftime show lineup.
    Unspecified numbers on the other partner sites including Rumble and Daily Wire Plus. The lineup for the show included Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Bryce, and Gabby Barrett.…
  • Bad Bunny — Person · Performer · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of the Super Bowl halftime show lineup.
    Plus. The lineup for the show included Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Bryce, and Gabby Barrett. The show aired at the same time as Super Bowl 60s official halftime show…
  • Breezy Johnson — Person · Referenced athlete (Olympics gold medalist) · 1 mention · first at
    Named as winning gold in women's downhill/alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
    The US is off to a strong start at the 2026 Winter Olympics with some gold medals already secured. In the women's downhill and alpine skiing, Breezy Johnson got the gold. The American mix team captured gold in figure skating.
  • Brian Bates — Person · Referenced athlete (figure skating team member) · 1 mention · first at
    Listed among skaters leading the American mixed team that captured gold in figure skating.
    They're led by skaters including Madison Chalk, Evan Bates, Alyssa Louu, and Ilia Molinen. Since 1924, Team USA has won a total of 330 medals in the Winter Olympics, including 114 golds. The US is.
  • Madison Chalk — Person · Referenced athlete (figure skating team member) · 1 mention · first at
    Listed among skaters leading the American mixed team that captured gold in figure skating.
    They're led by skaters including Madison Chalk, Evan Bates, Alyssa Louu, and Ilia Molinen. Since 1924, Team USA has won a total of 330 medals in the Winter Olympics, including 114 golds. The US is.
  • Alyssa Louu — Person · Referenced athlete (figure skating team member; name uncertain) · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned as part of the figure skating mixed team; spelling may be a transcript/NER error.
    They're led by skaters including Madison Chalk, Evan Bates, Alyssa Louu, and Ilia Molinen. Since 1924, Team USA has won a total of 330 medals in the Winter Olympics, including 114 golds. The US is.
  • Ilia Molinen — Person · Referenced athlete (figure skating team member; name uncertain) · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned as part of the figure skating mixed team; spelling may be a transcript/NER error.
    They're led by skaters including Madison Chalk, Evan Bates, Alyssa Louu, and Ilia Molinen. Since 1924, Team USA has won a total of 330 medals in the Winter Olympics, including 114 golds. The US is.

Books & papers

  • Finding Nancy Guthrie — Book · Primary recommendation · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of a true crime investigation series.
    Office say they do not have a suspect or person of interest in this case. We're breaking down every detail of this case in the Daily Wire series, Finding Nancy Guthrie, a Daily…

Companies & orgs

  • Daily Wire (company) — Company · Business focus · 12 mentions · first at
    The podcast is produced by Daily Wire, indicating its central role in the content creation.
  • Apple Daily — Company · Case study · 2 mentions · first at
    Mentioned in the context of its publisher's sentencing and its impact on US-China relations.
    To 20 years in prison, adding friction to US China ties. Daily Wire senior editor Joel Needler has the story. Lie is the publisher behind the popular Hong Kong newspaper Apple…
  • Chinese Communist Party — Company · Political entity · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of sentencing Hong Kong's Jimmy Lie.
    Editor Joel Needler has the story. Lie is the publisher behind the popular Hong Kong newspaper Apple Daily. The sentence was justified under a national security law widely used…
  • HIMs — Company · Business focus · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of dropping a fat loss pill after an FDA warning.
    WGO GLP-p1 weight loss drug following warnings from the FDA. With a proposed price tag of $49, HIMS compounded drug would have been the cheapest GLP1 on the market. But the FDA has never tested or approved the drug in pill form.
  • Hims and Hers — Company · Business focus · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of dropping a fat loss pill after an FDA warning.
    WGO GLP-p1 weight loss drug following warnings from the FDA. With a proposed price tag of $49, HIMS compounded drug would have been the cheapest GLP1 on the market. But the FDA has never tested or approved the drug in pill form.
  • Coned — Company · Utility provider · 3 mentions
    Mentioned in the context of power outages in Brooklyn.
    Brooklyn residents supplied with electricity by Coned found themselves in the dark and cold late Saturday all the way through this morning with time to restore being pushed back repeatedly.
  • FDA — Company · Regulator · 2 mentions · first at
    Mentioned in the context of warning HIMS about a fat loss pill.
    Price tag of $49, HIMS compounded drug would have been the cheapest GLP1 on the market. But the FDA has never tested or approved the drug in pill form.
  • Pima County Sheriff's Office — Company · Law enforcement · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of the search for Nancy Guthrie.
    The deadline for the 6 million Bitcoin ransom was Monday at 5 Mountain Time. At this time, the Pima County Sheriff's Office say they do not have a suspect or person of interest in this case. We're breaking down every detail of this case.
  • Apple Inc. — Company · Platform · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of streaming the Daily Wire series.
    This time, the Pima County Sheriff's Office say they do not have a suspect or person of interest in this case. We're breaking down every detail of this case in the Daily Wire…
  • Spotify — Company · Platform · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of streaming the Daily Wire series.
    This time, the Pima County Sheriff's Office say they do not have a suspect or person of interest in this case. We're breaking down every detail of this case in the Daily Wire…
  • House Oversight Committee — Company · Regulator · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of Galileain Maxwell invoking the Fifth Amendment.
    Jeffrey Epstein's longtime associate, Galileain Maxwell, invoked the Fifth Amendment today in response to nearly every question by the House Oversight Committee. The fifth amendment shields individuals from answering questions.
  • Truth Social — Company · Platform · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of President Trump's post congratulating a Japanese Prime Minister.
    The 465 seats in the lower house of parliament. That's more than a 3/4 majority. President Trump congratulated Takahuchi in her victory, posting to Truth Social, quote, Sana's…
  • US State Department — Company · Government entity · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of condemning the sentencing of Jimmy Lie.
    Former Apple Daily employees were also sentenced Monday, receiving prison terms ranging from 6 to 10 years. The US State Department condemned the sentencing and called for lies…
  • NBC News — Company · Media outlet · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of reporting on Anthony Aguilar's claims.
    Israel's military at a Trump administrationbacked Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid site. His detailed story landed him spots on major media outlets like NBC News and prominent…
  • YouTube — Company · Platform · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of streaming the TPUSA halftime show.
    And the TPUSA All-American halftime show outperformed expectations with 6.1 million people tuning in to watch on the YouTube live stream, another 1 million watching on Charlie Kirk's YouTube, plus unspecified numbers on the other partner.
  • Daily Wire Plus — Company · Platform · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of streaming the TPUSA halftime show.
    And the TPUSA All-American halftime show outperformed expectations with 6.1 million people tuning in to watch on the YouTube live stream, another 1 million watching on Charlie Kirk's YouTube, plus.
  • Rumble — Company · Platform · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of streaming the TPUSA halftime show.
    And the TPUSA All-American halftime show outperformed expectations with 6.1 million people tuning in to watch on the YouTube live stream, another 1 million watching on Charlie Kirk's YouTube, plus.

Products & tech

  • All-American Road Show — Product · Owned/partner broadcasted event segment (TPUSA halftime show) · 2 mentions · first at
    Cited for large viewership numbers and positioned as a patriotic alternative to the Super Bowl halftime show.
    Plus. The lineup for the show included Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Bryce, and Gabby Barrett. The show aired at the same time as Super Bowl 60s official halftime show…
  • Venezuelan oil tanker — Product · Case study · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of its capture by US forces.
    That's the eighth tanker captured since the Trump administration began enforcing the embargo in January. Secretary of War Hegsath issued a statement on social media saying, quote, It ran and we.
  • F-22 — Product · Referenced military aircraft in news item · 2 mentions · first at
    Mentioned regarding Super Bowl flyover cancellation and rerouting for operational assignments.
    F-22 fighter planes were pulled from the Super Bowl flyover and rerouted at the last moment for operational assignments.

Concepts & topics

  • Fifth Amendment — Concept · Key argument · 2 mentions · first at
    Mentioned in the context of Galileain Maxwell invoking it during a House Oversight Committee hearing.
    Amendment today in response to nearly every question by the House Oversight Committee. The fifth amendment shields individuals from answering questions that may incriminate…
  • Bitcoin — Concept · Key argument · 2 mentions · first at
    Mentioned in the context of a ransom demand for Nancy Guthrie.
    Covered some major stories, including anti- ice protests reaching the Winter Olympics, Nancy Guthri's family offering to pay her $6 million ransom, and a dramatic downsizing at…
  • GLP-1 — Concept · Key argument · 2 mentions · first at
    Mentioned in the context of a weight loss supplement and FDA warnings.
    Supplement developed by doctors, and people are seeing some really impressive results. The ingredients in lean are backed by research showing that they can help lower blood…

Places & events

  • Super Bowl — Event · Setting · 3 mentions · first at
    Mentioned in the context of a flyover and halftime show, indicating its cultural significance.
  • Winter Olympics — Event · Setting · 3 mentions · first at
    Mentioned in the context of Team USA's performance and anti-ice protests.
    The US is off to a strong start at the 2026 Winter Olympics with some gold medals already secured. In the women's downhill and alpine skiing, Breezy Johnson got the gold. The American mix.
  • Armenia — Place · Setting · 3 mentions · first at
    Mentioned in the context of a civil nuclear agreement and US investment.
    Agreement as part of the Trump administration's efforts to secure peace in the South Caucuses. The agreement promises $9 billion in potential US investment in Armenia…
  • 2026 Winter Olympics — Event · Setting · 2 mentions · first at
    Mentioned in the context of Team USA's performance and anti-ice protests.
    They're led by skaters including Madison Chalk, Evan Bates, Alyssa Louu, and Ilia Molinen. Since 1924, Team USA has won a total of 330 medals in the Winter Olympics, including…
  • Brooklyn — Place · Setting · 2 mentions · first at
    Mentioned in the context of power outages and a mayor's controversial defense.
    Big news from the Big Apple as hundreds are without power in Brooklyn.
  • New York City, New York — Place · Setting · 2 mentions · first at
    Mentioned in the context of power outages and a mayor's controversial defense.
    In Bushwick alone, over a thousand residents are affected with many seeking shelter in hotels or one of the city's warming centers. But that's not the only issue New York City Mayor Zoron Mandani is forced to defend this week. Mdani is.
  • Milan Games — Event · Setting · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of Team USA's performance in the Winter Olympics.
    Molinen. Since 1924, Team USA has won a total of 330 medals in the Winter Olympics, including 114 golds. The US is currently in third place for gold medals for the Milan Games overall, behind Norway and Switzerland.
  • Tucson — Place · Setting · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of the search for Nancy Guthrie.
    The deadline for the 6 million Bitcoin ransom was Monday at 5 Mountain Time. At this time, the Pima County Sheriff's Office say they do not have a suspect or person of interest in this case. We're.
  • South Caucuses — Place · Setting · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of US efforts to secure peace in the region.
    Office, joining Armenian Prime Minister Nicole Pashinan to sign a civil nuclear agreement as part of the Trump administration's efforts to secure peace in the South Caucuses.…
  • Bushwick — Place · Setting · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of power outages in Brooklyn.
    In Bushwick alone, over a thousand residents are affected with many seeking shelter in hotels or one of the city's warming centers. But that's not the only issue New York City Mayor Zoron Mandani is forced to defend this week. Mdani is.
  • Operation Midnight Hammer — Event · Setting · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of US military activity.
    Multiple theaters. American aircraft have conducted recent strikes against ISIS targets in Syria and F-22s played a critical role last year in Operation Midnight Hammer, the B2…
  • Operation Absolute Resolve — Event · Setting · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of US military activity.
    Midnight Hammer, the B2 bomber le campaign against Iranian nuclear facilities. The F-22 also participated in Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela, establishing US dominance…

Media & podcasts

  • Finding Nancy Guthrie — Media · Primary recommendation · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned in the context of a true crime investigation series.
    This time, the Pima County Sheriff's Office say they do not have a suspect or person of interest in this case. We're breaking down every detail of this case in the Daily Wire…

Sponsors

  • Lean — Product · Sponsor product (weight loss supplement) · 3 mentions · first at
    Presented in an ad read as an alternative to weight-loss injections, with discount code and URL.
  • TPUSA — Company · Sponsor · 2 mentions · first at
    Mentioned in the context of its halftime show and its performance metrics.
    And the TPUSA All-American halftime show outperformed expectations with 6.1 million people tuning in to watch on the YouTube live stream, another 1 million watching on Charlie Kirk's YouTube, plus.
  • Brick House Nutrition — Company · Sponsor · 2 mentions · first at
    Mentioned as the sponsor of the episode, promoting a weight loss supplement.
    Off and free rush shipping so you can add lean to your healthy diet and exercise plan. Visit takeclean.com and enter wire for your discount. That's promo code wire at takelean.com today.

Full transcript with timestamps

Team USA grabs more golds, Galain Maxwell invokes the Fifth Amendment, and TPUSA's halftime show racks up big numbers. I'm Georgia How with Daily Wire executive editor John Bickley. It's Monday, February 9th, and this is Evening Wire.

The US is off to a strong start at the 2026 Winter Olympics with some gold medals already secured. In the women's downhill and alpine skiing, Breezy Johnson got the gold. The American mix team captured gold in figure skating. They're led by skaters including Madison Chalk, Evan Bates, Alyssa Louu, and Ilia Molinen. Since 1924, Team USA has won a total of 330 medals in the Winter Olympics, including 114 golds. The US is currently in third place for gold medals for the Milan Games overall, behind Norway and Switzerland.

We're on day nine of the search for Nancy Guthrie. Daily Wire reporter Lyndon Blake has the latest. Monday afternoon, Savannah Guthrie released a new video pleading for her mother's return. This was the fourth video from the family and the first video that appears to be unscripted. This video is more of a plea for the public's help in finding 84year-old Nancy Guthrie instead of a direct message to the alleged author of a ransom note. Here's a little bit of what Savannah said.

We believe our mom is still out there. We need your help. Law enforcement is working tirelessly around the clock trying to bring her home, trying to find her. So, I'm coming on just to ask you not just for your prayers, but no matter where you are, even if you're far from Tucson, if you see anything, if you hear anything, if there's anything at all that seems strange to you that you report to law enforcement, we are at an hour of desperation and we need your help.

The deadline for the 6 million Bitcoin ransom was Monday at 5 Mountain Time. At this time, the Pima County Sheriff's Office say they do not have a suspect or person of interest in this case. We're breaking down every detail of this case in the Daily Wire series, Finding Nancy Guthrie, a Daily Wire true crime investigation. It's on Spotify, Apple, and the Daily Wire platforms.

Jeffrey Epstein's longtime associate, Galileain Maxwell, invoked the Fifth Amendment today in response to nearly every question by the House Oversight Committee. The fifth amendment shields individuals from answering questions that may incriminate them. Maxwell has said she'll give a full account of what she knows if she's guaranteed clemency for her 20-year sentence. But President Trump has been non-committal on the issue, saying he quote has not thought about it.

British Prime Minister Kier's chief of staff fell on his sword over the weekend, resigning over alleged Epstein links. Here's Daily Wire reporter Tim Pierce with the story. The prime minister's chief of staff resigned on Sunday amid increasing pressure on Starmer to step aside. This comes after the latest trove of Epstein files and emails linked one of his former ambassadors to the late convicted pedophile. Emails show that former UK ambassador to the US, Peter Mandlesson, appeared to share confidential information with Epstein during the 2008 financial crisis. Other files revealed that Epstein paid Mandlesson $75,000 between 2003 and 2004. In a statement, Starmer's chief of staff, Morgan Mweeny, took responsibility for Mandlesson's appointment. Starmer also released a statement showing appreciation for Mweeny's work, saying, quote, "Our party, and I owe him a debt of gratitude, and I thank him for his

service." British cabinet minister Pat McFaden said that blaming Mweeny for Mandlesson's appointment is a mistake, saying, quote, "It's a prime ministerial appointment, and prime ministers have to take responsibility for the decisions that they make." Conservative Japanese Prime Minister Sai Takahuchi has led her party to a landslide victory in this week's elections. She now has a clear mandate from the people to strengthen ties with the US, increase defense spending, and kickstart Japan's economy. The prime minister took a major gamble, calling national elections just 3 months into her tenure. She was hoping to capitalize on a growing conservative movement in Japan, and it paid off. Her coalition won overwhelmingly, now holding 354 of the 465 seats in the lower house of parliament. That's more than a 3/4 majority. President Trump congratulated Takahuchi in her victory, posting to Truth Social, quote, "Sana's bold and

wise decision to call for an election paid off big time." Hong Kong's Jimmy Lie has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, adding friction to US China ties. Daily Wire senior editor Joel Needler has the story. Lie is the publisher behind the popular Hong Kong newspaper Apple Daily. The sentence was justified under a national security law widely used to crack down on critics of the Chinese Communist Party. Lie, a 78-year-old Chinese-born British citizen, was convicted in December of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and publish sedicious material.

Lie was accused of supporting the massive pro-democracy protests that broke out in Hong Kong in 2019 and has been detained since August of 2020, spending more than 1,800 days in solitary confinement. In December, President Trump said this about the case.

I feel so badly. Uh I spoke to President Xi about it. I asked to consider his release. He's not well. He's an older man and he's not well. So I did put that request out. We'll see what happens. Six former Apple Daily employees were also sentenced Monday, receiving prison terms ranging from 6 to 10 years. The US State Department condemned the sentencing and called for lies release. US forces captured a Venezuelan oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after a month-long pursuit. That's the eighth tanker captured since the Trump administration began enforcing the embargo in January. Secretary of War Hegsath issued a statement on social media saying, quote, "It ran and we followed. By land, air, or sea, our armed forces will find you and deliver justice. You'll run out of fuel long before you'll outrun us.

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Anthony Aguular is now running for political office as a Green Party candidate. Daily Wire foreign affairs reporter Cassie Akiva has the story. The former Green Beret went viral last July with his claim that he saw a young Gazin boy named Amir quote gunned down by Israel's military at a Trump administrationbacked Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid site. His detailed story landed him spots on major media outlets like NBC News and prominent podcasts, including twice on the Tucker Carlson show. However, reporting from the Daily Wire later confirmed that the incident never happened. Most importantly, the child he claims was shot dead in front of him is alive. Video from that day contradicts virtually all the details from Aguilar's story, prompting NBC News to take down the reporting. Despite the public implosion of the story, Aguilar is now touting his whistleblower status as a reason to vote for him. He is

competing to represent North Carolina's 13th congressional district. Vice President JD Vance is in Armenia today. Daily Wire reporter Zach Juul has the details.

Vance became the highest ranking US official to ever visit Armenia while in office, joining Armenian Prime Minister Nicole Pashinan to sign a civil nuclear agreement as part of the Trump administration's efforts to secure peace in the South Caucuses. The agreement promises $9 billion in potential US investment in Armenia, including an 11 million shipment of US drones to the South Caucus' country. Vance called the agreement a quote win-win that will provide additional energy exports for the United States as well as economic development and security for Armenia.

The civil nuclear agreement marks a major shift for Armenia which has long relied on Russia for its energy and security. Here's Vance speaking earlier today alongside Pesin. We're not just making peace for Armenia, we're also creating real prosperity for Armenia and the United States together. I really do believe that tonight marks a new beginning for Armenia and the United States and the partnership that our country can have together.

Big news from the Big Apple as hundreds are without power in Brooklyn. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Zoran Mdani is being blasted for defending a knife wielding suspect. Daily Wire reporter Brea Stole has the story. Brooklyn residents supplied with electricity by Coned found themselves in the dark and cold late Saturday all the way through this morning with time to restore being pushed back repeatedly. It's currently 3° weather in the city with windchill making it feel closer to -14°. In Bushwick alone, over a thousand residents are affected with many seeking shelter in hotels or one of the city's warming centers. But that's not the only issue New York City Mayor Zoron Mandani is forced to defend this week. Mdani is also facing criticism for siding with a knife wielding suspect who allegedly charged police. The family of 22-year-old Javez Chakraorti called 911 when he was having a mental health

episode, hoping to have him involuntarily removed from the home. Chakraorti has schizophrenia. The family said two officers arrived and were let into the home where Chakraorti walked out from his room and grabbed a large kitchen knife. He then ignored warnings and approached an officer who opened fire, hitting him four times. Mani visited Chakraborti in the hospital and later said this at a press conference.

Javez needs mental health treatment, not criminal prosecution by a district attorney.

Men's tellaalth company HIMS has dropped a fat loss pill from their catalog after an FDA warning. Here's Daily Wire political reporter Cameron Arcam with the details. Online teleaalth company Hims and Hers has reversed course on selling a compounded pill form of the WGO GLP-p1 weight loss drug following warnings from the FDA. With a proposed price tag of $49, HIMS compounded drug would have been the cheapest GLP1 on the market. But the FDA has never tested or approved the drug in pill form. Compounding in which pharmacies mix ingredients for specialized medicines or to copy a drug but at different dosages has flourished as Americans chase cheaper prices for drugs. The practice is legal under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act in certain circumstances, but the FDA and HHS under RFK Jr. have expressed their intention to restrict GLP-1 ingredients used in compounded drugs, citing concerns over

quality, safety, and potential violations of federal law. F-22 fighter planes were pulled from the Super Bowl flyover and rerouted at the last moment for operational assignments. Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prejakamo has more. F22 Raptors, which were originally slated to participate in this weekend's Super Bowl flyover, were pulled last minute for operational assignments. While officials declined to provide specifics, the decision comes amid heightened US military activity across multiple theaters. American aircraft have conducted recent strikes against ISIS targets in Syria and F-22s played a critical role last year in Operation Midnight Hammer, the B2 bomber le campaign against Iranian nuclear facilities. The F-22 also participated in Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela, establishing US dominance in the airspace over Caracus. Officials also emphasized that Super Bowl flyovers do not require additional taxpayer

funding. The flights are conducted as part of scheduled training which allows air crews to participate precise timing, coordination, and maintenance recovery under realorld conditions. And the TPUSA All-American halftime show outperformed expectations with 6.1 million people tuning in to watch on the YouTube live stream, another 1 million watching on Charlie Kirk's YouTube, plus unspecified numbers on the other partner sites including Rumble and Daily Wire Plus. The lineup for the show included Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Bryce, and Gabby Barrett. The show aired at the same time as Super Bowl 60s official halftime show featuring Bad Bunny and advertised a patriotic family-friendly alternative.

Those are your drive home updates this evening. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com. And in case you missed it earlier today, we covered some major stories, including anti- ice protests reaching the Winter Olympics, Nancy Guthri's family offering to pay her $6 million ransom, and a dramatic downsizing at the Washington Post. Thanks for tuning in. We'll be back tomorrow morning with another full edition of Morning Wire.

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Georgia How (Host), John Bickley (Host), Lyndon Blake (Guest), Tim Pierce (Guest), Joel Needler (Guest), Cassie Akiva (Guest), Zach Juul (Guest), Brea Stole (Guest).

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Team USA achieved a strong start at the 2026 Winter Olympics, securing gold medals in women's downhill skiing and figure skating, while the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie continues, with her daughter Savannah publicly appealing for assistance in locating her missing mother amid a ransom situation. Ghislaine Maxwell's invocation of the Fifth Amendment also highlights ongoing legal…

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