Overview of Nancy Guthrie Search, Dow’s Historic Milestone, Trump Shares Racist Video and more
This CNN Podcasts episode (Five Good Things, host Afoma DK) presents five headline items for Friday, February 6. The show briefs listeners on the ongoing disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, a Wall Street milestone as the Dow hits 50,000, developments in several high-profile criminal cases, President Trump sharing (and removing) a racist video, and a couple of featured podcast segments about sports betting and grief. Below are concise summaries and the key takeaways for each story.
1) Nancy Guthrie disappearance — latest
- What happened: Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing from her Tucson, Arizona home for six days.
- Ransom notes: At least one media outlet (including two CNN affiliates) received emails demanding millions in Bitcoin for Nancy’s return. Law enforcement has not yet confirmed authenticity or linkage to the disappearance.
- Details mentioned in notes: The messages reportedly referenced Nancy being “OK but scared,” an Apple Watch, and a damaged floodlight. Placement of the Apple Watch (not publicly disclosed) may be of investigative interest.
- Reward and investigation: The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to Nancy’s recovery and the arrest/conviction of those involved. Authorities say they currently have no suspects.
- Local reaction: Neighbors express alarm and concern for Nancy’s safety.
2) Dow reaches 50,000 — market milestone
- Milestone: The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 50,000 points for the first time, a record high to open 2026.
- Context: The Dow has hit major milestones over its long history (10,000 in 1999, 40,000 in 2024). This reflects investor optimism about the U.S. economic outlook despite geopolitical risks and debates about Fed independence.
3) Arrest tied to 2012 Benghazi attack
- Arrest announced: Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrest of Zubar Albaqash, described as a “key participant” in the 2012 attack on the U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya.
- Charges: He will face murder, attempted murder, terrorism, and arson charges. He was reportedly charged 11 years ago; the case remained sealed until this arrest.
- Agencies involved: Bondi credited the FBI, State Department, and CIA for coordinating the arrest. Albaqash reportedly arrived in the U.S. the morning of the announcement.
4) Luigi Mangione — murder trial scheduling and double jeopardy concerns
- Case background: Luigi Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024.
- Scheduling: A judge set Mangione’s state murder trial to start in June — three months before his federal charges proceed.
- Defense reaction: Mangione and his attorney argued this amounts to “double jeopardy” (being tried for related charges in two forums) and that the defense is unprepared for a June trial.
- Legal status updates: Previously, top state charges (including terrorism-related counts) were dismissed in September; a federal judge recently threw out the death penalty in the federal case.
5) Trump shares racist video — controversy and fallout
- What happened: President Donald Trump posted a video on Truth Social depicting former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes in a jungle.
- Response: The video provoked bipartisan outrage. Trump later removed the video.
- White House reaction: Initially the White House downplayed the reaction as “fake outrage,” then blamed a staffer for posting the video as it moved into damage-control mode.
- Outreach: CNN sought comment from the Obamas; the episode highlights the political and reputational consequences.
Other segments mentioned
- Sports betting podcast (Terms of Service): Discusses the rise of sports betting (Americans wagered roughly $150 billion in 2024), the role of apps and leagues, and addiction risks. Guest: Harry Levant (gambling counselor, director of gambling policy at Northeastern’s Public Health Advocacy Institute).
- Grief/personal story podcast: Interview with writer and poet Megan Fowley about grief after the death of poet Andrea Gibson; themes include finding joy amid loss and community-building.
Notable quotes / soundbites
- Neighbor on Nancy Guthrie case: “I’ve just been very alarmed … It’s for Nancy. I just don’t want to imagine what happened that night and what she might have felt at that moment.”
- Luigi Mangione (in court): “Same trial twice — double jeopardy by any common sense definition.”
- AG Pam Bondi: “We have never forgotten those heroes. and we have never stopped seeking justice for that crime against our nation.” (on Benghazi arrest)
Key takeaways & what to watch next
- Nancy Guthrie case: Watch for FBI updates, verification of ransom notes, and further details about the Apple Watch/floodlight references.
- Markets: Continued monitoring of macroeconomic news and Fed signals that could affect the Dow’s trajectory.
- Legal developments: Upcoming state trial for Mangione (June) and ongoing federal proceedings; additional developments in the Benghazi prosecution may follow.
- Political fallout: Expect continued scrutiny and political reaction around the racist video incident, including institutional responses from the White House and broader political leaders.
If you want a one-line recap to share: Nancy Guthrie remains missing with possible ransom emails reported; the Dow hit a historic 50,000; a key Benghazi suspect was arrested; Luigi Mangione’s state trial is set for June amid double-jeopardy claims; and President Trump briefly posted (then removed) a racist video, prompting major backlash.