Podcast Summary: The Five – "Search For Nancy Guthrie Intensifies"
Date: February 13, 2026
Podcast: The Five (FOX News Podcasts)
Episode Theme:
This episode centers on key ongoing news stories, with a major focus on developments in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case in Tucson, Arizona. The panel also dives into U.S. domestic politics, controversies surrounding Democratic politicians, ongoing media bias debates, and more, delivering their characteristic mix of reporting, analysis, and banter.
Main Theme:
Intensifying Search for Nancy Guthrie
- Ongoing law enforcement efforts and investigations into the disappearance of Tucson resident Nancy Guthrie.
- Controversies and conflicting reports over evidence handling between the Pima County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI.
- Developing leads and community involvement in the search.
- Broader discussions on national political dynamics, including Democratic leadership and the legacy of former President Trump.
Key Discussion Points
1. Search for Nancy Guthrie – Evidence and Breaking Developments
Timestamps: [00:40]-[03:27], [21:49]-[31:21]
- Allegations & Law Enforcement Response
- Allegations surfaced that the Pima County Sheriff’s Office was withholding evidence from the FBI.
- Critical evidence includes DNA found at Nancy Guthrie’s home (not matching Nancy or her family) and a black glove found two miles from the house, not on the property as initially rumored.
- Sheriff admits to using a private Florida lab for evidence analysis, not the FBI's Quantico lab, causing friction between agencies.
"FBI sources tell Fox News Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos withheld critical evidence… including a glove found inside Nancy’s home. The Sheriff told Fox 'there was no glove found in the home' and defended his actions."
— Kennedy [01:19]
- New Suspect Details & Public Engagement
- Doorcam footage reveals a suspect described as a 5'9"-5'10" male with a black Ozark Trail backpack.
- FBI doubles reward to $100,000 and requests community doorcam videos from a two-mile radius.
- A second, unrelated home security video is under review for potential links.
“The man in Nancy Guthrie’s door cam video is officially now a suspect… Agents identified his backpack as a black 25 liter Ozark Trail hiker pack.”
— Kennedy [01:19]
- Fresh DNA Development & Case Trajectory
- DNA evidence found in the home “is not Nancy Guthrie’s nor any family member’s" and is undergoing comprehensive testing.
- Confusion over the discovery of the glove is clarified on-air; it was found two miles away, not in the house.
“They have sent for testing that was found in the house… not from Nancy Guthrie. The implication obviously is that neither is it from the family members.”
— Emily Campagno relaying Sheriff's statements [22:09]
- Law Enforcement Resources & Public Involvement
- Over 400 investigators (local, state, federal) are involved; tens of thousands of tips have been received.
- Commitment to not stop until Nancy is found.
“We are just not stopping. Nobody is showing any signs of exhaustion here because we are working 24/7.”
— Emily Campagno, relaying Sheriff's comments [27:26]
2. Democratic Politics: Global Posturing and 2028 Buzz
Timestamps: [03:27]-[13:00], [06:50]-[09:01]
- Democrats on the World Stage
- Discussion on Democratic contenders (notably AOC and Gavin Newsom) at the Munich Security Conference.
- Panelists dismiss their foreign policy seriousness and anticipate infighting.
"AOC ventures into foreign policy... I was frightened at the thought of this woman being commander in chief, equally frightened at the idea of Gavin Newsom being commander in chief."
— Tyrus [07:15]
- Contrasts with Trump’s Image & Legacy
- Panel touts Trump’s “economic boom” and “foreign policy fortitude.”
- Discussion of Democrats’ attempts to wait out Trump and reclaim a pre-Trump status quo internationally.
- Arguments over who best articulates a message, with Jesse acknowledging AOC’s clear though controversial message about global authoritarianism and working-class discontent.
"If democracies don't deliver for the working class, the working classes are going to vote in strongmen, and the strong men are going to tear apart the world... In order to stop that, we have to raise taxes on the wealthy."
— Jesse Waters summarizing AOC’s speech [11:22]
3. Minnesota Fraud Scandal & Federal-State Accountability
Timestamps: [13:00]-[21:17]
- Governor Tim Walz & Massive Fraud
- Minnesota lost as much as $9-20 billion to fraud involving Somali-linked groups.
- Governor Walz proposes a $10 million taxpayer bailout, which the panel mocks as wildly insufficient, given the scale of losses.
"Democratic leaders seem to have a new motto lately. 'We break it, you pay for it.'"
— Tyrus [13:43]
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AG Keith Ellison grilled for alleged ties to fraudsters; Republicans call for accountability and potential jail time.
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Political Fallout & Critique
- The panel lampoons Walz for blaming the federal government, comparing his stance to a “drunk driver suing the pedestrian he hit.”
“He had a massive tantrum in his state. He is totally disqualified and unqualified to continue leading it and yet still manages to put the onus on the federal government and blame everyone else.”
— Kayleigh McEnany [18:46]
4. Media Bias, CNN, and Trump Coverage
Timestamps: [31:21]-[37:53]
- CNN’s Coverage and Self-Perception
- Analysis of CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins’ claim that the network is unbiased.
- The panel strongly disagrees, citing negative coverage statistics, inconsistent fact-checking, and “activist” behaviors from journalists.
“CNN to me is like a constantly cheating spouse who gas lit you every time they came home smelling like cheap perfume and their underwear on backwards.”
— Greg Gutfeld [33:04]
- Calls for True Media Neutrality
- Noting the persistent polarity in treatment of Trump vs. Biden, panelists muse that fair reporting would only be proven with tough coverage of a future Democratic president.
“There is such a clear demarcation in the way they cover a Democrat president versus a Republican president.”
— Kennedy [35:25]
5. Lighter Segment: Fan Mail and Pop Culture Banter
Timestamps: [38:26]-[41:41]
- Fan Mail Friday: Exotic Pets and Breakups
- Panelists joke about what exotic pet they’d choose (mini Brit Hume, piranhas, jaguar, baby tigers, Gila monsters).
- Suggestions for breaking up range from bluntness to faking one's own death or ghosting.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Shifting the Trump Economy Narrative:
“When you come down 2.4% in January, in addition to having a really great jobs picture, that’s bad news for people trying to hang economic doom and gloom on the president.”
— Kennedy [05:28] -
On Covering AOC and Newsom:
“My former favorite rivalry in the Democrat Party was Newsom versus Harris. Now it's Newsom versus AOC, and I hope they politically destroy each other.”
— Kennedy [06:50] -
On Minnesota’s Fraud Scandal:
“Any other governor looking at Walz around the country, no one's following this guy's lead. This guy tanked his economy. He tanked his reelection. Two people are dead.”
— Jesse Waters [15:23]
Timestamps for Critical Segments
- Nancy Guthrie Evidence & Law Enforcement Debate:
[00:40]-[03:27], [21:49]-[31:21] - Democrats, World Stage & Legacy of Trump:
[03:27]-[13:00], [06:50]-[09:01] - Minnesota’s Scandal and Response:
[13:00]-[21:17] - Media Criticism and CNN:
[31:21]-[37:53] - Fan Mail Friday (Light Banter):
[38:26]-[41:41]
Closing Summary
This episode of "The Five" provides fresh updates on the Nancy Guthrie case, highlighting law enforcement struggles, investigative confusion, and public engagement. Simultaneously, the hosts analyze evolving Democratic dynamics, defend Trump’s record on economic and foreign policy fronts, dissect a massive state-level corruption scandal, and renew criticisms of mainstream media bias—all with their trademark mix of skepticism, humor, and spirited debate. The lighter final segment keeps the tone varied before the episode wraps.