Podcast Summary: The Five – “TMZ: FBI Looking At Ring Cam”
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: February 12, 2026
Panelists: Jesse Watters, Brian Kilmeade, Kennedy, Dana Perino, Greg Gutfeld, (with reporting from Trace Gallagher)
Overview
This episode of The Five dives into several fast-moving and hot-button stories dominating the headlines in February 2026. Anchored by Jesse Watters and Fox’s iconic panel, the hour covers the breaking developments of the Nancy Guthrie disappearance and the FBI’s interest in a critical ring cam video, ICE's operation drawing down after a controversial surge in Minnesota, volatile hearings featuring Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Epstein files, intra-Democrat strife as highlighted by the Atlantic's critique, the complexity of reporting on violent crime and gender identity after a Canadian mass shooting, and, finally, a lighter segment starring Mike Tyson's unusual new role.
The discussion is lively, pointed, and distinctly in the sharp, irreverent Fox News tone.
Key Segments and Discussion Points
1. Fox News Alert: Nancy Guthrie Disappearance & the Ring Cam Video
[01:10–03:41]
- Trace Gallagher reports on the latest in the hunt for Nancy Guthrie. The FBI’s interest is piqued by a TMZ-acquired ring cam video showing a man with a strikingly similar backpack to the one from Guthrie’s doorstep, five miles away, during the relevant timeframe.
- There’s confusion and debate over the precise timeline:
- Sheriff’s department: Nest Cam disabled at 1:47am at Guthrie's house.
- TMZ/law enforcement source: The ring cam video timestamp (1:52am, location five miles away) would make the suspect's presence at the Guthrie house impossible—unless the Guthrie house video was, as TMZ suggests, from 2:12am, which makes the timeline feasible for the suspect to travel.
- “If this person is relevant to the case, either the sheriff's department is wrong, Jesse, or TMZ is wrong.” – Trace Gallagher [03:24]
2. Operation Metro Surge Drawdown in Minnesota (ICE Operation)
[03:41–14:33]
- The panel discusses Tom Homan’s announcement of the end of the controversial ICE “Operation Metro Surge” after rounds of arrests and finding over 3,300 missing unaccompanied children.
- “After rescuing missing kids and bagging thousands of bad hombres…” – Jesse Watters [03:53]
- The Democratic response is criticized for not “taking the win,” and the debate gets heated over percentages of “violent criminal” migrant arrests.
- Dana Perino: Highlights that “showing competence in government” garners respect and support, regardless of who’s in charge. Praises Homan’s methodical, stats-based approach.
- Greg Gutfeld: Lambasts Katie Couric’s spin minimizing the 14% statistic of arrested violent offenders—“If 14% of your plate of pasta was ground up glass, would you eat it?” [09:07]
- Kennedy: Frames the ICE operation’s impact on local politics and the reduction in protests, comparing officials’ approaches to Ulysses S. Grant and George McClellan.
- “We needed to bring the temperature down and look, magically ICE is able to draw down and you're not seeing as many deadly protests in the streets. And I think this is ultimately what the president wanted all along.” – Kennedy [13:28]
3. Judiciary Hearing Chaos: Pam Bondi, Epstein Files, and Congressional Dysfunction
[15:30–23:33]
- Attorney General Pam Bondi faces an acrimonious, chaotic House hearing as Democrats grill her, with the Epstein files and Donald Trump's connections in focus.
- Brian Kilmeade questions the seriousness of congressional oversight versus political theater: “Is your job to solicit answers? ...Or are you just looking to raise money?” [16:30]
- Kennedy criticizes Bondi’s emotional style contrasted with “laconic sick burns” from calm witnesses like Scott Bessant. “She comes off like a shrieking Karen… She needs to tone it down a little bit.” [18:12]
- Greg Gutfeld notes the performative aspect for politicians auditioning for higher visibility and donations, dismissing the hearings as “ideological target practice.” [22:31]
- Dana Perino: Observes that many members are absent, with only those needing primary campaign footage showing up: “The ones who are there are the ones who are trying to raise a little bit of money for their bases.” [19:28]
4. Democratic Party Struggles: Atlantic Article, Newsom Embarrassment, and Internal Tensions
[25:06–32:31]
- Discussion pivots to a critical Atlantic article, “The Democrats Aren’t Built for This, That’s Not Good,” pointing out performative wokeness and a lack of seriousness within the party.
- Kennedy lampoons DNC quirks and woke culture, including “stolen land acknowledgments” and staff revolting against coming back to the office.
- Jesse Watters: Mocks the party’s focus on pronouns and identity labels: “If you want to save democracy, put on some pants, take a shower, and drive into work.” [27:15]
- Dana Perino: Connects Gavin Newsom’s awkwardness at a Planned Parenthood event—upstaged by his wife, Jennifer Newsom.
- “That is the first time publicly you see that he really didn't have any idea what to do.” – Brian Kilmeade on Newsom [29:41]
- Greg Gutfeld: Sees “emasculation” and a lack of fun as Democratic Party problems: “It’s an emasculated party... they’ve transitioned themselves.” [32:05]
5. Reporting on the Transgender Mass Shooter in Canada
[32:59–37:58]
- Brian Kilmeade details a mass shooting in Canada by a trans-identifying adolescent, noting how police and media are careful to use the “right” pronouns but omit discussion of possible connections to mental health and drug interventions.
- Greg Gutfeld is critical of the media’s selective interest: “I remember the days when the media cared about mass shootings. But now that they're turning out to be trans... they want nothing to do with it except to disguise the identity of their idealized martyr.” [33:55]
- Kennedy: Discusses the intersection of mental illness and gender dysphoria, emphasizing the vulnerability of young people and the dangers of treating them as “unsteady laboratories.”
- Jesse Watters: “If you have a police chief who's afraid to offend a dead killer, your whole society is cooked.” [36:41]
- Dana Perino: Cites a Wall Street Journal op-ed about transition regret, urging for medical follow-up and caution.
6. Mike Tyson’s Redemption and the “Maha” Movement
[38:26–41:05]
- Greg Gutfeld introduces a softer story: Mike Tyson becomes a celebrity face for the “Maha” movement (healthy eating), supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a campaign to make healthier food accessible.
- Panel: Jokes about processed food, Tyson's influence, and redemption:
- “He is can be redeemed. Can you be redeemed?” – Greg Gutfeld [40:43]
- “I'm irredeemable.” – Jesse Watters [40:49]
- Brian Kilmeade: Acknowledges the challenge of affordable healthy food in working-class communities.
- Kennedy: Praises Tyson’s life evolution: “If you maintain that passion throughout your life, you are capable of anything.” [40:12]
- Panel: Jokes about processed food, Tyson's influence, and redemption:
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Trace Gallagher (on evidence confusion): "If this person is relevant to the case, either the sheriff's department is wrong, Jesse, or TMZ is wrong." — [03:24]
- Greg Gutfeld (on Katie Couric): "If 14% of your plate of pasta is ground up glass, would you eat it?" — [09:07]
- Kennedy (on ICE operations): "We needed to bring the temperature down and look, magically ICE is able to draw down and you're not seeing as many deadly protests in the streets." — [13:28]
- Kennedy (on Pam Bondi): "She comes off like a shrieking Karen... She needs to tone it down a little bit." — [18:12]
- Brian Kilmeade (on congressional hearings): "Is your job to solicit answers? ...Or are you just looking to raise money?" — [16:30]
- Greg Gutfeld (on the Democrats): "It’s an emasculated party... they’ve transitioned themselves." — [32:05]
- Jesse Watters (on woke activism): "If you want to save democracy, put on some pants, take a shower, and drive into work." — [27:15]
- Greg Gutfeld (on trans shooter media coverage): "They want nothing to do with it except to disguise the identity of their idealized martyr." — [33:55]
- Kennedy (on Tyson): "If you maintain that passion throughout your life, you are capable of anything." — [40:12]
Timestamps for Important Segments
- Nancy Guthrie Disappearance/Ring Cam: [01:10–03:41]
- ICE Operation Metro Surge/Migrant Crime: [03:41–14:33]
- Pam Bondi & Congressional Hearings: [15:30–23:33]
- Democrats, Gavin Newsom, Internal Division: [25:06–32:31]
- Canadian Trans Shooter Coverage: [32:59–37:58]
- Mike Tyson & Healthy Food Movement: [38:26–41:05]
Language and Tone
The episode maintains the signature Five blend of sarcasm, sharp partisan critique, topical pop culture references, and banter. The panel isn’t shy about overt criticism of political opponents, with rhetorical flourishes (e.g., food metaphors, historical analogies, jabs at media figures) and irreverent, occasionally provocative humor.
Summary
The Five’s February 12, 2026 episode is a brisk, wide-ranging survey of the week’s most polarizing and headline-grabbing stories, blending breaking news coverage (Nancy Guthrie case update), partisan debate (ICE raids, Democrat infighting), cultural critique (trans issues in media), and entertainment (Mike Tyson’s “Maha” turn). The conversation is alternately intense, mocking, and self-aware—a microcosm of the 2026 American media and political climate.