Intimate Knowledge Morning Run: RIP Robert Carradine, Tonight’s SOTU Speech, More Epstein Fallout, Nick Reiner Arraignment, Congressman’s “Sexy” Texts, N-Word Non Apology and Vonn Leg Saved
Feb 24, 2026
They recap a blizzard’s fallout and travel chaos. They report on Robert Carradine’s death and mental health awareness. They preview the upcoming State of the Union spectacle. They cover fresh Epstein-related arrests in the U.K. and a high-profile medical contributor stepping back. They note violent cartel unrest in Mexico and Lindsey Vonn’s near-amputation scare. They mention courtroom drama and explosive political texts.
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State Of The Union Has Become Political Theater
- Amy and TJ frame the State of the Union as theater where members' reactions become stories unto themselves.
- They note Trump's own warning it would be long and that attendees' behavior often becomes part of the spectacle.
US Women's Hockey Politely Declined SOTU Invite
- The U.S. women's Olympic hockey team politely declined the State of the Union invite, citing timing and academic/professional commitments.
- Their formal reply emphasized gratitude and scheduling conflicts after their gold-medal run.
Epstein File Fallout Keeps Reaching Global Figures
- New Epstein-related document releases continue to shake politics and institutions internationally.
- Amy cites arrests and resignations in the UK and U.S., including Peter Mandelson's arrest and Peter Attia's resignation from CBS.