January 16th, 2026: College Basketball, Verizon And My Latest Show

Host Lindsey Vernick delivers a fast‑paced roundup from Jan 16, 2026, covering a deadly ICE operation in Minneapolis that ignited protests and national debate, a nationwide Verizon outage that left customers offline for hours and was met with a $20 credit, and a sweeping college basketball gambling scandal with dozens charged. The episode mixes hard news with lighter moments—Lindsey's TV gig, a shoutout to Wi‑Fi as MVP, a simple cooking tip, and her trademark sarcastic commentary. Quick, sharp, and often funny, this episode gives you'll the headlines and a few laughs to close out the week.