Mid Morning Mike Check 6/8/2026

The defense takes its turn in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial. On what they base their case? Self-defense? Race? We go live to the Collin County Courthouse. The NBA Finals land in New York City tonight. and that means layers upon layers of security at Madison Square Garden, especially with President Trump in attendance. Steven Spielberg loves movies about aliens and UFOs, and now he has another one coming up. "Disclosure Day" hits theaters this week, and we have a preview. It's not just cattle anymore. Of the two new cases of screw-worm in Texas, one of them is in a dog! What is screw-worm, and where did it come from? Two high-profile murder cases: First, the latest on the Karmelo Anthony case in McKinney. And then, Karen Read, acquitted of murder one year ago, is pushing back. The sloooow vote count continues in the L.A. Mayor's race. President Trump is so mad about it, he blew up in an interview this weekend with Meet the Press. More on solo-maxxing. Pop Culture Diva Stephanie Blumenthal tells us the REAL reason so many young people have given up on dating. It's not ALL about the money. Today in History -- a look back at one of the most famous (and heartbreaking) wartime photographs ever taken, 53 years ago today.