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June 22, 2025

ABC NEWS LIVE ‘PRIME’ ANCHOR LINSEY DAVIS HAS FIRST BROADCAST INTERVIEW WITH MAHMOUD KHALIL SINCE HIS RELEASE FROM CUSTODY ON MONDAY, JUNE 23

ABC News Live “Prime” anchor Linsey Davis has the first broadcast interview with Mahmoud Khalil since being released from custody in Louisiana. Davis asks Khalil about his more than 100 days in immigration detention, what it was like to reunite with his wife and son, and what message he has for President Trump. The interview will air and stream across ABC News programs and platforms, including a first look on “World News Tonight” Sunday, “Good Morning America” on Monday, June 23, followed by the in-depth interview airing Monday in “Prime,” the Emmy® Award-nominated streaming primetime show, at 7:00 p.m. EDT. Khalil, a legal U.S. resident, was detained on March 8 at his apartment building in Manhattan over his participation in pro-Palestinian demonstrations, including those at Columbia University. His was the first high profile arrest under President Donald Trump’s crackdown on international students who joined campus protests against the war in Gaza. Tune in Monday, June 23, for the f

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June 20, 2025

HIGHLIGHTS FOR ‘ABC NEWS LIVE PRIME WITH LINSEY DAVIS,’ JUNE 23-27

Check out the “ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis” highlights below for the week of June 23-27. The Emmy® Award-nominated newscast streams weeknights starting at 7 p.m. EDT on ABC News Live, America’s No. 1 streaming news channel. ABC News Live is available on Disney+, Hulu, The Roku Channel, YouTube, YouTube TV, Samsung TV Plus, Amazon, Pluto TV, TikTok, ABCNews.com, the ABC News and ABC News Live apps, and more. Highlights of the week include the following (subject to change): Monday, June 23 – Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Ala.) (“Far from Home: An Alaskan Senator Faces the Extreme Climate of Washington, D.C.”); author and former Sen. Carol Moseley Braun (D-Ill.) (“Trailblazer: Perseverance in Life and Politics”); Prime Focus, featuring Devin Dwyer exploring` the impact of Justice Amy Coney Barrett since taking office, highlighting key rulings and how Americans are responding to her decisions Tuesday, June 24 – Guests TBA; Prime Focus, featuring Jay O’Brien diving into the more-than-1,

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June 20, 2025

PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS FOR ABC NEWS’ ‘GOOD MORNING AMERICA’ AND ‘GMA3’ JUNE 23-28

The following report highlights the programming of ABC’s Emmy® Award-winning “Good Morning America” and Emmy Award-nominated “GMA3” during the week of June 23-28. “Good Morning America” is a two-hour, live program airing Monday-Friday (7:00-9:00 a.m. EDT), and Saturday-Sunday mornings (check local listings) on ABC. “GMA3” is a one-hour program airing weekdays at 1:00 p.m. EDT /12:00 p.m. CDT on ABC. Simone Swink is the senior executive producer for both programs. Highlights of the week include the following (subject to change): Good Morning America Monday, June 23 – Actress Liza Colon (“The Bear”); GRAMMY® Award-winning singer and actor Josh Groban previews the Jimmy Awards; actor Idris Elba (“Heads of State”); Byrdie Beauty Awards with social media director Star Donaldson featuring everyday essentials for $40 or less; co-host of ABC’s “The View” Joy Behar (“Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything”). Tuesday, June 24 – InStyle Magazine’s Editor-in-Chef Sally Holmes reports on the “sporty

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June 20, 2025

ON AN ALL-NEW ‘20/20’: WILL A KILLER’S SHOCKING AND ELABORATE SCHEME HELP HIM GET AWAY WITH MURDER IN COLLEGE STUDENT’S DEATH?

What began as the start of an exciting new college chapter quickly turned into a nightmare. When 18-year-old University of Florida freshman Christian Aguilar disappears without a trace, his tight-knit family launches a desperate search — one that soon draws in the entire Gainesville, Florida, community. As days stretch into weeks, what emerges is a dark trail of obsession, deceit and a heartbreaking betrayal that leads investigators to a killer hiding in plain sight. Now, a new investigation reveals the lengths one killer would go to try to cover their tracks and get away with murder. Featuring secret messages, jailhouse recordings and exclusive details one will only see on “20/20,” ABC News correspondent Victor Oquendo reports on a complex web of lies and deceit that is unlike anything authorities have ever seen before on an all-new “20/20,” FRIDAY, JUNE 20 (9:01 – 11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu. Oquendo traveled to Gainesville to report on the investigati

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June 20, 2025

CHARLIZE THERON, MARISKA HARGITAY, MATTY MATHESON, ANTHONY RAMOS, ALLISON WILLIAMS, JAY PHAROAH AND MOLLY JONG-FAST ON AMERICA’S MOST-WATCHED DAYTIME TALK SHOW ‘THE VIEW,’ JUNE 23-27

“The View,” now in season 28, is America’s most-watched daytime talk show for the 5th consecutive season. Called “the most important political TV show in America” by The New York Times, the Daytime Emmy® Award-winning talk show is a priority destination for up-to-the-minute Hot Topics, invaluable conversations, celebrities, newsmakers and politicians and must-see viewing for our loyal fans. “The View” is executive produced by Brian Teta and is directed by Sarah de la O. For breaking news and updated videos, follow “The View” (@theview) and Whoopi Goldberg (@whoopigoldberg), Joy Behar (@joyvbehar), Sunny Hostin (@sunny), Sara Haines (@sarahaines), Alyssa Farah Griffin (@alyssafarah) and Ana Navarro (@ananavarro) on X. Scheduled guests for the week of June 23-27 are as follows (subject to change): Monday, June 23 – Jay Pharoah (host, “The Quiz with Balls”) Tuesday, June 24 – Charlize Theron (actor, “The Old Guard 2”); Matty Matheson (actor, “The Bear”) Wednesday, June 25 – Allison Willi

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June 18, 2025

A SPECIAL EDITION OF ‘20/20’ TONIGHT ‘KAREN READ: THE VERDICT’ FEATURES ALL-NEW DETAILS AND EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS REGARDING THE CASE AGAINST THE WOMAN AT THE CENTER OF ONE OF THE MOST-TALKED-ABOUT TRIALS, MOMENTS AFTER A VERDICT IS REACHED IN HER SECOND TRIAL

It’s the case that has continued to fixate the nation: Karen Read, the woman on trial for the second time charged with second-degree murder in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe, in a tragic and controversial case that has left families and a community demanding answers. Moments after a verdict is reached in her second trial, ABC News chief national correspondent Matt Gutman brings viewers the latest details on the trial as well as interviews with O’Keefe’s friends, family members, and those at the center of the case that has captivated the country. An all-new “20/20” airs WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu. Following her first trial, which was ruled a mistrial due to a hung jury, Karen Read today learned her fate on charges of second-degree murder, motor vehicle manslaughter while driving under the influence, and leaving the scene of a motor vehicle collision causing death after O’Keefe was found unresponsive outside in a pile of s

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June 18, 2025

IMPACT x Nightline: Eric Dane Speaks: The Diane Sawyer Interview (6/19)

THURSDAY, JUNE 19 IMPACT x Nightline: “Eric Dane Speaks: The Diane Sawyer Interview” (333) – Streaming on Hulu and Disney+ Logline: Eric Dane, the beloved star of “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria,” speaks for the first time to Diane Sawyer about his ALS diagnosis. The charismatic star opens up about his health, family, work and future. Extended Logline: This week on “IMPACT x Nightline,” ABC News anchor Diane Sawyer sits down with Eric Dane as he speaks out for the first time about his ALS diagnosis. Dane reflects on the moment he received the news, his current symptoms, and how the disease is shaping his future. He also looks back on his early roles, the highs and lows of his time on “Grey’s Anatomy,” his friendship with Ellen Pompeo, and what brings him joy. Later, Sawyer and Dane are joined by his physician, leading ALS expert and executive director at the Massachusetts General Brigham Neuroscience Institute Dr. Merit Cudkowicz. They discuss why ALS is difficult to diagnose, the conc

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June 17, 2025

‘THE VIEW’ SEES WEEK-TO-WEEK INCREASES IN TOTAL VIEWERS AND WOMEN 18-49, ATTRACTING ITS LARGEST OVERALL AUDIENCE SINCE APRIL, STRONGEST PERFORMANCE IN WOMEN 18-49 SINCE MARCH

For the week of June 9, 2025, “The View” ranked No. 1 in Households (1.57 rating) and Total Viewers (2.398 million) among the daytime network talk shows and news programs, leading NBC’s “TODAY Third Hour” (1.07 rating and 1.685 million, respectively), “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” (0.71 rating and 1.132 million, respectively) and “NBC News Daily” (0.71 rating and 1.087 million, respectively). In addition, “The View” averaged 203,000 Women 25-54 and 155,000 Women 18-49, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. For the 2nd week in a row, “The View” improved on the previous week in Total Viewers (+5% – 2.398 million vs. 2.276 million) and Women 18-49 (+2% – 155,000 vs. 153,000). “The View” attracted its largest overall audience since April and strongest performance in Women 18-49 since March – since weeks of 4/7/25, 3/31/25 and 3/17/25, respectively. “The View” saw year-to-year gains in Total Viewers (+5% – 2.398 million vs. 2.279 million), growing over the year-ago week f

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June 17, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS, ADULTS 25-54 AND ADULTS 18-49 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (833,000), Adults 25-54 (231,000) and Adults 18-49 (165,000) the week of June 9, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” across the board. “Nightline” posted double-digit gains week to week in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+11% – 833,000 vs. 752,000), Adults 25-54 (+55% – 231,000 vs. 149,000) and Adults 18-49 (+72% – 165,000 vs. 96,000). “Nightline” drew its largest overall audience in 5 months and strongest numbers in both key Adult demos in nearly 6 months – since weeks of 1/13/25 and 12/23/24, respectively. On Wednesday (6/11/25), “Nightline” scored its most-watched telecast (1.049 million) in 5 months and strongest delivery in Adults 25-54 (404,000) in 1 year – since 1/13/25 and 6/6/24, respectively. On Friday (6/13/25), “Nightline” delivered its best Adults 18-49 performance (298,000) in over 8 months – since 8/30/24. This week, “

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June 17, 2025

‘GOOD MORNING AMERICA’ IS AMERICA’S #1 MORNING SHOW

“Good Morning America” “Good Morning America” ranked as the No. 1 morning newscast in Total Viewers (2.598 million) during the week of June 9, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. “GMA” outperformed NBC’s “Today” (2.487 million) by 111,000, leading the NBC program for the 15th consecutive week. For the 2nd week in a row, “GMA” increased its lead over “Today” year to year in Total Viewers (+9% – 111,000 vs. 102,000). “GMA” saw week-to-week gains in Adults 25-54 (+4% – 478,000 vs. 458,000) and Adults 18-49 (+3% – 314,000 vs. 304,000), hitting 9-week high in the key Adult news demo – since w/o 4/7/25. “GMA” (2.598 million, 478,000 and 314,000, respectively) defeated “CBS Mornings” (1.791 million, 247,000 and 181,000, respectively) in Total Viewers (+807,000), Adults 25-54 (+204,000) and Adults 18-49 (+133,000). “GMA” led “CBS Mornings” in Total Viewers and Adults 25-54 for the last 1,378 weeks overall — since w/o 1/18/99. Season to date, “GMA” (2.687 million) i

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ABC NEWS LIVE ‘PRIME’ ANCHOR LINSEY DAVIS HAS FIRST BROADCAST INTERVIEW WITH MAHMOUD KHALIL SINCE HIS RELEASE FROM CUSTODY ON MONDAY, JUNE 23

HIGHLIGHTS FOR ‘ABC NEWS LIVE PRIME WITH LINSEY DAVIS,’ JUNE 23-27

PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS FOR ABC NEWS’ ‘GOOD MORNING AMERICA’ AND ‘GMA3’ JUNE 23-28

ON AN ALL-NEW ‘20/20’: WILL A KILLER’S SHOCKING AND ELABORATE SCHEME HELP HIM GET AWAY WITH MURDER IN COLLEGE STUDENT’S DEATH?

CHARLIZE THERON, MARISKA HARGITAY, MATTY MATHESON, ANTHONY RAMOS, ALLISON WILLIAMS, JAY PHAROAH AND MOLLY JONG-FAST ON AMERICA’S MOST-WATCHED DAYTIME TALK SHOW ‘THE VIEW,’ JUNE 23-27

A SPECIAL EDITION OF ‘20/20’ TONIGHT ‘KAREN READ: THE VERDICT’ FEATURES ALL-NEW DETAILS AND EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS REGARDING THE CASE AGAINST THE WOMAN AT THE CENTER OF ONE OF THE MOST-TALKED-ABOUT TRIALS, MOMENTS AFTER A VERDICT IS REACHED IN HER SECOND TRIAL

IMPACT x Nightline: Eric Dane Speaks: The Diane Sawyer Interview (6/19)

‘THE VIEW’ SEES WEEK-TO-WEEK INCREASES IN TOTAL VIEWERS AND WOMEN 18-49, ATTRACTING ITS LARGEST OVERALL AUDIENCE SINCE APRIL, STRONGEST PERFORMANCE IN WOMEN 18-49 SINCE MARCH

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS, ADULTS 25-54 AND ADULTS 18-49 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’

‘GOOD MORNING AMERICA’ IS AMERICA’S #1 MORNING SHOW

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