As the 2026 Winter Olympics begin, we're going behind the scenes with a former bobsledder.

Lauren Gibbs is an Olympic silver medalist who tried out for the U.S. bobsled team on a whim at age 30, with no background in the sport. Just four years later, she was standing on the Olympic podium at the 2018 Games.

Lauren takes us inside what the Olympics are really like — from the pressure of qualifying, to what it feels like when years of training come down to just a few turbulent minutes on the track.

We also talk about risk: walking away from a stable career, weighing "what if" against the fear of failure, and why she believes it's never too late to try something completely unexpected.

This episode offers rare, behind-the-scenes insight into the Winter Games and a powerful reminder about betting on yourself.

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The news to know for Friday, February 6, 2026!

We're talking about what could be a big change to the Alex Pretti shooting investigation, and what Democrats say are "dramatic changes" they're demanding from ICE.

Also, a new timeline in the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother, and details from the ransom notes left behind.

Plus: President Trump's discount drug website just launched, part of the country could be in for the coldest temperatures of the season, and one of the biggest weekends ever for sports fans—we're gearing up for both the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics.

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The news to know for Thursday, February 5, 2026!

We'll tell you why the federal government is pulling hundreds of agents out of Minnesota and what local leaders want to see next.

Also, the Supreme Court just weighed in on a case that could reshape the midterms—we'll explain.

And: "Today Show" anchor Savannah Guthrie is pleading with whoever may be holding her missing mother.

Plus: possible new and controversial plans for a White House statue, which celebrities have already been spotted in Super Bowl commercials, and the Winter Olympics action has already begun—even before the opening ceremony.

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