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Wake-Up Call Weekend

February 8, 2026

We'll kick things off today with an enlightening look at how to spot narcissism in your own life. Then we'll turn to:

  • Eye-opening analysis about what's happening in Minneapolis
  • What it's like to work with Oprah (and fascinating insights from her new book about weight loss)
  • The recipe for a delicious, protein-rich breakfast

Plus, our romantic new gift guide is here to melt your heart! ๐Ÿฉท

 

Narcissism Unmasked

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The word "narcissist" is thrown around pretty regularly in our culture, but do you actually know how to spot one? This disorder isn't a monolith; it encompasses many kinds of behavior and expresses itself in disparate ways, often with explosive consequences.

 

In her new book Unseen, therapist Dr. Rachna Buxani pairs research-based analysis of narcissism with her own intimate reflections on growing up with a father who experienced it. We've got an exclusive excerpt that peels back the curtain on eight different types of narcissism, including the signs that this disorder could be manifesting within someone in your own life.

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In Focus

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey; masked ICE agents; Posters reading: Renee Nicole Good, American Mom Murdered by ICE

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Ever since an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Good in Minneapolis on Jan. 7, the city has taken center stage in a fiery conversation happening throughout the U.S. about how the Trump administration is handling immigration enforcement. It's a complicated and emotionally fraught debate that's already caused plenty of anger, pain, and resentment, so I was eager to do some in-depth analysis about what's really happening.

 

In a special episode of Katie Couric Live, I talked with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey about how he's leading the city through this complex moment. Then I brought in two journalists from the Minnesota Star Tribune: Allison Kite, who shared crucial context about the political climate in the state, and Sofia Barnett, who's been covering what's happening in the streets.

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Saturday Spotlight

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  • As large stretches of the country prepare for a blast of frigid weather this weekend (and plenty of snow and ice to go with it), many communities are bracing themselves for significant damage. Here's an expert's advice about how the most expensive consequences of winter storms can be prevented.
    • For more emergency preparedness, here's guidance about what to keep in your house and in your car before a snowstorm โ€” and when it's time to clear your driveway, do it in one of our picks for the best weatherproof boots.
  • Some cancers are highly treatable, but nearly one in three patients with a certain type of lymphoma who respond to first-line therapy will relapse โ€” and the disease often returns even stronger. In partnership with Allogene Therapeutics, we're breaking down a promising new treatment that could change this for the better.
  • Want to get stronger? These beginner's weightlifting tips from my personal trainer prove that anyone can do it.
  • Our partners at the Motley Fool really know stocks โ€” in fact, the recommendations from their Stock Advisor Service have averaged a 958% return since inception, handily beating the market for more than two decades. Right now, new members can score 50% off the list price of this top stock-recommendation service, plus a complete membership-fee-back guarantee.
 

Body Talk

Gayle King, Oprah Winfrey, and Dr. Ania Jastreboff

Gayle King, Oprah Winfrey, and Dr. Ania Jastreboff (Getty Images)

After decades of cruel jokes about her body, Oprah's opening up about her weight loss journey in the new book Enough, co-authored with Yale's Dr. Ania Jastreboff. We spoke to the doctor about why our bodies try to keep us at a certain weight, how GLP-1 medications combat that, and what happens when people stop taking weight-loss drugs.

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๐Ÿฅ Dr. Jastreboff is just one of the top-notch medical experts we're speaking to regularly in our weekly wellness newsletter, Body and Soul. Click here to sign up!

 

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Recipe of the Week

Pesto egg casserole

Ashleigh Amoroso

We know how much Wake-Up Callers love a tasty and nutritious breakfast, so we couldn't wait to share this protein-packed pesto and egg casserole from Jenn Eats Goood creator Jenn Lueke. And if you're feeling extra hungry, Lueke suggests tossing in chicken sausage, "which adds both substance and protein."

HERE'S HOW TO MAKE IT
 

Fall in Love

Grid of Valentine's day gifts along with photos of Katie Couric and John Molner

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The most romantic day of the year is just around the corner! We've been scouring your favorite retailers in search of presents for that special someone, and our 2026 Valentine's Day Gift Guide is stuffed with personal picks from me and tons more selections from our staff. You might even find a treat for yourself to go along with whatever you get for your main squeeze...

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Hello, Good Buys

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Want to get in on the denim-on-denim trend, or simply looking to invest in a high-quality jacket or pair of pants? Levi's is synonymous with top-notch denim, and you can get your hands on a slew of hot new styles right now.

SHOP HERE
 

One More Thing

Katie Couric and Virginia Evans

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Our first-ever meeting of the KCBC โ€” that's the Katie Couric Book Club โ€” was an absolute blast this week. I talked with author Virginia Evans about her fantastic novel, The Correspondent, and if you missed out, you can catch it right here. Thanks to Virginia for the great conversation!

 

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