The Morning X begins with a case of mistaken identity out in the wild. The tone quickly shifts as Barnes and Leslie discuss a heartbreaking daytime television interview where a family member reveals a devastating ransom theory surrounding a highly publicized abduction. Next, they break down a 99X band member's emotional interview about finding family stability, along with a controversial new music documentary that his band is mysteriously distancing itself from. The TV drama heats up as Leslie teases a double-exit from a long-running medical show and questions the creator's promise of a "happy ending". Plus, stick around for a cryptic, apocalyptic teaser about a mysterious event coming to The Morning X.