Ep 279. Sat, Oct 6, 2018

Good Morning America Season 43 Episode 279, which aired on Sat, Oct 6, 2018, started off with breaking news updates on the death toll of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Indonesia on Friday. GMA’s Cecilia Vega provided the latest information on the situation on the ground, followed by a report from storm chaser Ginger Zee, who provided details on the forecast for the weekend. The show then shifted its focus on the US midterm elections that were just a month away, and debuted their new series “FiveThirtyEight Countdown” with Nate Silver, which looked at the latest polling numbers leading up to the election.

The show then highlighted the ten-year anniversary of one of the largest bankruptcy filings in US history, when Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy and set off a global financial crisis. Good Morning America spoke to Jim Cramer, host of CNBC’s Mad Money, who shared his thoughts on the lessons learned from the crisis and the state of the economy ten years later.

The show continued its coverage of October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. GMA’s Dr. Jennifer Ashton gave a comprehensive report on the importance of early detection and prevention, followed by an interview with a woman who had recently undergone a double mastectomy and shared her experience with viewers.

Good Morning America then turned its attention to healthy eating, with celebrity chef Rachel Ray sharing some of her favorite fall recipes and tips on how to incorporate more vegetables into meals.

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the show featured a sit-down interview with actor and director Edward James Olmos, who spoke about his acting career and his advocacy work with underprivileged children.

The show ended on lighter note, with a live performance from pop star Shawn Mendes, who performed his latest hit single “Lost in Japan” in front of a packed audience in Times Square.

Overall, Good Morning America Season 43 Episode 279 provided a mix of breaking news updates, in-depth reporting, and lighthearted entertainment, covering a range of topics from natural disasters to healthy eating to celebrity interviews and live performances.