with vanilla on top ♪ ♪ show me where you want it baby show me all you got ♪ ♪ i got my ice cream cake with vanilla on top ♪ ♪ ♪ i love my lover, i missed you so ♪ ♪ it won't be long at a rodeo ♪ ♪ bring me home now ♪ ♪ show me how you ♪ ♪ so show me where you want it baby show me all you got ♪ ♪ i got my ice cream cake with vanilla on top ♪ [ cheering and applause ] ♪ this is "nightline." >> tonight, hoop dreams. >> the indiana fever select caitlin clark! >> university of iowa superstar caitlin clark, the number one

wnba draft pick. >> i dreamed of this moment since i was in second grade. >> how she and the other budding superstars could transform the pros after a historic year for women's college basketball. and the memorable fashions on display. plus, "rust" sentencing. >> i'm sentencing you incarceration. >> you alone turned a safe weapon into a lethal weapon. >> hannah gutierrez making an emotional appeal to the judge. >> the jury has found me in part at fault for this god awful tragedy. but that doesn't make me a monster. that makes me human. >> how this could impact alec baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial. and dr. phil. >> take me outside, how about that? >> take you outside? what does that mean? >> what i just said. >> america's top psychologist heading back to tv after ending "the dr. phil show." we go behind the scenes of his

new media venture. >> what makes you angry? what pisses dr. phil off? >> his urgent message to america. >> "nightline" will be right back. to me, harlem is home. but home is also your body. i asked myself, why doesn't pilates exist in harlem? so i started my own studio. getting a brick and mortar in new york is not easy. chase ink has supported us from studio one to studio three. when you start small, you need some big help. and chase ink was that for me. earn up to 5% cash back on business essentials with the chase ink business cash card from chase for business. make more of what's yours.

♪ >> byron: good evening and thank you for joining us. we begin tonight with the wnba draft and the superstars headed

to the pros after a historic season for women's college basketball. caitlin clark, the number one draft pick now headed to the indiana fever. katelyn, the other top five are already generating excitement among fans. it's the moment they've been working towards for years, and one of the biggest nights for the wnba. >> welcome to the 2024 draft. >> a celebration of basketball fashion and the 36 women who are now officially professional athletes. >> the first pick, the indiana fever select caitlin clark, university of iowa. [ cheering ] >> caitlin clark, the all-time leading scorer in ncaa history for men and women telling fans it's all about believing in herself. >> i've dreamed of this moment since i was in second grade. it's taken a lot of hard work, a lot of ups and downs. but more than anything, just trying to soak it in. >> also picked in the top five, camryn green, camila cardoza,

jacy sheldon, their families right by their side. cardoza who left brazil at age 15 getting emotional after being drafted third overall by the chicago sky. >> i had a goal to be here and give my family a better life. i'm so thankful i was able to be here. >> joining her in chicago angel reese. the draft coming at a time when the sport is more popular than ever. the ncaa women's basketball championship drawing more viewers than the men's final. for the first time ever. clark recently sat down with my colleague robin roberts. >> it's been so much fun, but we're not done yet. >> known for her shooting prowess and competitive fire, clark was a basketball sensation with iowa hawkeye games selling out all season. >> how do you take on that pressure and seem to thrive in it? >> i dreamed of playing in front of these type of crowds and environments. during every national anthem or pregame i take a deep breath,

look around and soak in the environment. >> and now clark will have new records to beat at a new home court, tonight sending a powerful message to girls everywhere. >> the biggest thing is my confidence. but i told my mom before this, i earned it. and that's why i'm so proud of it. >> byron: you can watch caitlin clark tomorrow on "good morning america." we turn now to an emotional day in court as the armorer in the "rust" movie shooting is sentenced. the harsh words from the judge about her crime. here is abc's mola lenghi. >> reporter: tonight, the armorer tasked with keeping weapons safe on the set of "rust" is now headed to prison for that fatal shooting of cinematographer halyna hutchins. >> i'm sentencing you to 18 months of incarceration at a new mexico women's correctional facility. >> reporter: before he sentencing, hannah gutierrez claiming she was young and naive back in october 2021 when the gun actor alec baldwin was rehearsing with fired a live bullet, fatal striking hutchins, addressing the court in santa

fe, new mexico for the first time. emotional as she begged for probation. >> i beg you, please don't give me more time. the jury has found me in part at fault for this god awful tragedy, but that doesn't make me a monster. that makes me human. >> reporter: but district court judge mary marleau summer finding those remarks lacking in remorse. the judge also pointing to jailhouse calls gutierrez made blasting jurors. >> you alone turned a safe weapon into a lethal weapon. but for you, ms. hutchins would be alive, a husband would have his partner, and a little boy would have his mother. >> she's been extremely, extremely sorry about this entire situation. she's been heartfelt the entire time. never has she swayed from that. >> byron: our thanks to mola. we turn now to a manhattan courtroom. the historic hush money trial of donald trump got under way today. abc news executive editorial producer john santucci joins us

now. a first day of jury selection and not a single juror was picked. >> amazingly, let's go by the numbers. 96 potential jurors, byron, entered that room. half of them disqualified themselves, saying they could not be fair or impartial in a case involving donald trump. that list getting further narrowed down. no jurors were selected. i think that what that goes to show us is listen, we knew this was going to be a long process. but jury selection alone, the prosecutors have said about two weeks. it's going to take even longer. because in some ways, think about this. this case right now is only sitting four days a week. so today was a wash. we got tomorrow. we got thursday, we got friday. i think it's going to be a really tough case to seat this jury. >> byron: you know donald trump personally. what's your sense of the man who showed up in court today? we saw the stern look. >> yeah. >> byron: but it seemed different than other times we've seen him in court. >> it seemed a bit more real. that's what a source of mine said later this afternoon. donald trump on this case, it's no act. the guy that you see in public

is the guy that we're seeing in private. he is angry about this case. we he wants to be back on the campaign trail. he does not want to be many this courtroom. and look already at the lyle log between trump's team and the judge, trying to get off to go to the supreme court, get off for his son's high school graduation. being told no. in what world yet have we seen donald trump be told by no by anybody and he has to stick to it? welcome to criminal court that is now donald trump's new world order. he has to listen to this judge. very different. >> byron: jumping ahead a bit, we know jury selection will take a few weeks a and the trial will get going from there. the million dollar question, will donald trump take the witness stand? what do you think? >> donald trump has told our colleagues multiple times, including our rachel scott a few days ago he would. now donald trump's lawyers and his campaign team are on the same page here, byron. they don't want him to. but nevertheless, you have to remember. donald trump believes he is his own best defendant, his best spokesperson. he will look at his lawyers and say put me up there. he is the client.

>> and final question. remind us what's at stake for donald trump in this room in new york. >> well, i think the reality is that we don't know what the ultimate consequences will be, if he is found guilty, right there. is obviously potential jail time. i don't think that happens. but it could be more financial penalties. this is where the politics and the campaign and the courtroom are all going to collide. and as we know, some voters have stated, byron, a conviction could impact the way they vote in a 2024 race. that is certainly front and center for donald trump. >> byron: all right, thank you, my friends. >> thanks, byron. coming up, america's popular psychologist dr. phil now heading back to tv screens with the new network and prime-time show. if advanced lung cancer has you searching for possibilities, discover a different first treatment. immunotherapies work with your immune system to attack cancer. but opdivo plus yervoy is the first combination of 2 immunotherapies for adults newly diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread, tests positive for pd-l1,

and does not have an abnormal egfr or alk gene. opdivo plus yervoy is not chemotherapy, it works differently. it helps your immune system fight cancer in 2 different ways. opdivo and yervoy can cause your immune system to harm healthy parts of your body during and after treatment. these problems can be severe and lead to death. see your doctor right away if you have a cough; chest pain; shortness of breath; irregular heartbeat; diarrhea; constipation; severe stomach pain; severe nausea or vomiting; dizziness; fainting; eye problems; extreme tiredness; changes in appetite, thirst or urine; rash; itching; confusion; memory problems; muscle pain or weakness; joint pain; flushing; or fever. these are not all the possible side effects. problems can occur together and more often when opdivo is used with yervoy. tell your doctor about all medical conditions including immune or nervous system problems, if you've had or plan to have an organ or stem cell transplant, or received chest radiation. your search for 2 immunotherapies starts here. ask your doctor about opdivo plus yervoy. a chance to live longer.

(hamlet) it's beggin'! ask your doctor about opdivo plus yervoy. smoky beggin'... meaty beggin'... tasty beggin'... beggin'!!! oh, i love you... (vo) dogs go bonkers for beggin'! and try new beggin' flavor stix. (hamlet) stix! pain means pause on the things you love, but... green... means... go! ♪ cool the pain with biofreeze. and keep on going. biofreeze. green means go. ♪ ♪ bounce back fast from heartburn with new tums gummy bites, and love food back. ♪

norman, bad news... i never graduated from med school. what? but the good news is... xfinity mobile just got even better! now, you can automatically connect to wifi speeds up to a gig on the go. plus, buy one unlimited line and get one free for a year. i gotta get this deal... that's like $20 a month per unlimited line... i don't want to miss that. that's amazing doc. mobile savings are calling. visit xfinitymobile.com to learn more. doc?

dr. phil has always been known for his no nonsense outlook on life. he's taking on a new venture at the age of 73. we go behind the scenes of his new state-of-the-art television network and his big plans for prime time. >> it was time to do something different. i felt the need for change, and so i decided to go from an hour a day to 24 hours a day. >> reporter: dr. phil, one of america's most well-known tv psychologists isn't slowing down, even at age 73. >> i'm not narcissistic enough to think that i can go on forever. and as long as i'm passionate about it, i'll do it. and when i'm not, i won't.

>> i decide how i feel about me. >> reporter: he got his big break on oprah, appearing as a relationship and life strategy expert in 1998. >> if i ever needed therapy, he would be the one i go to. and he said i don't take clients. >> reporter: he went on to become america's therapist for 21 years. with his signature tough love and blunt style on "the dr. phil show". >> you're bullying that boy, okay? that is straight-up bullying that boy. >> reporter: and memorable guests. >> catch me outside, how about that? >> catch you outside. what does that mean? >> what i just said. >> reporter: the show became one of the most popular daytime talk shows ever, sometimes getting high profile interviews like serial killer jeffrey dahmer's father. >> there were red flags. there were warning signs that you missed? >> there definitely were warning signs that i missed.

>> start you at the center. >> reporter: but now america's tv doctor is starting a new endeavor, here at this five-acre plus studio in fort worth, texas. a new media company called merit street media, as well as his own prime-time show. "dr. phil prime time." here we have a 73-year-old, 73 years young, dr. phil is going to start a network. what are you thinking? >> i'm thinking there is some important work to be done. and i think everything i've ever done has prepared me for what i'm now doing. >> reporter: so when i hear you say dr. phil's still got game and he still wants to play. >> yeah, i think so. >> take your own life in your own hands. >> reporter: with his golf cart at the ready, dr. phil took us on a tour of the brand-new newsroom. of all your success in your lane, what makes you think dr.

phil should get involved in the news business? >> well, i wanted to do a network, and the network is really anchored by "dr. phil prime time." just giving the facts, no spin. >> reporter: and the network will air more than just his prime-time show with a morning and evening newscast, as well as a true crime show hosted by nancy grace, a daytime show with steve harvey, and a reality dating series co-hosted by ex-bachelor host chris harrison. what's the goal? what's the purpose? what's the destination? >> the destination, it's funny you choose that word. i want to create a destination network that people can turn on in the morning and not be afraid to leave it on all day and have their kids come in and see something that they wish they hadn't seen. >> reporter: when i walk around this impressive studio that you've built, i think about a friend of yours who started her own network a bit ago. any advice from oprah? >> i talked to her when i

decided to leave the daytime landscape. she said 100% i don't blame you. i get it. i'm surprised you hung in as long as you did in that space. and i'm not surprised that you're doing what you're doing. >> repor >> it's all on merit street. come hang out on our street. >> reporter: merit says it will broadcast to more than 65 million households after striking a deal with trinity broadcast network, the world's largest religious television network. how can one attempt to carve out this ground that you mention when the world seems so divided right now, our country seems so divided? >> well, i don't have any problem taking a position. i'll absolutely take a position. but the position will be grounded in fact. it's real hard for people to look at and disagree about. >> reporter: along with his new media venture, dr. phil also has a new book, "we've got issues" a

deep dive into what he sees as america under attack by, quote, a collection of loud, irrational radicals. why write this book now? you've written a number of "new york times" best sellers. why write this one? >> i needed to write this book for me. and i needed to write it as a blueprint for america in my view. and i think the family unit is the backbone of america. >> reporter: is that dr. phil being a little preachy there? your critics might say moral police? is that where you're aiming for? >> like i say, you need to hear it how you choose. >> reporter: one issue dr. phil close to focus on is, quote, activists with what many in the political arena call woke agendas are on the attack. you're very critical of what you describe as woke culture. >> i'm very critical of weaponized woke culture. being woke that means you're enlightened an sensitive about

other people that might be facing challenges and be disenfranchised. that's a wonderful way to be. what i have a problem with is weaponizing it, virtue signaling with it, and attacking people with it. >> reporter: he says the book is a call to action for americans, quote, we should all hear alarms going off when societal building blocks like education and mental health, marriage and family unity, and even scientific facts and biological truths are treated like outdated and irrelevant news. >> look, i'm not hear to win an argument. i'm here to solve problems. and a big problem we've got is people in charge of problem solving who are not interested in solving problems. >> that sounded in part like me to a the shot of the bow of politicians in our country right now. >> hear it however you want the hear it. >> reporter: but to really understand where he gets his drive, it may lie in this very simple question. what makes you angry? what pisses dr. phil off? >> petty, small people that

attack those that can't defend themselves. it's what kept me going for 20 years is giving a voice to people that didn't have it. sometimes it was children who couldn't fight back against abusive parents. >> when i hear you say is you knew a little boy whose father was an alcoholic, and perhaps someone didn't always stand up for him. and now as a man, you're going stand up for people. >> yeah, i stood up for him pretty good when i could at the time. when you're a child of an alcoholic, you become very independent, very early on. i remember when i was in 7th grade, i went in and out of my bedroom window to keep from going through the chaos. you learn to adapt. >> reporter: if those wounds have healed, it happened with the help of his life partner. >> she is my barometer. she is the feminine side of dr. phil. >> reporter: by his side through 47 years of marriage, his wife

robin mcgraw, who has been to nearly every single one of his shows since 2002. >> sometimes i'll be working on a show at night, and i'll be talking this. oh, you don't want to say that. oh, you don't want to do that. >> reporter: what were your thoughts about him saying oh, honey, by the way, we're going leave cbs, where we can stay if we wanted to, and we're going to leave cbs and go do this. what do you think? >> i think he is brilliant. and i truly think he has what it takes to help anyone in need. so i believe in him. and i stand with him and i stand behind him. and he says we're going to go do this, i'll say i'll start packing. >> reporter: what is the one thing in life for which dr. phil has no doubt. >> i tell people, and i mean this, if you don't have passion in your life, man, you need to find it. and i am truly blessed to be passionate about what i'm doing.

and coming up, the boston marathon. the winners and the records setted a today's race. i have moderate to severe crohn's disease. now, there's skyrizi. ♪ things are looking up, i've got symptom relief. ♪ ♪ control of my crohn's means everything to me. ♪ ♪ control is everything to me. ♪ feel significant symptom relief at 4 weeks with skyrizi, including less abdominal pain and fewer bowel movements. skyrizi is the first il-23 inhibitor that can deliver remission and visibly improve damage of the intestinal lining. and the majority of people experienced long-lasting remission at one year. serious allergic reactions and an increased risk of infections or a lower ability to fight them may occur. tell your doctor if you have an infection or symptoms, had a vaccine or plan to. liver problems may occur in crohn's disease. ♪ now's the time to ask your gastroenterologist how you can take control of your crohn's with skyrizi.

♪ ♪ control is everything to me. ♪ ♪ learn how abbvie could help you save. h&r block's tax pros average 10 years of experience. and we'll do your taxes for you- from start to finish. you know, for nearly 70 years we've prepared more than nearly 800 million tax returns worldwide. i should know, i'm h&r block's chief tax officer, kathy pickering. for us, expert help isn't new. so, when every dollar matters, get your max refund guaranteed with an h&r block tax pro.

and cache in, at cache creek casino resort, to rock and to roll. to go all out or... go all in. with four stars and rising stars, northern california's premier casino resort is the perfect place... ...to do as much -or as little- as you want. make your get away now and cache in at cache creek casino resort. if you feel like things don't add up right now... you're not alone. rent is up, and every family outing costs an arm and a leg. well, we want to help.

so when prices go up, we find new ways to go low. and now, we've lowered the price on hundreds of your favorite products. designing something beautiful is easy. designing something beautiful with great quality for a low price? that's a different story. it's why we're here. that's a promise. not a promo.

and finally tonight, the drama and excitement at the 128th running of the boston marathon. ethiopia's cisse lena in 2 hours, 6 minutes and 17 since. defending champion hellen obiri was the fastest woman clocking in at 2:27:37. her daughter greeting her with a congratulatory kiss at the finish line. and a record-setting performance from switzerland's marcel hug in the men's wheelchair division, smashing his own record and capturing his seventh the island. briton's ease on the rainbow-cooper won the women's division. congrats to all and boston is still strong. that's "nightline" for this evening. catch our full episodes on hulu. we'll see you right back here same time tomorrow. this, for company, america. good night.