worth it every time. everybody in this country, not just the republicans, not just the democrats. not just the maga republicans but everybody deserves to feel safe in their city. >> that's great message. tomi lahren thank you for coming on. we appreciate it. >> thank you, guys. >> todd: they are ready to get rid of it. >> carley: i love that. >> todd: "fox & friends" starts right now. >> hurricane ian intensifying to category # lashing cuba with 115 mile-per-hour winds. >> sunshine state, florida bracing for a direct hit. >> national hurricane center and i remember asking them what would be the worst possible storm they described basically what we are facing right now. >> new poll find voters consider crime one of the most important issues. >> when asked about the crime surge, the biden administration was left flailing. >> does president biden think america's big cities are safe? >> that is not a yes or no question. >> new york city mayor eric adams ordering five heated tents

house approximately 5,000 migrants. just one in five migrants in new york city is actually from texas. >> only seeing a small fraction. >> and we have -- >> it's a headline ripped from a movie spacecraft nasa. celebrate. the collision was a new asteroid defense system. >> step move by parsons. jones fired. the pass is intercepted. he goes down and the cowboys wrapped it up. ♪ >> steve: good morning, everybody. fox weather is tracking hurricane ian, the category 3 storm that hit florida probably some time tomorrow it. made landfall in cuba earlier this morning. >> ainsley: forecasters are fearing that it will be a worse case scenario for people living in the tampa bay reasoning. primarily south of tampa. and da tore evacuation orders are now in effect for that area.

pools are shut down and later today the last plane will take off until the storm passes. >> we have fox team coverage senior meteorologist janice dean standing by. we start with fox weather correspondent nicole valdez live in tampa. nicole? >> brian, ainsley, good morning. we are talking about hundreds of thousands of people in at least six counties along florida's gulf coast are now being told it is time to get out of your homes, especially if you live anywhere near the water. really, the main concern when it comes to hurricane ian, of course, we're going to see those hurricane strength winds. we are going to see the rain. but it is the storm surge that has been the focus of emergency officials warning people this is not a storm to take lightly. we heard the hillsborough county sheriff jack cornster really begging people to evacuate no matter how long you have lived in the state of florida and no matter how many storms have you lived in your lifetime here.

we have heard numbers 5 to 15 feet of storm surge are possible here. it's why we are looking here at people boarding up their homes, boarding up their businesses, preparing to evacuate. especially all of those who live anywhere near tampa bay. >> we woke up and saw where it was coming, we made a decision, you know, we were going to get out of here and go take some shelter somewhere else. >> we were going to hotel i don't have the money. so this was the best bet. >> preparing [inaudible] >> and one point of note we do want to mention the tampa bay buccaneers hoping to avoid the effects of hurricane and have now moved their practice down to miami which we know so far has been very much in the clear of hurricane ian, still a lot of work to be done. officials hoping to see many more people leave this area in the next 24 to 48 hours, guys. >> steve: indeed. nicole, thank you very much. dial in senior meteorologist

janice dean. she is tracking ian's path. the worry is they could wind up with 12 inches of rain and 10 feet of storm surge and that's the killer. >> right the storm surge. this is one of the most vulnerable places in the u.s. the tampa bay area. and when we are talking about a 10-foot, 15-foot storm surge, that is going to go over top of homes and inundate cities around the area and move well inland. they haven't had a hurricane this strength in 100 years. 1921. we didn't even name them back then. so that is the biggest concern. people are urged if you live in the tampa area, you need to listen to your local officials. this is the worst case scenario if the track comes true as we are predicting it right now. let's take a look at the satellite imagery. moving over western cuba made landfall earlier this morning. the eye still intact. category 3 storm. 125 mile-per-hour winds at 130. that's a cat 4. and we are expecting that in ths

very close to the west coast of florida. latest tracking worst case scenario for the tampa area that bay will be inundated. this will be like a bulldozer moving water in. and we are talking about close to 2 feet of rain in the tampa area. here is where we have our hurricane warning. want to make note from the tampa bay area down towards nehemiah you are under hurricane warning. meaning you are going to feel those hurricane conditions within the next 12 to 24 hours. storm surge warning. this is the worst part of the storm. this is the counterclockwise winds pushing all of that water into these vulnerable coast lines. the tawrp area, again, i can't stress it enough. this is the worst case scenario for them because of geography and the bay area. it's very fragile, so all of that water will be into this region is going to be devastating. and, again, here's the rainfall totals over a foot. some of the forecast modeling

showing close to 2 feet of rainfall. so obviously that's going to be a concern. tornadoes will be imminent in south florida, central florida, and then we are going to see the potential for the power outages not only for a day or two. but maybe in some cases over a week. and then it will move inland and the southeast coast needs to watch this. this is a very big deal. even if it weakens a little bit, we are still talking about a storm surge of a major hurricane moving into these vulnerable coast lines. >> steve: indeed. >> ainsley: some people are trying to scram being. >> janice: they need to. >> ainsley: i talked to one person who has three businesses down there. kids in school. has a house right on the water and they are panicking trying to get everything boarded up and secure but then they are trying to get out. but they are going to be waiting in traffic. these are the concerns of all the folks down there. >> janice: i know. that's why it's crucial to listen to your local officials because they know how to get in and get out. i am urging folks if you live in

the tampa area take this seriously. maybe at love folks moved down there recently they haven't felt a storm like this in 100 years. >> steve: florida hasn't had a major hurricane since 2017. >> janice: erma was actually supposed to move into the tampa area and moved south of tampa. they were relieved about that. but i don't want people to let their guard down just because it might move south of the area. they need to take this very seriously. and we can hope for the best but we need to prepare for the worst, which is happening right now. >> ainsley: when did you say you think landfall? >> janice: wednesday around the dinnertime area if the tract is correct. >> brian: thank you, janice. buccaneers went to miami, the whole team. south florida for the most part, the east coast will not be as impacted. for continuing coverage of hurricane ian download the fox weather app. or stream fox weather on your favorite connected tv device. >> brian: let's talk midterms. when you talk about midterms for the longest time we thought

abortion is going to be the key. the economy is going to be -- is going to be the linchpin. and those two things are important. what's emerging every day and sadly because all you have to do is look around whether it's a big city or small town, it is crime emerging. i read this story in the "new york post" today bill waltz 61'1, san diego, he says i keep calling the mayor. i can't ride my bike around these homeless areas. i hear these lawmakers in illinois two defund the cop women lawmakers. they both got carjacked within a couple of hours in illinois. >> ainsley: really depend on what the issues are. right now this is a major issue. that's a win for republicans. inflation, education, economy and crime. those are the top four issues when you -- if you look at that abc "the washington post" poll that we were talking about that came out on sunday. those are the top issues and those are wins for republicans. what are the top issues for democrats? they hate donald trump so it's

january 6th. it's the environment. it's abortion. those are not the top issues for americans right now. if this continues, if crime and inflation, we are seeing gas prices going up. these are going to be the issues in five weeks. and that could be a big win for republicans. >> steve: absolutely. we have got some video new overnight to show you. you know, we are in a big city. we are new york city, right? is it safe to walk the streets? not necessarily. is it safe to take the subway? absolutely not. >> ainsley: not at this hour. >> steve: look at this. so a homeless man was captured on surveillance video beating a woman inside a queens subway station last week. he was arrested as a teenager decades ago for killing his own grandmother. the suspect, 41-year-old foster has a lengthy criminal history according to the "new york post," including a bust for beating his grandmother to death in 1995 when he was 14. >> ainsley: he is 14. >> elderly victim in this case. >> just no reason she had 20 broken ribs, a stab wound in the

leg and a punctured liver. >> that lady in the subway? >> new victim. >> ainsley: oh my gosh. you are reading. watch this, steve. he throws him to the ground. he stomps -- punches and stomps on her head? look at that. >> steve: 20 broken ribs. >> ainsley: this guy try does get involved and he gets scared. >> steve: he was convicted in his grandma's death but unclear how long he served. >> it keeps going. >> steve: it's terrible. >> brian: this is just an example. the big story is. ainsley you mentioned this is every day in the country, it's bad for our country but it's the fact of the matter and only one party consistently said defund the police, reimagine police. police are the problem, so they have been throwing down their badges and walking away in places like new orleans. hundreds of officers down. even here they can't even get people to take the academy test on long island is a different story. so, yesterday, peter doocy thought he would engage the press secretary on is crime an issue? the president never talks about it. listen.

>> does president biden think america's big cities are safe? >> can you say more? >> we know thefts and robberies are up about 20% in the first half of this year, so i'm wondering if he thinks america's big cities are safe. >> are you talking about the "new york times" story specifically? is that what you are referring to. >> peter: the murder rate is still above 30% 2019 level. all from the council on criminal justice. >> i will say this. that same story also stated that the crime is complicated and multifaceted. look, this is a president who has secured historic funding to make sure that law enforcement has what it needs. >> peter: to the original question, does president biden think america's big cities are safe? >> it is not a -- it is not a yes or no question. it is very much a question of what has he done? what matters is that we have the funding and we have done the work, put the policy forward to

make sure that these cities, whether it's big or small, have what they need to protect their community. >> steve: right. what peter asked after that was something we talked about yesterday and that is on meet the press, jen psaki said crime is a huge vulnerability for democrats. and peter asked karine jean-pierre why did she say that and then c karine said i can't really talk about electoral politics because the midterms. but then she toke about electoral politics and why joe biden has done everything possible and bad guys. >> ainsley: we are starting to agree with jen psaki what she said about the referendum on biden now crime is a major vulnerability. if you look across the country, california, you can rob a store for under $1,000. you can walk out with a louis vitton bag as long as it doesn't cost $1,000. sell it on ebay you don't ever get in trouble. steal it from the store. new york no cash bail. we are seeing this constantly and commit a crime go and get

your paperwork done. you are already back out on the street. it minneapolis calling it murder apolis. >> brian: donald trump tried to handle it he tried to send in federal troop they said he is the problem. this president doesn't do anything about anything and doesn't acknowledge. problem with the border i'm not going to talk about it. problem with cities and crime, i'm not going to address it. in fact, can you say more? >> ainsley: in florida. >> brian: listen. >> ainsley: this guy walks into al convenience store with a shotgun. the other guy behind the counter shows his weapon. >> brian: i don't have that yet. >> ainsley: the guy gets arrested. i'm from chicago. look at his shotgun. when he gets arrested, do you know what the cops in florida said? you are not in chicago anymore. you are under arrest. >> brian: they are armed in florida. the convenience store. >> brian: got a gun bigger gun. >> prime chicago. >> all right. then take everything. >> what started the whole

conversation with peter and press secretary there is a big item in the "new york times" yesterday talk about how crime is complicated. and what it talked about was, see, you know what? partially blamed the crime increase on? >> ainsley: what? >> steve: inflation. because they say that, look, higher prices are causing people to look for cheaper stuff and potentially stolen items are being sold at pawn shops, so people are stealing stuff. >> brian: who came up with that idea? >> steve: the "new york times." inflation. think about this way. we talked yesterday about how in the third quarter of last year the san francisco federal reserve bank said half the inflation rate was due to all of the money being pumped into the economy. so, in other words, by theirlyly theirthinking inflation is creag crime?

>> brian: my head hurts. will but don't worry, steve, it's transitory. >> ainsley: 14 minutes after the top of the hour. still ahead. biden's stay tuned loan handout even more expensive than previously thought. the shocking price tag just released by the congressional budget office. plus -- >> brian: why nasa scientists cheering when their spacecraft crashed into an asteroid and there were no airbags ♪ ♪ announcer: type 2 diabetes? discover the power of 3 in the ozempic® tri-zone. in my ozempic® tri-zone, i lowered my a1c, cv risk,

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together to remember the life of cayler ellingson laid to rest after he was run over by an suv last week. his alleged killer shannon brandt told an 911 operator that he hit ellington with his car because he was part of an republican extremist group. but he is currently walking free, given no curfew and under no house arrest after posting what one prosecutor called a, quote: very low $50,000 bail. listen to these details here. a dallas doctor being accuse of injecting poison into iv bags resulting in the deaths of a fellow physician and cardiac emergency for 11 other patients. prosecutors calling awrnld ortiz jr. medical terrorist after healthy patients suffered life-threatening complications during routine surgeries. he had his medical license yanked at the beginning of the month before being arrested a week later. ortiz is being held without bail and faces life in prison or even

the death penalty if convicted. how about this? a nasa spacecraft collides with asteroid scientists are celebrating because it was a successful test of the agency's new asteroid defense system. watch the reaction. >> oh my gosh. [applause] >> oh, wow. >> confirmation. and we have impact. >> carley: that's right. the double asteroid redirection test or dart is part of nasa's larger planetary defense initiative and it was a success. and monday night football the dallas cowboy hand the new york giants their first loss of the season. >> stutter step move by johnson jones fires in the pass is intercepted by james. he goes down and the cowboys wrapped it up. >> giants wide receiver sterling shepard suffering a serious leg

injury on that game stealing interpretation and one fan was particularly crushed after the team settled for a field goal in the fourth quarter. his frowny face going viral in the aftermath of the cowboys 23-16 win. that is dedication face paint, guys. >> steve: you noticed a frowny face. i noticed what a good job he did painting his entire head. >> ainsley: i'm thinking it's going to be very messy. >> carley: a sad shower for him. >> brian: do you go work that day and then paint your face or do you get up in the morning and say i'm taking today off and paint my face all day. >> steve: we have two and a half hours. let's call him. >> brian: we should do that are great i got blue all over my phone now. do you have to take that paint off before you go to bed. >> steve: the game was last night he has a blue pillow this morning. >> brian: part of the blue man group i can't figure out but find it entertaining.

whose idea was that? >> ainsley: talk about the stupidity loan handout. i people upset about this. people paid for their college and put their kids through school and on fixed income and furious they will possibly have to pay for other americans, strangers to go to college. but the cbo report is now estimating it's going to cost more than $400 billion. look at all those zeros. >> steve: right. there is another estimate out there that says it could be 600 billion. and, also, when you think about the fact. >> brian: so dumb. >> steve: joe biden said nobody is going to have to pay between september and december of this year, just an extension. that's another $20 billion. now, here's the thing. remember, it was joe biden who said he was going to use emergency powers from coronavirus to do that, right? he said that and then on "60 minutes" he said the pandemic is over. republicans are furious. it's like, first of all, i thought you said it was over.

but then at the same time no president can just cancel a half a trillion dollars worth of debt. they can't do that. >> brian: the thing is with the 18-year-old that takes out the loan today, why is he or she plan on giving it back? why should they pay it back? they just got all these other people got relief. if you wanted to give people relief during the pandemic, you freeze the payments. turns out we did freeze the payment. and now we find out there is going to be no payments or 10 to 20,000, depending on your financial situation. so, this was a plan that he was not for originally. in fact, the "new york times" has one editorial shear excerpt from this guy peter coy. he writes this, there is a conundrum in president biden's relief plan for student loan debt. the more merciful it is to debtors, the worse incentive it creates. people more likely to unborrow unwisely if they expect the government to pay their unpayable loans. subsidize the schools and majors that do the worst job of preparing their students for

renumerous -- >> steve: renumerousive careers -- >> brian: this is why i don't read the "new york times" and effort to do things that don't require. needs a void taking actions that have uninelizabeth warren and schumer got their way. recall people are having trouble explaining. this. >> ainsley: why did they do this because they want the young people to vote for them? >> steve: midterms are coming. we did the poll yesterday from abc news that 56% of democrats want somebody else to run for president. it's even -- than joe biden. it's even higher with young people. it looks very clearly like just a naked attempt to buy votes. regarding the midterms, regarding two years from now. >> ainsley: virginia thought the republicans from north carolina had a better idea.

why doesn't joe biden work with colleges to decrease tuition. >> steve: why does it cost that much? >> brian: how about cut the interest rate a few percentage points. they are almost predatory loans. some are 7%, 8%. the prime rate at the time was 2%. listen, this is out of control. you cut it down to 4% and people say okay, you are going to bat for me but you are not forgiving -- you are not playing the inequality card and saying it's okay for the 38-year-old to pay off their student loans but not for the 28-year-olds so they can get their 20,000 forgiven. >> steve: what's the number one issue with all americans? inflation. and what did the democrats do they passed the hilariously named inflation reduction act. this particular student loan forgiveness plan wipes all of the deficit reduction from 10 years of the inflation reduction act off the board. >> ainsley: doesn't include the billions he wants to spend for the environment. so he is spending, spending,

spending in the middle of inflation. still ahead, fox weather is tracking hurricane ian all morning as tampa bay business owners are already struggling with inflation and they are bracing now for impact. we are going to speak with two local store owners preparing for what could be the worst storm to hit their area in recent history. >> steve: in 100 years. ♪ ♪ ♪ my relationship with my credit cards wasn't good.

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# #. >> steve: fox weather tracking hurricane ian. category 3 as it heads over florida. tampa bay business owners already struggling with inflation are now preparing for one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit that region perhaps in 100 years. danielle sayier and diana adams are co-managers of ceilings in the tampa area and they join us from different locations. ladies you, good morning to you. >> good morning. >> good morning. >> steve: danielle, let's start with you, i understand you have been busy because tampa bay is very flood-prone anyway and the worry is you could wind up with 12 inches of rain and 10 feet of storm surge. you are filling up sandbags. you ever getting ready, aren't you? >> sure. it is like that every time it rains and when hurricane season comes around we are typically prone to being stuck if we don't

set up prior this is kind of season -- the routine for us. >> steve: yeah. but, okay. so, tampa bay is flood-prone but this is different. >>this is a storm that that area, danielle has not seen in a very, very long time. >> yes. typically, we wouldn't take these large precautions but given -- given the amount of rain that we are supposed to receive i'm glad that we are able to find the resources to get everything set up inside and protect our product and our store. so, hopefully we can -- >> steve: fingers crossed. diana, tell us a little bit about your preparation and tell us about the people who live in your neighborhood, what they are doing and whether or not they are evacuating. >> well, a lot of time my neighborhood has evacuated. the neighbors some are still

here depending on how they are living. i'm on more elevated -- my house is more elevated, so i think i'm going to be okay. also a lot of stores around seedlings they have made preparations for it. >> steve: sure. >> hoping for the best. woe did what we can. and so let's hope it works. >> steve: yeah, absolutely. >> i think the sad part is our customers are going to need us and we are not going to be able to be open. keep the doors open. this is a big impact on us as a small business. >> steve: absolutely. once it goes through. then people -- things will get back to normal. danielle, one of the problems as a small business, you have been just walloped by inflation and now this is like the 1-2 punch. you won't be able to be open for a number of days and then there

is going to be, perhaps some sort of, you know, recovery or whatever happens or just simply reopening the store. this is the last thing you need right now. >> oh, i mean, you know, last couple of years for small business owners, we have been competing with online. we have been competing with brick and mortar. apartment and bigger time. when we have something like this. that also throws another stick into the fire, i suppose. it's difficult but, you know, we are managing and, you know, because the loyalty of the customers that we have and the relationships that we have grown over the years. we are still here. we are doing okay. but it will take some time, i think, if there are potential damages that could be happening. you know, something flies through the window from the high window speeds. those are all things that you know, we set things aside for just in case.

you never know. >> steve: you just never know and that's why you are trying to take precautions right now. danielle sayer and diana stay safe ladies. >> you as well. >> thank you, thank you much you. >> download the fox weather app. or stream fox weather to your favorite connected device and be safe. still ahead, midterm elections are just six weeks away from today. so, what are the top issues on voters' minds? and what party has the best political advantage? a panel of experts weighs in coming up next. ♪ i don't want to be anything other than what i have been trying to be, baby ♪ all i ever do ♪

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life-threatening storm surge to the tampa bay area where we will have a live report from florida coming up next hour and for constant updates download and stream fox weather. can't get any better. meanwhile, we are just 41 days away from the midterms as both parties are ramping up efforts to appeal to voters desperately. the latest poll show an economy, inflation, education and crime are the highest concerns for voters. while abortion topic heavily pushed by democrats especially in june-july, much lower now. for reaction let's turn to our political panel, fox news contributor charlie hurt and david webb is here. and harriet jackson executive director jessica anderson is with us. first off, are you surprised that crime is pushed to number one as we head to october 1st? >> no. i'm not surprised at all. we have two years-plus of the defund the police movement that has ravaged blue cities all across america. and so, of course crime is surging because there's no protections in place to keep

people safe and secure. so what do voters do moms like me and everywhere do who is going to keep our community safe? who is going to keep our kids safe? and we are looking for alternative and that's really what it's going to come down to on the ballot is who is actually going to talk about and commit to these issues and i think republicans have the advantage when it comes to safety and security. >> brian: david, the weird thing is, the people who were saying defund the police and reimagine the police force are now we can't get cops. we can't get them to not put down their badge. on top of that, we find out that karen bass, for example, running for mayor against police got robbed doesn't feel safe. two lawmakers in illinois got carjacked within 90 minutes of each other. they also want to reimagine police. so the reality is hitting the lawmakers, david. >> well, the reality is hitting them, but they actually don't care, brian. they haven't changed their policies. so, whether karen bass loses two weapons, which by the way i checked have not been found.

whether those criminals use them to commit other crimes, they don't care, because they have a bigger agenda. democrats hold power at the expense of the people and while the republicans are holding an election and we, the voters, have to make a decision about our safety, they only are concerned about continuing to keep that power even if they are voted out of the majority. and that's what matters to them. look, the american people are paying the price whether they are robbing or destroying the with a with a or beating up a grandmother or multiple offenders being let out of jay continually committing crimes ty have a short-term memory. whether you are republican, independent, i don't care what you are, if you are a law-abiding citizens, just remember they are not going to show up and the people can't show up on time. >> brian: charlie, here's the thing. i so see this parole siena to monmouth to quinnipiac.

these pollsters really feel as though they got to get this one right. they are losing credibility by the day. latest approval poll by the president is 39%. last saturday was at 45%. what are to you believe? >> yeah, it's -- i still -- until they do get it right. i'm very distrustful of all of these polls. but, you know, but, of course, there is this enormous effort by democrats in order to try to shift the discussion away from things like crime and the economy to talk about abortion. and the reason they are so desperate to do that is because when you look at the issues people actually care about, like the economy and like crime, all of these problems can be traced directly to policies. >> brian: i know. >> that have been embraced by democrats for years. whether it's defund the police. mad spending, or this assault on energy independence in america. all of these things are directly linked to the worst problems americans face right now. it's a perfect storm of misery

for democrats come election time. >> brian: and the president's press secretary an cannot answer the question is crime a problem in this country yesterday. shootings in philadelphia 1600. new york city 1100. chicago, over 1,000. some of these aren't even counted. let's talk about the economy. so far the average american, jessica, has lost $4,200 of income. the dow has gone into a bear market first time. market has lost 20% overall. can you no longer say if you are president biden that gas prices are dropping. for the last six days they have gone up. >> right. right. and inflation is at an all-time 40-year high of 8.3%. the same families that are sitting around their kitchen table. wondering how they are going to pay for their groceries. how they are going to fill up the gas are the same parents trying to make these decisions about where they are send sending kids to school this fall. are they going to get indoctrinated with crt.

leftist transgender policies shoved down their kids' throats without them knowing and these are all the same issues that are in front of voters. so when you go back to your original poll and who do you actually believe? need to believe the american people. elected officials need to believe the american people. they want a change. they want to see the country turn around and see serious, thoughtful action when it comes to the economy, crime, education, voters are complex but we are simple. we want to know that washington is working for us and that's not what we are getting right now, brian. >> brian: that's why it's very tough to spin your way out of this one. guys, thanks so much for diving into this the last week of september. we know how quick things can change. appreciate it. >> thank you, brian. >> thanks for having me. >> brian: stay tuned because ainsley's new book "i'm so glad you were born" hits stores today. she will share the inspiration behind it. fox weather tracking hurricane ian all morning long. we will have the latest and there you see the swirl. ♪ ♪

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hitting cuba this morning. bringing storm surge to the tampa bay area perhaps. we will have a live report from florida coming up in 11 minutes. and for constant updates, download and stream fox weather. >> brian: today is a big day for one ainsley earhardt. >> ainsley: thank you. steve: her brand new back to "i'm so glad you were born" officially on sale. >> ainsley: my daughter how grateful i am she was born and also your children and future grandchildren and one day your future grandchildren, brian. i want to explain how the whole story came about and of course i got a lot of help from some friends, some fox friends. take a look. ♪ this book is for kids to know they are so loved and they have a purpose. and they are going to make a big difference in this world. when i started at "fox & friends," i think the first person to celebrate a birthday was steve doocy. >> ainsley: happy birthday. >> steve: thank you very much. >> ainsley: we are so glad you

were born. [laughter] >> ainsley: it's something that caught on in our studio. >> ainsley: we are so glad you were born. >> ainsley: i'm so glad you were born. we're so glad you were born. >> so now when anyone has a birthday we all say we're so glad you were born. >> we are so glad you were born. >> ainsley: people have asked me why i decided to write this book. my first two children's books were messages about messages that my dad had really given me this book this is a message my mom told us on our birthdays. i'm so glad you were born. when you think about that. you have impacted my life. you have made me very happy. you have changed this world for the better. my mother who always says to pray she had a stroke four and a half years ago. mom, i just love you and i'm so glad you were born and i'm so glad you said this to me. i you to know your voice is going to be in the hands of little kids that need to hear

this message growing up. now we ever teaching children. >> this is my cute, amazing creative, smart, sweet daughter hayden. is there anything you would like to share ab why little children would like this book. >> because it's about children. i really like the book because it's about me and momma having a dance party in the kitchen. >> ainsley: she was a little girl, we have been having dance parties in my house. ♪ and it is just about having fun and breaking that into song. and we danced and just have a great time. >> this is one of my favorite pages. >> banging the drums loudly and blowing the brass horn i'm so glad you were born. who are you glad was born. >> rosy. is it. >> ainsley: that's a good one. >> and this one.

ing. >> ainsley: i love you i'm so glad you were born. do you know how special your birthday is for me? >> yeah. you wake up like an hour early and set up the kitchen for my birthday. >> ainsley: i do. what do we put in the kitchen on birthday what's our tradition. >> i always see a pink table with balloons. >> ainsley: when my doctor put her in my arms, i remember just thinking i am so glad she is born. i just whispered into her face and i said i love you, i prayed and prayed for you. and you are mine. so we have talked about why we're so glad certain people in our lives were born. the last page the children get to read i'm so glad i was born. but we talk to some friendly faces to find out who they are proud of and are so glad were born. so glad my husband was born. i know in a few months i will be very glad that this little one is going to be born as well.

>> i'm so glad that my son and daughter were born. i will tell you it makes you wonder the majesty of god. >> i'm so glad a gentleman named sam martin was born. he is actually the one who led my father to the lord. >> i am so glad that all four of my children were born because it turns out that's all that matters. >> i have six children and 10 grandchildren. i have known the joy of love at first sight. i'm so glad they were born. >> i'm so glad my illustrate two little munchkins were born. without them i have nothing. they make me smile every day. i love them so much. >> hey, y'all, you know i was so happy the day ainsley was born because i would have missed an opportunity to make a wonderful friend. ♪ we're so glad you were born. steve: how sweet is that? >> a.j. and sam. gavin, tammy, the whole team all put that together and it's so sweet. i waited to watch it live on air because i wanted to see it for the first time with all of you.

>> steve: i love your daughter knows exactly what happens on her birthday. you get up early and get the kitchen will ready because it is a big day not just for you but for her. >> ainsley: thank you. >> brian: is she okay on camera? she seems to be very natural. >> ainsley: she is shy. it depends on the day. loved that she is not like that. your kids don't like the camera, do they? >> brian: kaitlin a little bit but for the most part they want to duck it and run. >> steve: my kids are the same way. >> brian: you liar. [laughter] >> ainsley: who are you glad was born. >> steve: i'm glad my wife kathy was born because she brought thee three beautiful kids and now some of them are having children. and it just -- it's fantastic. -- we are filled with love. >> ainsley: so sweet. we are so happy for you. >> brian: there is no one i'm not glad was born. i like everybody together. my parents start it all. and then we worked our way through. so, it's a great theme.

>> ainsley: isn't it cool your parents' love did all of that so sweet. y'all, i'm so happy. thank you so much. you can share who you are glad was born and buy your own copy at ainsley's books or ainsley book, my book at ainsley e. since no one knows how to spell earhardt. ainsley e..com. >> brian: this weekend you will be. >> ainsley: on your show and charleston, south carolina and punta verdict day, florida. we are praying it doesn't get bad if it does we will come back another time: i was in a store the other day and greeting cards. kathy doocy gave me the idea for this book. thank you. >> steve: we are glad she was born too. >> steve: plus the very latest on ian coming up in threefr minutes.ei

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making landfall in cuba this morning. >> brian: forecasters worst case scenario for people living in the tampa bay region. mandatory evacuation orders in effect right now. florida governor ron desantis set to address the state at 9:00 this morning and we will carry that live. >> steve: we have fox team coverage. senior meteorologist janice dean is standing by the weather center but w