Savannah Guthrie offers $1 million reward for information about missing mother Nancy

NPR | By Alana Wise

Published February 24, 2026 at 4:23 PM EST

In an emotional video plea, Savannah Guthrie announced a $1 million family reward for her mother, Nancy's, recovery.

Alana Wise

Alana Wise is a politics reporter on the Washington desk at NPR.

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