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Every week, veteran Philippine journalist Christian Esguerra brings you the relevant facts and explains burning issues on politics and governance — because democracy dies in disinformation.

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    Ep. 70: Ping Lacson vs Alan Peter Cayetano

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 39:13


    This episode looks into Alan Peter Cayetano's Facebook live attacking Ping Lacson, among other claims and insinuations, on the eve of a crucial Senate impeachment trial vote.

    Ep. 69: Inconvenient questions for Sara Duterte

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 46:38


    Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with Atty. Michael Poa, spokesman of Sara Duterte's defense team.

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    Ep. 68: Robin Padilla blames Tarriela for China's racist video

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 62:09


    Let's discuss what's fundamentally wrong with the honorable senator's statement that condemned China's video portraying Filipinos as monkeys, but pinned the blame on Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela.

    Ep. 67: Will senators open Sara Duterte's bank records?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 29:21


    Rep. Terry Ridon explains why the VP's bank records should be scrutunized by the impeachment court.

    Ep. 66: To China, Filipinos are monkeys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 32:04


    Christian Esguerra sits down with Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela on a China Daily AI video portraying Filipinos as monkeys.

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    Ep. 65: Cayetanos question NBI probe of 2019 SEAG

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 49:39


    Let's break down Day 6 of the impeachment trial.

    Ep. 64: Robin Padilla's moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 31:27


    Christian Esguerra is joined by lawyer Jojo Lacanilao in breaking down Day 5 of the impeachment trial.

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    Ep. 63: Prosecution won't present Zuleika Lopez anymore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 33:47


    Christian Esguerra is joined by House prosecutor Joel Chua.

    Ep. 62: Their bias is showing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 57:16


    Here's a look at how certain senators have been showing their biases in Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.

    Ep. 61: Ex-NBI cybercrime chief takes witness stand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 30:12


    The former NBI cybercrime division chief tells the impeachment court why Sara Duterte's threat remarks were serious and real.

    Ep. 60: Wasted moments in Sara Duterte's trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 24:09


    Christian Esguerra speaks with a former president of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines on the first three days of Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.

    Ep. 59: Prepare for 'Typhoon Inday'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 79:17


    What exactly did Zuleika Lopez mean with this ominous message?

    Ep. 58: Sara Duterte lawyer defends her 'kill' remarks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 43:50


    Let's break down what happened on Day 3 of Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.

    Ep. 57: Jinky Luistro's moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 41:59


    Christian Esguerra sits down with lead House prosecutor Jinky Luistro on Day 2 of Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.

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    Ep. 56: Sara Duterte appears in Senate, not trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 29:14


    What was Sara Duterte up to when she showed up for a one-sentence press conference in the Senate on Day 2 of her impeachment trial?

    Ep. 55: Marcoleta arrested over alleged plunder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 53:46


    What happens now to Sen. Rodante Marcoleta?

    Ep. 54: Sara Duterte's impeachment trial begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 26:20


    What happened on Day 1 of the impeachment trial?

    Ep. 53: Ombudsman files case vs. Marcoleta

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 51:21


    How strong is the evidence of plunder against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta?

    Ep. 52: Is Sherwin Gatchalian up to the challenge?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 36:34


    Can a non-lawyer ably preside over the impeachment trial of Sara Duterte?

    Ep. 51: Is Marcoleta worth fighting for?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 24:04


    Why did the Iglesia Ni Cristo rally for Marcoleta fizzle out?

    Ep. 50: Nihilistic group influenced Tacloban shooters?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 37:28


    Listen to this episode on how an online network is grooming minors to commit violence, self-harm, and mass shootings.

    Ep. 49: Ombudsman to still file case vs. Marcoleta

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 41:31


    The Ombudsman says he will still file a plunder case against Marcoleta despite the massive Iglesia rally.

    Ep. 48: Sara Duterte impeachment trial begins on July 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 33:14


    What to expect on Day 1 of the impeachment trial

    Ep. 47: Unmasking the Iglesia rally

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 48:33


    What does the INC rally hope to achieve?

    Ep. 46: Why Marcoleta only has himself to blame

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 28:34


    The Ombudsman is set to file a plunder case against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta.

    Ep. 45: Sara Duterte's excuse--free speech

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 32:53


    Sara Duterte cites free speech to defend her threat against Marcos Jr.

    Ep. 44: Anti-hazing raps vs. Ateneo coaches?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 46:12


    Listen to this episode with Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on the CIDG findings on the deaths of Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili.

    Ep. 43: Mike Defensor in trouble

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 34:01


    NBI Director Melvin Matibag explains the human trafficking case against Mike Defensor.

    Ep. 42: Should PH lower minimum age of criminal responsibility?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 24:39


    Criminal justice expect Raymund Narag joins Christian Esguerra.

    Ep. 41: More Trillanes bombshell vs. Sara Duterte?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 42:44


    Christian Esguerra speaks with Sonny Trillanes, who will testify in the Sara Duterte impeachment trial.

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    Ep. 40: Is the Philippine juvenile law weak?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 32:38


    Christian Esguerra sits with Tricia Oco of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council.

    Ep. 39: Alan Cayetano's shortlived Senate presidency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 52:43


    Let's look back at Alan Cayetano's shortlived and tumultuous Senate presidency.

    Ep. 38: Chiz as impeachment trial presiding officer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 32:05


    Is it a good move to have Chiz Escudero preside over Sara Duterte's impeachment trial?

    Ep. 37: Cayetano runs to the Supreme Court

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 31:08


    Will the Supreme Court intervene in the Senate leadership row?

    Ep. 36: Pati si Kiko dinamay sa 'maleta' story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 30:26


    This episode explains why the "maleta" narrative has become laughable and even more outrageous.

    Ep. 35: Joel Villanueva set to join Gatchalian bloc?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 44:04


    Is Villanueva jumping to the new majority?

    Ep. 34: Lawyer Jesus Falcis suspended over 'vulgar' remarks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 28:25


    Lawyer Jesus Falcis was suspended for one year over 'vulgar' remarks on social media.

    Ep. 33: Ateneo officials under fire over drowning incident

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 40:58


    Christian Esguerra is joined by sports law professor Al Agra on the possible cases that may be filed against coach Tab Baldwin and Ateneo officials for the death of two athletes in a training camp in Aurora province.

    Ep. 32: Private lawyers join House impeachment team

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 33:56


    Listen to this episode with Rep. Jinky Luistro, the lead House prosecutor in the Sara Duterte impeachment trial.

    Ep. 31: How to recover the rest of the Marcos ill-gotten wealth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 26:04


    Listen to this episode with former PCGG Commissioner Ruben Carranza.

    Ep. 30: Fresh 'destab' effort vs. BBM?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 56:49


    Who's behind this so-called new destabilization effort against Marcos Jr. and how likely will it succeed?

    Ep. 29: Ateneo's missteps in Aurora drowning incident

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 33:01


    Christian Esguerra sits down with PR man Alan German on his alma mater's response to the Aurora drowning incident that killed two student-athletes.

    Ep. 28: NBI reveals 'very serious' threat to Senate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 59:32


    Listen to this episode with NBI Director Melvin Matibag.

    Ep. 27: 2 Maleta Boys made a mistake in tagging Loren?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 78:58


    Listen to this discussion among Christian Esguerra, Ronald Llamas, and Barry Gutierrez.

    Ep. 26: Gatchalian tells Cayetano to 'accept the facts'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 31:37


    Listen to our episode with acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian.

    Ep. 25: When Loren called the 18 'maleta boys' a hero

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 43:18


    Listen to this episode on the "hearing" organized by ousted Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano to present the narrative of the 18 'maleta boys.'

    Eo. 24: The Amazing Maleta Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 36:49


    Listen to this episode with NBI Director Melvin Matibag on why it's difficult to believe the stories of the 18 'ex-bagmen.'

    Ep. 23: What's next for Alan Peter Cayetano?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 55:16


    What's next for Alan Peter Cayetano?

    Ep. 22: Alan Peter Cayetano ousted as Senate president

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 43:40


    Listen to our episode with Sen. Tito Sotto

    Ep. 21: Alan Peter Cayetano holds Senate session hostage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 54:37


    How will the Senate impasse end?

    Ep. 20: Ex-ICC judge heads PH truth commission

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 38:30


    Listen to our episode with former ICC judge Raul Pangalangan

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