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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Christian Esguerra is joined by House prosecutor Joel Chua.

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

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

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.

What exactly did Zuleika Lopez mean with this ominous message?

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

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

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?

What happens now to Sen. Rodante Marcoleta?

What happened on Day 1 of the impeachment trial?

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

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

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

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

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

What to expect on Day 1 of the impeachment trial

What does the INC rally hope to achieve?

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

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

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

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

Criminal justice expect Raymund Narag joins Christian Esguerra.

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

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

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

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

Will the Supreme Court intervene in the Senate leadership row?

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

Is Villanueva jumping to the new majority?

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

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.

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

Listen to this episode with former PCGG Commissioner Ruben Carranza.

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

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.

Listen to this episode with NBI Director Melvin Matibag.

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

Listen to our episode with acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian.

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

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

What's next for Alan Peter Cayetano?

Listen to our episode with Sen. Tito Sotto

How will the Senate impasse end?

Listen to our episode with former ICC judge Raul Pangalangan