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Newt talks with Marc Beckman, producer of the new documentary film “Melania” and Melania Trump’s senior advisor and agent for more than 25 years. The film, directed by Brett Ratner, offers an intimate look into the life of Melania Trump, focusing on her role as First Lady and her relationship with President Trump. The film follows her for 20 days leading up to the inauguration on January 20, 2025, and has broken box office records in its first week in theaters. “Melania” aims to provide a groundbreaking visual and sonic experience, diverging from traditional documentary film formats. It features a first-class production team, including two Oscar-winning cinematographers, and a diverse soundtrack with artists like The Rolling Stones and Elvis. The film captures significant moments, such as Mrs. Trump reflecting on her immigrant experience during the inauguration, and her involvement in initiatives like the “Take It Down Act” and foster care reform. Mrs. Trump’s commitment to her family and work ethic is emphasized, with insights into her dedication to her role as First Lady and her involvement in various philanthropic efforts. The film’s success has led to plans for a docuseries to further explore her life, showcasing her as a figure who transcends the traditional role of First Lady.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send us a textIn this episode, Makosi explores the quiet but powerful question shaping culture in 2026: what actually makes someone relevant?Using three real moments from this week's pop culture — the controversial silence around Melania Trump's documentary, the values-driven statements made on the Grammy Awards stage, and the explosive energy of iShowSpeed's African tour — this episode unpacks the difference between attention, noise, and lasting relevance.Makosi reflects on why many people tuned into the Grammys expecting artists to speak out about immigration and ICE, why silence can be more controversial than outrage, and how a simple, human moment involving Cher accidentally brought Luther Vandross back into collective memory.This is not a gossip episode.It's a thoughtful conversation about timing, moral responsibility, cultural alignment, and why relevance today is less about being loud — and more about being felt.If you're navigating leadership, visibility, influence, or simply trying to stay grounded in a very noisy world, this episode will change how you think about power, silence, and what truly lasts.Support the show
Is Melania Trump's new film a documentary? Fan service? Or propaganda?The Amazon funded $40 million-$75 million film, follows the first lady as she prepares for her husband's second inauguration. But, it's finely manicured editing and it's fabricated storylines obscure reality - much like the Trump administration's broader media strategy. So what's the point?Brittany sits down with NPR Senior Arts Critic Bob Mondello, and Vulture Movie Critic Alison Willmore. They examine the wardrobe changes, opulent decor, and even Amazon's financial support of the movie and break down what this film tells us – and doesn't tell us – about the first lady.Support Public Media. Join NPR Plus.Follow Brittany on Instagram: @bmluseFor handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR's Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
[00:00:00] Rep. August Pfluger [00:18:26] Dr. Patrick Spero [00:36:50] First Lady Melania Trump [00:55:12] Shannon Bream [01:13:35] Kennedy [01:32:00] Marc Thiessen [01:43:31] Daryl “Moose” Johnston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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On this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid prepares to welcome the First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, onto his airwaves for the first time ever to help her continue the promotion of her documentary still in theaters, titled Melania. In other news of the day, NYC Mayor Mamdani officially endorses Kathy Hochul in her re-election campaign for governor; the mayor also appoints a self-hating Jew as his czar to combat anti-Semitism in NYC; U.S.-Iran talks get underway in Oman regarding Iran's nuclear capabilities; and hope continues to wane in the missing persons case involving news anchor Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy. Brian Kilmeade, Craig Carton, Joe Tacopina, Mike VanDenburg, Lisa Tuozzolo, Rabbi Joseph Potasnik & First Lady Melania Trump join the show on this Friday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States, makes her debut on Sid & Friends in the Morning to discuss the making of her documentary, Melania, and the philanthropic work she's involved in as First Lady. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to The Reel Schmooze with ToI film reviewer Jordan Hoffman and host Amanda Borschel-Dan, where we bring you all the entertainment news and film reviews a Jew can use. Hoffman delights with his New Jersey quest for the best cottage cheese in the world -- Israeli -- much to the utter scorn of Borschel-Dan before turning to his scathing review of the new Amazon "documentary" charting the life of First Lady Melania Trump prior to the inauguration. We hear a theory that producer Melania Trump attempted to recapture the Eastern European propaganda look of her youth in the MAGA vehicle probing her napkin choices and Hoffman rates her success. In the same genre of mockumentary, we take a new look at the masterful 1983 "Zelig" by Woody Allen. Check out the one "oy" and one "not baaaaad" film (our highest mark) in this week's The Reel Schmooze. The Reel Schmooze is produced by Ari Schlacht and can be found wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: First Lady Melania Trump and US President Donald Trump before the premiere of her movie 'Melania' at The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, January 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert, File)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mia Freedman is in full-on producer mode at the moment with the launch of her shiny new project Unleashed. Today, however, she’s back in the hosting chair on Mamamia Out Loud as she spills to Jessie Stephens and Em Vernem what this producer gig malarkey is all about. Outlouders, trust us, you’re going to eat this up. And, do you matter? Are you essential or just... existing? Mia, Jessie, and Em unpack the 'mattering' movement and why it’s taking over from 'let them'. Plus, hotel bathrooms. Something’s changed, and it’s making us feel most exposed. The hosts dig into this trend and why some things — even with your partner — are better left private. Also, Valentine’s Day = loneliest day for singles? Em begs to differ. There’s actually a worse one, and she’s explaining why. Aaaand did we mention that hair tinsel is back? Naturally, Mia is fully here for it. Welcome to the world of disco hair. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Recommendations Em recommends the new season of Bridgerton and The Spill's Watch Party, Viral Moments, Marriage Rules & The Life Of A Maid Jessie recommends On The Edge by Kate Horan Mia recommends these sparkly hair clips from Amazon. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: The Female Emaciation Era — Holly & Jessie Weigh In Listen: An Urgent Theory About Kim Kardashian & Lewis Hamilton Listen: Scurrilous Gossip - Karl Stefanovic, Melania Trump & Sydney Sweeney, Oh My Listen: Fertility Vampires & The Murkiness Of 'Affair Baiting' Listen: It's Time To Burp Your House & The 3, 5, 7 Underwear Rule Listen: The New 'Wronged Wife' Divorce Playbook Listen: A Royal Summer Update Of Very Big Feelings Listen: The Productivity Hack Jessie Swears By & Rogue Habits We Can't (Won't) Quit Listen to Watch Party: BRIDGERTON S4: Viral Moments, Marriage Rules & The Life Of A Maid Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including Unleashed, the brand new show for Gen X women who need a laugh. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: 'I'm happily married and think celebrating Valentine's Day is cringe. Here are my 7 reasons why.' MIA FREEDMAN: 'The pants that divided the Internet a little bit.' 6 facts that will change the way you watch the new season of Bridgerton. 'The new season of Bridgerton fulfils a dream I didn't realise I had.' THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Emily Vernem, Jessie Stephens & Mia Freedman Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Audio Producer: Leah Porges Video Producer: Josh Green Junior Content Producer: Tessa KotowiczBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pat Leahy and Ellen Coyne join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· When it comes to the housing crisis or whether to spend the exchequer surplus, the results from the latest Irish Times/Ipsos B&A poll suggest an electorate that wants to see some action. This is despite Government's claims that real progress has been made on housing. · One of the most noteworthy finds of the latest Irish/Ipsos B&A opinion poll is the uptick in Taoiseach Micheál Martin's approval rating. He is now the most popular party leader here who continues to have the backing of more than 80 per cent of Fianna Fáil voters. Perhaps he has now put Jim Gavin's fiasco of a presidential campaign behind him?· And the latest tranche of Epstein files is proving to be quite damaging for UK prime minister Keir Starmer, with an apology issued this week to victims of Jeffrey Epstein over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador at a time when his friendship with Epstein was already public knowledge.Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· The Melania Trump film, a world without nuclear arms control, and why transgender rights misinformation is the last thing schools need.Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris Franjola is here and we do not hold back! Where is Savannah Guthrie's missing mom? Out of curiosity, I saw the Melania Trump movie and I give my honest review. More is coming out of the Epstein files. Deepak Chopra is all over it. Will anyone lose their job or at least their podcast over it? Will people switch over to the alternative Super Bowl show? Jelly Roll claims to not know anything but where to find a good dentist. Don't give your kid your Ozempic and funny grand babies are being born! So juicy so funny! Enjoy! -Use code JUICYSCOOP at https://jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Shimmer Face Oil with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad #sponsored -Take proactive care of your health and head to https://OPositiv.com/JUICYSCOOP or enter JUICYSCOOP at checkout for 25% off your first purchase. -Go to https://RO.CO/JUICYSCOOP to see if you're eligible for the new GLP-1 pill on Ro -Go to https://quince.com/juicy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. -Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/juicy Subscribe to my new show Juicy Crimes!: https://bit.ly/juicycrimes Stand Up Tickets and info: https://heathermcdonald.net Subscribe to Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald and get extra juice on Patreon: https://bit.ly/JuicyScoopPod https://www.patreon.com/juicyscoop Watch the Juicy Scoop On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JuicyScoop Shop Juicy Scoop Merch: https://juicyscoopshop.com/ Follow Me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathermcdonald TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heathermcdonald YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeatherMcDonaldOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Melania Trump shutdown down a press conference as she asked about the Epstein Filed and her former friend Ghislaine Maxwell as Melania's past comes back to haunt her. Soul: Go to https://GetSoul.com and use code: MEIDAS to get 30% OFF your order! Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jared is back for a pop culture Thursday! He reacts to a $2,000 hat heist at the St. Regis Aspen before breaking down Travis Scott name-dropping Kylie Jenner's breast implants in a new song. He digs into Taylor Swift, hesitating to invite Blake Lively to her wedding amid Justin Baldoni drama, plus Steve Wynn buying his stepson Nick Kissam a $32 million mansion after a raunchy music video fallout. Jared also covers Danielle Bernstein and Cooper Weissman calling off their engagemen,t and photographer Ellen von Unwerth getting iced out of NYC party circles after working with Melania Trump. Plus, Jared shares Houston and Dallas tour updates on this packed Pop Culture Thursday episode of JTrain.Jared is on tour!
The New Yorker staff writer Lauren Collins joins Tyler Foggatt to discuss a new documentary about Melania Trump, which chronicles her life during the twenty days leading up to Donald Trump's second Inauguration. They talk about the film's glossy yet superficial portrait of the First Lady, who served as an executive producer, as well as its troubled rollout and poor critical reception. They also explore Melania's tenure as First Lady and the contradictions at the center of her political identity as an immigrant married to a President whose anti-immigration rhetoric and policies have come to define both his Administration and the moment of the film's release. This week's reading: “ ‘Melania' Is a Forty-Million-Dollar Journey Into the Void,” by Lauren Collins “What a ‘Melania' Cinematographer Hoped to Accomplish,” by Isaac Chotiner “How Jeff Bezos Brought Down the Washington Post,” by Ruth Marcus “Why the D.H.S. Disaster in Minneapolis Was Predictable,” by Jonathan Blitzer “Trump's Profiteering Hits $4 Billion,” by David Kirkpatrick The Political Scene draws on the reporting and analysis found in The New Yorker for lively conversations about the big questions in American politics. Join the magazine's writers and editors as they put into context the latest news—about elections, the economy, the White House, the Supreme Court, and much more. New episodes are available three times a week. Tune in to The Political Scene wherever you get your podcasts. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Savannah Guthrie makes a shocking public plea as the news cycle spirals into chaos. President Trump responds directly, weighs in on China, the Super Bowl, and what he's learned from Minneapolis, while the media struggles to control the narrative.Tom Homan delivers a must-see press conference, calls out the press, praises ICE agents, and forces Minneapolis officials to remove protester roadblocks. JD Vance leads a new anti-fraud task force, addresses violent crime tied to illegal immigration, and shuts down hostile media questions.The panel reacts to WaPo layoffs and woke journalists melting down, Kamala Harris teasing her future, Marco Rubio dismantling reporters, Grammys hypocrisy, and a fiery Scott Bessent vs Maxine Waters exchange.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Get fresh all day with rancher-owned Cow Guys tallow deodorant and a free tallow balm at https://TallowDeodorant.shop no code needed.Take control of your data and keep your private life private with DeleteMe at https://JoinDeleteMe.com/CHICKS using code CHICKS for 20% off. Fast-track tasty meals with Marley Spoon at https://MarleySpoon.com/offer/Chicks for up to 25 FREE meals.VISIT OUR WEBSITE DAILY! https://chicksonright.comSUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://link.chtbl.com/BtHbvS8C?sid=y...JOIN OUR SUPPORTER COMMUNITY ON LOCALS: https://chicksontheright.locals.com/JOIN OUR SUPER DOUBLE AWESOME SECRET BUT NOT SECRET EXCLUSIVE GROUP: / 388315619071775 Subscribe to our email list: https://politics.chicksonright.com/su...GET OUR BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08H5D3CF1/...Venmo: @chicksonrightPaypal: https://www.paypal.me/chicksonrightGet exclusive Chicks merch here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/InRealLifeC...Even more Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/chickson...Thank you for the Superchats! Watch live to donate and be recognized!Facebook: Chicks on the RightFacebook Group: Chicks on the RightTwitter, IG, Parler, Rumble: @chicksonrightSubscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite
Our heroes return to discuss the latest Epstein file drops, the Melania Trump movie failing spectacularly, how it all happens, and the true solution to the problem -The Piss Pool. whoops. Support the show and get a bonus episode each week! https://patreon.com/bonsaipop watch the bread and butter: https://youtube.com/bonsaipop come to the streams! https://twitch.tv/bonsaipop buy a displate through us! https://displate.com/bonsaipop/bonsai-pop-1 10% off gamersupps code: BPOP
On this week of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Anuvab Pal and Sara Barron, as they navigate through the week's biggest and strangest stories, from Melania Trump's movie release, the new Springsteen number, Starmer's trip to China and a potentially habitable new planet has been discovered 146 light-years away – but it may be -70C
Why did the news about Kim Kardashian’s new boyfriend make Em Vernem cry? The F1 fans of Out Loud have a lot of big feelings about Kim and Lewis Hamilton’s romantic weekend in London and Paris, and the reason is... baffling. Plus, a former Neighbours star is now a big deal in populist Right politics, globally. Yes, Holly Valance is busy trying to get Pauline Hanson elected, just as she’s trying to get Nigel Farage elected in the UK and threw a massive fundraiser for Trump in 2024. So, is Valance’s One Nation re-record of Kiss Kiss silly, or scary? And.. Is it always better to be right? Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Em wrestle with the dichotomy of caring about facts and caring about being an infuriating over-corrector. Oh, and we found out the truth about Chappell Roan’s nipples. You. Are. Welcome. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Scurrilous Gossip - Karl Stefanovic, Melania Trump & Sydney Sweeney, Oh My Listen: Fertility Vampires & The Murkiness Of 'Affair Baiting' Listen: It's Time To Burp Your House & The 3, 5, 7 Underwear Rule Listen: Celebrities Look Emaciated And I Don’t Know What To Say Listen: The New 'Wronged Wife' Divorce Playbook Listen: A Royal Summer Update Of Very Big Feelings Listen: The Productivity Hack Jessie Swears By & Rogue Habits We Can't (Won't) Quit Listen: "Hold On, I Just Need To Vent" Listen: Jessie's Twins Update & What We Really Did Over The Holidays Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including Unleashed, the brand new show for Gen X women who need a laugh. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: Chappell Roan can take a stand, we apparently just need her to suffer a bit first. 'Young women are overtaking the F1 fan base. I know exactly why.' Kim Kardashian just made the smartest move of her career. Holly Valance rose to fame on Neighbours. Her life now looks very different. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Border Czar Tom Homan says 700 federal agents will leave Minneapolis and any further reduction will depend on the level of cooperation from local officials and the community in what he says are targeted immigration enforcement against criminal undocumented aliens; Just over a week until temporary Homeland Security Department funding expires, and Senate Democrats say they will not vote for an extension without meaningful reforms to how the immigration raids are being carried out; Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies before the House Financial Services Committee about the Trump Administration's economic agenda, and some of the exchanges are quite testy; Vice President JD Vance says the White House is proposing a critical minerals trade zone to counter China's overwhelming control of rare earths; Tesla & Waymo executives testify at a Senate committee hearing about safety concerns of self-driving cars and the need for national regulation; First Lady Melania Trump meets with freed American-Israeli hostages at the White House; Secretary of State Marco Rubio previews Friday's talks between the U.S. & Iran; Former British Ambassador to the U.S. Lord Peter Mandelson's friendship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein dominates Prime Minister's Question Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As a first lady, Melania Trump has kept a low profile. Until now. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Astead Herndon. First Lady Melania Trump at the world premiere of Melania at The Trump Kennedy Center. Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Outlouders, enjoy this free taste of Mia in full flight on today's subscriber episode. Listen to the complete episode of Scurrilous Gossip - Karl Stefanovic, Melania Trump & Sydney Sweeney, oh my at 5pm today. Not a subscriber? This is where all that can change. Outlouders, gather 'round. Mia Freedman is back in the studio with Holly Wainwright and Em Vernem, with a few pieces of scurrilous gossip she’s dying to unpack. First up, the breakfast TV king himself. Karl Stefanovic is launching a podcast, and Mia has thoughts on what exactly this means. Plus, we need to talk about Sydney Sweeney’s new lingerie brand, Syrn. (It’s pronounced 'Siren'... apparently). We deep-dive into that viral Hollywood sign video and ask: Is this actually a new era of 'post-feminist' empowerment, or are we just being sold the same old story in better lighting? And, there’s a new documentary about Melania Trump. The team investigates the very curious reports of seat-filling incentives to make the film’s launch look like a hit. So, is anyone actually watching it, or is it all just "fake news"? Remember, this is just a little subs snackette. The full debrief drops for subscribers at 5pm. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Fertility Vampires & The Murkiness Of 'Affair Baiting' Listen: It's Time To Burp Your House & The 3, 5, 7 Underwear Rule Listen: Celebrities Look Emaciated And I Don’t Know What To Say Listen: The New 'Wronged Wife' Divorce Playbook Listen: A Royal Summer Update Of Very Big Feelings Listen: The Productivity Hack Jessie Swears By & Rogue Habits We Can't (Won't) Quit Listen: "Hold On, I Just Need To Vent" Listen: Jessie's Twins Update & What We Really Did Over The Holidays Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very first episode of Unleashed, the brand new podcast for Gen X women who need a laugh. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: All the biggest revelations in Melania Trump's book. HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: 'These breasts have been sent to confuse us.' A Hollywood producer called Sydney Sweeney 'ugly and untalented'. She just responded. ‘I realised, this was purely a relationship for the cameras.’ Lisa Wilkinson and Karl Stefanovic's off-air relationship. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Freddy Gray speaks to the documentary maker Fernando Sulchin – who was behind the making of Melania Trump soon to be released on Amazon Prime – to discuss the First Lady, how the ten days leading up to the inauguration unravelled, her relationship with Donald Trump and whether she was sidelined by the fashion industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
El pasado viernes el departamento de Justicia liberó el segundo y definitivo lote de documentos relacionados con el caso de Jeffrey Epstein. El primero de ellos vio la luz en diciembre y este era muy esperado. En total se han liberado más de tres millones de páginas en las que también hay miles de vídeos y fotografías. Esto ofrece una perspectiva mucho más detallada de la vida de Epstein y de las privilegiadas relaciones que cultivó en vida. Eso sí, como sucedió hace algo más de un mes, esta nueva documentación también está plagada de tachaduras que el Gobierno justifica para proteger el anonimato de las víctimas. El fiscal general adjunto, Todd Blanche, ha defendido la integridad de todo el proceso. En una rueda de prensa que concedió nada más hacerse públicos los documentos aseguró que se había cumplido estrictamente con la ley y que no se estaba protegiendo a nadie, tampoco al presidente. Pero, como era de esperar, las críticas no han tardado en arreciar. Unos creen que las ediciones sobre los textos y las imágenes son demasiado agresivas y ocultan importante material que debería ser público. Otros denuncian que se ha revelado indebidamente la identidad de al menos 43 víctimas. El abogado de estas últimas, Brad Edwards, ha señalado que el departamento de Justicia conocía estos nombres de antemano, lo que podría acarrear consecuencias negativas para quienes deseaban mantener su anonimato. Entre los nombres que han vuelto al primer plano destaca el de Donald Trump. Los archivos contienen miles de menciones al actual presidente, algo que tampoco es extraño ya que es del conocimiento público que Epstein y Trump fueron amigos en los años 90. Aunque Trump insiste en que cortó toda la relación con Epstein antes de su primer arresto, la publicación de correos de Melania Trump elogiando a Ghislaine Maxwell y registros de vuelos antiguos mantienen la mirada fija sobre el inquilino de la Casa Blanca. Hasta el momento no hay pruebas de que el presidente participase en delitos sexuales. De hecho, él mismo se ha apresurado a recordar que estos documentos le absuelven de cualquier sospecha. El mundo empresarial también se ha visto salpicado. Los documentos revelan correos electrónicos con Elon Musk en los que ambos coordinaban posibles visitas a la isla de Epstein entre 2012 y 2014. Musk ha negado rotundamente haber asistido a ninguna de sus fiestas. Por su parte, Bill Gates aparece mencionado en correos donde Epstein aludía a sus problemas matrimoniales. Richard Branson, fundador de Virgin, y Serguéi Brin, fundador de Google, también aparecen en la documentación, en ambos casos por relaciones personales o de trabajo en el pasado. Brin, por ejemplo, recibió asesoría fiscal de Epstein hace casi 20 años. Por último, el caso del ex príncipe Andrés de Inglaterra continúa empeorando. En el nuevo lote de documentos aparecen fotografías suyas con una joven tendida en el suelo y la prueba de que invitó a Epstein al Palacio de Buckingham en 2010. A medida que se analizan estos millones de páginas, queda claro que, aunque la presencia en los archivos no implica necesariamente la comisión de un delito, la sombra de Epstein sigue generando una profunda incomodidad en las esferas más influyentes del poder político y económico mundial. En La ContraRéplica: 0:00 Introducción 3:55 Epstein 33:43 “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R 37:51 La caída del dólar 43:41 El hallazgo de Barbacid 47:59 Elecciones en Costa Rica · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #epstein Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
Hollywood and the media are in full meltdown mode after Don Lemon's arrest, and the reactions say everything. In this episode, we break down the arrest itself, the media response, and why so many high-profile figures rushed to defend him. From Jane Fonda to Megyn Kelly, Cuomo, Geraldo, and even Nicki Minaj, the fallout quickly spiraled into a cultural and political firestorm. Plus, Melania Trump's box office numbers spark outrage among critics, new Epstein file revelations raise serious questions, and shocking fraud allegations emerge from California hospice centers. The episode also covers growing protests, ICE operations, immigration enforcement, media double standards, Democrat hypocrisy online, and Candace Owens' latest controversy — all while political memes and viral moments continue to dominate the conversation.00:00 Intro00:40 Groundhog Day02:50 Worst Grammys outfits07:05 Billie Eilish & Trevor Noah push radical narratives10:25 Ricky Gervais calls out Hollywood10:50 Ad – Lean12:30 Melania Trump box office numbers & Hollywood backlash15:35 Detransition lawsuit wins $2M judgment17:05 Bill Gates named in Epstein file dump18:50 Ruthless Podcast with Scott Bessent21:15 California hospice fraud exposed22:55 Ad – BonCharge25:00 Speaker Johnson optimistic on midterms27:45 Don Lemon arrested – fallout & media reaction34:00 Jane Fonda defends Lemon35:40 Trump responds to Lemon arrest39:00 Don Lemon's past controversies resurface41:10 Cuomo, Megyn Kelly & Geraldo pile on49:45 Nicki Minaj roasts Don Lemon52:00 Democrat hypocrisy on X54:50 Trump on immigration enforcement55:50 New NJ governor meltdown58:15 Protesters set up blockades & ID checks01:00:10 ICE agents & Alex Pretti incident01:01:15 Seattle police push back on radical mayor01:06:00 Political memes & Trump retweets critics01:09:05 Candace Owens vs Erika Kirk & Israel comments01:13:50 Piers Morgan reacts to Candace backlash01:18:35 Candace mocked online01:20:30 Culture & TikTokSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Lose meaningful weight healthily with LEAN—get 20% off at https://TakeLean.com using code CHICKS. Start the new year right with a skincare upgrade from Bon Charge.Visit https://BonCharge.com/Chicks and use code CHICKS for 15% off sitewide. Lock down protection on both your new gadgets and your old faithful devices with 60% off Webroot at https://Webroot.com/ChicksVISIT OUR WEBSITE DAILY! https://chicksonright.comSUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://link.chtbl.com/BtHbvS8C?sid=youtubeJOIN OUR SUPPORTER COMMUNITY ON LOCALS: https://chicksontheright.locals.com/JOIN OUR SUPER DOUBLE AWESOME SECRET BUT NOT SECRET EXCLUSIVE GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/388315619071775Subscribe to our email list: https://politics.chicksonright.com/subscribe/GET OUR BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08H5D3CF1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_JdhQFbZ363CAY Venmo: @chicksonrightPaypal: https://www.paypal.me/chicksonright Get exclusive Chicks merch here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/InRealLifeCreations?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=50399398 Even more Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/chicksonright/ Thank you for the Superchats! Watch live to donate and be recognized! Facebook: Chicks on the RightFacebook Group: Chicks on the RightTwitter, IG, Parler, Rumble: @chicksonrightSubscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite
Brian, Mark and Nolan discuss the ongoing government shutdown, the implications of Trump's immigration policies, the role of media in shaping public discourse and the arrest of Don Lemon. They delve into the protests surrounding immigration issues and the First Amendment rights of journalists. The conversation also touches on the release of the Epstein files, Melania Trump's documentary, and the potential legal ramifications of Trump's actions against the IRS. The episode concludes with reflections on the current political climate and the future of the Trump administration.Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JATQPodcastFollow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jatqpodcast.bsky.socialIntragram: https://www.instagram.com/jatqpodcastYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCET7k2_Y9P9Fz0MZRARGqVwThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon supporters here:https://www.patreon.com/justaskthequestionpodcastPurchase Brian's book "Free The Press" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The headlines make it look chaotic, but there is a deeper strategy unfolding behind the ICE raids, the unraveling of Antifa networks, and the media's intense reaction to Melania Trump. I connect the dots between corruption being exposed, institutional power being challenged, and why cultural elites are losing their grip all at once. When you see how these pieces fit together, the confusion gives way to clarity and you can discern what God is allowing to surface in this season. Podcast Episode 2016: The Truth Behind ICE Raids, Antifa Blunders and Media Meltdown over Melania | don't miss this! Listen to more episodes of the Lance Wallnau Show at lancewallnau.com/podcast
The $75 million dollar Melania Trump documentary hit theaters this weekend, and we were there to witness it on opening night. In this emergency episode of the Lodgecast, we tell you all we encountered on the screen and in the Burbank 16 theater that projected this movie. Disgraced director Brett Ratner shot this film, which takes place in the 20 days before Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration. It's a disturbing piece of MAGA propaganda that reveals little about Melania and what drives her. Nevertheless, we endured 104 minutes to tell you all of our observations in this special episode!
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Melania Trump having the worst week of her life as her movie premiere was ruined because no one showed up and because of she got exposed by an email in the Epstein email dump on Friday. Get up to 10% off @HexClad when you visit https://www.hexclad.com/MEIDAS Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this latest episode of the More From Sam series, Sam and Jaron talk about current events. They discuss the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, the lack of outrage from gun culture, the escalating humanitarian crisis in Iran, Melania Trump's pay-to-play documentary deal, the societal implications of AI-driven job displacement, the fascistic social media imagery of the Trump administration, Sam's youthful misadventures with psychedelics in Muir Woods, and other topics. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe.
We've been covering what's happening in Minnesota, and the killing of Alex Pretti, all week on The Verge. To begin this episode, Nilay explains why — and why so many others seem to feel the same way right now. After that, the hosts talk about the CEO-studded screening of Melania Trump's documentary last weekend, the disastrous public appearance from Tim Cook, and whether Cook and other CEOs have any other option but to capitulate to the Trump administration. Then it's time for some gadgets: we talk about the super-foldy, super-expensive Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold, the Clawdbot / Moltbot phenomenon, and whether Google can finally put Chrome OS and Android together the right way. Finally, in the lightning round, it's time for Brendan Carr is a dummy, Tesla's anti-car pivot, Apple's design hires, and more. Further reading: On the ground in Minneapolis after the killing of Alex Pretti I grew up with Alex Pretti Creators and communities everywhere take a stand against ICE It doesn't matter if Alex Pretti had a gun Why won't anyone stop ICE from masking? Tim Cook, Andy Jassy, and AMD CEO Lisa Su are at the White House for a VIP screening of the Melania doc. Tim Cook had ‘a good conversation' with Trump about deescalation Cook in 2020: Speaking up on racism From The New York Times: Amazon's $35 Million ‘Melania' Promotion Has Critics Questioning Its Motives From The Hollywood Reporter: ‘Melania' Set for a $3 Million Opening Despite Amazon's $35 Million Marketing Push Here's Tim Cook hanging out with accused rapist Brett Ratner at the Melania screening What TikTok's new owners mean for your feed TikTok USA is broken TikTok is still down, here are all the latest updates TikTok is still struggling in the US due to a “cascading systems failure.” TikTok US is mostly back up and running TikTok blames its US problems on a power outage Oracle admits it broke TikTok. Congress doesn't seem to know if the TikTok deal complies with its law Is New TikTok banning the word “Epstein” in DMs? Not really. TikTokers are heading to UpScrolled following US takeover Mark Zuckerberg is all in on AI as the new social media Meta is stopping teens from chatting with its AI characters Bluesky is testing ‘live' features to take on X Best gas masks The Samsung Trifold will cost nearly three grand Google just leaked a first look at Android for PC in action Chromebooks train schoolkids to be loyal customers, internal Google document suggests Moltbot, the AI agent that ‘actually does things,' is tech's new obsession Clawdbot's bad day I used Claude to vibe-code my wildly overcomplicated smart home The FCC's Late Night Comedy Show Tesla discontinuing Model S and Model X to make room for robots Tesla says production-ready Optimus robot is coming soon Tesla hits a grim milestone: its second straight year of decline Elon Musk invests $2 billion in Elon Musk Hang on, there's a Trump Phone Ultra coming too? Halide co-founder Sebastiaan de With is joining Apple's design team The Stream Deck-packed gaming keyboard is a monster of good ideas Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed.We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
-- On the Show -- Rand Paul rebukes right-wing media figures for lying about the ICE killing of Alex Pretti and defends constitutional carry rights -- Jessica Tarlov questions Melania Trump about unity, exposing selective right-wing outrage over language, immigration, and who is treated as a legitimate American -- Federal immigration policy deliberately escalates confrontations, deeaths, and creates conditions where stochastic violence becomes statistically inevitable -- Donald Trump threatens Iran with military force on Truth Social, contradicts his anti-war branding, and escalates global tensions -- Trump administration officials including Kristi Noem and Greg Bovino face demands for accountability over immigration policies that predictably lead to civilian deaths -- Donald Trump forgets the word Alzheimer's while insisting on cognitive perfection, highlighting double standards and unresolved concerns about presidential fitness -- The Friday Feedback segment
Episode 769: Neal and Toby recap Apple's latest earnings which turned out to be one of its strongest quarters yet, buoyed by the iPhone. Then, Melania Trump's documentary hits wide release today and some are wondering if there's enough buzz around it to fill seats in a theatrical release. Also, with Southwest ending its open-seating model, it's a new day for the budget airline and the new challenge is profitability. Plus, Zoom's stock quietly pops – making it our Stock of the Week. And the US dollar hits a new low – making it our Dog of the Week. Finally, Congress is scrambling to avoid another shutdown. Get your tickets for the Morning Brew Variety Show! https://tinyurl.com/MBvariety Learn more about Sandals at sandals.com Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode breaks down the latest political chaos and media meltdowns, starting with a shocking prison escape attempt involving Luigi Mangione and Joe Rogan refusing to play along at the Golden Globes. Tom Homan delivers a powerful press conference calling out protesters and laying out the Trump administration's immigration mission.Democrats ramp up efforts to block ICE operations, using race-based arguments and pushing to restrict agents at polling places. Ana Navarro sparks backlash over her comments on Alex Pretti, and Amy Klobuchar faces scrutiny over a controversial ICE video, staff turnover, and early attack ads. Trump responds with a tweet that flips the media narrative.Plus: NYC's money crisis, Zohran Mamdani's tax push, Eric Adams trolling, Trump's cabinet meeting highlights, Steve Witkoff's emotional testimony, Melania Trump's upcoming movie, Pelosi backlash, Trump and DeSantis golfing, and a wrap-up on culture and TikTok trends.00:00 Intro01:35 MN Man Tries to Break Luigi Mangione Out of Prison02:50 Joe Rogan Refuses Golden Globes04:40 Kathy Griffin's Jack Smith Obsession06:10 Ad Break08:50 Tom Homan Press Conference & ICE Crackdown13:50 Dems Use Race to Argue Against Deportations17:50 Calls to Fire Kristi Noem19:25 Ad Break21:55 Sen. Warnock Visits Alex Pretti Memorial23:10 Ana Navarro's Bizarre Alex Pretti Take24:50 Amy Klobuchar's 4-Minute ICE Video29:10 Trump Responds to Alex Pretti Narrative30:55 Democrats Push to Restrict ICE Operations32:30 Strategy to Encourage Self-Deportation33:35 NYC Runs Out of Money — Zohran Wants Higher Taxes35:40 Ad Break37:40 What Happens When You Over-Tax the Wealthy40:40 Trump Orders Feds to Take Over LA Rebuild45:10 Howard Lutnick Highlights Trump's Economic Wins50:00 Trump Cabinet Meeting Highlights53:50 Steve Witkoff's Emotional Trump Testimony55:30 Melania Talks New Movie56:55 Opening Night Predictions01:00:30 Trump & DeSantis Golf Together01:02:05 Pelosi Backlash Over Trump Tweet01:04:35 Candace Reacts to Wild Guest Claim01:14:50 Culture & TikToksSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Boost your skin with the power of premium beef tallow — deeply nourishing and all-natural. Get your buy-one, get-one-free Tallow Balm at https://www.CowGuys.shopSuperpower is the simplest way to finally understand what's going on in your body. Get an extra $20 off your health test at https://Superpower.com with code CHICKS.Go to https://CozyEarth.com/CHICKS for up to 20% off! Mention you heard about Cozy Earth in the post-purchase survey!VISIT OUR WEBSITE DAILY! https://chicksonright.comSUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://link.chtbl.com/BtHbvS8C?sid=youtubeJOIN OUR SUPPORTER COMMUNITY ON LOCALS: https://chicksontheright.locals.com/JOIN OUR SUPER DOUBLE AWESOME SECRET BUT NOT SECRET EXCLUSIVE GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/388315619071775Subscribe to our email list: https://politics.chicksonright.com/subscribe/GET OUR BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08H5D3CF1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_JdhQFbZ363CAYVenmo: @chicksonrightPaypal: https://www.paypal.me/chicksonrightGet exclusive Chicks merch here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/InRealLifeCreations?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=50399398Even more Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/chicksonright/ Thank you for the Superchats! Watch live to donate and be recognized! Facebook: Chicks on the RightFacebook Group: Chicks on the RightTwitter, IG, Parler, Rumble: @chicksonright#Trump #Pelosi #AnaNavarro #ICE #Immigration #Democrats #Republicans #Politics #PoliticalNews #Conservatives #MediaBias #BorderCrisis #TomHoman #Klobuchar #MelaniaTrump #TrumpCabinet #JoeRogan #GoldenGlobes #Leftists #NYC #Taxes #Deportation #AlexPretti #SteveWitkoff #DeSantis #CandaceOwens #Culture #TikTok #BreakingNewsSubscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite
Today's Headlines: Democrats and the White House cut a last-minute deal to stop a government shutdown, temporarily boosting ICE funding while they argue over whether the agency should at least identify itself. The deal keeps most of the government running through September. ICE says it's “drawing down” operations in Minnesota, but the damage is already done. Lawmakers visited a Texas detention facility where 5-year-old Liam Ramos is being held after being detained in Minnesota. His father says Liam is sick, withdrawn, and lethargic. New reporting shows just how much surveillance power ICE actually has, from facial recognition and license plate readers to phone location data, drones, and phone-hacking tools. On top of that, ICE is asking ad-tech and data brokers for access to location data. TikTok users say anti-ICE videos are mysteriously failing to upload or disappearing after the platform's ownership change. TikTok says it's a glitch. Sure. Meanwhile, Trump's acting cybersecurity chief reportedly uploaded sensitive government documents to a public version of ChatGPT, which is now being investigated by DHS. States are getting ready for possible ICE activity. New Jersey's new governor announced plans for a public database where people can upload videos of ICE encounters, plus expanded “know your rights” efforts. In non-ICE related news, a major lawsuit over social media's impact on kids moves forward against Meta and YouTube after TikTok and Snap settled at the last second, there are reports that the Trump administration quietly met with Canadian separatists in Alberta, Tulsi Gabbard resurfaces in Georgia, and—because there's always a grift—Melania Trump already teasing a spinoff to her undersold documentary. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Live updates: Democrats and White House reach deal to avert shutdown and fund Homeland Security for now NY Time: Texas Democrats Call for Release of Liam Ramos, 5-Year-Old Detained by ICE WaPo: The powerful tools in ICE's arsenal to track suspects — and protesters - Washington Post CNN: TikTokers say anti-ICE videos won't publish. The company blames tech issues Mediapost: ICE Issues RFI For 'Ad Tech Compliant' Data 01/27/2026 Politico: Trump's acting cyber chief uploaded sensitive files into a public version of ChatGPT Inquirer: Gov. Mikie Sherrill says N.J. will create a database for uploading videos of ICE: ‘Get your phone out' CNBC: TikTok to settle as social media addiction trial involving Meta, YouTube moves forward Financial Times: Albertan separatists accused of ‘treason' over Trump administration meetings WSJ: Spy Chief Tulsi Gabbard Is Hunting for 2020 Election Fraud STL Today: Bondi picks St. Louis prosecutor to oversee election fraud case in Georgia The Daily Beast: Melania Trump Boasts Her Flop Documentary Will Have Spinoff Series Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
First Lady Melania Trump's new documentary is officially in theaters! Our host, Mike Slater, talks ALL about this exciting movie in this awesome opener while also touching on the other important news stories of the day!Following that, Breitbart's News Deputy Political Editor, Bradley Jaye, stops by to report on the possibility of ANOTHER federal government shutdown! Mamma Mia! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In an exclusive conversation, Marc Beckman, Senior Advisor and Agent to First Lady Melania Trump, discusses producing Melania's new documentary, Melania. The film follows the 20 days leading up to her husband, President Donald Trump's 2025 presidential inauguration. Marc discusses his long-standing relationship with Melania, offering a peek behind the curtain into the woman who chooses to live a very private life despite her immensely public role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Last night, Melania Trump held the premiere of a movie no one wants to watch. Steve Schmidt condemns Trump’s sycophants for celebrating a blatant act of corruption while they continue assaulting constitutional rights. Today's Merch: Pedo Protectorhttps://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/pedo-protector-tee SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former CNN news anchor Don Lemon has been arrested by federal agents following a protest at a Minnesota church. United Healthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione is back in court today as the judge considers defense motions to dismiss charges. Mark interviews Monica Crowley, Chief of Protocol of the United States. She discusses major events planned for the USA's 250th anniversary this year and explains how faith and the love of God continue to inspire Americans. President Trump has announced his pick for the next Federal Reserve Chairman: Kevin Warsh, who will succeed Jerome Powell. In Luigi Mangione's case, the judge has dismissed several charges, including the death penalty. Mark interviews Fox Business reporter Charlie Gasparino. He shares his positive view of President Trump's Fed Chair selection. Gasparino also comments on Mayor Zohran Mamdani's limitations in office and speculates on whether ICE protesters will head to NYC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former CNN news anchor Don Lemon has been arrested by federal agents following a protest at a Minnesota church. United Healthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione is back in court today as the judge considers defense motions to dismiss charges. Mark interviews Monica Crowley, Chief of Protocol of the United States. She discusses major events planned for the USA's 250th anniversary this year and explains how faith and the love of God continue to inspire Americans. President Trump has announced his pick for the next Federal Reserve Chairman: Kevin Warsh, who will succeed Jerome Powell. In Luigi Mangione's case, the judge has dismissed several charges, including the death penalty. Mark interviews Fox Business reporter Charlie Gasparino. He shares his positive view of President Trump's Fed Chair selection. Gasparino also comments on Mayor Zohran Mamdani's limitations in office and speculates on whether ICE protesters will head to NYC.
Story of the Week (DR):Trump's ICE tactics force CEOs to choose between staying silent and risking White House backlash MMCEOs of Target and Minnesota's Biggest Companies Call for ‘De-Escalation' After ShootingMinnesota workers pressure employers to take action against ICE operationsCEOs, long silent on Trump's immigration crackdown, seem to hit their breaking point over killing of Alex Pretti in MinnesotaTarget's incoming CEO tells staff violence in Minneapolis is 'incredibly painful' – without naming Trump or ICEJan 28: Target Unveils Largest Spring Beauty Assortment Ever — Making Trend-Driven, Expert-Backed Beauty More AccessibleTech's top CEOs mum after ICE killings, while leaders like Reid Hoffman, Yann LeCun speak outICE is going too far': Sam Altman, Jamie Dimon, and more CEOs on the unrest in MinnesotaReid Hoffman says business leaders are wrong to stay silent about the Trump administrationApple's Cook says he's 'heartbroken' by Minneapolis events and has spoken with TrumpCompanies reap $22bn from Trump's immigration crackdownMeta blocks links to ICE List across Facebook, Instagram, and ThreadsAs Big Tech CEOs speak up about violence in Minneapolis, 1 in 3 corporate leaders think ICE tensions are ‘not relevant to their business'How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters AreAgents use facial recognition, social media monitoring and other tech tools not only to identify undocumented immigrants but also to track protesters, current and former officials said.Freefloatanalytics data blast:Palantir Technologies: Continues to be a primary partner. In 2025, they were awarded a $30 million contract to build "ImmigrationOS," a platform designed to provide "near real-time visibility" on individuals for the purpose of streamlining apprehensions and tracking self-deportations. Gender Influence Gap -26%RELX: LexisNexis Risk Solutions: Provides ICE with investigative databases used to track, vet, and target individuals. Their current contract is valued at over $22 million. Gender Influence Gap -24%Thomson Reuters: Supplies ICE with access to massive databases, including over 20 billion license plate scans. This data allows agents to track vehicle movement history and identify where individuals may be living or working. Gender Influence Gap -28%Clearview AI: Recently signed a $3.75 million contract (September 2025) to provide facial recognition technology. While officially limited to certain types of investigations, procurement records suggest its use is expanding. Gender Influence Infinity% (no women on advisory board; Hal Lambert and Richard Schwartz as co-CEOs)King “Bumps”JPMorgan's Dimon sees 10.3% pay bump to $43MDisney CEO Bob Iger's Pay Increased 11.5% to $45.8 Million in 2025Goldman Sachs hikes CEO David Solomon's pay 21% to record $47 millionWells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf Gets 28% Pay Boost to $40 MillionWhy Starbucks is letting Brian Niccol use the company plane for more personal travel“Following a security review of risks, the Starbucks board of directors made the decision to enhance security measures for Brian,” a company spokesperson said. “This included a decision by the board to require Brian to use private aircraft for all travel.”$96M in 2024; $31M in 2024, including temporary housing expenses in the amount of $371,536; and security expenses in the amount of $1,142,700; and $997,392 in expenses related to his use of Starbucks aircraft for commuting and personal usemedian employee: $17,279. CEO Pay ratio 1,794 to 1 (January 1st: 10:10am)Temporary housing expense ratio: 22:1The docu-bribe: At ‘Melania' Premiere, the President Sees ‘Glamour' and Others See GraftAmazon paid Melania Trump's production company $40 million for the movie and then paid another $35 million to promote it.Guests included:Jordan Belfort: The real-life "Wolf of Wall Street."Director Brett Ratner, accused of rape, sexual assault, sexual harrassment, and homophobic abuse by at least 9 women:Melania Trump documentary marks a post-#MeToo comeback for its directorBrett Ratner was all but exiled from Hollywood after facing sexual misconduct allegations. Trump's win gave him an opening to return.Tim Cook (Apple)Andy Jassy (Amazon)Lisa Su (AMD)Eric Yuan (Zoom)Lynn Martin (President of the NYSE)Larry Culp (GE)Sam Altman (OpenAISatya Nadella (Microsoft)Sundar Pichai (Google)Safra Catz (Oracle):David Brown (Victory Capital)David Ellison (Skydance/Paramount)Marc Benioff (Salesforce)Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Diversity on Fortune 50 boards: white men haven't been a majority for 3 years in a rowWhereas about a decade ago, white men held two-thirds of the seats on the top 50 Fortune boards, in 2023, for the first time, they held fewer than 50%. In 2024, that number dropped to 48.4%, but this year it climbed back to 49.7%.Since white men make up about 31% of the U.S. population, they still have been very much overrepresented in all three years.DR: National Shutdown: General strike on January 30 aims to push ICE out of Minnesota. Stores closed, protests scheduled in all 50 statesMM: Delivery Robot Gets Stuck on Train Tracks, Gets Obliterated by LocomotiveMM: Judge greenlights Massachusetts offshore wind project halted by Trump administrationVineyard Wind, which joins Revolution Wind, Empire Wind, and Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind in restarted because lawsAssholiest of the Week (MM):WHICH ASSHOLE DO YOU BLAME: Trump's ICE tactics force CEOs to choose between staying silent and risking White House backlashTrump/ICEHis personal military got orders to be “ethical”, but to fuck up everyone - and recruited specifically targeting Call of Duty players and lonely, angry men who wish they could call their friends “retarded” again but it isn't politically correctPalantir and the ICE industrial complexAlex Karp went out of his way to insist to his disgusted employees that AI and Palantir “bolsters civil liberties”Meanwhile, Palantir employees signed a letter from tech employees pondering whether or not they are actively destroying our country and abetting oligarchsBut Palantir, while making some of the creepiest, most heinous software known to man (I mean, worse than CHINA! And we all HATE CHINA, RIGHT???), has $100m in contracts with ICEIn fact, there's a whole private infrastructure complex that's largely not politically agnostic that's made $22bn from ICE and immigration crackdowns - and it's only been a year! That's some awesome shareholder value illegally sending weeping mothers to countries they don't live in with no due process!CEOs (Target, looking at you) DRThey managed to find a pen and craft a strongly worded letter that asked, pretty please, for “de-escalation”, calling ICE out not by NAME of course, but as a “recent challenge” that created “widespread disruption” - and named the White House only as someone they are “communicating” with. Signed by 60 Minnesota CEOs, co-signed in spirit by the Business Roundtable (though not like, officially), they managed to write a whole 199 words about the execution of a VA nurse whose crime was filming the Gestapo in actionTarget's incoming CEO (obviously not the CURRENT CEO Brian Cornell, he's busy polishing his mahogany chair for board meetings where he will be Executive Chair, making as much as a CEO with none of the responsibilities) also addressed the unlawful and unwarranted arrests of Target employees in Minneapolis by thugs - oh, wait, no he didn't - he said, “The violence and loss of life in our community is incredibly painful.” - IT WAS YOUR EMPLOYEES IN THE CROSSHAIRS, SCHMUCK. Target employees are currently skipping work in Minnesota, but solid leadership.Boards of directorsOur analysis of the boards of the Minnesota 60 showed that nearly half of them sit on each other's boards. Basically, you have a massive groupcoward problem - about 25 of the CEOs sit on some other CEOs board or overlap in some way, and the lawyers that carefully crafted the letter absolutely had to have it run through every other board and company lawyer, a task made easier when half of you are on the board with each other. No need for authenticity when you have collective ass covering.Jeffrey EpsteinIf not for those files, there wouldn't NEED TO BE MURDERS so you look somewhere else!InvestorsIf not for “shareholder value”, we could pay attention to humanity and authentic real world values!WHICH ASSHOLE DO YOU BLAME: As You Sow leads criticism of SEC's updated restrictions on smaller shareholdersSmaller investors!For three decades, small investors have used precatory proposals either as a means to extract more data, a means to improve governance, or a means of advertising - many of the non profits use it as a fundraising tool as much as a means of changeMeanwhile, those proposals have almost entirely failed at the vote - though they HAVE succeeded in increasing our data over time (the long arc of disclosure)Then the zone gets flooded by the anti-woke shareholders looking to de-trans companies, and now we have a massive influx of performative proposalsNow that the insiders are in charge (vs. career bureaucrats), in a six month period, virtually all rights have been revoked with threats of paperwork for non complianceAs a final cherry, they are now trying to keep EXEMPT SOLICITATIONS off the filing docket unless you have $5m in stock, so you can't even file your intent to vote directionally unless you're super richJohn CheveddenThe gadflyfather - if not for being the winningest shareholder in history with a nearly obsessive focus on improving shareholder rights, the most boring of topics, the SEC would probably have ignored the whole thingBut the data shows the SEC is taking the time to blanket ignore everyone BUT Chevedden, responding to affirmatively say no to his proposalsJC, no one likes a repeat champion dynastyThe SECBrain Daly at the SEC is out there suggesting maybe NO ONE should vote proxies while SEC Chair Atkins tried to gaslight the entire investment community by claiming the “government shutdown” made it too hard for the poor ole SEC to do its job, so they just gave companies immunity from proposals in lieu of doing their jobsMeanwhile, Atkins has overseen a steep drop in enforcement of accounting irregularities and reporting while simultaneously green lighting crypto scams and Exxon's new “retail vote” capture plan (which gives management anywhere from 5-20% of the company vote depending on the company by auto voting retail that opts in)All with Trump family in the backdrop raking in 1.4bn in the first year of the presidency from crypto token bullshit, asset seizures and sales, and pure graft - none of which will obviously be investigated despite Trump's son actively on a public board of directorsBigger investors!THEY NEVER REALLY CARED ABOUT VOTING ANYWAY! 96% average support for directors, 0.2% of directors globally voted out annually, and of those that are voted out (~20 a year), MORE THAN HALF STAY ON THE BOARD either by bylaw (cumulative voting) or as zombies (Jay Hoag!)And still, NO ONE CARES!WHICH ASSHOLE DO YOU BLAME: Marc Andreessen says the real crisis isn't AI job losses — it's what would have happened without AIThe powerless AI makersSam Altman: Sam Altman Says AI Will Cause Massive Deflation, Making Money Worth Vastly More - that's pretty good if you're already a billionaire, yeah?Dario Amodei: Anthropic CEO Warns That the AI Tech He's Creating Could Ravage Human Civilization - uh, don't create itThe CEO of Microsoft Suddenly Sounds Extremely Nervous About AIAI anxiety is so widespread that veteran Microsoft researchers are having panic attacks because they're making themselves obsoleteThe VC Navel Gazing Manchild EconomyAndreessen's genius was investing in manchildren: Facebook, Roblox, AirBnBVCs actually are giving LESS MONEY to women than the INCREDIBLY LOW AMOUNT they already gave during the AI raceYOU - you should have been a plumber or a peasant or a construction workerHeadliniest of the WeekDR: Cracker Barrel Wants Its Staff to Eat One Thing on Work Trips: Cracker BarrelMM: The company Americans say is the best place to work in 2026 isn't who you thinkCrew Carwash - washing cars is better than tech bro manbaby festsMM: The Worst People Alive Are Obsessed With Meta's Video Recording GlassesWho Won the Week?DR: Resistance in Minnesota and Maine (I'm attempting to be optimistic here, give me a break)MM: 33% of corporate leaders: As Big Tech CEOs speak up about violence in Minneapolis, 1 in 3 corporate leaders think ICE tensions are ‘not relevant to their business'PredictionsDR: January 1st will officially be recognized by the Business Roundtable as "Equality Day"—celebrating the grueling minutes it takes a CEO to earn more than their average worker for the year. Engraved badges with the exact time (10:10 for SBUX) will be created to honor the achievement.Ok, maybe that's silly, my real one is that Target announces its "De-Escalation" Collection: a "Minneapolis-Inspired" line of high-fashion neutral-tone hoodies, specifically marketed as "non-threatening" to ICE agents and heartbroken CEOsMM: Alex Karp, social justice warrior out for the little guy, mass fires his staff at Palantir and replaces it with an AI robot named “The Job Displacer”, does a road show claiming he's “freed” his employees using AI and now they can really have authentic jobs like “bagger at grocery store” and “guy who mixes paint”
Erin and Alyssa dig into the latest news from the Twin Cities— the senseless tragedy of Alex Pretti's death, and the inspiring resolve of the Minnesotans who continue to stand up for each other. With Greg Bovino's “demotion,” are things about to take a turn for the better, or is this cynical political window-dressing from Team Trump? Then, Melania Trump's movie premiere at the White House's janky new makeshift room, and Paris Hilton's fight on Capitol Hill to ban AI-generated deep fake porn. And of course, we wrap up with Sani-Petty. Alex Pretti's Friends and Family Denounce ‘Sickening Lies' About His Life (NYT 1/25)Republican calls are growing for a deeper investigation into fatal Minneapolis shooting of Alex Pretti (PBS 1/26)Scoop: Stephen Miller behind misleading claim that Alex Pretti wanted to "massacre" agents (AXIOS 1/27)Trump Defends Noem as She Faces Bipartisan Criticism (WSJ 1/27)Democrats Vow Not to Fund ICE After Shooting, Imperiling Spending Deal (NYT 1/24)Melania's $75 Million Movie Premiered in a Makeshift Theater (The Daily Beast 1/24)‘They sold my pain for clicks': Paris Hilton urges lawmakers to act on nonconsensual deepfakes (The 19th 1/22) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The forecast was mixed in Glendale this week: sunny with a 100% chance of musical guest Tropical F*ck Storm swooping in from Australia to shake the garage with "Paradise." Other bits and bobs included our first in-person City of the Day with former Glendale mayor Dan Brotman, an unfortunate exchange with Jordan from Factor Meals who was reilly unhappy with Vic's previous ad read, a look at first lady Melania Trump on the media campaign trail for her failing new documentary, and way more!Support Office Hours, watch or listen to another hour of today's episode with more TFS, Doug's Literally Band Names game and tons more every week with OFFICE HOURS+ - get a FREE seven-day trial at patreon.com/officehourslive.Shop our new merch items at officehours.merchtable.com - BUT NOT ON FRIDAY 1/30 - SHUT IT DOWN - F*CK ICEWatch the latest season of On Cinema at the Cinema and get tickets to The Certified Five Bags of Popcorn tour before it sells out at heinetwork.tvFollow Office Hours Live at instagram.com/officialofficehours tiktok.com/@officehourslive & youtube.com/officehoursliveFind everything else officialofficehours.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sydney Sweeney drops lingerie line, Andy Dick out of rehab, Real World Puck resurfaces, Bill Burr's flailing podcast, more Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni beef, and Corey Feldman doesn't know the Beatles. Drew declared himself the Mayor of T**ty City. Andy Dick is out of rehab and totally fixed. We dominate the Markleverse. Some people are saying Me-Me-Meghan Markle faked her pregnancies. Minneapolis is a mess. We were just wondering what David ‘Puck' Rainey was up to recently. He's turned up and is a TikTok “Chef” now. We watch Puck's highlights from The Real World: San Francisco. The Beckham family are at it again and we're all sick of it. Harry Styles is still cranking out new music. You'll have to shell out $1,000 to see him live though. Neil Young is not happy with Amazon. He's gifting his music catalog to Greenland. Anyone actually going to watch Melania Trump's movie? Ludacris, Morgan Wade and Carter Faith bailed on Kid Rock's tour. Sydney Sweeney has a new lingerie line out. She's in trouble for a bra-stunt on the Hollywood sign. Bill Burr's podcast is becoming laughable. Not necessarily funny, but laughable. The mainstream media doesn't seem to be all in on the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni beef like Drew. Taylor Swift feels totally violated by the whole thing. Corey Feldman performed at the NAMM Jam Night and we're here for it. Kanye West has a new album coming out… which is probably why he's so sorry to the Jews. Dirty Dancing is dumping a sequel on us. The family of Neil Diamond impersonator Mike Sardina aren't too happy with Kate Hudson's Oscar nomination. Erik Martindale will NOT treat MAGA patients. Kristen Stewart has had it with the United States. James Cameron is bailing on the US as well. Merch can still be purchased. Click here to see what we have to offer for a limited time. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon)
Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov dig into the political fallout from the killing of Alex Pretti and what it means for Democrats facing a high-stakes choice: use their leverage to rein in ICE, even if it risks a shutdown—or back down. They also unpack the GOP's growing contradiction on the Second Amendment, as Republicans defend federal agents who killed a lawful gun owner. And finally, they take a look at Melania Trump's glossy new documentary and what a $40 million payday says about her priorities as First Lady. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed what to make of the S&P 500 hitting the 7,000 level for the first time. The broader market index was propelled past that milestone by the AI trade, as results from ASML helped to spark a jump in semiconductor stocks and tech overall. The rally sets the stage for after-the-bell earnings from three of mega-tech's "Magnificent 7" — Microsoft, Meta and Tesla. The anchors also explored what to expect from Wednesday's Fed decision on rates and the path ahead for monetary policy. Also in focus: Amazon to cut 16,000 additional jobs, Starbucks among the earnings winners, sources tell David that SoftBank is close to investing an additional $30 billion in OpenAI, President Donald Trump's weaker dollar message, First Lady Melania Trump rings the opening bell at the NYSE. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jeff Bezos's Amazon MGM Studios is due to release its feature-length documentary about Melania Trump, directed by Brett Ratner, a formerly exiled film-maker who was accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women. The documentary was screened at a promotional event inside the White House, attended by what the Hollywood Reporter describes as ‘70 assorted VIPs', including Amazon's Andy Jassy, Apple's Tim Cook and the former boxer Mike Tyson. Bezos bought the rights to the film for $40m (£30m) and spent a further $35m on a global marketing push – but so far, ticket sales are reportedly ‘soft' as it prepares to screen in more than 100 UK cinemas. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The White House appears to be shaking up its strategy in Minnesota, as Melania Trump issues a rare political statement. Dangerous conditions remain across much of the US following a massive winter storm. Department of Homeland Security activity in Minnesota is now affecting a broader funding package for federal agencies. The NTSB is finalizing its investigation of one of the deadliest commercial aviation accidents in the US. Plus, an American favorite to win the Australian Open just got knocked out of the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices