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Judicial Watch Sues Intel Agencies Over DEW Records
May 29, 2026
18m 23s
Inside the Maduro Raid Part II
May 18, 2026
21m 01s
The Grand Conspiracy Against President Trump
May 18, 2026
25m 42s
Inside the Maduro Raid
May 18, 2026
20m 07s
DEVELOPING: Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Says Major “Purge” on Capitol Hill is Just Beginning
Apr 17, 2026
23m 17s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/29/26 | ![]() Judicial Watch Sues Intel Agencies Over DEW Records✨ | Judicial WatchFOIA lawsuit+4 | Chris Farrell | Judicial WatchDOJ+5 | — | Judicial WatchFOIA+5 | — | 18m 23s | |
| 5/18/26 | ![]() Inside the Maduro Raid Part II✨ | intelligencedrug enforcement+4 | Wesley TaborMack | DEADELTA+1 | VenezuelaTurkey | Madurowhistleblowers+8 | — | 21m 01s | |
| 5/18/26 | ![]() The Grand Conspiracy Against President Trump✨ | legal theorygrand conspiracy+4 | Jim Trusty | Columbia Law SchoolDOJ+2 | — | Trumpgrand conspiracy+6 | — | 25m 42s | |
| 5/18/26 | ![]() Inside the Maduro Raid✨ | Venezuelaintelligence+5 | Wesley TaborMack | DEAU.S. State Department+2 | Venezuela | MaduroDEA+8 | — | 20m 07s | |
| 4/17/26 | ![]() DEVELOPING: Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Says Major “Purge” on Capitol Hill is Just Beginning✨ | Capitol Hillexpulsion motion+4 | Rep. Anna Paulina Luna | GOPCongress+2 | — | Capitol HillRep. Anna Paulina Luna+6 | — | 23m 17s | |
| 4/17/26 | ![]() Operation Epic Fury✨ | military strategyIran conflict+3 | Joe Votel | CENTCOM | IranStrait of Hormuz+1 | Operation Epic FuryIran+6 | — | 22m 31s | |
| 4/2/26 | ![]() Exposing Epstein's Saudi 9/11 Connection✨ | Jeffrey Epstein9/11+5 | Morgan Wright | CIA National Resources DivisionSaudi Embassy+2 | — | EpsteinSaudi Arabia+7 | — | 21m 46s | |
| 3/26/26 | ![]() FBI's Secret Targeting of Team Trump✨ | FBI investigationTrump administration+4 | Michael Caputo | FBIDOJ | Ukraine | FBI subpoenasearch warrant+5 | — | 24m 09s | |
| 3/17/26 | ![]() NASA’s Lunar Ambitions, Mars and Beyond✨ | NASAspace exploration+4 | Jared Isaacman | NASANASA’s DC Headquarters+1 | MoonMars | NASAArtemis II+5 | — | 32m 19s | |
| 3/17/26 | ![]() CCP's Stealth War on America✨ | Chinese espionageU.S. national security+5 | Gen. Charlie Flynn | FentanylChinese Communist Party+3 | Alaska | CCPespionage+7 | — | 24m 01s | |
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| 3/17/26 | ![]() Heidi's Story (Directed Energy Weapon Terrorism on American Soil) | EXCLUSIVE: Heidi’s Story This week, you'll hear exclusively from a military spouse and mother of four sons who was ‘collateral damage’ after her husband, a US Space Force veteran, says he was targeted five times by a Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) in their Virginia home. In their first on-camera interview, the retired military officer and his wife, we agreed to call Chris and Heidi, said the most severe attacks happened while they were sleeping. A month later, in January 2021, Heidi’s health suddenly fell apart with a thyroid cancer diagnosis and bizarre disintegration of her collarbone. Since, Chris has been diagnosed with over 40 injuries including a traumatic brain injury connected to Directed Energy Exposure. These mysterious brain injuries among spies, diplomats and military personnel are known as Havana Syndrome or Anomalous Health Incidents. While Chris, a retired military officer, has access to specialized DoW medical programs, Heidi has injuries that civilian healthcare struggles to understand. Asked why she is coming forward, Heidi said the government should establish a protocol for supporting and treating injured family members and their children. Heidi emphasized that civilian healthcare treats symptoms but it doesn’t address the root cause. Heidi is also urging the US government to acknowledge Directed Energy Attacks on US government personnel and family members who are collateral damage. Every interview has a moment that can move you. Listen as Heidi and Chris describe the DEW attacks that could have injured their children, including one son who is critically ill. Part 1 of our investigation posted February 26. Heidi’s Story is Part 2. A DoW spokesperson declined to comment for our investigation. We will provide an update, if that changes. | — | ||||||
| 3/17/26 | ![]() Directed Energy Weapon Terrorism on American Soil | EXCLUSIVE: Retired Lieutenant Colonel In US Space Force Breaks His Silence And Accuses Russia of Directed Energy “Terrorism” on American Soil Advocates For Injured DoW Personnel, Should Receive Purple Heart for Debilitating Neurological Conditions. At Least One Purple Heart Has Been Denied. Under the Biden Administration, Defense Health Agency Policy Suppressed Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnoses for Havana Syndrome or Anomalous Health Incidents. In his first on-camera interview, the retired military officer, we agreed to call “Chris,” details five separate Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) attacks at his Northern Virginia home throughout 2020. His wife Heidi is collateral damage in the attack. Chris says the attacks caused over 40 injuries, including TBI and PTSD, which have been validated as “service connected” by VA records with 100% permanent disability. He attributes the attacks to Russia targeting his classified intel work, links to prior surveillance, and reveals that his wife was collateral damage. Chris is urging full U.S. Government acknowledgment to counter this evolving threat. Straight to the Point: Directed Energy Weapon Terrorism On American Soil | — | ||||||
| 3/17/26 | ![]() Sexual Abuse Epidemic in Public Schools | Top Attorney Claims “Epidemic of Sexual Abuse” in California Public Schools by Teachers, Coaches, or School Employees And Reveals That New Data Suggests 17% of Students Nationwide Will Face Sexual Misconduct During Their Public Education This week on Straight to the Point I sat down with a leading Attorney John Manly, who represented victims of USA Olympic Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar. Manly alleges that powerful teachers unions and failures in mandatory reporting requirements are enabling widespread sexual abuse by “passing the trash,” a practice in which he says problematic teachers are quietly reassigned after allegations rather than being fired and prosecuted. Straight to the Point: Sexual Abuse Epidemic in Public Schools | — | ||||||
| 3/17/26 | ![]() Minneapolis Signal Leaks | Former ATF Senior Executive and Acting Director of FBI Counterterrorism Forensics Center Says Investigation Into Anti-ICE Protestors Signal Operations Could Result in Federal Conspiracy Case And That Viral Videos of These Incidents Don’t Tell The Full Story Independent Content; See join.latimes.com/cc for more | — | ||||||
| 2/24/26 | ![]() The Epstein Files | EPSTEIN FILES FALLOUT: “No Doubt,” Information Gathered By Jeffrey Epstein Looks Like “Intelligence Collection Operation,” Claims Former FBI Special Agent; Says Advancements In AI Tools Could Help “Speed Up” The Process of Reviewing Millions of Documents But Worries “Statue of Limitations” On Many Crimes Has Been Allowed To Run Out “He [Epstein] went after people or he had connections to people that had connections to national security or huge technological advances. An intel operation would greatly benefit and be able to not only understand what other world leaders are doing, but be able to influence what they're doing.” “This has huge political ramifications and global ramifications… way above the decisions that even a supervisor in the FBI would make.” Independent Content; See join.latimes.com/cc for more Straight to the Point: The Epstein Files 00:40 New Criminal Charges: Opening “Pandora’s Box” 01:44 Ghislaine Maxwell Takes The Fifth 02:20 New Lines of Inquiry: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 04:10 How To Investigate Allegations That Victims Were “Buried” On Epstein Property 06:10 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Makes Tracking Down Old Leads Possible 07:50 Former FBI Special Agent: Epstein Case Looks Like “Intelligence Gathering Operation” 10:10 FBI Interview Summaries 11:04 How To Tackle Bill Gates Records 11:55 Party Drugs: Oxycodone, Vicodin, Ketamine…. 14:15 Was The Right Move to Release The Files @thelatmg @latimesstudios_ | — | ||||||
| 2/24/26 | ![]() Independent Journalism Will Dominate 2026 | In 2025, our team bet big on independent journalism. Trust in mainstream media hit new lows as independent journalism exploded on X. In the spirit of transparency, and as an investment in the future of independent journalism, we are releasing the “untold story” of my Hunter Biden reporting at CBS News to the public. Recorded in 2024, this full 22+ minute video goes in depth on the controversy surrounding my investigation, as the network’s senior investigative correspondent, starting in October 2020. At that time, CBS News was under different management, and did not respond to our questions seeking comment. As we enter 2026, we are proud to continue partnering with a company that understands that independent media will not bend to corporate pressure over the public’s right to know. In this first-of-its-kind partnership with the La Times Media Group, we retain full editorial control of our show. Starting today, Straight To The Point will now air every Thursday, delivering exclusive newsmakers interviews, investigations that demand accountability, and facts only journalism. And to our subscribers, thank you for supporting our independent reporting, we could not do this without you! Straight to the Point: How CBS News Blocked The Hunter Biden Laptop Story 00:00 Introductions 00:49 Joining CBS News | November 2019 01:54 CBS Termination | February 2024 03:06 The Hunter Biden Story 04:12 "The Laptop Can't Be Verified" | 60 Minutes 04:49 "Russian Disinformation Campaign" 07:02 Hunter Biden & The CBS Newsroom 10:38 CBS Executives: Restrictions On Elon Musk Interview 12:25 CBS Termination Fallout & Impact on Veterans 15:28 The Kamala Harris Edit | 60 Minutes 17:18 Catherine Herridge Reports | Building a Digital Newsroom 20:25 Standing Up for Journalism | — | ||||||
| 2/24/26 | ![]() Chairman Jim Jordan on Trump, Jack Smith and More | From LA Times Media Group | EXCLUSIVE: With violence raging against ICE in Minnesota, @Jim_Jordan said the GOP midterm strategy should be to “tell them what we did and then frankly also remind the voters, the left is crazy.” “It's crazy not to have a border. It's crazy not to fund the police. It's crazy to say you want to abolish ICE,” Jordan said. “It is crazy to say men should compete against women in sports…So I think this campaign is so basic, but you got to go tell the voters” Jordan also weighed in on recent Judiciary Committee hearings, saying “No one gets a pass.” - House will hold Clintons in Contempt if it comes to a vote - Jack Smith no different than Comey, all options on the table - More Than A Dozen GOP Lawmakers Phone Records Collected By Smith - “Facts and Evidence Are There” To Indict Former CIA Director Brennan 00:00 Intro 00:35 Jack Smith: “Everything is on the table” 1:20 This was political: “Jack Smith was no different than Comey” 03:18 Jordan believes more than a dozen GOP lawmakers had phone logs collected by Jack Smith 03:55 “It is really important that we as Americans never forget, never ever forget what they did to the guy we elected president, twice.” 05:30 No independent confirmation of JAN 6 star witness 06:45 Does Liz Cheney get a pass? 07:55 DOJ: Epstein Files deadline, next steps 09:00 Predicts Full House holds Clintons in Contempt of Congress 10:05 House Speaker backs push to impeach judges over “egregious abuses” 11:28 Articles of Impeachment: Judge Boasberg 11:47 Polymarket Odds on Midterm elections 12:05 Midterms: “Tell them what we did, then frankly remind the voters the left is crazy” 13:25 Can the DOJ still bring criminal charges against Comey? 14:15 Jordan on former CIA Director Brennan: “I think he should definitely be indicted” 15:25 “One of the most arrogant individuals. It was almost like, ‘How dare you ask me questions? I'm (former DNI) James Clapper, I’m so much smarter than you hillbillies from Ohio.” 16:05 Predicts Strzok and Page keep DOJ/FBI financial settlements 16:59 Biden/Garland Justice Department holdovers stalling cases for AG Bondi 19:28 Independent Media: “In a fair fight, conservative principles, First Amendment win out” 20:25 GOP toll records can be more revealing than the content of the phone calls In a recent letter, Brennan’s attorney accused the Trump DOJ of “Judge-shopping” in the former CIA Director’s case. An attorney for Cassidy Hutchinson has not responded to our requests for comment. | — | ||||||
| 2/24/26 | ![]() Iran’s Toxic Tactics | From LA Times Media Group | BREAKING: Exclusively obtained military records suggest Iran’s January 2020 ballistic missile attack on al-Asad Air Base targeted US troops with numerous toxic agents, including radiation. Six years after the attack, US service members that were involved are now battling traumatic brain injuries and emerging cancers they blame on the toxic fallout. This week on "Straight to the Point", Catherine Herridge sat down with Retired Lieutenant Colonel Al Johnson and Retired Army JAG Al Broadbent who said a new “Agent Orange” crisis may be on our hands. 01:53 After Iran’s attack, six years of struggle for US service members 02:42 Traumatic Brain Injuries, Mental Health Challenges, Homelessness 04:10 After Iran’s ballistic missile attack, military testing identified toxic agents, including radiation 04:40 Thyroid cancers emerging 05:20 Did Iran use a “dirty” warhead against US service members? 06:21 Another “Agent Orange” 07:00 Johnson: No organized surveillance, preventative screening program for al-Asad cohort established under Biden DoD 07:40 Trump Administration can take action right now to limit negative effects of blast injuries from Iran’s attack 09:26 US soldier’s suicide linked to his traumatic brain injury from Iran’s attack 11:10 Iran’s attack was designed to kill every American on the base after the US assassinated a top Iranian General 12:10 Courts dismissed lawsuit against Iran because no US service member was killed in January 2020, only severely injured 13:19 Biden Justice Department broke with long standing legal precedent: US service members took back seat to Iran 14:32 No accountability for Iran: +80 US service members and contractors with Traumatic Brain Injuries 15:10 @SecVetAffairs, @SecWar can make comprehensive medical surveillance and screening program possible for injured soldiers 15:48 Ongoing radiation risk? Dosimeters issued at al-Asad base 16:33 Is Iran using a new tactic, contaminated warheads against adversaries? 18:00 What’s next: In the courts and for the al-Asad soldiers 19:24 Department of War responds to the investigation | — | ||||||
| 2/24/26 | ![]() Minnesota’s Somali-Linked Fraud | From LA Times Media Group | EXCLUSIVE: House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer confirms he will ISSUE SUBPOENAS to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison and says he will hold both Minnesota Democrats in CONTEMPT OF CONGRESS if they won’t commit to testifying about alleged Somali Fraud happening in their state. According to Comer, new “credible Democrat whistleblowers” have come forward with more evidence, including documents. Comer told us he intends to refer Congresswoman Ilhan Omar to the House Ethics Committee, saying her family’s net worth has “skyrocketed” during her time in Congress. During our full sit-down with the Chairman, we also discussed the 2026 midterm elections, Republican chances of keeping the House, concerns that Democrats will impeach President Trump if they don’t, and Comer gave us an exclusive update on the investigation into Democrat fundraising giant ActBlue. Our team asked Governor Walz, AG Ellison, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, and the DOJ for comment. We will update if they respond. (00:00) Introduction 01:20 Governor Tim Walz Subpoena 01:57 Walz: Contempt of Congress 03:13 Half a Dozen Whistleblowers With Receipts 04:16 MN AG Keith Ellison “More Liability” Than Governor Walz, Subpoenas As Early As January 28 06:14 Investigating Campaign Contributions to Walz 07:20 Investigating AG Ellison Tapes and Campaign Contributions 09:31 Comer: Congresswoman Omar “Top of the Suspect List” 10:45 Ethics Committee Referral 11:30 Will Investigate Alleged Fraud In Red States 12:40 Investigating Larger Fraud Conspiracy: “Branching Out To Other States” 14:25 Pay to Play? 16:31 Disappointment: Criminal Referrals “Gathering Dust” on AG Bondi’s Desk 18:28 Biggest Complaint Of Every Republican…"There Haven’t Been Enough Arrests” 19:46 Debanking Americans: Biden Administration Pressure On Regulators? 22:15 ActBlue Investigation Update: Action Before The Midterms 25:25 Does Speaker Johnson Have Control GOP Conference? 26:10 Midterms: If Democrats Take The House They Will Try To Impeach President Trump 27:10 Polymarket Midterm Odds: Can GOP Hold the House? 27:48 Comer Encouraged to Run For Kentucky Governor, Believes in Term Limits 28:00 CBS News Vs Independent Journalism Which Is “On A Roll” | — | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | ![]() Mamdani’s NYPD Crisis | From LA Times Media Group | On January 1st, Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani will become the mayor of New York City. Two recently retired NYPD veterans with more than five decades of law enforcement experience between them say a mass exodus of NYPD officers is likely and imminent. They blame Mamdani’s past and current positions on bail reform, defunding the police, and violent protests over the Trump Administration’s Immigration enforcement. | — | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | ![]() Justice in 2026. Will Anyone Go To Prison? | A Justice Department veteran and Trump classified documents attorney discusses potential criminal charges ahead for former FBI Director Comey, Russia Gate, FBI Burn Bags, Special Counsel Jack Smith, ARCTIC FROST, and the Biden Autopen… | — | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | ![]() Rep. Elise Stefanik | From LA Times Media Group | As Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, Stefanik is one of the most powerful women on Capitol Hill. Stefanik addresses divisions in the GOP, criticism of Speaker Johnson and running for NY governor as republicans face a high stakes mid-term election. | — | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | ![]() Directed Energy Weapons | From LATMG | Exposing the Biden-Era Cover-Up Over the last year, whistleblowers from the CIA, State Department and Defense Experts came forward to our team to expose the false narrative that these attacks began in 2016 with a cluster of cases in Cuba. The debilitating neurological symptoms are commonly known as Havana Syndrome. Havana Syndrome survivors allege a government cover up to minimize the severity of their brain injuries and the cause of the attacks. In a new, exclusive interview, a former defense department staffer says she was hit with a directed energy weapon in 2015. | — | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | ![]() Headlines & Highlights | From LA Times Media Group | This week on Straight to the Point, we curated a 12-minute video with the headlines and highlights from our exclusive interview with FBI Director Kash Patel. After our exclusive sit-down with Director Patel (11/24) we immediately posted the full interview because we don’t believe in holding back the news for some artificial corporate deadline. Headlines from our interview were picked up by multiple media outlets. That is the power of credible, independent journalism. Thank you for supporting Straight to the Point and our partnership @thelatmg @latimesstudios_ 00:30 Attempted Assassination President Trump in Butler PA. 01:15 Director Patel says Thomas Crooks “acted alone” and “no evidence” foreign involvement 02:35 What explains the discrepancy and confusion over Thomas Crooks' on-line activity? 03:50 Russia Collusion investigation: FBI has “multiple ongoing matters” as part of a larger conspiracy case 05:10 Are former CIA Director Brennan, DNI Clapper and others in the clear? “The FBI is not in the business of exonerating people.” 05:45 Five FBI ‘burn bags’ discovered at FBI HQ: Director Patel says the FBI knows who handled the burn bags and whether their intent was to preserve the records for the Trump administration or destroy the records 08:30 Drug Trafficking Crackdown: How quickly will the FBI know if China cheats on the new deal to restrict and control Fentanyl recursors? 09:47 Patel says military strikes have reduced ‘without question’ the flow of illegal drugs from Venezuela and other areas 10:52 Epstein Files Transparency Act: Will the FBI meet the 30 day deadline 11:57 As few redactions or blacked out sections on Epstein Files 12:17 Is the new referral limited to democrats? Patel: ‘We'll just follow the facts. It's pretty simple. For this FBI.” 13:35 Are more charges possible with the new Epstein referral? | — | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | ![]() FBI Director Kash Patel | 00:39 Arrival FBI HQ: What needs to be fixed? 02:44 Is the Thomas Crooks’ case a closed case? 06:21 Democratic lawmakers alleged sedition: “Is there a lawful predicate to open up an inquiry and investigation?” 08:28 Clapper, Brennan and others: Is the FBI pursuing a broader conspiracy allegedly designed to undermine President Trump? 09:56 Burn bags discovered at FBI HQ: Patel “we know” who put the burn bags containing Trump records in a secure room and whether their intent was to destroy the records or preserve them. 12:35 A 2016 CIA intelligence referral about an alleged “Clinton plan” to tie candidate Trump to Russia. 13:10 Epstein Files Transparency Act: Meeting the 30 day deadline, commitment to limited redactions. 16:05 Cracking down on Fentanyl: China Deal. How quickly will the US government know if China cheats? 19:00 Charlie Kirk assassination investigation 21:30 January 6th pipe bomber case update: “There are new developments” 22:35 Venezuela, military strikes and the impact on illegal drug flow 23:46 Use Government Jet: Director Patel required by law to use government DOJ aircraft for security and 24/7 communications 24:39 FBI HQ: Patel said he hopes “by the end of next year, we'll have a large chunk of our workforce” at the Ronald Reagan Building TIMING NOTE: We did not ask FBI Director Patel about the dismissal of the James Comey indictment because the news broke two hours after our interview. We wanted to be fully transparent on the timing. | — | ||||||
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