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Hosted by Emmy Award–winning journalist Catherine Herridge, Straight to the Point draws on extensive sourcing, primary documents, and on-the-record interviews to deliver fact-driven, independent journalism. Each episode will feature in-depth conversations with influential leaders and experts, providing context and clarity on the issues shaping the world today.

  1. 4D AGO

    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 1 1:55 Party Drugs: Oxycodone, Vicodin, Ketamine….  14:15 Was The Right Move to Release The Files  @thelatmg @latimesstudios_ Hosted by Emmy Award–winning journalist Catherine Herridge, Straight to the Point draws on extensive sourcing, primary documents, and on-the-record interviews to deliver fact-driven, independent journalism. Each episode will feature in-depth conversations with influential leaders and experts, providing context and clarity on the issues shaping the world today.

    17 min

  2. 4D AGO

    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 Hosted by Emmy Award–winning journalist Catherine Herridge, Straight to the Point draws on extensive sourcing, primary documents, and on-the-record interviews to deliver fact-driven, independent journalism. Each episode will feature in-depth conversations with influential leaders and experts, providing context and clarity on the issues shaping the world today.

    25 min

  3. 4D AGO

    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. Hosted by Emmy Award–winning journalist Catherine Herridge, Straight to the Point draws on extensive sourcing, primary documents, and on-the-record interviews to deliver fact-driven, independent journalism. Each episode will feature in-depth conversations with influential leaders and experts, providing context and clarity on the issues shaping the world today.

    22 min

  4. 4D AGO

    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 Hosted by Emmy Award–winning journalist Catherine Herridge, Straight to the Point draws on extensive sourcing, primary documents, and on-the-record interviews to deliver fact-driven, independent journalism. Each episode will feature in-depth conversations with influential leaders and experts, providing context and clarity on the issues shaping the world today.

    21 min

  5. 4D AGO

    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” Hosted by Emmy Award–winning journalist Catherine Herridge, Straight to the Point draws on extensive sourcing, primary documents, and on-the-record interviews to deliver fact-driven, independent journalism. Each episode will feature in-depth conversations with influential leaders and experts, providing context and clarity on the issues shaping the world today.

    32 min

  6. FEB 18

    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. Hosted by Emmy Award–winning journalist Catherine Herridge, Straight to the Point draws on extensive sourcing, primary documents, and on-the-record interviews to deliver fact-driven, independent journalism. Each episode will feature in-depth conversations with influential leaders and experts, providing context and clarity on the issues shaping the world today.

    28 min

  7. FEB 18

    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… Hosted by Emmy Award–winning journalist Catherine Herridge, Straight to the Point draws on extensive sourcing, primary documents, and on-the-record interviews to deliver fact-driven, independent journalism. Each episode will feature in-depth conversations with influential leaders and experts, providing context and clarity on the issues shaping the world today.

    22 min

  8. FEB 18

    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. Hosted by Emmy Award–winning journalist Catherine Herridge, Straight to the Point draws on extensive sourcing, primary documents, and on-the-record interviews to deliver fact-driven, independent journalism. Each episode will feature in-depth conversations with influential leaders and experts, providing context and clarity on the issues shaping the world today.

    29 min
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Hosted by Emmy Award–winning journalist Catherine Herridge, Straight to the Point draws on extensive sourcing, primary documents, and on-the-record interviews to deliver fact-driven, independent journalism. Each episode will feature in-depth conversations with influential leaders and experts, providing context and clarity on the issues shaping the world today.

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