Best Media Legal Analyst Podcasts (2025)

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True Crime Psychology: Why People Obsess Over Karen Read’s Innocence 17:05

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True Crime Psychology: Why People Obsess Over Karen Read’s Innocence What makes the Karen Read case so emotionally charged? Why are people camping outside the courthouse, waving flags, rejecting evidence, and rallying behind a woman facing second-degree murder charges? In this special episode of Hidden Killers, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins u…

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Legal Analysis: Could Inaction Be the Crime in the Karen Read Case? 11:11

22m ago11:11

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Legal Analysis: Could Inaction Be the Crime in the Karen Read Case? Karen Read is on trial for second-degree murder—but what if the case is less about what she allegedly did, and more about what she didn’t do? In this edition of Hidden Killers, Eric Faddis, former prosecutor and legal analyst, explores the idea that inaction—not direct intent—could…

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Last Witness? Prosecution Accident Reconstruction Expert Testifies | Case Brief 30:45

1h ago30:45

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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/3DAtOqbCSh0 Day 21 of the Karen Read Retrial happened on May 27, 2025. Week six of evidence included a voir dire of Dr. Welcher, the Commonwealth's accident reconstructionist. Concerns were raised about updated slides and changes to the present…

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Music of the Ages | 05-28-25 3:27:07

1h ago3:27:07

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On The Other Side of Midnight, Lionel talks about topics he doesn't bother to cover, The Day the Music Died and asks about what celebrity deaths would impact people the most. Lionel later talks about the life and work of Ginger Baker, Billie Holiday, Peter Green and others as Lionel talks to Ginger Baker's former paperboy among other callers about …

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Hour 4: Anthems | 05-28-25 58:00

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Wrapping up the show, Lionel talks about famed locations in music history, the importance of having rhythm and music education, John Kay and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 77 WABC

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Hour 3: Rock With Us | 05-28-25 57:39

1h ago57:39

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Lionel continues talking about the impact of many musicians such as Michael Jackson, George Michael, Bob Marley and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 77 WABC

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Hour 2: Cream of the Crop | 05-28-25 58:02

1h ago58:02

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Lionel talks about the life and work of Ginger Baker, Billie Holiday, Peter Green and others as Lionel talks to Ginger Baker's former paperboy among other callers about their favorite musicians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 77 WABC

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Hour 1: Definitely Worth Listening To | 05-28-25 58:28

1h ago58:28

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On The Other Side of Midnight, Lionel talks about topics he doesn't bother to cover, The Day the Music Died and asks about what celebrity deaths would impact people the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 77 WABC

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EXPERT: Body Position, Time Markers & Damage Prove Karen Read's SUV Hit John O'Keefe 1:22:00

6m ago1:22:00

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EXPERT: Body Position, Time Markers & Damage Prove Karen Read's SUV Hit John O'Keefe In this critical episode, we unpack the most damning forensic testimony yet in the Karen Read trial—straight from the prosecution’s final witness, Dr. Judson Welcher, a biomechanical engineer and accident reconstructionist. Welcher testified that John O’Keefe’s inj…

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Karen Read Trial Day 21 - Reasonable Doubt Is Gone, Data Shows Karen's SUV Struck John O'Keefe 41:25

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Karen Read Trial Day 21 - Reasonable Doubt Is Gone, Data Shows Karen's SUV Struck John O'Keefe In today's explosive courtroom session in the Karen Read trial, we dive deep into the forensic testimony of Dr. Judson Welcher—an accident reconstruction expert whose analysis may be the most critical evidence presented so far. At the center of it all: ve…

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MA v. Karen Read Murder Retrial - Day 21 Part 1 1:06:30

43m ago1:06:30

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MA v. Karen Read Murder Retrial - Day 21 Part 1 This is audio from the courtroom in the high-profile murder retrial of Karen Read in Dedham, Massachusetts. She's facing second-degree murder charges and more in connection with the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. Prosecutors allege Read struck O'Keefe with her SUV and left…

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MA v. Karen Read Murder Retrial - Day 21 Part 2 1:01:12

13m ago1:01:12

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MA v. Karen Read Murder Retrial - Day 21 Part 2 This is audio from the courtroom in the high-profile murder retrial of Karen Read in Dedham, Massachusetts. She's facing second-degree murder charges and more in connection with the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. Prosecutors allege Read struck O'Keefe with her SUV and left…

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MA v. Karen Read Murder Retrial - Day 21 Part 3 1:00:52

14m ago1:00:52

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MA v. Karen Read Murder Retrial - Day 21 Part 3 This is audio from the courtroom in the high-profile murder retrial of Karen Read in Dedham, Massachusetts. She's facing second-degree murder charges and more in connection with the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. Prosecutors allege Read struck O'Keefe with her SUV and left…

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MA v. Karen Read Murder Retrial - Day 21 Part 4 34:40

15m ago34:40

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MA v. Karen Read Murder Retrial - Day 21 Part 4 This is audio from the courtroom in the high-profile murder retrial of Karen Read in Dedham, Massachusetts. She's facing second-degree murder charges and more in connection with the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. Prosecutors allege Read struck O'Keefe with her SUV and left…

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Neurosurgeon Drops Bombshell in Karen Read Trial On What Really Killed John O’Keefe 47:36

31m ago47:36

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Neurosurgeon Drops Bombshell in Karen Read Trial On What Really Killed John O’Keefe In one of the most critical testimonies yet in the Karen Read trial, world-renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Isaac Wolf took the stand and offered a detailed medical analysis of the head injuries suffered by Boston police officer John O’Keefe. With decades of experience tre…

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Plastic Found on Deep In O’Keefe's Clothing Matches Karen Read’s Taillight - Forensic Bombshell 1:35:29

31m ago1:35:29

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Plastic Found on Deep In O’Keefe's Clothing Matches Karen Read’s Taillight - Forensic Bombshell In this critical segment of the Karen Read trial, Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab forensic scientist Christina Hanley delivered testimony that bolsters the prosecution’s narrative: that John O’Keefe was struck and left to die—while key trace evidenc…

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Weaponized Emotion: Karen Read’s Public Persona vs. What the Evidence Shows 14:48

18m ago14:48

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Weaponized Emotion: Karen Read’s Public Persona vs. What the Evidence Shows In this gripping conversation with psychotherapist Shavaun Scott, we examine one of the most debated aspects of the Karen Read case: her emotional presentation. Karen Read has cried in court. She’s collapsed in the arms of supporters. She’s publicly mourned and passionately…

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Karen Read’s Legal Nightmare: 3 Days That May Have Changed the Case 10:28

1d ago10:28

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Karen Read’s Legal Nightmare: 3 Days That May Have Changed the Case In this episode of Hidden Killers, former prosecutor Eric Faddis joins Tony Brueski to unpack what may be the most pivotal stretch of testimony in the Karen Read trial so far. Over the course of three tense days, jurors heard from both a neurosurgeon and a forensic scientist—each d…

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Karen Read Trial Big Breakdown Trial BOMBSHELLS: Three Days That Could Flip the Case 53:57

28m ago53:57

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Karen Read Trial Big Breakdown Trial BOMBSHELLS: Three Days That Could Flip the Case The Karen Read trial has entered a critical new phase, and this 3-day courtroom stretch may be the most revealing yet. Between forensic bombshells and gripping witness testimony, the case over the death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe has never looked more vo…

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Analyzing the Karen Read Allegations & The Supposed Cover-Up 40:55

27m ago40:55

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Analyzing the Karen Read Allegations & The Supposed Cover-Up The defense claims a cover-up. The prosecution calls it accountability. Somewhere in between lies the truth. In this no-holds-barred discussion, Tony Brueski is joined by retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer to dissect the allegations of a grand conspiracy surrounding the Karen…

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Wrestling With Love | 05-27-25 3:27:11

2h ago3:27:11

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On The Other Side of Midnight, Lionel talks about figuring out who's in charge at work, eating and caring for animals and what qualifies a true hero. Lionel later asks if animals love us, talks with André the Giant's ex-lover and reminisces about the great wrestling manager Bobby Heenan. In the third hour, Lionel discusses solving a snoring problem…

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Hour 4: Born to Die | 05-27-25 57:57

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Lionel wraps up the show talking about new challenges with raising kids today, China buying up our land, social security cutting and our military. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 77 WABC

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Hour 3: Police Your Body | 05-27-25 57:14

2h ago57:14

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Lionel discusses solving a snoring problem, taking self-defense into your own hands and talking to callers about everything in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 77 WABC

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Hour 2: The Giant Doesn't Disappoint | 05-27-25 58:34

2h ago58:34

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Lionel asks if animals love us, talks with André the Giant's ex-lover and reminisces about the great wrestling manager Bobby Heenan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 77 WABC

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Hour 1: Leader of the Pack | 05-27-25 58:29

2h ago58:29

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On The Other Side of Midnight, Lionel talks about figuring out who's in charge at work, eating and caring for animals and what qualifies a true hero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 77 WABC

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Karen Read Day 20 Recap Skull Fractures & Lexus Shards How Prosecutors Are Proving She Hit John-WEEK IN REVIEW 17:54

7m ago17:54

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Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp i…

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Kohberger Trial DELAYED? Judge Furious Over Leaks | The Emily Show 25:39

1h ago25:39

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Bryan Kohberger’s has filed a 40-page motion to continue the trial, arguing they are not ready and need more time for investigation and preparation, particularly for the death penalty phase. The defense is also concerned about a Dateline special that aired, featuring non-public information allegedly leaked from law enforcement or the prosecution. T…

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The True Price of Freedom | 05-26-25 3:29:25

1d ago3:29:25

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On The Other Side of Midnight, Lionel talks about the meaning of Memorial Day and gives perspective on America's involvement in wars across the world and across time. He later gets into the lack of coverage in the death of Virginia Giuffre. Lionel talks about owning a car and the joy of getting your license, driving a manual and getting independenc…

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Hour 4: A Wealth of Torture | 05-26-25 58:40

1d ago58:40

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Lionel wraps up the show talking about the latest in Diddy's trial, what separates geniuses from the rest and the horrid story of a successful crypto investor and his business partner torturing another man by making him smoke crack, sawing his leg and electroshocking him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Hour 3: Case Closed on the Nutcase | 05-23-25 59:02

1d ago59:02

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Lionel discusses the trial of Diddy and the D.C. shooter. He also shares some of the juiciest stories from court. From crazy criminals to wacky jury selections and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 77 WABC

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Hour 2: Pump the Gas | 05-26-25 58:46

1d ago58:46

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Lionel talks about owning a car and the joy of getting your license, driving a manual and getting independence. He also talks with callers about their sexual exploits, some in cars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 77 WABC

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Hour 1: Fog of War | 05-26-25 58:52

1d ago58:52

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On The Other Side of Midnight, Lionel talks about the meaning of Memorial Day and gives perspective on America's involvement in wars across the world and across time. He later gets into the lack of coverage in the death of Virginia Giuffre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Three Court Losses for Trump in 24 Hours - Judge Lectures Alina Habba About Her Job as a US Attorney 12:21

2d ago12:21

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If Donald Trump is king of anything he's the king of losing in court. He's had three recent court losses: one on the Immigration front, one on the Department of Education front, and one involving a judge upbraiding Alina Habba for not understanding the responsibilities of a United States Attorney. If you're interested in supporting our all-voluntee…

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Karen Read Trial Bombshell Neurosurgeon Says O’Keefe Fell, Wasn’t Beaten-WEEK IN REVIEW 54:54

1d ago54:54

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Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp i…

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Three Undeniable Facts from Today’s Court Session That Could Convict Karen Read-WEEK IN REVIEW 50:20

18m ago50:20

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Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp i…

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Forensic Evidence Links Karen Reads SUV to Fatal Strike on John O'Keefe-WEEK IN REVIEW 55:34

9m ago55:34

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Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp i…

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Karen Read Trial Day 18 Recap - Undeniable DNA & Time Match Proves She Hit John O'Keefe-WEEK IN REVIEW 22:49

3d ago22:49

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Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp i…

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The Moment Karen Read Knows The Strike Timestamps Match-WEEK IN REVIEW 46:35

18m ago46:35

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Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp i…

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Inside Karen Reads Mind FBI Analysis of Her Consciousness of Guilt-WEEK IN REVIEW 29:00

2d ago29:00

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Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp i…

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The Psychology of Guilt Karen Read’s Shifting Story Through a Behavioral Lens -WEEK IN REVIEW 18:18

3d ago18:18

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Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp i…

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They Never Tested the Blood-Eric Faddis on the Stunning Oversight in the Karen Read Case-WEEK IN REVIEW 12:41

3d ago12:41

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Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp i…

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One Scene, Two Realities: How Crash Experts Could Split The Karen Read Jury -WEEK IN REVIEW 13:34

3d ago13:34

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Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp i…

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Frantic’ at 5AM Teen Testifies About Karen Read’s Disturbing Wake-Up Call -WEEK IN REVIEW 10:20

3d ago10:20

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Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp i…

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Is Karen Read’s Case About the Law—Or the Loudest Voices? 17:54

4d ago17:54

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Is Karen Read’s Case About the Law—Or the Loudest Voices? In a courtroom, the only voices that should matter are the ones bound by oath. But in the Karen Read trial, a different kind of courtroom is forming—one shaped by hashtags, bullhorns, and digital tribalism. Tony Brueski and retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer take a hard look at …

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Laughing at the Law | 05-23-25 3:28:44

4d ago3:28:44

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On The Other Side of Midnight, Dominic talks about sugary drinks no longer being subsidized by SNAP programs. Lionel later takes over and talks about the truth about health, Curtis Sliwa lore, strange baseball trivia and trying to get out of jury duty. Lionel discusses the trial of Diddy and the D.C. shooter. He also shares some of the juiciest sto…

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Hour 4: Think If You Must | 05-23-25 58:59

4d ago58:59

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Lionel wraps up the show talking about freedom of thought. He is later joined by stand-up comedian Fred rubino to find humor in news of the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 77 WABC

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Hour 2: Four Whole Skins? | 05-23-25 58:31

4d ago58:31

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Lionel takes over and talks about the truth about health, Curtis Sliwa lore, strange baseball trivia and trying to get out of jury duty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 77 WABC

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Hour 1: A Sugarfree Mandate | 05-23-25 58:01

4d ago58:01

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On The Other Side of Midnight, Dominic talks about sugary drinks no longer being subsidized by SNAP programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 77 WABC

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Comey’s ’86 on his ’86 with Horace Cooper 27:52

2h ago27:52

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Gregg discusses the recent controversy surrounding James Comey and his alleged threat against President Trump, the implications of Comey's actions, and the broader issues of political scandals. The conversation also delves into President Biden's policies, his mental capacity, and the media's role in covering up his health issues. Legal commentator …

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