

The Adult in the Room
Victoria Taft
Victoria Taft is The Adult in the Room Who Sets You Straight on Life, News, Politics. Talking to the most interesting people in the news. The News Sherpa You Didn't Know You Needed.
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Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 25min
Charlotte Stabbing: When the Story Isn’t the Story
You’re about to dive into a powerful episode of The Adult in the Room with Victoria Taft. Victoria unpacks the tragic Charlotte light rail stabbing of a young Ukrainian refugee, asking why the media either downplays or reshapes the story into something it’s not. You’ll hear how narratives get twisted, from Michael Brown to George Floyd, and why getting the truth out first matters.Later, Victoria sits down with bestselling author Don Bentley, who takes you inside the world of Mitch Rapp with his latest Vince Flynn universe novel, Denied Access. You’ll hear about Bentley’s real-life military and FBI background, how those experiences shape his writing, and what it means to carry forward Vince Flynn’s legacy of storytelling.

Sep 5, 2025 • 60min
There Is No Epstein ‘List’—What the Docs Actually Show
You’re getting a packed hour. First, you’ll hear why the much-teased “Epstein list” isn’t what the headlines suggest—and what the newly released documents actually contain. You’ll also see how a D.C. flyover turned into a viral accusation, and why that story falls apart on closer look.Then you’ll get the latest on “TikTok Tatiana,” the L.A. arrest stream, and the tow-truck getaway—plus the courtroom update. We also break down the NASCAR “whiteface” stunt that tried to prove fans are racist…and ended up proving the opposite.Your feature interview: journalist/filmmaker Ann VanderSteel walks you through Taken: State Sanctioned Kidnapping—a documentary alleging deep, systemic problems inside CPS and the courts, with the Rivera family case front and center. Finally, we touch parental-rights flashpoints in California—from AB 495 to the Temecula locker-room policy—and what they could mean for families like yours.

Sep 3, 2025 • 1h 3min
Media Declares Trump Dead? Plus, Farming's Hidden Crisis
Hear how media rumors spun wild claims about Donald Trump’s supposed “disappearance”—and how it reveals just how obsessed the left remains with him. You’ll also learn about a landmark free speech victory for the Babylon Bee and an independent meme maker, pushing back against government overreach into online expression. Then, author Brian Reisinger joins the show to discuss his powerful book Land Rich, Cash Poor, unpacking the hidden history of disappearing family farms, government distortions, and the resilience of America’s farmers. Finally, you’ll hear a heartfelt update from Ukraine and a call to prayer from Pastor Anatoly in the middle of war.

Aug 29, 2025 • 1h 12min
Varsity Blues Exposed: John Wilson on DOJ Abuse, Netflix Smears & Fighting Back
hear John Wilson’s shocking first-hand account of how the DOJ and federal prosecutors used him as a pawn in the infamous Varsity Blues scandal. Arrested, jailed, and smeared in the press despite his children’s legitimate accomplishments, Wilson reveals how career-driven prosecutors, a biased judge, and Netflix’s “documentary” destroyed his reputation—and how he fought back and won on appeal.#VarsityBlues #DOJCorruption #NetflixExposed #JohnWilson #VictoriaTaft

Aug 27, 2025 • 1h 6min
Trump’s Executive Order on Flag Burning Explained
Jump into the fiery debate over free speech and flag burning Unpack President Trump’s new executive order, what the Constitution actually says about desecrating the American flag, and how local laws play into the battle. You’ll hear about Antifa’s flag-burning antics, outrageous double standards, and a shocking case of a woman glorifying a murderer while screaming at Trump supporters.#FreeSpeech #FlagBurning #TrumpExecutiveOrder #Antifa #Corruption

Aug 22, 2025 • 58min
Mail-In Voting, Election Integrity & Trump’s Court Victory
Hear the latest on Donald Trump’s courtroom victory over Letitia James and the judge who broke precedent trying to take him down. Follow the unfolding story of Trump’s crackdown in Washington, D.C., where National Guard patrols have sparked mixed reactions in the city—and even restaurant owners are weighing in. Plus, you’ll learn about explosive ICE arrests in California, the legal consequences for citizens who block immigration enforcement, and what this all means for law and order. Finally, Victoria is joined by election law expert J. Christian Adams to break down the president’s executive order on mail-in ballots, dirty voter rolls, and the fight to secure America’s elections.#TrumpTrial #LetitiaJames #ElectionIntegrity #WashingtonDC #MailInVoting

Aug 20, 2025 • 1h 9min
The Corruption Files: LA, Portland, DC & Clinton Scandals Exposed
Dig into the latest installment of The Corruption Files. From Los Angeles protecting criminals in its sanctuary city policies, to Antifa chaos in Portland, to Trump’s federal takeover of Washington, DC — you’ll see how leaders are choosing chaos over order. Plus, walk through the buried DOJ timeline on the Clinton Foundation scandal — and why investigations were spiked.#CorruptionFiles #SanctuaryCities #ClintonFoundation #Antifa #TrumpDC

Aug 14, 2025 • 1h 9min
Inside Portland’s Homeless Crisis: Corruption, Crime & Compassion.
In this eye-opening episode, you’ll join Victoria Taft and homeless outreach expert Kevin Dahlgren for an unflinching look at the West Coast’s homelessness crisis. You’ll hear raw street-level stories from Portland, Los Angeles, and beyond — from Skid Row’s criminal underbelly to the shocking truth about billions of dollars in missing aid

Aug 13, 2025 • 1h 7min
John O’Connor: How the Hunters Became the Hunted
Uncover what the media won’t tell you about the Russia collusion scandal, Barack Obama’s role in changing intelligence reports, and how the so-called “hunters” of Donald Trump are now facing the spotlight themselves. Plus, Victoria Taft sits down with Watergate expert and former federal prosecutor John O’Connor to draw startling parallels between the most infamous political scandal in U.S. history and today’s weaponized intelligence operations.

Aug 8, 2025 • 1h 15min
NOT HYPE: They Really Are Coming For Your Kids + Tectonic EPA Changes with Mandy Gunasekara
Uncover a shocking California bill (AB 495) that Pastor Jack Hibbs warns could allow strangers to legally remove your child from school — without your consent. Then, former EPA Chief of Staff Mandy Gunasekara joins Victoria to pull back the curtain on $20 billion in off-the-books “environmental justice” slush funds, harassment inside the agency, and the fight to roll back costly climate regulations. From Trump’s bold new census plan to expose illegal immigration’s impact on political power, to the deep state tactics aimed at stopping America First policies, you’ll see why this battle isn’t just political — it’s personal.