

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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Oct 1, 2025 • 1h 5min
Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon Shake-Up & Portland’s Street War
In this episode of The Adult in the Room with Victoria Taft, you’ll hear first-hand accounts from Chelly Bufaroche — better known online as “Honey Badger Mom” — who has been covering Antifa’s nightly attacks at Portland’s ICE headquarters. You’ll learn what it’s like on the ground, how encampments rebuild within hours of city sweeps, and why independent journalists are often the first targets of violence.Victoria also covers Pete Hegseth’s fiery Pentagon address, President Trump’s push to federalize the Oregon National Guard, and what that means for Portland. Later, former National Guardsman Keith Gross joins the show to weigh in on Hegseth’s reforms, military readiness, and the Guard’s role in riot response.#Antifa #Portland #ICE #IndependentJournalism #HoneyBadgerMom

Sep 26, 2025 • 1h 31min
Texas ICE Attack, Antifa’s Network, and the Soros Connection
Hear what the media won’t tell you about Antifa, their foreign connections, and how groups like BLM intersect with violent activism. Victoria Taft digs into the Texas ICE facility shooting, Antifa’s violent history in Portland, and shocking revelations about how foreign actors and NGOs — including groups funded by George Soros — help fuel chaos on American streets. Intelligence expert Ryan Mauro joins the conversation to expose the funding pipelines, international ties, and practical steps that could shut down these extremist networks.#Antifa, #Soros, #ICE, #Portland, #RyanMauro

Sep 23, 2025 • 55min
Worst “Fascist” Ever? Kimmel Back On Air, FCC Flap, & Trump’s UNGA Teleprompter Glitch
See why Jimmy Kimmel’s back on air while some networks still pass, what the FCC chatter really meant, and how Trump’s U.N. appearance (yes, the teleprompter + escalator moments) set the room buzzing.Shift to the big medical-policy headline: a planned FDA label change so doctors can use leucovorin for some children on the autism spectrum. You’ll hear a detailed, historical perspective from author Shaz Khan (The Ultimate Vaccine Timeline)—and you’ll get clear reminders to consult your own doctor and treat this as information, not medical advice.

Sep 19, 2025 • 1h 7min
Antifa, Globalists, and the Charlie Kirk Assassin – What the Media Won’t Say
Uncover the truth behind the money, the movements, and the media spin around the murder of Charlie Kirk. Victoria sits down with investigative researchers Ryan Mauro and Seamus Bruner, who expose how George Soros’s empire and globalist networks fuel extremist groups like Antifa and their allies. You’ll hear how U.S. nonprofits, international connections, and billionaire foundations create an ecosystem of radicalism—and what can be done to stop it.#Soros #Antifa #CharlieKirk #Globalists #VictoriaTaftPodcast

Sep 17, 2025 • 1h 3min
Free Speech on Trial: Censorship, Cancel Culture & the Charlie Kirk Aftermath
Dig into the fight over free speech in America. You’ll hear how government pressure on Big Tech platforms worked to silence conversations about the pandemic, Hunter Biden’s laptop, and much more. You’ll also explore why “hate speech” is a false concept used to shut people down, how cancel culture has destroyed livelihoods, and what happens when free expression collides with violent suppression.You’ll hear insights from guests like Jeff Dornik and Keith Gross on the legal, cultural, and digital battlefield over free speech, censorship, and the chilling effect of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. And you’ll see why this moment may be a turning point for free expression and the First Amendment.#FreeSpeech, #CancelCulture, #Censorship, #CharlieKirk, #FirstAmendment

Sep 12, 2025 • 1h 29min
Charlie Kirk's Assassination: What It Means for America
In this episode of The Adult in the Room with Victoria Taft, you’ll hear an unflinching look at the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk and what it reveals about the times we live in. You’ll walk through the chaos, the ideology that fueled the attack, and why Charlie’s legacy will only inspire more voices to rise up in truth.Victoria connects these events to the lessons of 9/11, the dangers of political idolatry, and the hope that remains in Christ. You’ll also hear from private investigator Nils Grevillius, who breaks down what the investigation reveals so far, and bestselling author Don Bentley, who brings insights from the world of espionage thrillers.

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