The Jim Acosta Show

Earlier in the week we tallied the views, and you guys picked the Rosie O'Donnell and Jason Isaacs interviews as your fan favorites. Fair choice. But for today, Friday? This one's on us.We're bringing back Jim's sit-down with God from ‘The God Podcast’ ( God ). And yes, it's exactly as amazing as it sounds.God absolutely destroys Trump's Bible skills - upside-down holding, butchered scripture, those Chinese-made golden Bibles. The Almighty had opinions.He calls Truth Social "Lies Social." Laura Loomer called the Pope "woke Marxist" and God was basically like "you're welcome."Plus you get to watch our favorite veteran White House correspondent nervously ask the Creator of the Universe if cursing is allowed. And you won't want to miss what happens when Duke decides to possibly make his grand entrance...Jim's relaxing somewhere, but his best (maybe his only) theological interview is right here waiting for you.Trust us on this one. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimacosta.substack.com/subscribe

While Jim is taking some much-needed time off, our team thought this was the perfect moment to resurface one of your favorite conversations from earlier this year. Jim’s chat with Jason Isaacs struck a nerve with so many of you – and for good reason.When we first aired this interview, Jason had just wrapped his unforgettable turn as the pill-popping, spiraling dad in White Lotus, but he was here to talk about something far more serious: his film "Words of War," about murdered Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya. What started as a conversation about Hollywood quickly became one of the most honest discussions we’ve had about the state of our democracy and the threats facing press freedom.Jason didn't hold back – as a Brit who works extensively in America, he offered the kind of outside perspective we desperately need to hear. From funding cuts to public media to the self-censorship happening in newsrooms across the country, we covered it all. And yes, we also talked about why Duke University was so mad at him for wearing their t-shirt while playing a character having a complete breakdown.The response was overwhelming. You told us this interview helped you understand why protecting independent journalism isn't just about media – it's about preserving the foundations of democracy itself.In a time when it's easier to retreat into our bubbles, Jason reminded us why it's crucial to keep speaking up, keep asking questions, and keep doing something rather than nothing.That message feels even more urgent today. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimacosta.substack.com/subscribe

Friends,While Jim is taking some much-needed time off, we wanted to reshare one of our most popular segments that really struck a nerve with the MAGA media machine.You remember this one - Rosie O'Donnell joining us live from Dublin for our Lincoln Theatre town hall, delivering her trademark blend of humor and hard truths about what's happening to our democracy. It was powerful, it was authentic, and it drove Fox News absolutely bonkers.Here's what really gets us: On the day we held this town hall to give voice to federal workers who'd been unceremoniously fired and to discuss the very real threats to our democratic institutions, what did Fox News, the Daily Beacon, and the rest of the right-wing echo chamber choose to focus on? Not the massive government layoffs. Not the constitutional crisis unfolding before our eyes. Not the Trump-Musk power struggle that was tearing apart their own movement.No - they spent hours mocking Rosie's courage to speak truth from Ireland and ridiculing our town hall. They called it everything but newsworthy, all while ignoring the actual news breaking around them. It was a masterclass in distraction politics - attack the messenger when you can't handle the message.Rosie was fearless that night. She shared personal stories, asked tough questions about election integrity, and reminded us why comedy and truth-telling have always been essential weapons against authoritarianism. Her willingness to speak out, even from across the ocean, embodies the resistance spirit we need right now.The fact that they attacked this interview so viciously tells you everything you need to know about how effective it was. When you're catching flak, you know you're over the target.So, while Jim is recharging for the battles ahead, enjoy this reminder of what real courage looks like - and why independent media like ours drives them so crazy.Don't give in to the lies. Don't give in to the fear. Hold on to the truth. And hope.Bonus: Listen to the very end, and hear Jim really attempt to do that Irish accent. :) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimacosta.substack.com/subscribe

ICYMI, Jim spoke with Chuck Rocha about his Cuban roots, what’s going on in the world, the immigration crackdown, and so much more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimacosta.substack.com/subscribe

Thank you Michael Fanone, Rebecca Gummere, Cash Flow Collective, Christina Beck, Amy McGrath, and many others for tuning into my live video with Tara Setmayer and Rep. Jim Himes! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimacosta.substack.com/subscribe

Thank you Rebecca Gummere, Jonathan Brownson, Amy McGrath, Lisa N. Peterson, Gemma, and many others for tuning into my live video with Elise Labott and Jennifer Rubin! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimacosta.substack.com/subscribe

Thank you Lisa Gonzalez, Dianne Mize, Cash Flow Collective, Christina Beck, Amy McGrath, and many others for tuning into my live video with Don Lemon and MN AG Keith Ellison! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimacosta.substack.com/subscribe

Thank you Jonathan Brownson, Dianne Mize, Tom Kudla, Amy McGrath, Lisa N. Peterson, and many others for tuning into my live video with Barbara Starr and Mayor Karen Bass! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimacosta.substack.com/subscribe

On Saturday you saw the stories of millions of Americans joining the No Kings Day protests in cities and towns across America. Our 3-hour live program with Don Lemon Joy-Ann Reid and Jim Acosta broadcast live on Substack and YouTube, drew hundreds of thousands of viewers and countless comments from people who attended huge events and hundreds of smaller ones around the country. Today we want to zoom in and focus our spotlight on just one of those events. In our ongoing American Voices series, we dispatched our photojournalist colleague Bethany Swain, Swain Domain to one of those smaller events to give you an idea of what your fellow Americans believe and are saying about the role of the president, the future of American democracy, and most importantly, the history of the US Army. Today's American Voices piece focuses on Annapolis, Maryland. ###You asked, we listened. A few weeks ago we asked you if you wanted to see more coverage like this American Voices pieces that Bethany put together overnight, and you responded overwhelmingly with a big yes. If you found this coverage valuable, please LIKE this video, SUBSCRIBE to the JIM ACOSTA SHOW, and the Swain Domain here on Substack, re-stack this video for your friends, and consider supporting independent media. Your engagement helps us bring you more on-the-ground reporting that you just don’t see any more in mainstream media. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimacosta.substack.com/subscribe

Thank you Jim Acosta, Michael Cohen, Lev Parnas, Dr. Jennifer Freed, Claire Atkinson, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimacosta.substack.com/subscribe