The Jim Acosta Show

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ICYMI: I joined Ben and Brett to discuss a wild week in the news. Plus, we spent some time previewing my upcoming hall in DC on Monday June 2 at the Lincoln Theatre. There is still time to get your tickets. But the clock is ticking! town hall tickets Democratic rising star and Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Rosie O'Donnell, Michael Fanone, Olivia Troye, Harry Dunn, Tara Setmayer, Miles Taylor and Aaron Parnas will all be taking part. 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

Grab them before they’re gone! Here’s the link for tickets for our live town hall in DC: Acosta Town Hall Tickets 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 Abby Marin, Caro Henry, Amy McGrath, Ashley Renee, Cash Flow Collective, and many others for tuning into my live video with Michael Fanone and Olivia of Troye! 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 Amy McGrath, Dr. Mary M. Marshall, Leah Anderson, P. J. Schuster, Cat, 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

Thank you Olivia of Troye, Caro Henry, Amy McGrath, D.L. Lee | SISTERLY LOVE, Cathy R. Payne, and many others for tuning into my live video with Katie Couric, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, and Governor Jared Polis! 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 Ramona Grigg, Amy McGrath, Suri Crowe, Kim Leaird, Gina Schuchman, and many others for tuning into my live video with Gabe Fleisher, Ezra Levin, and Michael Fanone! Join me for my next live video in the app!! Also, see below for some news about the upcoming town hall. Tickets are going fast — reserve yours now at theLincolndc.com. #NEWS: Jim Acosta Brings Bold Town Hall to DC’s Lincoln Theatre June 2Big Conversations. Live Music. Surprise Guests. One Unforgettable Night.“Don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to the fear.”WASHINGTON, D.C. — Brace yourself, Washington. On Monday, June 2, renowned journalist, anchor and former Chief White House Correspondent Jim Acosta takes over the iconic Lincoln Theatre for a fearless, full-throttle town hall event at the intersection of truth, resistance, and entertainment.Doors open at 6:30 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PMJoining Acosta on stage are Olivia Troye, former homeland security advisor turned national security truth-teller, and Michael Fanone, the heroic former D.C. police officer who stood on the front lines during the Capitol attack.Together, they’ll deliver raw, unscripted commentary on the state of our democracy — while honoring the often-overlooked and recently fired federal workers who kept the nation running.But this won’t be just another night of headlines.Expect live musical performances, surprise celebrity appearances, and moments that are equal parts powerful and playful. Think of it as a town hall with a heartbeat — one that pulses with truth, courage, and community.Tickets are going fast — reserve yours now at theLincolndc.comDon’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to the fear.CONTACT: www.JimAcosta.com* #TruthOnUStreet* #AcostaTownHall* #StandUpSpeakOut* #LiveFromLincoln* #Don’tGiveIn* #DCUnfiltered* #VoicesThatMatter* #TheTownHallWeNeed 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 Kathy Fish, Lisa Gonzalez, Amy McGrath, Beth Witrogen, Sarene Leeds, and many others for tuning into my live video with Michael Cohen and Sergeant Aquilino A. Gonell! 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

Hi friends — We're trying something new at the Jim Acosta Show this Memorial Day weekend. We sent our friend, colleague, and longtime photojournalist Bethany Swain to cover the U.S. Naval Academy graduation ceremony, where J.D. Vance was speaking to graduating Midshipmen.We wanted to amplify the voices of neighbors, friends, Academy supporters, and veterans who gathered outside the stadium in Annapolis to peacefully express their concerns about current administration policies.Please take a moment to watch the video and let us know your thoughts. We'd love to hear whether you appreciate this style of reporting and if you'd like to see more community-focused coverage like this. If you enjoy what you see, we'd be grateful if you'd subscribe to Bethany's channel and help her grow alongside us here on Substack.-Matt ##From Bethany Swain, Photojournalist, Swain Domain: On the morning of the U.S. Naval Academy graduation, a peaceful protest took place just a block from the stadium. Organized and supported by nearly a dozen groups—including the Caucus of African American Leaders, Annapolis Pride, and SURJ3A—the demonstration was not aimed at the Midshipmen, but at Vice President JD Vance, who delivered the keynote address, and the broader policies of the Trump-Vance administration.Participants—including veterans, families with young children, religious groups, librarians, and local residents, told us they gathered to defend the Constitution, express concern about threats to democracy, and oppose censorship and autocratic leadership. Handheld signs and donated banned books served as visual symbols of protest. The multiracial, multigenerational coalition emphasized unity, civic responsibility, and a shared commitment to upholding the oath that every Midshipman was taking to protect the Constitution. 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

Olivia Troye and Nick Akerman join Jim to discuss breaking news about a judge temporarily striking down the administration's latest attack on ⁨@harvard⁩ University. The Judge says NO, the administration cannot ban Harvard from admitting foreign students. Plus Nick Akerman, who was a prosecutor in Watergate, discusses what the threshold should be for impeachment. We also have new video from our videographer colleague Bethany Swain who was at protests today in Annapolis, Maryland outside of the US Naval Academy where JD Vance was speaking to the graduating Midshipmen. Also here are important details on where to get tickets to the Jim Acosta Show Town Hall live in Washington, DC on June 2nd: Head to the Lincoln Theatre website at https://www.thelincolndc.com and buy tickets online, or head to the Box Office in person and save a little on ticket fees. We can’t wait to see our Substack family in person. 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