The Jim Acosta Show

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

Don’t forget Jim Acosta, Olivia Troye, and Michael Fanone will be hosting a live town hall at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C. Get your tickets before the event sells out. https://www.thelincolndc.com 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, Amy McGrath, Judy Kaplan, Sarene Leeds, Cathy R. Payne, and many others for tuning into my live video with Katie Phang, Juliegrace Brufke, and Rep Melanie Stansbury! 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. Lisa, Leah Anderson, Chris Conley, Reba, and many others for tuning into my live video with Maria Cardona, 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

Hi gang — Jim is off today, but we wanted to highlight one of our favorite episodes when Rosie O’Donnell joined us from Dublin to discuss her new Hulu documentary, “Unleashing Hope: The Power of Service Dogs for Children with Autism.” If you haven’t seen the episode, or the documentary, both are certainly worth a watch. Jim will be back tomorrow with a live program, but for now we hope you enjoy this episode. -Matt 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, Amy McGrath, Robin Payes, Sarene Leeds, J. Clark, and many others for tuning into my live video with Thomas E Beller, Michael Fanone, Lauren Windsor, and Mehdi Hasan! 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

Fanone tells me what the speaker can do with the plaque honoring Jan 6 officers if he doesn’t want it hung in the Capitol. 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 Creators Lounge, Rebecca Gummere, Kimberly Anne, Robin Payes, Lisa N. Peterson, and many others for tuning into my live video with Michael Fanone, Olivia of Troye, and Sen. Adam Schiff! 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 Caroline Henry, Kristin Lehrer, Caro Henry, Christina Beck, Philippe du Col, and many others for tuning into my live video with Congressman Jared Moskowitz and Paging America! 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