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Banfield

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Award-winning veteran journalist Ashleigh Banfield hosts of a new hourlong news and talk show, “Banfield.” Airing weeknights at 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT on NewsNation, the show offers in-depth coverage of the day’s top news stories. It also features Banfield interviewing newsmakers, politicians and celebrities.

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Gabby Petito’s father Joe on losing his daughter, finding a new purpose

October 08, 2021 18:55 - 19.5 MB

Amid news that Brian Laundrie’s father helped assist in the search for his missing son at a 24,000-acre Florida reserve Thursday, Gabby Petito’s father joined “Banfield” to discuss his daughter’s case. Also on the show, parents who have lost their children to homicide discuss their journeys. John Walsh, the television show host who has helped catch dozens of fugitives, joins fellow members of what he calls “the worst club in America.” One of those guests: Beth Holloway, whose 18-year-old da...

Gabby Petito’s family breaks silence, Brian Laundrie search timeline

October 07, 2021 16:52 - 19 MB

Gabby Petito’s family members say they wants Brian Laundrie to be found alive. They want to see justice. They want to see him imprisoned. NewsNation’s Brian Entin joins “Banfield” with a live report from the Laundrie family home in North Port, Florida. He’ll help break down the timeline of the search, which the Laundrie family seems to keep changing. Richard Frankel, a former FBI special agent in charge, and Gil Alba, a former NYPD major case squad detective, join the show to discuss the ma...

New timeline, revelations in story of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie

October 06, 2021 17:53 - 19.4 MB

Aug. 27 is turning out to be an interesting date in the Gabby Petito case — and possibly the day she died. At 8 p.m. Aug. 26, a TikTokker named Jessica Schultz said she saw Brian Laundrie trying to park that infamous white van at the Spread Creek Campground in Grand Teton National Park. The next day, Aug. 27, Jessica is certain that she sees that same van again in the same area. Then, later in the day, at 1 p.m a witness named Nina Angelo says she saw Brian and Gabby fighting at a restauran...

Bombshell revelations from Brian Laundrie’s sister in Gabby Petito case

October 05, 2021 16:23 - 19 MB

Bombshell revelations, one after another, from the sister of Brian Laundrie. Cassie Laundrie, in a new video obtained by NewsNation, says the family isn’t speaking. She says the family lawyer “screwed me over” and said “I don’t know” when asked whether she thinks Brian killed his fiancée, Gabby Petito. NewsNation’s Brian Entin breaks down the 20-minute video of Cassie. Also, Lois Gibson, one of the world’s best forensic artists, shares six new portraits she created of what Laundrie might lo...

Trolls defend Brian Laundrie; sister's timeline under question

October 04, 2021 16:12 - 19.4 MB

Two-and-a-half weeks after Brian Laundrie supposedly set off into the Florida swamp, the pressure isn’t letting up to track him down. But manhunt or not, the fugitive has his cheerleaders and the insults and attacks on Gabby Petito are as close as your laptop. It was a month ago Friday that Brian Laundrie showed up back in Florida without his fiancée and cross-country travel mate. And in that time, the disappearance and death of Gabby Petito — and the manhunt for Brian — have mesmerized the...

Gabby Petito describes fight with Brian Laundrie in new video; Murdaugh update

October 01, 2021 15:56 - 19.4 MB

New police body camera video shows a different angle from the domestic dispute in Utah between Brian Laundrie and Gabby Petito that has been so heavily scrutinized. For the first time, the public is hearing Gabby herself describe being grabbed by Laundrie. The FBI was back at the Laundrie home in home Florida on Thursday. According to the federal agency, however, they were only there to look for personal items they can use to track Brian down. NewsNation’s Brian Entin joins “Banfield” with ...

Mystery around Brian Laundrie's phone; the search for Daniel Robinson

September 30, 2021 17:32 - 19.4 MB

There is now confirmation Brian Laundrie bought a new phone on the very day he disappeared following the death of Gabby Petito. The FBI has been trying to talk with Laundrie for more than two weeks. “To my knowledge, they did purchase a new phone and it’s the same phone that Brian left home and which the FBI is in possession of,” said Steven Bertolino, the Laundrie family’s attorney. Five days ago, the Laundrie family said Brian had left behind his wallet and cellphone at the family home w...

Tracing the Laundrie family’s actions; Neil deGrasse Tyson

September 29, 2021 16:25 - 19.4 MB

Records show Brian Laundrie’s family arranged a camping trip shortly before Brian disappeared and police began searching for him in the wake of Gabby Petito’s disappearance. The Laundrie camping trip first came to light when “Dog the Bounty Hunter” said he got a tip about a campground 70 miles north of the Laundrie family home. When he pulled the records from Sept. 7 and 8, it showed Brian’s mom registered for campsite 001 on the waterfront at the Desoto Park campground near St Petersburg....

Cops who pulled Gabby Petito over under investigation; Broadcast legend Bob Costas

September 28, 2021 18:22 - 19.6 MB

It has been nearly two weeks since Brian Laundrie vanished. Is he still on the run? Is he even alive? The FBI scaled back its search of the Florida swamp, but might that mean they’re zeroing in? There’s a live report on the case from NewsNation’s Brian Entin. We also hear from Andy Grascia, the deputy chief of criminal investigations for the Westchester County, New York district attorney. Stacey Honowitz, the assistant state attorney for the sex crimes and child abuse unit in Florida’s 17th...

Manhunt for Gabby Petito’s fiancé Brian Laundrie in overdrive

September 27, 2021 16:33 - 19 MB

The manhunt for Gabby Petito’s boyfriend goes into overdrive. The FBI, police, sheriff’s departments and forensic scientists are hitting the road and cracking open their laptops across the country tracking Brian Laundrie. Ashleigh Banfield discusses the manhunt with John Walsh, host of “In Pursuit With John Walsh” on the Investigation Discovery network. He joins the show for an update on the tips that are pouring in about the case. Former NYPD detective Thomas Ruskin and former federal pros...

Where is Brian Laundrie? An all-star panel weighs in

September 24, 2021 23:42 - 18.8 MB

On today’s show, Ashleigh Banfield and an all-star panel discuss where Brian Laundrie, the boyfriend of 22-year-old Gabby Petito, could be hiding. Here’s who is weighing in: Elizabeth Vargas, an award-winning journalist and the host of “America’s Most Wanted.” Steve Helling, a senior writer for People Magazine. Jim Moret, the chief correspondent for “Inside Edition.” Mark O’Mara, a civil rights and criminal defense attorney who represented George Zimmerman. Plus, there’s a live report on t...

Legal challenges Brian Laundrie's family could face

September 23, 2021 22:41 - 19 MB

The pieces of the puzzle are starting to come together in the mysterious killing of Gabby Petito. There are new details about where she was and who she was with before she vanished. As for Brian Laundrie, the man who might have all the answers, his whereabouts remain unknown. Law enforcement, along with Petito’s family, is urging travelers across the country to check their cameras for possible photos of Gabby. On the show, NewsNation’s Brian Entin provides an update on the investigation fr...

Getting justice for Gabby Petito; latest in the Murdaugh saga

September 22, 2021 17:40 - 19.4 MB

The body of missing YouTuber Gabby Petito has been identified, the FBI confirmed in a tweet. The Teton County coroner ruled the death a homicide, but the cause of death is pending final results, the tweet said. The body was found in Grand Teton National Park. John Walsh, the man who has helped collar more than 1,400 fugitives during his long career as host of “America’s ‘Most Wanted” joins “Banfield” to answer the question: can he help bring justice to Gabby’s family? Also, there are two ...

Manhunt for Gabby Petito’s boyfriend underway; how Alex Murdaugh allegedly embezzled millions

September 21, 2021 15:49 - 19.1 MB

A manhunt is underway for Gabby Petito’s boyfriend and the person of interest in her disappearance, Brian Laundrie. Laundrie’s parents were led out of their home by the FBI on Monday as police investigated Petito’s disappearance and possible murder. Ashleigh Banfield discusses the manhunt with John Walsh, host of “In Pursuit With John Walsh” on Investigation Discovery. Plus, there’s an update on the Murdaugh murder mystery from WSAV reporter Andrew Davis, And how did Alex Murdaugh allegedl...

oyfriend of Gabby Petito goes missing; Murdaugh housekeeper's death sparks lawsuit

September 20, 2021 22:17 - 19.5 MB

Brian Laundrie, the boyfriend of missing YouTuber Gabby Petito, is now missing himself. And why the family of Alex Murdaugh’s former housekeeper is suing after she tripped and fell to her death in 2018. Originally aired: September 17, 2021

Boyfriend of Gabby Petito goes missing; Murdaugh housekeeper's death sparks lawsuit

September 20, 2021 22:17 - 19.5 MB

Brian Laundrie, the boyfriend of missing YouTuber Gabby Petito, is now missing himself. And why the family of Alex Murdaugh’s former housekeeper is suing after she tripped and fell to her death in 2018. Originally aired: September 17, 2021

Gabby Petito's family calls on boyfriend’s parents to speak out

September 17, 2021 15:50 - 18.7 MB

The search continues for missing YouTuber Gabby Petito. NewsNation’s Brian Entitin gives us the latest updates on the investigation, which now includes body camera video of a domestic disturbance call involving Petito and her boyfriend. Plus, we will hear from Gabby’s father, Joe Petito, her cousin, Zoey Wickman and aunt Mary Wickman. The Petito and Schmidt families on Thursday publicly asked their daughter’s boyfriend’s parents to come forward with any information they have about her disap...

Police report details fight between Petito and her fiancé

September 17, 2021 15:27 - 19.4 MB

Alex Murdaugh, who is wounded, disgraced and in detox, is now facing charges in connection with his own shooting. The onetime heir to a legal dynasty is expected to turn himself in to police Thursday. Attorney Mark O’Mara, investigative reporter Andrew Davis and attorney Susan Williams join the show to explain the latest in the South Carolina legal drama. The lawsuit of a woman alleging sexual assault against Prince Andrew just took a major step forward. Her lawyer joins “Banfield.” Also, ...

Father of missing influencer Gabby Petito speaks out

September 15, 2021 16:28 - 19 MB

An idyllic cross-country road trip was all documented on social media but only one-half of the couple would return — and he is not currently talking to police about the whereabouts of his girlfriend. Gabby Petito’s father joins “Banfield” to discuss his daughter’s disappearance. Also, the end of a celebrity sex cult as another NXIVM leader was sentenced to prison. But should the cult leader’s second-in-command have received more time behind bars? Lastly, another “Saturday Night Live” star ...

Prince Andrew skips court, Murdaugh mystery bombshell

September 14, 2021 16:58 - 18.8 MB

Prince Andrew was a no-show in a Manhattan court Monday and the judge was not amused. Attorney Stacey Honowitz, royal watcher Hillary Fordwich and Jim Moret, chief correspondent for “Inside Edition,” weigh in. Then, the latest Murdaugh mystery bombshell. It turns out skimming from the family business, allegedly, doesn’t stay family business for long. Now, Alex Murdaugh is on the business end of another criminal investigation. Andrew Davis, investigative correspondent for WSAV-TV in Savannah,...

Remembering the horrors and the heroes of 9/11

September 13, 2021 19:02 - 19.3 MB

As anniversaries pass, more and more Americans will have no personal recollections of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. But those who do — and that’s still the majority — are still tied to that horrific turning point in American history. Ashleigh Banfield was reporting live from Ground Zero while working for MSNBC. On “Banfield,” she looks back on the heroes she met that day. David Theall, a former public affairs officer at the Pentagon, joins “Banfield” for his perspective on that day. Also...

Search for Alex Murdaugh's shooter continues; comedian Bill Engvall on cancel culture

September 10, 2021 17:48 - 19.4 MB

More twists in the Murdaugh family murder mystery as Alex Murdaugh’s lawyer dropped some bombshells about the shooting that left his client wounded last weekend. He says his client was far more injured than the public thinks and said Alex has a description of both the shooter and their vehicle. Also, there may be a witness. Also, comedian Bill Engvall of the legendary Blue Collar Comedy Tour joins “Banfield” to talk cancel culture, comedy and why he’s retiring from “the road.”

Examining US drug laws; another bizarre turn in the Murdaugh family saga

September 09, 2021 17:49 - 19.4 MB

It’s a question that’s top of mind after beloved, award-winning actor Michael K. Williams was found dead in his New York apartment — reportedly with drug paraphernalia nearby. If it’s confirmed he overdosed, should his dealer go down for murder? New laws are popping up all across the country and bringing the hammer down on those who illegally sell drugs that end up killing the user. Under these “death by distribution” or “death by dealer” laws, drug dealers can be charged with murder if so...

‘Shark Tank’ stars sued for fraud; Murdaugh family drama takes another turn

September 08, 2021 20:11 - 19.3 MB

Kevin O’Leary and Kevin Harrington of “Shark Tank” are being sued for fraud by 20 people — one of them joins “Banfield” to discuss the lawsuit. Also, a true-crime story in South Carolina has taken another turn. First a fatal boat crash, then a double murder, then a drive-by shooting. Now, accusations of embezzlement. Ashleigh Banfield and attorney Mark O’Mara take an in-depth look into the Murdaugh family murders. Comedian and podcaster Adam Carolla joins the show to weigh in on whether the...

Hurricane Ida's destruction; SCOTUS lets Texas abortion law stand

September 03, 2021 15:51 - 19.4 MB

Following the sudden and unexpected drenching of the tri-state area in the wake of Ida, “Banfield” discusses the latest on conditions across the East Coast. NewsNation correspondent Tom Negovan and New Jersey EMS worker Anthony Gabriel describe the last 24 hours on the ground. One of Louisiana’s most famous residents, filmmaker, musician and “Dukes of Hazzard” star John Schneider, joins “Banfield” to share the devastation he’s seen in his state and what he plans to do to restore an iconic pie...

The future of Afghanistan without America’s presence; hundreds of thousands remain without power following Ida

September 02, 2021 15:36 - 19.4 MB

A State Department official confirmed Wednesday that the majority of Afghans who worked for the U.S. during the Afghanistan War were not rescued in time prior to our departure. Now, there are fears the Taliban could be using American technology to hunt them down, such as U.S. biometric equipment that we used to capture retina scans, fingerprints and biographical information of every Afghan who helped us. It’s a nightmare scenario for those Afghans left on the ground — and their friends and f...

Biden defends Afghanistan withdrawal; Mike Richards ousted from ‘Jeopardy!’

September 01, 2021 16:36 - 19.5 MB

In the move out of Afghanistan, the U.S. left something behind: millions of dollars worth of military equipment and more than 100 U.S. citizens. But, America may have some leverage over the Taliban still. And tonight, New Orleans declares a curfew and Louisiana's governor tells evacuees to stay where they are - and don't come back - just yet. Should there be a statute of limitations on “offensive comments”? After stepping down as host of “Jeopardy!” Mike Richards was fired Tuesday as executi...

Last US troops leave Afghanistan, Ida shatters power grid, farewell to Ed Asner

August 31, 2021 15:57 - 19.1 MB

For the first time since the first week of October, 2001, the U.S. does not have a military presence in Afghanistan. Now, the Taliban are in complete control of their country. Wesley Clark, a former NATO Supreme Allied Commander whose scores of awards and decorations include the Presidential Medal of Freedom, joins “Banfield” to talk about the end of the longest war. Sebastian Junger, an author, journalist and filmmaker who’s covered Afghanistan in print and on film, joins the show to discuss...

US bombing in Afghanistan, RFK assassin wins parole and policing in America

August 27, 2021 15:33 - 19.1 MB

Tonight’s show began just minutes after the United States conducted a bombing on an Islamic State planner. The Pentagon said they believe the operation was a success with no civilian casualties. Yahoo! News chief investigative correspondent Michael Isikoff, author and journalist Rula Jebreal and former Obama Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Joel Rubin discuss the breaking news. Sirhan Sirhan, who asssassinated Robert F. Kennedy, was granted parole by a California board Friday. RFK’s daught...

US embassy in Kabul warns Americans to leave airport; COVID-19 vaccine and prison sentences

August 26, 2021 20:32 - 19.6 MB

As the clock is ticking for the mission to evacuate Afghans ahead of the full Taliban takeover, talk has already begun about how welcome those refugees will be here in the U.S., with many saying, "Not in my backyard." We speak with Ashleigh's former translator from her days reporting in Afghanistan. We call him "Jawad" to protect his anonymity as he still has family in the country. Also, get the vaccine or go to jail? We're not at that point yet for everybody, but if you commit a crime or ...

More than 70,000 have left Afghanistan since Taliban's rise; The latest on Prince Andrew's possible legal trouble

August 26, 2021 20:28 - 19.6 MB

It seems like only a week ago the whole world wondered whether the U.S. could meet its own goals for getting Americans — and our Afghan friends and allies — out of the reach of the Taliban: That's because it was only a week ago. Investigative correspondent at Yahoo! News Michael Isikoff joins the show to explain the latest developments. Doug Heye is a former RNC communications director and was deputy chief of staff to the former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor. Conor Powell is a journalist ...

Inside Ashleigh’s ‘Digital Dunkirk,’ the Paul Murdaugh saga and Cuomo’s dog

August 24, 2021 16:08 - 19.6 MB

Ashleigh Banfield shares a success story, one very close to her heart, in all its breathtaking detail for the first time. It involves a covert rescue operation at dawn arranged by her team – Ashleigh’s Digital Dunkirk crew. While reporting in Afghanistan, Ashleigh had a translator. We are calling him by another name, Jawad, for safety reasons. He’s been living in the United States and now, thanks to her team’s efforts, his family is en route to reunite with him. He joins the show. Three memb...

Banfield: Americans desperately try to flee Afghanistan; the latest on the investigation surrounding Prince Andrew

August 19, 2021 19:07 - 19.6 MB

The lives of thousands of Americans hang in the balance in Afghanistan as U.S. citizens, and the Afghans who helped them, have been told by America's top military leaders that if they want to get out of the country they must find their own way to the airport through a Taliban gauntlet. Hamid Karzai International Airport is the only way out of the country, and it is a treacherous path to get there as the country is now under Taliban control. Also on "Banfield," it’s not often you hear the term...

Banfield: Andrew Cuomo's surprise resignation

August 11, 2021 16:13 - 19.6 MB

He may very well be surrounded by friends and family at the governor's mansion in Albany but make no mistake, Andrew Cuomo is a man on an island — having just gone through the gauntlet of what could be the worst day of his life. Cuomo resigned in disgrace and is leaving office in two weeks. There are very few who could imagine what he's going through, but Rod Blagojevich just might. The former governor of Illinois did not resign office but instead was arrested in 2008 on corruption charges. H...

Banfield: Epstein accuser sues Prince Andrew; Cuomo accuser breaks her silence

August 10, 2021 16:41 - 19.6 MB

One of Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers filed a lawsuit on Monday against Prince Andrew, Queen Elizabeth II’s third born. The lawsuit alleges the disgraced financier loaned her out to the prince for sex against her will. Then, allegations of conduct unbecoming a governor. Days after going to the police, an aid to Andrew Cuomo goes public. And one of Chicago's finest gunned down in the line of duty. As the city mourns officer Ella French, you'll meet the former cop who trained her.

Banfield: An update on the Murdaugh family saga; Did the media go too far in praising NY Gov. Cuomo

August 06, 2021 16:30 - 19.6 MB

Almost two and a half years after a night on the water turned deadly in South Carolina, police released recordings that should answer all the questions. Instead, they raise more. Such as: Why did it take so long to suspect a member of the Murdaugh family? Tonight, you'll hear those police recordings yourself. And the saga surrounding New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo continues. On one hand, he was a media darling last year. Others say some members of the press dropped the ball — or maybe even carrie...

Banfield: Cuomo faces near-certain impeachment following AG report; Former Illinois Gov. Blagojevich weighs in

August 04, 2021 18:02 - 19.6 MB

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo defended himself Tuesday by denying pretty much everything he's been accused of in a searing report released from New York's attorney general. After months of investigation, the A.G.'s office found Cuomo sexually harassed no fewer than 11 women in recent years — most of them current or former state employees. In one case, Cuomo allegedly retaliated against an accuser who went public. Hours after the report was released, President Joe Biden publicly called on Cuo...

Banfield: Being okay with not being perfect

August 03, 2021 21:40 - 19.7 MB

It is tough to be a teen and anti-social media makes it dangerous. In 2018, the Pew Research Center found 90% of U.S. teens go online multiple times per day, 45% say they are online ‘almost constantly. Much of the content tells young people, especially young women, that they are too fat, or they are too thin, or they are too fake or they're not pretty enough. Many people try to get thinner or thicker or prettier or even perfect and sometimes they die trying. On Banfield, we meet with some sur...

Banfield: Experts weigh in on the often misunderstood world of psychedelics

August 02, 2021 19:05 - 18.5 MB

If you're like most Americans, something or someone probably set you off today. If you're like many Americans, your day was a bummer. But if you are like 1/5 of the country, your day was clinically awful. That's because 21% of us suffer from depression, anxiety, addiction or PTSD. Americans spend a staggering $240 billion per year on mental health services. But if what you're doing isn't working, or if you're looking for a better option, a better day? A whole new field of psychiatric scien...

Banfield: Women delivered by doctor accused of selling more than 200 newborns speak out

August 02, 2021 19:04 - 19.3 MB

She was stolen at birth and hustled out of the backdoor of a clinic in a small town in Ohio to people waiting in cars. It’s the true crime story of the babies delivered by Dr. Thomas Hicks in the 1950s and 60s. There are more than 200 of Hicks’ babies. Three of them joined Banfield, along with a family to reveal what the doctor’s motives really were. Watch “Banfield” weeknights at 10/9c on NewsNation.

Banfield: A look at prison reform in America

July 29, 2021 19:36 - 19.8 MB

There are nearly 2 million people locked up in this country, the highest number in the world, with many prison systems at 90 percent capacity or higher. So are we safer than other countries or have we created a prison industrial complex? Social justice advocates and experts weigh in on the state of incarceration in America, including Jeff Coots, From Punishment to Public Health; Nicole Porter, The Sentencing Project; Insha Rahman, Vera Institute of Justice; Molly Gill, FAMM; and Denise Rock,...

Banfield: NFL greats Brett Favre, Mark Rippen and Kurt Warner open up about struggles with CTE after years of hard hits

July 28, 2021 18:36 - 19.9 MB

Pittsburgh Steelers center "Iron Mike" Webster was considered by many as the greatest of all time, winning four Super Bowls and playing in nine Pro Bowls in his career. But after he retired, he lapsed into depression, amnesia and dementia before passing away in 2002 at the age of 50. When a brilliant pathologist (who knew nothing about football) named Dr. Bennet Omalu did Webster’s autopsy, he found a brain unlike what he expected with signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).  He told...

Banfield: One-on-one with Kevin Smith

July 28, 2021 18:29 - 19.7 MB

You know him best as the writer and director of hit films like “Clerks,” “Mallrats,” and “Chasing Amy," but his media empire now reaches well beyond just the movies. Kevin Smith has a new Netflix show and it is a return of the legendary animated character "He-Man." He also has a new book, new movie and a podcast theater. Watch “Banfield” weeknights at 10/9c on NewsNation.

Banfield: Police release 911 call in Murdaugh murders; 'Live PD' cast members on the state of policing in America

July 26, 2021 21:08 - 19.5 MB

Police just released the heartbreaking 911 call made by attorney Alex Murdaugh after he discovered his 52-year-old wife Maggie and 22-year-old son Paul shot dead at their Colleton County hunting estate, as their murders remain under investigation. Then, we take a look at the state of policing in America with Live PD's Deputy James Craigmyle and Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, and a look at the lighter news of the week with comedians Ben Gleib and Pete Dominick. Watch “Banfield” weeknights a...

Banfield: Flight attendants learning self-defense to handle unruly passengers; 'Shark Tank' host on the stand

July 23, 2021 17:39 - 19.6 MB

It's come to this: with incidents of unruly passengers on commercial airlines skyrocketing, flight attendants are being trained in close-quarter fighting skills. A self-defense expert and flight attendant spokesperson talk about how they’re staying safe in the skies. And then, for nearly a decade Aasif Mandvi was a member of the Daily Show's “Best F-ing News Team,” but does he think it's still safe to make jokes about serious subjects? Finally, a "Shark Tank" star best known for posing dif...

Banfield: The Cake Boss' craziest creations!

July 22, 2021 20:57 - 4.71 MB

'Cake Boss' Buddy Valastro looks back at some of his greatest creations, from dinosaurs to grand pianos, and toughest competition.

Banfield: NXIVM leader ordered to pay millions to victims

July 22, 2021 20:55 - 15.1 MB

NXIVM leader Keith Raniere took members’ money, took over their lives and seared their skin to make them his. Now he must pay millions to his victims after a bombshell ruling. Watch “Banfield” weeknights at 10/9c on NewsNation.

Banfield: Survivors of the Golden State Killer speak out

July 21, 2021 15:36 - 19.7 MB

The Golden State Killer stalked his prey in California - mostly young women - holding them at gunpoint and binding them along with any children, husbands or boyfriends with them at the time. The lucky ones lived through the hours of agonizing torture. The unlucky ones were shot dead. The man later identified as Joseph James Deangelo escaped capture through the 70s and 80s, likely in part because he himself was a cop. Survivors Gay Hardwick and Kris Pedretti join trauma therapist Mary Reigel ...

Banfield: "I survived a serial killer"

July 21, 2021 15:33 - 20.1 MB

Ashleigh Banfield speaks with four people who came face to face with some of the most infamous serial killers in history and lived to tell the tale. Hear the shocking details about the attacks, the escapes, and the sacrifices they made to bring the monsters to justice.

Banfield: Two killed at Versace mansion, Mollie Tibbetts case and Emilio Estefan

July 19, 2021 16:04 - 19.6 MB

Twenty-four years after Gianni Versace was found dead on the steps of his mansion, two people were found shot to death inside. NewsNation's Brian Entin and Versace's former estate manager Charles Podesta discuss the story. Plus, the case against Mollie Tibbetts' convicted killer could be slipping away. Ashleigh looks through the new developments. NewsNation's Michael Shure, former prosecutor Susan Filan and criminal defense and civil rights attorney Mark O'Mara join her to break it down. Plu...