Banfield

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What we know about Brad Pitt’s ‘face blindness’ condition Jul 07, 2022

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Actor Brad Pitt says he suffers from a rare “face-blindness” condition called prosopagnosia, which impacts his ability to recognize people. Real Housewives of Dallas star and anesthesiologist Dr. Tiffany Moon helps break it down on NewsNation’s “Banfield.” Plus, the man charged with killing seven people at an Independence Day parade confessed to police that he unleashed a hail of bullets from a rooftop in suburban Chicago and then fled to the Madison, Wisconsin, area, where he contemplated shooting up an event there, authorities said Wednesday. Watch Ashleigh Banfield’s Talk Show on NewsNation weeknights at 10/9c.

Who are ‘the Epstein eight?’ Jun 30, 2022

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NewsNation’s Brian Entin spoke with former Jeffrey Epstein associate Christina Oxenberg about the discussions she had with Epstein’s partner Ghislaine Maxwell, including talk of secret recordings involving some famous people. Plus, Airbnb allows hosts to have security cameras as long as they are “clearly disclosed in the listing description and don’t infringe on another person’s privacy.” Anywhere else, however, is off-limits. Inside Edition’s Lisa Guerrero revealed easy ways to find hidden cameras on vacation. Watch Ashleigh Banfield’s Talk Show on NewsNation weeknights at 10/9c.

Does Elon Musk have ‘too much power?’ Jun 28, 2022

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This week, “Banfield” is focusing on the oligarchy of America, beginning with the world’s richest individual, Elon Musk. Plus, senior story producer Paula Froelich went to Las Vegas to tour the factory of Abyss Creations, which is building the future of humanoids. Watch Ashleigh Banfield’s Talk Show on NewsNation weeknights at 10/9c.

Lawsuits accuse boarding school of beating, humiliating kids Jun 24, 2022

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Agapé Boarding School for Boys in Stockton, Missouri, is facing 19 lawsuits alleging acts of sexual, emotional, and physical abuse, including forcing students to roll around in camel poop. NewsNation’s Brian Entin also chats with a Google AI researcher Blake Lemoine who was suspended after claiming a computer chatbot, called LaMDA, learned to think for itself. More on Banfield at 10/9 Central.

Teen born of statutory rape removed from biological dad Jun 22, 2022

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A Louisiana judge has temporarily reversed his decision to grant John Barnes full custody of his 16-year-old daughter, according to a WBRZ investigative report. Crysta Abelseth, the teenager’s mom, and Jarrett Ambeau, an expert in forensic DNA and family law, respond to the latest development of the case on NewsNation’s “Banfield.” Plus, an Arizona man found a way to slash his gas prices by almost half a dollar. Watch Ashleigh Banfield’s Talk Show on NewsNation weeknights at 10/9c.

America’s dark history of hazing gone wrong Jun 21, 2022

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To some people, hazing is nothing more than a time-honored tradition. Others are advocating to end it completely. This week, two former members of a University of Missouri fraternity have been indicted for a hazing incident that left a 19-year-old student blind and unable to walk or communicate after his parents say he was forced to drink a full bottle of vodka. Plus, tech expert Jessica Naziri and Advisory Solutions Director at TrustedSec Alex Hamerstone weigh in on the consequences of technology. Watch Ashleigh Banfield’s Talk Show on NewsNation weeknights at 10/9c.

‘It’s politics’: Barry Goldwater Jr. on Watergate, Jan. 6 hearings Jun 17, 2022

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NewsNation's Ashleigh Banfield asked Goldwater Jr. about Watergate and if he believed there were any comparisons to January 6th attack on the United States Capitol. Plus, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! on Thursday denied claims that Kim Kardashian’s wearing of the iconic Marilyn Monroe “Happy Birthday” dress left it with new damage. More on Ashleigh Banfield’s talk show on NewsNation weeknights at 10/9c.

‘I have to pay my rapist child support:’ Victim speaks out Jun 16, 2022

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Earlier this year, Crysta Abelseth says her rapist was given full custody of her daughter. A judge then reportedly ordered her to pay him child support. Abelseth and her advocate Stacie Triche, founder of the nonprofit SAVLIV35 Foundation, are speaking out about the case on "Banfield." "What is so beyond shocking about this case is we're dealing with an amazing mother who's never been in trouble with the law. She's never had a drug problem. Yet, custody is being taken away from her. However, he has a criminal past," Triche said.

Sheriff panel and rich lifeguards Jun 11, 2022

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Ashleigh Banfield talks to three law enforcement leaders who compare what's going on in their small towns to what statistics say. Then, OpenTheBooks.com CEO Adam Andrzejewski discussed some life guards earning very comfortable six figure salaries.

Cable networks treated Jan. 6 hearing very differently Jun 10, 2022

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All major cable news networks, except Fox News, covered the Jan. 6 House committee’s first prime-time hearing Thursday night. The Washington Post National Correspondent Philip Bump and NewsNation political editor Chris Stirewalt weigh in on NewsNation’s “Banfield.” Plus, Michael Lowe says American Airlines wrongly identified him as a guy who burglarized a duty-free shop at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, just because he was on the same flight as the real suspect. More on Ashleigh Banfield’s talk show on NewsNation weeknights at 10/9c.

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