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Honoring the Unsung Heroes of D-Day May 31, 2024

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D-Day has been honored in a variety of ways throughout the years, from being depicted in iconic films and chronicled in an influx of documentaries and novels. Ahead of the 80th anniversary, historian and journalist Garrett Graff has chosen to honor D-Day in a uniquely intimate way this year in his new book, 'When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day'.

Garrett joins Martha to explain why he chose to write an oral history on D-Day instead of a straightforward book, how the powerful stories he heard during the interview process impacted him, and why it's crucial to remember the heroism and value so many demonstrated on June 6th, 1944.

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Surviving D-Day: A Veteran's Story May 29, 2024

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Though the horrors of D-Day live on today through diaries, documentaries, and other records -- few veterans are still alive and able to remember the tragedy that occurred on June 6th, 1944. But there are some, like 98-year-old Jack Gutman, who is still able to recount why honoring the sacrifice and bravery shown on that day 80 years ago is so crucial.

Today, Jack recounts his experience serving as a medic on Omaha Beach at just 18 years old on D-Day -- tending to countless wounded and dead soldiers on the beach. He discusses how this day still stays with him heavily and led him to write, "One Veteran's Journey to Heal the Wounds of War," and what his thoughts are on the current state of America.

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Replacing Judgment With Action When Treating Addiction May 24, 2024

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Addiction has become such a staggering problem in America that many people have become desensitized to it. However, turning our heads the other way is the last thing we should be doing if we want to help those falling victim to this disease -- which is why former Rhode Island Congressman Patrick Kennedy is refusing to be quiet about it.

In his new book, 'Profiles in Mental Health Courage,' Congressman Kennedy shares how his personal struggle with addiction profoundly impacted his life, and how he would not have been able to be in long-term recovery if he wasn't given the proper support and resources that so many addicts are not given.

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Inside the Courtroom: Congressman Mike Waltz On the Former President's Trial May 22, 2024

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As former President Donald Trump's trial hits a pivotal point, with both the prosecution and defense resting their cases -- only closing arguments remain before the jury decides what the verdict will be in the former President's New York hush money trial. To discuss what they both saw live from the courtroom earlier this week, Martha sits down with Congressman Mike Waltz (R-FL) to debrief on what they observed during the trial and their thoughts on the jury's reactions.

They also discuss the helicopter crash that killed the Iranian president, and why Rep. Waltz, accompanied by fellow veterans in Congress, is honoring the 80th anniversary of D-Day by jumping out of original C-47 transport planes.

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The Tie Between Tech & Anxiety May 17, 2024

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A great deal of research has found that "Gen Z," specifically those born after 1995, is the generation being hit the heaviest by the mental illness epidemic -- as rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide skyrocket among young people. What is the biggest change this generation has experienced in life? The birth of smartphones and social media.

Author of 'The Anxious Generation,' Jonathan Haidt shares the evidence he's seen that reveals how technology plays a role in Gen Z's poor mental health, why parents didn't recognize the damage smartphones could do until it was too late, and the ways society can adapt our behavior (especially in our households) to revolve less around technology.

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An Untold Story Encore: Analyzing 500 Years of Royal History May 15, 2024

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May 6th marked one year since King Charles III's coronation, and the royal family has retained the world's attention ever since.

In honor of this milestone, Martha is revisiting her conversation with historian and author Gareth Russell as he discusses his new book, The Palace: From The Tudors To The Windsors, 500 Years Of History At Hampton Court, and details the royal families that occupied the palace since its inception in the 1500s. Later, Gareth talks about the events that have taken place at the Palace, the fascination surrounding the Royal Family, and what could be coming up in their future.

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'The Rulebreaker’: Susan Page On The Life & Legacy Of Barbara Walters May 10, 2024

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Washington Bureau Chief of USA Today Susan Page has spoken with important people from across the globe and written best-selling biographies for icons like Barbara Bush and Nancy Pelosi. In her latest project, she is delving into the life of a generational talent and world-changing journalist who captivated the country: Barbara Walters. Susan joins to discuss what it was like to detail the life of a woman who single-handedly transformed the world of news, how she got to know Barbara despite never having met her, and shares details of Walters life that may surprise most readers.

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Alina Habba Weighs In On Stormy Daniels Testimony In President Trump’s Trial May 08, 2024

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As a historic trial takes place in New York City, many Americans are hearings bit and pieces about why former President Donald Trump is facing charges, who brought them, and what the potential consequences could be. But the former President’s legal spokeswoman Alina Habba is setting the record straight. Alina addresses common misconceptions, and explains the significance behind Stormy Daniels, the adult film actress, taking the stand on Tuesday.

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Governor Doug Burgum Reflects On Running For President May 03, 2024

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The last time he joined Martha, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum was in the middle of the Republican nominating process. Now, he's back for a conversation to reflect on what the Presidential Primary process was like, the things he learned on the campaign trail, and where he's headed next -- both in politics and in life. They also discuss how governing differs under former President Trump and President Biden, his thoughts on potentially being in the running for Vice President, and whether he sees another presidential run in his future.

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Round Table Talk: Campus Protests & the Economy During An Election Year May 01, 2024

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On this special edition of the Untold Story, Martha join FOX News Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier on 'The Bret Baier Podcast' to sit down for a panel discussion alongside Bret, host of Fox Business' Making Money and The Unstoppable Prosperity Podcast, Charles Payne, and Fox News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram to discuss the topics and issues at the forefront of Americans' minds -- including the pro-Palestinian protests continuing on college campuses, the importance of the economy in an election year, and more.

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