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Two Medal of Honor Recipients Share Their Stories of Bravery Mar 22, 2024

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Monday is National Medal of Honor Day, a day where Medal of Honor recipients and American civilians can reflect on the intense bravery and sacrifices made by our veterans. On today's episode, Martha's doing just that with two true American heroes.

Medal of Honor recipients, U.S. Army Staff Sergeants Salvatore A. Giunta & Clinton Romesha join Martha to share the heroic stories that led them to receive one of the military's most prestigious awards, how they work to inspire young people to love our country, and why, while their time in the service is over, they continue working to make America a better place every day.

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Charles Spencer Details Brutal Boarding School Abuse & Life with Princess Diana Mar 20, 2024

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He's known to the world for his bestselling historical non-fiction and his familial tie to Princess Diana, but Earl Charles Spencer is now revealing a far more side of his life. In his new memoir, "A Very Private School," Spencer recounts the years of brutal abuse and culture of cruelty he encountered while growing up in boarding school -- drawing on his memories as well as letters and diaries from his childhood.

Earl Spencer explains why he believed he needed to write this book despite having to relive the emotional trauma, what his relationship was like with his older sister, Princess Diana, growing up, and how he believes the abusers who worked at his school should be held accountable.

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Inside Mitch Albom's Escape From Haiti Mar 15, 2024

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Over the past several weeks, Haiti has fallen into chaos as rebel groups and militia have risen to power. A group of American volunteers with the Have Faith Orphanage found themselves stranded in Port-au-Prince, with nearby ports being shut down by armed gangs.

Best-selling author Mitch Albom was part of that volunteer group. He shares the harrowing story of his rescue and discusses the evacuation efforts of Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) which helped save their lives. Mitch details the violence to which innocent Haitians are being exposed and emphasizes the need for America to get involved.

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The Resilient Story of Russian Jews Mar 13, 2024

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Born to a Jewish mother and a Japanese American father, author and historian Steven Ujifusa has always taken a great interest in his family's rich history. After digging into the life of his maternal grandmother, who was the daughter of Jewish immigrants from Russia, he discovered a largely covered-over period in history he felt compelled to share with the world.

Steven shares his new book, 'The Last Ships From Hamburg,' which tells the harrowing tale of over two million Jews forced to flee their homes in Eastern Europe to escape violence and discrimination from 1890 to 1921. He discusses how his family's history inspired him to write this book and why shedding light on this story of resilience is so important in today's world.

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What Can We Take Away From the State of the Union? Mar 08, 2024

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It has been an impactful week in the political world, with Super Tuesday and the State of the Union falling within days of each other. After former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley dropped out of the race on Wednesday, following a successful Super Tuesday for former President Trump, a Biden vs. Trump rematch is now officially on the horizon. With the competition heating up, last night's State of the Union address gave Americans a unique look at how each party's leaders are feeling heading into a high-stakes general election cycle.

In this exclusive episode of The Untold Story, Martha is joined by FOX News Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier, 'America's Newsroom' Co-anchor Dana Perino, and more to react live to President Biden's State of the Union address and the Republican response given by GOP up-and-comer, Senator Katie Britt (R-AL).

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Telling the Courageous Story of Frances Cabrini Mar 06, 2024

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Frances Cabrini dedicated her life to bettering the world for countless immigrants and underprivileged Americans. Now, the world will get an intimate look into her story. Coming to theatres this week, the new biographical drama 'Cabrini' follows the inspiring story of 'the patron saint of immigrants', and how she was able to build the largest international network of hospitals and orphanages worldwide.

Martha sits down with the film's Executive Producer, J. Eustace Wolfington, and screenwriter, Rod Barr, as they share how they came together to create this cinematic story, why they were so inspired by Cabrini's life, and what they hope audiences glean from the film.

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Residents Continue To Reel One Year After East Palestine Train Derailment Mar 01, 2024

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It's been a little over a year since a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio turned much of the town's air toxic. Though the story is no longer in the headlines, the residents of East Palestine continue dealing with the impacts of this tragic incident every year. Martha is joined by environmental lawyer and Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy, who's been involved with the issue since the start, to discuss his candidacy, the 'We The People' Party, and whether he thinks he can win the 2024 Election.

Later, Martha and RFK Jr. are joined by five East Palestine residents to get an intimate look into how the train derailment has affected those in the town, and how they feel about the White House's response to this tragedy.

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Analyzing the Road Ahead For Former President Trump Feb 28, 2024

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The South Carolina Republican Primary was another win for former President Donald Trump after beating former Governor Nikki Haley in her home state. Now, as a 2020 Election rematch appears to be on the horizon, how could the campaign trail ramp up for both candidates? And where will voters who are fed up with either party end up casting their vote?

Former Senior Counselor to President Trump, Kellyanne Conway, shares additional takeaways from South Carolina, her analysis of where voters' heads are, and what the future of the RNC looks like following Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel's resignation.

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Inside the Minds of Voters Before the 2024 Election Feb 23, 2024

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In a largely polarized political landscape, where are Americans who don't fully identify with the Republican or Democratic Party going to cast their vote in November? And what are the odds a third-party candidate could gain popularity in the coming months?

Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and Former Spokesman for Hillary Clinton, Philippe Reines, explains how Democrats and Independents are feeling this election year and how President Biden and former President Donald Trump's age, status, and competency are impacting Americans' opinions.

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Why Former President Trump Is Facing Multi-Million Dollar Damages Feb 21, 2024

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Attorney General of NY Letitia James has declared former President Donald Trump must pay more than $350 million in damages and will be barred from doing business in New York for three years, after falsely inflating his net worth to those he did business with. Now, the attorney general is facing questions from both legal professionals and the public — as many ask how she reached this hefty decision and whether the severity of the punishment matches the crime.

George Washington University Law School Professor Jonathan Turley shares the unique aspects of the case, how A.G. James arrived at these terms, and whether he believes the former President's legal defense could have done anything differently.

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