Bleep! with Ana Navarro

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Fear thrives in silence and confusion. Ana Navarro rejects both. Her voice is an antidote to today’s chaos. Her new podcast, Bleep! with Ana Navarro, takes on today’s most pressing issues with the voices most connected to it: decision-makers, political leaders, cultural shapers, and people on the frontlines of the story.

The conversations acknowledge the emotions we all feel—despair, sadness, fear— but emerge with knowledge, perspective, and hope. The belief is simple: fearless dialogue can transform fear into courage, and courage into change. When fear dominates the headlines, this show digs deeper. Because information, debate, and conversation don’t just ease fear, they give us power to shape the future.

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20 episodes
Updated Monday

Episodes20

Newest first

Rosie O'Donnell: Common Knowledge, Uncommon Friends, and Her Distaste for Flan
Ana sits down with her close friend Rosie O'Donnell to talk about Rosie's move to Ireland, her new autobiographical one-woman show "Common Knowledge," her facelift, her family, and, of course, her decades-long feud with Donald Trump. Plus, they rope in their buddy Gloria Estefan by phone for an emergency flan intervention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday · 48 min
Accountability Demanded: Honoring the Lives ICE Took
Ana honors the lives of people targeted and shot by ICE under Trump, and demands accountability. Plus, E. Jean Carroll finally gets the money Trump owes her, and the World Cup reminds us that the tournament's most powerful stories aren't just about soccer, they're about immigration, identity, and belonging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 20 · 21 min
Lindsey Graham: The Friend I Knew vs. The Senator He Became
Ana reflects on the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, trying to reconcile the funny, principled friend she worked alongside on immigration reform in 2008 with the morally compromised man who cozied up to Trump after 2018. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 14 · 10 min
Rep. Analilia Mejia: No Business as Usual
New Jersey Rep. Analilia Mejia just got to Congress and she's already shaking things up. The progressive congresswoman joins Ana to talk about why she ran, what she witnessed inside Newark's Delaney Hall detention center, and what she thinks actually unites Bernie Bros and Republican voters. Plus, Ana on Mitch McConnell's mysterious health absence and why Trump can add "America's Worst Luck Charm" to his resume. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 13 · 43 min
Senator Raphael Warnock: Faith, Politics, and the Future of America
This week Ana is joined by Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock to discuss his new book, The Crooked Places Made Straight. As we mark the 250th anniversary of the US, Warnock emphasizes the need to reimagine the country, expand its promise as a place of opportunity for all, drawing parallels between the construction of cathedrals and the ongoing work of building a just society. The conversation concludes with a prayer for the nation, highlighting the importance of hope and resilience in challenging times. Plus, Ana gives us her thoughts on the latest Supreme Court decisions and the failure that was the Great American State Fair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 6 · 47 min
Venezuela in Crisis: A Call to Action
On a special bonus episode of Bleep!, Ana Navarro discusses the humanitarian crisis following the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela. She emphasizes the need for international aid and the responsibility of the United States to assist in the recovery efforts, while also holding the current Venezuelan government accountable for its inadequate response. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 2 · 10 min
Rep. Robert Garcia: What Congress Knows about the Epstein Files
Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee and leader of the congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's network, joins Ana with an inside look at the Bill Gates hearings, Epstein's financial ties to Les Wexner, and why the victims keep him fighting. Plus: what Zohran Mamdani's NY primary win really means for New York City — and the latest chapter in the reflecting pool fiasco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 29 · 59 min
Father's Day with Luis and Lin-Manuel Miranda: Joy, Hustle, and Building a Legacy"
Ana sits down with her favorite father-son duo, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Luis Miranda, to unpack their producer-and-son partnership, how Luis's restless immigrant spirit and devotion to community shaped Lin, and why Bad Bunny makes them proud. Lin doesn't hold back either, opening up on walking away from Hamilton's Kennedy Center run, the backlash over In the Heights, and what's next — the live-action Moana, Octet, and The Warriors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 22 · 1 hr 5 min
JD Vance's Tense 'View' Debut — and Why Ana Wants Him Back On!
In this bonus episode, Ana breaks down JD Vance's epic interview on The View, which happened on Tuesday. Find out what really went down, why no topic was off the table, her side-eye, and where she really stands with Whoopi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 17 · 9 min
Hakeem Jeffries on the ICE Package, Voting Rights & the Fight for 2026
Ana is joined by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to unpack the Republican-led House vote sending an additional $70 billion to ICE and Border Patrol, the gutting of the Voting Rights Act, and how Democrats plan to engage voters ahead of the midterms. Plus: why thousands of Albanians have taken to the streets to protest Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's luxury resort, Trump's latest UFC grift, and what's really behind Republicans' unfounded claims of election fraud in California. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 15 · 44 min
Live! Dr. Jill Biden: The Debate, Hunter & What Really Happened inside the White House
Live from Miami, Dr. Jill Biden joins Ana following the release of her new memoir, View from the East Wing, to open up about what it was really like inside the White House after Joe's debate, standing by Hunter through addiction and federal charges, and the awkward car ride to the Capitol with Melania Trump on the day they handed over the keys. Please note: this conversation was recorded live, so some audio sections may sound a bit different than our studio episodes. *This conversation was recorded at The Hub at Temple Beth Am, South Miami’s cultural living room. The Hub at Temple Beth Am is a vibrant cultural arts and community center in Pinecrest, Florida, where nationally recognized talent meets intimate, community-driven programming. The evening was presented in partnership with Books & Books, your locally owned, independent bookseller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 8 · 1 hr 5 min
Results Are Coming In and It's California's Wildest Primary Yet!
Following interviews with California Governor frontrunner Xavier Becerra and LA Mayor Karen Bass, Ana unpacks the California Primary — from the "red mirage" phenomenon to Tom Steyer's bid to buy the governorship, and what it all means for Gavin Newsom's presidential ambitions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 4 · 10 min
Medical Neglect, Midterm Panic: Sarah Stillman on Detained Kids + The Latino Vote Shift
Ana breaks down Trump's plan to build a UFC arena on the White House lawn, the proposed $250 bill bearing his face, and his head-scratching endorsement of scandal-plagued Ken Paxton in Texas — a move that may have just handed Democrat James Talarico a real shot at flipping a Texas Senate seat. She also touches on new polling that shows Latino voters souring on Republicans (not just in Texas) and why that spells trouble for the GOP heading into the midterms. Plus, a powerful conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Sarah Stillman about her New Yorker investigation into the thousands of immigrant children detained and denied medical care under the Trump administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 1 · 42 min
Mayor Karen Bass Is Not Done Standing Up for LA
Ana sits down with LA Mayor Karen Bass, who is up for reelection in the June 2 primary. Mayor Bass opens up about her journey from healthcare to local, state, and federal politics and her experience raising her Black and Mexican American daughter. Ana applauds the Mayor's boldness in standing up to ICE, and the two also tackle her reelection campaign, her plan to revitalize LA's struggling economy, her record on homelessness, and her vision for the future of Los Angeles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 27 · 33 min
Cal Gov Frontrunner Xavier Becerra: Ready to Fight
Ana kicks off her California tour with Xavier Becerra, the frontrunner in the June 2 gubernatorial primary — and he comes ready to fight. The two reminisce about their early days working together when Becerra was a young congressman and new father, and he makes his case for why he's the right person to tackle California's housing crisis and go toe-to-toe with Trump on ICE. Becerra also confronts the attacks on his record as Secretary of Health and Human Services, including the controversy over migrant children and the misinformation being weaponized against him on the campaign trail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 25 · 48 min
Cuba on the Brink? Ana Breaks Down the Raul Castro Indictment
Ana breaks down Raul Castro's indictment, which stems from a 1996 incident in which Cuba shot down two planes over international airspace. While the indictment has brought joy to the Miami Cuban community, Ana examines the timing — coming amid all-time high tensions between Cuba and the US — and whether the situation in Cuba could escalate into something similar to what we saw with Maduro in Venezuela. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 20 · 10 min
Unfiltered: Don Lemon & Tim Malone on the Arrest, the Firing, and What's Next
Don Lemon and Tim Malone join Ana for a candid conversation about their relationship, Don's CNN firing, his January arrest, and Don's new media venture. Then, Ana breaks down the week in Washington — from Brett Ratner's China trip to Trump's 15-foot gold-leaf "Don Colossus" statue — and yes, it's exactly as unhinged and stupid as it sounds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 18 · 53 min
The Tragic Last Days of Kevin Gonzalez
In this special bonus episode, Ana mourns the death of Kevin Gonzalez, an 18-year-old from Chicago with terminal colon cancer. When his parents were detained by ICE in Arizona, Kevin spent nearly a month without them in his final days — and died just one day after his parents were released and reunited with him. She urges us all to share his story and remember his name when we vote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 14 · 8 min
Spilling the Florida Tea: Wiles, Bondi, Rubio + a Federal Conviction
Ana discusses Donald Trump’s dismal approval numbers before sitting down with friend, Floridian, and Axios senior politics reporter Marc Caputo. Together, they spill the tea on Susie Wiles, Pam Bondi, and Marco Rubio. They also unpack the scandal that deserves far more attention: Rubio’s longtime friend and former housemate David Rivera, recently convicted in federal court in South Florida for his role in a $50 million lobbying scheme tied to Nicolás Maduro’s Venezuela. Marc also shares a deeply personal note about his father, journalist and author Philip Caputo, who passed away on Thursday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 11 · 46 min
The WHCD Aftermath, the Ballroom & the Selective Outrage Machine
Ana digs into the aftermath of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, as online conspiracy theories run rampant and Trump's rush back to the ballroom raises serious questions. She also confronts the double standard in how violent rhetoric gets covered and gets personal about a moment that left her genuinely fearing for her safety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 4 · 29 min

Bleep! with Ana Navarro

Rosie O'Donnell: Common Knowledge, Uncommon Friends, and Her Distaste for Flan

Accountability Demanded: Honoring the Lives ICE Took

Lindsey Graham: The Friend I Knew vs. The Senator He Became

Rep. Analilia Mejia: No Business as Usual

Senator Raphael Warnock: Faith, Politics, and the Future of America

Venezuela in Crisis: A Call to Action

Rep. Robert Garcia: What Congress Knows about the Epstein Files

Father's Day with Luis and Lin-Manuel Miranda: Joy, Hustle, and Building a Legacy"

JD Vance's Tense 'View' Debut — and Why Ana Wants Him Back On!

Hakeem Jeffries on the ICE Package, Voting Rights & the Fight for 2026

Live! Dr. Jill Biden: The Debate, Hunter & What Really Happened inside the White House

Results Are Coming In and It's California's Wildest Primary Yet!

Medical Neglect, Midterm Panic: Sarah Stillman on Detained Kids + The Latino Vote Shift

Mayor Karen Bass Is Not Done Standing Up for LA

Cal Gov Frontrunner Xavier Becerra: Ready to Fight

Cuba on the Brink? Ana Breaks Down the Raul Castro Indictment

Unfiltered: Don Lemon & Tim Malone on the Arrest, the Firing, and What's Next

The Tragic Last Days of Kevin Gonzalez

Spilling the Florida Tea: Wiles, Bondi, Rubio + a Federal Conviction

The WHCD Aftermath, the Ballroom & the Selective Outrage Machine