Greta Wire

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After decades at the forefront of television news and the biggest stories, veteran anchor and host of NEWSMAX’s “The Record,” Greta Van Susteren brings her sharp instincts and no-nonsense style to the podcast world with Greta Wire.

Greta Wire cuts through the noise with in-depth topics and interviews with newsmakers and people of interest. With Greta's rare ability to get guests talking and her decades of experience holding the powerful accountable, every episode delivers the kind of straight-talk conversation that's increasingly hard to find. This podcast will connect with your heart and your mind.

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Monday · 45 min
Bill O’Reilly on Trump, 2028 and Why Cable News Will Never Be the Same
- Bill O’Reilly looks back on his path from high school teacher to “Inside Edition” and Fox News, explaining how “The O’Reilly Factor” became the network’s dominant program. - O’Reilly explains why audiences are moving from traditional cable news to social media and YouTube, while warning that online news comes with far less oversight and more misinformation. - He describes himself as a “traditionalist” rather than a conservative and argues that political interviews should be tough without becom
Thursday · 35 min
What’s Hiding in Your Pets Food? The Contaminants Labels Don’t Show
- Sean Callen of the Clean Label Project explains how pet food can contain contaminants such as lead, arsenic, mercury and pesticides that never appear on the ingredient label. - The discussion highlights Clean Label Project findings that heavy metals are present in nearly all cat food tested, while Callen stresses that less exposure to lead is always preferable because it accumulates over time. - Fish-based cat foods can contain more mercury because contamination originates in the fish itself,
October 27 · 53 min
The Day Greta Van Susteren Got Suspended From Catholic High School
- Greta Van Susteren reunites with longtime friend Kathryn Frawley to revisit the day they sneak off their Catholic high school campus, hide from nuns inside a 7-Eleven and ultimately get suspended. - The two trade stories about bad grades, disciplinary notices, cheating in class, strict nuns and the infamous “permanent record” that once seemed capable of ruining their futures. - Their memories become a larger reflection on how teenagers make mistakes, recover and still go on to build successful
October 22 · 34 min
Elisha Wiesel: The Alarming Return of Antisemitism
- Elisha Wiesel argues that antisemitism has never disappeared, but says the aftermath of October 7 exposes how quickly old prejudices return when societies become divided and search for scapegoats. - Wiesel discusses Hamas’ October 7 attack, Israel’s response in Gaza and why he believes younger generations often struggle to recognize the reality of evil without the historical memory of events like 9/11, the Cold War or World War II. - He criticizes former President Barack Obama’s comments about
October 21 · 11 min
Iran Cannot Have a Nuclear Weapon, The Past 4 Presidents and Bernie Sanders Agree | Record Rewind
- Former Trump national security official Andrew Peek explains how presidents from both parties repeatedly vow that Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon while Tehran continues advancing its enrichment program. - The discussion examines Trump’s decision to leave the Iran nuclear deal and argues that many of the agreement’s restrictions would already be expiring even if the United States had remained in it. - Iran’s nuclear program becomes an election-year economic issue as higher prices linked to
October 20 · 57 min
Kato Kaelin: Did O.J. Simpson Have an Accomplice?
- Kato Kaelin looks back at how he meets Nicole Brown Simpson, eventually moves into O.J. Simpson’s guest house and becomes one of the central witnesses in the murder investigation. - Kaelin recalls O.J. calling from the limousine and asking him to set the house alarm, fueling renewed questions about whether someone could have entered the property before police arrive. - Kaelin says O.J. later appears to want him to support a false version of their McDonald’s trip, a moment that helps convince h
October 15 · 40 min
Why Brad Meltzer Says the JFK Files Still Leave Major Questions Unanswered
- Brad Meltzer dives into the surprising story behind the Wright brothers, from their bicycle shop and childhood curiosity to the repeated crashes and experiments that eventually lead to powered flight. - Meltzer explains why “We Are the Wright Brothers” is built around perseverance, teamwork and American ingenuity—and why he believes those lessons matter far beyond a children’s book. - The conversation connects the Wright brothers to the Apollo program, including the remarkable detail that Neil
October 13 · 47 min
The Disturbing Truth the Army Knew Before the Fort Hood Shooting
- Investigative journalist Pamela Browne revisits Nidal Hasan’s years in the Army, describing disturbing warning signs she says appear in his psychiatric-board presentation well before the 2009 Fort Hood attack. - Browne details Hasan’s communications with radical cleric Anwar al-Awlaki and explains why the contacts raise questions about how military and federal authorities assess the threat before the shooting. - The discussion examines the Obama administration’s initial classification of the F
October 9 · 30 min
Scott Bessent on Trump Accounts, China Risk and the Fight to Stabilize the Economy
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says tax, trade, energy and regulatory certainty are helping stabilize the U.S. economy, while arguing that inflation expectations remain contained despite higher energy prices. - Bessent says economic security and national security are now inseparable, with Treasury spending major time on China, Iran, supply chains and critical industries. - He says the administration is preparing a new fiscal consolidation plan aimed at reducing deficits and bending the debt
October 8 · 38 min
We Were Going to Ram the Plane": Heather Penney’s Untold 9/11 Mission
- Heather Penney recounts taking off on 9/11 with Mark Sasseville in unarmed F-16s, prepared to ram a hijacked airliner if necessary—Sasseville targeting the cockpit and Penney the tail. - Penney explains why the D.C. Air National Guard is not sitting armed and ready that morning, detailing post-Cold War cutbacks, command delays and the time required to build and load live missiles. - An intelligence officer manually tracks unaccounted-for aircraft as Penney and Sasseville launch toward the nort
October 7 · 12 min
Dershowitz Sounds Alarm Over FBI Surveillance of Trump’s Family and Campaign
- Alan Dershowitz says the tracking of Melania Trump, Barron Trump and campaign officials raises serious questions about whether the FBI improperly targeted a political opponent. - Dershowitz argues surveillance involving Trump campaign chair Susie Wiles and the president’s minor son crosses a dangerous line and deserves tighter congressional and Justice Department oversight. - He says Merrick Garland was “over his head” as attorney general and failed to exercise sufficient control over politica
October 6 · 47 min
Geraldo Rivera Reveals Why He Still “Loves” Trump Despite Their Political Break
- Geraldo Rivera looks back on the Willowbrook investigation that transformed his career, recalling the horrific conditions he exposed and the lasting impact the reporting has on disability rights, special education and institutional reform. - Rivera revisits major assignments including the Chilean coup, the Yom Kippur War, Hurricane Katrina and the Natalie Holloway investigation, describing how field reporting shapes his career and worldview. Giraldo Rivera Final GTP - The conversation turns
October 1 · 23 min
Dr. Jennifer Ashton: The Truth Behind the Scary GLP-1 Brain Disorder Headlines
- Dr. Jennifer Ashton calls a viral headline linking GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to a potentially deadly brain disorder “fear mongering,” while explaining that the underlying studies identify only a very small number of reported cases. - Ashton explains that reduced food intake on GLP-1 medications can also mean fewer micronutrients and says patients should discuss multivitamin use with their healthcare provider. - The conversation tackles the confusing world of supplements, including calcium, B v
September 29 · 53 min
Rahm Emanuel: Democrats Must Reject the Far Left and Clean Up Washington
- Rahm Emanuel points to Mississippi’s dramatic reading gains as a model for the country, crediting mandatory phonics, intensive teacher training, stronger curriculum and third-grade accountability. - Emanuel revisits Chicago education reforms that require students to graduate with a concrete next step—college, community college, military service or vocational training—and argues high schools must prepare students for life beyond a diploma. - He separates Democratic socialists from the Democrati
September 24 · 16 min
Mike Rogers Breaks With Trump on Iran; Steve Hilton Takes on California | Record Rewind
- Mike Rogers says Iran must remain blocked from developing a nuclear weapon, but argues the war should now move toward an end with sanctions and regional pressure taking a larger role. - Rogers links the Iran conflict to high diesel and gasoline prices and calls for a temporary diesel export embargo and additional relief for Michigan commuters. - Kamala Harris campaigns in Michigan for Abdul El-Sayed, while Rogers argues her appearance highlights economic and energy policies he opposes from the
September 22 · 1 hr 5 min
Kathie Lee Gifford: Faith, Reinvention, and Why Her Best Work May Still Be Ahead
- Kathie Lee Gifford recalls Billy Graham advising her to stay out of politics and use entertainment as her ministry, while reflecting on advocacy that helps change HIV testing policy. - Gifford opens up about aging, hip replacement, back surgery, stem-cell treatment and the fitness routine she credits with helping rebuild her strength. - She explains why she gravitates toward Nashville, describing a culture of creativity and kindness while reflecting on friendships with Dolly Parton and songwri
September 18 · 57 min
Lindsay Clancy Holdout Juror Breaks His Silence and Explains Why He Wouldn’t Budge
- Lindsay Clancy holdout juror Michael Desraville goes public and says the physical evidence, witness testimony and prosecution case convince him she knows what she is doing and plans the killings. - Patrick Clancy appears in a 60 Minutes preview with his new wife, describing how he still talks to his three children as public scrutiny around the case continues. - A Massachusetts family continues fighting the state over custody of their teenage daughter and gender-related treatment after a judge
September 17 · 25 min
Can Dogs Smell Cancer? The Science Behind Their Incredible Medical Detection Skills
- Medical detection dogs use an extraordinary sense of smell to identify disease-related odors, with up to 350 million sensory receptors and the ability to detect scents at parts-per-trillion levels. - Claire explains how dogs learn to distinguish cancer and other diseases from healthy samples, turning disease detection into a highly specialized scent-training exercise. - Her Labrador Daisy repeatedly targets her chest, leading Claire to discover breast cancer hidden beneath a benign lump and re
September 15 · 16 min
Dr. Oz Says $100 Billion a Year Is Lost to Medicare and Medicaid Fraud | Record Rewind
- Dr. Mehmet Oz says Medicare and Medicaid fraud costs roughly $100 billion a year and says CMS has already stopped $42 billion in questionable payments from leaving the agency. - He says chronic illness drives roughly two-thirds of U.S. health-care spending and argues obesity, processed food and preventable disease are major forces behind rising costs. - Oz highlights expanded access to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, including a Medicare program offering eligible patients medication for about $50 a m
September 10 · 50 min
Congress to Prison to Trump’s Clemency: George Santos' Second Chance
- George Santos reflects on his fall from Congress, the mistakes he says led to his criminal case and how prison reshapes his life and public image. - Santos describes spending 41 of his 84 days in federal prison in solitary confinement, with limited phone access, no windows and little sense of time. - He recalls receiving an 87-month sentence, experiencing despair before surrendering and struggling mentally during extended isolation. - Santos recounts learning from prison television that Presid

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