Ep. 22: VP Sara Duterte goes ballistic in press conference
What was VP Sara Duterte up to with her controversial press conference?
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 22
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Ep. 21: Where did Sara Duterte spend her confidential funds?
Rep. Joel Chua joins Christian Esguerra in this discussion on the COA's findings on how VP Sara Duterte spent her confidential funds.
Oct 18, 2024•33 min•Season 5Ep. 21
Ep. 20: Bato wants to investigate... himself?
Sonny Trillanes talks about Sen. Bato dela Rosa's push to suddenly probe Duterte's drug war, which he implemented as PNP chief.
Oct 17, 2024•49 min•Season 5Ep. 20
Ep. 19: Plunder angle seen in PhilHealth fund transfer
Christian Esguerra talks with retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice, a petitioner in the new case questioning the transfer of P89.9 billion in PhilHealth funds.
Oct 17, 2024•25 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Ep. 18: PAOCC readies criminal case vs Harry Roque
How strong is the case being prepared by the PAOCC against Harry Roque?
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Ep. 17: Filipinos reject pro-China candidates
This episode looks into the results of a recent survey about how Filipinos feel about pro-China candidates.
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Season 5Ep. 17
Ep. 16: Should Rodrigo Duterte be charged in the Philippines?
Is it time to file criminal charges against Rodrigo Duterte here in the Philippines?
Oct 14, 2024•42 min•Season 5Ep. 16
Ep. 15: Is Royina Garma telling the whole truth?
Listen to our episode with Rep. Benny Abante on the explosive testimony of ex-PCSO general manager Royina Garma.
Oct 14, 2024•37 min•Season 5Ep. 15
EP. 14: Garma links Duterte, Bong Go to reward system
Christian Esguerra interviews Rep. Robert Ace Barbers on the bombshell testimony of Royina Garma versus Rodrigo Duterte and Sen. Bong Go.
Oct 12, 2024•56 min•Season 5Ep. 14
Ep. 13: Kerwin Espinosa clears Leila De Lima
Leila De Lima talks about Kerwin Espinosa's admission that he was coerced by then PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa to link her to illegal drugs.
Oct 12, 2024•28 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Ep. 12: P276-M civil case vs Marcoses dropped
Christian Esguerra speaks with former PCGG Commissioner Ruben Carranza.
Oct 11, 2024•33 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Ep. 11: POGO 'big boss' arrested
Christian Esguerra speaks with PAOCC spokesman Winston Casio about the arrest of a POGO "big boss."
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Ep. 10: Game show host Willie Revillame runs for the Senate
Is Willie Revillame's "good heart" enough to make him win and, more importantly, be a competent senator?
Oct 09, 2024•41 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Ep. 9: Ex-COA commissioner surprisingly runs for senator
Why did former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza decide to run for senator in 2025?
Oct 09, 2024•39 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Ep. 8: Will the Duterte dynasty finally fall?
Are the Dutertes in danger of losing Davao City in the 2025 elections?
Oct 08, 2024•52 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Ep. 7: Rodrigo Duterte running for Davao City mayor
Why is the former president seeking to reclaim the Davao City mayoralty, which is currently held by his son Sebastian?
Oct 07, 2024•55 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Ep. 6: Will Alice Guo seek reelection?
Alice Guo's lawyer says the dismissed mayor will seek reelection in 2025. Will she actually do it?
Oct 05, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Ep. 5: Vilma Santos trying to put up own political dynasty?
Actress-turned-public servant Vilma Santos has been roundly criticized for seeking a gubernatorial post while her two sons are also running for Congress in 2025.
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Ep. 4: Content creators join 2025 elections
Ano'ng "K" ng mga social media content creators para tumakbo sa pagka-senador at iba pangn posisyon sa May 2025 elections?
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Ep. 3: Is the Wesley Barayuga murder finally solved?
This episode talks about the crucial testimony of a police colonel against former PCSO general manager Royina Garma on the murder of PCSO board secretary Wesley Barayuga.
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Ep. 2: The election circus has begun!
Let's talk about the strengths and vulnerabilities of senatorial candidates in the 2025 elections, and the value of surveys.
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Ep. 1: One-on-One with Chel Diokno
Why did Chel Diokno opt to run for party-list representative instead of senator?
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Ep. 100: Imee Marcos quits BBM's senate slate
What will happen now to Sen. Imee Marcos as an "independent" candidate in 2025?
Sep 29, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 100
Ep. 99: Who is retired colonel Royina Garma?
Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Johnny Pimentel, who described a former police colonel close to Rodrigo Duterte as a "ruthless killer."
Sep 28, 2024•35 min•Season 4Ep. 99
Ep. 98: Did Sara Duterte 'bribe' an ex-Deped official?
Listen to our episode with Rep. Joel Chua on the allegation made by a former education undersecretary against Vice President Sara Duterte.
Sep 27, 2024•51 min•Season 4Ep. 98
Ep. 97: Should Atty. Harry Roque be disbarred?
Christian Esguerra sits down with a former Duterte official, who asked the Supreme Court to disbar Harry Roque.
Sep 25, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 97
Ep. 96: Trillanes hits Leni Robredo-Sara Duterte meeting
Listen to our one-on-one interview with former Sen. Sonny Trillanes.
Sep 24, 2024•54 min•Season 4Ep. 96
Ep. 95: Why did Leni Robredo agree to meet with Sara Duterte?
What's with the Leni-Sara meeting in Naga City?
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 95
Ep. 94: Why is Leila De Lima running for party-list representative?
Listen to our one-on-one interview with former Sen. Leila De Lima.
Sep 23, 2024•50 min•Season 4Ep. 94
Ep. 93: Harry Roque now a fugitive?
Why are congressmen treating Harry Roque as a fugitive?
Sep 17, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 93
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