Bleep! with Ana Navarro

In this bonus episode, Ana calls out Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio governor campaign for airing a controversial ad featuring the estranged mother of his opponent, Amy Acton, disputing her account of childhood abuse. Ana condemns the use of personal family trauma as a political weapon, and urges voters to support Amy Acton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the race to the midterms heads into its final weeks, Ana speaks with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who chairs the Senate Democrats’ campaign arm, about the party’s strategy to win back the Senate. Then she sits down with Eliott Rodriguez, the Democratic nominee in Florida’s 27th Congressional District, for an inside look at one of the most closely watched House races in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All eyes may be on Texas and Ohio this midterm season, but another surprising race is happening in Ana’s home state of Florida. In this episode, she sits down with David Jolly, the former Republican congressman turned Democratic nominee for governor, who’s trying to become the first Democrat elected governor of Florida in more than three decades. They talk about why he left the GOP and where he stands on abortion, gun violence prevention, health care, immigration, housing costs, and public education. Jolly also explains his push to stop new AI data centers, why he thinks Florida needs new leadership, and why, in the age of Trump, he’s trying to be Ted Lasso. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ana continues her conversation with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal about the growing frustration and distrust within the Democratic Party, including Hakeem Jeffries’ controversial meeting with Jared Kushner. They discuss Jayapal’s Medicare for All proposal, how she says it would work, and why she believes rising health care costs and medical debt have changed the conversation around universal coverage. Jayapal also opens up about her work on immigration, her visits to detention centers, the stories she has heard from detained immigrants, and what she hopes to do if Democrats regain control of the House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ana sits down with progressive Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal to discuss the biggest issues facing the country — from Trump's UN speech, the war in Iran, and Venezuela to the future of American foreign policy. They dig into concerns around AI, data centers, and surveillance, including Jayapal's plans for new AI legislation. Rep. Jayapal also weighs in on the Democratic Party's internal debate over its future, what voters are looking for, and the rising cost of housing, health care, child care, and everyday life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In January, Ana cried tears of joy watching Maduro in handcuffs, and she took hell for it. Now his right hand, Delcy Rodríguez, is smiling for photos with Trump during UN week as Venezuela's US-blessed leader. In this bonus episode, Ana explains why she's furious about what Venezuelans actually got: no election date, the same regime, and Maduro's accomplice with a seat at the table. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins Ana to talk about the biggest foreign-policy challenges facing the United States, from the rise of AI and America's relationship to Iran, Israel and Gaza, Venezuela, Cuba, and the future of American alliances. They discuss his experience negotiating the Iran nuclear deal, what he learned from working alongside Joe Biden and Barack Obama, and why he believes rebuilding trust with U.S. allies is critical. Plus, Blinken opens up about his life after government, his plans to write a book, and his love of music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ana opens up about her husband's Parkinson's diagnosis, the stigma and uncertainty that come with the disease, and the challenges families face navigating care. Plus: her take on the Trump administration's push to roll back efforts to address the history of racism in the military and other government institutions — and, with midterms less than 50 days away, her plea to vote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a long, wild summer for the Trump White House. Ana rounds up the moments that had everyone talking, and some that should've gotten more attention — from the great catering cart escape to the abrupt reversal of Haitian Temporary Protected Status, which has left 350,000 immigrants living and working legally in the U.S. vulnerable to detention and deportation. But the stakes go beyond the headlines, and she makes a strong case for why the midterm elections are too important to sit out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ana sits down with Illinois Lieutenant Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Juliana Stratton to talk about her unexpected path into politics, the influence of her parents, and the experiences that shaped her commitment to public service. They discuss voting rights and representation, immigration and the future of ICE, gun violence, foreign policy, Pope Leo, and what Stratton hopes to accomplish in the Senate. She also shares why she remains hopeful about the power of people to show up, speak out, and make their voices heard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 2 of Ana's conversation with Hunter, they discuss his legal career and what it feels like to watch members of the Trump family operate with apparent impunity and profit from their father's presidency while he was dragged through the mud. Hunter also gets candid about his pardon, why he makes a point of engaging on social media with people who disagree with him, and why he believes Merrick Garland's handling of his case was one of the most significant — and damaging — decisions not just of the Biden era, but of the last century. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hunter Biden has lived one of the most scrutinized lives in recent American history — and he's ready to talk about it. In Part 1 of an unguarded conversation with Ana, Hunter opens up about addiction, sobriety, and what it actually felt like to hit bottom in public. He shares intimate stories about his father, the losses that shaped the Biden family, and what he really thought when Joe Biden stepped aside in 2024. Plus, how he believes history will remember a presidency his family lived from the inside. You can read Hunter's Substack here: https://hunterbiden.substack.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 2 of Ana's conversation with Chef José Andrés goes even deeper. They discuss his work with World Central Kitchen, how Hurricane Maria transformed his approach to disaster relief, and why he believes food is about dignity, respect, and hope. José also reflects on his friendship with Anthony Bourdain, playing basketball with Bad Bunny, and walking the Camino de Santiago. Plus, his very serious feelings about mayonnaise, and what it means to be a girl dad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chef José Andrés joins Ana to talk about his new cookbook, Spain: My Way, and the food, family, and experiences that shaped his life and career. He shares his journey from Spain to America and how cooking became his way of expressing love. Plus, José gets nostalgic about his mother’s cooking, reveals his lifelong obsession with gazpacho, and tells the story of how he and his brothers used to sneak into the fridge and eat the croqueta filling before their mom could actually make them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego is one of the Democratic Party's rising stars — but his friendship with the disgraced Eric Swalwell has put him on the hot seat. In this episode, he gets candid about that relationship, shares his take on Iran as an Iraq war vet, and explains what it'll take to win back Latino voters. Plus, find out why Ana is furious at Caitlyn Jenner for not supporting the trans community — and why Katie Miller's tweet has her in stitches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this bonus episode, Ana reacts to the shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, breaks down why some on social media are calling it staged by the Trump Administration — and why she's skeptical — then zooms out to address America's epidemic of gun violence and makes her case for gun control. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Ana launches a new segment—“The 25th Amendment”—where she makes the case that Donald Trump’s behavior at the White House Easter Egg Roll and his feud with the Pope raise serious questions about his conduct. She also covers the resignations of Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales, plus viral headlines involving RFK Jr. that have set the internet ablaze. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newly elected Florida State Representative Emily Gregory joins Ana today to discuss how the political newbie defeated a Donald Trump-endorsed opponent in a conservative district that includes Mar-a-Lago. With midterm elections just months away, the two talk about what's at stake and why it's important to stay in the fight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ana has thoughts on Melania Trump’s remarks denouncing any links to Jeffrey Epstein. Why did she make this statement now? Who are Amanda Ungaro and Paolo Zampolli? Plus, will the First Lady actually do something about the victims in the Epstein Files? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland's 8th Congressional District, joins the show to share what he's seen in the unredacted Epstein Files, what he'd do as House Judiciary Chair if Dems sweep the 2026 midterms, and why he still has hope for America. Plus, Ana has a little fun shouting out the best signs she saw at the No Kings Protest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pam Bondi is out Ana’s got tea to spill. In this special bonus episode, she breaks down why Trump turned on one of his most loyal suck-ups and traces Bondi’s transformation from the once-moderate she knew to a middle school play version of Lady Macbeth. Plus, thoughts on where Bondi lands next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Ana is joined by Democratic Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey to talk about Iran, Cuba, and his new book, Stand, which is an urgent call to rekindle our shared American ideals. Plus, Florida Dems flip two seats and Trump’s disgraceful comments after the death of decorated veteran Robert Mueller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Bleep! with Ana Navarro, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal joins the show to discuss the SAVE Act, a bill that could disenfranchise millions of voters. The two also dive into Trump's territorial conquests and the billions in costs its racking up. Plus, Ana unpacks Cesar Chavez's sexual abuse allegations and how the Latino community is mourning the man they thought Chavez was. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro joins Ana to cut through the fog of the Iran war — from the U.S.-made missile strike on a girls' school to the naval mine threat in the Strait of Hormuz — and give his unvarnished take on how long this will really last. He also weighs in on Cuba and Latin America. Plus, Ana reacts to the latest misconduct from Trump's cabinet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ana unravels the latest shake up at the White House as Trump fires Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary. Plus, with Trump widening his reach across the globe to Iran - Ana brings on renowned Journalists Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos to discuss Trump's fixation on Latin America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After millions of documents on Jeffery Epstein and his associates were released earlier this year, the public was left with even more questions - including why rich and powerful men have long evaded accountability. This week Ana invites Investigative Journalist Julie K. Brown, who broke the case back in 2018, to unpack the latest on the Epstein Files. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s special bonus episode is all about Trump's deflated, gameshow-esque State of the Union address. Ana shares the good, the bad and the ugly. Plus, she debunks some of Trump’s biggest lies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria Hinojosa, Journalist and Host of Latino USA, joins Ana this week to discuss Marco Rubio's evolution and his plans for remaking the hemisphere. Plus, Ana unpacks other outrageous behavior coming from Trump's cabinet. Listen to new episodes every Monday on iHeartRadio and YouTube. Bleep! with Ana Navarro is a Hyphenate Media Group production in partnership with iHeart’s My Cultura Podcast Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Ana pulls back the curtain and shares her personal story. You’ll hear everything from how - and why - her family migrated to the U.S. from Nicaragua to why she choose to change her political affiliation from Republican to Democrat after Trump was elected. Listen to new episodes every Monday on iHeartRadio and YouTube. Bleep! with Ana Navarro is a Hyphenate Media Group production in partnership with iHeart’s My Cultura Podcast Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the thing that continues to bring Ana joy is the Bad Bunny’s halftime show performance. For the first time, an artist took a back seat and chose to highlight everyday people. Tune in to hear more about why the show was significant, why it moved people and why Ana can’t stop watching it. New episodes every Monday on iHeartRadio and YouTube. Bleep! with Ana Navarro is a Hyphenate Media Group production in partnership with iHeart’s My Cultura Podcast Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.