Facts Over Fear

In collaboration with Age Friendly Greater Pittsburgh, Natalie chats with Laura Poskin and Hazel Leroy about the importance of intergenerational connection. FOLLOW NATALIE substack: https://substack.com/@factsoverfearnataliebinstagram: https://www.instagram.com/@nataliebencivenga/#tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataliebencivengathreads: https://www.threads.com/@nataliebencivengapodcast via spotif...

The news cycle is moving so fast that we aren’t always able to absorb important stories that fly past us on social media. But this one needs more attention. Please share my interview with Ashley Grieco, Nurse at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA as we discuss the absolute crisis the nursing profession faces brought on by the Trump regime and more cuts to the Department of Education. I a...

Thank you to Nick Powers for joining me for this important conversation. I hope to bring you more in-depth analysis of the issues that matter most. We discussed:🥕 Consumer Reports Uncovers Instacart’s Hidden Algorithmic Price Experiments That Could Raise Grocery Costs🧑‍🌾 Tariffs are hurting farmers, and they want Trump to bail them out🩺 ACA Subsidies set to expire after Senate refuses both bil...

As the Supreme Court signals a willingness to further narrow the Voting Rights Act, constitutional questions about Congress’s power and states’ authority over elections are coming to a head. And will SCOTUS help Donald Trump consolidate power by giving him authority over the FTC?FOLLOW NATALIEsubstack: https://substack.com/@factsoverfearnataliebinstagram: https://www.instagram.com/@nataliebenciven...

Passport or pulse? Representative Arvind Venkat weighs in on ICE activity. FOLLOW NATALIEsubstack: https://substack.com/@factsoverfearnataliebinstagram: https://www.instagram.com/@nataliebencivenga/#tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataliebencivengathreads: https://www.threads.com/@nataliebencivengapodcast via spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/47JYsn9LQchErS3cnHP2YFpodcast via apple: https://p...

Dr. Natalie Gentile, MD joins me regularly to dissect the latest in health news. But in light of everything that happened this past weekend, we thought it best to hold space for anyone who wanted to grieve with us. FOLLOW NATALIEsubstack: https://substack.com/@factsoverfearnataliebinstagram: https://www.instagram.com/@nataliebencivenga/#tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataliebencivengathreads: htt...

Representative Chris Deluzio joined me to discuss big monopolies driving out business, ACA subsidies expiring, and being accused of sedition last month by President Donald Trump. FOLLOW NATALIEsubstack: https://substack.com/@factsoverfearnataliebinstagram: https://www.instagram.com/@nataliebencivenga/#tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataliebencivengathreads: https://www.threads.com/@nataliebencive...

Joanne Molinaro, also known as The Korean Vegan, joined me recently for a beautiful conversation around family, heritage, and what it means to share your culture through food. Why is food such a wonderful connector? And how does she feel about the presence of ICE, being the child of immigrants? Thank you, Joanne, for sharing your story and insights. Check out her new cookbook: Korean Vegan Homemad...

What another wild week of news! I had other stories on my radar, but then two National Guard members were shot outside of the White House…and the details around it are fuzzy to say the least. Desmond Price from Independent Thought and I discuss what we know.💔 National Guard shooting (UPDATE: They have identified the suspect as Rahmanullah Lakanwal four senior law enforcement sources briefed on th...

Dr. Natalie Gentile and I join forces twice a month to breakdown all of the healthcare headlines you need to know. Connect the dots with us as we explore the following topics:💉 CDC Breaks with 30-Year Policy in Stunning Infant Hepatitis B Decision🙄 Savanah Chrisley of “Chrisley Knows Best,” is now a wellness grifter👵🏽 CMS Repeals Minimum Staffing Standards, Leaving Vulnerable Seniors at Greate...

Desmond Price of Independent Thought Podcast and I are back with news and insights to keep you informed and up-to-date on the latest headlines. Last night we discussed:⛔️ House Democrat Moves to Impeach RFK Jr.👩🏾‍💼 Rep. Jasmine Crockett Launches Bid for U.S. Senate💸 White House Pushes to End Key Loan Forgiveness Program: ‘We Won’t Tolerate This’💔 At America’s Biggest ICE Facility, Detainees...

It was a truly historic day in the City of #pittsburgh as the longest labor strike in the history of the nation finally came to an end. After 1,133 days on strike, roughly 25 Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh members are back at their desks at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. A court ruling last week affirmed the NLRB’s finding that PG Publishing bargained in bad faith, pressing for subcontracting, new wo...

FACE OUR FEARS: The CDC is no longer trustworthy. How could we expect an institution who is currently run by anti-vaxxers and science deniers in any position to support the health of the people? Couple that with firing and then RE-HIRING (oopsie!) hundreds of employees, many who keep watch over possible pandemics and you have a recipe for disaster. Dr. Natalie Gentile joined me to discuss this top...

Darah Boucher of Planned Parenthood of Western PA joined me live to discuss the state of reproductive rights in the United States. In the United States today, the legal and practical landscape of abortion is dramatically different from what it was just a few years ago. After the Dobbs v. Jackson decision in 2022 which ended the federal constitutional right to abortion, individual states have adopt...

Every year, thousands of mothers in the U.S. face preventable health complications simply because they have to go back to work too soon. Studies show that access to paid leave reduces postpartum depression, improves infant health, and even lowers maternal mortality rates. REALITY CHECK: The connection is clear: when we invest in paid leave, we invest in the health of mothers and babies. Here in Pe...

Last night, Desmond Price of Independent Thought joined me to explore the strangely lyrical timing of Dick Cheney’s demise, yes, the man himself allegedly clocked out just as blue victories swept the map. Coincidence? Maybe. Cosmic irony? Definitely. And now that Democrats have found their inspiration again, we must fight forward and think beyond this moment. What is possible? We discussed:The Dea...

Thank you to Dr. Natalie Gentile, MD for joining me to discuss the future of public health in America. Every other week, we are diving into the news you need to know and breaking down the headlines to get straight to the facts. First up: 1. Texas vs. TylenolAG Ken Paxton is suing Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, claiming they misled pregnant Texans by marketing Tylenol as “safe” while hiding auti...

When Trump Jokes About a Third Term, Believe HimTrump has made repeated public comments hinting that he might seek a third term as president — he’s said he’s “not joking” about it and claimed “there are methods” to make it happen. Steve Bannon, a key Trump ally, has publicly asserted there is a “plan” for Trump to serve again in 2028, and has urged people to “get accommodated” with that possibilit...

This was recorded on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025  but I wanted to hold it until today because TODAY, Nov. 7, the Supreme Court justices are meeting behind closed doors to decide whether to take a swing at marriage equality again; a longshot bid that’s rattling advocates and testing the Court’s promise to leave Obergefell untouched. I talked with  Sophia Zoe Kilmer , attorney and human rights activist, ab...

There’s been a lot of political debate this fall about whether voters should keep or remove #pennsylvania state Supreme Court justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht. But one question doesn’t get talked about much: if voters decide to let them go on November 4th, then what happens next? Ken Martin, Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), joined me for an interview to...

Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video with Desmond Price of Independent Thought! We dissected the recent analysis from The Guardian, featuring a scathing critique of former Vice President Kamala Harris’ new book: 107 Days. Have you read it? What did you think? During our discussion we touched on a few things:Why didn’t she try to differentiate herself from President Biden, who had suc...

Our rights are being trampled on by the Trump regime, ICE, and the federal agents willing to carry out its agenda without question. This is not law and order. It’s authoritarianism under the guise of national security. And for what? To silence prayer? To crush peaceful dissent? On October 6, I spoke with Sister Sue Fazzini, a Benedictine Sister who has spent her life in service to others. We discu...

NOTE: This video is spliced from two interview segments recorded on Sept. 29 about 20 minutes apart as we had a tech issue in the middle of recording. FACE OUR FEARS: Public health in America is under assault.…And not just from disease, but from politics, disinformation, and cultural division. Once grounded in science and consensus, the field now finds itself entangled in fierce ideological battle...

According to a recent article from Pittsburgh's PublicSource, Al data center growth raises Pittsburgh-area hopes, but job gains and community benefits aren't guaranteed. So what do we know about the anticipated impact of Al data centers on the labor market and on communities in Western Pennsylvania? Eric Jankiewicz of PublicSource runs through the issues, from workforce shortages and job l...

FACE OUR FEARS: Mike Johnson wants to silence us. Did you know that Mike Johnson is terrified of ANTIFA? For those who may not know, it just means anti-fascist. Yes, Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House, is afraid of people who stand against fascism. So much so that he went on a mini-rant about it. We break down what scares him and why he believes the No Kings Protest, happening all over the nation...