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▶ WebplayerTHE ACTUAL | Investigate. Explain. Clarify.Ever wonder whether what you've been told is actually true? Or how something you've heard about a hundred times really works?Welcome to The Actual.Every week, we take a question worth asking and look into it. From grocery store pricing and medical bills to government decisions, consumer issues, and the stories everyone's talking about, we follow the evidence and find out what's going on.What happened? What do the facts show?What are we missing?And what does it mean for you?Sometimes the answers are surprising. Sometimes they're simpler than you might think. A...
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Nov 14, 2026 · 41:20
Are Black Friday discounts really as good as they look? The Actual investigates misleading sale prices, lawsuits involving major American retailers, and the marketing tactics…
Nov 7, 2026 · 46:57
Are you paying more than the advertised price without even knowing it? In this episode of The Actual, we investigate pricing discrepancies at major retailers, including Dollar…
Oct 30, 2026 · 53:55
Election Aware, Part 1: Before the Vote l The Actual What are voters really being told before Election Day? The Actual investigates suspicious candidate recruitment, political…
Oct 9, 2026 · 1:03:37
From stolen identities and fraudulent property transfers to AI voice cloning and international scam networks, modern fraud has become a sophisticated criminal industry. Alexis…
Oct 5, 2026 · 59:59
Fraud is everywhere in the headlines right now, but what is actually true? Alexis looks at healthcare fraud, Social Security schemes, pandemic-relief fraud, election crimes,…
Oct 2, 2026 · 54:49
Psychological abuse does not always leave visible injuries, but the damage can reshape a person’s freedom, health, relationships, and sense of self. Alexis examines coercive…
Sep 28, 2026 · 37:59
Five simple, evidence-based habits that can help you feel better, function better, and make everyday life a little easier without turning wellness into another full-time job.…
Sep 25, 2026 · 59:52
Alexis Knight l Facts first. Clarity Always. Investigating the facts behind the stories and trends shaping our world. Subscribe to the Alexis Investigates Podcast Find the…
Sep 21, 2026 · 56:46
AI may feel like software, but the infrastructure behind it is very physical. Alexis investigates how data centers are reshaping electricity demand, why regulators are worried…
Sep 18, 2026 · 49:57
Smart glasses can record video, capture audio, connect to AI, and look almost completely ordinary. Alexis investigates what that means for privacy, recording laws, workplaces,…
Sep 17, 2026 · 8:45
Hollywood Continues to Crack: Paramount May Be the Final Departure l Alexis Minute Hollywood’s slow breakup continues. Paramount — the last major movie studio still based in…
Sep 14, 2026 · 53:22
How Did Amazon Become This? From Online Bookstore to Shopping Beast l Alexis Investigates Amazon started as an online bookstore. Now it is a marketplace, advertising platform,…
Sep 11, 2026 · 1:01:12
25 Years After 9/11: What Changed, What Made Us Safer, and What It Cost l Alexis Investigates Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, America is still living inside the world…
Sep 8, 2026 · 1:02:43
Did American Medicine Turn Into a Medication Business? l Alexis Investigates Americans take a lot of prescription medication—and many of those drugs save lives. But when did…
Aug 31, 2026 · 1:01:13
They Checked Fort Knox. What Does Any of It Mean? | Alexis Investigates America has billions in gold locked inside Fort Knox—but the dollar hasn’t been backed by gold in decades.…
Aug 28, 2026 · 50:48
The Climate Change Industry — And What the Earth Has to Say About It | Alexis Investigates Climate change is science—but it’s also become politics, business, marketing, and a…
Aug 26, 2026 · 5:14
Why Is Miranda in Miranda Rights? | Alexis Minute We’ve all heard “You have the right to remain silent…” But who exactly is Miranda? Alexis looks at the real person and Supreme…
Aug 24, 2026 · 47:00
Alexis Investigates - Can Someone Who Is “Criminally Insane” Know Right From Wrong? | The Lindsay Clancy Trial The Lindsay Clancy trial has raised a difficult question: can…
Aug 21, 2026 · 55:30
ALEXIS INVESTIGATES: America at 250 years - What Happened? America just turned 250. From the founding and Civil War to industrialization, the Cold War, capitalism, communism,…
Aug 17, 2026 · 43:10
Alexis Investigates: Why Do Cases Go to a Grand Jury — And Why It May Not Mean What You Think What does it really mean when a case goes to a grand jury? Alexis explains how grand…
Aug 14, 2026 · 1:02:13
Alexis Investigates: Why Is Everyone “Maxxing”? The Strange New Trends Taking Over 2026 Looksmaxxing. Sleepmaxxing. Fibermaxxing. Solomaxxing. Nonnamaxxing. Apparently in 2026,…
Aug 12, 2026 · 4:09
Alexis Minute l Why Do We "Knock on Wood"? Why do we knock on wood after saying something we hope we haven't just jinxed? Where did this strange little superstition come from—and…
Aug 10, 2026 · 43:26
Alexis Investigates - When Did We Start Taking Misinformation as Fact? Inside the Nolan Wells Case When a major story breaks, the facts don't travel alone.Within hours, one real…
Aug 7, 2026 · 39:49
Alexis Investigates: The Future of Technology - Where Does Technology Go From Here? Technology is changing faster than most of us can keep up with, but AI is only part of the…
Aug 5, 2026 · 5:31
Alexis Minute l Why Do Americans Drive on the Right While the British Drive on the Left? Have you ever wondered why Americans drive on the right side of the road while the…
Aug 3, 2026 · 52:23
Alexis Investigates - The Real Life of an Influencer: What You Don't See Behind the Screen Influencers are everywhere. They recommend products, shape trends, and reach millions…
Aug 2, 2026 · 1:42
Alexis Monday - The Real Life of an Influencer: What You Don't See Behind the Screen Influencers are everywhere. They recommend products, shape trends, and reach millions of…
Jul 31, 2026 · 37:29
Alexis Investigates - Why Does Our Calendar Look Like It Does? The Strange History Behind Every Date We all use a calendar every single day, but almost nobody stops to ask where…
Jul 29, 2026 · 2:06
Alexis Minute l Why Does Time Speed Up as We Get Older? Does it feel like every year goes by faster than the last? You're not imagining it. In this quick Alexis Answer, we'll…
Jul 27, 2026 · 51:20
Alexis Investigates - Who Owns What You Buy? The Truth Behind America's Biggest Brands Have you ever stood in the grocery store thinking you were choosing between dozens of…
Jul 26, 2026 · 1:13
Alexis Investigates Monday - Who Really Owns the Brands You Buy? - Behind the Curtain You walk into the grocery store and see hundreds of different brands competing for your…
Jul 24, 2026 · 1:00:26
Alexis Investigates - What Is Up With AI? | ChatGPT vs. Claude vs. Gemini vs. Grok Artificial intelligence is changing the way we search, work, learn, and make decisions—but what…
Jul 23, 2026 · 1:23
Alexis Investigates Tomorrow: What Is Up With AI? | ChatGPT vs. Claude vs. Gemini vs. Grok Artificial intelligence is changing the way we search, work, learn, and make…
Jul 20, 2026 · 41:36
Alexis Investigates - Where Did All the Marijuana Tax Money Go? Colorado legalized recreational marijuana with promises that tax revenue would benefit schools and public…
Jul 19, 2026 · 1:15
ON MONDAY | Alexis Investigates: Where Did All the Marijuana Money Go? Colorado became the first state in America to begin legal recreational marijuana sales, launching an…
Jul 17, 2026 · 43:30
Alexis Investigates - The Truth Behind Prescription Drug Costs...and Why Americans Get Screwed Americans pay some of the highest prescription drug prices in the world—but why? In…
Jul 16, 2026 · 0:55
Alexis Investigates Coming Tomorrow - The Truth Behind Prescription Drug Costs...and Why Americans Get Screwed Americans pay some of the highest prescription drug prices in the…
Jul 15, 2026 · 5:23
Alexis Minute s l What Is a REAL ID? (And Do You Actually Need One?) What is a REAL ID, who needs one, and why is everyone suddenly talking about it? In this first episode of…
Jul 13, 2026 · 1:03:04
What Happened to Hollywood? (When Entertainment Became Influence) Hollywood was once built to entertain us. Today, many Americans feel something fundamental has changed. In this…
Jul 12, 2026 · 1:33
Coming up l What Happened to Hollywood? (And Where Have All the Movie Stars Gone?) Coming tomorrow. There was a time when Hollywood entertained us. Today, many people feel…
Jul 10, 2026 · 1:05:13
Alexis Investigates l How Do Gas Prices Actually Work? (And Why Does a War 7,000 Miles Away Affect What You Pay at the Pump?) Every time gas prices rise, Americans argue about…
Jul 9, 2026 · 1:36
Coming up l How Do Gas Prices Actually Work? (And Why Does a War 7,000 Miles Away Affect What You Pay at the Pump?) Every time gas prices rise, Americans blame someone—but very…
Jul 6, 2026 · 1:09:11
Alexis Investigates l What's Really in Your Food? The Truth About Processed & Ultra-Processed Foods Every day, millions of Americans fill their shopping carts believing they're…
Jul 5, 2026 · 2:08
Coming up l What Happened to American Food? How Has Our American Food System Changed...and What Does It Mean for Our Health? On Monday July 6 - Most Americans aren't trying to…
Jul 3, 2026 · 1:10:51
Alexis Investigates l How to Find the Truth in a Clickbait World Is Every Headline Truth? We are surrounded by headlines, algorithms, advertising, AI, and social media are all…
Jun 29, 2026 · 1:09:19
Alexis Investigates l The Algorithm: What Is It...and Is It Learning You or Are You Teaching It? Every day, invisible algorithms shape what you watch, read, buy, and believe .…
Jun 26, 2026 · 1:08:10
Alexis Investigates l The Health Illusion: Are We Better... or Just Better at Looking It? Are we actually becoming healthier, or are we simply getting better at looking healthy?…
Jun 23, 2026 · 1:02:52
Alexis Investigates l GLP-1 Medications: Miracle Drug or Medical Gamble? Millions are taking GLP-1 medications. But what are they, how do they work, and what are the risks?…
Jun 22, 2026 · 1:00
Alexis Knight returns with a new mission. Clarity. No politics. No outrage. Only clarity. Every day we're flooded with headlines, opinions, social media arguments, and…
Jul 25, 2025 · 27:48
True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion - Lacey Spears: Maternal Love or Manipulative Harm? In this episode of True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion, host Alexis Knight delves…
Jul 25, 2025 · 28:54
True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion: Alexis Knight Investigates: Why Are the Menendez Brothers Still in Prison? In this special episode of Alexis Knight Investigates, we…
Jul 25, 2025 · 53:30
True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion - The Menendez Brothers: Victims of Trauma or Calculating Killers? In this gripping episode of True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion, we…
Jul 25, 2025 · 32:04
True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion - Under the Influence - The Controversial Case of Karla Homolka In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Karla Homolka, a woman…
Jul 23, 2025 · 44:24
Interview With A Serial Killer Cannibal Arthur Shawcross Who Killed 2 Children and 11 Prostitutes (True Crime Documentary) There is no doubt that Arthur Shawcross is a…
Jul 23, 2025 · 25:08
Alexis Knight Headline LIes – The Bill Passed. Then Came the Floods, the Hits, and the Lies. (May 23, 2025) They gave you seven headlines. We gave you seven truths. From Trump’s…
Jul 22, 2025 · 37:44
True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion - Will Smith vs. Cardell Hayes - Self-Defense or Excessive Force? In this episode, Alexis Knight delves into the case of Cardell Hayes,…
Jul 22, 2025 · 33:12
True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion - The Daniel William Marsh Case - Mad or Bad? On April 14, 2013, Oliver " Chip " Northup Jr . and his wife Claudia Maupin were tortured,…
Jul 22, 2025 · 27:53
True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion - The Mad Sculptor: Madness or Malice? In this gripping episode of True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion, we unravel the haunting story…
Jul 22, 2025 · 8:42
True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion - Under the Influence - O.J. Simpson - Part 2 In this riveting three-part series, Alexis Knight explores the O.J. Simpson trial through…
Jul 22, 2025 · 13:12
True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion - Under the Influence - O.J. Simpson - Part 1 In this riveting three-part series, Alexis Knight explores the O.J. Simpson trial through…
Jul 22, 2025 · 32:06
True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion - Under the Influence - Ant Hill Kids Cult In this chilling three-part series, Alexis Knight delves into the horrifying story of the Ant…
Jul 22, 2025 · 41:58
True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion - Under the Influence - Anna Nicole Smith Anna Nicole Smith: A name synonymous with scandal, glamour, and controversy. But beyond the…
Jul 22, 2025 · 9:47
True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion - Under the Influence - Slender Man - Part 3 In this three-part series, Alexis Knight takes you deep into the disturbing case of the…
Jul 22, 2025 · 10:47
True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion - Under the Influence - Slender Man - Part 2 In this three-part series, Alexis Knight takes you deep into the disturbing case of the…
Jul 22, 2025 · 9:10
True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion - Under the Influence - Slender Man - Part 1 In this three-part series, Alexis Knight takes you deep into the disturbing case of the…
Jul 21, 2025 · 31:07
HEADLINE LIES: The Big Three — How Mass Manipulation Turns Truth into Casualty In this special episode of Headline Lies, Alexis Knight exposes three of the most powerful media…
Jul 21, 2025 · 23:25
ALEXIS KNIGHT HEADLINE LIES: Instagram Bans, Fake Relief Checks, and the Lie That Burned Maui Welcome to Headline Lies, where we expose the headlines that shaped public…
Jul 11, 2025 · 34:36
Headline Lies: The Viral Spin You Can’t Ignore (Bananas, Haley Kalil, FBI + More) l Alexis Knight Welcome to the Friday Edition of Headline Lies — your twice-weekly hit of truth,…
Jul 10, 2025 · 46:19
AI Is Already Running Your Life (And You Probably Didn’t Notice): The Alexis Algorithm Detox Begins I Alexis Knight Today on True Crime and the Court of Public Opinion, Alexis…
Jul 9, 2025 · 31:29
The Case of Katherine Knight: A Tale of Rage and Retribution ***GRAPHIC CONTENT l l The Court of Public Opinion **This episode delves into graphic and unsettling content that…
Jul 8, 2025 · 39:41
Under the Influence - The Shocking Case of Linda Riss and Burt Pugach l The Court of Public Opinion In this disturbing episode, we unravel the shocking case of Linda Riss and…
Jul 7, 2025 · 19:31
The Cop Who Wasn’t Missing — And Other Lies That Went Viral l Alexis Knight Headline Lies In this episode of Headline Lies, Alexis Knight breaks down five viral stories that…
Jul 4, 2025 · 23:25
Instagram Bans, Fake Relief Checks, and the Lie That Burned Maui l Alexis Knight Headline Lies Welcome to Headline Lies, where we expose the headlines that shaped public…
Jul 3, 2025 · 38:47
Madness or Methodical Murder? The James Holmes Case - Aurora Theater Shooting l l Alexis Knight In this episode of True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion , we dive into the…
Jul 2, 2025 · 47:23
The Iran Illusion: Lies, War Games, and $6 Billion Headlines l Alexis Knight True Crime & The Court of Public Opinion This Friday on Headline Lies, we cut through the noise…
Jul 1, 2025 · 37:27
The Iran Special: What They’re Prepping You to Believe l Alexis Knight True Crime & The Court of Public Opinion This week, President Trump launched strikes on three nuclear sites…
Jun 30, 2025 · 57:34
Headline Lies | 10 Stories You Were Tricked Into Believing | Alexis Knight – True Crime & the Court of Public Opinion You’ve been lied to—again. In this episode of Headline Lies,…
Jun 29, 2025 · 38:13
Poisoned by Permission: The MAHA Movement & the Food Industry’s Silent War l Alexis Knight You’ve been eating chemicals banned in dozens of countries—without ever being told. Red…
Jun 27, 2025 · 1:20
Headline Lies: The Playbook Is Global - Alexis Knight: True Crime & The Court of Public Opinion From fake food bans to staged rescues, this episode of Headline Lies uncovers ten…
Jun 26, 2025 · 38:13
Alexis Knight True Crime & The Court of Public Opinion - Poisoned by Permission: The MAHA Movement & the Food Industry’s Silent War You’ve been eating chemicals banned in dozens…
Jun 25, 2025 · 43:49
President Biden's Pardon of Hunter Biden: Familial Duty or Abuse of Power? In this episode, we explore President Joe Biden's controversial decision to pardon his son, Hunter…
Jun 24, 2025 · 37:27
The Iran Special: What They’re Prepping You to Believe l Alexis Knight True Crime & The Court of Public Opinion This week, President Trump launched strikes on three nuclear sites…
Jun 23, 2025 · 41:48
HEADLINE LIES: The Week They Tried to Trick You (Again) l Alexis Knight True Crime & The Court of Public Opinion They told you Biden fell again. They showed you LA burning. They…
Jun 20, 2025 · 5:41
ALEXIS ALERT: The RFK Dye Lie — Why That Headline Is Misleading You A dangerous headline is making waves today, claiming artificial dyes and additives are being “removed” from…
Jun 20, 2025 · 47:23
The Iran Illusion: Lies, War Games, and $6 Billion Headlines l Alexis Knight True Crime & The Court of Public Opinion This Friday on Headline Lies, we cut through the noise…
Jun 18, 2025 · 49:15
Verdict Watch: Karen Read, Diddy, and the Fall of Power l Alexis Knight: True Crime & The Court of Public Opinion Two high-profile trials. Two very different defendants. One…
Jun 17, 2025 · 48:04
While You Wait for Diddy and Read...The Unbelievable was Happening l Alexis Knight True Crime & The Court of Public Opinion While you were watching livestreams and courtroom…
Jun 16, 2025 · 47:50
Headline Lies: Lie, Post, Repeat: How 10 Headlines Fooled Millions This Week l Alexis Knight From AI soldiers to non-existent stabbings, fake wildfires to imaginary lab mice,…
Jun 13, 2025 · 42:14
Small Lies, Big Game: The Headlines That Shouldn’t Be Fake (But Somehow Are!) l Alexis Knight Headline Lies Today on Headline Lies, we step away from the politics and take you…
Jun 12, 2025 · 45:05
Hard Times: What Financial Collapse Looks Like for Any American | Alexis Knight: True Crime & The Court of Public Opinion The economy’s tight, and everyone’s pretending they’re…
Jun 11, 2025 · 1:12:49
The LA Playbook: What Really Happened, Why It Ended So Fast, and Who’s Fighting the Federal Government for Control l Alexis Knight: True Crime & The Court of Public Opinion The…
Jun 10, 2025 · 38:56
Missing in Plain Sight | The Stories That Disappeared Without a Trace | Alexis Knight – True Crime & the Court of Public Opinion Some stories don’t end—they just disappear. In…
Jun 9, 2025 · 57:34
Headline Lies | 10 Stories You Were Tricked Into Believing | Alexis Knight – True Crime & the Court of Public Opinion You’ve been lied to—again. In this episode of Headline Lies,…
Jun 8, 2025 · 1:20
HEADS UP: Alexis Knight: True Crime & The Court of Public Opinion - TOMORROW: Headline Lies: The Playbook Is Global From fake food bans to staged rescues, this episode of…
Jun 6, 2025 · 1:04:22
Headline Lies – Friday Edition: Veo 3, TikTok Therapy, Fake Photos & AI Chaos l Alexis Knight True Crime & The Court of Public Opinion Alexis Knight returns with a full Friday…
Jun 6, 2025 · 0:56
Heads Up! Tomorrow’s Headlines Lies – Get Ready l Alexis Knight: True Crime & The Court of Public Opinion Alexis Knight gives a quick heads-up on what’s coming in tomorrow’s full…
Jun 5, 2025 · 46:46
Don’t Start Prepping for Doomsday — The World’s Still Got Some Fight in It l Alexis Knight True Crime & The Court of Public Opinion While the headlines sell you fear, Alexis…
Jun 4, 2025 · 46:19
AI Is Already Running Your Life (And You Probably Didn’t Notice): The Alexis Algorithm Detox Begins I Alexis Knight Today on True Crime and the Court of Public Opinion, Alexis…
Jun 4, 2025 · 0:44
Heads Up: The AI Episode Drops Tomorrow at 6AM | Alexis Knigh t Quick heads-up from Alexis Knight—tomorrow’s episode is one of the most important we’ve ever done. We’re breaking…
Jun 3, 2025 · 58:52
Alexis Knight True Crime & The Court of Public Opinion - Terms You Didn’t Agree To: AI, Emergency Powers & the Silent Shift in Control In this opening episode of "Terms You…
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