Justice Envy (feat. John Fugelsang)

Feb 20, 2026

John Fugelsang, comedian, commentator, and author, joins to discuss religion, politics, and censorship. He breaks down how faith shapes political movements. They compare international accountability and unpack the Epstein revelations. Short, witty, and sharp takes on power, hypocrisy, and free expression.

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Royal Accountability Rising

Prince Andrew's arrest signals eroding deference to elites and royal immunity in the UK.
Allison and Dana see this as rare accountability that highlights US justice shortcomings.

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State Pushes Epstein Inquiry Forward

New Mexico reopened the Zorro Ranch probe after DOJ file revelations prompted fresh scrutiny.
State investigators will seek unredacted federal files and work with a new truth commission.

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Foreign Courts Deliver Harsh Sentences

South Korea sentenced a former president to life for declaring martial law and orchestrating an insurrection.
Allison expresses "justice envy" comparing functioning foreign courts to US accountability gaps.

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Friday, February 20th, 2026

Today, the New Mexico attorney general has re-opened a criminal probe into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch; Prince Andrew has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct over ties to Epstein; the former South Korean president has been sentenced to life in prison for his coup attempt; a federal judge has thrown out Trump’s mass deportation policy as the administration readies to arrest 100K refugees; a Pro-Trump Texas woman who made series of violent threats is missing after failing to report to prison; the Secretary of the VA has walked back his bid to gut veterans benefits; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Stories
Former Prince Andrew arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct over ties to Epstein | AP News

New Mexico reopens investigation into alleged illegal activity at Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch | WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather

Ex-South Korean President Yoon, Who Declared Martial Law, Is Sentenced to Life in Prison: Live Updates | The New York Times

White House directing DHS to hunt for voter fraud by naturalized citizens: Sources | MS NOW

US judge throws out immigration board's ruling endorsing Trump mass detention policy | Reuters

Pro-Trump Texas woman who made series of violent threats is missing after failing to report to prison | CBS News

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