Christopher Mellon, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, joins Chris Cuomo for a wide-ranging conversation about government bureaucracy and transparency, how intelligence agencies handle unidentified flying objects, and how processes like Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) can serve as a model to make Congress more productive. Mellon goes in depth about why the government has been so secretive about UFOs and UAPs, including the reasons agencies err on the side of classifying material over public disclosure, and how cultural biases affect attitudes toward unexplained phenomenon.
 
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BREAKING: Chris Cuomo REACTS to the Trump Guilty verdict

Chris Cuomo separates “nontroversies” from real controversies in some of this week’s headline-grabbing news stories, including Donald Trump sharing a video of a supporter obscenely heckling Joe Scarborough, a new survey revealing that 78% of Americans now consider fast food to be a luxury due to soaring prices, and Pope Francis’ apology for allegedly using a homophobic slur during a discussion about gay men and the Catholic Church.

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Chris Cuomo talks with Rachel Pizzolatto, a 20-year-old multi-talented actress, model, and influencer who shares her journey from being a science enthusiast and Mythbusters Jr. co-host to becoming a prolific social media personality. Discover how this Gen Z trailblazer uses social media as a tool to build a diverse career across the landscape of media and entertainment.

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How Social Media Fuels Rachel Pizzolatto’s Diverse Gen Z Entertainment Career

Chris Cuomo delves into the contentious issue of immigration and the southern border with a game of “Two Truths and a Lie,” exploring whether illegal immigrants disproportionately commit crimes, if Biden’s administration has mishandled the border, and if Trump’s proposed solutions are effective. Dive into the heated debate and uncover the truths — and the one surprising lie — about illegal immigrants that could shape the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.

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Southern Border Crisis: Two Truths and a Lie

On this episode of The Chris Cuomo Project, Chris interviews fitness guru Jillian Michaels. Known for her role on 'The Biggest Loser' and her outspoken views on health and fitness, Jillian shares her controversial stance on transgender women competing in women's sports. In this candid and thought-provoking conversation, she dives into the contentious topics of fairness, inclusion, and the impact on female athletes. Explore her reasons for speaking out, the scientific data behind her arguments, and the personal and professional risks she's taking. Don't miss this eye-opening discussion.

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