Today, I sit down with legendary gossip columnist and media insider AJ Benza, whose career has spanned everything from Page Six to primetime TV. Known for his no-filter reporting and uncanny ability to see the story behind the story, AJ joins me to break down the headlines everyone’s talking about—and the ones they’re afraid to print.

We cover everything from the scandal rocking the set of White Lotus, to the most talked-about trials dominating the news, including Sean “Diddy” Combs, Karen Read, and others. We also dive into the cultural impact of Donald Trump—from his political legacy to his influence on media, celebrity, and the American psyche.

And of course, in true AJ fashion, we go behind the scenes into exclusive details you won’t hear anywhere else.

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What you’ll hear in this episode:

    •    What’s really happening on the set of White Lotus

    •    The Diddy case and what the media isn’t saying

    •    Karen Read: trial by public opinion or something more?

    •    How Donald Trump rewired the cultural narrative forever

    •    What it’s like to report gossip when the truth is dangerous

    •    Why AJ still has sources nobody else can touch

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Guest Info:

AJ Benza

Follow AJ on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/realajbenza) and check out his podcast Fame Is a Bitch.

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