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Ashleigh Banfield is *the* definitive authority on the nation’s biggest true crime stories. A veteran award-winning journalist, Ashleigh brings a sharp focus to the crime stories gripping America, distilling facts and analyzing context in a way which captures viewers’ interests and imaginations. No one knows the prosecution and the defendants’ cases better than BANFIELD, all the while keeping the victim at the heart of every story we tell – just another reason NewsNation is truly News for All America.
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Signup to Generate a PitchAshleigh Banfield is *the* definitive authority on the nation’s biggest true crime stories. A veteran award-winning journalist, Ashleigh brings a sharp focus to the crime stories gripping America, distilling facts and analyzing context in a way which captures viewers’ interests and imaginations.
Banfield is hosted by NewsNation. The show has published 188 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Banfield special edition, a look back at the biggest and wildest cases | Banfield Full Episode 1/16" (18 January 2026, 42 minutes), "New bombshells in the Ohio murder mystery | Banfield Full Episode 1/15" (17 January 2026, 42 minutes), and "New info in Michael McKee case; attorney Mark Geragos shares his take | Banfield Full Episode 1/14" (16 January 2026, 31 minutes).
Banfield publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 40 minutes across 188 episodes.
Booking probability for Banfield is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Banfield requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Banfield's contact route on record: verified email.
NewsNation hosts Banfield, a news podcast with 188 episodes published.
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Tonight - a special edition of “Banfield.” We're taking a look at the biggest cases that Ashleigh's covered over the years with an all-star panel of your favorite legal eagles. Plus, powerhouse attorneys join Ashleigh...
Tonight on “Banfield,” there are new bombshells in a double-murder case in Ohio. New information is emerging about the brief marriage and divorce of Monique Tepe and her accused killer, ex-husband Michael McKee. Does it...
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Tonight on “Banfield,” police release loads of new information about a Chicago surgeon accused of killing his ex-wife and her husband in Ohio. We reveal what police say they found inside the suspect's home. Plus...
Tonight on “Banfield,” we break down a murder mystery in Ohio with a look at the surgeon accused of killing his ex-wife and her second husband — plus, the clues he may have left behind that led to his capture. And...
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On “Banfield,” criminal defense attorney Mark Geragos joins to discuss the latest developments in the trial of accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione and why he says Mangione’s defense has a “real shot.” Plus, police in...
A new 911 call emerges in an ongoing murder mystery in Ohio, where a dentist and his wife were gunned down in their own home — and there are still no arrests. “Banfield” investigates and reveals new information in the...
"Banfield" reports a stunning twist in the Nick Reiner case after powerhouse defense attorney Alan Jackson drops out. Ashleigh Banfield talks with TMZ executive producer Harvey Levin about the legal move as Levin...
"Banfield" investigates an Ohio murder mystery gripping the nation. A dentist and his wife were killed in their home while their children were in the house. Could the kids provide any clues to police? Plus, a look at...
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NewsNation’s Brian Entin joins "Banfield" to discuss Mel Kohberger's interview with the New York Times, which gave a glimpse inside the upbringing of convicted Idaho college killer Bryan Kohberger. Plus, private...
Multiple young women in Texas have vanished — and now, after tracking the investigations, we’re finally getting some answers. We’ll break down the latest developments with investigators from the Laci Peterson and...
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Tonight on “Banfield”, urgent searches for two missing women in Texas. It's a race against the clock as volunteers, local law enforcement and the feds team up to look for a 19-year-old from San Antonio and a...
Breaking news in a mystery we’ve been investigating for months: 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard has been found dead in Utah — and the suspect is her mother. Ashlee Buzzard is charged with first-degree murder and held without...
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Tonight on “Banfield,” Brian Entin is live in Massachusetts with new details on who the suspected Brown University shooter is and how he was discovered. Then, the deadline for release of the Epstein files has come and...
NewsNation national correspondent Brian Entin joins “Banfield” from Brentwood, California, following the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, at their Los Angeles home. Their son, Nick Reiner, has...
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Tonight on “Banfield,” newly released documents in the Jesse Mack Butler case. The court papers sparked new outrage over the teen who had a 78-year prison term for 10 rape-related charges wiped out. Plus, a new album...
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A mother and her 6-year-old twin children were shot to death in their home, one day after her divorce was finalized. The Secret Service and Homeland Security are now joining the investigation, and the victim’s adult son...
Tonight on “Banfield," if a cruise guest downs 33 drinks and goes on a violent rampage, who’s to blame: him or the crew? And when that same guest dies while being restrained, who’s responsible? We’ve got the latest on a...
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A mother and her 6-year-old twins were shot to death in their Arkansas home. The tragedy unfolded a day after final proceedings in a bitter divorce battle, ending a marriage rife with domestic abuse. No one has been...
Tonight on “Banfield," a messy custody battle is revealing clues about the mysterious death of a high school cheerleader on a cruise ship. The FBI won’t comment on Anna Kepner’s case, but we’ve found new details about...
The mystery surrounding the murder of a Michigan woman and her unborn child is growing. The murder suspects... the woman's own mother and stepdad both have long rap sheets. 'Banfield' reveals their criminal backgrounds...
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