The Untold Story with Martha MacCallum

Hungarian Chess Grandmaster Judit Polgar became the youngest Grandmaster ever at age 15 and the only woman to compete in the final stage of a World Chess Championship. An upcoming documentary about her life, called Queen of Chess, depicts her remarkable journey and continuous pursuit of greatness.

Judit and the documentary director, Rory Kennedy, discuss the challenges Judit has faced throughout her career and share some of the inspiring parts of her story, which the film will display. 

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In an exclusive conversation, Marc Beckman, Senior Advisor and Agent to First Lady Melania Trump, discusses producing Melania's new documentary, Melania. The film follows the 20 days leading up to her husband, President Donald Trump's 2025 presidential inauguration.

Marc discusses his long-standing relationship with Melania, offering a peek behind the curtain into the woman who chooses to live a very private life despite her immensely public role. 

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Could the key to raising more confident children be as simple as returning to traditional etiquette lessons?
A third-generation etiquette instructor and owner of Mannerly, Elizabeth Anne Russell, explains the resurgence of etiquette lessons and why they are the ultimate key to success for young people. Elizabeth discusses her business and the legacy her mother left for her, which has inspired her to teach people of all ages about manners.
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One year after a tragic hit-and-run at the University of Illinois took the life of his daughter Katie, Joe Abraham is still searching for answers.

An illegal immigrant was allegedly behind the wheel, yet state officials remain silent. Joe joins the podcast to discuss his battle for transparency, the failure of local protections, and the media’s skewed focus on ICE protests over victims of crime.

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In 2020, Jimmy Lai, a prominent pro-democracy voice in Hong Kong, was imprisoned by the Chinese government under the national security law. Following years of prolonged solitary confinement, in late 2025, he was convicted and is now awaiting sentencing.

Jimmy Lai's daughter, Claire Lai, joined Martha to share her father's story. She explains how dire his situation is due to worsening health concerns. She also describes how his faith carries him through the day-to-day.
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