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This week, “Banfield” is focusing on the oligarchy of America, beginning with the world’s richest individual, Elon Musk. Plus, senior story producer Paula Froelich went to Las Vegas to tour the factory of Abyss Creations, which is building the future of humanoids. Watch Ashleigh Banfield’s Talk Show on NewsNation weeknights at 10/9c.

Agapé Boarding School for Boys in Stockton, Missouri, is facing 19 lawsuits alleging acts of sexual, emotional, and physical abuse, including forcing students to roll around in camel poop. NewsNation’s Brian Entin also chats with a Google AI researcher Blake Lemoine who was suspended after claiming a computer chatbot, called LaMDA, learned to think for itself. More on Banfield at 10/9 Central.

A Louisiana judge has temporarily reversed his decision to grant John Barnes full custody of his 16-year-old daughter, according to a WBRZ investigative report. Crysta Abelseth, the teenager’s mom, and Jarrett Ambeau, an expert in forensic DNA and family law, respond to the latest development of the case on NewsNation’s “Banfield.” Plus, an Arizona man found a way to slash his gas prices by almost half a dollar. Watch Ashleigh Banfield’s Talk Show on NewsNation weeknights at 10/9c.

To some people, hazing is nothing more than a time-honored tradition. Others are advocating to end it completely. This week, two former members of a University of Missouri fraternity have been indicted for a hazing incident that left a 19-year-old student blind and unable to walk or communicate after his parents say he was forced to drink a full bottle of vodka. Plus, tech expert Jessica Naziri and Advisory Solutions Director at TrustedSec Alex Hamerstone weigh in on the consequences of technology. Watch Ashleigh Banfield’s Talk Show on NewsNation weeknights at 10/9c.

NewsNation's Ashleigh Banfield asked Goldwater Jr. about Watergate and if he believed there were any comparisons to January 6th attack on the United States Capitol. Plus, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! on Thursday denied claims that Kim Kardashian’s wearing of the iconic Marilyn Monroe “Happy Birthday” dress left it with new damage. More on Ashleigh Banfield’s talk show on NewsNation weeknights at 10/9c.

Earlier this year, Crysta Abelseth says her rapist was given full custody of her daughter. A judge then reportedly ordered her to pay him child support. Abelseth and her advocate Stacie Triche, founder of the nonprofit SAVLIV35 Foundation, are speaking out about the case on "Banfield." "What is so beyond shocking about this case is we're dealing with an amazing mother who's never been in trouble with the law. She's never had a drug problem. Yet, custody is being taken away from her. However, he has a criminal past," Triche said.

Ashleigh Banfield talks to three law enforcement leaders who compare what's going on in their small towns to what statistics say. Then, OpenTheBooks.com CEO Adam Andrzejewski discussed some life guards earning very comfortable six figure salaries.

All major cable news networks, except Fox News, covered the Jan. 6 House committee’s first prime-time hearing Thursday night. The Washington Post National Correspondent Philip Bump and NewsNation political editor Chris Stirewalt weigh in on NewsNation’s “Banfield.” Plus, Michael Lowe says American Airlines wrongly identified him as a guy who burglarized a duty-free shop at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, just because he was on the same flight as the real suspect. More on Ashleigh Banfield’s talk show on NewsNation weeknights at 10/9c.

A 10-year-old girl has been arrested after she allegedly shot and killed a woman in Orlando on Memorial Day. The girl was arrested on a second-degree murder charge. “We really shouldn’t be caging 10-year-olds by the actions of adults who hand them loaded guns. What do we expect is gonna happen?” Ken Padowitz, the prosecutor on the Lionel Tate case, said during an appearance Wednesday night on NewsNation’s “Banfield.” More on Ashleigh Banfield’s talk show on NewsNation weeknights at 10/9c.

3-year-old Ryker Webb was been found alive after being missing for two full days in Montana, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Lincoln County Sheriff Darren Short believes that once thunderstorms in the area started, Ryker knew to take shelter. Plus, the United States is just five cents away from gas costing an average of $5 a gallon.

In an effort to free U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, the United States government has reportedly offered to swap her for convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Bout is best known as “the Merchant of Death,” and he’s currently locked up in Illinois. National Security & Global Affairs expert Laura Ballman and former CIA officer Bob Baer weigh during an appearance on “Banfield.” Plus, Officer Parker shared his perspective on a 12-year-old boy in Michigan reportedly firing a gun while robbing a gas station. More on Ashleigh Banfield’s talk show on NewsNation weeknights at 10/9c.

Brian Entin speaks with Audrey Kauffman and Misty Griffin, former members of the Amish community, about their new documentary called "Sins of the Amish." They speak out against what they say is a centuries-long tradition of abuse, oppression, and cover-ups that reaches the highest levels of the church. Plus, reactions to the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard verdict. More on Ashleigh Banfield’s talk show on NewsNation weeknights at 10/9c.