Geraldo Rivera talks his UFO sighting, Trump and the future of America | The Truth of the Matter

In a wide-ranging and engaging conversation, NewsNation’s Geraldo Rivera shares insights from his life and career, emphasizing the importance of hard work and the influence of his immigrant parents. Rivera discusses his experiences with celebrities, the challenges of controversial interviews, reflections on his departure from Fox News and the impact of 9/11 on his life and work. In this “Truth of the Matter” interview with host Natasha Zouves, Rivera also gets candid about his own UFO/UAP sighting and weighs in on questions about disclosure and government secrets. Rivera also discusses his complicated relationship with President Trump, his feelings about Elon Musk and his thoughts about the future of America. NewsNation’s series “The Truth of the Matter goes beyond the headlines to uncover the stories shaping our world. These stories are more than just hidden truths — they’re blueprints for navigating our lives, offering rare insights into the human experience and lessons in resilience, survival and the transformative power of a single decision. You can find “The Truth of the Matter” wherever you listen to your podcasts. Chapters 0:00-4:00 Immigrant beginnings, his parents’ best advice 4:01-11:19 Rivera’s favorite interview of all time 11:20-13:01 Rivera’s most uncomfortable interview 13:02-14:47 His “embarrassing” "Dancing With The Stars" experience 14:48-18:34 Why Rivera left Fox News 18:35-21:40 The impact of 9/11 21:41-24:04 “I may have been too seduced by stardom” 24:05-27:07 Rivera’s fitness regimen 27:08-28:23 Balancing work and family 28:24-32:56 Rivera’s UFO/UAP experience 32:57-34:12 Rivera’s relationship with President Trump 34:13-38:17 Will Trump seek a third term? 38:18-40:46 Rivera’s take on Elon Musk Connect with host Natasha Zouves: instagram.com/natashazouves/ Producer: Ryan Kerr NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all America. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on cable: https://trib.al/YDOpGyG How to watch on TV or streaming: https://trib.al/Vu0Ikij