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Nick Sortor Breaks Down the Austin Metcalf Trial | The Riley Gaines Show
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- The Riley Gaines Show
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- Jun 12, 2026
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Summary
Independent journalist Nick Sortor joins Riley Gaines to break down the Austin Metcalf case, the Karmelo Anthony trial, the 35-year sentence, and how the story became a national flashpoint over race, media narratives, and online activism. In this episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley and Nick discuss what happened at the Frisco, Texas track meet, what witnesses said under oath, why the case exploded online, how politicians and celebrities responded, and what Nick saw while reporting from the courthouse. They also cover independent journalism, protest coverage, AI-generated political ads, X as a breaking-news platform, and why victims often disappear when politics takes over. Subscribe for more: Riley covers culture, politics, sports, motherhood, media narratives, and the biggest stories shaping America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices