The Daily Beast Podcast
The Daily Beast Podcast delivers people and politics coverage straight from the Daily Beast newsroom. Hosted by Joanna Coles, Chief Content Officer, each episode features conversations with notable figures like John Oliver, Mary Trump, and Governor Gavin Newsom, along with regular commentary from David Rothkopf. New episodes drop every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, with early releases on YouTube.
Episodes
How Melania Has Abdicated Her First Lady Duties
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles go inside a White House where Melania Trump’s rare appearances, her increasingly lucrative personal brand, and her complicated relationship with Natalie Harp are raising fresh questions about who is really closest to the president. Wolff explains why the press took so long to catch up to the Harp story, why Trump’s legal threats may be doing exactly what they’re desi
I Know Even MAGA Secretly Admits Truth About Trump
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) speaks with Joanna Coles about the ongoing war with Iran, warning that the Trump administration risks repeating the mistakes that sent him to Iraq as a young Marine—and could drag thousands more Americans into a conflict with no clear exit. Gallego takes aim at Donald Trump’s handling of the military, Pete Hegseth’s leadership at the Pentagon, the president’s health and j
I Have Natalie Harp's 'Love Letters' to Trump
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles go inside the increasingly bizarre inner workings of Donald Trump’s presidency, beginning with Wolff’s extraordinary account of Natalie Harp’s deeply personal letters to Trump and the alarm they sparked among campaign staff and the Secret Service. They explore how Harp became one of the president’s closest gatekeepers, what her influence says about the people surroun
How Natalie Harp Keeps Fueling Trump’s Delusions
Joanna Coles and Daily Beast executive editor Hugh Dougherty dig into the growing mystery around Natalie Harp, Donald Trump’s increasingly powerful gatekeeper, and what her extraordinary access to the president reveals about his increasingly isolated White House. They examine Melania Trump’s conspicuous absence, the strange dynamics inside Trump’s family, and the questions surrounding Darlene Grah
Here’s Everything I Know About Natalie Harp: Wolff
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles devote a special episode to Natalie Harp, the Trump loyalist who has risen from campaign aide to one of the most powerful people in the president’s orbit. Wolff traces Harp’s extraordinary rise, from following Trump around the golf course with a portable printer to controlling the information he sees, shaping his social media and becoming a gatekeeper for members of
Why Trump's In The Deepest Hole of His Life: Guru
Joanna Coles and David Rothkopf dive into Donald Trump’s escalating foreign policy chaos, from his shifting stance on North Korea and threats against Oman to the ongoing war in Iran and the mounting strain on U.S. military forces. They discuss the troubling conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, America’s dwindling weapons stockpiles, Pete Hegseth’s leadership at the Pentagon, and what Rothkop
How Trump's Women Twist Themselves to Please Him
Former Trump staffer Anthony Scaramucci and Nell Scovell join Joanna Coles on a special edition episode of the Daily Beast Podcast. Scaramucci offers a revealing look at how Donald Trump behaves around women, arguing that he wants loyalty above all else and explaining why women who work for him quickly learn that everything is ultimately about the president. Joanna and Nell then turn to the women
Why Trump’s Weird Fixations are Exploding Now
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles explore Donald Trump’s increasingly intense fixations, from his relentless campaign to put his name on the Kennedy Center to his insistence that the Navy return to outdated technology, and what these obsessions reveal about how the president operates. They also examine Trump’s unusual ability to turn defeat and humiliation into fuel, his growing reliance on Truth Soc
Why Trump's Goons are Fleeing West Wing From Hell
Joanna Coles and Daily Beast executive editor Hugh Dougherty break down the growing turmoil inside the Trump White House, starting with Karoline Leavitt’s sudden departure and what it reveals about the pressures facing the administration as the midterms approach. They discuss who could replace Leavitt, why Trump’s most loyal spokespeople may have limited options outside conservative media, and the
I Know Why Everyone Talks About Trump's Diapers
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles dig into Karoline Leavitt’s departure from the White House, the scramble to replace her, and what her exit reveals about the brutal demands of working directly for Donald Trump. They also confront the bizarre obsession with Trump’s health and ponder whether the 80-year-old president wears diapers, dissect the elaborate decoy-plane operation as another example of Trum
Top Doctor Drops Trump Health Bombshell
Sarah Ewall-Wice, political reporter for the Daily Beast, speaks with Joanna Coles as Dr. Jonathan Reiner challenges the White House about the growing questions surrounding Donald Trump’s health, from his visible bruising and swollen legs to his repeated episodes of falling asleep in public and the mystery surrounding his medical tests and treatment. They dig into the White House’s increasingly co
Dark Truth About Trump's Plane Switch Leak: Wolff
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles mark one year of Inside Trump’s Head by dissecting the bizarre story of Donald Trump secretly switching planes while the White House press corps unknowingly flew aboard a decoy Air Force One—and why Wolff believes Trump himself may have leaked the story to fuel his favorite narrative: that he is the world’s biggest target. They also reveal that Trump has used the dec
What Trump Is Screaming After Ballroom Humiliation
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles get inside Donald Trump’s fixation with the White House ballroom, and why a court ruling stopping the project may only make him more determined to build it. They also look at the growing tension around Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s fury when people in his administration appear to stray from his message, and why Anthony Fauci has become such a powerful target for MAGA des
This Is Who Will Be Ailing Trump's Shadow POTUS
David Rothkopf joins Joanna Coles to discuss Trump presidency’s increasingly chaotic—and potentially dangerous—spiral. As Trump retreats further into a bubble of flatterers, key figures around him appear to be pulling away, raising new questions about who is really running the White House. Rothkopf unloads on Trump’s disastrous Iran strategy, arguing that the president has burned through critical
Truth About What Melania Really Does Is Exposed
Anthony Scaramucci and Nell Scovell join Joanna Coles on a special edition episode of the Daily Beast Podcast. In the first installment of a four-part series on the women around Donald Trump, they ask the question that's hanging over Washington: where are Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump? Drawing on Scaramucci's firsthand experience inside Trump's orbit, the conversation explores why the first lady
Judges Destroy Trump in Utter Ballroom Humiliation
Hugh Dougherty joins Joanna Coles to break down the stunning court ruling that could bring Donald Trump’s controversial White House ballroom project to a halt—and why legal experts believe the decision leaves even the Supreme Court with few easy options. They also dive into Todd Blanche’s path to attorney general despite fierce opposition from Epstein survivors, the political fallout for Senate Re
This Is RFK Jr.'s Explosive Plot for Power
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles dive into another astonishing week inside Donald Trump’s head, analyzing the president’s fixation on image—from his infamous hair to a controversial White House helipad—as they reveal how performance continues to shape his presidency. They examine why Trump refuses to abandon embattled allies, how blame for the Iran crisis is already shifting inside his administratio
Carville’s Shock Prediction on Trump’s Grim Future
James Carville returns to the Daily Beast Podcast with a blunt prediction about Donald Trump’s future, arguing that the president could ultimately quit rather than face the political collapse he believes is coming after the midterms. Carville explains why he thinks Trump’s power is already beginning to evaporate, what a Trump resignation and pardon from JD Vance could look like, and which alleged
This Is Why Jeanine Pirro Defied Trump: Wolff
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles take a closer look at the latest signs of dysfunction inside Trump’s White House, from Jeanine Pirro’s stunning retreat over the disastrous reflecting pool to the murky story behind Trump’s call to embattled Congressman Max Miller. They unpack the Senate’s capitulation over Todd Blanche, Trump’s historically terrible poll numbers and the mindset that allows him to si
I Have The Proof that Trump is Drowning in Failure
David Rothkopf joins Joanna Coles to delve into another extraordinary week in Trump world, from mounting questions over the president’s handling of Iran and a deepening foreign policy crisis to allegations of corruption, political dysfunction, and the stunning collapse of public confidence reflected in new polling. They dive into RFK Jr.’s combative CNN appearance, the fallout surrounding embattle
Trump's Stunning Humiliation Over AG Exposed
Andrew Weissmann returns to the Daily Beast Podcast to break down why Donald Trump has suffered a rare political setback, what Todd Blanche's stalled confirmation battle reveals about the limits of presidential power, and why the fight over the Justice Department is far from over. Weissmann also explains the extraordinary legal and constitutional questions raised by the renewed prosecution of Jame
Why Trump’s Desperate Ploy to Be Serious Is a Sham
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles argue that Donald Trump's trip to Camp David wasn't a show of strength but a sign of growing desperation, as he tries to project presidential gravitas while, they contend, becoming trapped in a war he cannot win and surrounded by advisers whose public loyalty masks private disbelief. They break down why Todd Blanche may be discovering the true cost of working for Tru
How Mitch's Wife Blew Up Mystery With Bombshell
Joanna Coles and Daily Beast executive editor Hugh Dougherty break down another extraordinary week in politics, from Donald Trump's unsettling appearance at Lindsey Graham's funeral to the growing mystery surrounding Mitch McConnell's health and the unanswered questions surrounding the photos released by his office. They explain why the silence from Republican leaders has only fueled speculation,
Why Trump Is Melting Down Over His Unsolvable Mess
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles trace what they argue is a turning point for Donald Trump as the consequences of his biggest political bets begin to close in around him. They break down why Trump's Iran strategy has left him boxed in with no clear exit, how the war has reshaped his standing at home and abroad, and why even his closest allies may now be adding to his problems instead of solving them
I Know Dark Secret Truth About Missing Mitch: Guru
Steve Schmidt returns to the Daily Beast Podcast to discuss the extraordinary mystery surrounding Mitch McConnell’s disappearance from public view, why he believes McConnell’s team may be hiding the true extent of the senator’s condition, and what Kentucky’s governor can and can’t do about it. Schmidt also takes aim at Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran war, argues that the conflict has already s
This Is What Trump Is Plotting Instead of Death
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles take a look at Donald Trump’s obsession with outlasting everyone around him, from the strange question of how Trump wants to be remembered to the political future he may be plotting from Mar-a-Lago. They also dissect JD Vance’s new book and the remarkable contradictions at its center: a man searching for God while relentlessly pursuing power, trying to distance himse
This Is the Proof that Trump Fears the Grim Reaper
David Rothkopf and Joanna Coles discuss a whirlwind week of political chaos, from Donald Trump’s rocky White House Correspondents’ Dinner performance and late-night Truth Social barrage to growing questions about the administration’s handling of the Iran conflict and the Pentagon’s casualty figures. They examine why Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Benjamin Netanyahu all appear increasingly boxed in by
This Is My Dark Prediction for How Trump Will Die
Kurt Andersen returns to the Daily Beast Podcast to discuss his provocative new novel The Breakup, a chilling vision of America's future that imagines the country pushed to its breaking point after Donald Trump's death sparks nationwide unrest. Andersen explains why the political chaos of the past few years forced him to make his fictional America even darker, whether the country is already living
This Is What Happens After Trump’s Public Meltdown
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles dive into a week that reveals Donald Trump’s deepest fixations and growing political vulnerabilities, from his unwavering obsession with tariffs to the mounting risks surrounding RFK Jr., soaring measles cases, and a White House increasingly consumed by its own crises. They debate whether Trump’s widely criticized appearance at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Why This Trump Leak is The Most Devastating Yet
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Joanna Coles and Daily Beast executive editor Hugh Dougherty trace the cracks spreading through Donald Trump’s White House as a flood of new leaks reveals an administration gripped by chaos, inf
Melania Is Trying to Ruin Me For Daring to Sue Her
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles break down Donald Trump's latest chaotic moves, starting with his immediate renegotiation of a brand-new Saudi nuclear deal and the astonishing legal escalation in Melania Trump’s lawsuit against Wolff. Coles and Wolff expose the political desperation behind the administration's sudden push for teenage abstinence, alongside Trump's retro attacks on Senator Jon Ossoff
Why Trump's Ballroom Bunker Proves He's Terrified
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Ruth Ben-Ghiat, historian and authoritarian expert speaks with Joanna Coles about whether America is already experiencing the early stages of autocracy, why Donald Trump's behavior follows patterns seen in strongmen throughout history, and what happens when lea
This Moment Proves Trump's Brain Is Pure Porridge
David Rothkopf joins Joanna Coles to discuss Donald Trump's awkward World Cup appearance. A moment complete with loud boos and a bewildered walk across the championship stage, sparks a broader conversation about a president increasingly disconnected from reality at home and abroad. They examine Trump's rambling public appearances, the mounting toll of his foreign policy decisions, and why his crit
I Know the Men’s Issue Pete Hegseth Has Really Got
Jennifer Welch returns to the Daily Beast Podcast after setting off a political firestorm, revealing how one comment about homeschooling landed her in the crosshairs of the Department of Education and conservative media before she and Joanna Coles turn their attention to the week's biggest political battles. From Pete Hegseth's obsession with testosterone and Jennifer's blistering critique of the
Why Loser Trump Melted Down In Front of Me: Wolff
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles confront one of the most unsettling questions of Donald Trump's presidency yet, arguing that his relentless fixation on the 2020 election may be more than political theater as they explore what it could mean for a commander in chief they believe has lost his grip on reality. They break down Trump's increasingly erratic speech, the networks that refused to air it, the
Why Trump Is Fuming About Deranged Speech Fallout
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This Is The Truth About Hegseth's Bizarre HRT Plan
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles trace the latest twists inside Trump's political strategy, from Pete Hegseth's testosterone push and what it could reveal about the battle for the MAGA base in 2028, to Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing and the extraordinary moment that exposed how Trump views the Justice Department. They explain why Blanche's role goes far beyond one nomination, how Trump's obsess
Why Trump's D.C. Makeover Is Getting Even Worse
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Farrah Tomazin, the Daily Beast's Political Correspondent, joins Joanna Coles from Washington, D.C. with an on-the-ground look at Donald Trump's race to remake the nation's capital—and why so ma
This Is The Dark Reason Trump Terrified Graham
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles dig into the political fallout from the sudden death of Lindsey Graham, revealing what Trump was really thinking behind his public tributes, how Truth Social posts are crafted inside his inner circle, and why Graham's complicated relationship with the president was driven as much by fear and access as loyalty. They also dissect the growing speculation surrounding Mit
Why It's Time for Truth Bombs About Lindsey Graham
David Rothkopf joins Joanna Coles to tell unflinching truths about Lindsey Graham, the pilot fish senator to Donald Trump who died suddenly, and shockingly. Rothkpof unmasks the "odious" truth about the shape-shifting, two-faced senator. And he relates it to Trump himself and explains why it's time to tell the truth, and nothing but the truth, about both men's moral turpitude. They examine the bat
Why Trump's Top Legal Goon Can Never Lead DOJ
Andrew Weissmann joins Joanna Coles to explain why politicians can lie to the public with virtually no legal consequences, why Donald Trump's false claims about the 2020 election continue to shape American politics, and what other democracies have done to hold elected officials accountable. Weissmann also weighs in on the nomination of Trump ally Todd Blanche to lead the Justice Department, arguin
Why Trump Is Raging at Enemy Who Keeps Beating Him
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles break down a moment when Donald Trump appears trapped on multiple fronts, from an Iran conflict that refuses to bend to his demands to mounting questions about his political instincts, shrinking leverage, and growing frustrations inside the White House. They explore whether relentless threats against Trump are weighing on him, why his fixation on Air Force One may re
Trump Rocked By New McConnell Health Bombshell
Joanna Coles and Daily Beast executive editor Hugh Dougherty examine the mystery surrounding Mitch McConnell's sudden disappearance from public view after reports of a medical emergency, and why the unanswered questions extend far beyond one senator's health. They explore how McConnell's absence could throw the balance of power in Washington into chaos, why even Donald Trump appears trapped by the
Why Trump's Thirst for Attention Will Unravel Him
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles reveal what they argue is Donald Trump's true guiding principle: not policy, power, or ideology, but an unrelenting pursuit of attention. From Trump's NATO performance and the mystery surrounding his abandoned Qatari "Grift Force One" to the latest twists in E. Jean Carroll's legal victory, they examine how personality continues to shape the presidency. They also bre
I Know How Trump Goons Secretly Pull MAGA Strings
Ashley St. Clair, a former MAGA influencer, speaks to Joanna Coles about her extraordinary journey from rising conservative star to outspoken critic of the movement that made her famous. She reveals how coordinated messaging, dark money, and outrage-driven media shaped the MAGA ecosystem from the inside, reflects on her growing disillusionment with Charlie Kirk and Turning Point, and explains why
The Reason Why Trump Keeps Getting Worse: Wolff
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles break down the latest clues to what's really driving Donald Trump, from his attempts to influence FIFA and his obsession with being at the center of every spectacle to the staggering financial windfall he's reaped from his crypto empire while hundreds of thousands of investors have collectively lost billions. They also unpack the scandal engulfing Democratic Senate h
This Is What Trump's Crazed Posts Are Really About
David Rothkopf speaks with Joanna Coles as Donald Trump heads into a high-stakes NATO summit under a cloud of controversy, after personally intervening in an international soccer dispute that critics say has tainted America's biggest match on the world stage. They unpack the growing panic among America's allies, why European leaders are quietly preparing for a future without Washington, and the ex
Why Trump’s Stupidity and Grift Is Dooming Him
In this special episode of the Daily Beast Podcast, Joanna Coles shares some of her favorite recent conversations: from Jennifer Welch’s unfiltered breakdown of the personalities driving the Trump administration to Kurt Andersen’s fascinating look at how America’s culture helped create the perfect stage for Trump’s rise, and Stephanie Ruhle’s sharp analysis of the economic fallout from global conf
This Is How Trump Will Destroy His Own Goons
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles break down why the political winds may finally be shifting against Donald Trump, and what Michael believes is the single psychological factor that could determine whether his presidency survives the coming midterms. They examine the fallout from Trump's strikes on Iran, the political gamble of rising gas prices, the increasingly competitive Senate map in Texas and Ma
Trump's Beauty Queen Accuser: Why I Live in Fear
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Daily Beast investigative reporter Tom Latchem joins Joanna Coles to discuss his explosive new reporting for his new Punch Up Substack. He reveals how former Miss Switzerland runner-up Beatrice Kuel accuses Donald Trump
Melania Is Unleashing Revenge Dogs on Me: Wolff
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles pull back the curtain on the hidden power brokers shaping Donald Trump’s presidency, revealing why one little-known lawyer may now wield more influence over Trump’s legal strategy than anyone else. Wolff shares explosive new details from his personal legal battle with Melania Trump, explains how Trump’s courtroom tactics are designed to drain opponents through delay
I Know What Trump's D.C. Makeover Is Really About
Katy Tur returns to the Daily Beast Podcast for a candid conversation with Joanna Coles about whether Donald Trump is becoming more isolated, more erratic, and increasingly disconnected from the voters who put him back in the White House. Drawing on over a decade of covering Trump up close, Tur explains why she believes Republicans are growing frustrated behind closed doors, what his behavior coul
I Know the Truth About Trump's Demented Greed
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles unpack what Wolff argues is a fundamental misunderstanding of Donald Trump—not simply that he profits from power, but that he genuinely believes he deserves to, tracing what they call a mindset driven as much by grievance and revenge as greed. They examine the Trump family's latest business entanglements, the growing controversy over self-dealing, the fallout from th
Why SCOTUS Approves of Calling Trump a Sex Abuser
David Rothkopf joins Joanna Coles as the Supreme Court delivers a series of stunning rulings that pierce Donald Trump’s carefully constructed “Golden Dome,” leaving him facing fresh legal humiliation in the E. Jean Carroll case while battles over presidential power, voting rights, and the future of the Federal Reserve intensify. From Natalie Harp’s role as Trump’s “human printer” to empty crowds a
How Trump Is Making Our Birthday a ‘Big Bummer’
Jon Lovett joins Joanna Coles for a blistering conversation on Donald Trump’s political standing, his increasingly erratic public persona, and why Lovett believes the president is doing more to damage Republicans than Democrats ahead of the midterms. Drawing on his experience as an Obama White House speechwriter, Lovett reflects on the opening of the Obama Library, the future of the Democratic Par
Why Trump Inner Circle Fears Blonde Companion, 34
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles unpack another extraordinary week inside Donald Trump's presidency, from a major Supreme Court victory that could dramatically expand presidential power to the increasingly blurred line between church and state, the political fallout from the fragile Iran ceasefire, and why Trump may once again escape the consequences of a foreign policy setback. They also dig into t
Secrets of Trump's Blonde Companion, 34, Exposed
Joanna Coles and Daily Beast executive editor Hugh Dougherty unpack one of the strangest weeks yet inside Trumpworld, from explosive new questions about the president's unusually close relationship with aide Natalie Harp to the bizarre FEMA official who claims he was "teleported" across Georgia. They also break down the MAGA state fair flop, Trump's ongoing obsession with crowd sizes and Washingto
Why Manic Trump Is in His ‘Crazy Uncle’ Era: Wolff
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles examine a White House that suddenly looks far less invincible, as Donald Trump lashes out at Republican senators, alienates allies he desperately needs, and faces growing signs that even the MAGA movement is beginning to question his leadership. They unpack Tucker Carlson's remarkable break with Trump, why JD Vance may be quietly positioning himself for what comes ne
Why Trump’s Grift and Destruction Will Doom Him
Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) returns to the Daily Beast Podcast to break down why he believes America is repeating the same costly mistakes in the Middle East, what years of combat taught him about war, and why he says the latest agreement with Iran leaves the U.S. weaker than before. Rep. Crow tells Joanna Coles what Republican lawmakers tell him behind closed doors about Donald Trump, explains why he
Why Trump's Slimy Humiliation Is Driving Him Mad
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles examine the strange new fixation consuming Donald Trump as the White House grapples with wars abroad, slipping poll numbers, and growing political trouble at home. Drawing on Wolff's conversations with insiders, they explore why an algae-filled reflecting pool has become the president's overwhelming obsession, what it may reveal about his state of mind, and why even
I Know Why Trump's Slimy Goon Squad is Unravelling
David Rothkopf and Joanna Coles unpack a weekend of political chaos that stretches from the collapsing Iran negotiations to the algae-filled disaster of Trump’s reflecting pool renovation, exposing a presidency built on grift, dysfunction, and spectacle. As JD Vance is dispatched to Switzerland to negotiate an impossible peace deal, Trump’s public undermining of his own vice president becomes a wi
I Know Why the Tech Broligarchs Went Full MAGA
Jonathan Weber joins Daily Beast executive editor Hugh Dougherty to explain how San Francisco became the proving ground for the forces reshaping American politics, business, and culture. Drawing from his new book, City on the Edge, Weber traces the rise of the tech billionaires who transformed the city, why so many Silicon Valley power players embraced Donald Trump, and how figures like Elon Musk,
This Is Why the World is Humiliating Trump: Wolff
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles examine why Donald Trump may have stumbled into a new political reality as European leaders stop trying to placate him and begin pushing back instead. They unpack JD Vance's increasingly complicated role in the White House, whether he's positioning himself as Trump's heir or setting himself up to take the blame, and what his new book reveals about ambition, faith, an
Trump and Melania’s Weird Bedroom Secrets Exposed
Joanna Coles and Daily Beast executive editor Hugh Dougherty unpack a remarkable week inside Donald Trump's White House, from explosive new reporting on his late-night routines and the startling revelations in Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan's forthcoming book to questions about Melania Trump's absence, mysterious health concerns, and what these private details reveal about the presidency. They
I Know What Ego Maniac Trump Is Really Fixated On
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles examine why Donald Trump's critics believe his biggest defeat isn't the war in Iran but the strange obsession now consuming the White House: remaking Washington into a permanent monument to himself. Drawing on fresh reporting from inside the administration, Wolff reveals why Trump is fixated on ballrooms, arches, the Kennedy Center and the National Mall even as forei
Why Cornered Trump Is In Full Iran Denial Mode
Anthony Scaramucci joins Joanna Coles to explain why he believes Donald Trump knows his Iran strategy has failed—even as he doubles down in public—and why the White House is increasingly driven by one man's instincts rather than any real decision-making process. Drawing on his time inside Trump's inner circle, Scaramucci unpacks the psychology behind Trump's denial, the hidden panic among administ
I Know The Truth About Trump's Sex Life: Wolff
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles examine Donald Trump's strange relationships with the women closest to him over the course of his 80 years—from Ivana and Marla Maples to the enduring mystery of Melania Trump's absence from public life. They explore how his marriages, obsession with image, and lack of genuine intimacy have shaped the man now occupying the Oval Office, revisiting his connections to J
Why Trump’s ‘Peace Deal’ is a Sham: Rothkopf
David Rothkopf and Joanna Coles take apart Donald Trump’s bizarre White House UFC spectacle, his heavily hyped “deal” with Iran, and what they argue is a presidency increasingly defined by spectacle and self-preservation. From accusations of turning the South Lawn into a political carnival, to a blistering debate over whether Trump’s Iran agreement is diplomacy or surrender, the pair connect the d
Doctor Alarmed by Trump’s Dangerous Health Crisis
Dr. John Gartner returns to The Daily Beast Podcast to mark Donald Trump’s 80th birthday with a deeply provocative conversation about aging, cognitive decline, power, and the presidency. Speaking with Joanna Coles, Gartner argues that the public is witnessing something far more serious than normal aging, laying out his assessment of Trump’s behavior, speech patterns, late-night social media activi
I know Why Trump Is Dreading His 80th Birthday
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles mark Donald Trump entering his ninth decade with a special episode revealing new details about private discussions inside Trump’s circle over his age, health, legacy, and the future of his presidency, culminating in a striking prediction about what may lie ahead during the next two and a half years of the Trump era. On the eve of Trump turning 80, Wolff also traces t
Why Trump’s 80th Birthday Bash Is So Fully Corrupt
David Rothkopf and Joanna Coles recap a week in which Donald Trump stumbled from one self-inflicted crisis to the next, from mounting questions over his handling of Iran and another controversial intelligence pick to renewed scrutiny of the Epstein files and a White House increasingly consumed by political damage control. They also unpack Trump's plan to stage a UFC fight on the South Lawn of the
White House’s New Epstein Scapegoat Is Revealed
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles unpack a week in which the Jeffrey Epstein saga once again consumed Washington, examining explosive new reporting about panic, leaks, and finger-pointing inside the White House while asking who is really trying to shape the narrative around Donald Trump. Wolff argues that the most revealing detail is not Epstein himself but the apparent effort to cast JD Vance as an
Why Trump's Blatant Grift Will Cost Him Dearly
Stephanie Ruhle joins Joanna Coles for a candid and incisive conversation examining the economic fallout from Trump’s escalating conflict with Iran and expands into a sharp examination of wealth, power, political influence, and the growing disconnect between Wall Street and everyday Americans. Ruhle breaks down why soaring energy costs, healthcare struggles, and what she calls a new era of America
Why Trump's Boundless Ego Is Sabotaging Him: Wolff
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles dive into a week that may reveal the limits of Donald Trump’s political dominance, from being loudly booed at a packed Knicks playoff game to turning the White House lawn into a UFC spectacle for his birthday celebration. Wolff argues that Trump’s drive to stamp his name on everything—from sports to immigration to the World Cup—is creating a growing list of political
Trump Chaos Hits a Breaking Point
David Rothkopf and Joanna Coles dive into a week of extraordinary political turmoil, from alarming warnings about Donald Trump’s reshaping of America’s national security apparatus to growing fears over the future of democratic institutions, the intelligence community, and a rapidly escalating Middle East crisis. Along the way, they unpack protests erupting overseas over Trump-linked business ventu
How My Uncle’s Con Is Fully Exposed: Mary Trump
Mary Trump returns to the Daily Beast Podcast on the week of her uncle Donald's 80th birthday to deliver one of her starkest assessments yet of a president she says is facing pressures unlike anything in his life. Drawing on her perspective as both a clinical psychologist and a member of the Trump family, Mary argues that Donald Trump is struggling to maintain control of the narrative as political
Spineless GOP Are Finally Turning Against Trump
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles dissect the growing backlash against Donald Trump's inner circle, from Stephen Miller's escalating deportation agenda to the stunning appointment of Bill Pulte to oversee America's intelligence apparatus. They explore why Republican senators are suddenly questioning the loyalty-first culture that has defined Trump's administration, examine the political fallout from
How Trump's 'Stupid' Move Backfired on Him
Ben Rhodes, former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Obama, speaks with Joanna Coles about why he believes Donald Trump is repeating the mistakes the Obama administration spent years trying to avoid, from Iran and the Strait of Hormuz to the unraveling of decades of American diplomacy. Drawing on his firsthand role in the Iran nuclear negotiations and the reopening of relations with Cu
Why Trump’s Now Losing on a ‘Daily Basis’: Wolff
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles dive into what Wolff argues is the beginning of a dramatic unraveling of Donald Trump’s political project, tracing how the fallout from the Iran conflict, slipping poll numbers, congressional resistance, and growing fractures inside the Republican Party are exposing deeper weaknesses in Trump’s leadership. Along the way, they unpack Trump’s relationship with Benjamin
How I’ll Hold Royals to Account Over Epstein Ties
Andrew Lownie returns to the Daily Beast Podcast to discuss the explosive new paperback edition of his hit book Entitled, revealing how fresh disclosures, newly surfaced Epstein-related material, and a widening police investigation have intensified scrutiny of ex-Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson, and the wider royal family. Lownie argues that what began as a story about one disgraced royal has evolve
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