The Chris Cuomo Project
The Chris Cuomo Project is the official podcast of award-winning veteran broadcast journalist Chris Cuomo. Chris’ independent voice provides listeners with an up-close view of politics, global affairs, and American culture from a vantage point uniquely shaped by decades of insider experience. Every Tuesday, Chris presents his signature take on today’s pressing current events — and explores how these stories are being covered by all sides of the media — through in-depth interviews with newsmakers, tastemakers, and other influential figures. On Thursdays, Chris shares insights into subjects that deeply matter to him personally, and answers YouTube comments and listener phone calls. Free from the constraints of a traditional media organization, The Chris Cuomo Project is home to independents, free agents, and those who don’t fit nicely on one side or the other.
Episodes
Everything Costs More And Trump Owns It
Chris Cuomo reacts to new inflation data showing consumer prices rose 4.2% in May—the highest level in three years—and explains why he believes the report could become Donald Trump’s biggest political problem. Cuomo responds to Trump’s claim that he “loves” the latest numbers and argues that voters care far more about what they’re paying for gas, groceries, housing, and everyday necessities than a
James Carville Wants Democrats To Go Scorched Earth On Trump
James Carville (political strategist & consultant) joins Chris Cuomo to explain why he believes Donald Trump poses a unique threat to America, why Democrats need to stop playing defense, and why he thinks it’s time to go all-in against Trump and MAGA. Carville argues that Trump’s actions are doing lasting damage to the country, while Cuomo challenges whether anger and escalation are actually the b
3 Signs Of The Coming Political Apocalypse
Chris Cuomo lays out what he believes are the three signs of a coming political apocalypse: Trump’s transformation of MAGA into a movement centered on personal grievance and retribution, the rise of outsider candidates like Graham Platner who can survive scandals and scrutiny that would destroy traditional politicians, and the upheaval surrounding Scott Pelley’s firing from 60 Minutes. Cuomo argue
Trump Walked Into Iran Without A Plan
Chris Cuomo explains why he believes there will be no meaningful deal with Iran anytime soon, arguing that Trump’s approach suffers from three major flaws: Iran’s leadership doesn’t trust him after he abandoned the original nuclear agreement, the United States entered this confrontation without the international coalition that made previous negotiations possible, and America lacks the political wi
MAGA Is About To Run Into Reality
Chris Cuomo explains why the Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico may be the clearest test yet of whether MAGA politics are finally colliding with economic reality. Cuomo argues that Republicans are increasingly leaning on culture-war outrage while voters become more focused on affordability, wages, healthcare costs, and economic frustration. He also breaks down why he believes
Chris Cuomo Fires Back At The Epstein Conspiracy Theorists
Chris Cuomo responds directly to viewers accusing him of ties to Jeffrey Epstein, calls out what he sees as blatant hypocrisy surrounding January 6, and warns against the growing number of Americans casually talking about political violence and civil war. He also explains why social media and “gotcha politics” are making it harder for people to think critically or engage in good faith.
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Trump Is Reagan’s Bizarro Twin
Chris Cuomo lays out the analogy he says explains this entire political moment: Ronald Reagan was Superman, and Donald Trump is Bizarro — the dark, distorted mirror image selling the same thing with none of the charm. Trump isn't original, Cuomo argues. He's running Reagan's playbook with all of the darkness and none of the optimism.
Cuomo breaks down the structural parallels: the same supply-sid
Neil deGrasse Tyson Finally Takes UFOs Seriously
Neil deGrasse Tyson (astrophysicist, “StarTalk” podcast host, and author, “Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter”) joins Chris Cuomo for a wide-ranging conversation on why the longtime UFO skeptic is finally taking the UAP conversation seriously — and what changed.
Tyson explains why the recent wave of military whistleblowers and congressional hearings pushed him to e
Trump’s China Trip Was Over Before It Started
President Trump's state visit to China was over before he even left the ground. In his comments to reporters before departing for Beijing, Trump said he doesn't even consider Americans' financial situation when making foreign policy decisions — that the only thing that matters to him is keeping Iran from getting a nuclear weapon. That admission, paired with what's actually happening at this summit
The 46 UFO Videos the Government Doesn’t Want You to See
Jeremy Corbell (investigative journalist and co-host, “Weaponized” podcast) joins Chris Cuomo to discuss the latest push for UAP transparency, the 46 military videos Congress wants released, and why he believes the public is closer than ever to learning what the government knows about unidentified anomalous phenomena.
Corbell explains how he and veteran reporter George Knapp have spent years obta
Top 5 Ways Trump Broke MAGA’s Biggest Promises
Chris Cuomo lays out the top five ways Donald Trump is screwing the MAGA movement that put him in office — the fundamental failures that will define the midterms, not the daily noise.
Chris walks through the death of America First, a war in Iran Trump promised he'd never start, the spending and debt that has betrayed every conservative principle, a healthcare crisis Trump is ignoring, and the way
The Met Gala Is Why Regular People Feel Left Behind
Chris Cuomo uses the Met Gala as a jumping off point for a bigger argument about the midterms and the widening gap between those in power and the people they claim to represent. With Trump fumbling affordability, health care, and a war in Iran with no clear exit, Cuomo argues the opportunity to fight for working people has been handed to anyone willing to pick it up — and events like the Met Gala
Trump Just Made Comey A Hero
Chris Cuomo reacts to the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey over a “86 47” seashell Instagram post and the controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel after his “expectant widow” joke about Melania Trump.
Cuomo argues that going after figures like Comey and Kimmel over speech doesn’t weaken them—it makes them more powerful. In his view, efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to punish critic
The Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Changed Nothing
Chris Cuomo breaks down the aftermath of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting and why the response says more about the system than the event itself.
Cuomo unpacks the Norah O'Donnell 60 Minutes interview where Trump was pressed on the shooter's manifesto, and asks why a network correspondent platformed the writings of a madman in the first place. He argues the violence wasn't just abou
The Iran War Has No Exit
Ian Bremmer (President and Founder, Eurasia Group and GZERO Media) joins Chris Cuomo to break down where the Iran war is actually heading — and why the short-term politics are masking a much more serious long-term problem.
Bremmer walks through the state of the ceasefire talks, the role Jared Kushner is playing in negotiations, and why Trump now has marginally more leverage than he did in the fir
The Case For Striking Iran Over Nukes Falls Apart
Chris Cuomo breaks down the central claim driving the U.S. response to Iran: that the regime was on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon. Drawing on recent reporting and statements from international watchdogs, Cuomo argues that the timeline being presented publicly does not match the underlying facts.
He explains the critical distinction between enriched uranium and a deployable nuclear weap
Trump Has Lost The Plot
Chris Cuomo argues that President Trump has “lost the plot” — focusing on Iran while missing the issues that matter most at home.
He breaks down why the current approach to Iran may be strengthening the regime’s influence rather than weakening it, and why the justification for urgency around nuclear threats doesn’t fully hold up under scrutiny. Cuomo also explains how messaging failures and strat
What The Epstein Files Actually Reveal
David Enrich (Deputy Investigations Editor, The New York Times) joins Chris Cuomo to break down what the Epstein files actually reveal and why the most important part of the story may be the money.
Enrich explains how Epstein built and sustained his wealth, how major financial institutions continued doing business with him despite repeated red flags, and why following that money is key to underst
The Iran War Is a Trap
Chris Cuomo breaks down the Iran conflict as a political moment rather than just a foreign policy story, arguing that the current cease-fire and ongoing tensions reflect instability — not resolution.
He examines why Iran retains leverage despite recent developments, how the situation has evolved into a strategic stalemate, and why traditional arguments about the war are unlikely to move voters. C
Trump Is About to Make a Big Mistake on Iran
Chris Cuomo breaks down President Trump’s escalating threats to strike Iranian infrastructure if a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz isn’t reached — and why he argues that approach would hurt civilians far more than the regime.
He explains why bombing power plants, bridges, and critical systems is unlikely to trigger regime change, how the deadline strategy risks backfiring, and why the U.S. ma
The Real Meaning of Easter Has Nothing to Do With Religion
Chris Cuomo explores the real meaning of Easter, breaking down Holy Week, Passover, and the origins of religious tradition to argue that the core message has less to do with faith—and more to do with human behavior, forgiveness, and change.
He examines how Christianity borrowed from earlier traditions, why symbols like Easter and resurrection predate religion, and what lessons actually matter now
This Is Why Israel Won’t Back Down
Naftali Bennett (Former Prime Minister of Israel) joins Chris Cuomo to explain how Israel sees its war with Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas — and why he believes stopping now would be more dangerous than continuing.
Bennett argues that Iran’s nuclear ambitions and regional proxy network left Israel with no real alternative but to act early, before the threat becomes unavoidable. He explains the differ
How Does This End in Iran
Chris Cuomo brings together key moments from this week’s Cuomo Mornings on SiriusXM, featuring conversations with Representative Ryan Zinke (R-MT) and former Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), along with calls from listeners reacting to America’s growing conflict with Iran.
Zinke argues the threat remains urgent, warning that Iran’s nuclear capability and stated intent make it dangerous to step back too
Why the Shutdown Isn’t Ending Anytime Soon
Chris Cuomo explains why the partial government shutdown is no longer a partisan stalemate but a political strategy — and why Trump now owns the outcome.
From a rejected deal to the role of the SAVE Act, Cuomo walks through how both sides are calculating advantage while the real-world impact builds, from strained systems like TSA to broader government breakdown. He also looks at what this moment
This Is How World War 3 Could Actually Start
Chris Cuomo breaks down why the current conflict with Iran could escalate far beyond what the White House is anticipating.
Cuomo argues that the real danger isn’t just the initial strike, but everything that follows — from Hezbollah re-engaging along Israel’s northern border to instability across the Middle East and the risk of global escalation. He lays out how choke points like the Strait of Ho
What Happens If Iran’s Regime Falls
Cameron Khansarinia (Chief of Staff to Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last monarch and a leading figure among opposition groups) joins Chris Cuomo to break down whether regime change in Iran is actually possible — and what could come next.
Khansarinia explains why he believes the current moment presents a real opportunity for change, arguing that many Iranians oppose the regime but lack t
What This War Looks Like on Israel’s Lebanon Border
Chris Cuomo travels to Israel’s border with Lebanon to show why the northern front may matter as much as anything happening inside Iran.From kibbutzim turned into fortified communities to schools outfitted with bulletproof glass, Cuomo documents how life has changed in northern Israel as Hezbollah attacks continue and the conflict expands beyond airstrikes and political messaging. He speaks with r
What the World Is Getting Wrong About the Iran War
Chris Cuomo reports from Israel as the war with Iran continues to escalate, offering a perspective that looks very different from the debate happening back in the United States.
Cuomo explains why Americans are viewing the conflict primarily through politics and media narratives, while people in the region see it as an existential fight playing out in real time. He breaks down the competing motiv
Max Amini Explains What People Don’t Get About Iran
Max Amini (comedian and actor) joins Chris Cuomo to talk about what the world misunderstands about Iran and the people who live there.
Born in Arizona to an Iranian family and raised partly in Iran, Amini describes what it was like growing up between two cultures — experiencing both the warmth of Persian culture and the repression of the Islamic Republic. He explains the “double life” many Irania
Trump’s Iran Strike and the Regime Change Debate
Chris Cuomo brings together key moments from this week’s Cuomo Mornings on SiriusXM, featuring conversations with former National Security Adviser John Bolton and Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), along with calls from listeners reacting to America’s growing conflict with Iran.Bolton lays out why he believes regime change in Tehran is the only viable path to eliminating Iran’s nuclear threat and explains w
What the U.S. and Israel Are Really Doing in Iran
Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus (Ret.) (Senior Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and Former IDF Spokesperson) joins Chris Cuomo to explain how Israel sees the war with Iran — and why Israeli leaders reject the idea that Israel is dragging the United States into the conflict.
Conricus breaks down how the strikes unfolded, what intelligence triggered the timing of the attack, and why he bel
War With Iran — Now What?
Chris Cuomo opens with a blunt declaration: America is at war. He questions how we got here, what authority was used, and whether anyone in Washington can clearly define the objective or the exit strategy. If this is the biggest decision of the administration, what happens next — and who owns it?
Mike Huckabee (U.S. Ambassador to Israel) joins Chris for a pointed conversation about the U.S.-Israe
Tom Homan on ICE Under Fire
Chris Cuomo brings together key moments from this week’s Cuomo Mornings on SiriusXM, featuring conversations with White House border czar Tom Homan, Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA), and callers weighing in on immigration enforcement and the State of the Union.
Homan responds to criticism over ICE training standards, detention facilities, recent use-of-force incidents, and calls for greater transparenc
Trump’s State of the Union Proves He Has No Answers
Chris Cuomo breaks down what Trump’s State of the Union actually revealed — and why the biggest takeaway wasn’t the applause lines or the outrage, but the absence of real solutions.
Cuomo argues that beneath the pageantry and partisan theatrics was something far more consequential: a president who still doesn’t have workable answers on affordability, health care, economic pressure, or transparenc
What Obama Can Teach Democrats Right Now (feat. Brian Tyler Cohen)
Brian Tyler Cohen (YouTube and podcast host, “No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen”) joins Chris Cuomo to break down his viral sit-down with Barack Obama — and what the former president’s message reveals about the Democratic Party’s identity crisis heading into 2026 and 2028.
Cohen explains why the interview exploded online, what Obama represents in today’s media environment, and why cultural cachet now
Michael Eric Dyson & Gary Vee on Jesse Jackson and Algorithms
Chris Cuomo brings together key moments from this week’s Cuomo Mornings on SiriusXM, featuring conversations with Michael Eric Dyson and Gary Vaynerchuk as the country reflects on the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson.
Dyson shares personal stories from decades alongside Jackson, tracing his rise after Dr. King’s assassination, the Rainbow Coalition campaigns of 1984 and 1988, and the rel
Why the FCC Is Going After Colbert
Chris Cuomo breaks down why CBS and Paramount blocked Stephen Colbert from broadcasting an interview with Texas State Rep. James Talarico and why the justification being floated about the “equal time” rule doesn’t hold up.
Cuomo walks through the history of the 1934 Communications Act, the Mayflower Doctrine, and the Fairness Doctrine to explain what the FCC actually regulates — and what it doesn
This Isn’t Over: The ICE Fight Is Just Beginning
Chris Cuomo explains why the battle over ICE enforcement is entering a more dangerous phase — not winding down. He argues that what many see as isolated clashes are actually part of a broader pattern: heightened federal presence, sharper rhetoric, and political incentives that reward confrontation over resolution.
Cuomo breaks down how enforcement tactics, protest dynamics, and partisan messaging
Chris Cuomo and Andrew Cuomo on Trump, Epstein, and the Midterms
Highlights from this week’s Cuomo Mornings on SiriusXM feature a wide-ranging and candid conversation between Chris Cuomo and his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Andrew weighs in on the Epstein fallout, why he believes the issue has metastasized beyond MAGA politics, and how Democrats could use it in upcoming investigations. The brothers debate immigration enforcement, ICE tactics
Epstein Is Everything
Chris Cuomo makes a blunt admission: he was wrong to treat the Epstein story as noise. “Epstein is everything,” he says — not because of conspiracy theories or partisan gotchas, but because the files expose how power protects itself.
Cuomo breaks down why this isn’t about Pizzagate, QAnon, or scoring points against Donald Trump. It’s about a two-tiered system where elites operate under different
How Trump Might Rig the Midterms
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Chris Cuomo lays out why he believes the Trump administration is laying the groundwork to interfere with the midterms — and why this moment can’t be dismissed as another off-the-cuff remark. Cuomo walks through Trump’s fixation on Georgia, the seizure of
Kevin O’Leary and Matt Taibbi on Power, Money, and What’s Breaking America
Chris Cuomo highlights key moments from this week’s Cuomo Mornings on SiriusXM, bringing together two conversations that cut through noise and ideology.
Kevin O’Leary joins to break down the reality of the U.S. economy beneath the headlines — from tariffs and affordability to why small businesses are getting squeezed while markets stay near record highs. Cuomo presses O’Leary on whether Trump’s p
Don Lemon’s Arrest Is Bigger Than Don Lemon
Chris Cuomo reacts to and analyzes the arrest of Don Lemon following a protest inside a Minnesota church, arguing that the case raises far bigger questions than Lemon himself. Cuomo explains why personal feelings about Lemon — his style, his choices, or his politics — are clouding a more serious issue: whether the government should be deciding who counts as a journalist and when reporting becomes
Trump’s One-Year Report Card: The Real Score
Chris Cuomo delivers a one-year report card on Donald Trump’s second term, grading the presidency category by category based on what Americans are actually experiencing. From immigration enforcement and civil rights to the economy, foreign policy, and the country’s overall sense of stability, Cuomo lays out where the administration delivered, where it fell short, and where the consequences have be
What Minnesota Is Exposing About Immigration and Power
Chris Cuomo brings together key moments from this week’s Cuomo Mornings on SiriusXM as the fallout from Minnesota collides with immigration enforcement, political rhetoric, and the fight over what comes next.Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) weighs in on the administration’s aggressive approach, sanctuary city policies, and why breakdowns between federal, state, and local authorities helped fuel chaos. Cuom
Minnesota Is the Pattern, Not the Exception
Chris Cuomo breaks down why what’s unfolding in Minnesota isn’t an isolated failure, but a repeatable pattern driven by escalation, provocation, and political convenience. He walks through how federal immigration enforcement tactics collided with protest, rhetoric, and poor leadership decisions — producing outcomes that were foreseeable long before they became deadly.Cuomo argues this moment force
Minnesota Is the Warning Sign for What Comes Next
Chris Cuomo responds to the killing of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and intensive care nurse with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs who was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis during protests over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Cuomo walks through what we actually know, why local leaders are pushing back hard against federal enforcement tactics, and
Lara Trump, James Carville, and America’s Breaking Points
Chris Cuomo curates key moments from the past week of Cuomo Mornings in this YouTube edition, pulling together the conversations that defined the show as debates over power, policy, and real-world consequences continued to collide on his SiriusXM program.
Lara Trump addresses questions about tariffs, health care costs, and why she argues President Trump’s economic strategy is delivering results
What Trump Is Really Doing With Greenland
Chris Cuomo breaks down what’s actually behind Trump’s sudden push around Greenland — and why it fits a familiar pattern in how power and pressure are used. Cuomo explains how disruption is often deployed as leverage, not something meant to fully play out, and why markets, institutions, and allies are rarely allowed to absorb the consequences people are told to expect. The rapid shift from tariff
Why Politics No Longer Reflects Most Americans
Michael Smerconish (host, SiriusXM’s The Michael Smerconish Program, and CNN’s Smerconish) joins Chris Cuomo to break down why American politics no longer reflects where most voters actually are. Cuomo examines how outrage-driven media, closed primaries, and algorithmic incentives reward the loudest fringe voices while sidelining the practical concerns of independents and moderates — from affordab
America's "6-7" Moment: January 6 and Renee Good
Chris Cuomo breaks down how the viral “6–7” trend isn’t just internet nonsense, but a symptom of something deeper — a growing rejection of certainty, authority, and good-faith interpretation in American life. What starts as shorthand for “this means nothing” becomes a way to dismiss facts, accountability, and moral clarity in a country still grappling with January 6.Cuomo connects that mindset to
Why Trump Talks Chaos Instead of Costs
Chris Cuomo breaks down why the nonstop political firestorms — from foreign crises to culture-war flashpoints — keep pulling attention away from the one issue hitting Americans hardest: the cost of living. From housing and health care to groceries, insurance, and wages, everyday affordability is squeezing families across the political spectrum, even as outrage-driven headlines dominate the convers
What Really Happened in Venezuela (and What Comes Next)
Chris Cuomo breaks down the competing reactions to what just happened in Venezuela and why that “pick a side” framing misses the real issue. He lays out why the operation went forward, what it cost, why the aftermath is more complicated than “bad guy out, good guys in,” and the biggest unanswered questions about what the Trump administration is doing now and what comes next.
Then, Rick de la Tor
Why Copying Trump Keeps Backfiring
Chuck Rocha (political consultant, Democratic strategist, and President & Founder, Solidarity Strategies) joins Chris Cuomo to break down what Democrats are getting wrong heading into the midterms and why “fighting harder” is not the same as winning. Rocha explains how campaigns are being distorted by incentive structures that reward outrage, viral conflict, and online validation over persuasion a
Five Predictions That Will Define 2026
Chris Cuomo lays out five interconnected predictions for 2026 — not as isolated forecasts, but as a chain reaction driven by exhaustion, escalation, and a public fed up with how power is exercised. He warns that the rising stakes of political rhetoric and performative outrage make some kind of major internal attack increasingly likely, and explains why the aftermath — misinformation, blame, and ma
Why “Success” Still Leaves So Many People Miserable
Kevin Dahlstrom (Founder, Bolt Health) joins Chris Cuomo for a wide-ranging conversation about why money, status, and constant striving so often fail to produce a good life — and what actually does.
The discussion begins with Dahlstrom’s viral list of 55 rules for life and expands into a deeper look at health, performance, purpose, and the quiet habits that compound over decades. Cuomo and Dahlst
A Christmas Reality Check for the Comment Section
Chris Cuomo responds directly to YouTube comments and viewer pushback in a holiday-week comments episode, addressing reactions to his takes on rage bait, Trump, Venezuela, due process, and whether constant outrage actually helps Democrats win power. He explains why condemning Trump at maximum volume may feel righteous but often fails politically, and why selective outrage — especially around war,
What “Real Ones” Get Wrong
Chris Cuomo takes on one of the most overused labels in politics right now: being a “real one.” He argues that what passes for authenticity on both the right and the left has devolved into hot talk, algorithm-driven outrage, and performative aggression that feels powerful online but delivers nothing in real life. From MAGA’s unconditional loyalty to Trump to the left’s growing temptation to mirror
Ro Khanna on How Democrats Can Win Without Becoming Trump
Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) joins Chris Cuomo to lay out what he believes is the strongest path forward for Democrats—one that centers affordability, health care, wages, and jobs instead of endless outrage over Donald Trump. Khanna explains why letting Affordable Care Act subsidies expire would hurt millions of Americans, how Medicare for All could reduce costs by cutting middlemen and negotia
What the Government Still Isn’t Telling Us About UAPs
Dan Farah (director and producer, “The Age of Disclosure”) joins Chris Cuomo to explain why dozens of senior military, intelligence, and political officials are now going on the record about unidentified anomalous phenomena—and why the U.S. government has kept so much hidden for decades. Farah breaks down how his documentary brought together bipartisan voices with direct knowledge of UAP programs,
Anthony Scaramucci on How Trump Broke American Politics
Anthony Scaramucci (Founder and Managing Partner, SkyBridge Capital, former White House Communications Director, and author, “Solana Rising: Investing in the Fast Lane of Crypto”) joins Chris Cuomo to break down how Trump’s influence reshaped American politics — from loyalty culture and broken institutions to the money pipelines that fuel the outrage economy. Scaramucci explains why Trumpism still
The Truth We’re Missing About UFOs and 3I Atlas
Avi Loeb (Frank B. Baird, Jr., Professor of Science, Harvard University) joins Chris Cuomo to break down why the interstellar object 3I Atlas challenges what we think we know about space, evidence, and scientific certainty. Loeb explains what makes this visitor unusual, why early observations don’t fit the standard “it’s just a comet” answer, and why the scientific community keeps shutting down po
The Rage Bait Era Has Arrived
Rage bait isn’t just a trend — it’s the 2025 Oxford Word of the Year, and Chris Cuomo says that tells you everything about where American politics and media are headed. He breaks down how algorithms, influencers, and outrage merchants on both the right and left have replaced real public sentiment with manufactured fury, turning selective outrage into a political force that now dictates our reality
Inside the Democrats’ Winning Formula (with Brian Tyler Cohen)
Brian Tyler Cohen (YouTube and podcast host, “No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen,” and MS NOW Contributor) joins Chris Cuomo for a conversation about how Democrats can win in an outrage-driven media environment. They dig into why affordability messaging works across the spectrum — from Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill to Zohran Mamdani — and why the left must balance real-world issues with the dai
Cuomo Fires Back at the Comment Section
Chris Cuomo responds directly to a flood of viewer comments and questions — from accusations that he’s “changed,” to criticism of his Alan Dershowitz interview, to claims that he’s too hard or too soft on Trump. He addresses confusion around shutdown politics, breaks down the realities of the ACA debate, and pushes back on misinformation about what Trump did or didn’t do — including his shifting c
America’s Political Meltdown Is Here
Chris Cuomo connects a string of recent political stories — from Trump signing the Epstein files bill to Delegate Stacey Plaskett exchanging texts with Epstein during a 2019 hearing to Rep. Cory Mills’ stolen-valor scandal — to illustrate how each episode exposes the same habits of denial, excuse-making, and selective outrage that define today’s politics. Cuomo explains why these narratives are su
What Rand Paul Says the Epstein Files Really Reveal
Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) joins Chris Cuomo to break down why the fight over the Epstein files has become a test of public trust — and why he supported full disclosure even while warning people not to expect bombshell revelations. Cuomo presses Paul on how Washington keeps feeding suspicion through secrecy and mixed messages, what real accountability would look like, and why both parties are
Will Judges Save Democracy — or Kill It? (with Alan Dershowitz)
Alan Dershowitz (lawyer, author, and Professor of Law, Emeritus, Harvard Law School) joins Chris Cuomo for a tough, unvarnished look at whether America’s courts can still be trusted to hold the line in a democracy under pressure. Cuomo pushes on the cases shaping Trump’s legal future, the role of partisan judges, and the growing belief that the judiciary is no longer an impartial guardrail but a p
The Real Reason the Shutdown Ended
Chris Cuomo explains why the shutdown outrage was never going to deliver real gains — not because the left was wrong, but because they were boxed in by laws and limits that made a clean, moral fight impossible. He walks through how progressives pushed for affordability, transparency, and protections on subsidies, but were forced into a deal shaped by rules written years ago under earlier administr
Trump Is His Own Worst Enemy
Chris Cuomo explains why Donald Trump’s greatest threat isn’t the radical left or his political opponents — it’s his own agenda. From tariffs and SNAP cuts to open corruption and tone-deaf optics like his privately funded “Arc de Trump,” Cuomo argues Trump’s way of “keeping promises” is destroying the very movement that built him.
Cuomo shows how Trump’s policies are punishing the same working-cl
The Real War for America Has Begun
Chris Cuomo breaks down what 2025's off-year elections reveal about America’s political realignment — and why he calls it the real war for the country’s future. Voters across the country sent a clear message: they’re tired of chaos, exhausted by extremes, and demanding something that actually works.
In New York City, former Governor Andrew Cuomo lost the mayor’s race to Assemblymember Zohran Ma
Things Are Going to Get Worse
Chris Cuomo warns that America’s outrage cycle isn’t slowing down — it’s speeding up. From politics to social media, anger has become the new currency, and both sides are cashing in. As division deepens and distrust spreads, Cuomo explains why the system now rewards conflict over cooperation, and why that means things are going to get worse before they get better.
He breaks down what it would t
Inside the Outrage Economy with the Krassenstein Brothers
Brian and Ed Krassenstein (writers, entrepreneurs, and political commentators) join Chris Cuomo to talk about how social media fuels outrage and misinformation — and what can still be done to fix it. The brothers, known for their outspoken political commentary and massive online following, discuss what they’ve learned about truth, bias, and the business of being loud in America’s attention economy
The Shutdown That Could Decide the Midterms
Chris Cuomo breaks down how the looming government shutdown and economic frustration are shaping the midterm elections — from tariffs and health care costs to the political messaging war over who’s to blame. He looks at what’s really driving voters’ anger and why both parties are struggling to connect with the middle.
Cuomo also examines how Kalshi’s political betting markets are tracking the rac
Inside the “No Kings” Protests — and What Comes Next
Robert Weissman (Co-President, Public Citizen) joins Chris Cuomo following the No Kings protests of October 18, 2025 — a nationwide movement that drew an estimated five to seven million people across more than 2,700 U.S. cities in what organizers call the largest single-day protest in American history. As one of the event’s lead organizers, Weissman explains how Public Citizen, the progressive con
The Gen Z Activist Taking On Outrage Culture
Gen Z activist Manu Meel, co-founder and CEO of BridgeUSA, a student-led nonprofit that trains young people to hold civil, moderated discussions across political divides, joins Chris Cuomo to explain how his generation is fighting political polarization by turning outrage into conversation. Meel says young Americans—raised on algorithms and anger—are ready for something new, building more than 100
BONUS: Trump’s Revenge Tour and Bolton’s Indictment
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton has been indicted on 18 counts tied to classified documents — a case that underscores how far the Trump administration’s Justice Department is willing to go to target former insiders. Chris Cuomo breaks down what’s behind the indictment, why the evidence may not hold up, and what it reveals about how “lawfare” has become the weapon of choice in American
Chris Cuomo Responds to Viewers Fed Up With Both Parties
Chris Cuomo responds to a new round of listener calls and viewer comments, including reactions to Donald Trump’s “I hate my opponents” remark, criticism of his take on Jimmy Kimmel’s removal from air, and debate over the killing of Charlie Kirk. Callers question whether Citizens United has corrupted politics, argue that both parties have failed, and challenge Chris on his views about outrage and d
The Trump Memo Blurring Protest and Terrorism
In late September, President Donald Trump issued National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 (NSPM-7) — a sweeping directive ordering federal agencies to target what it calls “domestic terrorism” linked to so-called anti-fascist movements. Citing incidents like the assassination of Charlie Kirk and riots in Los Angeles and Portland, the memo instructs law enforcement to investigate “anti-American,
Trump Is EXACTLY What the Insurrection Act Tried to STOP
President Trump has deployed National Guard troops to Washington D.C., Portland, and Chicago — a show of force that raises questions about presidential power and the limits of the law. Chris Cuomo examines how the Insurrection Act of 1807 and the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 were designed to separate military authority from civilian law enforcement, and why those boundaries matter now.
Cuomo expla
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