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The Chris Cuomo Project

The Chris Cuomo Project

Chris Cuomo 436 Episodes Aug 20, 2026

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.

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Former Pastor John Pavlovitz On How Trump Took Over Christianity
Former Pastor John Pavlovitz On How Trump Took Over Christianity Aug 20, 2026 4570 John Pavlovitz (author, “A Bigger Table,” pastor, and Substack Writer, “The Beautiful Mess”) joins Chris Cuomo to examine how Donald Trump and MAGA have transformed conservative Christianity, why political identity has become so difficult to break, and whether Americans can still be persuaded out of increasingly extreme political camps. Pavlovitz argues that Christian nationalism has become a “Jes
Why I Refuse To Pick A Side
Why I Refuse To Pick A Side Aug 18, 2026 2301 Chris Cuomo digs into the latest comments and questions from the YouTube community, taking on viewers who accuse him of going too easy on Donald Trump, being unfair to Zohran Mamdani, carrying water for Israel, and refusing to choose a political side. He also responds to a Trump voter who says he’s abandoning the GOP over healthcare and affordability, and explains why the anger that originally dro
6 Reasons MAGA’s Islamophobia Will Backfire
6 Reasons MAGA’s Islamophobia Will Backfire Aug 13, 2026 2093 Chris Cuomo breaks down six reasons MAGA’s increasingly anti-Muslim rhetoric is both politically self-defeating and fundamentally at odds with American values, arguing that legitimate concerns about Islamist extremism are being used to cast suspicion on an entire religion.  Chris examines Nancy Mace’s recent comments about Muslim elected officials, the critical difference between Islam and
AOC Just Changed The Conversation
AOC Just Changed The Conversation Aug 11, 2026 2329 Chris Cuomo argues that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is doing exactly what Democrats have to do to beat MAGA in the midterms — and lays out the six changes she's signaling that every Democrat needs to make if they want to win. Chris walks through AOC's viral ABC News clip and explains why her shift toward reasonable messaging on public safety, crime, and coalition-building is exactly the pivot her
The Five Sins Of Todd Blanche
The Five Sins Of Todd Blanche Aug 6, 2026 2620 Chris Cuomo argues that Perez Hilton's viral livestream this week and Todd Blanche's imminent confirmation as Attorney General are proof of the same broken system: one where the wrong agendas are being empowered at the expense of the public interest, and where profitability and loyalty consistently win out over responsibility and independence. Chris lays out the five sins of Todd Blanche and wh
You Can't Debate Someone Like RFK Jr.
You Can't Debate Someone Like RFK Jr. Aug 4, 2026 2471 Chris Cuomo explains why the viral exchange between CNN’s Dana Bash and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reveals a much bigger problem than the debate over vaccines. Using the interview as a case study, Chris breaks down why political conversations have become less about changing minds and more about reinforcing identities, why fact-checking alone often fails, and why so m
Fauci Pleading The Fifth Doesn't Actually Matter
Fauci Pleading The Fifth Doesn't Actually Matter Jul 30, 2026 2398 Chris Cuomo explains why Anthony Fauci pleading the Fifth has become the latest political obsession—and why he doesn’t think it changes much of anything. Chris breaks down what happened during Fauci’s Senate testimony, why his lawyers advised him not to answer questions, why Trump continues to avoid the same scrutiny over the government’s pandemic response, and what we’ve still failed to learn fro
Everything You Hate About The Economy Was A Choice
Everything You Hate About The Economy Was A Choice Jul 28, 2026 2941 For decades, Americans have been told today’s economy is simply the result of capitalism, globalization, or forces beyond anyone’s control. Chris Cuomo argues that’s not true. From housing affordability and healthcare to Wall Street, pensions, student loans, immigration, and AI, Chris breaks down the political choices that reshaped the American economy, and why he believes those decisions, not ide
The Krassensteins Are Overshooting On Trump
The Krassensteins Are Overshooting On Trump Jul 23, 2026 3565 Brian Krassenstein and Ed Krassenstein (writers, entrepreneurs, and political commentators) join Chris Cuomo for an extended conversation about the political battles shaping the next election—and the one issue they believe could matter more than anything else: AI. Chris, Brian, and Ed debate whether Democrats are missing their biggest opportunities against Trump, how Republicans continue to domin
Corruption Just Became Trump’s Biggest Problem
Corruption Just Became Trump’s Biggest Problem Jul 21, 2026 3055 Chris Cuomo breaks down why JD Vance is already blowing his chance at the presidency, why Trump's corruption just became his biggest political weakness, and why Democrats should be beating Trump by way more than they are heading into the 2026 midterms. Cuomo opens with a direct warning to Vance: step up or step off. The Vice President is either glossing over what everyone can see or outright pr
Brian Tyler Cohen Explains What Democrats Must Do Next
Brian Tyler Cohen Explains What Democrats Must Do Next Jul 16, 2026 4100 Brian Tyler Cohen (YouTube and podcast host, “No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen,” and author, “The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World”) joins Chris Cuomo to discuss why Democrats have a real opportunity heading into the midterms — and what they must do differently if they want to keep it. Chris and Brian break down why disruption is driving American politics, why Democrats are posi
Lindsey Graham Proved What’s Wrong With American Politics
Lindsey Graham Proved What’s Wrong With American Politics Jul 14, 2026 2898 Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death has prompted tributes from across the political spectrum, but Chris Cuomo argues that honoring someone’s life doesn’t mean ignoring their legacy. Chris examines Graham’s remarkable rise from a difficult childhood to one of the most influential Republicans in Washington, while confronting the political transformation that defined his career. From calling Donald

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