The Back Room with Andy Ostroy
Episodes
Nikki Fried on Florida's Key Midterm Races and Democrats' Chances of Winning the House and Senate
Nikki Freed, Chair of the Florida Democratic Party, joins Andy Ostroy to discuss the 2026 midterm elections, framing them as an existential threat to…
Marc Levin on his Terrific New Documentary DAUGHTERS OF 9/11
Mark Levin discusses his new documentary, Daughters of 9/11, which follows two women whose fathers died in the attacks as they seek justice for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.
Rick Wilson on Trump, the Midterms, and If a Blue Tidal Wave is Coming
Andy Ostroy and guest Rick Wilson discuss the Supreme Court's ruling on voter rolls, Trump's media ban, and his chaotic UN speech.
S.E. Cupp on Trump, the MAGA Meltdown, the Midterms, the Media Ban, and More
Andy Ostroy and Se Cup discuss the emerging political inflection point against Trump, driven by voter embarrassment and economic betrayal.
Dr. Zaldy Tan on his New Book "What to Remember When You Are Forgetting: How to Live and Thrive with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, and Other Dementias"
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Tara Setmayer Says "Please Dems Don't Blow It!": Trump, the Midterms, and the Fight to Save Democracy
Andy Ostroy and guest Tara Setmayer analyze the 2026 midterm landscape, noting that rising inflation and Trump’s erratic behavior are causing MAGA voters to defect.
Stephanie Grisham on Trump's Second-Term Behavior; the Midterms and Election Integrity; Natalie Harp; and More
Stephanie Grisham joins Andy Ostroy to analyze Trump’s declining approval ratings and the potential chaos following the midterms.
Mark McKinnon on 9/11, 'Trump-a-palooza', Paxton v Talarico and Texas Politics, the Midterms, and More
Host Andy Ostroy marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by reflecting on personal memories and contrasting George W.
Jessica Tarlov on her New Book, Role on The Five, and if Civil Discourse is Possible in Donald Trump's America
Jessica Tarlov discusses her debut book, *I Disagree: Winning Arguments Without Losing Friends*, which blends memoir with practical advice on constructive debate.
Michelle Kinney on the Drama, Chaos, and Danger of Trump 2.0 As We Head Towards the November Midterms
Andy Ostroy and guests JD Vance and Michelle Kinney analyze the escalating Iran conflict as a strategic quagmire and discuss the high stakes of the upcoming midterm elections.
Michael Steele on Trump, DSA, Republican Incompetence, the Midterms, and More
Andy Ostroy and Michael Steele analyze the upcoming midterms, arguing that Trump’s self-serving spending and economic policies are hurting Republican candidates.
Julie Roginsky on DSA, Michigan, Florida, the Midterms, and Natale Harp and the Divinity of Donald Trump
Andy Ostroy and guest Julia Rozinski analyze recent Democratic primary upsets, debating whether progressive victories in Florida and Michigan signal a party shift or a general election liability.
Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar on the Trump/Republican Attempt to Steal the Midterms and the Fight to Stop Them
Andy Ostroy interviews Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar about defending election integrity against federal overreach and misinformation.