The Daily Beast Podcast

Host Joanna Coles interviews former FBI general counsel Andrew Weissman about the stalled confirmation of Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche due to Republican senators' objections.

Michael Wolff and Joanna Robinson analyze Trump’s desperate attempt to appear presidential at Camp David, highlighting his cabinet’s insincere loyalty.

Host Joanna Coles and executive editor Hugh Doherty discuss the mystery surrounding Senator Mitch McConnell’s health, noting suspicious photos and a lack of transparency from his office.

Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles discuss Donald Trump’s foreign policy failures, particularly the stalled war in Iran and missteps regarding Ukraine and Israel.

Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles discuss the PR transformation of Lindsey Graham following his death and the potential political impact of Donald Trump’s mortality.

Hosts and guest David Rothkopf analyze Donald Trump’s psychological state, citing imposter syndrome and erratic Truth Social posts following a disastrous White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

Host Joanna Coles interviews novelist Kurt Anderson about his new book, *The Breakup*, which imagines Donald Trump dying of a stroke in 2045, sparking a right-wing uprising.

Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles analyze Donald Trump’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner speech, debating whether his performance was an act of arrogance or a sign of desperation.

Hosts Joanna Coles and Hugh Hewitt discuss Trump’s chaotic administration, highlighting Oval Office rage over Iran and the Pentagon’s removal of four soldiers’ names from its casualty list.

Joanna Coles and Michael Wolff discuss Trump’s legacy of "breakage," including a shifting Saudi nuclear deal and new abstinence-only teen health policies.

Host Joanna Coles interviews historian Dr.

Host Joanna Coles and guest David Rothkopf criticize President Trump’s cognitive decline and lack of empathy, citing his booing at the World Cup and indifference to soldier deaths in Iran.

Jen Welsh joins Joanna Coles to discuss Pete Hegseth’s controversial stance on military testosterone testing, which she mocks as a sign of insecurity.

Hosts Michael Wolff and Joanna Stern analyze Donald Trump’s mental state, citing his obsession with the 2020 election, and his recent speech criticizing ABC and NBC.

Host Joanna Coles and executive editor Hugh Doherty dissect Donald Trump’s rambling speech on election conspiracy theories, which sparked 25th Amendment calls from Gavin Newsom.

The Daily Beast podcast examines the failures of Donald Trump’s DC beautification projects, including the drained Reflecting Pool and discolored Meridian Hill Park fountain.

The hosts analyze Donald Trump’s reaction to Lindsey Graham’s death, discussing Graham’s closeted sexuality and his strategy of sucking up to maintain access.

Host Joanna Coles and guest David Rothkopf discuss the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, criticizing his opportunistic alignment with Donald Trump and its impact on US institutions.

Host Joanna Coles interviews former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissman about his book *Liar’s Kingdom*, arguing that politicians should face legal consequences for lying.

Joanna Cules and Michael Wolfe analyze Donald Trump’s fixation on death, citing his aggressive rhetoric toward Iran and heightened White House security.

Host Adrian Coles and executive editor Hugh Doherty discuss the political fallout from Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization, including speculation about his condition and potential Senate vacancies.

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Host Joanna Coles and guest David Rothkopf critique President Trump’s erratic behavior, including his interference in a US soccer match and racist Truth Social posts.

Host Joanna Coles interviews Jennifer Welsh, Kurt Anderson, and Stephanie Ruhle on this special Fourth of July episode.

Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles analyze the 2026 midterm elections, focusing on Donald Trump’s potential to undermine Republicans and the rising "blue wave" driven by voter fatigue.