THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent
Episodes
Trump’s Weird Tirade on Midterms Accidentally Reveals Key GOP Weakness
Greg Sargent and Madison Andrus analyze the shifting political landscape in South Texas, where internal polling shows Democrats gaining ground in districts Trump won in 2024.
Trump TV Ads Backfire as New Poll Shows He’s Shockingly Toxic for GOP
Greg Sargent and David Korn analyze Trump’s record-low approval ratings and the GOP’s strategy to feature him prominently in midterm ads.
Trump’s Fury at Canada Takes Darker Turn as GOPers Quietly Sound Alarm
Greg Sargent and Virginia Heffernan analyze the escalating trade war with Canada, highlighting Trump’s casual dismissal of the ally in favor of China…
Trump Erupts in Wild Panic as GOP Midterm Leaks Grow Urgent: “Wipeout”
Greg Sargent discusses the 2026 midterms with Navigator Research’s Melissa Tufanian, who reveals that Trump’s approval is negative in key red states due to economic pain and the Iran war.
Trump’s Rage over Failing Press Ban Goes Off Rails in Epic Self-Own
Paul Waldman joins Greg Sargent to analyze Trump’s failed attempt to ban CNN, Politico, and MS Now from the White House, which backfired when news organizations collectively suspended pool coverage.
MAGA Radio Host Humiliates Trump by Leaking Truly Brutal GOP Poll Data
Democratic Party Chairwoman Rita Hart joins Greg Sargent to discuss alarming leaked polling data suggesting Republicans are in serious peril in Iowa House districts Trump won by double digits.
Trump’s Rage at CNN Boils Over as Case for Press Ban Starts Collapsing
Greg Sargent and Timothy Noah analyze the legal flaws in the White House’s defense of its press ban, noting that the administration’s arguments…
Trump Hits Record Poll Low as GOP Leaks Worsen: “Bottom Falling Out”
Greg Sargent and North Carolina operative Morgan Jackson analyze Trump’s record-low approval ratings, driven by unpopular tariffs, the Iran war, and high gas prices.
Trump Press Ban Backfires as Aides Leak Humiliating Motive Behind It
Greg Sargent and Christy Parker discuss the First Amendment lawsuit filed by CNN, MS Now, and Politico after Trump banned them from the White House.
Trump’s Pollster Drops Bomb on GOP as Midterm Panic Grows: “Bloodbath”
Democratic pollster John Anzalone joins Greg Sargent to discuss new AARP polls showing Democrats leading in Alaska and Texas, driven by Donald Trump’s collapse among independents.
Fox in Full Meltdown as Network’s Own Poll Hits Trump with Brutal News
Greg Sargent and Matt Gertz discuss Fox News' "negative space" strategy, where the network ignores damaging stories like the Iran war and racist GOP candidates.
Trump’s Iran Fiasco Takes Humiliating Turn as Leaks Grow More Damning
Host Greg Sargent and guest Nicholas Grossman analyze how Donald Trump’s foreign policy failures in Iran and Ukraine are breaking the rule that international issues rarely impact US elections.
Trump Rages Openly at Midterm Woes as His Worst Poll Yet Lands Hard
Greg Sargent and strategist Caitlin Legacki analyze a new New York Times poll showing Democrats leading the House generic ballot by eight points, signaling a potential blue wave.
Trump’s Angry Tirades on AI Accidentally Wreck GOP’s Midterm Strategy
Greg Sargent and James Downey discuss how Trump’s rejection of AI regulation is sabotaging the GOP’s midterm strategy amid widespread public backlash against data centers.
Trump’s Rage Erupts as Brutal “Convention” Ratings Humiliate Him Badly
Greg Sargent and Alex Sheppard analyze the GOP’s desperate midterm strategy, focusing on Trump’s unfulfilled $5,000 check promise and his hostile reaction to a reporter questioning its necessity.
Trump Tailspins as Latest Plot to Rig Midterms Is Mocked Even on Fox
Political scientist Tom Schaller joins Greg Sargent to analyze Trump’s record-low economic approval ratings and his dubious promise of $5,000 checks for Americans.
Trump’s Fury at Canada Grows So Unhinged that Even GOPers are Rattled
Greg Sargent and Vox’s Zach Beecham analyze the escalating trade war between the U.
Angry, Unglued Trump Accidentally Reveals His Contempt for MAGA Voters
Greg Sargent and Amanda Marquetti analyze Trump’s recent erratic Truth Social posts, arguing they reveal a pattern of empty threats and a loss of control.
Trump Tailspins as GOP Leaks of Midterm Panic Take Humiliating Turn
Veteran political handicapper Charlie Cook joins Greg Sargent to analyze Trump’s record-low approval ratings and the resulting panic within the GOP ahead of the midterms.
Best of the Daily Blast: Trump Blurts Out Damning War Admission as GOP Panics: “What the Hell?” (04/03/26)
Host Greg Sargent and foreign policy expert David Rothkopf analyze Trump’s recent speech on Iran, which they argue admitted a lack of strategy for…
Best of the Daily Blast: Trump Accidentally Admits What He Really Thinks of MAGA Voters (04/20/26)
Greg Sargent and Perry Bacon discuss Donald Trump’s efforts to purge MAGA critics, labeling dissenters as "fake" to enforce cult-like loyalty.
Best of the Daily Blast: Trump-GOP Panic over ICE Grows as MAGA Goes Off Rails: “Race Traitor!” (01/30/26)
Greg Sargent and Jen Rubin discuss the political crisis facing Donald Trump as his aggressive ICE tactics spark backlash from Republicans and the public.
Best of the Daily Blast: Why Trump Will Be Removed from Office Sooner Than You Think (04/17/26)
Greg Sargent interviews George Conway, a former Trump ally now running for Congress, about rising Republican anxiety over the midterms.
Best of the Daily Blast: Krugman: Trump Screwed Himself Badly on Iran—and May Not Even Know It
Greg Sargent and Paul Krugman discuss Trump’s rejection of an Iranian deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that Trump’s refusal stems from an…
Best of the Daily Blast: Trump Secret Plane Swap Suddenly Looks Darker as Damning New Leaks Hit
Greg Sargent and Margaret Sullivan discuss the revelation that Trump secretly left Air Force One for a decoy plane, leaving the press corps unaware of the threat.
Trump Accidentally Wrecks GOP Midterm Message in Dumbest Self-Own Ever
Greg Sargent and Jennifer Rubin analyze how Donald Trump’s public criticism of the GOP threatens to depress Republican midterm turnout.