

John Heilemann
Puck's chief political columnist and MSNBC/NBC News national affairs analyst who hosts the Impolitic podcast, guiding interviews on politics and power.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 23min
Understanding the Trump-Netanyahu war relationship
John Heilemann, political journalist and Puck columnist with a knack for national affairs analysis. He unpacks Trump's surprising social media reaction to attacks on Persian Gulf energy sites. He explores whether Israel coordinated strikes with the U.S. and why Netanyahu might benefit from escalating conflict. He contrasts shifting U.S. public support with enduring Israeli security concerns.

Mar 19, 2026 • 50min
Thursday Morning Politics: The Widening War in Iran
John Heilemann, chief political columnist at Puck and MSNBC analyst, breaks down the widening war in Iran and Israel’s role. He discusses claims about who knew of the strike, why Israel might have attacked a gas field, and how Trump’s reactions and advisers shaped responses. Short takes on public opinion differences, political incentives, and the risks of escalation.


