The Daily Beast Podcast
The Daily Beast, Joanna Coles
The Daily Beast Podcast is as wildly exciting, energizing, and entertaining as the topics it covers. Hosted by Joanna Coles, Chief Content Officer of the Daily Beast, each episode delivers the people and politics coverage you need—straight from the Daily Beast newsroom.
Conversations have featured voices like John Oliver, Mary Trump, and Governor Gavin Newsom, alongside sharp, incisive takes each week from show regular David Rothkopf.
It’s like the best dinner party you’ve ever been to, just without the food.
New episodes every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube.
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Conversations have featured voices like John Oliver, Mary Trump, and Governor Gavin Newsom, alongside sharp, incisive takes each week from show regular David Rothkopf.
It’s like the best dinner party you’ve ever been to, just without the food.
New episodes every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube.
If you’re not already a subscriber to The Daily Beast, it’s easy! Just go to thedailybeast.com to sign up.
Episodes
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13 snips
Apr 8, 2026 • 58min
Real Reason Trump Is Never Going to Recover: Wolff
Michael Wolff, journalist and author of Fire and Fury, reflects on Trump cornered by a foreign policy crisis. He discusses escalating threats, control of the Strait of Hormuz and global oil jitters. Wolff examines the shrinking inner circle, public performances and credibility gaps. He also covers the politics around J.D. Vance, international fallout favoring China and Russia, and his own Substack installments.
13 snips
Apr 7, 2026 • 49min
Why Trump's Tactics Have Stopped Working: Rothkopf
David Rothkopf, foreign policy commentator and author who advises intelligence and defense officials, joins to analyze rising chaos around Trump. He discusses inflammatory messaging, legal and institutional pushback, fractures within the Republican Party, and tensions with the Pentagon and Iran. The conversation flags growing unpredictability and the international ripple effects of current U.S. leadership turmoil.
13 snips
Apr 6, 2026 • 1h 1min
We Know The Sick Secrets of Epstein's World
Carré Otis, former supermodel and survivor who fought trafficking and abuse as a teen, and Stacey Williams, ex-model and activist who exposed coercion and blacklisting, strip the glamour from fashion. They recount midnight castings, withheld passports, industry debt, alleged links to powerful predators, and calls for oversight and investigations.
22 snips
Apr 5, 2026 • 1h 1min
I Know Why Every Trump Goon Gets Humiliated: Wolff
Michael Wolff, author and political insider, breaks down the recurring humiliation machinery in Trump’s orbit. He maps public takedowns, loyalty-as-exploitation, and why talented people still join. The conversation also traces chaotic cabinet exits, media-savvy image-making, and how personal drama bleeds into geopolitical and legal flashpoints.
19 snips
Apr 4, 2026 • 50min
Why Trump’s ‘Bimbofication’ Scandal Will Haunt Him
A chaotic week in the White House unravels with a stormy Supreme Court visit and debates over birthright citizenship. Stories of performative presidency, leaked videos, and a halted ballroom renovation highlight symbolic overreach. Scandals around OnlyFans payments raise national security and vetting questions. Abrupt firings and murky succession drama add to the sense of institutional strain.
8 snips
Apr 3, 2026 • 1h 4min
I Know Who Trump's Going to Fire Next: Wolff
A rundown of a sudden White House purge and who might be next. Scenes of a fraying presidency are sketched through a rocky national address, a dramatic courtroom exit, and the fallout from a bizarre scandal. The conversation also touches on stability efforts within the inner circle and the politics of post‑White House careers.
10 snips
Apr 2, 2026 • 58min
Trump Told Me All His Shady Business Secrets: Prof
Steven Tian, research collaborator who analyzes Trump’s tactics, and Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Yale leadership scholar, unpack the repeatable mechanics of Trump’s rise. They recount jaw-dropping personal stories, explain how foes become allies, explore weaponized litigation and relentless distraction, and map the instinct-driven playbook that sustains unconventional power.
9 snips
Apr 1, 2026 • 1h 1min
The Dire Plan Trump Really Has for Legacy: Wolff
Michael Wolff, author and longtime insider reporter on Trump, offers behind-the-scenes tales and sharp observations. He dissects the glossy Trump presidential library/theme-park pitch. He weighs Trump's risky choices on Iran and control of the Strait of Hormuz. He previews a serialized Jeffrey Epstein account about competition for power and media-driven notoriety.
9 snips
Mar 31, 2026 • 59min
I Know Why Trump Keeps Getting It Wrong: Rothkopf
David Rothkopf, global affairs columnist and author known for insider analysis of U.S. foreign policy, dissects rising global tensions and the risks of public threats toward Iran. He critiques leadership driven by perception, warns about inexperience in power, and connects protests, military limits, and political consequences in a sharp, darkly funny conversation.
10 snips
Mar 30, 2026 • 52min
I Know Trump’s Secret Plan to Scare Voters
Alex Bores, a tech insider turned New York assemblyman and congressional candidate, brings a computer science lens to politics. He calls out billionaire influence on AI policy. He warns about ICE’s expanding role, potential voter intimidation, and attacks on mail-in voting. He urges more tech expertise in government and outlines priorities for AI guardrails.
