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
Feb 2, 2026 • 49min
Why Thin-Skinned Trump Is Just Like a Teenage Girl: Welch
Jennifer Welch, co-host and founder of I’ve Had It and commentator on MAGA and evangelical politics, breaks down the news swirl. She dissects Trump’s vendetta against the press. She explores MAGA masculinity, evangelical complicity around abuse, grift and grievance as political glue. She weighs potential autocratic moves and what Democrats should do in response.
14 snips
Feb 1, 2026 • 54min
Why Even Trump Is Annoyed at Melania's Doc: Wolff
Michael Wolff, bestselling author and Trump-era commentator, breaks down Melania’s glossy documentary and what it signals about marriage, image, and control. He discusses the timing and fallout of the newly released Epstein files. He also unpacks how responses to Minneapolis reveal Trump’s views on authority and the tactics of governing by testing limits.
8 snips
Feb 1, 2026 • 56min
What Trump Aides Whisper About His Cabinet: Wolff
Michael Wolff, bestselling author and political reporter, breaks down Melania Trump’s $40M film deal and the PR spectacle around its premiere. He digs into White House infighting, staffers blaming a ‘cabinet of morons,’ staged performances for the president, paramilitary actions in Minneapolis, and possible foreign diversions to shift attention from domestic chaos.
15 snips
Jan 29, 2026 • 48min
How Trump's Greed Will Bring Him Down
James Talarico, a Texas state senator, former teacher, and Democratic Senate candidate, discusses ICE abuses, immigration and public safety, and the corrupting role of big money. He talks faith versus Christian nationalism, nonviolent protest, outreach across ideological lines, and why new, younger leadership is needed to restore trust in government.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 49min
How Melania’s ‘Doc’ Made Trump’s Chaos Even Worse
Michael Wolff, journalist and author known for insider books on presidential administrations, breaks down the Minneapolis ICE shootings and the chaotic blame game inside Trump’s circle. He highlights Melania’s outsized influence, the clash between Susie Wiles and Stephen Miller, and how quotas and untrained agents fueled disaster. Tensions, power plays, and a disrupted Melania rollout take center stage.
11 snips
Jan 27, 2026 • 1h 1min
Real Reason My Uncle Trump Became a Monster: Niece
Mary Trump, clinical psychologist and author who writes about the Trump family, gives a psychological take on rising political violence and power without consequences. She outlines a lifelong pattern of denial and attacking victims. She points to signs of cognitive decline, family enabling, and how transactional loyalty and money shaped a presidency that now risks escalating harm.
16 snips
Jan 26, 2026 • 47min
This Evidence Proves Trump Had a Stroke: Doctor
Dr. Bruce Davidson, a board-certified internist and pulmonologist, explains why President Trump’s 325 mg aspirin and observed signs point toward a prior stroke. He discusses dosing rationale, physical signs like shuffling and garbled speech, sleep disruption and post-stroke mood changes, and concerns about medical transparency and presidential decision-making.
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Jan 25, 2026 • 56min
Ailing Trump Knows His Reign Is Nearly Over: Wolff
Michael Wolff, author and political reporter known for inside-the-White-House books, discusses a White House in drift. He recounts Davos fallout, international pushback led by figures like Mark Carney, and how allies and Europe are chipping away at the strongman image. Conversations cover legal battles, health scares, shifting tactics, and whether the coming political tests could mark a turning point.
17 snips
Jan 23, 2026 • 59min
The Real Reason Trump Backed Off Greenland: Wolff
Michael Wolff, an astute author and journalist renowned for his insights on Donald Trump, discusses the theatrics surrounding Trump's infamous Greenland statements. He argues these stunts were mere distractions, strategically designed to garner attention without substantial intent. Wolff unpacks the 'Peace Board' initiative, suggesting it's a performative grift, and critiques Trump's dramatic performances at Davos. The conversation delves into Trump's penchant for chaos and how he skillfully avoids real consequences from his bold declarations.
10 snips
Jan 22, 2026 • 45min
Why World Leaders Think Trump's an Idiot: Rothkopf
David Rothkopf, a prominent columnist and CEO of Deep State Radio, joins the discussion to analyze Donald Trump's erratic return to Davos. He emphasizes how this year’s summit shifted from prestige to fear, particularly among European leaders impacted by Trump’s bullying and erratic remarks. Rothkopf highlights the immediate fallout, including frozen EU trade talks and market jitters. He warns of a historic rupture in transatlantic relations and critiques Trump’s impact on alliances, leaving listeners with a provocative look at international dynamics.
