Inside Trump's Head
The Daily Beast, Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles
Character is destiny and no character has defined or deformed the 21st century more than Donald Trump. In this new podcast series, the definitive Trump biographer Michael Wolff joins forces with the Daily Beast’s provocateur-in-chief Joanna Coles to crack open the psyche of the man the world can’t stop watching. Coles and Wolff balance candor with curiosity as they dissect Trump’s thoughts and actions and try to answer the ultimate question: what drives the most powerful man alive? This is the analysis no one else has the access, authority, or ambition to deliver. Ignore it at your peril.
New episodes every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; early drops on YouTube.
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New episodes every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; early drops on YouTube.
If you’re not already a subscriber to The Daily Beast, it’s easy! Just sign up here.
Episodes
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Mar 29, 2026 • 60min
Trump Secretly Admits Top Goon ‘Is Crazy’
A look at chaotic leadership driven by impulse, ego, and branding stunts. Contradictions over mail-in voting and public image take center stage. Debate over improvisational tactics in the Iran conflict and the absence of a clear plan. Scrutiny of internal turmoil and risky theater within the inner circle.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 37min
Why Even Trump Insiders Admit He’s 'An Idiot'
A probing look at how avoidance of information and a habit of performance shaped a modern presidency. They trace moments of confusion inside the White House and the speech patterns that mask gaps in knowledge. Conversation explores reading habits, compensatory tactics like nonstop talking, and how seeming incompetence can become a political advantage.
Mar 25, 2026 • 44min
Trump's Dark Plan to Sow Midterms Chaos: Wolff
Michael Wolff, bestselling author and investigative journalist, offers a brisk, real-time read of Donald Trump’s mindset. He unpacks chaotic decision-making, backchannel diplomacy and Iran brinkmanship. He also traces the theater of power, image obsession, and how election-fraud narratives are used to create political chaos.
Mar 22, 2026 • 56min
Why Desperate Trump Is Scrambling to Save His Base
Political chaos at home and the widening fallout from the Middle East conflict take center stage. They explore how faith is being weaponized in power struggles and whether evangelical support will hold. Immigration crackdowns and plans for mass deportations spark political backlash. An odd fixation on a grand White House ballroom is framed as a symbol of legacy.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 59min
Real Reason Trump Lost It at Key Ally: Wolff
A deep look at a MAGA civil war ignited by the Iran conflict and split over Israel. Conspiracy currents blaming foreign influence and antisemitism are examined. Power plays around Jared Kushner and sidelined isolationists get attention. The conversation tracks which media figures may capture a fractured movement and how global rivals stand to benefit.
Mar 19, 2026 • 2min
All hail The Royalist podcast
Weekly inside coverage of the British royal family, from palace scandals to family feuds. The podcast teases palace secrets, traditions, and royal fashions. Promises behind-the-gates reporting and insider perspectives. Short, sharp previews of what to expect each week.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 59min
I Know Why Trump's Presidency Is Doomed: Wolff
Michael Wolff, bestselling author and journalist known for deep dives into Trump, dissects cracks in the MAGA coalition. He spotlights the Iran war dilemma, Trump’s “obliterate” logic and its political trap. He maps infighting from Rubio to Vance, Kushner’s growing Middle East sway, and the coming search for someone to blame.
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Mar 15, 2026 • 58min
Secrets of Trump West Wing’s Weirdest Operator
A deep dive into Susie Wiles’ rise from Florida operative to the quiet power behind the scenes. Conversations cover her campaign wins, the strategy that neutralized Ron DeSantis, and how she built a White House operation that keeps Trump unbothered. Listeners hear about her media-averse style, management of staff and access, and the tactics she uses to shield a president who avoids bad news.
11 snips
Mar 13, 2026 • 53min
Why Trump Insiders Fear He's Lost MAGA: Wolff
They unpack the chaotic logic behind a sudden Iran strike and the confused planning around it. They discuss a brewing MAGA backlash and an unexpected primary testing Trump’s sway. They note controversial voting-law pushes, immigration messaging fights, and a theory the moves may distract from Epstein files.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 58min
I Know Why Trump's War Is in Disarray: Wolff
Michael Wolff, bestselling author known for insider books on Trump, offers sharp commentary on a presidency that treats war like a performance. He describes improvisation over planning, conflicting official narratives, rising political and regional risks, and how spectacle and loyalty shape decision-making.
