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.
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Episodes
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Apr 8, 2026 • 58min
Real Reason Trump Is Never Going to Recover: Wolff
Michael Wolff, bestselling author and journalist known for Fire and Fury, gives a sharp take on Trump’s escalating brinkmanship. He discusses threats toward Iran, the Strait of Hormuz power shift, a shrinking inner circle stripped of agency, and how this crisis could spell political ruin while dragging allies down. Short, vivid, and provocative.
Apr 5, 2026 • 1h 1min
I Know Why Every Trump Goon Gets Humiliated: Wolff
A blistering look at how humiliation shapes one administration, with aides routinely discarded and loyalty weaponized. Stories trace political opportunism, cosmetic reinvention, and financial grifts among operatives. The conversation moves from chaotic personnel scandals to strategic flashpoints like the Strait of Hormuz and the Supreme Court’s role in future battles.
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Apr 3, 2026 • 1h 4min
I Know Who Trump's Going to Fire Next: Wolff
They dig into a fresh wave of firings and the familiar blame-and-purge pattern shaking the inner circle. Tense White House moments get examined, from a strained public address to a theatrical Supreme Court storm-out. Scandals and security risks surface, including a surreal balloon incident and questions about political vulnerability. Tech, AI hype, and stalled legacy projects round out the chaotic landscape.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 1h 1min
The Dire Plan Trump Really Has for Legacy: Wolff
They chew over a glossy presidential library pitch that looks more like a Trump theme park. A private Mar-a-Lago dinner sparks a revealing anecdote about how the idea took hold. Tense debate about what would happen if Trump declared victory in Iran while leaving the Strait of Hormuz contested. A look at internal MAGA fractures, disappearing advisers, and a new chapter on Epstein’s scramble for access to power.
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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.
