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The Daily Beast Podcast
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…
Episodes
The Daily Beast PodcastRepublicans Used to Love Outsourcing, Now Blame Unions
As President Donald Trump’s flip-flopping on tariffs roils the stock market, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick took to CNBC earlier this week to blame the…
The Daily Beast PodcastWhere Are the White People Standing Up to Trump?
The New Abnormal hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie question why it appears that only people of color are leading the Democratic Party’s fight against the…
The Daily Beast PodcastDems Completely Dropped the Ball During Trump’s Speech
The New Abnormal hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie react to President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night—and flame the…
The Daily Beast PodcastMarco Rubio Needs Body Language Work to Stay in Trumpworld
The New Abnormal hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie tear into President Donald Trump’s “toddler tantrum” in the Oval Office. Then, journalist Erin Reed talks…
The Daily Beast PodcastElon Musk's DOGE Mistakes Will Cost Lives
On the latest episode of The New Abnormal, Elon Musk admits DOGE “will make mistakes” as it weeds out government “waste,” but those mistakes could cost lives…
The Daily Beast PodcastTrump’s $5M ‘Gold Cards’ Have Russia Written All Over Them
On the latest episode of The New Abnormal, Trump is poised to recreate Russia’s oligarch system by putting a $5 million price tag on U.S. citizenship with his…
The Daily Beast PodcastThe Hidden Pattern Behind Trump’s Military Purge
The New Abnormal hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie are not surprised by the path the Trump administration has seemingly taken to overhaul the U.S. military…
The Daily Beast PodcastIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker Slays ‘King’ Trump in Rousing Speech
On this episode of The New Abnormal, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker slays “King” Trump in a rousing State of the State address that left some House Republicans…
The Daily Beast PodcastTrump Is More Like a Court Jester Than a King
On this episode of The New Abnormal, President Donald Trump’s attempts to fashion himself as America’s king fall flat with antics that are more akin to a court…
The Daily Beast PodcastTrump Knows He Can Do Whatever He Wants
The New Abnormal hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie discuss how the guardrails that were supposed to keep President Donald Trump in check are all gone now—and…
The Daily Beast PodcastImage of Trump’s Oval Office Humiliation Will Define His Presidency
On this episode of The New Abnormal, President Donald Trump’s joint press conference with DOGE director Elon Musk paints a grim picture of what democracy looks…
The Daily Beast PodcastDems Need More Viral ‘D*** Pic’ Moments If They Want to Stop Musk
On this episode of The New Abnormal, California Rep. Robert Garcia’s Elon Musk “d--- pic” during a DOGE hearing proved that some Democrats know how to counter…
The Daily Beast PodcastThe Super Bowl Halftime Show Was Tailor Made to Trigger MAGA
The New Abnormal hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie break down Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show. Then, Dannagal Young, author of “Wrong: How Media…
The Daily Beast PodcastMTG’s ‘Sickening’ L.A. Wildfire Attack Comes Back to Bite Her
On this episode of The New Abnormal, Vermont Rep. Becca Balint hammers Georgia Rep. Marjorie Talor Greene over her “sickening” use of DEI to attack L.A…
The Daily Beast PodcastRight-Wing Group's Unbelievable New Tactic to Tackle DEI
On this episode of The New Abnormal, the right-wing American Accountability Foundation is ushering in a “McCarthy-style” era with its diversity, equity, and…
The Daily Beast PodcastTrump May Tank U.S. Economy Faster Than Any Other President
The New Abnormal hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie are not confident about Trump’s economy. Then, ProPublica investigative reporter, Mica Rosenberg, joins us…
The Daily Beast PodcastFBI Director Nominee Kash Patel Sets Off Alarms During His Confirmation
On this episode of The New Abnormal, could FBI director nominee Kash Patel be President Donald Trump’s most extreme cabinet appointment yet? During his…
The Daily Beast PodcastGOP Doubles Down on Trump’s DEI Blame Game Amid D.C. Crash Tragedy
On the latest episode of The New Abnormal, President Donald Trump wasted no time finger-pointing as he addressed the mid-air crash between a passenger plane…
The Daily Beast PodcastIt Took Trump One Week to Turn on U.S. Allies
The New Abnormal hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie are not surprised at Trump’s war of words with an American ally just one week into his presidency. Then…
The Daily Beast PodcastRev. Mariann Budde Rattles Trump With Plea for ‘Mercy’
Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde rattles President Donald Trump during his big inauguration week by asking for “mercy.” During an inaugural prayer service on Wednesday…
The Daily Beast PodcastBillionaire Trump Sets Out a Tip Jar Like an Underpaid Barista
Labor reporter Hamilton Nolan joins the latest episode of The New Abnormal to discuss Trump’s cryptocurrency venture—and what it portends for the future of his…
The Daily Beast PodcastDon’t Be Fooled by Trump’s Long List of Executive Orders
The New Abnormal hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie look back on Donald’s Trump’s inauguration and the long list of executive orders he signed hours later…
The Daily Beast PodcastFire Team Snuffs Out Musk’s Disinformation Dumpster Fire
Billionaire CEO, DOGE co-director and “first buddy” Elon Musk’s surprise visit to California’s Pacific Palisades neighborhood didn’t seem to go as planned…
The Daily Beast PodcastRFK Jr.'s Nomination Is in 'Serious Peril': Dem Leader
Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz, vice chair of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee and Chief Deputy Whip, joins The New Abnormal to talk about Trump’s…
The Daily Beast PodcastTrump Secretly Loves Steve Bannon and Elon Musk’s MAGA Civil War
Donald Trump is secretly excited at the emergence of a civil war among his supporters and allies, according to The New Abnormal co-hosts Danielle Moodie and…
The Daily Beast PodcastZuck’s Secret Trump Rendezvous Before Big Policy Change
Multibillionaire Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with President-elect Donald Trump the day before he announced his company’s big fact check flip-flop, revealed…
The Daily Beast PodcastMAGA Leaders Use L.A. Fires to Push More Flaming ‘Bulls**t’
Republicans have jumped on the opportunity to weaponize coverage of the devastating greater Los Angeles wildfires into political divisiveness, says The New…
The Daily Beast PodcastElon Musk Reveals His Next Step On The Path To World Domination
The New Abnormal co-hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie share their apprehension at the increasing scope of Elon Musk’s political ambitions. Then, MSNBC legal…
The Daily Beast PodcastCancel Culture and the Eroding of America’s Institutions
Adrian Daub, professor at Stanford University and author of The Cancel Culture Panic: How an American Obsession Went Global, joins The New Abnormal to discuss…
The Daily Beast PodcastDo Yourself a Favor and Watch This Underrated Movie About Donald Trump
“The Apprentice” is one of 2024’s best films, and didn’t get as much credit as it deserved, according to the co-hosts of The New Abnormal. Then, a conversation…
The Daily Beast PodcastHistorian Rick Perlstein Shares Why He Refused to Go on Steve Bannon’s Podcast
This week on The New Abnormal, historian and author Rick Perlstein shares why he turned down an offer to go on Steve Bannon’s infamous podcast. Plus! Author…
The Daily Beast PodcastUncertainty Looms as Trump’s Inauguration Day Approaches
Stanford professor Jamil Zaki, author of Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness, joins The New Abnormal podcast to discuss hope and the…
The Daily Beast PodcastThe Most Absurd Conservative Controversies of 2024
Andrew Lawrence, Deputy Director of Rapid Response at Media Matters, unpacks 2024’s most absurd conservative outrages, from Olympic controversies to Taylor…
The Daily Beast PodcastWho’s the Worst Politician of 2024? Hard to Argue Against Donald Trump
It would be hard to argue that anyone had a bigger—or worse—impact on the world this year than President-elect Donald Trump, The New Abnormal co-host Andy Levy…
The Daily Beast PodcastMaye Musk’s Secrets to Having (and Affording) More Babies
Maye Musk proves the bad apple doesn’t fall far from the tree with some tone deaf advice on how Americans can afford to have more children to avoid population…
The Daily Beast PodcastElon Musk Is the Billionaire Grinch That Ruined Christmas
Billionaire Elon Musk’s meddling has given America’s elected officials a taste of what is to come from President-elect Donald Trump’s right hand man. “And it’s…
The Daily Beast PodcastWhy Trump’s Niece Is Even More Afraid for His Second Term
Donald Trump is more powerful than ever, warns Mary Trump on the latest episode of The New Abnormal. Then, NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik joins the…
The Daily Beast PodcastNancy Mace Completes Her MAGA ‘Monster’ Transformation
South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace seems to be on a mission to be the most “disgusting human being” on Capitol Hill with her latest round of transphobic attacks…
The Daily Beast PodcastTrump’s ‘Time’ Honor Threatens to Blow Up Musk Friendship
The president-elect was chosen as Time Magazine’s “Person of the Year” Thursday—but the distinction may come with some unintended consequences. Then, Rob…
The Daily Beast PodcastTrump Is Using Classic Mob Boss Tactics to Carry Out His Wishes
Donald Trump is already up to his old tricks, according to co-hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie on the latest episode of The New Abnormal. Then, Melissa…
The Daily Beast PodcastGOP Leaders Flip-Flop as Pete Hegseth Faces the Guillotine
Some Republican leaders are squirming to keep Pete Hegseth’s name in the hat as president-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary nominee—at all costs, said The…
The Daily Beast PodcastA Broken U.S. Healthcare System Doesn’t Make Murder OK
The reaction to the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has led to some dark places. Plus! Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel unpacks the…
The Daily Beast PodcastPete Hegseth’s Drinking Could Cause a Rift With Teetotaler Trump
It may be last call for one of Donald Trump’s most controversial nominees—and not for the reasons you may think. Then, author Jared Yates Sexton joins the…
The Daily Beast PodcastRepublicans Launch Anti-Trans Assault as Democrats Flounder
Two special guests join The New Abnormal co-hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy to discuss a rise in anti-trans rhetoric and Black women historically…
The Daily Beast PodcastThe Left Will Never Have Its Own Version of Joe Rogan
Can the left replicate the success of Joe Rogan’s podcast with one of their own? The New Abnormal co-hosts discuss. Plus! Jeb Lund and David J. Roth, the…
The Daily Beast PodcastRichard Curtis vs. Hugh Grant; Inside Menendez Bros
For Thanksgiving, we have a MAGA-free episode full of holiday warmth, true crime, and absurdity. Iconic filmmaker Richard Curtis, the creative force behind…
The Daily Beast PodcastTrump’s Election Win Proves There Are No Rules Anymore
America needs to go through significant change, but not without a price, according to the latest episode of The New Abnormal. Plus! MSNBC legal analyst Glenn…
The Daily Beast PodcastRep. Jasmine Crockett Flames GOP for Crying DEI ‘Oppression’
Following Election Day’s Republican sweep, The New Abnormal co-hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie say it’s time for Democrats to ditch their “Republican-lite”…
The Daily Beast PodcastNancy Mace Is Rapidly Becoming One Of The Worst People in the Country
In this episode of The New Abnormal, co-hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moody express concern over recent political developments, including Republican South…
The Daily Beast PodcastMika Defends Mar-a-Lago Visit, Musk-Trump Road Trip
Bestselling author and “Morning Joe” anchor Mika Brzezinski shares “as much as [she] can” about her and co-host Joe Scarborough’s recent date with…
The Daily Beast PodcastDon’t Overlook How Bad This Lesser-Known Trump Nominee Is
A look at Brendan Carr, Trump’s pick for chair of the Federal Communications Commission, and the way he has incorrectly been pitched as a “free speech…
The Daily Beast PodcastArmed Forces Would Experience ‘Mass Exodus’ Under Hegseth
President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth could provoke a purge of career military experts from the Pentagon—which appears to be…
The Daily Beast PodcastAll of Trump’s Cabinet Picks Have These Things in Common
As President-elect Trump continues to announce surprise pick after surprise pick for his Cabinet, The New Abnormal co-hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie…
The Daily Beast PodcastAdam Grant Disses Musk and Mar-a-Lago Madness
Organizational psychologist and author Adam Grant joins this week’s podcast to help unpack America’s political baggage, sharing leadership advice and coping…
The Daily Beast PodcastTrump Isn’t Going to Help Make the Cost of Eggs Any Cheaper
A week after the U.S. presidential election, The New Abnormal co-hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie reflect on what Kamala Harris could have changed in her…
The Daily Beast PodcastTrump’s Likely AG: ‘We’re Going to Put Kids in Cages’
Mike Davis, the man who many expect to be Donald Trump’s Attorney General, has outlined who exactly is on the president-elect’s hit list. Plus! Davis told…
The Daily Beast PodcastSam Bee on Biden's Big Fail, John Avlon on His Own
In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election, co-host Samantha Bee has some tough talk for President Joe Biden and his team. Former Daily…
The Daily Beast PodcastThe Hard Truth About Why Harris Was the Wrong Choice for America
This week on The New Abnormal, co-hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie aren’t pinning a lot of the blame on Kamala Harris’ election loss on the vice president…
The Daily Beast PodcastPeople May Finally Be Getting Tired of Trump’s Shenanigans
An exploration of why people have started leaving the former president’s rallies early. Then, a conversation with Survival of the Richest: Escape Fantasies of…
The Daily Beast PodcastLeft-Wing Scared of Loomer Getting White House Job: Bannon
Steve Bannon told Laura Loomer this week that the left is having a meltdown at the prospect of Donald Trump giving her a job in the White House if he wins next…