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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 PodcastDonald Trump Could Be Elon Musk’s Ultimate Cash Cow
This week on The New Abnormal, writer and editor at The Lever, Lucy Dean Stockton, tells us all about her recent piece covering Trump’s promise to appoint…
The Daily Beast PodcastHow The Trump-Musk Bromance Ends: Michael Wolff
Journalist and author Michael Wolff joins Joanna Coles and Samantha Bee on this week’s episode to offer insight into the jockeying egos on Donald’s Trump…
The Daily Beast PodcastTrump’s Nazi Rally at MSG Perfectly Reflected ‘Republican Values’
Jay Willis, the editor-in-chief of nonprofit legal journalism outlet Balls & Strikes, joins the program to discuss why Elon Musk has gone all in on Trump…
The Daily Beast PodcastConservatives Still Want Trump to Be Their ‘Big Strong Daddy’
The New Abnormal co-hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy sound off on Tucker Carlson’s bizarre diatribe on Wednesday in Georgia, where the former Fox News host…
The Daily Beast PodcastDoes Trump Not Know That Hitler’s Generals Tried to Kill Him?
The New Abnormal’s Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy are baffled. Donald Trump meets the definition of a fascist, would govern like a dictator if allowed to, and…
The Daily Beast PodcastJames Carville on Kamala and Trump on Joe Rogan
With less than two weeks until Election Day, Joanna Coles and Samantha Bee are joned by political strategist James Carville for intel—and an insider’s take—on…
The Daily Beast PodcastWhere Is Merrick Garland Amidst All This Elon Musk Nonsense?
As Elon Musk unveils his latest scheme, a proposed plan to give away $1 million each day to registered voters in battleground states, the co-hosts of The New…
The Daily Beast PodcastTrump Shows Complete Inability to Answer a Simple Question
The New Abnormal team shines a light on Trump’s strategy when he is asked about a topic he doesn’t want to address. Plus! Dr. Alice Chen, the founder of…
The Daily Beast PodcastTrump Should Be in a Doctor’s Office, Not on the Campaign Trail
“Something is clearly not right” with the former president, The New Abnormal co-hosts agree. Then, The Washington Post’s national columnist Philip Bump joins…
The Daily Beast PodcastJohn Oliver and Sam Bee's Lessons from Jon Stewart
On this week’s The Daily Beast Podcast, guest John Oliver and co-host Samantha Bee take a trip down late-night TV memory lane, sharing fun times and lessons…
The Daily Beast PodcastDonald Trump Is the One Man Who Created All This Chaos
This week on The New Abnormal, David Noll, a professor of law at Rutgers Law School, is here to talk about the new book he co-authored, “Vigilante Nation: How…
The Daily Beast PodcastTrump Says Women Love Him Because He Makes Them Feel ‘Safe’
The New Abnormal team have skewered the former president’s comments that women love him, calling them “sick on every level.” Plus! Talia Lavin joins the…
The Daily Beast PodcastThe One Time We Should Have Believed Marjorie Taylor Greene
This week on The New Abnormal, when we should have taken Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene seriously. Plus! Semafor’s National political reporter, Dave…
The Daily Beast PodcastThe Daily Beast Podcast On Melania's New Book
This week, Joanna Coles and Samantha Bee talk all things Melania and share the latest scoop on Silicon Valley with Jessica Lessin, CEO of The Information. Sam…
The Daily Beast PodcastTrump’s Troubles With Women Are Just Beginning
Melania Trump’s recent revelation that she supports abortion rights—in clear opposition to her husband’s own positions on the issue—may have shocked some, but…
The Daily Beast PodcastMelania Trump: ‘What Does My Body My Choice Really Mean?’
The New Abnormal hosts flame Melania Trump over her defense of abortion. Plus! ProPublica investigative reporter Ava Kofman and Amanda Tyler, executive…
The Daily Beast PodcastMerrick Garland Is the Reason We’re in This Trump Mess
The New Abnormal co-hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy are angry about the current political mess that Americans find themselves in—but not at who you might…
The Daily Beast PodcastThe Daily Beast Podcast's VP Debate Recap w/ Pod Save America
The New Abnormal listeners, please enjoy the newest episode of The Daily Beast's new podcast! The Daily Beast Podcast is as wildly exciting, energizing, and…
The Daily Beast PodcastTim Walz Failed in One Big Way: He Was too Nice
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz failed to meet the moment at Tuesday’s vice presidential debate in New York City in one big way, according to the hosts of The New…
The Daily Beast PodcastSome Americans Are Already Living in Trump’s ‘Purge’
This week on The New Abnormal, why Trump’s version of horror film “The Purge” has been happening for decades. Plus! The Stanford Constitutional Law Center's…
The Daily Beast PodcastMTG’s Boyfriend Wants People Racially Profiled While Voting
Brian Glenn of the far-right outlet Real America’s Voice says Americans should demand to see the IDs of people at polling places if they think they shouldn’t…
The Daily Beast PodcastDon’t Be Fooled by Trump’s Latest Golf Admission
The New Abnormal co-host Andy Levy isn’t so sure that Trump will actually follow through on his promise to quit golfing. Then, a conversation with the Daily…
The Daily Beast PodcastThe First Episode of The Daily Beast Podcast! w/ Kara Swisher
The New Abnormal listeners, please enjoy the first episode of The Daily Beast's new podcast! The Daily Beast Podcast is as wildly exciting, energizing, and…
The Daily Beast PodcastThe Real Reason Mark Robinson's Staff Quit in Droves
This week on The New Abnormal, hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy react to North Carolina gubernatorial campaign of Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and his…
The Daily Beast PodcastThe Daily Beast Podcast Trailer
The New Abnormal listeners please enjoy! The Daily Beast Podcast is as wildly exciting, energizing, and entertaining as the topics it covers. Bringing their…
The Daily Beast PodcastTrump: Project 2025 Will Lay ‘Groundwork’ for Second Term
Despite saying at the presidential debate that he hasn’t read Project 2025 and doesn’t want to read it, Trump has acknowledged it will provide a plan if he is…
The Daily Beast PodcastOhio Gov. Mike DeWine Needs to ‘Grow a Pair’ and Stand Up to Trump
Co-hosts of The New Abnormal Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy are steamed that Gov. Mike DeWine and Springfield Mayor Rob Rue had only a mild message for former…
The Daily Beast PodcastHow Is JD Vance So Bad at All of This?
The hosts of The New Abnormal explore JD Vance’s unimpeachable weirdness. Then Maya Wiley, former New York City mayoral candidate, ex-MSNBC legal analyst, and…
The Daily Beast PodcastWhy JD Vance’s Latest Immigration Claim Is Just Plain Wrong
The New Abnormal team dismantles JD Vance’s claim that bringing in migrants to work in Springfield, Ohio is not the “path to prosperity.’ Plus! Journalist…
The Daily Beast PodcastThe Simple Keywords That Are Setting Trump Off
This week on The New Abnormal, hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy reflect on Trump’s disaster of a debate performance. Plus! Founder and author of The Present…
The Daily Beast PodcastHarris Came Prepared to Get Under Trump's Skin at Debate
This week on The New Abnormal, co-hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy react to the first–and possibly only–presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald…
The Daily Beast PodcastI Went to Moms For Liberty’s 2024 Summit and It Was Dire
This week on The New Abnormal, Olivia Little, an investigative researcher at Media Matters, talks about her experience attending Moms for Liberty's annual…
The Daily Beast PodcastMAGA Turns on Trump for Admitting He’s an Election ‘Loser’
White nationalist Nick Fuentes may have once dined with former president Donald Trump but he has now turned on him for finally admitting that he lost the 2020…
The Daily Beast PodcastGoldman Sachs Shatters Myth That Republicans Are Better for the Economy
Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie react to a Goldman Sachs report that suggested the U.S. economy may take a hit if former President Donald Trump retakes the White…
The Daily Beast PodcastJD Vance Epically Fails to Understand How Inflation Works
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance gave a very JD Vance explanation of America’s inflation rates when he was asked about a policy to address the…
The Daily Beast PodcastDonald Trump’s Greasy Grifters Will Do Anything for a Photo Op
The New Abnormal co-host Danielle Moodie was appalled at reports this week alleging a “physical altercation” between a Trump employee and Arlington National…
The Daily Beast PodcastIt’s Clear Trump Has No Idea How to Play Defense
The New Abnormal muses on the fact that Donald Trump has found himself on the defensive for perhaps the first time in his political career. Then, Semafor’s…
The Daily Beast PodcastRudy Giuliani: Steve Bannon Is Being ‘Tortured’ in Prison
Giuliani told Mike Lindell that Donald Trump’s former chief strategist Steve Bannon is being unfairly treated in prison. Plus! Journalist and author Casey…
The Daily Beast PodcastAll Those Republicans Were at the DNC for a Reason
This week on The New Abnormal, hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy discuss all the big news from the Democratic National Convention. Plus! Author Steve Benen…
The Daily Beast PodcastFox News Can’t Stand the Energy at This Year’s DNC
This week on The New Abnormal, hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy break down Fox News’ response to the Democratic National Convention. Plus! Jonathan Metzl…
The Daily Beast PodcastJD Vance Thinks Suburban Woman Don’t Care About Abortion
JD Vance continues to strike out, especially when it comes to knowing what women want. “What is it that JD Vance thinks that normal women care about other than…
The Daily Beast PodcastJD Vance Is the New Sarah Palin
This week on The New Abnormal, Chief Creative and Content Officer of the Daily Beast Joanna Coles stops by to talk about JD Vance and the weird ways that men…
The Daily Beast PodcastTrump Just Lost One of His Major Talking Points
This week on The New Abnormal, why Trump will need to divert from his strategy of pushing a broken economy. Plus! Josh, the publisher of the newsletter…
The Daily Beast PodcastDonald Trump Admits Supporting Electric Cars Because of Elon Musk’s Endorsement
Former President Donald Trump said the quiet part out loud at a rally in Atlanta last weekend—admitting he is supporting electric vehicles because of Tesla…
The Daily Beast PodcastI Read Project 2025 Head Kevin Roberts’ Book—and Was Terrified by It
Madeline Peltz, the deputy director of rapid response at liberal watchdog group Media Matters joins The New Abnormal to talk about Heritage Foundation…
The Daily Beast PodcastKamala Has Picked a Winning Strategy With ‘Weird’
This week on The New Abnormal, why one word has taken such a toll on Trump. Then, Andrew Lawrence, Media Matters for America’s deputy director of rapid…
The Daily Beast PodcastProject 2025’s Plan for the DOJ May Be the Scariest Part
The Project 2025 plans that are implied rather than stated are alarming, one legal expert tells The New Abnormal—specifically, how the DOJ would crack down on…
The Daily Beast PodcastTech Bros Love Trump Because They Have No Other Friends
This week on The New Abnormal, Ed Zitron, CEO of EZPR and the host of tech podcast, “Better Offline,” explains why all these Northern California tech bros are…
The Daily Beast PodcastWhy Biden Needs to End the So-Called ‘War on Terror’
On this week’s The New Abnormal, guest Spencer Ackerman asks for the political equivalent of a pony. Then, jack-of-all-trades film producer, political…
The Daily Beast PodcastWhy J.D. Vance Is Giving Serious Jeb Bush Vibes
The New Abnormal team believes that J.D. Vance is proving to be the Republicans’ new Jeb Bush. Plus! Journalist Joe Conason joins the podcast to talk about his…
The Daily Beast PodcastBob Menendez’ Diet Might be Worse Than His Crimes
Sen. Bob Menendez ate at one particular D.C. steakhouse hundreds of times a year—and The New Abnormal guest host David Roth demands to know how. Then, a…
The Daily Beast PodcastBill Ackman and Laura Loomer, for the Love of God, Please Shut Up
The New Abnormal co-hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy sit down to reflect on all things Kamala Harris, voicing tentative optimism for how smoothly everything…
The Daily Beast PodcastNo Time for Discussion: VP Harris Is Now Top of the Ticket
VP Kamala Harris was endorsed by nearly every major Democrat on Sunday but some are still scheming behind closed doors. The New Abnormal is here to make the…
The Daily Beast PodcastComedian Says Vance Told Him Trump Was a Threat to U.S.
The liberal redneck, Trae Crowder, says he spent time with J.D. Vance in 2016 “pounding beers” and lamenting how bad President Trump would be for America…
The Daily Beast PodcastTrump’s RNC Speech Was Good for a Solid 10-Minutes
This week on The New Abnormal, co-hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy have plenty to say about Trump’s RNC speech. Plus! Senior reporter for New York Magazine…
The Daily Beast PodcastThis Is the Most Extreme Presidential Ticket in American History
What does J.D. Vance offer beyond more of the absolute same? The New Abnormal is here to get to the bottom of it. Then, Rep. Jared Huffman joins The New…
The Daily Beast PodcastWhy Project 2025 Is Much Scarier Than Biden Being Re-Elected
The New Abnormal team says Americans are being distracted by talk about Biden’s age and are not focusing on the potentially dangerous consequences of Project…
The Daily Beast PodcastIf Dems Lose These States in November, They’re Screwed
This week on The New Abnormal, Aaron Kleinman, director of research for The States Project, spills on the key states we should be looking out for in the…
The Daily Beast PodcastDems Should at Least TRY Gaslighting Their Way Out of Biden’s Age Crisis
With their current presidential candidate facing a crisis of confidence, Democratic politicians and liberal media figures have been casting about blindly for…
The Daily Beast PodcastWhy the MAGA Cult Votes for Trump and Against Its Interest
Professor Stephen J. Ducat tells The New Abnormal podcast how feeling like part of a tribe is giving Americans, especially those on the right-wing, a sense of…