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- Matt Lewis Can't Lose
Will Saletan on Trump’s Moral Collapse, Ashli Babbitt's $5 Million Settlement, & the GOP’s Surrender
Join Matt Lewis and Will Saletan from The Bulwark as they unpack the shocking $5M Ashli Babbitt settlement, Trump’s incoherent Russia policy, and the GOP’s…
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Jamie Kirchick on Trump’s Middle East Power Play: Apology Tour 2.0?
Join Matt Lewis and Jamie Kirchick, New York Times bestselling author and journalist, as they dive into President Trump’s controversial Middle East trip. Why…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseCharlie Sykes on Trump’s Qatar Plane Scandal and Joe Biden’s Exit Fiasco
Join Matt Lewis and Charlie Sykes, author of the 'To the Contrary' Substack, as they dive into the biggest political controversies. In this explosive podcast…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseWhat History Warns Us About Authoritarianism — Laurence Rees on ‘The Nazi Mind
Award-winning historian Laurence Rees talks with Matt Lewis about his new book, 'The Nazi Mind: 12 Warnings from History.' In this gripping podcast, Rees and…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseAutistic Mom Debunks RFK Jr.'s Harmful Autism Claims | Laura Donovan's Powerful Response
Join Matt Lewis as he sits down with Laura Donovan, an autistic mom, memoirist, and advocate raising autistic sons, to discuss Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseTom Nichols on Trump’s White House Chaos: Marco Rubio, Laura Loomer, & Mike Walz
Dive into the latest political shakeup with Tom Nichols, staff writer for The Atlantic. From Mike Waltz’s exit to Marco Rubio’s rise and Laura Loomer’s victory…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseAngus King Warns of Rising Tyranny in U S
U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) talks with Matt Lewis about Senator Margaret Chase Smith’s historic “Declaration of Conscience,” delivered in 1950 during the…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseChris Cillizza on Trump's First 100 Days
During a Substack LIVE conversation, veteran journalist Chris Cillizza and Matt Lewis discuss: -- Donald Trump’s first 100 days: The worst in history? --…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseWill Sommer on Today's Right Wing Media Schisms
Dive into the chaotic world of right-wing media with Matt Lewis and Will Sommer, senior reporter at The Bulwark, author of the 'False Flag' newsletter, and…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseCan Trump’s Chaos Save Us From Trump? + Why the GOP Might Be Doomed
In this fiery Substack LIVE replay, Matt Lewis (The Hill and LA Times) and Bill Scher (Washington Monthly) tackle the paradox of Donald Trump’s incompetence…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseMegan McArdle on Trump's Tariffs, Economic Chaos, and Falling Poll Numbers
Join Washington Post columnist Megan McArdle and Matt Lewis as they dive into the latest political and economic upheaval. From Donald Trump's unpredictable…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseWill Saletan on Trump’s Economic Flip-Flops: Backing Down or Strategic Retreat?
Explore the latest shifts in Trump’s economic policies as he backpedals on firing Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and China tariffs. In this podcast, Matt Lewis and…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseDavid French on Faith, Trump, and Political Violence
Join Matt Lewis and New York Times columnist David French for a deep dive into the cultural and political divides shaping America. From the "Fear the World"…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseJeffrey Toobin on Timothy McVeigh and the Oklahoma City Bombing
On April 19, 1995, the Oklahoma City bombing occurred, marking one of the deadliest acts of domestic terrorism in U.S. history. So I thought it would be an…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseTrump Suggests Sending U.S. Citizens to El Salvador Gulag
Consultant and veteran journalist Ron Fournier joins Matt Lewis for a discussion about:- - The dangers of Donald Trump ignoring the Supreme Court and using his…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseJoe Walsh and Matt Lewis: Substack LIVE Chat
Former GOP Rep. Joe Walsh sits down for a LIVE conversation with Matt Lewis. They discussed: -- Bill Maher’s inexplicable meeting with Donald Trump…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseChuck Todd on Trump’s Tariff Blunder, Biden’s Hidden Struggles, and Fixing the Media
Join Matt Lewis and Chuck Todd, former "Meet the Press" host and current host of the Chuck Toddcast podcast, for a deep dive into today’s political and media…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseMichael Steele on Trump’s Tariffs, GOP’s Decline, and America’s Future
Join Matt Lewis as he welcomes back Michael Steele, former RNC Chairman and host of MSNBC’s 'The Weekend,' for a deep dive into today’s political chaos. This…
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Scott Lincicome on Trump's Tariffs: Economic Chaos or Strategic Genius?
Join Matt Lewis as he sits down with Scott Lincicome, a Vice President at the Cato Institute and a leading expert on tariffs, to unpack the chaotic rollout of…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseCan Dems Strike Back?: Fred Hicks on Trump, Tariffs, and Winning in 2026
Join Matt Lewis as he sits down with Democratic strategist Fred Hicks to unpack the state of the Democratic Party in 2025. From Donald Trump’s tariffs to the…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseWill Saletan on Elon Musk’s Election Flop, Trump’s Tariff Chaos, and 2026 Midterm Predictions
The Bulwark's Will Saletan joins Matt Lewis to discuss: -- Elon Musk’s $25 million election flop in Wisconsin, and whether his influence is fading -- Trump’s…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseKrystal Ball on Trump’s Tariffs, Fetterman’s Flip, and the Limits of Abundance Theory
In this gripping follow-up, Matt Lewis and Breaking Points co-host Krystal Ball dive into the murky waters of Trump’s tariff flip-flops, exploring dark…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseElon Musk's Story: Childhood Trauma, Genius, and Troll
Join Matt Lewis as he welcomes back Matthew Sitman, co-host of the acclaimed 'Know Your Enemy' podcast, to dive deep into the fascinating and complex life of…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseRon Shelton on 'Bull Durham'
To celebrate baseball's opening day, I'm re-running this classic episode with Ron Shelton, the award-winning screenwriter and director of the movie Bull Durham.
Matt Lewis Can't LoseMike Madrid on Trump’s Signal Scandal & The Latino Vote
Join Matt Lewis as he welcomes Mike Madrid, Republican consultant, Lincoln Project co-founder, and author of 'The Latino Century,' to dive into two seismic…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseRyan Grim on Bernie & AOC's Fight Against Oligarchy
Join Matt Lewis as he sits down with Ryan Grim, reporter at Drop Site News, author of We've Got People, and cohost of Counter Points, to unpack Bernie Sanders…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseMike Murphy on the GOP Train Wreck
Mike Murphy, infuriated Republican strategist and co-host of the "Hacks on Tap" podcast, joins Matt Lewis to unpack Donald Trump’s latest moves — tariffs that…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseDavid Frum on Trump’s 2025 Economic Chaos and U S Decline
Join Matt Lewis and David Frum, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of 'Trumpocalypse,' as they dive into the most consequential moves of the Trump…
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Tom Nichols on Trump’s Tariffs — Should We Be Worried?
Join Matt Lewis and returning guest Tom Nichols, staff writer at The Atlantic, as they dive deep into Donald Trump’s latest moves — tariffs, economic risks…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseSimon Rosenberg on Trump—and the Democrats’ Path Forward
Political strategist and commentator Simon Rosenberg, creator and author of Hopium Chronicles, joins Matt to unpack the 2024 election fallout and chart the…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseMichael Weiss on Ukraine's Drones, Dead Russians, and America's Bizarre Surrender
In this episode, I sat down with Michael Weiss — investigative journalist, bestselling author of ISIS: Inside the Army of Terror, and one of the sharpest minds…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseCharlie Sykes on Why Trump Won—& What Comes Next
From Trump’s unshackled second term to the Democrats’ historic failure to stop him, this episode dives deep into the psychology of Trump voters, the chaos of…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseElon Musk, Federalism & The Future of America I Jonathan Taplin interview
Jonathan Taplin returns to talk with Matt about the increasing influence of billionaires like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel on government and society. Taplin dives…
Matt Lewis Can't LoseWhy Christianity's Decline Explains Trump’s Rise | Jonathan Rauch on Faith, Democracy & MAGA
In this thought-provoking episode, Jonathan Rauch, senior fellow at Brookings and author of 'Cross Purposes: Christianity's Broken Bargain with Democracy,'…
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P. J. O'Rourke (from 2020)
On the third anniversary of his death, I wanted to re-up my conversation with legendary author, humorist, and writer P. J. O'Rourke. They don't make 'em like…
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Will Trump's Policies Trigger a Backlash?
In today's episode, we're joined by Pat Dennis, President of American Bridge 21st Century, the leading Democratic super PAC. Here's what we discuss: - The…
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Dick Vitale is Back, Baby!
Basketball broadcasting legend Dick Vitale received a standing ovation in his first game back since recovering from cancer. So I thought it would be a great…
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Steve Young on Faith, Anxiety, and Football
Steve Young is a hall of fame, Super Bowl-winning quarterback, and a football analyst. During this 2020 conversation, Matt talked with him about football…
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Trump 2.0: Navigating Chaos and Political Disruption with Bruce Mehlman
Join us for an insightful discussion with Bruce Mehlman, founder of Mehlman Consulting, as we dive into the complexities of Donald Trump's second term. In this…
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Dear Dems: Act More Like Trump!
In a revealing discussion on political strategy, Matt Lewis interviews Joe Jacobson, the founder of Progress Action Fund, a Democratic Super PAC that champions…
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What Tech Billionaires Want
Jonathan Taplin, director emeritus of the Annenburg Innovation Lab at the University of Southern California, and author of "The End of Reality: How 4…
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David French on TikTok, Porn Laws, and Pete Hegseth's Controversial Nomination
Join us in this eye-opening discussion with New York Times columnist David French as he dives deep into the current socio-political landscape. In this episode…
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Why Ousting Speaker Mike Johnson Would Backfire
Speaker Mike Johnson can only afford to lose two Republicans during Friday's vote. Can he survive? On this episode, Matt explains why Republicans would be…
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MAGA's H-1B 'Civil War' and Jimmy Carter Remembered
Matt starts out today's podcast with a few thoughts regarding the internecine squabble over H-1B visas. Is this merely a microcosm of a MAGA movement that is…
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Dave Barry on 'Swamp Story'
Legendary humorist and author Dave Barry talks with Matt about his novel, 'Swamp Story.' Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon…
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David Pietrusza's Christmastime History Lesson
Historian and Author David Pietrusza talks with Matt Lewis about George Washington crossing the Delaware on Christmas Day in 1776, the Christmas Day Truce of…
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Jonathan V. Last on The Christmas Virtues
In this classic 2015 interview, Matt interviews author Jonathan V. Last about 'The Christmas Virtues : A Treasury of Conservative Tales for the Holidays.'…
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Chris Cillizza on The End of The Cable News Era
Veteran journalist and political commentator Chris Cillizza joins Matt Lewis to discuss ... -- The end of the cable news era -- Whether Pete Hegseth will be…
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How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life
In this classic episode, economist, professor, podcaster, and author Russ Roberts discusses his book, "How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life: An Unexpected Guide…
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Nicholas Kardaras on Digital Madness
In this 2022 episode, Dr. Nicholas Kardaras talks about his book, "Digital Madness: How Social Media Is Driving Our Mental Health Crisis--and How to Restore…
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Lance Morrow on The Noise of Typewriters
Lance Morrow spent 40 years as an essayist and critic at Time magazine. During this classic podcast recorded in 2023, he talks about his latest book (which is…
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Andy Crouch on Putting Technology in Its Proper Place
On this classic episode, Matt talks with Andy Crouch about his 2017 book, "The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place."
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Dan Pink on The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing
On this classic episode, Matt talks with Daniel Pink about his book, "When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing."
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Daniel Medwed on Why the Innocent Can't Get Out of Prison
Legal scholar Daniel S. Medwed talks about his book, 'Barred: Why the Innocent Can't Get Out of Prison.' (This conversation originally aired in 2022.) Get the…
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Tyler Cowen on Spotting Talent
I'm re-upping this 2022 conversation with Tyler Cowen about how to identify talent. Professor Cowen holds the Holbert L. Harris Chair of Economics at George…
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Media Mistakes: How the MSM Can Cover Trump
As part of Matt's effort to figure out what just happened, today's guest is Steve Krakauer, author of 'Uncovered: How the Media Got Cozy with Power, Abandoned…
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Hanna Trudo on What Dems Should Do Now
Hanna Trudo is a senior political correspondent for The Hill, where she established a new area of coverage focused on the Democratic Party’s left wing. During…
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Jamie Weinstein on Trump, Tucker, and Hugh
Jamie Weinstein, a host of The Dispatch podcast, joins Matt to talk Trump vs. Liz Cheney, Tucker vs. the Demon, and Hugh Hewitt vs. The WaPost. Follow Matt…
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Will Saletan on Trash Talk and Trump
With just days to go until Election Day, Donald Trump's campaign is reeling from remarks made by a comedian, while Kamala Harris is trying to recover from…
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David Frum on Trump's MSG Rally
David Frum, staff writer from The Atlantic, stops by to discuss Donald Trump's MSG rally, including.... -- Is Tucker Carlson laying the groundwork to declare…