Off the Cupp with S.E. Cupp

This week on Talkin' Politics, S.E. tackles Trump's grand delusions from his State of the Union speech and the very real disaster ahead for Republicans who are trying to get reelected in Trump's dismal economy. What are Republicans to do? How about cook up a national emergency that will give Trump extraordinary power over voting? That’s what a 17-page draft executive order suggests — that Republicans are out of policy ideas and their only solution for staying in power is to rig the election to win it. S.E. is joined by The Bulwark's Tim Miller to talk about it all!

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S.E. gets candid this week with her friend and CNN colleague, Dana Bash on the challenges of journalism, the impact of politics on their personal lives, and the ways they find escape in pop culture. They dive into Dana's career, the sisterhood she found in media and her dream job (if she's being totally honest). Dana also reveals the thing that she's done that's scarier than moderating a presidential debate (because of course she's done that, too).

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In this episode, S.E. sits down with her producers Lauren and Derrick to taste-test the I.P.-branded coffee creamers she mentioned in her last T.C. episode: creamers based on Harry Potter and Paris Hilton. Is the taste magical? Or do you need to be born with glitter in your veins to think so? Come for our answers to those questions, stay for all the news that’s fit to sip.

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S.E. sits down with ICON Sally Jessy Raphael to talk about her incredible career in journalism and as a talk show host. Sally takes us back to her days on the radio, reporting in the field, and famous glasses. Sally, who spent more than 40 years in Puerto Rico, talks Bad Bunny and the island that she loves. Stay tuned for Sally's very strong feelings about France and why she's actually an introvert. It's an unforgettable conversation and S.E. gets to share why Sally is such an icon and influence for her.

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On today's Talkin' Politics, S.E. takes a look at Trump’s latest poll numbers, which show cratering support on even his signature issues of immigration and the economy. Trump roundly defeated Biden in 2024, but voters are now saying they prefer his job performance to Trump’s. Then, she looks ahead to the Democratic Party’s plans for the midterms with her guest, Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan Boyle.

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This week, S.E. invites back her first repeat guest! Andy Ostroy is a writer, producer, director, podcast host, nonprofit founder, and a candy store owner. In his first interview, Andy shared the tragic story of his late wife — the actress, director, and screenwriter Adrienne Shelley — her brutal murder in 2006, and Andy's fight for justice. If you haven't listened to that, start there. This time, S.E. and Andy explore mental health in this age of political and just general news coverage. They talk about the ever-evolving media landscape, the surprising therapeutic benefits of Substack and they dive into some news, including the Epstein files, the 2028 presidential election and Trump's health.

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On today's Talkin' Politics ... where to begin. How about Trump's proposal that we nationalize elections?! This, of course, is despite the Constitution's insistence they be decentralized. But when has the Constitution ever stopped Trump from dreaming big. S.E. unpacks the dangers of this, the very real preparations some states are taking in the event of a 'federal intervention' in our midterm elections, and more.  She's joined by CNN legal analyst Elie Honig who weighs in on the threat to the midterms and several other big stories, including Epstein. He also brings a fantastic Clinton story. Stay tuned!

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One of the thrills of having this podcast is that S.E. gets to sit down for a luxurious amount of time with her friends. And this episode is a special one for that reason. S.E. brings on her friend and fellow journalist Alisyn Camerota. They talk about Alisyn's nostalgia for the 'unpainted' punk 80s, why she was an "impatient and problematic employee" in her early days, their shared experiences at Fox News and carving out a life and a career in an unstable industry. They also dig into family life, relationships, and grief, which is still fresh for Alisyn who lost her husband to cancer in 2024. It's an emotional conversation but a fun one, too. Alisyn Camerota is an award-winning journalist and author of Combat Love. Find out more about her retreat here.

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On this episode of Talkin' Politics, S.E. talks shifting vibes and rhetoric around the ICE presence in Minneapolis, the continued verbal hypocrisies of the Trump administration and the tension between an inner circle that doesn't really want to change tactics and Republican lawmakers who can see the writing on the wall for 2026. Speaking of which, S.E. gives her hot, hot take on the midterms and brings on journalist and friend, Jamal Simmons to help suss out 2028 (yes) and the Democratic contenders. Get more of Jamal at his Kill the Spider Substack and Trailblazer, his 2028 presidential campaign podcast.

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If you are a Bravo fan, this is a very special episode for you (and S.E.). S.E. get's to dish with one of her favorite Bravolebrities, Heather Dubrow, from the Real Housewives of Orange County, Malibu Country, Hot in Cleveland, and so many more. And it's a very full conversation about anxiety, parenthood, the joy — and chaos — of reality TV and finding yourself despite the pressure of it all. If you're looking from some relief from the news, you're in the right place.

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