Welcome to Talkin' Politics, the podcast within a podcast that gives you a weekly dose of S.E.'s piping' hot takes on the news of the week as well as interviews with political heavyweights. And this week, S.E. talks with Rahm Emanuel.  Most recently, Rahm was the U.S. ambassador to Japan, but he has also served in Congress, as mayor (of Chicago), and, once upon a time, Chief of Staff for President Obama. And rumors are swirling he's eyeing the presidency. And you know S.E. likes to have some fun, so each political interview will wrap with the Talkin' Politics version of a lightning round that we're calling, the Exit Poll. And stay tuned for S.E.'s take those leaked texts from a young Republican group chat.

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Welcome to Season 2! What a way to start! S.E. sits down with Charlamagne tha God for a conversation about media today, his early radio days, mental health, and so much more. Charlamagne is a media mogul to the nth degree. He is making an impact and elevating Black voices in broadcast, podcasting, and publishing. He's also the reason S.E. has this podcast. S.E. and Charlamagne talk about their alter-egos, finding their way through the broadcast gauntlet and the good — and troubling — ways their industries are evolving. Charlamagne talks about how his own cry for help ended up being a barrier-breaking mental health revelation for so many of his fans. And stay tuned for a very media-savvy lightning round!

Charlamagne tha God is the co-founder of the Black Effect Podcast Network, now celebrating its fifth year. He is the cohost of the nationally syndicated morning radio show, The Breakfast Club. He's the founder of Black Privilege Publishing and the co-founder of Southland Stories. 

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S.E. Cupp is back with her thoughtful deep-dive convos about life, careers, pivots, parenting, and mental health with her famous friends and people she admires. But there's more! S.E. is also bringing back 'Talkin' Coffee' — a fun and frothy roundtable chat with her producers, Lauren and Derrick, about all things coffee. And if THAT's not enough, S.E. is adding another episode to the roster ... 'Talkin' Politics.' She's still reserving the weekly Off the Cupp episode as her break from the news — because we all need it. But if you're jonesing for her weekly hot take on the political moment, this is the place for you. You can find all of these episodes — deep dive conversations, 'Talkin' Coffee,' and 'Talkin' Politics' — right here in the Off the Cupp feed. Subscribe to get the latest delivered directly to you. 

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It's the final episode of season 1! And S.E. has some NEWS (you'll have to listen to find out!). To cap off a year of 49 fun, insightful, and revealing conversations about the intersection of life, careers, and mental health, S.E. brings on a very special guest for episode 50 — her husband, John Goodwin. This episode is more personal than ever before, not only because they are talking about their relationship, but also because you'll hear about S.E.'s mental health breakdown from John's perspective. And stay tuned for the origin story of the most important question S.E. asks on each show (IYKYK). Listeners, as we wrap up the year, let us know your thoughts on the podcast, the guests, and who else you'd like to have S.E. sit down with. Email us at [email protected]

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It's a thrilling penultimate episode of Off the Cupp Season 1 with one of the coolest guests ... Broadway (and TV and movie)  star, Christopher Jackson!  S.E. indulges in ALL the musical theater, behind-the-scenes action Christopher can offer from The Lion King to In the Heights to Hamilton. Christopher shares his journey from small-town life in Cairo, Illinois, to the grand stages of Broadway and television. He talks about his deep relationships with creative giants like Lin-Manuel Miranda and the impact of the entertainment of his youth, from MTV to Will Smith and the Fresh Prince of Bel Air . The conversation also takes a poignant turn as Christopher delves into his family's personal experiences with his son's autism diagnosis and his own advocacy. This episode has got a little something for everyone — heartfelt stories, humor,  maybe a few tears, and a very Broadway themed lightning round.

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This week S.E. chats with Michael Kelly, star of House of Cards and Jack Ryan, among so many more. They talk about Michael's serendipitous start in acting, his deep love of baseball, and when he almost quit acting (and what gave him the courage to continue). S.E. and Michael get honest about managing demanding careers and parenting, the pain of missing milestones and also the need to pursue one's passion. Stay tuned for a very special lightning round spanning facial hair, politics and sports.

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This week, S.E. sits down with James Van Der Beek, an actor known for so many iconic roles from Dawson's Creek to Varsity Blues to The Rules of Attraction. Now James is using his platform to share his life-changing cancer diagnosis and amplify the life-saving need for early detection. S.E. and James delve into his emotional journey from diagnosis, to treatment to the profound realizations about identity and resilience. Stay tuned for a delightful and surprising lightning round tailor made for James.

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This week, S.E. enters the Bravoverse with Scheana Shay! The Vanderpump Rules reality star opens up (even more) in her new memoir, My Good Side. S.E. and Scheana get into all the drama from the set to the page, but they also get personal about the darkest parts Scheana revealed in her book, her struggle with anxiety around her kid and parenting, and how she is finding ways to be in the moment rather than her head.

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On this edition of Talkin’ Coffee, S.E. shares a story about the predator in her backyard, a banger of a coffee-inspired idea, and gets into another Gen Z coffee trend — is it suss? You decide! S.E.’s joined, as always, by her producers Lauren and Derrick and the trio dive into into all the news that’s fit to sip!

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This week it's chef and restauranteur Rocco DiSpirito! You know two of S.E.'s favorite things are reality TV and restaurants, so it's a real treat that S.E. gets to talk to probably THE person who reality food TV on the map. They talk about why he doesn't have boundaries in his work and life, what stage of his career he's in, what those early reality days were like (and an industry secret not even S.E. knew about) and why he loves therapy. And stay tuned for a VERY satiating lightning round and find out THE food you should be eating right now and some controversial opinions about shellfish and cheese. 

If you're heading to the Hamptons, check out Rocco's pop-up in South Hampton through Labor Day 2025.

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