The 1600

Santiago Mayer, founder of Voters of Tomorrow, joins Carlo Versano to discuss where young voters in America stand. The conversation explores the shifting youth vote, the influence of organizations like Turning Point USA, the 2026 midterms, and rising figures like Zohran Mamdani and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. 

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The Mooch is back. Anthony Scaramucci joins Carlo Versano to talk about his new book, All the Wrong Moves, and the long chain of decisions that he believes led America to this political moment. In a candid conversation with Carlo Versano, the former White House communications director reflects on the rise of Donald Trump, the future of the American Dream, and why so many voters have lost faith in the system. It all leads to one final question: Is Donald Trump capable of ego death?

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Mitch Landrieu joins Carlo Versano on The 1600 to discuss why the South has become the center of American politics, what Democrats need to do to compete in red states, and the frustrations driving working-class voters across party lines. The former New Orleans mayor also weighs in on Kamala Harris's future while acknowledging he is considering a presidential run of his own.

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Andrew Yang and Lisa Britton join Carlo Versano to discuss AI, jobs, and the issues affecting young men today. From automation and education to dating, loneliness, and politics, they explore what's driving these trends and what solutions could help turn them around. Plus, Yang weighs in on AI regulation, universal basic income, and whether he could run for office again.

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Jessica Tarlov joins Carlo Versano to discuss her new book I Disagree: Winning Arguments Without Losing Friends. The Fox News contributor and co-host of The Five shares what it's like being the liberal voice on the network, navigating criticism from President Trump, and why Americans need to relearn how to disagree without severing relationships. They also discuss the future of the Democratic Party, the rise of "raging moderates," and the challenges of balancing politics, media and family life.

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Dr. Gad Saad joins The 1600 to discuss his book Suicidal Empathy and the argument that excessive compassion, when applied without limits, can undermine societies and institutions. Carlo and Gad talk immigration, crime, homelessness, Islam, Israel and Gaza, Canada's healthcare system, and whether Western civilization is equipped to correct its current course.

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Congressman Jake Auchincloss joins The 1600 to talk about the housing crisis, wealth inequality, healthcare costs, social media regulation, and the future of the Democratic Party. He also weighs in on Israel, Iran, Trump's foreign policy, COVID school closures, and what Democrats need to do to win back voters ahead of the 2026 midterms and beyond.

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Ed Zitron returns to The 1600 to make his case that AI's biggest players are betting hundreds of billions on a future that may never arrive. From OpenAI and Anthropic's finances to the rapid buildout of AI data centers, Zitron argues that today's AI boom looks increasingly like a speculative bubble. He and Carlo discuss Big Tech's AI spending spree, the promise of "superintelligence," looming IPOs, and whether the industry can keep defying the numbers.

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Could a little-known House rule become the next political battleground? Jeffrey Toobin joins The 1600 to explain a scenario that has some Democrats on edge ahead of the midterms. Carlo and Jeffery break down election certification, congressional procedure, and what could happen if November’s results are razor-thin.

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NASA is reaching new heights with the Artemis program, but historic budget cuts could threaten some of the agency's most important science missions.

Carlo Versano speaks with Casey Dreier of The Planetary Society about the proposed cuts to NASA's budget, the future of the Artemis program, the growing influence of commercial space companies, and whether America is truly in a new space race with China. Plus, a look at what comes next for the moon, Mars, and the future of space exploration.

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