Terry McAuliffe (72nd Governor of Virginia and former chairman, Democratic National Committee) joins Chris Cuomo to assess the state of the Democratic Party and what went wrong in the 2024 election. From failing to connect on core issues like inflation, immigration, and working-class economic anxiety, to misreading the appeal of culture war politics and populist messaging, McAuliffe lays out why Democrats are struggling — and what needs to change. He and Cuomo debate the party’s messaging strategy, Kamala Harris’s political positioning, and whether MAGA’s success stems from Trump’s policies or his symbolic power as a disruptor. McAuliffe also shares his experience on the front lines in Ukraine and weighs in on what the party must do to win back Congress and move forward after Biden.

Note: This episode was recorded prior to President Biden's cancer diagnosis.

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Chris Cuomo reacts to Donald Trump’s decision to accept the use of a luxury jet from Qatar, calling it the clearest proof yet that Trump’s populist image is a lie. He explains why this isn’t just about optics or foreign influence—it’s a symbol of how power protects itself, and how the very figure meant to “drain the swamp” is embracing the perks of the establishment. From presidential ethics loopholes to foreign access, Cuomo breaks down how this one gesture reveals everything about who benefits from the system, who gets left behind, and why outrage only flows in one direction depending on whose team you’re on.

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Chris Cuomo responds to Donald Trump’s remark that “maybe a kid can have just two dolls, not 20” and says the message isn’t wrong—it’s just aimed at the wrong people. Instead of telling working families to cut back, Cuomo argues, Trump should be speaking to the billionaires and corporate class who’ve grown wealthier by shifting burden onto everyone else. He breaks down how capitalism without responsibility has hollowed out the middle class, why economic burden is falling on the wrong side of the system, and how Trump’s populist message continues to resonate—despite missing the real target.

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Chris Cuomo unpacks the backlash against Senator John Fetterman and argues that Democrats are undermining their own by prioritizing ideological purity over pragmatic progress. Responding to a harsh New York Magazine article, featuring quotes from Fetterman’s former chief of staff and anonymous party sources, Cuomo criticizes the renewed questioning of Fetterman’s mental fitness and says the attacks are less about policy failure than about his willingness to support Israel and work with Republicans on immigration and trade. He defends Fetterman’s “progressive pragmatism” as a path Democrats should embrace and warns that the party risks losing the majority by turning on those trying to deliver real results.

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Jake Barber and James Fowler (Co-Founders, Skywatcher Technologies) join Chris Cuomo to share their firsthand experiences tracking unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) and sounding the alarm on what they say is a major failure of U.S. transparency. The pair describe how their privately run “Skywatcher” system can detect UAPs that evade conventional detection—and why they believe the government has failed to acknowledge red (adversarial) and “other” (unknown) incursions into U.S. airspace. Chris pushes them on whether this is a national security crisis, a government cover-up, or a new era of misunderstood physics—and asks what it’ll take to get the public and policymakers to finally care.

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Chris Cuomo breaks down what Trump’s first 100 days reveal about his leadership—and what they don’t. With only five pieces of legislation passed, a ballooning trade deficit, and mounting economic confusion from his tariff policies, Cuomo argues that Trump’s presidency so far has been defined by a lack of planning and an overreliance on executive power. From immigration to inflation, Chris explores how chaos has replaced strategy—and why Trump’s signature moves are already backfiring. He also highlights the opportunity this disarray presents for Democrats, independents, and anyone willing to offer better answers instead of just more outrage.

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Eric Bolling (political commentator, author, and host, “Bolling!” podcast and YouTube show) joins Chris Cuomo for a no-holds-barred conversation about the fractures inside MAGA, Trump’s unwavering support for Pete Hegseth amid media attacks, and why loyalty—not scandal—is what matters most to Trump’s base. Bolling explains why MAGA must circle the wagons ahead of 2025, calls out the media’s double standard, and warns about tech elites flipping their allegiance to Trump. Plus, Cuomo and Bolling dive deep into their economic disagreements over tariffs, free markets, and the future of American manufacturing—and debate whether populism is reshaping American politics for good.

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Chris Cuomo breaks down why the outrage over Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal is missing the point — and why Democrats are setting themselves up to lose again. From the Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation case to Trump’s grip on media narratives, Cuomo argues that focusing on gotchas instead of principles like due process, 80/20 issues, and strategic messaging is a recipe for failure. He calls out media hypocrisy, explains why Hegseth likely isn’t going anywhere, and challenges both parties to stop chasing outrage and start delivering solutions.

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Christopher Mellon (Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, Bill Clinton & George W. Bush Administrations) joins Chris Cuomo to demand greater transparency from the U.S. government on UAPs, UFOs, and drone incursions. Mellon breaks down serious gaps in national airspace defense, the dangers of excessive classification, and the ongoing failure to brief Congress and the public. He calls on the current Trump administration to follow through on declassification promises and warns that without transparency, distrust in government will continue to grow.

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Steve Bannon (Former Trump Chief Strategist and Host, “War Room” Podcast) joins Chris Cuomo for a and wide-ranging conversation about economic populism, immigration, and the soul of the Republican Party. Bannon defends Trump’s trade agenda, calls for tariffs and tax reform, and lays out his plan to restore the middle class by confronting elites in both parties. The two also debate the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and whether due process still matters, plus Chris opens up about his brother Andrew Cuomo’s decision to run for mayor of New York City.

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