The Daily Beast Podcast

David Rothkopf joins Joanna Coles to break down the political earthquake that has left Donald Trump reeling—and Washington bracing for a brutal new chapter. After a crushing Democratic election victory, Trump is scrambling to contain the fallout, elevating the deeply unpopular Stephen Miller, turning on Susie Wiles, and leaving JD Vance politically exposed. Rothkopf explains why Trump's grip on power is slipping, why Republicans are beginning to turn against him, and how Democrats are preparing to unleash investigations into his administration. Plus, the explosive national security questions surrounding NVIDIA's CEO and an alleged Chinese intelligence connection, Trump's increasingly cozy relationship with Vladimir Putin, and the global consequences of a weakened White House. As Trump's allies begin looking for the exits, the next two years could be his most turbulent yet.

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Dr. John Gartner returns to the Daily Beast Podcast following Donald Trump and MAGA's midterm wipeout with a stark warning about how the president could respond to defeat. Speaking to Joanna Coles, the psychologist explains why he believes Trump may try to thwart the new Democratic Congress, why he fears an attack on Iran and why he doubts the president’s inner circle will stand in his way. Gartner also shares what he sees as further signs of Trump’s cognitive decline and discusses Rep. Haley Stevens’ decision to appear alongside Republican Mike Rogers after losing her Senate primary.

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Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles examine Donald Trump’s stunning midterm humiliation and why, instead of changing course, he’s doubling down on the very forces that helped bring him down. With Susie Wiles out and Stephen Miller elevated to chief of staff, Trump is signaling an even more extreme White House, and Wolff reveals the explosive behind-the-scenes drama that led to the shake-up. Plus, Tucker Carlson’s increasingly bitter break with Trump, JD Vance’s increasingly precarious political future, and whether Ron DeSantis is positioning himself for 2028. Then, Melania Trump’s bizarre new documentary trailer raises a fresh round of uncomfortable questions as Wolff fights back against her legal threats. And as Silicon Valley billionaires and powerful law firms scramble to distance themselves from Trump, the question is whether the political landscape has shifted more dramatically than anyone in his inner circle is prepared to admit.

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Joanna Coles and Hugh Dougherty break down the political earthquake shaking Donald Trump’s White House after a devastating election defeat, as his inner circle scrambles to contain the fallout. From Melania Trump’s eyebrow-raising Amazon documentary deal to Pete Hegseth’s shaky grip on the Pentagon and Marco Rubio’s rumored escape plan, the administration is suddenly looking far less invincible. Joanna and Hugh examine the threat of congressional investigations, the growing pressure on MAGA loyalists, and the implosion of Trump allies like Lauren Boebert and Laura Loomer. Plus, they look at the latest controversy surrounding a newly elected Republican’s attacks on women journalists. With Democrats preparing to reclaim oversight, the reckoning for Trump’s inner circle may only be getting started.

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Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles go inside a White House reeling from Tuesday’s election wipeout. Wolff shares what people close to Trump are telling him about a president who insists he didn’t lose, yet appears quieter and older after the results. As JD Vance distances himself from the Iran war, Wolff names the officials he hears could be pushed out, including Pete Hegseth and Stephen Miller, and explains why Susie Wiles may survive by sacrificing others. With Trump facing a hostile new Congress, the conversation turns to how he might try to end the war on his own terms and the one person Wolff believes he may actually listen to.

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Terry Moran joins Joanna Coles from Texas, where Democrats have scored a stunning series of victories that could signal a seismic shift in American politics. After more than three decades without a Democrat holding statewide office, Texas has delivered a historic rebuke to Republicans, with James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa among the candidates riding a massive blue wave of voter frustration. Moran explains why Latino voters turned against Trump, how the president's own supporters are losing faith, and why the election represents something bigger than a rejection of one man: a repudiation of Trumpism itself. He and Coles look at the Democratic upsets in Maine, Iowa, and Kansas, the candidates emerging as potential 2028 contenders, and what the results mean for JD Vance's presidential ambitions. They also confront the growing Republican revolt against Trump, the fallout from the Michigan Democratic primary, and the question of whether Democrats can turn this extraordinary electoral momentum into a governing agenda.

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Join Joanna Coles and Michael Wolff for a special LIVE edition of Inside Trump's Head as the midterm election results start to come in. Featuring special guests, live reporting and breaking news results, this election night promises to be one that shapes America's future.

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David Rothkopf and Joanna Coles preview the midterm elections with a look at the races that could reshape the Democratic Party, from Abdul El-Sayed’s battle with Mike Rogers in Michigan to James Talarico’s challenge to Ken Paxton in Texas, while unpacking the fallout from Haley Stevens’ stunning decision to back a Republican. They also examine the issues breaking through with voters, including health care, corruption, immigration, affordability and the war, and what a Democratic surge could mean for the 2028 presidential race. Plus, they get into Elon Musk’s extraordinary influence on the election, the growing backlash against tech billionaires, Trump’s increasingly erratic behavior, his fixation on the White House renovation and the disturbing reports about his thinking on nuclear weapons. As election night approaches, Rothkopf and Coles weigh the final Senate polls and consider whether Trump is beginning to realize that his grip on power may be slipping.

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Ben Meiselas, co-founder of MeidasTouch, joins Joanna Coles to explain why he thinks Trump and MAGA are headed for a crushing midterm defeat. Watching Trump’s full rallies, Meiselas says, reveals an erratic closing message that short news clips fail to capture. He points to Democratic gains in special elections, then tells the story of how a family group chat with his brothers Brett and Jordi grew into an independent media network. Drawing on their new book, WTF America, Meiselas traces the rise of right-wing media from Roger Ailes to today’s online disinformation campaigns and argues that winning an election alone will not undo their influence. He lays out what he wants Americans to do after the votes are counted.

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Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles head into the midterms with a look at the fights gathering around Donald Trump. Wolff shares an update on his legal battle with Melania Trump, then the hosts turn to former Trump lawyer Alina Habba’s reported $50 million deal and her clash with Trump over money and influence. Wolff argues that the dispute could be an early sign of a wider scramble among people close to the president. They also size up vulnerable MAGA candidates, ask whether falling Fox News ratings signal trouble for Trump and consider what Tuesday’s results could mean for his grip on the Republican Party.

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