Episodios

  • How TikTok Transformed Politics with Casey Lewis

    How TikTok Transformed Politics with Casey Lewis
    Apr 29 2025
    This week, Andrew sits down with cultural writer and go-to youth whisperer Casey Lewis to unpack all things Gen Z. They dive into how TikTok has become Gen Z’s de facto news outlet, why Elon Musk still has a loyal fanbase, and how Gen Z’s political shift could reshape the next decade. Plus: the weirdest new Gen Alpha trend you haven’t heard about yet.
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    30 m
  • Which Trump Policies Are BS? Molly Jong-Fast Doesn’t Hold Back

    Which Trump Policies Are BS? Molly Jong-Fast Doesn’t Hold Back
    Apr 22 2025
    Molly Jong-Fast joins Andrew for a high-speed journey through the state of American politics. MJF weighs in on Pete Hegseth, Elon Musk's cuts, and the El Salvador deportations. She also shares initial thoughts on the primary field in 2028 and whether the Dems can hold onto the House and take the Senate in 2026. Plus, she shares a preview of her upcoming memoir.

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    27 m
  • The Revenge Presidency: Inside Trump’s New Playbook

    The Revenge Presidency: Inside Trump’s New Playbook
    Apr 15 2025
    Andrew Zucker is joined by Axios reporter Alex Isenstadt, author of Revenge, for a conversation about his book and previously unreported stories from Trump’s comeback campaign. Isenstadt reveals the remarkable moments following the assasination attempt in Butler, the unique way Elon Musk convinced Trump to pick J.D. Vance as VP, and the late Brooklyn political boss who shapes Trump's rhetoric.
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    23 m
  • The Press vs. The President with Oliver Darcy

    The Press vs. The President with Oliver Darcy
    Apr 8 2025
    Andrew is joined by Oliver Darcy, the founder and author of Status, a nightly newsletter covering the media industry. Oliver breaks down the WHCA’s responses to attacks on press freedom—most recently pulling comic Amber Ruffin from roasting at the WHCD. They also dive into how a recession could hurt media companies, the various threats facing newsrooms, and the one media mogul who has it out for Status.
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    25 m
  • Inside Gen Z's Vibe Shift

    Inside Gen Z's Vibe Shift
    Apr 1 2025
    Andrew is joined by Gen Z expert and journalist Rachel Janfaza to break down her new framework: Gen Z 1.0 and 2.0. Based on years of listening sessions and on-the-ground reporting, Rachel explains how the COVID-19 pandemic created a generational fault line within Gen Z—and how that split is influencing everything from voting patterns to campus culture. They discuss what caused a rightward shift amongst Gen Z in the 2024 presidential election and how politicians can better embrace new media.
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    29 m
  • Make America Hot Again: Inside MAGA’s Favorite Dating App

    Make America Hot Again: Inside MAGA’s Favorite Dating App
    Mar 25 2025
    Andrew Zucker talks with Raquel Debono, the CMO of Date Right Stuff, a dating app for conservatives. With backing from Peter Thiel, Date Right Stuff has become the platform for young Trumpers to find love. Debono opens up about dating in blue cities, how the app was born out of awkward dates and walkouts, and the rise of the other MAHA—Make America Hot Again in-person events, including one at Trump Tower. She also talks about what’s next for the app, such as a feature helping right-wingers find right-wing friends.
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    20 m
  • UFC/USA: The Truth About Dana White & Donald Trump

    UFC/USA: The Truth About Dana White & Donald Trump
    Mar 18 2025
    Andrew Zucker chats with Rolling Stone contributing writer Jack Crosbie, who recently profiled Dana White and UFC’s takeover of American culture. Over two decades, White transformed the once-fringe sport, turning it into a mainstream powerhouse. Today, the billion-dollar circus is fully enmeshed in American politics, too, thanks in no small part to the decades-old relationship between Donald Trump and White. Crosbie shares how the two cultural icons first crossed paths, their shared approach to media and branding, and UFC’s unique approach to building a colossus.
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    42 m
  • Where MAGA Dines Out

    Where MAGA Dines Out
    Mar 11 2025
    Andrew Zucker sits down with Bart Hutchins, the restaurateur behind Butterworth’s, one of D.C.’s most buzzed-about restaurants. In just six months, the restaurant has become a watering hole for MAGA and welcomed administration officials like Kash Patel and Scott Bessent, as well as Speaker Mike Johnson, Nigel Farage, and Steve Bannon. Bart discusses the inspiration behind the restaurant, how MAGA made it their own, and why its design could prevent President Trump from making an appearance.
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    22 m
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