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Join Mark Halperin and some of the leading minds in politics -- along with members of the 2WAY community -- for a nightly conversation that's thoughtful, respectful and remarkably informative. It's a conversation like no other.

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Mark’s featured guests this evening include GOP communications strategist Beverly Hallberg and Democratic strategist Madeline Summerville.

2WAY TONIGHT with Mark Halperin. Every weekday evening Mark and our special guests discuss President Trump's s... more

Mark’s featured guests this evening include Republican strategist Elizabeth Pipko and Democratic strategist Hyma Moore.

2WAY TONIGHT with Mark Halperin. Every weekday evening Mark and our special guests discuss President Trump's second term, Democra... more

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Mark’s featured guests this evening include Eli Lake of The Free Press; Jim Kessler of Third Way and Kevin Sheridan, a GOP strategist.

2WAY TONIGHT with Mark Halperin. Every weekday evening Mark and our special guests discuss President Trump's secon... more

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This evening, we have a special appearance by Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy. Mark’s other featured guests this evening include Helen Zhang of the International Intrigue newsletter; Al Mottur, a Democratic strategist; and Zach Karabell, the a... more

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Kevin Sheridan
Strategist/Commentator
Episode: Trump Dispatches Top Envoys to Restart Iran Talks in Pakistan: Will They Reach a Deal?
Eli Lake
Foreign policy journalist
The Free Press / journalist
Episode: Trump Dispatches Top Envoys to Restart Iran Talks in Pakistan: Will They Reach a Deal?
Jim Kessler
Executive Vice President, Policy
Third Way
Episode: Trump Dispatches Top Envoys to Restart Iran Talks in Pakistan: Will They Reach a Deal?
Secretary Duffy
Secretary of Transportation
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Episode: "Time Is Not on Their Side!" Trump Warns Iran To Make Deal Soon, Slams Media for Saying He's Anxious
Zach Karabell
Economist and Commentator
The Edgy Optimist (Substack)
Episode: "Time Is Not on Their Side!" Trump Warns Iran To Make Deal Soon, Slams Media for Saying He's Anxious
A. Mottur
Al Mottur (alias as above)
Democratic strategist
Episode: "Time Is Not on Their Side!" Trump Warns Iran To Make Deal Soon, Slams Media for Saying He's Anxious
Mollie Hemingway
Author, journalist; editor-in-chief for The Federalist
The Federalist
Episode: Trump Puts "Our Attack on the Country of Iran" on Hold, Extends Ceasefire: Can 2 Sides Reach a Deal?
Christopher Hahn
Democratic strategist; podcast host
Aggressive Progressive Podcast
Episode: Trump Puts "Our Attack on the Country of Iran" on Hold, Extends Ceasefire: Can 2 Sides Reach a Deal?
Tim Rice
Daily Wire, managing director
Daily Wire
Episode: "I'm Winning a War by A Lot": Trump Slams "Anti-America" Media as Ceasefire Talks Set To Resume

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Mark Halperin
Host of the show; leads discussion, introduces guests, and guides the pace of the program

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 137 ratings
  • Chronic audio issues

    Like the show. For some reason Mark your audio levels are chronically low, and I have to strain to hear you sometimes while listening during my morning workout. Alternatively your guests are always loud and clear, as are the clips you play. Time for a sound engineer! Thanks, LJW

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1016bs
    Netherlandsa month ago
  • Good US coverage; could have been great

    (Updated: Unfortunately, despite liking Mark Halperin, it is just impossible to become a regular listener when some of the guests, either left or right, are simply ridiculous and deeply partisan talking heads (eg Bill de Blasio, one of the worst and most disliked mayors in NYC’s history?). These apparatchiks might as well be party spokespeople. This is a recurrent issue, and I’m sorry to say I’ve finally given up. I’ve left my original review below, as it largely still applies to the show.)

    Gen... more

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    3
    Bibliophenia
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Good overall & commendably clear-eyed.

    Generally quite fair and open-minded – certainly much more so than mainstream media like our embarrassingly woeful BBC – and Mark’s sense of humour is a welcome bonus. I appreciate the podcast’s more equanimous insight into American politics, around which there’s far too much immature hysteria these days, not least here in Europe. Admirably, Mark is better able than most to coldly separate the merits and demerits of political policy from Trump himself, whatever one may think of the most media-sa... more

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    4
    Bibliophenia
    United Kingdom3 months ago
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    Obamagate 2.0
    United States4 months ago
  • 2WAY

    A couple years back I was watching the election coverage thinking why doesn’t this guy have a podcast. Now Mark Halperin has 2 and both are great! He insightfully covers all of the everyday news but also finds untouched topics. The other day he asked a guest his top president since Regan and I was surprised how much you could learn about the person by his answer!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    epg- bookish
    United States7 months ago

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Some reviews note audio quality issues; others praise balanced, insightful discussions and host humor.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful, respectful debate and pacing, with timely foreign policy analysis.
Genuine, civil discourse with strong guest variety; occasional partisan critiques have been noted by some listeners.

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"Time Is Not on Their Side!" Trump Warns Iran To Make Deal Soon, Slams Media for Saying He's Anxious
Q: Do you support privatization of air traffic control or airport security functions?
No, I'm not pursuing privatization; instead I'm pursuing modernization with the best technology, facilities, and workforce, while exploring private capital under congressional authorization.
"Time Is Not on Their Side!" Trump Warns Iran To Make Deal Soon, Slams Media for Saying He's Anxious
Q: How are you addressing air traffic controller shortages and modernization to reduce delays?
By shortening academy timelines, recruiting from gamers for problem-solving skills, expanding training throughput, and incentivizing veterans and experienced controllers to stay longer.
"Time Is Not on Their Side!" Trump Warns Iran To Make Deal Soon, Slams Media for Saying He's Anxious
Q: What actions are you going to take in the next 12 months to advance the Hudson River Tunnel and Penn Station projects?
Focus on funding, accelerating planning and procurement, and leveraging multi-year timelines to keep projects on track while ensuring accountability among agencies and contractors.
"When the Agreement's Signed, the Blockade Ends": Trump Predict Deal With Iran "In a Few Days"
Q: What would you attribute it to if the Iranians are giving in on the deal?
The panelists suggest a combination of pressure from economic and strategic threats, including China's leverage and the broader geopolitical maneuvering around the Xi meeting, rather than a single factor.
Trump Says Talks With Iran Could Restart in Days; Pressure Grows on Sen. Ruben Gallego Over Swalwell
Q: What should be the next steps if talks with Iran resume, and what risks do you see in linking diplomacy to market stability?
The panelists suggest that a second round of talks could be announced to provide market stability, with a recognition that real progress will require sustained dialogue and time, not a single breakthrough. They stress balancing credible messaging with actual negotiation work, and the importance of not over-promising immediate resolution.

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2. Eli Lake
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