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Join Puck’s chief political columnist, MSNBC/NBC News national affairs analyst, and best-selling author John Heilemann as he roams the corridors of power and influence in America on this twice-weekly interview show, taking you behind the scenes and beyond the headlines with the people who shape and shift our culture: icons and up-and-comers, incumbents and insurgents, moguls and machers in the ove... more

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John welcomes back Alex Wagner, host of Runaway Country for Crooked Media and senior political analyst at MS Now, to discuss her new book, “The Steal: Four Right-Wing Hard-Liners, One Republican Presidency, and the Raid on America's Courts.” Alex exa... more

John welcomes Jacob Weisberg, co-founder of Pushkin Industries and former editor of Slate, to discuss his new book, “Profiles in Cowardice: A Study of Collaboration in the Trump Era.” Weisberg explains how he took the format and framing of “Profiles ... more

John welcomes back Searchlight Institute president Adam Jentleson to discuss the post-Labor Day Senate battleground map and his new book, “Supermajority: How Democrats Can Build Lasting Power.” Jentleson explains why cautious optimism is in order abo... more

John is joined by Lawrence Wright, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11,” to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Wright explains what we unders... more

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Jacob Weisberg
Author of Profiles in Cowardice; co-founder of Pushkin Industries
Pushkin Industries
Episode: Jacob Weisberg: Bonfire of the Enablers
Lawrence Wright
Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Looming Tower
Author, The Looming Tower
Episode: Lawrence Wright: 25 Years Later, Remembering 9/11
Sarah Longwell
Former Republican political strategist, pro-democracy advocate, CEO/publisher of The Bulwark
The Bulwark
Episode: Sarah Longwell: Vox Populi, Vox Dei
Dave Regan
Pugnacious, sharp-elbowed union boss and leader of SEIU United Healthcare Workers West
SEIU United Healthcare Workers West (UHW)
Episode: Dave Regan: Will California Kick Its Billionaires in the Bollocks?
Adam Hamilton
Parish pastor and political candidate in Kansas
Hamilton for Kansas campaign
Episode: Adam Hamilton & Denise Powell: Two Great Plains Midterm Upsets in the Making
Denise Powell
First-time candidate for Congress in Nebraska's second district; organizer and former chair of Women Who Run Nebraska
Powell for Congress
Episode: Adam Hamilton & Denise Powell: Two Great Plains Midterm Upsets in the Making
Skye Perryman
President and CEO of Democracy Forward
Democracy Forward
Episode: Skye Perryman: The Cavalry Isn’t Coming – Saving Democracy Is Up To Us
Kurt Andersen
Author; former editor; public intellectual; author of The Breakup, Command Z
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Episode: Kurt Andersen, Pt. 2: AI Intimacies, Sci-Fi with Soderbergh, & The (Fictional) Death of Trump
Raul Torrez
New Mexico Attorney General
New Mexico Attorney General's Office
Episode: Raul Torrez: The State AG Suing Todd Blanche’s DOJ after Spanking Meta in Court

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John Heilemann
Host of the show; Puck/ Audacy alignment with NBC News referenced in descriptions

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 5.3k ratings
  • Namastae

    Right back ya never miss an episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LoriJNY
    United Statesa month ago
  • Not my jam.

    Really tried to hang with this podcast. Probably because I’m more of an information person vs a “celebrity” fan type, the podcast has become kind of banal and sometimes annoying — the contests to see who can shuck-and-jive the most shamelessly, etc. (One day, can we please stop saying “Screw the pooch”?) I think Heilemann is good at what he does, super knowledgeable and seems like a well-meaning person. But his takes (and, yes, longwinded questions) are just a bit too surface for my tastes. So, ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Elisabeth-Ann
    United Statesa month ago
  • The Remnick interview was unprofessional

    I like Heilemann generally, but as an interviewer he talks too much and pushes his point of view VERY hard to craft the show to his point of view. David Remnick is a great interview and Heilemann tried to drown the interview in his own stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    vertital
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great episode!

    Enjoyed this interview Love JS!

    My favorite quote from one of his interviews with Trump was “who says that” in reply to “ people are saying “

    John thanks for not interrupting I’m a big fan of yours.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bpbluepill
    United States2 months ago
  • Great guests

    Love the podcast and the guests but wish John would talk less so the guests could add more commentary than they are currently able to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Devil rum
    United States2 months ago

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Eclectic guest mix and book-focused episodes are highly valued.
Listeners want less host interruption to let guests finish their points.
Production can feel slow; topics sometimes feel dated.
The host's deep knowledge is praised, though some wish for tighter questioning.
Guests consistently deliver insightful conversations with strong reporting angles.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Adam Jentleson: Senate Battleground Update + The Case for Big Tent Populism
Q: What is heterodoxy and why is it central to building a durable majority?
Heterodoxy is a form of big-tent populism that blends diverse ideas and is not afraid to mix ideologies to reflect working-class and swing voters, enabling a wider coalition that can win in diverse states.
Sarah Longwell: Vox Populi, Vox Dei
Q: What lessons do focus groups across Florida, Georgia, and Pennsylvania offer for Democratic messaging?
Voters respond to concrete benefits like constituent services and tangible improvements in daily life; messaging should center on material well-being and practical solutions rather than solely ideological stances.
Sarah Longwell: Vox Populi, Vox Dei
Q: How do you describe the Republican Triangle of Doom and its impact on Trump's appeal?
Trump's lies feed a right-wing infotainment loop that GOP politicians validate, which reinforces voters' beliefs; overcoming this requires overwhelming the system with alternative narratives and a robust Democratic leadership that engages on substantive issues.
Sarah Longwell: Vox Populi, Vox Dei
Q: What is the central thesis of your book and how does it relate to voters' beliefs?
The book argues that public opinion drives political outcomes more than any individual leader's beliefs, and it emphasizes creating new communication channels to influence voters and build a durable democratic coalition.
Skye Perryman: The Cavalry Isn’t Coming – Saving Democracy Is Up To Us
Q: So, there are seven chapters in the book. Each chapter is devoted to an action. So, seven chapters, seven actions. And I would love for you to talk about a few of them, not all of them, but like, I'm not going to ask you to talk about stop spiraling and pick up a shovel, which is basically like stop whining, complaining, you know, vetching and freaking out and go do something. What is action number two?
Action number two is achieving information sobriety—being clear about how we consume information, conducting a media inventory, and supporting the pro-democracy media ecosystem while avoiding overload and misinformation.

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A politically tuned interview show that frequently features veteran reporters, policymakers, authors, and commentators to dissect current events, power dynamics, and strategic storytelling in politics, media, and culture. Conversations often center on deeper policy implications, insider perspectives on Washington, elections, and how media coverage shapes public understanding. Noteworthy are long-form, candid dialogues with top-tier journalists and political operatives, plus occasional crossovers into business, tech, and culture, all anchored by a seasoned host who aims for sharp, unfiltered analysis and devil's-advocate style questions. Potential listeners will likely appreciate probing queries, behind-the-scenes context, and a willingness ... more

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7. Skye Perryman
8. Kurt Andersen

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