
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 411 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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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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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
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.
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.
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.
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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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