Impolitic with John Heilemann
Audacy | PuckJoin 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 | 385 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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John welcomes Guy Cecil, former chairman of Priorities USA Action and executive director of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, to discuss his party's prospects for taking control of the US Senate -- and the national implications of Zohran ... more
John welcomes Princeton professor Eddie Glaude, Jr. to discuss his new book, "America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation’s Anniversaries.” Glaude lays out the historical pattern of evasion and erasure that the impending MAGA-soaked Semiquincentenni... more
John welcomes back Bulwark podcast host Tim Miller to discuss the putative deal to end the war in Iran and the efforts of J.D. Vance to sell it (and himself). Tim dissects the blowback to the deal within the GOP, Donald Trump's senescence, and Vance’... more
John welcomes back Maya Wiley, president and CEO of the Leadership Council on Civil and Human Rights, to discuss the assault on the nonprofit sector by Donald Trump’s Justice Department. Wiley explains why the recent indictment of the Southern Povert... more
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- Always Interesting
JH always manages to make even people i don’t want to listen to interesting. Not always politics but a good variety of guest and topics.
Apple Podcasts5Plecostomoud
United States13 days ago - Pablo Torre
Fantastic, intelligent, often funny, always witty conversation between 2 of my favorite journalists covering sports, politics & culture.
10 stars!
Apple Podcasts5A bug fsnUnited States14 days ago - Would be 5 star if host STOPPED INTERRUPTING!
Guests are almost always interesting and host is knowledgeable, but needs to learn when to SHUT UP and let the guests talk!
Please stop interrupting the guests all the time - we know you're smart; you don't need to show off your knowledge by constantly rudely butting into your guests' replies
Other than that, it's a reliably interesting show with an eclectic range of guests - it's nice to get more topical variety than some other podcasts that seem to rely on the same 15 talking heads, over a... more
Apple Podcasts4Qwertiop8United States19 days ago - Paxton/Cornyn Polls
The Paxton/Cornyn polls were extremely off the other night, which goes a long way to prove my point: “Charlie don’t surf” and MAGA don’t poll.
“If I owned Texas and Hell, I would rent Texas and live in Hell.”
General Philip Henry Sheridan
(Speech at Fort Clark, Texas, 1866)
Apple Podcasts5Prometheus---United Statesa month ago - Great listen
I’ve always enjoyed John’s appearances on msnbc because he never says things that are obvious and don’t need saying or repeating. Hearing him in long conversations with intelligent people has been so engaging. Learn a lot every time
Apple Podcasts5mrc126United Statesa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #57 | United States/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #164 | United States/News |
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A sharp, long-form interview show that tackles politics, policy, technology, and global affairs with high-profile guests ranging from policymakers and journalists to tech thinkers and authors. Episodes often blend rigorous analysis, candid storytelling, and provocative takes on current events, with deep dives into topics like AI, foreign policy, elections, and media dynamics. A notable strength is the host's willingness to pull apart complex issues through back-and-forth dialogue with guests who bring insider perspectives, historical context, and bold viewpoints. The format frequently includes sponsor reads and cultural commentary, adding a broad, cross-industry lens that helps listeners connect policy and power to real-world consequences. more
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Recent guests on Impolitic include:
1. Jonathan Weber
2. Jonathan Martin
3. James Traub
4. Josh Tyrangiel
5. Robert Kagan
6. Dan Pfeiffer
7. Michael Froman
8. Chrissy Houlahan
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