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Next Up with Mark Halperin

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Donald Trump
Democratic Party
Iran
Republican Party
Charlie Kirk
Joe Biden
Kamala Harris
Jeffrey Epstein
Immigration
Gavin Newsom
Media Bias
JD Vance
2028 Presidential Election
Israel
Midterm Elections
Ukraine
China
Artificial Intelligence
Graham Platner
United States

Next Up with Mark Halperin delivers unique political insight and reporting, with timely conversations featuring prominent voices in politics, media, and policy.

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Mark Halperin’s reported monologue rings the alarm on the prospect of liberal media bias during the midterm end game, looking at recent examples involving President Trump and Jared Kushner. He also exposes some major stories about Democrats that the... more

Mark Halperin’s reported monologue reveals the 3 wildcards his sources say could swing November's elections, including a range of “October Surprises", going beyond the headlines and candidate clashes of the current moment. Robby Soave breaks down th... more

Mark’s reported monologue reveals the key elements of Team Trump’s midterm homestretch messaging, explained through Vice President JD Vance's latest stump speech, delivered this week in Texas, complete with colorful attacks on Democratic Senate candi... more

Mark Halperin’s reported monologue goes inside four battleground Senate races Republicans may actually win – three flips and one key hold. Mark explains why Republicans have a chance to take all four… and what that means for the prospect of a blue wa... more

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Recent Guests

Tucker Carlson
Founder of the Tucker Carlson Network, host of the Tucker Carlson Show
Tucker Carlson Network / Tucker Carlson Show
Episode: Charlie Kirk: A Special Friend & Generational Inspiration
Bryan Solomon
Executive producer and close colleague of Charlie Kirk
Next Up / Two Way
Episode: Charlie Kirk: A Special Friend & Generational Inspiration
George Pataki
Former Governor of New York
New York State Government
Episode: 9/11: Modern America's Most Important Day
Michael Knowles
Host of The Michael Knowles Show on The Daily Wire
Daily Wire
Episode: Why Republicans May Have Already Lost the Midterms
Rich Antoniello
Founder and former CEO of Complex; executive chairman of Uproxx; founder and chairman of Fort Nash
Fort Nash; Complex; Uproxx
Episode: How Legacy Media is Killing Itself
Max Tegmark
Professor at MIT; founder and chair of the Future of Life Institute
Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Future of Life Institute
Episode: Will AI Take Control of America Before It’s Too Late?
Steve Robinson
Editor-in-Chief of The Maine Wire
The Maine Wire
Episode: The Secrets, Crime, & Media that May Swing The Midterms
Robby Starbuck
conservative activist, filmmaker and visiting fellow at the Heritage Foundation
Heritage Foundation
Episode: Inside the Culture War Transforming Corporate America
Hogan Gidley
Press secretary for the Trump campaign and deputy White House press secretary under Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Trump campaign / White House
Episode: Who will be Trump’s Next Press Secretary?

Host

Mark Halperin
Host focusing on political analysis, policy, and media dynamics with deep Washington, DC connections.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Documents are on the website

    Hi Mark, I listened to your podcast on July 18. The Trump administration posted all these documents on the White House website. I believe there’s over 900. Maybe close to 1000 documents that have been unclassified and are on the website to review. Have you taken a look yet?

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    SoCal MommaBear
    United States3 months ago
  • Boring

    Boring

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    1
    piper.fenton
    United States4 months ago
  • Totally compromised host. Bias & agenda

    Marks from a CIA Family and has weird old connections to political establishment. He came off legit like a free independent journalist type during 2024, but had since made clear his bias and agenda view. Look up who his dad & brother are. His dad participated in some interesting history via his time in CIA

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    Gene Everett 187
    United States4 months ago
  • So So

    A good podcast if you want to stay up to date. Mark tries to be objective…..however, his liberal bias via both sides arguments is laid bare in every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    i cant tell you my name
    United States5 months ago
  • Was a great show. Then they went woke when they switched anchors. I'll miss this one...

    Podcast Addict
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    MioUser0
    5 months ago

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Audience appreciates in-depth, long-form political interviews with access to prominent figures.
Some listeners feel the host's alignment shows bias and prefer more bipartisan balance.
Cross-genre guests and strong journalist-host dynamic are common points of interest for sponsors and potential guests.
Positive notes emphasize credibility and well-sourced discussions, though mixed reviews about guest lineups exist.
Praise for thorough, ends-based analysis that connects policy, media, and culture.

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#206
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#185
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#199
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why the 2028 White House Race Just Completely Changed
Q: Are you going to run for president in 2028?
Hyma Moore indicates that she has not decided, reflecting the broader question of many potential candidates weighing personal and political considerations before committing to a run.
Why the Economy Could Cost Republicans the Midterms
Q: How would you characterize the relationship with China in this context?
The guest characterized China as a rival that challenges and motivates U.S. policy, calling for a return to moral authority and serious leadership to compete effectively.
Is He the Next Obama?!
Q: Who are the women in the MAGA Trump orbit that you find most interesting and why?
The guest cites Tulsi Gabbard, Pam Bondi, Caroline Leavitt, Susie Wiles, and Anna Paulina Luna as notable figures, highlighting their influence, media presence, and policy positions within the Trump ecosystem.
The Truth About Mamdani's NYC No One's Saying
Q: What should people who don't live in New York know about how this experiment of socialist governance is going so far?
The guests explain that the mayor's approach blends strong marketing with real-world constraints, noting that while some observers remain hopeful about reform, others worry that bureaucratic inertia and crime/quality-of-life issues may limit what can actually be implemented.
Can a Jew Actually Become U.S. President?
Q: Have they hurt themselves, do you think, APEC?
The guest suggests that APEC's role in campaign finance has been weaponized and that it raises concerns about free speech and influence in politics, while acknowledging complexities around support for Israel.

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1. Tucker Carlson
2. Bryan Solomon
3. George Pataki
4. Michael Knowles
5. Rich Antoniello
6. Max Tegmark
7. Steve Robinson
8. Robby Starbuck

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