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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
JD Vance
Immigration
Media Bias
Gavin Newsom
2028 Presidential Election
Midterm Elections
Israel
Artificial Intelligence
Ukraine
China
Graham Platner
Economy

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 breaks down the biggest midterm races and what the prediction markets are thinking about Election Day.

Top political minds - Doug Sosnik and Liam Donovan debate where the best value trades are… and where the markets are getting it wron... more

Mark Halperin’s reported monologue breaks down the final 2026 midterm polls, explaining why some are producing wildly different outcomes in the same races.

David Burrell of Wick reveals new insight on how Republicans are getting left out of some sur... more

Mark Halperin’s reported monologue breaks down the latest intel from his sources on which party has the upper hand headed into Election Day. Mark explains why many Republican campaigns are more confident than they were just a month ago, but with bot... more

“Next Up Predictions” premieres with a special deep dive into the prediction markets - the trades seeing the most action, the headlines driving the numbers, and insider conversations.

Brian Quintenz - Kalshi board member and former CTFC commissioner... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Quintenz
Former CFTC commissioner and Kalshi board member and advisor
Kalshi
Episode: How Prediction Markets Are Shifting the 2026 Midterms
Agnese Rozite
Founder of 51 Alpha, a prediction market events and education company
51 Alpha
Episode: How Prediction Markets Are Shifting the 2026 Midterms
David Burrell
CEO of Wick Insights and polling researcher
Wick Insights
Episode: The REAL Reason 2026 Polls Are Consistently Wrong
Lydia Moynihan
Financial correspondent at the New York Post
New York Post
Episode: The REAL Reason 2026 Polls Are Consistently Wrong
Evan Barker
Former Democratic strategist and author of Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative
Episode: The REAL Reason 2026 Polls Are Consistently Wrong
Carlos Gutierrez
Former Commerce Secretary and former CEO of Kellogg's
Kellogg's
Episode: The REAL Reason 2026 Polls Are Consistently Wrong
JD Vance
Vice President of the United States
United States government
Episode: Inside My Air Force Two Trip with Vice President JD Vance
Cabot Phillips
Senior editor at The Daily Wire and host of Wired in Live
The Daily Wire
Episode: Inside My Air Force Two Trip with Vice President JD Vance
Steve Robinson
Editor-in-chief and investigative reporter at The Maine Wire, author of The Robinson Report
The Maine Wire
Episode: Inside My Air Force Two Trip with Vice President JD Vance

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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    piper.fenton
    United States5 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 States5 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.

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    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...

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    MioUser0
    6 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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#242
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#79
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

3 Hidden Wildcards That Will Decide the 2026 Midterms
Q: The number one issue for voters across the country is the economy and affordability. True, right?
Soave agrees that the economy and affordability lead voters' concerns. He says Democrats have not emphasized concrete plans and argues that their proposals on regulation and AI could affect economic growth.
3 Hidden Wildcards That Will Decide the 2026 Midterms
Q: What race right now do you think some combination of interests you and exemplifies what you think is happening in the midterms?
Soave points to the Michigan Senate race involving Abdul El-Sayed as a test of whether a more progressive candidate can win in a swing state, with implications for the party's direction and the 2028 presidential contest.
Vice President JD Vance Takes on James Talarico as 2026 Midterms Heat Up
Q: How was it so that so many extraordinary people happened to find themselves in a position, not just to deal with a war, but then to deal with the founding of an entirely new kind of government?
Metaxas credits the colonies' distinctive culture, shaped by migration, religious convictions, literacy, and ideas about rights coming from God rather than a monarch. He says conflict over Britain's taxation of the colonies brought those principles into focus.
Vice President JD Vance Takes on James Talarico as 2026 Midterms Heat Up
Q: How are your conservative and MAGA friends feeling about the midterms? Are they fired up and ready to go? Are they depressed? Are they worried?
Morris says Republicans are nervous in several competitive races, including Texas and Iowa, but does not describe the outlook as universally dire. She notes that Ken Paxton's unpopularity and concerns about the economy and the president's campaigning are affecting Republican confidence.
The Political Stories the Media Refuses to Cover
Q: If the centerpiece of US policy towards breaking the Tehran regime, economically, by the embargo, by sanctions, by cutting off air travel, etc., why wouldn't the US military be used to destroy economic infrastructure?
Sexton says severe economic destruction could rally Iranians against the United States, harm civilians, and eliminate the possibility of easing pressure if Iran changes course. He argues that leaving an off-ramp is important.

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The show delivers long-form political analysis and timely conversations with prominent voices from politics, media, and policy. Episodes typically blend insider context, data-driven discussion, and strategic framing around current races, policy debates, and media dynamics, often weaving in geopolitics and technology themes. A notable strength is the host's reach across DC power circles, offering access to high-profile guests and behind-the-scenes perspectives that help listeners understand complex political narratives. The format often includes mid-roll sponsor reads and cross-industry insights, making it useful for listeners who want actionable context for policy, campaigns, and media coverage.

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7. JD Vance
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