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Next Up with Mark Halperin

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Donald Trump
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Joe Biden
Charlie Kirk
Jeffrey Epstein
Kamala Harris
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Gavin Newsom
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JD Vance
2028 Presidential Election
Israel
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Graham Platner
Economy
China
Midterm Elections
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 breaks down the civil war between the Democratic establishment and the progressive left, and why the divide could reshape the party’s future. Michael Smerconish joins to discuss the rise of democratic socialism amon... more

Mark's reported monologue confronts a vital and controversial question: Will the Democratic Party nominate a Jewish candidate for president in 2028? With Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro atop Mark’s new “8 for ’28” rankings, Mark explores why Shapi... more

Mark Halperin's reported monologue unveils his latest “8 for ’28” Democratic presidential nominee rankings, explaining why Josh Shapiro has overtaken Gavin Newsom for the top spot and what the new primary calendar means for the 2028 race. Plus, forme... more

Mark Halperin's reported monologue serves as a critique of the Dominant Media’s coverage of the face-off between Dr. Anthony Fauci and Senator Rand Paul at this week’s epic Senate hearing, calling out the press’s obsession with saying Republicans hav... more

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Recent Guests

Curt Mills
Executive Director of the American Conservative Magazine
The American Conservative
Episode: Who Will Win the Democrats’ Bitter Civil War?
Brent Scher
Editor-in-Chief
The Daily Wire
Episode: Who Will Win the Democrats’ Bitter Civil War?
Michael Smerconish
Host of CNN Smerconish and SiriusXM program
CNN, SiriusXM
Episode: Who Will Win the Democrats’ Bitter Civil War?
Cory Gardner
Former Colorado Senator, president of the Internet and Television Association
Internet and Television Association
Episode: The New Name Leading the 2028 Presidential Race
Justine Brooke Murray
Staff at the Media Research Center
Media Research Center
Episode: The New Name Leading the 2028 Presidential Race
Vivek Wadhwa
Author, distinguished fellow at Carnegie Mellon, professor; technology and policy thinker
Carnegie Mellon University; Harvard Law School
Episode: How Dr. Fauci's Media Pals Covered for Him
Chris Salcedo
Host of the Salcedo Storm Podcast; author
Salcedo Storm Podcast
Episode: How Dr. Fauci's Media Pals Covered for Him
Ethan Suplee
Actor and health advocate, host of Lifelong
Two Way
Episode: Is the Republican Establishment Trying to Politically Kill JD Vance?
Fred Ryan
Chairman of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, director of the Center on Civility and Democracy
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute
Episode: Is the Republican Establishment Trying to Politically Kill JD Vance?

Host

Mark Halperin
Host of Next Up with Mark Halperin, delivering political insight and timely conversations with prominent voices in politics, media, and policy.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.3k 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 States25 days ago
  • Boring

    Boring

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    1
    piper.fenton
    United States2 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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    1
    Gene Everett 187
    United States2 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 States3 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
    3 months ago

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The show is praised for thorough sourcing and strong conversations with diverse viewpoints.
Critics mention occasional pushback inconsistencies and heavy sponsor reads in episodes.

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#124
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#114
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#153
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#180
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#206
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Talking Points

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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.
What America 250 is Really All About
Q: What is the execution goal of a good Breaking the Deadlock episode, and how do you measure success?
The aim is to showcase agonizing, hard choices and to foreground dialogue between diverse viewpoints in a way that models constructive conversation rather than partisan battles, so viewers can see how reasonable people with different beliefs can engage respectfully.
Why Bernie Sanders Could Be the Next President, with Megyn Kelly
Q: Can Bernie Sanders overcome concerns about his age and health to win the nomination in 2028?
The host outlines a case that Sanders could address the age issue by showing vigor, being fully transparent about his health, and selecting a strong running mate to reassure voters, especially the progressive wing.
The Massive Shift in the 2028 Presidential Race
Q: Erick, on the morning meeting, we looked at video of the top replacement candidates—what stood out to you?
Erick discusses charisma gaps among replacement candidates, the baggage issue, and how the marketability of the replacement would affect Maine's race and broader Senate control.
The Massive Shift in the 2028 Presidential Race
Q: Melissa, start with you.
Melissa explains the rape allegation against Platner as the bombshell that forced a quick response and a deadline-driven decision to replace him, noting the political calculations and timeline involved.

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2. Brent Scher
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