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The Moment LIVE! Politics & Culture, Explained

The Moment LIVE
Private Equity
Iran
Social Media
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Red Lobster
Pete Davidson
Healthcare
American Girl Dolls
Mental Health
Comedy
Eric Adams
Tiktok
Climate Change
Disaster Recovery
Kim Kardashian
Criminal Justice Reform
Annie the Musical
Dollar Stores
Arkansas
Pop Culture

Two of the sharpest voices in media. The guests shaping politics and culture. Real conversations, live, twice a week.

The Moment LIVE is the news show that actually makes sense. We're breaking down the biggest headlines and cultural moments of the day in smart, funny, honest conversations with the people shaping them.

Hosted by Meredith Lynch — digital investigator, media sensation, and commenta... more

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Latest Episodes

Breaking Summer House news: leaked audio from the Bravo reunion has Ciara confronting Amanda about West: was Ciara's strongest argument buried by her weakest one?

Then: a Bloomberg report says Alex Cooper's husband and co-CEO berates staff and the U... more

Kash Patel is suing The Atlantic for $250 million after a report citing two dozen anonymous sources says the FBI director has a serious drinking problem, and Meredith Lynch and Rebecca Sananès have thoughts on why Trump, who hates alcohol, might fire... more

Should Democrats be welcoming MAGA defectors welcome under a big tent? Meredith Lynch and Rebecca Sananès cover Ilhan Omar's hot take on Marjorie Taylor Greene, why Democrats keep betting everything on one guy, and whether Hasan Piker is the savior t... more

Trump picked a fight with Pope Leo — and Meredith Lynch is on the ground in Boston, (possibly) the Catholic capital of America, to break it down. Plus: Trump posted an AI photo of himself as Jesus, Iran talks collapsed, JD Vance helped lose Hungary's... more

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Recent Guests

Molly McPherson
Crisis communication strategist
PR Breakdown; former FEMA crisis communications
Episode: Is Melania Getting Ahead of an Epstein Bomb? Iran Ceasefire, Patriots Vrabel Affair & ICE at Coachella ft. Molly McPherson & Rep. Menendez
Rob Menendez
Representative, New Jersey's 8th congressional district
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Is Melania Getting Ahead of an Epstein Bomb? Iran Ceasefire, Patriots Vrabel Affair & ICE at Coachella ft. Molly McPherson & Rep. Menendez
Jess Michaels
Tedx speaker; survivor and advocate; founder of Three Jones, Inc.
Three Jones, Inc.
Episode: Trump’s Iran Threats, PLUS Epstein Survivor and Advocate Jess Michaels on Pam Bondi's Reckoning
Milly Tamarez
Host of the Go Touch Grass podcast
Go Touch Grass
Episode: Women Are Taking the Fall: Pam Bondi Fired, Summer House Scandal & Iran ft. Rep. Jake Auchincloss
Jake Auchincloss
Representative, Massachusetts 4th District; Marine veteran; MIT Sloan alumnus
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Women Are Taking the Fall: Pam Bondi Fired, Summer House Scandal & Iran ft. Rep. Jake Auchincloss
Jeffrey Jay
LA-based comedian and writer
Self/Industry
Episode: Trans Day of Visibility, Lindsey Graham at Disney & Laura Dern's Epstein Series ft. Billie Lee, Jeffrey Jay & Scott Turner Schofield
Scott Turner Schofield
Emmy-nominated actor, transgender storyteller, director of Becoming a Man in 127 Easy Steps
Kinema/Film
Episode: Trans Day of Visibility, Lindsey Graham at Disney & Laura Dern's Epstein Series ft. Billie Lee, Jeffrey Jay & Scott Turner Schofield
Amanda Litman
Co-founder and president of Run for Something
Run for Something
Episode: Democrats Win One? DHS Deal, Iran War Update & Amanda Litman on Flipping Trump's Backyard with Run for Something
Chris Murphy
Senator from Connecticut
U.S. Senate
Episode: Why Is Your Hospital Getting Worse? ft. Sen Chris Murphy on Private Equity + ICE in Airports & Justin Timberlake's DWI

Host

Meredith Lynch
Host of Oddly Specific and co-host of The Moment, with experience in media investigation and commentary.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 282 ratings
  • So annoying

    If you want to listen to a liberal white woman complaining in a nasally SoCal accent about the injustices of the US… this is the podcast for you. Meredith Lynch labels herself as a comedian but she’s not funny. She’s not funny at all. She’s ill informed, judgmental and childish. We’ve officially entered the era of anyone believing they can start a podcast even when they have no experience and don’t know how to talk to people without being condescending & hateful.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Baked Beans4
    United States19 days ago
  • Continued failure

    Meredith is a professional grifter and rebrander. I’ve genuinely lost count, but we’re what - venture eight? nine? in the past year alone? At some point it stops looking ambitious and starts looking like a revolving door of half-baked ideas.

    There were the short-lived podcasts (yes, Oddly Stupid or whatever that was), the paid “classes” where she positioned herself as a social media expert while barely cracking triple-digit engagement, and now - surprise! - another yt female led podcast rollout... more

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    1
    SundayFlurries
    United Statesa month ago
  • Funny and smart

    Funny and silly I love learning about problematic rich white people who are ruining things for everyone - and what we can do about it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ameliooooooooo
    United States10 months ago
  • Love this podcast!

    I love this podcast! I listen to it every week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EWC83
    United Statesa year ago
  • Horrible podcast, mouth noises

    This woman is not sharing facts all of the time, she bends the truth to match her bias. She is VERY liberal with the truth (and her politics). There are so many other great podcasts talking about PE. And those people LISTEN to a variety of viewpoints. If you like a liberal echo chamber of a woman with a yt savior complex, who uses her mother’s passing to garner sympathy, the LiKe AnD sUbScRiBe.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Alaina247
    United Statesa year ago

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Smart, engaging interviews that connect policy to everyday life.
Balanced mix of hard policy and cultural commentary, with entertaining host banter.

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Women Are Taking the Fall: Pam Bondi Fired, Summer House Scandal & Iran ft. Rep. Jake Auchincloss
Q: What was your main takeaway from the Trump address and why is it important to discuss now?
The takeaway is that the address appeared incoherent and largely a political performance, signaling concern about strategic decisions and the administration's messaging on a sensitive issue like Iran; this frames future policy choices and midterm implications.
How Is That Legal? with Jim Baker from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project
Q: How has private equity in the Trump administration changed?
Several private equity executives have been appointed to key positions, influencing tax policies that benefit private equity firms.
How Is That Legal? with Jim Baker from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project
Q: What is private equity?
Private equity firms raise money from investors to buy companies, aiming to grow cash flow for profit and then sell the companies.
The State Of Our Unions with Teacher Pay With K
Q: What does a union negotiate?
The union negotiates everything from salary to health benefits and working conditions for teachers.
The State Of Our Unions with Teacher Pay With K
Q: What is the biggest way we can push back against these anti-union movements?
Join a union, get involved with local progressive community groups, and engage in local elections.

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This show blends sharp political analysis with culture and pop commentary, often featuring guests who sit at the intersection of policy, media, and activism. Episodes frequently tackle accountability in finance and corporations, the mechanics of voting and Gen Z engagement, education policy, and the impact of private equity on everyday life, all presented with humor and accessible storytelling. Unique strengths include a candid hosting style, a willingness to cover complex topics in longform conversations, and guests ranging from journalists and educators to reform advocates and cultural commentators. Overall, it's likely to appeal to listeners who want timely, thought-provoking discussions that connect headlines to real-world consequences,... more

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2. Rob Menendez
3. Jess Michaels
4. Milly Tamarez
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7. Scott Turner Schofield
8. Amanda Litman

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