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The Moment LIVE! Politics & Culture, Explained

The Moment LIVE
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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

Alex Cooper addresses the Vanity Fair allegations against Unwell from Cannes, dismissing the toxic workplace claims as a smear campaign, but does that hold up against accounts from 30-plus former employees? Then, Real Housewives of New Jersey's Milan... more

Activist and environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins Rebecca Sananès, Meredith Lynch, and Dr. Sarah Oreck (our new Friday co-host) to break down what AI data centers are doing to water, land, and small towns across America. Then, the decoy weddi... more

Trump's $14.7 million no-bid reflecting pool restoration is already peeling, algae is everywhere, and he's blaming vandals. Meredith on the cognitive decline clip and why the only number he can think of is 250.

Then: new details in the Nancy Guthrie... more

New York City is electric. The Knicks won in 5 and the city is prepping for their congressional primaries. Will Jack Schlossberg's name recognition deliver a win for him? Then: Trump's 80th birthday UFC fight is giving full Idiocracy energy. Joe Roga... more

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Recent Guests

Erin Brockovich
Environmental activist and author
Brockovich Data Center reporting initiative
Episode: Erin Brockovich on AI Data Centers PLUS Taylor Swift's MSG Decoy Wedding, Blake Lively's Exile, Dobbs at Three Years
Sara Jacobs
Representative, California's 51st Congressional District
U.S. House of Representatives, California
Episode: Trump's Reflecting Pool Is Peeling, Nancy Guthrie Update & Rep. Sara Jacobs on the Dobbs Anniversary
Rachel Lindsay
Attorney, author, and media personality; first Black Bachelorette
Higher Learning Podcasts / Morally Corrupt Podcasts
Episode: Does Tyra Banks Have A Case Against Netflix? Rachel Lindsay On West Wilson's Delusion & Taylor Frankie Paul PLUS Trump's UFC Birthday Is Giving Idiocracy
Mark Takano
Congressman, California's 39th District
U.S. House of Representatives (California)
Episode: Taylor Swift Courtside at Knicks NBA Finals, NYT Epstein Cover Up Bombshell, & Rep. Mark Takano on Political Influencer Disclosure
Adam Smith
Representative, Washington State; Ranking Member, House Armed Services Committee
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Nithya Raman Beats Spencer Pratt, Trump Calls Fraud & Rep. Adam Smith on Iran PLUS Gwyneth Goes Independent & Ariana Goes Solo
Jess Craven
Activist, political content creator, author of Chop Wood Carry Water Daily Actions on Substack
Independent
Episode: Scott Pelley Fired From 60 Minutes, Jess Craven on Creators vs Journalists, Maine Elections & Could Nithya Raman Still Beat Spencer Pratt?
Margaret Cho
Comedian, actor, musician, advocate
Episode: Margaret Cho on Heated Rivalry, Spencer Pratt & MAGA's Celebrity Pipeline PLUS Delaney Hall, Love Island & Graham Platner's Sexts
Joaquin Castro
U.S. Representative, Texas
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: E. Jean Carroll DOJ Investigation, Summer House Reunion & Rep. Castro on Dilley's DNA Machine ft. Peyton Dix
Peyton Dix
Brooklyn-based writer and strategist; co-host of Lemme Say This
Lemme Say This (podcast)
Episode: E. Jean Carroll DOJ Investigation, Summer House Reunion & Rep. Castro on Dilley's DNA Machine ft. Peyton Dix

Hosts

Meredith Lynch
Host with focus on politics, culture, and private equity insights; digital investigator and media commentator.
Rebecca Sananès
Executive producer and co-host; journalist with strong focus on politics and culture.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 294 ratings
  • Thank you for linking me up!

    Love your podcast, now following!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NaomiBurton
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States3 months 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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SundayFlurries
    United States3 months 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 Statesa year ago
  • Love this podcast!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EWC83
    United Statesa year ago

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Trump's Reflecting Pool Is Peeling, Nancy Guthrie Update & Rep. Sara Jacobs on the Dobbs Anniversary
Q: Tell us about the decision and what it protects around contraception after the Dobbs anniversary.
Jacobs explains that the discharge petition led to a bill affirming the right to access contraception, noting the historical limits prior to the 70s and the need to preempt potential overruling of Griswold-like rights.
Erin Brockovich on AI Data Centers PLUS Taylor Swift's MSG Decoy Wedding, Blake Lively's Exile, Dobbs at Three Years
Q: Can we have the conversation about AI without talking about data centers?
Erin Brockovich argues that data centers are the energy backbone of AI and must be discussed together with environmental and regulatory impacts, with attention to local permitting and community input.
Taylor Swift Courtside at Knicks NBA Finals, NYT Epstein Cover Up Bombshell, & Rep. Mark Takano on Political Influencer Disclosure
Q: So this month, you introduced the Paid Act Promoting Authenticity with Influencer Disclaimers, which would amend the Federal Election Campaign Act to require any person who is required by a political committee or candidate to include a disclaimer that they were paid. Can you share what prompted you to put forth this legislation?
I saw an influencer who endorsed a candidate and was later reported as paid; it struck me as a new reality with creators becoming influential, and federal language lacking clear disclosure rules. California had some regulations, but at the federal level there was no comprehensive language to require transparency about payments and sponsorships, which could mislead followers about motivations.
Margaret Cho on Heated Rivalry, Spencer Pratt & MAGA's Celebrity Pipeline PLUS Delaney Hall, Love Island & Graham Platner's Sexts
Q: You turned down a role in Heated Rivalry. Is that right?
Yes, because of safety concerns during the early days of the administration and personal history with immigration issues; it was a tough decision but rooted in a desire to avoid potential harm and detention scenarios.
Nithya Raman Beats Spencer Pratt, Trump Calls Fraud & Rep. Adam Smith on Iran PLUS Gwyneth Goes Independent & Ariana Goes Solo
Q: You just laid out the three steps to safeguard elections. How should they be implemented in practice across different jurisdictions?
The approach is to acknowledge the threat, confront it with a robust legal framework and turnout—election integrity protections, plus concrete steps like court rulings limiting improper involvement in polling and aggressive enforcement paired with mobilizing voters.

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The show blends sharp political analysis with cultural conversation, delivering live, candid discussions on current events, policy, and pop culture through interviews and spontaneous banter. Recurring strengths include a clear, witty host dynamic, guests ranging from politicians and policy experts to journalists and entertainers, and a willingness to tackle timely topics with a mix of skepticism and humor. Listeners likely appreciate smart, accessible takeaways on complex issues, plus behind-the-scenes insight into media, politics, and technology. A notable edge is the mix of hard policy discussion with culture-first commentary and real-world activism, which can appeal to both policy wonks and curious general audiences.

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2. Sara Jacobs
3. Rachel Lindsay
4. Mark Takano
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6. Jess Craven
7. Margaret Cho
8. Joaquin Castro

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