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THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent

Greg Sargent
Donald Trump
Ukraine
Russia
Democratic Party
Joe Biden
U.S. House Of Representatives
Mike Johnson
MAGA Republicans
MAGA Movement
Federal Election
Political Media Analysis
Bipartisanship
Israel
Taiwan
Viktor Orban
Moms For Liberty
2024 Presidential Election
U.S. Supreme Court
Fascism
Democracy

Every weekday, The New Republic’s Greg Sargent brings you a fresh way of thinking about the biggest political stories of the moment, offered up in an entertaining, information-packed conversation with a leading lawmaker, journalist, or newsmaker. We go deep into the stories behind the headlines leading TNR and other news outlets—while making it fun and fast.

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President Trump erupted Thursday in a wild rage on Truth Social in which he appeared to blame pollsters for failing to register his world-historical success. “When will Polls reflect the Greatness of America at this point in time?” he fumed. Notably,... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Shapiro
Economist and contributor to Washington Monthly
Episode: Raging Trump Wrecks GOP’s 2026 Message as MAGA Panic Grows: “Disaster”
Tess Bridgeman
Co-editor-in-chief of Just Security and former national security lawyer
Just Security
Episode: Hegseth Defense in Total Collapse as Leaks on Strike Grow More Damning
Vedant Patel
Former State Department official that worked on immigration issues under Joe Biden
Episode: Trump Press Sec Goes Full Cult as Spin on Mental State Flies Off Rails
David Lurie
Lawyer and writer for the Public Notice Substack
Public Notice Substack
Episode: Trump’s Fury at NYT Explodes amid Fresh Concerns about Mental Decline
Chrissy Houlahan
Representative from Pennsylvania and member of Congress
Episode: Trump’s Angry Tirade Calling for “Death” to Dems Just Backfired Badly
Timothy Noah
New Republic staff writer
The New Republic
Episode: Trump’s Anger over Prices Goes Nuclear as Fresh Polls Show Him Tanking
Heather Williams
President of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee
Episode: Trump’s Plot to Rig 2026 Is Falling Apart, and Boy Is He Mad About It
Alex Jacquez
Trade advisor under Joe Biden
Groundwork Collaborative
Episode: Trump Wrecks His Own Case for Tariffs as Bizarre SCOTUS Rant Backfires
Jessica Post
Democratic operative and campaign consultant at Vinca Advisors
Vinca Advisors
Episode: Unraveling Trump Accidentally Blurts Out Secret Plan to Rig 2026

Host

Greg Sargent
Host with a strong background in political journalism, offering informed commentary and bringing on noteworthy guests to discuss pressing political issues.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 903 ratings
  • The ICE Halloween mayhem

    This interview with David Karpf is excellent. Hope to hear more from him on your show. His analysis of how to communicate in today’s media environment is very insightful. Thanks, Greg, for bringing him in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ClaudioRestrepoZapata
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent

    Always good conversation but Meredith Shiner today was outstanding.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrvlous
    Canada2 months ago
  • Needs a clearer sense of purpose.

    I appreciate Greg’s efforts and (low-affect!) passion, but, generally, among both hosts and guests — not enough information and substance and too much whining and rehashing (of news we already know, if you’re moderately informed). I understand the challenge of a daily podcast. Still, if I just wanted to have someone rile me up, I’d use social media (which I do not).

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    makeupmyname
    United States2 months ago
  • Thank you!

    I look forward to this podcast every morning! Thank you for keeping us informed and up-to-date! The biggest thank you is for keeping it real and honest and not pulling any punches with the reality of what's going on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rainie18
    United States2 months ago
  • Lead riff

    I know music costs money, BUT your lead in riff is sophmoric. Level up. Sorry/not sorry

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    LinnSven
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the informative and engaging analysis of political issues, often noting the quality of guests and the host's interview skills.
Overall, many listeners express loyalty due to the podcast's ability to keep them well-informed of political developments while maintaining a lively discussion format.
There are mixed reviews regarding pacing, with some suggesting that certain episodes could benefit from deeper insights rather than broad overviews.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Raging Trump Wrecks GOP’s 2026 Message as MAGA Panic Grows: “Disaster”
Q: How do you see this playing out into the midterms?
The crisis will likely worsen in 2026, leading to potential Republican losses due to inflation and rising unemployment.
Raging Trump Wrecks GOP’s 2026 Message as MAGA Panic Grows: “Disaster”
Q: What are the economic realities that people are facing today?
People feel they can't afford the things they used to, and they blame Trump for the unaffordability due to his economic policies.
Hegseth Defense in Total Collapse as Leaks on Strike Grow More Damning
Q: Doesn't the fact that they were waving underscore that they were not in any sense in the fight?
Absolutely, they were clearly trying to signal for help, indicating they posed no threat.
Hegseth Defense in Total Collapse as Leaks on Strike Grow More Damning
Q: Can you explain why this latest wrinkle is even worse and might be a war crime?
The killing of survivors clinging to a wrecked boat is a clear violation of laws of war and could constitute a murder since they posed no threat.
Trump Erupts in Fury as GOPers Humiliatingly Defy His Plot to Rig 2026
Q: Can you tell us what your new bill does and why you favor rank choice voting?
Rank choice voting allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference, ensuring that the winner has majority support and promoting positive political campaigning.

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2. Tess Bridgeman
3. Vedant Patel
4. David Lurie
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7. Heather Williams
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