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THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent

Greg Sargent
Donald Trump
Republican Party
Iran
Trump
ICE
Democratic Party
MAGA
Democrats
Tariffs
Midterm Elections
MAGA Movement
Trump Administration
Jeffrey Epstein
Economy
Republicans
Fox News
Gerrymandering
Renee Good
Government Shutdown
Affordable Care Act

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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Donald Trump is suddenly bumping up against limits in many areas at once. Top aides just leaked to The Atlantic that he’s “frustrated” with his inability to force Iran’s hand with his increasingly deranged threats. In the case of Trump’s bogus effort... more

On Fox News, Donald Trump threatened to bomb all of Iran’s bridges and all of its power plants. Making this worse, Trump declared that his threat could leave all of Iran’s 91 million people without power. That may be the first time Trump has explicit... more

Andrew and Tristan Tate, two major “manosphere” influencers, were recently arrested in Miami and now face charges of rape and sex trafficking in Britain. The White House now says Donald Trump will not intervene in their extradition, a turnaround for ... more

Donald Trump has hit a trifecta, throwing away the traditional GOP edge on the economy, immigration, and national security. The latest polls show Democrats are leading Republicans on the economy by a comfortable nine points, have hit near-parity with... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Bates
Democratic strategist
Rebecca Cook campaign, Democratic strategist
Episode: Trump Poll Collapse Hits New Milestone as Leaks Reveal Fresh GOP Panic
Marie Harf
Former State Department official, advisor to the Obama Iran nuclear deal team
DSR Network / The New Republic
Episode: The Daily Blast: Trump Rages at Fresh Iran Setbacks as GOP Midterm Panic Grows: “Bleak”
Raul Pinto
Deputy Legal Director, American Immigration Council
American Immigration Council
Episode: MAGA Rage Takes Unnerving Turn as Birthright Loss Rattles Trump Badly
Tim Poole
Political commentator
Independent/various media appearances
Episode: MAGA Rage Takes Unnerving Turn as Birthright Loss Rattles Trump Badly
Stephen Miller
Former adviser known for hardline immigration views
Former Trump Administration adviser
Episode: MAGA Rage Takes Unnerving Turn as Birthright Loss Rattles Trump Badly
Lisa Graves
Former counsel for the Senate Judiciary Committee; writes about the Supreme Court
Former Senate Judiciary Committee Counsel
Episode: Trump Rages Wildly at SCOTUS Losses as Plot to Rig Midterms Collapses
Michael Tomasky
Editor of The New Republic
The New Republic
Episode: Trump Rages over Reflecting Pool Fiasco as Arrests over it Grow Darker
Sina Toossi
Iran expert at the Center for International Policy
Center for International Policy
Episode: Angry and Rattled, Trump’s Fox Allies Blurt It Out on Live TV: He Lost
Andy Craig
Senior editor at The Unpopulist
The Unpopulist
Episode: Trump Rages at Jamie Raskin—and Accidentally Hands Dems Midterm Weapon

Host

Greg Sargent
Host of The Daily Blast

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • I will turn you off

    The second your guest start asking, right? In the middle of every sentence, I turn you off.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Billybill1984
    United States11 days ago
  • DSR (not DSA) Network

    I listen to every episode. Great reporting and guests. Suggest that Greg use the full “Deep State Radio” name rather than DSR network. It’s too close to the democratic socialist acronym DSA which is increasingly in the news. Avoid conflating these two, please.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Timergrl
    United Statesa month ago
  • Editing

    Love the podcast which helps to keep me grounded. Only complaint is editing on June 26 show. Many abrupt cuts and repeated lines.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Susan600
    United Statesa month ago
  • How about you and your guests stop asking each other right? In the middle of every sentence?

    So, Greg has fallen into the trap, right? He’s now asking “right”in the middle of every sentence, right? This is what podcasters do, right?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Billybill1984
    United States2 months ago
  • Stay Aware

    Of course DJT doesn’t care about midterms.

    Remember when he told his followers they would never have to vote again, it would be all fixed.

    Well, there you go.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lokaplum
    United States2 months ago

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Guest lineups offer high-quality expert context.
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The Daily Blast: Trump Rages at Fresh Iran Setbacks as GOP Midterm Panic Grows: “Bleak”
Q: What is the current strategic picture between the U.S. and Iran, and where does that leave us politically?
The guest explains that Iran has demonstrated resilience and leverage, complicating U.S. aims and making a decisive victory unlikely; domestically, Republicans worry about midterm fallout from ongoing conflict and economic pressures, while Democrats consider legislative options to constrain or defund actions if they gain power.
Trump’s Plot to Rig Midterms Gets So Unhinged that Even Fox Is Rattled
Q: What is the upshot of Trump's rhetoric and actions, and what should we do to prepare?
The guest emphasizes that there is substantial work ahead to defend democracy, including public accountability from governors and officials, awareness of threats, and readiness to respond if elections are interfered with.
A Danish Journo’s Viral Takedown of Trump Caps Off Epic NATO Meltdown
Q: Elizabeth, can you talk about that big dynamic, how ridiculous it is?
Saunders explains that the dynamic shows Trump as a disruptive force whose behavior strains alliances, while NATO's strength rests on collective defense and the willingness of allies to sustain defense commitments even as they question America's reliability.
A Danish Journo’s Viral Takedown of Trump Caps Off Epic NATO Meltdown
Q: Elizabeth, what was your one simple big takeaway from everything that happened there?
The event highlighted NATO in survival mode, with Trump's behavior causing allies to reassess trust and the long-term cohesion of the alliance, while underscoring the Europeans' need to hedge and diversify in response to an unreliable American leadership.
Best of the Daily Blast: Krugman: Trump’s Unnerving Mental Breakdown Signals Nation in Decline
Q: What did you think of the quote unquote deal?
Krugman argues the deal was a markedly weaker move than what Obama achieved with the JCPOA, placing the US in a weaker strategic position and highlighting costs in money, weapons stockpiles, and international credibility.

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