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THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent

Greg Sargent
Donald Trump
Republican Party
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Iran
Jeffrey Epstein
Trump Administration
MAGA
MAGA Movement
Tariffs
Midterm Elections
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Karoline Leavitt
Fox News
Immigration
Congress
Gerrymandering
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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Officials have leaked word to The Washington Post that they believe Iran can survive Donald Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for three to four months without experiencing severe economic pain. Also, Iran has kept far more of its missiles and ... more

Donald Trump has been raging at Pope Leo’s criticism of the Iran war for weeks, and he just unleashed his most vile attack yet. Trump accused the Pope of “endangering a lot of Catholics” by advocating for peace. Yet a new Washington Post poll finds t... more

Donald Trump hasn’t thought this one through. Politico reports that Republicans are grappling with rising “anxiety” about the midterms. A key reason: Trump’s obsession with his ballroom and other pet projects is muddying the GOP economic message. Tha... more

Last week, the Supreme Court gutted protections against racial gerrymandering, and Donald Trump is already urging Republicans to capitalize on it. We recently wrote that Trump has no idea what this will unleash, and that’s the topic of today’s episod... more

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Recent Guests

Barb McQuade
Former Federal Prosecutor, author of The Fix
Former Federal Prosecutor; Author
Episode: Trump’s Rage at Jim Comey Backfires as Case Against Him Goes Off Rails
Asawin Suebsaeng
Senior political correspondent at Zeteo, guest on the episode
Zeteo
Episode: Trump Is on a Huge Losing Streak—and It Just Got Even More Humiliating
Karoline Leavitt
White House Press Secretary (as discussed in coverage)
White House
Episode: Trump Press Sec Goes Full Cult as Damning War Leaks Humiliate Him Anew
David Sirota
Journalist and host of Master Plan
The Lever / Master Plan podcast
Episode: Trump’s Secret War Fears Leak Out as GOP Grows Unnerved: “Alarm Bells”
Perry Bacon Jr.
New Republic staff writer, political analyst
The New Republic
Episode: Trump Accidentally Admits What He Really Thinks of MAGA Voters
Olivia Troye
Former national security official during the Trump administration, Senate/White House veteran, congressional candidate
Independent/Media appearances
Episode: Trump War on Pope Takes Darker Turn as Mental Decline Alarms Ex-Allies
Robert Jones
President of the Public Religion Research Institute, author on religion and the American right
Public Religion Research Institute
Episode: Trump Erupts in Rage as Pope’s Harsh New Rebuke Lands Surprise Blow
Elizabeth Saunders
Columbia political scientist
Columbia University
Episode: Angry Trump Erupts at Media as GOPers Quietly Start to Break over War
David Rothkopf
Foreign policy writer and podcaster
Deep State Radio
Episode: Trump Blurts Out Damning War Admission as GOP Panics: “What the Hell?”

Host

Greg Sargent
Host of a daily politically-focused show where he discusses significant political stories with expert guests, offering insights and critiques on current events.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • 4.13.26

    Amanda Marcotte from salon is a moron: she just said if goo and dems want to win run an anti-war candidate! ah amanda trump ran under that and people like joe rogan types voted for that and guess what amanda, trump lied to them all so amanda, don’t say such stupid things first think and then speak!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    midwestBlue
    United Statesa month ago
  • Oh no

    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 Statesa month ago
  • **This is not a review**

    Why are you running Fox ads!? I really enjoy Greg’s work and this podcast however, I am furious about the support of Fox! What makes you think listeners would support this?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @FoxParker
    United Statesa month ago
  • The Daily Blast

    Excellent

    stop electing billionaires!! They do not live a life yours and cannot imagine why you are complaining about your food and other expenses going up $100 a month it does not compute for them…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Veritas100
    United Statesa month ago
  • Keep up the great work!

    Great daily update! Morning show before Meidas🤙

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Historysurvivor
    United States2 months ago

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Fiasco for Trump as Leaked GOP Memo Warns of Epic Midterm Bloodbath
Q: What about the memo and its implications for the Senate map?
The guest notes that while the memo emphasizes economic distress as a motivator for voters, the Senate landscape remains tough; Democrats could gain an edge if they effectively argue for tax reform and protections for workers, but the overall map is challenging.
Fiasco for Trump as Leaked GOP Memo Warns of Epic Midterm Bloodbath
Q: Can you talk about that point you're making regarding Democrats gaining trust on the economy?
The guest explains that prolonged concerns about inflation and policy inconsistency from the Trump era have eroded traditional Republican credibility on economic issues, creating an opening for Democrats to reframe the narrative around worker prosperity and fair taxation.
Trump Press Sec Goes Full MAGA Cult in Crazed, Angry Tirades at Media
Q: Matt, can you talk about that history of Trump and Republicans essentially hand-waving away political violence when it's directed at Democrats and liberals?
He explains that Republicans have a track record of downplaying or joking about violence against Democrats, contrasting with how Democrats condemn such violence, and cites examples like the Pelosi incidents to illustrate the asymmetry in responses.
Trump Is on a Huge Losing Streak—and It Just Got Even More Humiliating
Q: What is driving the legal setbacks around Trump right now?
The host and guest discuss that prosecutors and courts are resisting Trump's push to punish enemies, with many cases failing or facing new procedural hurdles, and a general perception that the DOJ and judiciary are not yielding to political pressure.
Trump’s Rage at Jim Comey Backfires as Case Against Him Goes Off Rails
Q: What mechanisms exist for accountability if prosecutors press weak cases, and could bar discipline be central to this?
Barb outlines potential remedies including bar discipline, civil lawsuits, and other sanctions, noting that disbarment could deter future conduct and that prosecutors must act within ethical bounds to maintain the integrity of the justice system.

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