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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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After fielding a perfectly legitimate question about ICE abuses on Thursday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt lost her temper. She smeared the reporter as a “left-wing hack.” She then broadened her indictment to the whole “fake” media. Sh... more

House Speaker Mike Johnson’s response to growing ICE violence is really something to behold. In one long, rambling answer, he blamed shooting victim Renee Good in every which way, absurdly claiming she’d been “taunting” ICE officers and “impeded” the... more

Donald Trump is going all in on the lunacy that the Minneapolis shooting should prompt a crackdown on the left. He unleashed ugly tirades on this, claiming the protests are “fake” and that officials are investigating their financial backers. He also ... more

There have been some ugly developments around the horrific killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis by an ICE agent. Donald Trump offered a vile new excuse for the shooting, claiming the victim was “disrespectful” to law enforcement. Meanwhile, a damning... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Dickinson
Senior writer for The Contrarian
Episode: Trump Shooting Horror Takes Darker Turn as Damning Info on ICE Emerges
Felipe De La Hoz
New Republic contributing editor
The New Republic
Episode: Trump’s ICE Agents Killed a Citizen. Then Damning New Details Emerged.
Norm Eisen
Publisher of The Contrarian and a legal advocate
Democracy Defenders Action
Episode: Marjorie Taylor Greene Wrecks Trump in Epic Maduro Rant as MAGA Breaks
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

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 936 ratings
  • No balance

    If all things liberal and only liberal is your flavor you might enjoy.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bffggbcx1ryan
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States3 months ago
  • Excellent

    Always good conversation but Meredith Shiner today was outstanding.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrvlous
    Canada3 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 States3 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 States3 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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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Trump Shooting Fiasco Worsens as Dems Find Fresh Line of Attack on ICE
Q: What does the ICE Out Act do and why is it needed right now?
It aims to remove qualified immunity for ICE agents, making it easier to hold them accountable for misconduct.
Trump Shooting Fiasco Worsens as Dems Find Fresh Line of Attack on ICE
Q: What do you expect to happen in the upcoming budget battles?
Democrats will likely oppose ICE funding in its current form due to the public backlash from recent events.
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.

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2. Felipe De La Hoz
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