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The Daily Beast Podcast

The Daily Beast, Joanna Coles
Donald Trump
Iran
Donald J. Trump
Melania Trump
Mitch Mcconnell
Jeffrey Epstein
China
White House
Natalie Harp
JD Vance
RFK Jr.
United States
Democratic Party
Midterm Elections
Supreme Court
United States Politics
Ukraine
Artificial Intelligence
Russia
Vladimir Putin

The Daily Beast Podcast is as wildly exciting, energizing, and entertaining as the topics it covers. Hosted by Joanna Coles, Chief Content Officer of the Daily Beast, each episode delivers the people and politics coverage you need—straight from the Daily Beast newsroom. Conversations have featured voices like John Oliver, Mary Trump, and Governor Gavin Newsom, alongside sharp, incisive takes each ... more

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Joanna Coles and Hugh Dougherty reveal the backstabbing, bruising rivalries and spectacular missteps tearing through Trump’s inner circle. As Susie Wiles fights to keep her footing and press secretary Katie Zacharia faces the music, Kristi Noem and K... more

Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles ask whether Susie Wiles is running out of time as Trump reportedly calls around to ask what people think of his chief of staff. Wolff explains why that question can be the kiss of death inside Trump’s White House and pr... more

Eric Deters reveals to Joanna Coles how his friendship with Kimberly Guilfoyle unraveled after, he says, she asked him for $100,000 to pay an American Express bill while awaiting confirmation as ambassador to Greece. The longtime Trump supporter desc... more

Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles dig into Kimberly Guilfoyle’s abrupt exit as ambassador to Greece and the leaked messages that preceded it. Why was she pushed out, and what does she know about the Trump family? Wolff argues that her fall exposes a fam... more

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Recent Guests

Keisha Lance Bottoms
Former mayor of Atlanta, candidate for Governor of Georgia, former White House advisor
Campaign for Governor of Georgia / Daily Beast interviewee
Episode: This Is How Trump Can Face Ultimate Humiliation
Adam Mockler
Political commentator
Daily Beast Podcast
Episode: Why MAGA Candidate Dropped the Dime on Trump
Luke Harding
Author of Betrayal, journalist
The Daily Beast / author
Episode: I Know the Secret of Why Trump Truly Fears Putin
Terry Moran
Correspondent for ABC News for 28 years, later independent media commentator
ABC News (former) / Independent media
Episode: I Know Exactly Why Trump's Base is Finally Turning
Jacob Weisberg
Political journalist and author of Profiles in Cowardice
The Daily Beast, author
Episode: I've Got the Names of the Very Worst Trump Cowards
Nell Scovell
Writer and commentator featured in The Simpsons, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Letterman
Freelance/_writer
Episode: Why Trump Melts Down When Women Humiliate Him
Sarah Ewall-Wice
Washington DC-based journalist providing insider reporting for The Daily Beast
The Daily Beast
Episode: Melania Delivers Stunning Snub to Desperate Trump
Darlene Graham
Republican candidate for Senate in South Carolina
Republican Party / South Carolina Senate race
Episode: This Is Why Trump Surrounds Himself With Idiots
Annie Andrews
Pediatrician and outsider candidate in South Carolina
Political candidate
Episode: This Is Why Trump Surrounds Himself With Idiots

Host

Joanna Coles
Host of The Daily Beast Podcast; prominent media executive and commentator.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 11.5k ratings
  • September 29th

    Enjoy the insights and Banter. Love ya Joanna, but you seem to not have a grasp on ai data centers at all. Michael is right or at least seems well informed on this subject

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Birdaddy
    United States18 days ago
  • Stop talking over each other

    Stop talking over each other! This is escalating, and no longer something to which we can listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Starfish2Be
    United States18 days ago
  • Poor quality

    MW is absolute trash. He’s a toxic buffoon who knows nothing, can’t string a single coherent sentence together, and has to be one of the rudest people around. J is problematic too. She endlessly repeats minor, boring points with lots of British underhand nastiness towards people, but even she deserves better and it’s baffling as to why this endures. David R is the only smart, positive force and he should be running this outlet.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    nbsfmc
    United States24 days ago
  • Michael Wolf

    Can we retire him? He’s thoroughly tiresome.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    parsleyaddams
    United States24 days ago
  • Sometimes unlistenable

    It’s unlistenable when Wolf is in a bad mood, his absolute certainty on everything and his constant “no” can really grate especially when you happen to know more about topic than him you realise force doesn’t equal correct, even tho he often is.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Niky_Noodles
    United Kingdom25 days ago

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Some listeners feel Michael Wolff dominates and prefer more balanced exchanges.

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How Trump Humiliates Natalie by Thirsting at Rival
Q: What stood out most about Trump's Time interview according to the panel?
The panel emphasizes Trump's obsessions with media coverage and his own image, noting his frustration with perceived negative questions and his demand for loyalty from his justices and reporters alike.
Why Uncle Donald Doesn't Want to Shake Off Natalie
Q: How does family history influence his behavior today, according to you?
Mary describes a lineage where the grandfather treated Donald as an equal and used media savvy to shape perception, while the father felt like a failure; this created a dynamic where Donald clings to validation and avoids admitting mistakes.
Why Uncle Donald Doesn't Want to Shake Off Natalie
Q: What do you think drives Donald Trump to seek attention and be at the center of every discussion?
Mary argues that his drive to be central stems from a deep-seated fear of being seen as a loser, a pattern amplified by family history and the psychology of narcissism, where attention validates his identity.
I Know Exactly Why Trump's Base is Finally Turning
Q: What is happening there? What did you find when you went to the heartland?
Trump's strength among Iowa voters is linked to longstanding concerns about cost of living, health care, and the economy, with a sense that the political system isn't delivering. Moran highlights a mood of disaffection and cynicism toward both parties, and notes the state's swing away from Obama-era alignment toward Trump, driven by perceived economic and practical grievances.
This Is Why Humiliated Trump Lives in Fear
Q: What one word of advice would you give to Democrats to counter this dynamic ahead of the midterms?
Focus on turnout and the integrity of the election process rather than fixating on the individual; overwhelming turnout can blunt the impact of anti-democratic machinations and show that the electorate will not be swayed by fear or manipulation.

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