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The Daily Beast Podcast

The Daily Beast, Joanna Coles

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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.

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Conversations have featured voices like John Oliver, Mary Trump, and Governor Gavin Newsom, alongside sharp, incisive takes each week from show regular David Rothkopf.

It’s like the best dinner party you’ve ever been to, just without the food.

New episodes every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube.

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  1. I've Got the Names of the Very Worst Trump Cowards

    · 1 h 06 min · S1 E767

    Jacob Weisberg, author of the new book Profiles in Cowardice, speaks with Joanna Coles about the powerful Americans and institutions that once stood up to Donald Trump and what changed when he returned to office.…

  2. This Is How Trump Staged His Own Political Funeral

    · 1 h 14 min · S1 E164

    Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles unpack Donald Trump’s trip to Ireland, his apparent struggle to stay awake at a 9/11 memorial, and the increasingly conspicuous signs that the president’s hold on his party may be…

  3. This Is The Proof Angry Trump, 80, Is Unraveling

    · 44 min · S1 E766

    Joanna Coles and Hugh Dougherty take apart Trump’s bizarre week of self-glorification and political humiliation — from the half-empty “Trump-a-palooza” where his supporters were urged to “cheat like hell,” to the…

  4. Why Trump's Got Reasons to Slip Natalie Harp Cash

    · 1 h 02 min · S1 E163

    INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to https://incogni.com/beast 🛡️ #ad Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles dissect Donald Trump’s latest spectacle, from his bizarre claim that he was a…

  5. Why Trump's Appalling 9/11 Lie Is Just The Start

    · 59 min · S1 E765

    David Rothkopf joins Hugh Dougherty to confront Donald Trump’s latest attempt to make America’s darkest moments all about himself, from his grotesque rewriting of 9/11 to a Republican Party increasingly willing to lie,…

  6. This Is Why Trump is Addicted to Unhinged AI Slop

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E162

    Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles dissect Donald Trump’s latest transformation, from his dramatically darker hair and increasingly bizarre AI images to the social-media strategy that has turned political spectacle into a…

  7. Diva Trump’s Hair Secrets Exposed: Wolff

    · 1 h 06 min · S1 E161

    Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles take on Donald Trump’s increasingly bizarre relationship with Vladimir Putin as Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff head to Moscow, asking what Trump’s Russia fixation is really about and why…

  8. This Is Why Humiliated Trump Lives in Fear

    · 55 min · S1 E764

    In this special episode of the Daily Beast Podcast, Joanna Coles brings together a revealing collection of conversations about the forces reshaping America, from the psychology and behavior of strongmen to the…

  9. Why Trump Melts Down When Women Humiliate Him

    · 53 min · S1 E763

    Jennifer Welch, Nell Scovell and Joanna Coles take a sharp, often hilarious look at the women who have managed to get under Donald Trump’s skin—from Taylor Swift and Rosie O’Donnell to E. Jean Carroll, Caitlin Collins…

  10. Melania Delivers Stunning Snub to Desperate Trump

    · 1 h 10 min · S1 E762

    Sarah Ewall-Wice joins Hugh Dougherty for a jaw-dropping tour through the latest scandals engulfing Trump’s Washington, from Fox News star Maria Bartiromo’s sudden firing after allegedly sharing internal network…

  11. Why Trump’s Hegseth Problem Exposes His Fatal Flaw

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E160

    Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles look at Donald Trump’s long-standing appetite for power, from his determination to get around courts and regulations to the possibility that he could use his enormous political war chest…

  12. Trump's New Blunder Proves He's A Loser: Carville

    · 38 min

    James Carville returns to the Daily Beast Podcast with a blunt prediction for the midterms, arguing that Donald Trump’s grip on Republicans could become their biggest liability as voters head to the polls. Carville…

  13. This Is How Melania Is Profiteering From Trump

    · 1 h 05 min · S1 E159

    Description Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles look at the extraordinary power dynamics surrounding Donald Trump, beginning with Melania Trump’s increasingly independent role—and how she has managed to monetize the…

  14. This Is the Twisted Truth About Trump's New 'Deal'

    · 44 min · S1 E760

    David Rothkopf joins Joanna Coles to expose the dark side of Donald Trump’s Venezuela oil deal, which Rothkopf says is nothing less than a criminal shakedown disguised as a victory. They dig into Trump’s bid to take…

  15. This Is Why Trump Has So Many Weird Work Wives

    · 50 min · S1 E759

    David Rothkopf joins Joanna Coles and Nell Scovell in their third installment of Inside Trump’s Women for a revealing and often hilarious look at the women orbiting Donald Trump and the strange power dynamics inside…

  16. Why Trump Is Dooming Himself with MAGA Candidates

    · 48 min · S1 E158

    Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles look ahead to the midterms and ask whether Donald Trump’s political dominance is finally starting to crack—or whether Democrats are getting ahead of themselves. They break down the…

  17. Trump’s Latest Move Says It All

    · 56 min · S1 E758

    Sarah Ewall-Wice joins Joanna Coles to analyze the growing panic inside Trump’s Washington as Republicans head toward the midterms with the President’s brand increasingly looking like political poison. They dig into…

  18. This Is Why Trump Surrounds Himself With Idiots

    · 1 h 08 min · S1 E157

    Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles look at the latest signs of chaos inside Trump’s White House, from the administration’s fixation on interest rates and the tensions surrounding the Federal Reserve to the startling…

  19. Trump Ditches GOP in Secret Midterm Panic

    · 39 min · S1 E757

    Nico Hines and Daily Beast political correspondent Farrah Tomazin discuss Donald Trump’s increasingly risky strategy for the 2026 midterms, as the president looks to make himself the centerpiece of Republican campaigns…

  20. Why Harp’s Special Perk Stunned Trump Staff

    · 54 min · S1 E156

    Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles take on Donald Trump’s latest fixation with image, power, and excess, from his apparent weight gain and the extraordinary Mar-a-Lago golf club buffet to the increasingly curious role of…

  21. Trump Terrified of Impeachment

    · 58 min · S1 E756

    David Rothkopf joins Joanna Coles for a blistering tour through Trump’s increasingly chaotic presidency, from the icy public display between Donald and Melania Trump to the White House’s seemingly endless staff exodus…

  22. Why Natalie Harp Is Trump's Most Sinister Goon

    · 52 min · S1 E755

    Kurt Andersen and Joanna Coles take a wild ride through the strange characters, political fantasies, and very plausible futures shaping America right now. Andersen sizes up Natalie Harp as a figure so bizarre she could…

  23. How Melania Has Abdicated Her First Lady Duties

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E155

    Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles go inside a White House where Melania Trump’s rare appearances, her increasingly lucrative personal brand, and her complicated relationship with Natalie Harp are raising fresh questions…

  24. I Know Even MAGA Secretly Admits Truth About Trump

    · 53 min

    Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) speaks with Joanna Coles about the ongoing war with Iran, warning that the Trump administration risks repeating the mistakes that sent him to Iraq as a young Marine—and could drag thousands…

  25. I Have Natalie Harp's 'Love Letters' to Trump

    · 1 h 05 min · S1 E154

    Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles go inside the increasingly bizarre inner workings of Donald Trump’s presidency, beginning with Wolff’s extraordinary account of Natalie Harp’s deeply personal letters to Trump and the…

  26. How Natalie Harp Keeps Fueling Trump’s Delusions

    · 57 min · S1 E753

    Joanna Coles and Daily Beast executive editor Hugh Dougherty dig into the growing mystery around Natalie Harp, Donald Trump’s increasingly powerful gatekeeper, and what her extraordinary access to the president reveals…

  27. Here’s Everything I Know About Natalie Harp: Wolff

    · 1 h 06 min · S1 E153

    Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles devote a special episode to Natalie Harp, the Trump loyalist who has risen from campaign aide to one of the most powerful people in the president’s orbit. Wolff traces Harp’s…

  28. Why Trump's In The Deepest Hole of His Life: Guru

    · 53 min · S1 E752

    Joanna Coles and David Rothkopf dive into Donald Trump’s escalating foreign policy chaos, from his shifting stance on North Korea and threats against Oman to the ongoing war in Iran and the mounting strain on U.S.…

  29. How Trump's Women Twist Themselves to Please Him

    · 50 min · S1 E751

    Former Trump staffer Anthony Scaramucci and Nell Scovell join Joanna Coles on a special edition episode of the Daily Beast Podcast. Scaramucci offers a revealing look at how Donald Trump behaves around women, arguing…

  30. Why Trump’s Weird Fixations are Exploding Now

    · 1 h 02 min · S1 E152

    Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles explore Donald Trump’s increasingly intense fixations, from his relentless campaign to put his name on the Kennedy Center to his insistence that the Navy return to outdated technology,…

  31. Why Trump's Goons are Fleeing West Wing From Hell

    · 1 h 08 min · S1 E750

    Joanna Coles and Daily Beast executive editor Hugh Dougherty break down the growing turmoil inside the Trump White House, starting with Karoline Leavitt’s sudden departure and what it reveals about the pressures facing…

  32. I Know Why Everyone Talks About Trump's Diapers

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E151

    Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles dig into Karoline Leavitt’s departure from the White House, the scramble to replace her, and what her exit reveals about the brutal demands of working directly for Donald Trump. They also…

  33. Top Doctor Drops Trump Health Bombshell

    · 55 min · S1 E749

    Sarah Ewall-Wice, political reporter for the Daily Beast, speaks with Joanna Coles as Dr. Jonathan Reiner challenges the White House about the growing questions surrounding Donald Trump’s health, from his visible…

  34. Dark Truth About Trump's Plane Switch Leak: Wolff

    · 58 min · S1 E150

    Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles mark one year of Inside Trump’s Head by dissecting the bizarre story of Donald Trump secretly switching planes while the White House press corps unknowingly flew aboard a decoy Air Force…

  35. What Trump Is Screaming After Ballroom Humiliation

    · 1 h 02 min · S1 E149

    Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles get inside Donald Trump’s fixation with the White House ballroom, and why a court ruling stopping the project may only make him more determined to build it. They also look at the growing…

  36. This Is Who Will Be Ailing Trump's Shadow POTUS

    · 56 min · S1 E748

    David Rothkopf joins Joanna Coles to discuss Trump presidency’s increasingly chaotic—and potentially dangerous—spiral. As Trump retreats further into a bubble of flatterers, key figures around him appear to be pulling…

  37. Truth About What Melania Really Does Is Exposed

    · 48 min · S1 E747

    Anthony Scaramucci and Nell Scovell join Joanna Coles on a special edition episode of the Daily Beast Podcast. In the first installment of a four-part series on the women around Donald Trump, they ask the question…

  38. Judges Destroy Trump in Utter Ballroom Humiliation

    · 1 h 38 min · S1 E746

    Hugh Dougherty joins Joanna Coles to break down the stunning court ruling that could bring Donald Trump’s controversial White House ballroom project to a halt—and why legal experts believe the decision leaves even the…

  39. This Is RFK Jr.'s Explosive Plot for Power

    · 1 h 02 min · S1 E148

    Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles dive into another astonishing week inside Donald Trump’s head, analyzing the president’s fixation on image—from his infamous hair to a controversial White House helipad—as they reveal how…

  40. Carville’s Shock Prediction on Trump’s Grim Future

    · 46 min · S1 E745

    James Carville returns to the Daily Beast Podcast with a blunt prediction about Donald Trump’s future, arguing that the president could ultimately quit rather than face the political collapse he believes is coming…

  41. This Is Why Jeanine Pirro Defied Trump: Wolff

    · 1 h 07 min · S1 E147

    Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles take a closer look at the latest signs of dysfunction inside Trump’s White House, from Jeanine Pirro’s stunning retreat over the disastrous reflecting pool to the murky story behind…

  42. I Have The Proof that Trump is Drowning in Failure

    · 1 h 13 min · S1 E744

    David Rothkopf joins Joanna Coles to delve into another extraordinary week in Trump world, from mounting questions over the president’s handling of Iran and a deepening foreign policy crisis to allegations of…

  43. Trump's Stunning Humiliation Over AG Exposed

    · 42 min · S1 E743

    Andrew Weissmann returns to the Daily Beast Podcast to break down why Donald Trump has suffered a rare political setback, what Todd Blanche's stalled confirmation battle reveals about the limits of presidential power,…

  44. Why Trump’s Desperate Ploy to Be Serious Is a Sham

    · 1 h 05 min · S1 E146

    Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles argue that Donald Trump's trip to Camp David wasn't a show of strength but a sign of growing desperation, as he tries to project presidential gravitas while, they contend, becoming…

  45. How Mitch's Wife Blew Up Mystery With Bombshell

    · 1 h 34 min · S1 E742

    Joanna Coles and Daily Beast executive editor Hugh Dougherty break down another extraordinary week in politics, from Donald Trump's unsettling appearance at Lindsey Graham's funeral to the growing mystery surrounding…

  46. Why Trump Is Melting Down Over His Unsolvable Mess

    · 1 h 10 min · S1 E145

    Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles trace what they argue is a turning point for Donald Trump as the consequences of his biggest political bets begin to close in around him. They break down why Trump's Iran strategy has…

  47. I Know Dark Secret Truth About Missing Mitch: Guru

    · 59 min · S1 E741

    Steve Schmidt returns to the Daily Beast Podcast to discuss the extraordinary mystery surrounding Mitch McConnell’s disappearance from public view, why he believes McConnell’s team may be hiding the true extent of the…

  48. This Is What Trump Is Plotting Instead of Death

    · 1 h 08 min · S1 E144

    Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles take a look at Donald Trump’s obsession with outlasting everyone around him, from the strange question of how Trump wants to be remembered to the political future he may be plotting from…

  49. This Is the Proof that Trump Fears the Grim Reaper

    · 1 h 09 min · S1 E740

    David Rothkopf and Joanna Coles discuss a whirlwind week of political chaos, from Donald Trump’s rocky White House Correspondents’ Dinner performance and late-night Truth Social barrage to growing questions about the…

  50. This Is My Dark Prediction for How Trump Will Die

    · 53 min · S1 E739

    Kurt Andersen returns to the Daily Beast Podcast to discuss his provocative new novel The Breakup, a chilling vision of America's future that imagines the country pushed to its breaking point after Donald Trump's death…

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