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S1 · E799
Today · 32 min
I Know Dark Truth About What Trump Does Next
Dr. John Gartner returns to the Daily Beast Podcast following Donald Trump and MAGA's midterm wipeout with a stark warning about how the president could respond to defeat. Speaking to Joanna Coles, the psychologist explains why he believes Trump may try to thwart the new Democratic Congress, why he fears an attack on Iran and why he doubts the president’s inner circle will stand in his way. Gartner also shares what he sees as further signs of Trump’s cognitive decline and discusses Rep. Haley Stevens’ decision to appear alongside Republican Mike Rogers after losing her Senate primary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Yesterday · 1 hr 21 min
Why Miller Is Trump’s Most Dangerous Move Yet
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles examine Donald Trump’s stunning midterm humiliation and why, instead of changing course, he’s doubling down on the very forces that helped bring him down. With Susie Wiles out and Stephen Miller elevated to chief of staff, Trump is signaling an even more extreme White House, and Wolff reveals the explosive behind-the-scenes drama that led to the shake-up. Plus, Tucker Carlson’s increasingly bitter break with Trump, JD Vance’s increasingly precarious political future, and whether Ron DeSantis is positioning himself for 2028. Then, Melania Trump’s bizarre new documentary trailer raises a fresh round of uncomfortable questions as Wolff fights back against her legal threats. And as Silicon Valley billionaires and powerful law firms scramble to distance themselves from Trump, the question is whether the political landscape has shifted more dramatically than anyone in his inner circle is prepared to admit. #ad For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to https://Smalls.com/HEAD. #ad INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to https://incogni.com/beast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 · E798
Saturday · 1 hr 10 min
How Trumps Are Going Wild as Their World Collapses
Joanna Coles and Hugh Dougherty break down the political earthquake shaking Donald Trump’s White House after a devastating election defeat, as his inner circle scrambles to contain the fallout. From Melania Trump’s eyebrow-raising Amazon documentary deal to Pete Hegseth’s shaky grip on the Pentagon and Marco Rubio’s rumored escape plan, the administration is suddenly looking far less invincible. Joanna and Hugh examine the threat of congressional investigations, the growing pressure on MAGA loyalists, and the implosion of Trump allies like Lauren Boebert and Laura Loomer. Plus, they look at the latest controversy surrounding a newly elected Republican’s attacks on women journalists. With Democrats preparing to reclaim oversight, the reckoning for Trump’s inner circle may only be getting started. #ad Head to https://brodo.com/BEAST for 20% off your first subscription order and use code BEAST for an additional $10 off. #ad INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to https://incogni.com/beast #ad Don’t miss NOBL’s Biggest Sale of the Year! Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for up to 67% off your entire order! #NOBL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Friday · 58 min
I Know Who Trump's Going to Fire in MAGA Massacre
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles go inside a White House reeling from Tuesday’s election wipeout. Wolff shares what people close to Trump are telling him about a president who insists he didn’t lose, yet appears quieter and older after the results. As JD Vance distances himself from the Iran war, Wolff names the officials he hears could be pushed out, including Pete Hegseth and Stephen Miller, and explains why Susie Wiles may survive by sacrificing others. With Trump facing a hostile new Congress, the conversation turns to how he might try to end the war on his own terms and the one person Wolff believes he may actually listen to. #ad For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to https://Smalls.com/HEAD. #ad INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to https://incogni.com/beast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Thursday · 1 hr 4 min
Why Trump’s Spell Broke With Ultimate Humiliation
Terry Moran joins Joanna Coles from Texas, where Democrats have scored a stunning series of victories that could signal a seismic shift in American politics. After more than three decades without a Democrat holding statewide office, Texas has delivered a historic rebuke to Republicans, with James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa among the candidates riding a massive blue wave of voter frustration. Moran explains why Latino voters turned against Trump, how the president's own supporters are losing faith, and why the election represents something bigger than a rejection of one man: a repudiation of Trumpism itself. He and Coles look at the Democratic upsets in Maine, Iowa, and Kansas, the candidates emerging as potential 2028 contenders, and what the results mean for JD Vance's presidential ambitions. They also confront the growing Republican revolt against Trump, the fallout from the Michigan Democratic primary, and the question of whether Democrats can turn this extraordinary electoral momentum into a governing agenda. #ad If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can start your claim in just a click without having to leave your couch: https://ForThePeople.com/DAILYBEAST #ad Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code DAILYBEAST at https://irestore.com/DAILYBEAST ! #irestorepod #ad INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to https://incogni.com/beast #ad Get 15% off OneSkin with the code BEAST at https://www.oneskin.co/BEAST #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Wednesday · 4 hr 1 min
ITH LIVE: Trump's Ultimate Nightmare Begins
Join Joanna Coles and Michael Wolff for a special LIVE edition of Inside Trump's Head as the midterm election results start to come in. Featuring special guests, live reporting and breaking news results, this election night promises to be one that shapes America's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Tuesday · 1 hr 17 min
Why Trump Is Entering His Worst Ever Doom Spiral
David Rothkopf and Joanna Coles preview the midterm elections with a look at the races that could reshape the Democratic Party, from Abdul El-Sayed’s battle with Mike Rogers in Michigan to James Talarico’s challenge to Ken Paxton in Texas, while unpacking the fallout from Haley Stevens’ stunning decision to back a Republican. They also examine the issues breaking through with voters, including health care, corruption, immigration, affordability and the war, and what a Democratic surge could mean for the 2028 presidential race. Plus, they get into Elon Musk’s extraordinary influence on the election, the growing backlash against tech billionaires, Trump’s increasingly erratic behavior, his fixation on the White House renovation and the disturbing reports about his thinking on nuclear weapons. As election night approaches, Rothkopf and Coles weigh the final Senate polls and consider whether Trump is beginning to realize that his grip on power may be slipping. #ad If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can start your claim in just a click without having to leave your couch: https://ForThePeople.com/DAILYBEAST #ad Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code DAILYBEAST at https://irestore.com/DAILYBEAST ! #irestorepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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November 2 · 50 min
Why Flailing Trump Will Suffer Crushing Defeat
Ben Meiselas, co-founder of MeidasTouch, joins Joanna Coles to explain why he thinks Trump and MAGA are headed for a crushing midterm defeat. Watching Trump’s full rallies, Meiselas says, reveals an erratic closing message that short news clips fail to capture. He points to Democratic gains in special elections, then tells the story of how a family group chat with his brothers Brett and Jordi grew into an independent media network. Drawing on their new book, WTF America, Meiselas traces the rise of right-wing media from Roger Ailes to today’s online disinformation campaigns and argues that winning an election alone will not undo their influence. He lays out what he wants Americans to do after the votes are counted. #ad Right now, buy a King mattress for the price of a Queen or a Queen mattress for the price of a Full at https://casper.com. #ad INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to https://incogni.com/beast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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November 1 · 1 hr 22 min
Why Trump’s White House Is About to Get Very Ugly
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles head into the midterms with a look at the fights gathering around Donald Trump. Wolff shares an update on his legal battle with Melania Trump, then the hosts turn to former Trump lawyer Alina Habba’s reported $50 million deal and her clash with Trump over money and influence. Wolff argues that the dispute could be an early sign of a wider scramble among people close to the president. They also size up vulnerable MAGA candidates, ask whether falling Fox News ratings signal trouble for Trump and consider what Tuesday’s results could mean for his grip on the Republican Party. #ad For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to https://Smalls.com/HEAD #ad INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to https://incogni.com/beast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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October 31 · 1 hr
Why Trump's Rallies Are Turning into Epic Disaster
Joanna Coles and Hugh Dougherty break down a chaotic final stretch of Donald Trump’s midterm campaign, as hecklers hijack his rallies and even some of his biggest supporters turn against him. From Democrats gaining ground in deep-red states to Trump losing Joe Rogan and JD Vance’s increasingly desperate attempts to dodge questions about the economy, the cracks in MAGA are becoming harder to ignore. With Election Night approaching, Joanna and Hugh examine whether Trump’s political machine is heading for a major reckoning. #ad Right now, buy a King mattress for the price of a Queen or a Queen mattress for the price of a Full at https://casper.com. #ad INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to https://incogni.com/beast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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October 30 · 1 hr 2 min
Why Trump’s Panicked Goons are About to Lawyer Up
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles look inside a White House bracing for the midterms, where losing the House may be expected but losing the Senate could put nearly everyone around Trump in danger. Wolff describes how election night could unfold inside the residence, why Susie Wiles and Attorney General Todd Blanche may be especially exposed and why Natalie Harp appears to be the one aide whose job is safe. Then he and Coles make their calls on eight Senate races, including the strange contest in Alaska where two men named Dan Sullivan are on the ballot. They also consider whom Trump would blame for a defeat and why his fixation on other people’s looks reveals so much about how he sees himself. #ad For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to https://Smalls.com/HEAD #ad INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to https://incogni.com/beast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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October 29 · 49 min
The Is the Proof Nothing Can Save Doomed Trump Now
Jennifer Welch, author of the new book Not Today, Fascists, returns to the Daily Beast Podcast to join Joanna Coles for a fiery look at the midterms. Fresh from a nationwide book tour, Welch says the voters she’s met are furious with politicians and corporations that have enabled Trump—and have no appetite for business as usual. She takes apart Trump’s increasingly bizarre rallies, calls out the Republicans who keep standing by him and makes a bold prediction about control of Congress. Welch also explains why a Texas Senate race could strike a blow against Christian nationalism, how the Epstein files add to voters’ anger over corruption, and why Elon Musk’s campaign spending may backfire. As election day approaches, she argues that voters have a chance to deliver a verdict on Trump and the billionaires who have thrown their weight behind him. #ad For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to https://Smalls.com/BEAST #ad INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to https://incogni.com/beast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 28 · 1 hr 8 min
Why Billions Won’t Save Trump from Crushing Defeat
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles debate whether Democrats can take the Senate as the midterms approach, with Wolff predicting a sweeping defeat for Trump and Coles warning that Republican money could still make the difference. They turn to a new House Judiciary Democrats’ report on Trump’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, including allegations about their ties to the modeling industry, and ask whether the story will finally affect voters. Wolff also discusses Princes and Thieves, a new book about Jared Kushner’s dealings with Persian Gulf leaders, and says its author contacted him after Kushner threatened legal action. From Elon Musk’s election spending to the money flowing through Trump’s family, they trace what a Democratic Congress might investigate. #ad Go to https://san.com/insidetrumpshead to get the unbiased truth on the stories that matter, only on the Straight Arrow app. Let’s exit the echo chamber. Read the House Judiciary Democrats' staff report here: https://democrats-judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/democrats-judiciary.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/2026-10.hjc-dems-staff-report-epstein-and-trump.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 · E792
October 27 · 1 hr 7 min
These Goons Prove How Trump's Presidency is Doomed
David Rothkopf joins Joanna Coles to expose Trump’s growing political crisis as corruption scandals, a disastrous war with Iran and a wave of global anti-authoritarian backlash threaten to blow up in his face. With the midterms looming, explosive allegations about Jared Kushner’s foreign money, a Trump family cash grab and a crumbling circle of international allies could spell trouble for the president. Plus, Melania’s latest controversy, Netanyahu’s uncertain future and why Trump’s election troubles could trigger a new wave of chaos in Washington. #ad For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to https://Smalls.com/BEAST #ad INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to https://incogni.com/beast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 · E791
October 26 · 41 min
Why Trump's About to Get a Surprise Reckoning
Anthony Scaramucci returns to the Daily Beast Podcast to tell Joanna Coles why he thinks Trump’s handling of Putin could finally turn Republicans against him. The former White House communications director says impeachment and removal are on the table if Democrats win the House, and explains why he believes Trump’s own party may be closer to breaking with him than it appears. Scaramucci also discusses his new book, All the Wrong Moves, tracing the economic decisions he says helped propel Trump to power and warning that the next president could follow Trump’s example of profiting from the office. When Joanna presses him on whether he might run himself, Scaramucci names the only Democrat he believes could beat Trump’s would-be successors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 · E182
October 25 · 58 min
Why Trump Will Pay the Price for MAGA’s Vilest Ad
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles look at the Republicans’ desperate final stretch before the midterms, starting with a campaign ad so cruel that even members of their own party are recoiling. Why are Donald Trump and JD Vance standing by Vivek Ramaswamy as his attack on Ohio rival Amy Acton backfires? Wolff explains what the uproar reveals about Trump’s faith in a tactic that has worked for him before, while a ballot fight in Alaska raises fresh questions about how far his administration will go to contest a loss. They also turn to Melania Trump’s claim of a humanitarian breakthrough in Ukraine as her husband moves closer to Vladimir Putin, the Republicans beginning to break with Trump over Russia and new allegations involving his former lawyer Alina Habba. #ad Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://hims.com/ith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 · E790
October 24 · 1 hr
Why Trump Will Hate Melania's Cynical New Scheme
Joanna Coles and Hugh Dougherty expose the latest chaos swirling around Donald Trump’s White House, from Melania Trump’s stunning claim that she brokered a Ukraine ceasefire—and the potential Nobel ambitions and reality-TV motives behind it—to growing questions about the president’s health as his rallies shrink and protests grow. They also examine Elon Musk’s extraordinary power over Ukraine’s military communications, the millions he’s pouring into Republican midterm races, and a potentially explosive Justice Department investigation into Trump ally Corey Lewandowski. But the biggest bombshell may involve Jared Kushner: a new book alleges Russian hackers accessed his phone and uncovered a secret billion-dollar bank account tied to powerful Middle Eastern figures. Kushner vehemently denies the claims, but with fresh questions about money, foreign influence, and Trump’s inner circle, this scandal may only be getting started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 · E181
October 23 · 1 hr 33 min
This Is the Sordid Reason Trump Bows to Putin
In this special live show edition of Inside Trump's Head, Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles take the stage in Los Angeles to ask what Trump wants from the presidency and what he might do if Democrats win the midterms. Wolff shares what a source close to Trump told him about the president’s staggering financial ambitions, then explains why he believes money drives Trump’s fixation on Vladimir Putin. He and Coles consider how Trump could react to an election defeat, whether he might return to bombing Iran and why Wolff doubts JD Vance can inherit the MAGA movement. The audience brings questions of its own, prompting Wolff to discuss his legal fight with Melania Trump and the unusual place Natalie Harp holds in the president’s inner circle. #ad Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://hims.com/ith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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October 22 · 55 min
I Know Why You Must Never Surrender to TACO Trump
Chrystia Freeland, former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, speaks to Joanna Coles about what she learned negotiating face to face with Donald Trump and why she believes world leaders make a costly mistake when they give in to him. Trump called her “the killer,” then attacked her when Canada retaliated against his tariffs. Freeland explains how his personal charm can disarm an opponent, why Canada answered his tariffs dollar for dollar and how allies could use the same playbook now. She also weighs in on Mark Carney’s leadership, warns that Trump is siding with Vladimir Putin against Ukraine and argues that Elon Musk’s power over critical technology should alarm every democracy. Drawing on her years reporting from the Soviet Union and dealing with Trump from inside government, Freeland offers a blunt assessment of what America’s allies have learned about depending on the United States. #ad If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can start your claim in just a click without having to leave your couch: https://ForThePeople.com/DAILYBEAST #ad Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://hims.com/beast to get personalized, affordable care for weight loss, hair loss, sex, testosterone, and more. #ad Write your own money story with Monarch. Get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core at https://monarch.com with code BEAST. #ad Go to https://san.com/dailybeast to get the unbiased truth on the stories that matter, only on the Straight Arrow app. Let’s exit the echo chamber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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October 21 · 47 min
I Know What Trump Will Do After Crushing Defeat
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles look ahead to the morning after the midterms and ask what happens if Donald Trump loses control of Congress. Wolff, who watched Trump’s inner circle confront him with the 2020 results, explains why he believes the president cannot accept a loss and how a defeat could become an excuse to blame Susie Wiles, Mike Johnson and Republicans who kept their distance from him. Coles presses Wolff on a closer, messier result: Could recounts and challenges leave the country in weeks of chaos? They also imagine who will be at Trump’s side as the returns come in, whether he could still surprise his opponents at the ballot box and why Wolff expects him to fight for the spotlight even if Democrats win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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