Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles break down a moment when Donald Trump appears trapped on multiple fronts, from an Iran conflict that refuses to bend to his demands to mounting questions about his political instincts, shrinking leverage, and growing frustrations inside the White House. They explore whether relentless threats against Trump are weighing on him, why his fixation on Air Force One may reveal more than it seems, how the Epstein controversy could resurface through Todd Blanche's confirmation fight, and whether aggressive immigration tactics are creating a political backlash that could reshape the midterms. Along the way, they dissect Trump's latest Truth Social outbursts, the mystery surrounding Mitch McConnell, the administration's escalating clashes with the press, and why Michael believes Iran has found a way to keep Trump locked in a conflict he cannot control.

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Joanna Coles and Daily Beast executive editor Hugh Dougherty examine the mystery surrounding Mitch McConnell's sudden disappearance from public view after reports of a medical emergency, and why the unanswered questions extend far beyond one senator's health. They explore how McConnell's absence could throw the balance of power in Washington into chaos, why even Donald Trump appears trapped by the political fallout, and what an information vacuum has done to fuel speculation across the MAGA movement. The conversation also turns to Trump's controversial Qatari jet, the security concerns that reportedly forced him off the aircraft during the Iran crisis, and what his increasingly volatile behavior may reveal about the pressure building inside the White House.

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Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles reveal what they argue is Donald Trump's true guiding principle: not policy, power, or ideology, but an unrelenting pursuit of attention. From Trump's NATO performance and the mystery surrounding his abandoned Qatari "Grift Force One" to the latest twists in E. Jean Carroll's legal victory, they examine how personality continues to shape the presidency. They also break down the collapse of Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Plattner's campaign, what it says about authenticity in modern politics, and the growing intrigue surrounding Mitch McConnell's unexplained absence from public view. Along the way, Wolff offers fresh reporting from inside Trump's orbit and argues that understanding Trump's psychology remains the key to understanding the decisions that keep reshaping American politics.

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Ashley St. Clair, a former MAGA influencer, speaks to Joanna Coles about her extraordinary journey from rising conservative star to outspoken critic of the movement that made her famous. She reveals how coordinated messaging, dark money, and outrage-driven media shaped the MAGA ecosystem from the inside, reflects on her growing disillusionment with Charlie Kirk and Turning Point, and explains why she ultimately walked away. St. Clair also opens up about her relationship with Elon Musk, their child, the legal battle that followed, disturbing allegations about AI-generated sexual abuse material on X, and why she's headed to law school to take on the tech companies she believes have failed millions of women and children

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Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles break down the latest clues to what's really driving Donald Trump, from his attempts to influence FIFA and his obsession with being at the center of every spectacle to the staggering financial windfall he's reaped from his crypto empire while hundreds of thousands of investors have collectively lost billions. They also unpack the scandal engulfing Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner, Trump's instinctive defense of embattled public figures, the changing rules of modern politics, the future of NATO as Trump heads into another high-stakes summit, and why Michael believes Democrats still haven't figured out how to capture the country's moral attention in the Trump era.

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David Rothkopf speaks with Joanna Coles as Donald Trump heads into a high-stakes NATO summit under a cloud of controversy, after personally intervening in an international soccer dispute that critics say has tainted America's biggest match on the world stage. They unpack the growing panic among America's allies, why European leaders are quietly preparing for a future without Washington, and the extraordinary behind-the-scenes maneuvering surrounding Trump before he even lands overseas. Along the way, David and Joanna dive into the mystery surrounding Mitch McConnell's disappearance from public view, Trump's late-night Truth Social posting sprees, mounting questions about corruption, the SAVE Act, and whether Republicans are increasingly relying on procedural tactics to hold onto power. They also examine what Trump's work ethic, White House culture, and obsession with image reveal about the state of his presidency.

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In this special episode of the Daily Beast Podcast, Joanna Coles shares some of her favorite recent conversations: from Jennifer Welch’s unfiltered breakdown of the personalities driving the Trump administration to Kurt Andersen’s fascinating look at how America’s culture helped create the perfect stage for Trump’s rise, and Stephanie Ruhle’s sharp analysis of the economic fallout from global conflict. Along the way, they unpack the loyalty tests inside Trump’s orbit, the uneasy relationship between power, wealth, and influence, the politics behind spectacle, and why the consequences of today's headlines reach far beyond Washington. It’s a collection of some of the podcast’s most insightful, provocative, and revealing moments.

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Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles break down why the political winds may finally be shifting against Donald Trump, and what Michael believes is the single psychological factor that could determine whether his presidency survives the coming midterms. They examine the fallout from Trump's strikes on Iran, the political gamble of rising gas prices, the increasingly competitive Senate map in Texas and Maine, and why Republicans could suddenly find themselves defending territory they once took for granted. Along the way, they explore the Democratic Party's uncertain strategy, Elon Musk's lingering political influence, and whether Trump has any path back if Republicans suffer the kind of losses Wolff predicts, before closing with a revealing look inside how Trump is likely to react if the election becomes the biggest setback of his political career.

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Daily Beast investigative reporter Tom Latchem joins Joanna Coles to discuss his explosive new reporting for his new Punch Up Substack. He reveals how former Miss Switzerland runner-up Beatrice Kuel accuses Donald Trump, and Jeffrey Epstein, of exploiting the beauty pageant world. And how she alleges Trump attacked her, and how she now live sin fear for being brave enough to speak out. They also examine the latest developments inside the Trump administration, from a controversial new ICE appointment to shifting power dynamics within the White House, and what it could mean for immigration policy and the future of the administration.

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Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles pull back the curtain on the hidden power brokers shaping Donald Trump’s presidency, revealing why one little-known lawyer may now wield more influence over Trump’s legal strategy than anyone else. Wolff shares explosive new details from his personal legal battle with Melania Trump, explains how Trump’s courtroom tactics are designed to drain opponents through delay and intimidation, and argues that the president’s legal operation now revolves around a modern-day Roy Cohn. They also unpack Trump’s staggering $2.2 billion windfall, Melania’s multimillion-dollar earnings, the Supreme Court’s latest decisions, the growing fight inside the Democratic Party ahead of the midterms, and why Trump’s off-the-cuff foreign policy comments continue to reshape global headlines despite, as Wolff argues, having little grounding in reality. 

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Katy Tur returns to the Daily Beast Podcast for a candid conversation with Joanna Coles about whether Donald Trump is becoming more isolated, more erratic, and increasingly disconnected from the voters who put him back in the White House. Drawing on over a decade of covering Trump up close, Tur explains why she believes Republicans are growing frustrated behind closed doors, what his behavior could mean for the midterms, and why his continued fixation on the 2020 election reveals more than just political strategy. They also dig into the staggering financial empire Trump has built while in office, the unprecedented questions surrounding crypto and presidential power, and the dramatic transformation of the White House itself, which Tur argues reflects a deeper shift in how Trump sees America.

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