The Brett Cooper Show The Political Reporter That Slept With Her Subjects | Episode 97
Nov 20, 2025
Dive into the scandal involving journalist Olivia Nuzzi and her alleged affair with RFK Jr. Uncover intriguing revelations from Ryan Lizza's Substack about secret love letters and hotel notes. The discussion reveals patterns in Nuzzi's past, including her pop music persona and controversial lyrics. Explore the implications of her relationships and a protection order against Lizza, raising questions about media ethics. The conversation highlights growing public skepticism towards journalistic integrity.
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Nuzzi's RFK Jr. Scandal Reignited Interest
- Brett Cooper frames Olivia Nuzzi as a political journalist whose alleged affair with RFK Jr. became a major media story in 2024.
- The episode links that scandal to her returning to press and announcing a tell-all book, which reignited scrutiny.
Fiancé's Substack Cliffhanger
- Brett recounts Ryan Lizza's Substack that revealed discovering love notes and alleged affairs, creating a dramatic cliffhanger.
- Lizza describes finding a hotel pad with a love letter and initially assuming it was RFK Jr., then revealing it named Mark Sanford.
Book Excerpts Exposed Obsession
- The episode highlights excerpts from Nuzzi's book showing intense fascination with 'the politician' identified as RFK Jr.
- Cooper emphasizes the florid, self-dramatizing prose that fueled public mockery.