
Aidan McLaughlin
Washington correspondent for Vanity Fair who reports on US politics and the White House; provided on-record analysis and sourced context about Susie Wiles and the Trump administration for this episode.
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Dec 19, 2025 • 29min
Americano: why did Susie Wiles talk to Vanity Fair?
Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair's Washington correspondent, dives into his revealing interview with Susie Wiles, a key player in the Trump administration. He discusses Wiles's role in professionalizing the chaotic second-term White House and minimizing infighting. McLaughlin shares her candid remarks on Trump, calling him 'an alcoholic's personality,' and highlights her efforts against retribution policies. The conversation also explores the ideological rifts within the GOP and Wiles's influence on future party dynamics, all while analyzing Trump's responses to controversy.

Dec 16, 2025 • 29min
Why did Susie Wiles talk to Vanity Fair?
In this enlightening conversation, Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair's Washington correspondent, shares insights from his revealing two-part interview with Susie Wiles, Chief of Staff in the Trump White House. They delve into Wiles's pivotal role in streamlining the second-term campaign, her candid assessments of Trump and key figures like J.D. Vance, and how factional tensions may impact the 2024 race. Aidan also discusses the political implications of mishandled issues like the Epstein files and the potential for intra-administration leaks as rivalries intensify.

Nov 25, 2025 • 26min
What's going on with Marjorie Taylor Greene?
Aidan McLaughlin, a political journalist and Washington correspondent for Vanity Fair, dives into his intriguing interview with Marjorie Taylor Greene. They discuss her surprising resignation and fallout with Trump. Aidan clarifies Greene’s controversial past and her shifting perspectives on foreign policy, particularly regarding Israel and Gaza. Their conversation touches on the media's fascination with political converts and speculates on Greene’s potential future in politics. Will she lay low or aim for a comeback? Tune in for an insightful analysis!


