Will Saletan

Will Saletan, a writer for The Bulwark and expert on Trump's presidency, joins to explore whether Trump is truly delusional or merely playing politics. They discuss Trump's impact on U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding Ukraine and NATO. Saletan examines Trump's tribal politics, where misguided beliefs clash with reality. The conversation also navigates significant constitutional concerns, emphasizing the importance of collective resistance against Trump's potential executive overreach.

Will Saletan, a sharp political commentator, and Scott Lincicome, a trade expert from the Cato Institute, delve into the alarming political shifts in the U.S. They critique the administration's anti-democratic maneuvers, including the troubling shake-ups within the Justice Department. The duo discusses the detrimental effects of ethnic scapegoating and identity politics, while also examining the fallout from proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico, highlighting the complex interplay of trade and agriculture in current governance.

Political commentator Will Saletan joins the podcast to discuss Trump's controversial visit to a Black church in Detroit with mostly white attendees, smear campaigns against Biden, and foreign policy hawks criticizing standing up to allies over Putin. MAGA's shamelessness is highlighted.

The podcast discusses Biden's State of the Union speech on democracy, MAGA's reaction, and Katie Britt's dramatic performance. They analyze Reagan's '85 SOTU, bipartisan collaborations, and challenges in political messaging. Also covered are returning to government service, navigating partisan media, and analyzing communication style.

Political commentator Will Saletan joins Tim Miller to discuss the GOP's shift towards trolling, Lindsey Graham's aggressive response to Gaza, and a new segment called 'The Right Stuff'. They also touch on Jonathan Karl's coverage of Johnny McEntee and a story about a mother rescued from Gaza.

Maricopa County Recorder and a writer join to discuss Kari Lake's false claims of election fraud, the danger of white grievance movement, Florida abortion ruling, and a podcast award nomination for a series on Lindsey Graham's corruption.

Political analysts Will Saletan and McKay Coppins discuss the GOP's concerns over enforcing gun laws, European fears of a Trump reelection, and Mitt Romney's potential endorsement of Joe Biden. The podcast explores the implications of banning abortions, climate change debates, and contrasting perceptions of the US by European allies.

Will Saletan, a political commentator and journalist, joins Charlie Sykes for a discussion on the Republican Party's surrender to Trump, the normalization of political violence, and racial attitudes within the party. They also touch on Joni Ernst's stance on Capitol attack pardons and the controversy surrounding Joe Biden's strike on the Houthis.

Will Saletan, political commentator and journalist, joins Charlie Sykes for a new year of Monday discussions. They analyze Nikki Haley's failure to address slavery, Trump's response to David Duke endorsement, distractions in politics, the potential impact of a political ad featuring Chris Christie, and the need for policy changes on asylum and parole rules.

Will Saletan, political analyst and journalist, joins Charlie Sykes to discuss various political issues including the impeachment vote, Trump's popularity and the primary schedule, Bernie Sanders' stance on human rights issues, the free speech debate, university presidents' responses to anti-Semitism, and the influence of donors on university leadership and the debate on abortion rights in Texas.