The Daily Beast Podcast

Professor Stephen J. Ducat delves into the psychology of political tribalism within the MAGA movement, exploring delusional thinking and the desire to punish enemies. The discussion highlights how tribalism influences American politics, with a focus on group identity over personal interests. Insights are provided on the reasons behind the MAGA cult's voting pattern, including psychological, sociological, and economic influences like misinformation and identity politics.

Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie reflect on American history and politics, followed by a Fourth of July quiz show with David Roth and Jeb Lund. Suzette Mullen discusses her memoir 'The Only Way Through Is Out'. Topics include coming out, AI misconceptions, e-commerce benefits, political satire, LGBTQ+ experiences, and the importance of authenticity.

Antonieta Cadiz discusses how climate change disproportionately affects Latino communities and Climate Power's advocacy efforts. Jeff Sharlet talks about his new book on a slow civil war. Hosts speculate on Trump's VP pick and recommend TV shows, books, and movies. They also delve into the evolving political landscape in America and the importance of nuanced understanding of societal dynamics.

Biden’s frozen moment at the debate had many suggesting he drop out of the race. However, few are talking about Trump appearing to short circuit this week during an interview. Plus! Jay Willis, the Editor-in-Chief of Balls & Strikes, joins the podcast to break down all the decisions that the Supreme Court made this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Joe Biden had a rough night Thursday at the debate, but CNN moderators Jake Tapper and Dana Bash also turned in an abysmal performance of their own, according to The New Abnormal co-hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie. Then, Parker Molloy, writer of the Substack The Present Age, joins the program to talk about the fact checking site Snopes’ recent determination that Donald Trump actually didn’t call the white supremacists and neo-Nazis at the infamous Charlottesville rally “very fine people”—and why the site is wrong. Plus! Investigate reporter Katya Schwenk, a reporter at investigative site The Lever, discusses a particularly egregious Supreme Court ruling recently which allows politicians to accept monetary gifts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Authors Lucian K. Truscott IV and Karl Widerquist discuss the dangers of a right-wing media company and the concept of universal basic income. Topics include declining mental acuity of Trump, Sinclair Media Group's propaganda tactics, and power imbalances in society.

Valentina Gomez, who is running for Secretary of State of Missouri, is trying to be the loudest, most outrageous voice on the right. Plus! The New York Times bestselling journalist Jeff Goodell joins the podcast to talk about his new book, The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discussions about Trump's immunity, concerns over Supreme Court delay, the Ten Commandments display in Louisiana, fun banter about avocado ripeness and crocodile facts, reflections on political show Battleground, speculation on replacing Biden, legal troubles of Trump associates, and concerns about book banning in Texas schools.

Kellyanne Conway’s Fox News appearance over the weekend angered TheNew Abnormal co-hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie greatly. Then, Stasha Rhodes, theexecutive director of United for Democracy, joins the program to discuss the push tocounter a well-funded, far-right influence campaign on the Supreme Court. Plus! Aconversation with New Republic staff writer and author Melissa Gira Grant aboutconservative efforts to ban the abortion drug Mifepristone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Alan Gratz discusses the campaign to ban his book 'Ban This Book'. Topics include threats to democracy, critiques of public figures, national security concerns, worshipping white supremacy, rebranding Florida, conservative talking points, book banning, and lack of diversity in publishing.