The Daily Beast Podcast
The Daily Beast
The Daily Beast Podcast is as wildly exciting, energizing, and entertaining as the topics it covers. Hosted by Joanna Coles, Chief Content Officer of the Daily Beast, every episode brings you more of the people, politics, and pop culture coverage you need straight from the Daily Beast newsroom. Amazing conversations have included Amber Ruffin, Tiffany Haddish, Mika Brzezinski, Don Lemon, John Oliver and more!New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.If you’re not already a subscriber to The Daily Beast, it’s easy! Just go to thedailybeast.com to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 20, 2024 • 1h 1min
The $364 Million Judgment in Trump’s NYC Fraud Case Did Not Go Far Enough
Discussing the $364 million fraud suit against Trump, GOP's problematic campaign messaging, and Biden's need to stay ahead. Exploring the clash between religious beliefs and legal judgments, rise of Nazi symbols in public, and challenges faced by the Democratic Party. Analyzing Republican campaign issues on economy and immigration, economic recovery post-COVID, and reflections on war legacies and incidents of bigotry.
Feb 18, 2024 • 28min
The ‘Sinister’ Crusade That Has Team Trump Outing LGBTQ Kids
Brandon Wolf, national press secretary of the Human Rights Campaign, discusses the alarming rise in anti-LGBTQ+ laws pushed by MAGA Republicans, highlighting the dangers of outing LGBTQ+ youth and emphasizing the need to defend civil liberties. The podcast also touches on Trump's sarcastic remarks, irrational claims by his supporters, and the importance of active support for the LGBTQ community.
Feb 16, 2024 • 60min
It’s Time to Look at Trump’s Jan. 6 Plans in a New Light
Investigative reporter Josh Kavinsky discusses Trump attorneys' strategy to stop Congress from certifying Biden's election. Concerns are raised about Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The hosts criticize Mayor Eric Adams' lawsuit against social media companies. Frustration with failed leadership and offensive views. Analyzing Marjorie Taylor Greene's defense of the account known as Libs of TikTok.
Feb 13, 2024 • 1h 1min
Nikki Haley’s Jenga Tower of Anti-Trump Positions Is About to Crash Down
The podcast discusses Nikki Haley's fading chances at the 2024 Republican nomination, Special Counsel Robert Hur's attacks on President Biden's memory, the media's biased coverage of Biden's mental fitness, an individual in the Justice Department exceeding authority, and condemnation of transphobic actions by the Attorney General of Kansas.
Feb 11, 2024 • 33min
Guardian Angels' Thug Tactics Get Exposed in Times Square
Curtis Sliwa, leader of the Guardian Angels, discusses their recent violent detainment in Times Square. Laurie Kilmartin, a stand-up comedian and former Conan O'Brien writer, talks about her new comedy special. Other topics include trouble in NYC, skewed perceptions, backlash over controversial jokes, discrimination against women, reflections on gender identity, and navigating cancel culture.
Feb 9, 2024 • 56min
Supreme Court Justices Are ‘in the Bag’ for Donald Trump
This week on The New Abnormal, co-hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie discuss the horrifying Supreme Court hearing today that weighed whether Donald Trump will be allowed on the ballot in Colorado. Then, Jay Willis, the editor-in-chief of Balls & Strikes, joins us to weigh in on the case. Plus! Katherine Stewart, author of “The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism,” talks to us about how the role faith is playing in the 2024 election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 6, 2024 • 1h 2min
Republicans Should Love The Senate’s Latest Immigration Bill
This podcast discusses the Senate's proposed immigration border bill, Elon Musk's latest tantrum, and the attempted kidnapping of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. It also explores the rise of domestic terrorism in the US, Ted Cruz's proposal for increased security, and concerns over a bill to ban children from social media.
Feb 4, 2024 • 31min
Why Donald Trump Won’t Let His Famous Dead Uncle John Rest in Peace
DEI expert Denise Hamilton discusses the importance of being indivisible and challenges the traditional understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The podcast also discusses Donald Trump's declining mental state and his defense of his dementia, as well as the factionalism within a political party and the controversy surrounding an elected official's speech.
Feb 2, 2024 • 1h
Author of Shocking Post-Roe Rape Study Details ‘Truly Horrifying’ Numbers
Samuel Dickman, the medical director at Planned Parenthood Montana, discusses a study showing the increase in rape-related pregnancies after Roe v Wade banning. Andrew C. McKevitt talks about his book on gun capitalism, culture, and control in Cold War America. Topics include Taylor Swift, border crisis, child tax credit, allocation of funds, immigration, gun culture, rape-caused pregnancies, and discriminatory laws against the LGBTQ community.
Jan 30, 2024 • 1h 5min
This Week Could Be Even Worse for Donald Trump Than Last Week
Rolling Stone reporter Adam Rawnsley discusses his investigation into Trump's secret presidential immunity plans. Jeff Sharlet examines Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's battle against Biden at the border. Topics include conspiracy theories, challenges faced by the Biden campaign, high corporate profits' impact on inflation, expanding presidential authority and immunity, and concerns about the Heritage Foundation's plan to undermine democracy.
