
The Chris Cuomo Project
The Chris Cuomo Project is the official podcast of award-winning veteran broadcast journalist Chris Cuomo. Chris’ independent voice provides listeners with an up-close view of politics, global affairs, and American culture from a vantage point uniquely shaped by decades of insider experience.Every Tuesday, Chris presents his signature take on today’s pressing current events — and explores how these stories are being covered by all sides of the media — through in-depth interviews with newsmakers, tastemakers, and other influential figures.On Thursdays, Chris shares insights into subjects that deeply matter to him personally, and answers YouTube comments and listener phone calls.Free from the constraints of a traditional media organization, The Chris Cuomo Project is home to independents, free agents, and those who don’t fit nicely on one side or the other.Let’s get after it.
Latest episodes

Oct 18, 2022 • 49min
Stephen A. Smith
In this week’s episode of The Chris Cuomo Project, sports journalist and commentator Stephen A. Smith (ESPN’s “First Take,” “Know Mercy” podcast) joins Chris for an extended conversation about the differences between discussing sports and politics, his upbringing in Queens and journey into a journalism career, struggling with the loss of one’s family members, and much more.Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 16, 2022 • 12min
Tulsi Gabbard (Cuomo Extra)
In this special extra from NewsNation’s “Cuomo,” former U.S. representative Tulsi Gabbard joins Chris to discuss her decision to leave the Democratic Party, the potential for the conflict in Ukraine to lead to nuclear war, and more.Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 13, 2022 • 26min
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. William Li (Cuomo Extra)
In this special extra from NewsNation’s “Cuomo,” Chris Cuomo speaks with Dr. Anthony Fauci, M.D., Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, about his extensive career in government service, whether he would change anything about the initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and more. Chris also speaks with Dr. William Li, M.D., author, scientist, and medical director of the Angiogenesis Foundation, about the effects of and ongoing research into Long COVID. Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 11, 2022 • 1h 32min
Jay Glazer, Depression & Anxiety
In this week’s episode of The Chris Cuomo Project, Chris dives into the statistics behind the prevalence of mental health issues in our lives.Jay Glazer, NFL Insider for “FOX NFL Sunday” and author of “Unbreakable: How I Turned My Depression and Anxiety into Motivation and You Can Too,” speaks with Chris about battling depression and anxiety in “the gray,” the importance of opening up to loved ones about mental health struggles, and more.Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 6, 2022 • 24min
Bill Maher (Cuomo Extra)
In this special extra from NewsNation’s “Cuomo,” Chris Cuomo speaks with comedian Bill Maher (HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher”) about why both the left and the right fight so hard for America, whether Joe Biden should replace Kamala Harris as Vice President on a potential 2024 ticket, how the issue of abortion may impact the 2022 midterm elections, and more.Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 4, 2022 • 1h 17min
Michael Shellenberger, Left, Right & Reasonable
In this week’s episode of The Chris Cuomo Project, Chris explores how Americans should be their best during the worst of times, like Hurricane Ian, but how the political game causes complex situations to be reduced to single-factor explanations.Michael Shellenberger, author and founder of Environmental Progress, joins Chris for an extensive conversation about his book “San Fransicko” and the cultural stigma behind treatments for addiction and mental health, misconceptions about the potential and safety of nuclear power, and much more.Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 29, 2022 • 19min
Cuomo On The Couch: Amor Fati, “Love All That Happens” (Bonus Episode)
In a candid, unfiltered talk from his living room couch, Chris Cuomo explores the Stoic concept of amor fati (“love all that happens”), the importance of embracing and learning from failure, and how to control the process behind one’s ability to change. Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 27, 2022 • 1h 9min
Whoopi Goldberg, Judging vs Judgment
In this week’s episode of The Chris Cuomo Project, Chris explores how to exercise good judgment on social media, Marco Rubio’s demonization of immigrants, and how it’s easy for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to play the hero online.Legendary actor and comedian Whoopi Goldberg joins Chris for a broad discussion of topics including the murder of Emmett Till and her upcoming film “Till,” whether the U.S. is slipping backwards culturally, her extensive comedy career and role as co-host of “The View,” her plans for the future, and much more.Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 22, 2022 • 20min
Listener Calls: 24/7 Media Culture, Couch Confession, Dr. Fauci (Bonus Episode)
In a special bonus episode of The Chris Cuomo Project, Chris answers listener questions about the state of the modern media, why he calls his recent “Couch Confession” about mental health a confession, and more.If you’d like to ask Chris a question, call (516) 412-6307. Leave your name, location, phone number, email address, and your brief question, and it may be addressed in an upcoming show.Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 20, 2022 • 1h 11min
Evan McMullin, Migrant Crisis, Student Loan Forgiveness
In this episode of The Chris Cuomo Project, Chris questions the premise that we’re living in a divided society locked in an existential battle.Evan McMullin, independent candidate for U.S. Senate in Utah, speaks to Chris about his background as a C.I.A. intelligence officer, the F.B.I. search of Mar-a-Lago, assembling an independent political coalition, and more.Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices