The Chris Cuomo Project

Stephen A. Smith (featured commentator and executive producer, ESPN’s “First Take, and podcast host, “The Stephen A. Smith Show”) joins Chris Cuomo to address speculation about whether he could run for office—and whether he’d ever consider it. He and Cuomo break down why media personalities are sometimes seen as political figures, what that says about the state of leadership in America, and why Trump continues to dominate the political landscape. They also discuss the Democratic Party’s struggles to connect with voters, Joy Reid’s exit from MSNBC, and whether political media could ever function like sports media.Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoprojectJoin Chris Ad-Free On Substack: http://thechriscuomoproject.substack.comSupport our sponsors:OracleRight now, Oracle is offering to cut your current cloud bill in HALF if you move to OCI. For new US customers with minimum financial commitment. Offer ends March 31st. See if your company qualifies for this special offer at Oracle.com/CCPBambooReclaim your time. Check out the free demo at BambooHR.com/freedemo. See for yourself all that BambooHR can do – and how truly affordable it can be too! FactorEat smart with Factor. Get started at FACTORMEALS.COM/FACTORPODCAST and use code FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. Cozy EarthLuxury Shouldn’t Be Out of Reach. Visit CozyEarth.com/CHRIS and use my exclusive code CHRIS for up to 40% off Cozy Earth’s best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Cuomo breaks down the misconceptions about the First Amendment, explaining what free speech actually protects—and what it doesn’t. He tackles the cultural vs. legal battle over speech, the role of social media in shaping discourse, and whether platforms like X (formerly Twitter) should be treated like traditional publishers. Cuomo also explores the rise of cancel culture, how political speech is weaponized, and why America is struggling to balance freedom of expression with accountability in the digital age.Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoprojectJoin Chris Ad-Free On Substack: http://thechriscuomoproject.substack.comSupport our sponsors:iRestoreGive yourself the gift of hair confidence this February. For a limited time only, our listeners get $625 off their iRestore Elite when you use code chris at iRestorelaser.comSelect QuoteGet the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, at SELECTQUOTE.COM/CHRISCOracleOracle is offering to cut your current cloud bill in HALF if you move to OCI. For new US customers with minimum financial commitment. Offer ends March 31stSee if your company qualifies for this special offer at Oracle.com/CCP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rick Wilson (political strategist and co-founder, The Lincoln Project) joins Chris Cuomo to break down the GOP’s ongoing identity crisis, the Democrats’ messaging failures, and the rise of independent voters reshaping the political landscape. Wilson explains why Trumpism still dominates the Republican Party, how Democrats are struggling to connect with mainstream voters, and why both parties risk alienating the public. Cuomo and Wilson debate whether America is ready for a viable third-party movement, the impact of economic anxiety on 2025 politics, and how media narratives are distorting reality in the lead-up to the next election.Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoprojectJoin Chris Ad-Free On Substack: http://thechriscuomoproject.substack.comSupport our sponsors:iRestoreGive yourself the gift of hair confidence this February. For a limited time only, our listeners get $625 off their iRestore Elite when you use code chris at iRestorelaser.comSelect QuoteGet the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, at SELECTQUOTE.COM/CHRISCOracleOracle is offering to cut your current cloud bill in HALF if you move to OCI. For new US customers with minimum financial commitment. Offer ends March 31st.See if your company qualifies for this special offer at Oracle.com/CCP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Cuomo breaks down how Medicaid has become the battleground for political and economic fights in America, exposing the hypocrisy of conservative states that rely on federal funding while opposing government spending. He explores how Medicaid expansion has reshaped red and blue states, the real impact of cutting healthcare for the poor, and whether Trump will go along with Republican efforts to gut the program. With millions of Americans—including pregnant women, children, and people with disabilities—depending on Medicaid, Cuomo warns that slashing it for tax cuts will have serious consequences and explains why this issue could become a major political trap for Trump in 2025.Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoprojectJoin Chris Ad-Free On Substack: http://thechriscuomoproject.substack.comSupport our sponsors:Select QuoteGet the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, at SELECTQUOTE.COM/CHRISCShopifyUpgrade your business and get the same checkout AllBirds or Aviator Nation uses. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/chriscAG1It’s never too late to create a new, healthy habit for 2025. So try AG1 for yourself – it’s something I’ve actually been able to stay consistent with and that’s why I’ve been partnering with AG1 for so long! And AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You’ll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle ofD3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. So make sure to check out DrinkAG1.com/ccp to get this offer!RadioActive MediaGo to RadioActiveMedia.com or Text “CHRIS” to 511 511 Message and Data Rates May Apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeremy Corbell (investigative filmmaker and podcast co-host, “Weaponized” ) joins Chris Cuomo to discuss the Trump administration’s handling of unauthorized drone incursions over U.S. military bases and the broader secrecy surrounding unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs). Corbell reveals how, despite Trump’s promises to expose government cover-ups, his administration maintained the same lack of transparency as those before him. Cuomo and Corbell unpack the mystery of the drone incidents, the failures to provide public answers, and why institutional secrecy around UAPs continues to thrive—regardless of who’s in office.Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoprojectJoin Chris Ad-Free On Substack: http://thechriscuomoproject.substack.comSupport our sponsors:Select QuoteGet the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, at SELECTQUOTE.COM/CHRISCShopifyUpgrade your business and get the same checkout AllBirds or Aviator Nation uses. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/chriscAG1It’s never too late to create a new, healthy habit for 2025. So try AG1 for yourself – it’s something I’ve actually been able to stay consistent with and that’s why I’ve been partnering with AG1 for so long! And AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You’ll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle ofD3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. So make sure to check out DrinkAG1.com/ccp to get this offer!RadioActive MediaGo to RadioActiveMedia.com or Text “CHRIS” to 511 511 Message and Data Rates May Apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Cuomo breaks down the three key moves Democrats must make to remain competitive during the Trump administration. He argues that Democrats need to shift focus from fringe cultural debates to economic issues that matter to mainstream voters, including comprehensive immigration reform and strategies to reconnect with middle-class Americans. Cuomo critiques the party’s overreliance on social media echo chambers, calls for embracing “progressive pragmatism” over performative politics, and challenges Democrats to prioritize solutions that resonate beyond their traditional base.Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoprojectJoin Chris Ad-Free On Substack: http://thechriscuomoproject.substack.comSupport our sponsors:AG1AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You’ll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. So make sure to check out DrinkAG1.com/ccp to get this offer!RadioActive MediaGo to RadioActiveMedia.com or Text “CHRIS” to 511 511 Message and Data Rates May Apply.OracleOracle is offering to cut your current cloud bill in HALF if you move to OCI. For new US customers with minimum financial commitment. Offer ends March 31st.See if your company qualifies for this special offer at Oracle.com/CCPBeamTry Beam’s best-selling Dream Powder, get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to shopbeam.com/CUOMO and use code CUOMO at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Cuomo breaks down Elon Musk’s growing influence in U.S. government, questioning whether Musk’s role with the White House's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) amounts to an administrative coup. Cuomo unpacks the legal limits of Musk’s authority, debunks claims that he can dismantle agencies like USAID or the Department of Education, and explores how Musk’s control over X amplifies his personal agenda. He also examines the shifting dynamic between Musk and Trump, why their alliance may be unstable, and what Musk’s track record with Twitter reveals about his claims to government efficiency.Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoprojectJoin Chris Ad-Free On Substack: http://thechriscuomoproject.substack.comSupport our sponsors:AG1AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You’ll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. So make sure to check out DrinkAG1.com/ccp to get this offer!RadioActive MediaGo to RadioActiveMedia.com or Text “CHRIS” to 511 511 Message and Data Rates May Apply.OracleOracle is offering to cut your current cloud bill in HALF if you move to OCI. For new US customers with minimum financial commitment. Offer ends March 31st.See if your company qualifies for this special offer at Oracle.com/CCPBeamTry Beam’s best-selling Dream Powder, get up to 40% off for a limited timewhen you go to shopbeam.com/CUOMO and use code CUOMO at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Cuomo breaks down the truth about Trump’s tariff plan, explaining why it’s misleading economic policy that could fuel inflation rather than help American workers. He dives into how tariffs really work, the impact they’ve had in the past, and why targeting China, Mexico, and Canada could backfire on U.S. businesses and consumers. From Smoot-Hawley’s economic disaster to China’s retaliatory tariffs, Cuomo challenges the myths surrounding Trump’s trade rhetoric and explains why tariffs are often more about politics than economic success.Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoprojectJoin Chris Ad-Free On Substack: http://thechriscuomoproject.substack.comSupport our sponsors:Cozy EarthSurprise your Valentine / Love with Cozy Earth. Get up to 40% off at cozyearth.com/CHRIS with my code CHRIS.iRestoreGive yourself the gift of hair confidence this February. For a limited time only, our listeners get $625 off their iRestore Elite when you use code chris at iRestorelaser.comFactorEat smart with Factor. Get started at FACTORMEALS.com/cuomo50off and use code cuomo50off to get 50% off your firstbox plus free shipping.OracleRight now, Oracle is offering to cut your current cloud bill in HALF if you move to OCI. For new US customers with minimum financial commitment. Offer ends March 31st. See if your company qualifies for this special offer at Oracle.com/CCP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Whelan (Marine Corps veteran and wrongfully detained U.S. citizen) joins Chris Cuomo to discuss his more than five years in a Russian prison on espionage charges, his fight for freedom, and what his experience reveals about U.S. diplomacy and Putin’s Russia. He details the conditions he endured, the emotional toll of being left behind while other Americans were freed, and the broader implications of wrongful detainment. Whelan also shares his perspective on Russia’s justice system, diplomatic negotiations, and what needs to change to better support Americans held abroad.Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoprojectJoin Chris Ad-Free On Substack: http://thechriscuomoproject.substack.comGoFundMe to help Paul Whelan integrate into a new life: https://gofund.me/43bff09cSupport our sponsors:Cozy EarthSurprise your Valentine / Love with Cozy Earth. Get up to 40% off at cozyearth.com/CHRIS with my code CHRIS.iRestoreGive yourself the gift of hair confidence this February. For a limited time only, our listeners get $625 off their iRestore Elite when you use code chris at iRestorelaser.comFactorEat smart with Factor. Get started at FACTORMEALS.com/cuomo50off and use code cuomo50off to get 50% off your firstbox plus free shipping.OracleRight now, Oracle is offering to cut your current cloud bill in HALF if you move to OCI. For new US customers with minimum financial commitment. Offer ends March 31st. See if your company qualifies for this special offer at Oracle.com/CCP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Cuomo outlines three major moves Republicans must make to succeed in 2025, urging them to redefine their identity beyond Trump, pursue comprehensive immigration reform, and change their tone to prioritize unity over division. Cuomo explores the challenges of fiscal conservatism, the political risks of cultural wars, and the opportunities for the GOP to reclaim trust and rebuild their platform in a fractured political landscape.Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoprojectJoin Chris Ad-Free On Substack: http://thechriscuomoproject.substack.comSupport our sponsors:ShopifySign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/chriscFactorEat smart with Factor. Get started at FACTOR MEALS.com/cuomo50off and use code cuomo50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping.OracleRight now, Oracle is offering to cut your current cloud bill in HALF if you move to OCI. For new US customers with minimum financial commitment. Offer ends March 31st. See if your company qualifies for this special offer at Oracle.com/CCPAG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You’ll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. So make sure to check out DrinkAG1.com/ccp to get this offer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices