Beyond Politics

A special late-night discussion on the results of the New Hampshire primary. Donald Trump won, but showed continued vulnerability which seemed to send him into a meltdown. Should Trump be encouraged or nervous after this supposedly big win? 00:32 Analyzing Trump's Victory and Haley's Performance 04:16 The Future of the Republican Party 06:57 The Democratic Side of the Race 11:39 The Impact of Trump's Misogyny 26:04 The Future of the New Hampshire Primary

On New Hampshire Primary day, an in-person discussion with Chris Matthews, best known for his political analysis on the show Hardball. He shares his experiences with House Speaker Tip O'Neill and shares inside stories about politics and lessons from a lifetime rubbing shoulders with some of the best-known politicians in America. 00:58 The Impact of Hardball: The Book and The Show 01:44 Analyzing the Political Landscape and Key Players 04:24 The Impact of Personal Presence in Politics 08:03 The Role of Media in Politics 12:08 The Role of Journalists in Holding Politicians Accountable 19:43 The Importance of Responding to Political Attacks 22:19 The Challenge of Dealing with Trump 24:02 Kamala Harris: Biden's Biggest Problem? 26:42 The Challenges and Rewards of a Political Career 35:04 The Changing Political Landscape 37:23 The Importance of Personal Relationships in Politics

New CNN polling from Andy Smith, the director of the University of New Hampshire Survey Center, is out with new figures and for those hoping to stop Trump, things are not looking good. What happened, why, and what do the coming months look like? 01:03 Interview with Andy Smith, Director of the University of New Hampshire Survey Center 02:32 The Influence of Trump on New Hampshire Politics 03:36 The Rise and Fall of Ron DeSantis 04:25 The Impact of Indictments on Trump's Support 09:42 The Role of Nikki Haley in the Republican Primary 12:37 Understanding Voting Behavior in New Hampshire 20:01 The Impact of Immigration on Trump's Support 28:07 The Strategy and Challenges of Haley's Campaign 29:58 The Influence of Media on Election Results 36:54 The Future of the Republican Party 39:47 Memorable Moments from Past Primaries 44:43 The Paradigm Shift in the Polling Industry

Matt Robison and Paul Hodes join renowned radio host Matt McNeil to talk about how the media narrative is spinning Trump's results into political capita, the challenges facing Biden, and the curious political campaign of Dean Phillips. 00:42 Critique of Media's Role in Politics 02:25 Analysis of Trump's Performance in Iowa 03:12 Media's Misrepresentation of Trump's Success 06:29 Impact of Media Narrative on New Hampshire Polls 09:28 Understanding New Hampshire's Political Landscape 16:28 Discussion on Dean Phillips' Campaign 20:34 Analysis of Write-in Campaign for Biden

What's it like behind the scenes in the New Hampshire Primary, and what should people watch for in the coming days. Matt Robison and Paul Hodes join Howard Monroe to take us inside a fast-moving an unpredictable race. 00:43 Media's Role in Shaping Perceptions 03:46 Understanding New Hampshire Primary 04:32 The Role of Independent Voters in New Hampshire 08:08 The Unusual Year for New Hampshire 09:21 The Impact of Media on Election Results 15:45 The Potential Impact of Undeclared Voters 22:48 The Future of American Politics

How the media's lazy, glib reporting managed to distort the story of Trump's win in Iowa, and why that could have disastrous consequences for this election and America's future. See Matt's companion op-ed in Newsweek. ***Please take a moment to leave us a 5-star rating and a review on Apple podcasts*** 02:18 The Media's Misrepresentation of Trump's Victory 09:37 The Impact of Iowa Results on New Hampshire 11:18 The Role of Media in Shaping Election Narratives 22:16 The Importance of the New Hampshire Primary 27:55 The Impact of Iowa Results on Democratic Primary

Matt Robison welcomes back Dan Perry, a former lead AP editor for the Middle East. They discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, and a big step that might signal some light at the end of the tunnel. 01:49 Discussion on Genocide Charges Against Israel 03:38 Potential Ceasefire Proposal from Qatar 13:00 Netanyahu's Role in the Conflict 23:45 Potential Outcomes of Genocide Charges 28:42 Pathway to Peace

Matt Robison and Jason Sattler (aka @LOLGOP), a former USA Today columnist, describe how the insane (and hilarious!) MAGA implosion in Michigan is a window into the real political problem that we all face as a country in 2024. 01:14 The Michigan MAGA Meltdown: Christina Caramo's Saga 03:24 Caramo's Controversial Statements: A Tournament of Absurdity 10:08 The Bigger Picture: Michigan as a Microcosm 16:20 The Muslim Community's Political Influence in Michigan 21:25 Analyzing Biden's Stance on Israel and Its Political Implications 24:55 The Role of Recency Bias in Voter Perception 27:57 The Role of the Economy in Voter Perception 30:07 The Flaws of Binary Choices in Political Polling 41:04 The Integrity Test for Republicans

***PLEASE take a moment to rate and review us on the Apple podcast app!*** Donald Trump's lawyers just argued that he could assassinate a political opponent and get away with it (that he could only be prosecuted if impeached and convicted in the Senate). Will federal jusdes agree? Also, should Meet the Press anchor Kristen Welker be fired? And are we seeing the craziest Republican ever? 00:00 Introduction and Trump's Lawyer's Argument 02:12 Historical Context and Legal Analysis 04:51 Trump's Media Strategy and Public Perception 11:01 Media's Role and Accountability 15:36 Debate on Media Boycott and Journalistic Standards 20:28 Impact of Media Narratives on Public Opinion 26:27 Shocking Endorsements 27:30 Discussion on Controversial Republican Figures 34:04 Analysis of Recent Polls and Political Momentum

A deep conversation about presidential impeachment -- one of the most important drivers in American politics today -- with Michael J. Gerhardt, a distinguished constitutional law scholar and has been part of several impeachment proceedings. He is the author of The Law of Presidential Impeachment: A Guide for the Engaged Citizen. 00:16 The History and Evolution of Presidential Impeachment 01:57 Understanding the Framers' Vision of Impeachment 04:20 Early Experiments with Presidential Impeachment 07:12 The Role of Impeachment in Holding Presidents Accountable 12:07 The Nature of Impeachment: Political vs Legal Proceedings 13:36 The Impact of Partisanship on Impeachment 18:22 The Nixon and Clinton Impeachment Processes 22:39 The Trump Impeachment Trials: An Insider's Perspective 28:30 The Biden Impeachment Inquiry: An Unprecedented Situation 31:02 The Future of Presidential Impeachment