As Donald Trump becomes the 47th President of the United States, the Trump Report sits down with the biggest names and brains in US politics to analyse White House affairs - both domestically and on the international stage. New episodes are released every day each week, Monday to Friday.
Episodes
Trump ‘did Americans dirty’ on the economy — voters declared him ‘incompetent’ | Justin Wolfers
Professor Justin Wolfers joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump’s ‘self-inflicted’ inflation crisis, rising interest rates, the economic backlash behind the midterm results, the impact of tariffs on global trade and Canada, and the limits of Elon Musk’s political spending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We will see which Republicans turn on Trump in the next ‘96 hours’ | Chuck Todd
Chuck Todd & Maddie Hale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'The AI bubble has burst': Why Trump won't bail out Wall Street this time
Investment strategist David Woo joins Amy Kellogg to discuss the collapse of the AI tech bubble, why Trump will refuse to bail out the stock market this time around, the geopolitical gamble to finish the job in Iran before his hawkish circle dissolves, and why crypto and tech face years of brutal stagnation under a divided Washington.Welcome to the Trump Report, join this channel to get access to
‘One phone call’ from Trump could free my father | Son of jailed Azerbaijani opposition leader
Turkel Karimli joins Maddie Hale to discuss his father, jailed Azerbaijani opposition leader and Magnitsky Human Rights Award winner Ali Karimli, the regime's brutal crackdown on political opponents and why Donald Trump could hold the key to his release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump’s a ‘nutcase in the attic’ who got outplayed by Canada in an epic midterm attack
Marianne Williamson joins Maddie Hale to discuss Canada outplaying Trump on tariffs, the Democrats’ midterm victory, the Iran war, tensions with JD Vance, Stephen Miller’s appointment and threats to press freedom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump ignored warnings — now his Iran war has cost him everything | Joe Kent & Brett Erickson
Former Trump counterterrorism chief Joe Kent and geopolitical risk adviser Brett Erickson, who jointly penned an op-ed warning against further strikes on Iran, discuss Trump's ignored intelligence warnings, the war's impact on the midterms, and how the US can end the conflict before facing catastrophic consequences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
He’s a ‘narcissist’| How Trump’s obsession with legacy cost him the midterms
Erich McElroy joined The Trump Report to discuss Trump's devastating midterm defeat, his obsession with his legacy, the cost-of-living crisis and ignored warnings from advisers, as Democrats prepare to investigate his administration and JD Vance looks to distance himself ahead of 2028. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump signed his own political death warrant - his era is over | David Cay Johnston
David Cay Johnston & Maddie Hale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump suffers ‘public execution’ in Democratic bloodbath | Scott Lucas analyses midterms
Professor Scott Lucas joins Maddie Hale to break down the Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory, Trump's reaction to the Republican defeat, the backlash over the Iran war and cost of living, and what Democratic control of Congress means for Trump's final two years in office. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump’s billionaire backers turn America into a ‘fetid playground for the rich’
Investigative journalist and author Casey Michel joins Amy Kellogg on The Trump Report to argue that corruption and oligarchic wealth inequality have become the defining issue for voters at the ballot box. From Elon Musk shattering political spending records to figures like Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg cozying up to dictators abroad, Michel breaks down how unchecked wealth is dismantling democra
Trump’s MAGA collapse has ‘already begun’ | John Bolton
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump's Iran war blame game, the threat of fresh strikes, growing Republican fears ahead of the midterms, MAGA's potential collapse and Trump's third-term ambitions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump abruptly cancels rallies as health questions grow and GOP fears midterm bloodbath
POLITICO’s Megan Messerly joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump’s cancelled rallies, growing Republican fears of a brutal midterm defeat, and how the Iran war, rising living costs and Canada tariffs could cost the GOP key seats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump faces midterm ‘clobbering’ as he backflips on Canada tariffs to save GOP | David Cay Johnston
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Cay Johnston joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump's looming midterm troubles, his weakening grip on Republicans, a Canada tariff U-turn to save the GOP, concerns over Musk's restrictions on Ukraine's military communications and the Epstein scandal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump accused of raping former Miss Switzerland | Scott Lucas reacts to explosive allegations
Professor Scott Lucas joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump's relationship with Putin, Russia's reported intelligence support for Iran, Ukraine peace talks and NATO, Democrats releasing a new report detailing sexual assault allegations against Trump, and whether the upcoming midterms could mark the beginning of the end of the Trump era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat
‘Everyone knows’ there’s something darker going on between Trump and Putin | Sir Bill Browder
Sir Bill Browder joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump’s relationship with Putin, why Ukraine peace talks are going nowhere, Elon Musk’s Starlink controversy, Europe’s growing distrust of the US and potential Russian influence over the Trump family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump’s plan to bully Ukraine is ‘certain to fail’ as Zelenskyy refuses to back down
Michael Weiss, editor of The Insider, joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump’s approach to Putin, pressure on Ukraine and growing Republican backlash, alongside Elon Musk’s Starlink scandal, calls for congressional investigations and delays to Ukraine’s air defence supplies.g Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'Are you a complete MUPPET?' | Scott Lucas torches Trump's ignorance of Putin’s war
Professor Scott Lucas joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump's handling of Putin's war, the growing Starlink controversy involving Elon Musk, and JD Vance's defence of Trump's growing wealth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump wants to be in Club Dictator — but the real dictators know how to play him | David Pakman
David Pakman joins Maddie Hale to discuss how Putin is playing Trump, Elon Musk's reported Starlink restrictions, whether MAGA voters are seeing through Trump's economic promises, and the president's collapsing approval ratings ahead of the midterms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump ‘desperately’ tries to bullsh*t Americans over Russia — they’re not buying it |
Former Pentagon official Jim Townsend joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump's growing support for Putin, his attacks on Zelenskyy, concerns over US military support for Ukraine, and the damage his administration is doing to NATO alliances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Putin could be ‘blackmailing’ Trump as ‘appalling’ Russia deal humiliates America | Robert Kelly
Professor Robert Kelly & Maddie Hale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is the ‘key missing piece’ behind Trump’s shocking diesel deal with Putin | Prof Robert Pape
Professor Robert Pape joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump's controversial diesel deal with Putin, his threats over Greenland, Russia's attempts to sow chaos in America and growing fears over political intimidation and further escalation of the Iran war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump makes ‘deplorable’ choice to help Putin when Canada could have saved him | Scott Lucas
Professor Scott Lucas joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump's controversial Putin diesel deal, growing Republican backlash, potential US–Russia business interests, why Canada could have come to America's rescue, concerns over intelligence-sharing with Ukraine and the political fallout ahead of the midterms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump’s ‘bonkers’ claim raises ‘huge’ concerns over his mental state | Hamish de Bretton-Gordon
Former British Army Colonel Hamish de Bretton-Gordon joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump's controversial Russian diesel deal, threats to cut military support for Ukraine, his “bonkers” ceasefire claims, growing Republican backlash, escalating tensions in the Middle East and questions over US casualties in the Iran war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump’s ‘sickening’ Putin deal suggests ‘something else is going on’ | Sean Bell
Retired Air Vice-Marshal Sean Bell joins The Trump Report to analyse Donald Trump’s controversial diesel deal with Vladimir Putin, warning that the president is acting like a “drowning man grasping at straws” as his Iran war unravels and the midterms approach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump Has Left The U.S. Exposed | Francis Tusa Reveals 60% Missile Depletion
Defence Analyst Francis Tusa joins Anna Smith to reveal how $100 oil, a 60% drop in key missile stockpiles and severe maintenance backlogs have left the U.S. military dangerously exposed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"A Total Strategic Failure" | Malcolm Nance on Trump, Hormuz & Iran
In this episode of The Trump Report, Anna Smith is joined by veteran military intelligence analyst Malcolm Nance. They break down President Trump’s comments on Los Angeles and San Diego, the escalating conflict with Iran, rising gas prices, and the domestic fallout ahead of the midterms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
‘It’s absurd’ | Justin Wolfers analyses Trump’s ‘dumbest’ trade wars yet
Economist Justin Wolfers joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump’s emergency action on soaring diesel prices, rising inflation and business costs, the decline in US manufacturing jobs despite tariff promises, stalled trade negotiations with India and Canada, and why Trump’s trade wars have achieved zero progress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump’s failures are of ‘epic proportions’ — and won’t change until he’s out | Lt Gen. Ben Hodges
Lt General Ben Hodges joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump’s Iran war, the growing strain on US military resources, Zelenskyy defying Trump to intensify strikes on Russia’s oil industry, controversial US-Russia business talks and the threat Putin poses to Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump heading for a 'meltdown' as Nobel Peace Prize hopes take major blow
Olivia Troye, former Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser to Vice President Mike Pence, joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump’s Iran war contradictions, collapsing polling, depleted US weapons stockpiles, tariffs and his pursuit of major awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump just brought Elon Musk back — and it’s a ‘terrible idea’ | Scott Lucas
Professor Scott Lucas joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump’s Iran war, soaring diesel prices and depleted US weapons stockpiles, as well as Russia and Ukraine, growing tensions within NATO, Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon overhaul and the “terrible idea” of bringing Elon Musk into planning the future of US warfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump risks ‘incompetence of the highest order’ with ‘extremely dangerous’ move | John Bolton
Ambassador John Bolton joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump’s Iran war, his relationships with Xi and Kim Jong Un, the extraordinary China weapons claim, potential Russian sanctions relief, Trump's “utter lunacy” Canada war, Carney’s rise — and taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One of Trump's ‘big lies’ is about to come crashing down | Charlie Sykes
Political podcaster and author Charlie Sykes joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump’s escalating war with Canada, his media crackdown, mixed signals on Russia and Iran, growing cracks in MAGA and Republican fears over the midterms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump’s bizarre move is ‘more evidence he’s losing it’ | Sean Bell analyses Xi weapons offer
Retired Air Vice Marshal and military analyst Sean Bell joined the show to discuss Trump’s Iran war and peace talks, depleted US weapons stockpiles, the suspected RAF Fairford terror plot, his bizarre Xi weapons offer, China and Russia’s growing leverage, and his latest pressure on Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump's tariff war fiasco has officially ‘failed’ — Canada was the last straw | Rick Wilson
Rick Wilson, co-founder of the Lincoln Project, joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump’s Xi Jinping meeting and why he says the tariff war has failed, fears over Taiwan, Putin’s G20 invite, Don Jr.’s Russian oligarch controversy, Trump’s media ban and growing Republican panic that he could cost them the midterms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump’s ego gets him ‘played’ as allies learn how to give him ‘fake wins’ | Scott Lucas
Professor Scott Lucas joins Maddie to discuss Trump inviting Putin to the G20, his red-carpet welcome for Xi Jinping, growing cracks between America and its traditional allies, how Denmark and Greenland “played an absolute blinder” over the Greenland deal, and Trump’s media ban backfiring as the White House scrambles to defend it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
‘It’s BULLS***T’ | Justin Wolfers tears apart Trump’s latest economic plan
Professor Justin Wolfers joins The Trump Report to break down Trump’s “bonkers” economic plans, from a possible diesel export ban and new tariff threats against China and India to his claims about the US economy, as Trump pushes allies away and Mark Carney builds new partnerships towards a potential post-Trump world order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump ‘played’ over Greenland as psychiatrist calls behaviour ‘pathological’ | David Cay Johnston
Professor David Cay Johnston joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump’s escalating media war, Ukraine and Russia, why he believes Denmark and Greenland “brilliantly played” Trump and a psychiatrist labels his behaviour “abnormal and pathological. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
‘Man baby’ Trump just proved he’s ‘rattled’ by Canada refusing to backing down | Scott Lucas
Professor Scott Lucas joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump being rattled by Canada, Carney’s pivot to Europe, his mounting economic problems, tensions with Saudi Arabia over the Houthis, Trump Jr.’s Russian oligarch controversy, Hegseth’s Pentagon troubles and Tucker Carlson’s Epstein cover-up claim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump dethroned as ‘leader of the West’ as Carney wastes ‘no time’ moving on | Chuck Todd
Chuck Todd joins Maddie Hale to discuss growing Republican resistance to Trump’s Iran war, Hegseth’s Pentagon shake-up and US military vulnerabilities, Russia’s reported support for Iran, the Trump family’s Russian links, and how Mark Carney is positioning Canada closer to Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
‘WTF’ Trump family’s Russian money scandal ‘stinks’ — and it will only get uglier | Sir Bill Browder
Sir Bill Browder & Maddie Hale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump’s war on Canada faces one very fundamental problem for him | David Cay Johnston
Professor David Cay Johnston joins The Trump Report to discuss Trump’s pressure on Zelenskyy, his handling of Putin and Xi, the Iran war and why his escalating fight with Canada could backfire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is a ‘huge problem’ as Trump’s offers no regrets on Iran war | Ex US Marine
Former U.S. Marine Mark Cancian joins Maddie Hale to assess Trump’s Iran war, depleted U.S. weapons stocks, Iran’s resilience and why the conflict could drag into 2027 or beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump tries to ‘bribe’ Americans in desperate last-ditch move — but it’s too late to save him
The Insider editor and investigative journalist Michael Weiss joins Maddie Hale to break down Trump’s desperate midterm push and $5,000 ‘bribe’, Putin’s mounting problems in Ukraine and frustration with his US envoys, and how Mark Carney is hitting back at Trump where it hurts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
‘Wannabe authoritarian’ Trump is heading for an absolute ‘beating’ | Scott Lucas
Professor Scott Lucas joins Maddie Hale to break down the escalating Iran war and the economic danger facing Trump, Putin’s attempts to lure the US with lucrative business deals, Ukraine’s desperate need for air defences ahead of winter, and Trump’s rapidly escalating trade war with Canada, which shows no signs of backing down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump enters his ‘dumbest’ economic phase yet as Canada hits back | Prof. Justin Wolfers
Professor Justin Wolfers joins Maddie Hale to analyse day one of Canada’s retaliation against Trump, from the growing Canadian boycott and damage to American jobs and businesses to the risk of escalation, Trump’s Bombardier threat, the impact on the US auto industry and why Wolfers believes Trump’s “pointless and dumb” trade war could ultimately backfire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for
Trump’s ‘knuckleheads’ fail again — they can reminisce with Putin when he’s in jail | Ben Hodges
Lt General Ben Hodges joins Maddie Hale to break down Trump’s latest Ukraine peace push, Witkoff and Kushner being “played” by Putin, Russia’s support for Iran, Trump’s escalating war on Canada and the damage being done to America’s alliances and global standing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump is sending Americans to die purely for ‘his ego’ | Scott Lucas
Professor Scott Lucas joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump’s escalating Iran war, Russia’s support for Tehran and threat to NATO, Hegseth’s damaging military purge, and why Trump’s increasingly ugly attacks on Canada are failing to make Canadians back down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump is making 'bad decisions' as Iran's regime faces collapse | Ali Ansari
Ali Ansari joins Amy Kellogg to evaluate Donald Trump's handling of Iran, why a purely anti-trump lens can ruin nuance in the debate and his assessment of what is really happening in the Strait of Hormuz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump looks ‘clownish’ in stupid Canada fight — it will blow up in Republicans’ faces | Rick Wilson
Rick Wilson joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump’s escalating Iran war, his controversial relationship with Putin, his ‘stupid’ Canada feud and Republican fears over the political fallout, and Pete Hegseth’s ‘catastrophic’ military purge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump could BANKRUPT Putin — instead he’s waging a ‘suicidal’ war on Canada | Sir Bill Browder
Sir Bill Browder joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump’s secret Putin outreach, why he’s targeting Canada instead of crippling Russia economically, and growing concerns that Trump and Pete Hegseth are weakening the US military. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump’s attack on Canada is ‘political malpractice’ | Why this fight could backfire tremendously
Journalist Chris Cillizza joins Maddie Hale to discuss the Pentagon’s treatment of Stars and Stripes journalists and US sailors, the mounting cost of the Iran war, Trump’s escalating fight with Canada and why it could backfire ahead of the midterms, as well as his obsession with reshaping Washington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
‘Economic moron’ Trump strikes again with Canadian tariff ‘buffoonery’ | Scott Lucas
Professor Scott Lucas joins Maddie Hale to break down Trump’s escalating trade war with Canada, the latest on the Iran war and Trump’s failed gamble, and the growing scandal inside the Pentagon — from Hegseth’s military purge to the treatment of sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump told ‘kiss my ass’ as ‘no-win’ Canada tariff war explodes | John Bolton
Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump’s escalating “no-win” trade war with Canada, his handling of Iran and the “huge mistake” he’s making on Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"We don't have leverage" | Anja Manuel says Trumps economic D-day is going "nowhere"
Anja Manuel, former diplomat and US foreign policy advisor, Executive Director of the Aspen Security Forum and who together with former US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice runs a strategic consulting firm, lays out why she thinks "Economic D-Day" on Iran isn't going to work while simultaneously shining a bit of optimism on prospects for resolving the US's trade war with Canada. Manuel refle
‘So dumb it makes my head hurt’ | Justin Wolfers breaks down Trump's 50% Canada tariff war
On this episode of The Trump Report, Fergus Macphee is joined by Professor Justin Wolfers to discuss the escalating trade war between the US and Canada after both countries slapped 50% on some goods. They also discuss the spiralling US national debt, bond markets and what this means for the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump is ‘totally lost’ right now & desperate for any win | Scott Lucas
On this edition of The Trump Report, Fergus Macphee is joined by professor Scott Lucas to discuss 'economic D-Day' against Iran, the White House renovation, North Korea and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump is not bluffing. He really could bomb Oman | Lt Col Daniel Davis
On this edition of The Trump Report, Fergus Macphee is joined by former US Army officer Lt Col Daniel L Davis to discuss the latest on the war in Iran. After the US President threatened to bomb Oman, they discuss how serious that claim is and also an update into the conditions on board the USS Abraham Lincoln. You'll find Daniel's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWDN5zr5ttct
Trump’s ‘complete betrayal’ of US service members — he’ll be ‘burnt at the stake’ for this
Former Trump White House official and national security expert Olivia Troye joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump’s secret Air Force One switch over the Iranian assassination threat, the ‘alarming’ treatment of US sailors in the Gulf, Trump’s handling of the Iran war and his tendency to ‘spiral out of control’ when things go wrong, plus the growing Epstein files showdown with his DOJ. Hosted on Acast
Trump was ‘played’ by a key ally into fearing for his life | Scott Lucas
Professor Scott Lucas was back for The Week That Was, discussing Trump’s bizarre Air Force One escape, his dwindling options in Iran, warning signs for the midterms, the Reflecting Pool saga and Putin’s latest moves on Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump has ‘screwed up’ — now he’s desperately trying to save himself from embarrassment
Veteran Democratic strategist Michael Meehan joins Maddie to discuss Trump’s secret plane switch over an Iranian threat and the controversy over leaving the press aboard Air Force One, his collapsing Iran polling and what it means for the midterms, whether Democrats are finally winning back voters, and Trump’s escalating Reflecting Pool fiasco and accusations of weaponising the DOJ. Hosted on Acas
Trump’s stealth escape from Iranian assassination threat exposed: Inside the Air Force One deception
Host of After Party Emily Jashinsky joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump’s extraordinary Air Force One decoy operation amid Iranian assassination threats, whether journalists and White House staffers were put at risk, record ICE arrests, Trump and RFK Jr.’s controversial vaccine overhaul, and the president’s sinking polling ahead of the midterms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor
Everything is 'kind of a disaster' for Trump — his approval 'can't get much lower'
Streamer and political commentator Destiny joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump's Gaza and Iran strategy, the growing cracks inside MAGA, and the political battles shaping the US midterms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump is either ‘lying or stupid’ — Prof. Justin Wolfers gives Trump an F grade on the economy
Professor Justin Wolfers joins Maddie Hale to assess Donald Trump's economic record, from slowing GDP and inflation to the latest tariffs, today's US jobs report, and whether Canada's resilience suggests Trump's trade agenda is backfiring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump ‘can't hide’ from this — Americans won't look the other way | Scott Lucas
Professor Scott Lucas joins Maddie Hale to unpack the latest on the Iran war, including the emerging Strait of Hormuz deal, the fallout from reports Trump confronted Pete Hegseth over U.S. weapons shortages, Trump's billion-dollar Washington makeover, his controversial Venezuela oil comments, attacks on Canada, and what Michigan's Senate race means for the midterm elections. Hosted on Acast. See a
Trump's latest move is the 'single most disturbing thing' in the world | David Cay Johnston
Professor David Cay Johnston joins Maddie Hale to discuss why Donald Trump is showing signs of desperation over Iran, why his own Republicans are beginning to push back, whether Trump has "something to hide" after the Todd Blanche saga, and the fallout from Jeanine Pirro's Reflecting Pool clash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump's cover story blows up in his face after his own ally refuses to back it
Henry Olsen, Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, joins Maddie Hale to discuss why he believes Trump has only one path left to end the Iran war on his terms, whether diplomacy with Iran is going anywhere, Trump's public fallout with Jeanine Pirro, and why the president is standing by Congressman Max Miller despite mounting pressure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more
Trump 'stops' the Iran war for the '40th time' as Tehran rejects his claim it begged for mercy
Hamish de Bretton-Gordon joins Maddie Hale to discuss Donald Trump's latest Iran peace push, whether Tehran has come out stronger after months of war, Iran's remaining military capabilities, and Trump's apparent backtrack on Patriot missile production for Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If Trump follows through, it's 'checkmate' for Putin — he's finished | Sir Bill Browder
Sir Bill Browder joins Maddie Hale to discuss whether the Iran war is spiralling into a much wider regional conflict, how Ukraine is increasingly becoming part of that fight, whether tougher US sanctions are finally cornering Putin, and why Donald Trump is facing mounting political pressure at home over the war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is the ‘biggest lie’ Trump has ever told | Scott Lucas
Professor Scott Lucas joins Maddie Hale for The Week That Was to discuss the latest on the Iran war, including Donald Trump's threat to "beat the effing S out of them", whether the US is building a military alliance in the Gulf, how Trump's meetings with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Benjamin Netanyahu unfolded, and why the president has suffered his worst approval rating yet. Hosted on Acast. See acast
Trump is already planning a 2028 run, I'm 90% sure | Rick Wilson
Rick Wilson, co-founder of the Lincoln Project, joins Maddie Hale in the studio in London to discuss Donald Trump’s presidential ambitions for the 2028 election, how Iran war has caused the US military stockpile to deplete, and how President Trump needs to “swallow his pride” and leverage Ukrainian drones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump has a target on his back—Iran's plot to kill him and Melania are 'serious'
General Sir Richard Shirreff, NATO’s former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, joins Maddie Hale to discuss whether President Zelensky will leave his meeting with President Trump with a firm commitment on anti-ballistic missile defence, Ukraine’s attack on an Iranian ship carrying drone and missile components to Russia, and an Iranian state-linked news agency’s propaganda video appearing to e
Trump ‘lied’ about why he switched planes — Iran had a plot to kill him| David Cay Johnston
Professor David Cay Johnston joins Maddie Hale to discuss the alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump after the NATO summit, Trump's third-term rhetoric, and whether his Iran war is becoming a political trap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump has ‘no one to blame but himself’ as MAGA support starts to unravel
Justin Logan & Maddie Hale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump just risked a nuclear arms race to clean up his own mess | Scott Lucas
Professor Scott Lucas joins Maddie Hale to discuss whether Donald Trump has increased the risk of a nuclear arms race with Iran, why he argues the president has repeatedly misled Americans over the conflict, and the growing political fallout over Trump's latest foreign policy decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump makes major mistake by 'throwing a grenade' into old political firestorm
Sir Bill Browder joins Maddie Hale to discuss reports the Trump administration is expected to announce a major nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, Donald Trump reignites threats to target Iran’s civilian infrastructure and US intelligence suggests Iran may be moving thousands of centrifuges in a deeply protected Pickaxe Mountain facility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati
Trump's next move could 'rip the MAGA movement apart' | Andrew Neil
Broadcaster & podcaster Andrew Neil joins Maddie Hale to discuss why Iran may have outmanoeuvred Donald Trump, whether the president's escalating Canada trade war is driven by politics rather than economics, and why Trump's next moves could have major consequences for both his foreign policy and support at home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is the moment Trump realises he ‘hasn’t the slightest idea what he’s doing’ | John Bolton
John Bolton, former U.S. National Security Adviser, joins Maddie Hale to discuss whether Donald Trump has failed to explain the purpose of America's war with Iran, why mounting U.S. casualties could come back to haunt him politically, and whether Republicans are heading for a devastating midterm election defeat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump must avoid one thing — or the consequences will be 'catastrophic'
Managing Principal of Obsidian Risk Advisors Brett Erickson joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump's election fraud claims, the latest developments in the Iran war, the fallout from the Epstein files, and why he believes Trump's presidency is heading for serious trouble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump doesn't know 'what the hell he's talking about' | Scott Lucas
Professor Scott Lucas joins Maddie Hale for The Week That Was to discuss the awkward prospect of Donald Trump handing the FIFA World Cup trophy to Spain after attacking the country last week, new polling showing Americans are increasingly unhappy with both the president and his Iran war, and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche facing tough questions over the DOJ's handling of the Epstein files. H
Trump likely forced into major U-turn after allies went berserk behind closed doors
Former MSNBC moderator and podcaster, Chuck Todd, joins Maddie Hale to discuss the escalating Iran war, why Trump may have already lost strategically, the fallout from his Strait of Hormuz U-turn, E. Jean Carroll's legal victory, and Lindsey Graham's legacy and sanctions bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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