My Melania Legal Battle Has Only Just Begun: Wolff

Why Trump's D.C. Makeover Is Getting Even Worse

Presented by PMI U.S., US Businesses of Philip Morris International. Share a prediction on America's future for a chance to be featured on The Daily Beast Podcast: https://beast.pub/america250 #ad  Farrah Tomazin, the Daily Beast's Political Correspondent, joins Joanna Coles from Washington, D.C. with an on-the-ground look at Donald Trump's race to remake the nation's capital—and why so many of his headline-grabbing projects are already running into trouble. From the drained Reflecting Pool and delayed restoration projects to a sparsely attended Great American State Fair, Farrah explains how rushed timelines, no-bid contracts, and made-for-TV spectacles are reshaping the city ahead of America's 250th anniversary. She also takes listeners inside Todd Blanche's high-stakes confirmation hearing for attorney general, where Trump's former personal lawyer faces tough questions over the Justice Department's independence, the Epstein files, and an admission that leaved senators stunned. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code BEAST at https://www.oneskin.co/beast  #oneskinpod #ad  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Is The Dark Reason Trump Terrified Graham

Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles dig into the political fallout from the sudden death of Lindsey Graham, revealing what Trump was really thinking behind his public tributes, how Truth Social posts are crafted inside his inner circle, and why Graham's complicated relationship with the president was driven as much by fear and access as loyalty. They also dissect the growing speculation surrounding Mitch McConnell's health, Trump's increasingly inescapable Middle East conflict despite his promise to avoid forever wars, and why Michael believes the president is trapped by his own inability to change course. Finally, they turn to an unexpected force reshaping the Democratic Party, making the case that Bernie Sanders may have had a far greater impact on American politics than even his critics are willing to admit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why It's Time for Truth Bombs About Lindsey Graham

David Rothkopf joins Joanna Coles to tell unflinching truths about Lindsey Graham, the pilot fish senator to Donald Trump who died suddenly, and shockingly. Rothkpof unmasks the "odious" truth about the shape-shifting, two-faced senator. And he relates it to Trump himself and explains why it's time to tell the truth, and nothing but the truth, about both men's moral turpitude. They examine the battle over Trump's attorney general nominee, fresh questions surrounding Ukraine, Iran, and the Strait of Hormuz, and why Trump's foreign policy continues to generate instability abroad. They also break down the latest fights over election integrity, the administration's attacks on the press, the unraveling of America's public health infrastructure, and what all of it reveals about the direction of the country. If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can start your claim in just a click without having to leave your couch: https://ForThePeople.com/DAILYBEAST #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Trump's Top Legal Goon Can Never Lead DOJ

Andrew Weissmann joins Joanna Coles to explain why politicians can lie to the public with virtually no legal consequences, why Donald Trump's false claims about the 2020 election continue to shape American politics, and what other democracies have done to hold elected officials accountable. Weissmann also weighs in on the nomination of Trump ally Todd Blanche to lead the Justice Department, arguing that the institution's independence is under unprecedented strain. Drawing on decades as a federal prosecutor and former FBI general counsel, Weissmann discusses the erosion of trust in the Justice Department, the legal and political battles surrounding the Epstein files, the leadership of the FBI and DOJ under Trump, and why Congress has failed to act as a meaningful check on presidential power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Trump Is Raging at Enemy Who Keeps Beating Him

Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles break down a moment when Donald Trump appears trapped on multiple fronts, from an Iran conflict that refuses to bend to his demands to mounting questions about his political instincts, shrinking leverage, and growing frustrations inside the White House. They explore whether relentless threats against Trump are weighing on him, why his fixation on Air Force One may reveal more than it seems, how the Epstein controversy could resurface through Todd Blanche's confirmation fight, and whether aggressive immigration tactics are creating a political backlash that could reshape the midterms. Along the way, they dissect Trump's latest Truth Social outbursts, the mystery surrounding Mitch McConnell, the administration's escalating clashes with the press, and why Michael believes Iran has found a way to keep Trump locked in a conflict he cannot control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices