Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDems in Disarray, Bari Takes Over CBS, Trump's Success Explained, & A Look Ahead at 2028: Mark's Most Memorable Reported Monologues of 2025
A year in review through Mark Halperin’s most memorable reported monologues of 2025. From Democratic turmoil and seismic media shifts to explaining Trump’s political success and sizing up the road to…
Published on 5 hours ago
Brit Hume, Joe Scarborough, Megyn Kelly, Newt Gingrich: Memorable Guests of 2025
A look back at some of the most memorable guest conversations of 2025 on "Next Up with Mark Halperin." Featuring Brit Hume, Joe Scarborough, Megyn Kelly, and Newt Gingrich on the stories, power dyna…
Published on 1 week ago
Top Political Soundbites of 2025, Trump's Israel and Tucker Friendships, and Life After a Pardon
Episode 62
Mark Halperin opens the episode with his 2025 top political soundbites, revisiting the moments from politics and media that best captured the power shifts, internal party tensions, and national mood …
Published on 1 week, 5 days ago
Best and Worst of 2025 Media, Rise of Antisemitism, and the Issues That Will Decide 2026 Midterms
Episode 61
Mark Halperin opens a new episode with his reported monologue featuring a “Next Up 2025 Media Review,” breaking down how the press changed over the past year and why those shifts matter for politics,…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Inside "8 for '28” Dem Nominee Power Rankings, and Transforming Arkansas, with Gov. Huckabee Sanders
Episode 60
Mark Halperin kicks off today’s episode with the debut of his landmark new segment, “8 for ’28,” unveiling his deeply reported insider power rankings of the Democrats most likely to win their party’s…
Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Political Fallout From Paramount-Netflix War Over Warner, Trump’s Ukraine Talks & Putin’s Endgame
Episode 59
Mark Halperin kicks off today’s episode with his signature reported monologue on the escalating Netflix–Paramount battle for Warner Bros. — and why it has politicians simultaneously looking for advan…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Ted Cruz Eyes 2028 Challenge to JD Vance, First Look at Mark Halperin’s “8 for 2028” Dem Rankings
Episode 58
Mark kicks off today’s episode with his signature reported monologue, unveiling new details about the emerging 2028 Democratic field — why some early frontrunners may not be as secure as they look, h…
Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Katie Miller Fires Back at Media Attackers, Boat Strike Constitutional Crisis, Trump's Comeback Plan
Episode 57
Mark Halperin opens the show with his reported monologue on why some Democrats are suddenly, uncharacteristically serene in declaring Donald Trump politically finished — and why GOP insiders insist t…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Pundits Prematurely Say Trump is Done, Plus 2028 Dem Forecast with Hillary’s Former Campaign Manager
Episode 56
Mark Halperin opens today’s episode with his reported monologue unpacking the latest claims that Trump’s presidency is effectively over—from MS NOW pundits declaring he’s losing ground to Kara Swishe…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
The Real Epstein Elite Narrative That Matters, Trump's Files Power Play, Plus Dems' 2028 Forecast
Episode 55
As breaking news hits the House on its vote to force release of the Epstein files, Mark Halperin opens today’s show with his reported monologue on what comes next in the continuing scandal. He reveal…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago