Podcast Episodes

The 2028 Invisible Primary, Economic Reality, and Booker’s Hamilton Audition with Meghan McCain

Episode 26

Mark Halperin officially kicks off the 2028 presidential race with the debut of his “Invisible Primary Rankings” in his reported monologue. Who’s really ahead to lead the Democratic Party next? It’s …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Trump's Four Big Wins the Left Ignores, Plus Dem Identity Crisis, with Michael Smerconish, Emily Jashinsky, and Rich Lowry

Episode 25

Mark Halperin opens today’s show with his new signature reported monologue on the implications of the Democrats’ refusal to acknowledge the major accomplishments of the Trump presidency. He explains …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Why the Epstein Story is Sticking, Ro Khanna’s Quest for Answers, and What the Media is Ignoring

Episode 24

Today, Mark Halperin breaks down why the Trump–Epstein scandal won’t go away—and why it may be more politically dangerous than any controversy Trump has faced before. He unpacks what to watch for in …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Five Wars Shaping American Politics, Exclusive New NYC Mayor Poll, and Hunter Biden Uncensored

Episode 23

Mark kicks off today’s show breaking down the five biggest hot political wars dominating American politics—from Rahm Emanuel’s escalating battle with the progressive left to Trump’s ongoing feud with…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Megyn Kelly on Epstein, MAGA Fury, the Loyalty Test Trump Didn’t Expect, Plus the End of the Elites

Episode 22

Today, Mark Halperin sits down exclusively with Megyn Kelly for a deep dive on Epstein, why the scandal hits Trump’s base in a uniquely personal way, and why it’s not the political deal breaker the l…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tapper’s New Biden Cover-Up Spin Blames Trump, NBC Autopen Flop, and Talking Politics with Brit Hume

Episode 21

Mark opens with a sharp look at the latest in media malpractice—the press’ increasingly absurd cover-up of its own cover-up of Joe Biden’s cognitive decline. Rather than taking responsibility for the…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s Seven Rules For Making Decisions, and Vance’s Transformation, with Batya, Bolling, Knowles

Episode 20

Mark Halperin kicks off today’s show with an in-depth analysis of Donald Trump’s decision-making process, breaking down the seven rules that guide his leadership. Mark explores how Trump’s instinct-d…

Published on 2 months ago

Blaming Trump After Butler Backfired, Shooter’s Missing Motive, Plus Epstein and Other Conspiracies

Episode 19

Mark Halperin kicks off today’s show with a hard look at the political and media fallout still unfolding as the one-year anniversary of the Trump assassination attempt draws near. In his reported mon…

Published on 2 months ago

The Real Reason CBS Caved to Trump, with Mark Halperin, Plus Charlize Theron is Part of the Problem - After Party with Emily Jashinsky

Mark Halperin is off of Next Up this week, but he joined Emily Jashinsky on her new MK Media show "After Party" - which you can subscribe to and join the party. They discuss the settlement between CB…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Will Zohran Mamdani Ruin NYC... or Make NYC Great Again? And Meghan McCain on Usha Vance Exclusive

Episode 18

Mark Halperin kicks off today’s show by breaking down why Democratic rising star Zohran Mamdani may have more in common with Donald Trump than meets the eye. From his underdog victory over Andrew Cuo…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago