Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTrump’s High-Stakes WHCA Return, Key Texas Senate Battle, and an Inside Look at Iran Negotiations
Episode 93
Mark Halperin’s reported monologue breaks down Donald Trump’s high-stakes return to the White House Correspondents Association dinner, his first appe…
2 months ago
Keys to America's Deal with Iran, and Inside MS NOW, with Joe Scarborough, Plus 2028 Politics, with Neera Tanden
Episode 92
Mark Halperin delivers a reported monologue on the growing uncertainty surrounding a potential U.S.–Iran deal, breaking down what’s actually on the t…
2 months ago
The 2026 Political Scandal Survival Guide and Why 2028 Contenders May Sit Out Entirely, Plus Larry Wilmore on the Comedy Renaissance
Episode 91
Mark Halperin delivers his reported monologue on what it really takes to survive a presidential campaign, drawing on decades of experience covering p…
2 months, 1 week ago
The TRUTH About Iran's Propaganda Battle and Biggest Unknowns, Plus Marc Short on the GOP's 2026 Chances
Episode 90
Mark Halperin delivers his reported monologue on the new uncertainty surrounding the war in Iran, breaking down the key unknowns and why China’s role…
2 months, 1 week ago
Iran Ceasefire “Fog of Peace," Debating the "8 For 28," and The AI Revolution, with Jonathan Turley
Episode 89
This episode of “Next Up with Mark Halperin” tackles the growing uncertainty shaping today’s biggest geopolitical story, as Mark uses his reported mo…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Rahm is on the Rise in April's "8 for ’28" Rankings, Plus Iranian Journalist Reveals Trump Strategy Next Steps
Episode 88
Who will the Democrats nominate for president next? Mark’s “8 for ’28” is back with his April rankings. In his reported monologue, he breaks down the…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Mark Halperin Opens Up About His Career and Political Views, Plus the Truth About Media Bias, with Drew Holden
Episode 87
This episode of Next Up with Mark Halperin puts Mark in the hot seat. In a rare role reversal, he reflects on the personal and professional forces th…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
The FULL 2026 Senate Map Breakdown - Which Seats GOP and Dems Will Pick Up, Plus the Battle For the Key Seventh Seat
Episode 85
In this special episode of “Next Up with Mark Halperin,” Mark uses his unparalleled sources to deliver a full-length reported monologue demonstrating…
3 months ago
Iran War and Midterms Strategy, Plus Ro Khanna on a Potential 2028 Presidential Run
Episode 84
Mark Halperin speaks with Congressman Ro Khanna of California about the real impact of the Iran war, weighing military gains against rising costs and…
3 months, 1 week ago
Why the Iran Conflict Is More Complicated Than It Looks, Plus: Jonathan Freedland on Diplomacy vs War and Ralph Reed on Charlie Kirk
Episode 83
Mark Halperin’s reported monologue breaks down the latest developments in the U.S. conflict with Iran, explaining why recent U.S. and Israel strikes …
3 months, 1 week ago