The Interview: Recent Episodes
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Mediaite presents "The Interview", a podcast featuring conversations with the top personalities at the intersection of media and politics. Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks to the broadcasters, reporters, editors and politicians making the headlines.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks to Michael Smerconish, host of Smerconish on CNN and The Michael Smerconish Program on SiriusXM, about his opinion that left-leaning media went too far in their critiques of Trump, potentially explaining his winning of the popular vote. They also speak about the effect of young men in this increasingly divided media landscape, or podcast age, on the election. In the second half of the episode, Aidan talks with Mediaite's founding editor, Colby Hall, about how the Trump cabinet is shaping up. This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke and Kathryn Wilkens.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Piers Morgan, host of Piers Morgan Uncensored on YouTube. He's been on and off friends with Trump since 2008, and while he previously thought Jan. 6 disqualifying for the former president, he's since changed his mind. The hysteria over Trump from his critics, Morgan said, fuels his appeal. He also speaks about the success of his YouTube, leaving linear television behind to go fully digital, and what he makes of criticism that his show platforms trolls. This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke and Kathryn Wilkens.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with The Atlantic's Anne Applebaum about Trump's recent spike in rhetoric used by Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin. Anne is out with a new book, Autocracy Inc., which goes deep into the complex financial system 21st-century autocrats employ to stay in power. She makes comparisons here to Trump's relationship with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and warns Trump has no real understanding of history– he's using this dehumanizing language because he believes it'll help him achieve absolute control. Aidan also speaks with Charlotte Klein, a features writer at New York Magazine, about her recent piece in which she interviewed 57 media elites, on and off the record, about the future of the news business. This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke and Kathryn Wilkens.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Ali Abbasi, the critically acclaimed director of the new film The Apprentice, which depicts the origin story of Donald Trump. Ali discusses Trump's relationship with ruthless prosecutor and political fixer Roy Cohn, why he decided to get involved with the project in the first place– as a lot of Hollywood was fearful to get involved in a Trump biopic– and why he thought of the film as a humanist project. Aidan also speaks with Steve Hayes, the founder, CEO, and editor of The Dispatch, about how to launch a successful media outlet in the current climate. This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke and Kathryn Wilkens.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Andrew Ross Sorkin, founder of the New York Times' DealBook and co-anchor on CNBC's SquawkBox. They talk about Andrew's take on whether Silicon Valley has really gone MAGA, Fortune 500 CEOs' fear of former President Trump, and DealBox's infamous Elon Musk interview. Andrew also talks about his optimism for the future of the media industry and the difficulties of being an apolitical reporter in the Trump era. In the second part of the episode, Aidan speaks with Tim O’Rourke, the VP of content strategy at Hearst Newspapers, about how the San Francisco Chronicle is using AI to cover the 2024 election. This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke and Kathryn Wilkens.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with veteran news anchor Chris Wallace– now the host of two shows at CNN– about what ultimately sparked his departure from Fox News, Fox's $787 million Dominion settlement, and his take on presidential debates as someone who's moderated quite a few. Wallace is also out with a new book, Countdown 1960, on the parallels between that consequential election and 2024. This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke and Kathryn Wilkens.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with CNN international correspondent Nada Bashir. They discuss her coverage of the occupied West Bank and Gaza, since Hamas' October 7th attacks and Israel's bombing campaign that followed, the unimaginable conditions Palestinian journalists are working under, and reporting in the Middle East amid a mistrust of Western media. Aidan also speaks with Jeff Coltin, a POLITICO reporter and co-author of the NYC Playbook newsletter, about the recent indictment against Mayor Eric Adams. This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke and Kathryn Wilkens.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Susanne Craig and Russ Buettner, New York Times reporters and authors of "Lucky Loser: How Donald Trump Squandered His Father's Fortune and Created The Illusion of Success". They discuss their in-depth reporting on Trump's finances, breaking the story of his financial losses and tax evasion methods in 2016, and the former president's attachment to his identity as "self-made". Aidan also speaks with Dominic Ponsford, editor in chief at the Press Gazette, about the scandal plaguing the largest Jewish newspaper in the world. This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke and Kathryn Wilkens.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Ari Melber, host of "The Beat" on MSNBC and the network's chief legal correspondent. They discuss this week's presidential debate on ABC, between Vice President Harris and former President Trump, Trump's bogus election fraud claims, and the future of cable news.McLaughlin also speaks with Andrew Tobias, chief political correspondent for cleveland.com and the Plain Dealer, about the Trump-promoted conspiracy theories roiling Ohio.This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke and Kathryn Wilkens.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Dana Bash, CNN anchor and chief political correspondent. They discuss her major interview with Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz, the extraordinarily consequential debate that led to President Joe Biden's exit from the 2024 race, and the upcoming debate between Harris and Trump on ABC News. They also discuss her new book "America’s Deadliest Election: The Cautionary Tale of the Most Violent Election in American History" and the parallels between that deadly saga and the current political climate.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Dave Smith, libertarian and host of the Part of the Problem podcast. They discuss Smith's thoughts on the death of the corporate news model, why he's not supporting Donald Trump in the upcoming election, and his relationships with Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Robert Costa, CBS News' chief election and campaign correspondent. They discuss Costa's eventful week covering the DNC, his sit-down interview with President Biden a few weeks back, and the lingering pain over Biden's exit. This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke and Kathryn Wilkens.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin sits down with veteran media reporter Oliver Darcy to discuss his sudden exit from CNN and his new venture "Status." Darcy, who helmed the wildly popular "Reliable Sources" newsletter for years at CNN, often clashed with leadership at the network thanks to his strident criticism of the industry that didn't spare his own employer. Darcy spoke about tensions inside CNN, his refusal to call Fox News a “news network,” the future of cable television, his own career in conservative media, and why Tucker Carlson owes him $1,000.This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke and Kathryn Wilkens.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with entrepreneur, presidential candidate and aspiring media mogul Vivek Ramaswamy. They discuss his acquisition of a stake in BuzzFeed, the 2024 race, his evolving views on Trump, stolen election lies, and why he thinks it's "problematic" for Democrats to call Trump and his movement weird.This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke and Kathryn Wilkens.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Politico White House correspondent and Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels about the campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris. He reveals how her 2024 run got off the ground and what's next as she prepares to take on former President Donald Trump.This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke and Kathryn Wilkens.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin sits down with CNN's chief congressional correspondent Manu Raju to talk about a raucous Republican National Convention. Raju, who also anchors "Inside Politics" on Sundays, spent the week in Milwaukee reporting on the ground of the convention, which came just days after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. He discusses Trump's big speech, the mood on the ground, and what's next in a presidential race where Trump's opponent, President Joe Biden, is facing calls from within his own party to drop out of the race.Plus: Mediaite editors Colby Hall and Sarah Rumpf discuss Tucker Carlson's headlining speech at the convention and the future of conservative media as the Republican Party reshapes itself in Trump's image.This episode was produced Brandon Reschke and Kathryn Wilkens.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with James Carville, the veteran Democratic strategist, about his calls for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 race. Carville, who joined Press Club from a cruise ship in Alaska, speaks out about why he thinks Biden is done, what should happen next, and why he thinks a second Trump term would be "the end of the Constitution."
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Nicholas Kristof, the veteran foreign correspondent and New York Times columnist, about his call for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 race. Kristof has been supportive of the Biden administration, but argued in a piece published the night of the president's disastrous debate against Donald Trump that he should bow out and let another (younger) candidate take his place. Kristof discusses how that would all play out and more. He also talks about his recent trip to the West Bank, Biden's approach to Israel, and his career as a foreign correspondent.This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke and Kathryn Wilkens.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with veteran media reporter Brian Stelter about the crisis at the Washington Post. Stelter breaks down his sprawling 9,000 word investigation of the Post just published in The Atlantic. He reveals what he found about the paper, and whether it can survive the turmoil.Plus: Stelter talks the 2024 election, the future of cable news, and McLaughlin does post-debate analysis with Mediaite founding editor Colby Hall, who argued in a new piece that President Joe Biden should drop out of the race.This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke and Kathryn Wilkens.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with MSNBC anchor Ali Velshi, out now with a new book "Small Acts of Courage." They discuss the book, the stakes of the 2024 election, what a second Trump term means for journalists, the future of the news industry, and media coverage of Oct. 7 and the war in Gaza.Mediaite's Press Club has expanded into a show on SiriusXM's POTUS Channel 124. The new show features not just a flagship interview with top figures in the media, but also conversation and debate with reporters and editors about the biggest stories in press and politics. For this week's episode, McLaughlin is joined by Mediaite founding editor Colby Hall about the "cheap fake" mania taking over cable news.This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke and Kathryn Wilkens.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Alyssa Farah Griffin, former communications director in the Trump White House turned co-host of The View and CNN contributor. In a wide-ranging and at times personal conversation, they discuss her career, what she saw in the White House, why the GOP can't move on from Trump, and how a second Trump term would be defined by "rage and retribution"Mediaite's Press Club has expanded into a show on SiriusXM's POTUS Channel 124. The new show features not just a flagship interview with top figures in the media, but also conversation and debate with reporters and editors about the biggest stories in press and politics. For this week's episode, McLaughlin is joined by Mediaite founding editor Colby Hall for a chat about media coverage of Biden's age.This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke and Kathryn Wilkens.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with George Stephanopoulos about covering Trump and Biden, the upcoming debates, the media industry, and his new book "The Situation Room". Stephanopoulos is the host of Good Morning America and This Week on ABC News.Mediaite's Press Club has expanded into a show on SiriusXM's POTUS Channel 124. The new show features not just a flagship interview with top figures in the media, but also conversation and debate with reporters and editors about the biggest stories in press and politics. For this week's episode, McLaughlin is joined by Mediaite founding editor Colby Hall for a chat about the Biden camp's feud with the Wall Street Journal and the controversy at The Washington Post over its new CEO and publisher Will Lewis.This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with veteran foreign correspondent Arwa Damon about her recent mission inside Gaza. Damon started her career covering the Iraq War. She joined CNN, where she served as senior international correspondent and reported on war zones in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, South Sudan, Libya and elsewhere. She won a Peabody Award and three Emmys, including one for her coverage of the Battle of Mosul in Iraq, where she came under fire from ISIS militants. On Press Club, he describes what life is like inside Gaza right now after 7 months of bombing, why this war has been so dangerous for journalists, and why the suffering in Gaza is different than any other war she's covered.This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with New York magazine Washington correspondent Olivia Nuzzi, who takes us inside Donald Trump's hush money trial, which she's been covering in Manhattan's criminal court for the last few weeks as a jury was selected, opening arguments were presented, witnesses testified, and the former president was gagged. This week, Trump was fined for violating his gag order, and threatened by the judge with jail time. Nuzzi discusses those developments, what it's like watching Trump in court, and what the case means for the 2024 campaign. She also talks about the state of the media industry today and an eventful WHCD weekend.This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with CNN anchor Jim Acosta. They discuss his new show, his time as a White House correspondent under Trump, facing death threats, covering Trump's new election campaign, what he fears most about a second Trump term, Biden's handling of Israel, CNN's new boss and the uncertain future of cable news.This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with veteran tech journalist Kara Swisher. They discuss her career as a reporter covering the rise of Silicon Valley and then as a media entrepreneur, the future of the media industry, how to start a media company in today’s climate, whether cable news can survive in a post-linear world, her relationship with titans from Rupert Murdoch to Elon Musk, and her new book, “Burn Book: A Tech Love Story.” Swisher is the host of On With Kara Swisher, the Pivot Podcast with Scott Galloway, a contributing editor to New York Magazine and a CNN contributor. This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Don Lemon, the former CNN host who just launched his new independent venture, The Don Lemon Show, with a dramatic splash. The first episode of his show featured a lengthy interview with billionaire Elon Musk — who was so upset by the tough questions he abruptly canceled his multi-million dollar deal with Lemon to host the show on his social media platform X, formerly Twitter.Lemon discusses how the deal came to be and how it fell apart, what he thinks of the interview now that it's aired, what's next for his show, returning to CNN months after he was ousted from the network, and the future of the media business.This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Mehdi Hasan, the former MSNBC host who just announced the launch of a new digital media company, Zeteo. Hasan left MSNBC after the network canceled his show in the wake of Oct. 7 and Israel's war in Gaza. The cancelation sparked an outcry, and Hasan capitalized on that outrage to leave the network and launch his new outlet, one he promises will speak more truthfully about issues like war and U.S. politics than the traditional media. McLaughlin and Hasan discuss why he left MSNBC, how to start a digital media outlet during the digital media apocalypse, how the press is covering the Israel-Hamas war, Biden's performance as president, and Trump's resilience among the electorate.This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin sits down for an in-depth chat with Bill Maher, the host of Real Time on HBO, the podcast Club Random, and author of the upcoming book "What This Comedian Said Will Shock You.” McLaughlin and Maher talk, at Maher's Club Random studios in Los Angeles, about the media, the state of the cable news industry, the 2024 race, whether Biden should drop out, the continued appeal of Trump, and the Israel-Hamas war.This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke.
Mediaite's Aidan McLaughlin and Diana Falzone speak with Barak Ravid, an Israeli journalist who covers politics and foreign policy for Axios and serves as a contributor to CNN. They discuss the Israel-Hamas war, the media landscape in Israel, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's crackdown on the press.
Mediaite's Aidan McLaughlin and Diana Falzone speak with Janice Min, the veteran news editor and executive who now runs The Ankler. They discuss a turbulent year for Hollywood, her career turning around the Hollywood Reporter, the uncertain future of the big trades, and what she's doing with The Ankler.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Marc Lamont Hill, professor, political commentator, and host of Upfront on Al Jazeera, about the war between Israel and Hamas and the media’s coverage of it. They also discuss his long history of covering the conflict between Israel and Palestine, whether the media censors pro-Palestinian voices, his own firing from CNN, criticism of Al Jazeera, and Biden's sinking poll numbers.
Mediaite's Aidan McLaughlin and Diana Falzone speak with Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt about the Jewish civil rights group's work and the alarming rise in anti-Semitism in America. Greenblatt also discussed the media’s coverage of the Hamas terror attack on October 7 and Israel’s war, the ADL’s feud with Elon Musk, President Joe Biden's polling slump, and Greenblatt's controversial statement that anti-Zionism is anti-Semitism.
Mediaite's Aidan McLaughlin and Diana Falzone speak with Brian Stelter, the veteran media reporter and former CNN host out with a new book about Fox News: Network of Lies The Epic Saga of Fox News, Donald Trump, and the Battle for American Democracy. He discusses the trove of evidence he drew on for his book from the Dominion defamation suit, what Fox News hosts know but don't say about Trump, the state of the media industry, his own ouster from CNN, and what's next for his career.This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke.
Mediaite's Aidan McLaughlin speaks with author and staff writer for The Atlantic McKay Coppins about his bestselling new book "Romney: A Reckoning." They discuss Mitt Romney's life and career — and his shift from being the standard-bearer of the Republican Party when he won its nomination for president in 2012 to a pariah when he was elected to the Senate as one of the few Republicans in Washington who publicly opposed then-president Donald Trump.This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke.
Mediaite's Aidan McLaughlin and Diana Falzone speak with CNN anchor and chief legal analyst Laura Coates about her new show, walking in Larry King's footsteps, the last two years at CNN, and how she covers difficult stories.This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke.
Mediaite’s Diana Falzone speaks with Sherif Mansour, the Middle East and North Africa Program Director for The Committee to Protect Journalists. Sherif and Diana discuss the work of the CPJ, a non-profit organization that defends press freedom, the toll of the Israel-Hamas war, and its devastating impact on journalists trying to cover it.This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke.
Mediaite's Aidan McLaughlin and Diana Falzone speak with CNN anchor Jake Tapper about the Israel-Hamas war, media coverage of conflict, his reporting on John Kelly's bombshell comments about former President Trump, big changes at CNN, and the 2024 election.In addition to anchoring The Lead on CNN, Tapper is the network's chief Washington correspondent and the best-selling author of six books. His latest, “All The Demons Are Here,” is a 1970s fiction thriller that earned rave reviews.This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke.
Mediaite's Aidan McLaughlin and Diana Falzone speak with Major Garrett, the chief Washington correspondent for CBS News and creator and host of The TakeOut podcast, about a wild week on Capitol Hill.Major breaks down the chaotic — and potentially dangerous — ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and what's next for Congress. Major discusses his new podcast, a fascinating series called “Agent of Betrayal”, which tells the story of an FBI double agent, Robert Hanssen, who was considered one of the most damaging covert operatives in US history.Lastly, he speaks out about his former employer Fox News, its promotion of Trump and his election lie.This episode was produced by Brandon Reschke.
Mediaite's Diana Falzone chats with Molly Jong-Fast, special correspondent at Vanity Fair and host of the Fast Politics podcast, who has amassed a huge audience online thanks to her sharp commentary — from a liberal perspective — on the increasingly deranged political environment we find ourselves in. Diana and Molly discuss the second Republican debate, the 2024 election more broadly, and Donald Trump’s chaotic campaign marching forth despite his many indictments.This episode was produced by Kory Hilpmann.
Mediaite's Aidan McLaughlin and Diana Falzone speak with Michael Wolff, the bestselling author whose new book — "The Fall: The End of Fox News and the Murdoch Dynasty" — is making waves this week. They discuss the future of the Murdoch empire, which could involve a nasty succession fight and determine the fate of Fox News, and drama inside the biggest cable news network, including the ouster of Tucker Carlson and the Dominion settlement. Wolff also addressed questions about his reporting practices and the accuracy of his book.This episode was produced by Kory Hilpmann.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Tomi Lahren, the host of "Tomi Lahren is Fearless" on Outkick, a politics and sports website owned by Fox. They discuss her career, the 2024 election, Trump's election conspiracy theories, the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, her Covid commentary and more.This episode was produced by Kory Hilpmann.
Mediaite's Aidan McLaughlin and Diana Falzone chat with Eric Bolling, host of “The Balance” on Newsmax, airing weeknights at 8 p.m. Bolling, a cable news veteran who worked at Fox News for years before joining its rival, spoke about the growth of Newsmax, the Republican debate, and the looming trials of former President Donald Trump.This episode was produced by Payton Selby and Brad Maybe.
Mediaite senior reporter Diana Falzone speaks with ‘A Storm Foretold’ filmmaker Christoffer Guldbrandsen about his documentary following pro-Trump operative Roger Stone — the self-proclaimed "dirty trickster" and a key figure in the plot to overturn the 2020 election. Falzone and Guldbrandsen discuss the plot that erupted in the Jan. 6 riot, the Georgia indictment against Trump and his team, and Guldbrandsen's view that Americans should “brace themselves for a very turbulent time” ahead of the 2024 election.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig about the indictments of former President Donald Trump. Honig, a former assistant U.S. attorney and author of "Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away with It," breaks down the indictments, the strength of the latest charges in Georgia, what it all means for the 2024 race, and whether Trump could actually serve time in prison for his alleged crimes.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin and his new co-host, Mediaite senior reporter Diana Falzone, speak with award-winning journalist and veteran foreign correspondent Geraldo Rivera about his departure from Fox News after 21 years at the network. Geraldo opens up about the conflicts that led to his departure, his clashes with Greg Gutfeld and Tucker Carlson, the defamation lawsuits plaguing Fox over its coverage of the 2020 election, and his relationship with former President Donald Trump.
This episode was produced by Payton Selby and Brady Maybe.
Mediaite's senior media reporter Diana Falzone speaks with Buck Sexton, a former CIA officer turned conservative political commentator and author who now co-hosts “The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show” — which occupies the coveted timeslot once held by Rush Limbaugh. Travis and Falzone discuss his start with the CIA and career in media, the 2024 presidential race, and the indictments of former President Donald Trump.
This episode was produced by Payton Selby and Kory Hilpmann.
Mediaite's "The Interview" is back with an exciting new episode: Diana Falzone, who joined Mediaite as a senior reporter, is also joining Aidan McLaughlin as a host on the podcast. For her debut episode, she interviews Michael Teter, a lawyer for Ray Epps, the Jan. 6 protestor who was cast as a federal agent by Tucker Carlson on his erstwhile Fox News show as part of the conspiracy theory that the Capitol riot was a false flag attack. Epps, who says he lost his business and home amid death threats fueled by Carlson's coverage, is now suing Fox News and its former top host for defamation. Falzone and Teter discuss the case, Fox's coverage, and the destructive impact of conspiracy theories.
This episode was produced by Payton Selby and Brad Maybe.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Wesley Lowery about his new book "American Whitelash: A Changing Nation and the Cost of Progress." It's a deeply reported book examining how racial progress, like the election of the first black president Barack Obama in 2008, has been met throughout history with a backlash, which can manifest in extreme violence. Lowery discusses his book, how the backlash has been fueled by the media, and whether the press has learned anything about covering Trump.
This episode was produced by Payton Selby and Brad Maybe.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Washington Post writer Ben Terris about his new book, "The Big Break: The Gamblers, Party Animals, and True Believers Trying to Win in Washington While America Loses Its Mind." They discuss how D.C. never returned to normal in the wake of Trump's presidency, and how characters on both sides of the political aisle — from Matt Schlapp to Sean McElwee — are keeping the town weird. They also discuss Terris's writing style, how he gets into the homes and minds of his subjects, and whether he harbors any hope D.C. will return to the pre-Trump status quo.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with CNN anchor John Berman, who was recently named one of the anchors on "CNN News Central" — a new three hour program on the network — alongside Sara Sidner and Kate Bolduan. McLaughlin and Berman discuss the new show, changes at CNN, the network’s town hall with Trump, how to cover the former president, reporting on war zones in Iraq and Ukraine, and much more.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Axios senior media reporter Sara Fischer about a bombshell month on the media beat. Fischer, who is also a media analyst for CNN, discusses Fox's $787 million settlement with Dominion over election lies, the shocking ousters of Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon, what's next for those cable news heavyweights, and the future of the digital media business amid the collapse of BuzzFeed News and struggles of Vice.This episode is hosted by Aidan McLaughlin with production assistance from Alyona Uvarova.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with legendary First Amendment lawyer Floyd Abrams about the bombshell $787.5 million settlement in Dominion's defamation suit against Fox News. Abrams, who among other triumphs represented the New York Times in the Pentagon Papers case, discusses what went down in the courtroom this week in Wilmington, Delaware, even more trouble on the horizon for Fox News, and what this case means more broadly for the First Amendment and the future of the media.
David French returns to "The Interview" for a wide-ranging discussion with Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin. French, who now writes an opinion column for The New York Times, discusses the serious legal peril facing Donald Trump, the dangers of the former president's movement, the 2024 presidential race, the Fox News-Dominion trial, a new controversy involving Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, the claims that his billionaire friend is a Nazi sympathizer, the scourge of mass shootings in America, a horrific shooting in French's own backyard, and the push for gun control.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Stephen A. Smith, host of ESPN's First Take, host of the Know Mercy Podcast, and author of the new book "Straight Shooter", a memoir of his life and career. Smith dishes on everything: his incredible career, how to make it in the media industry, being friends with Fox News hosts, the Dominion lawsuit, Tucker Carlson's Jan. 6 coverage, Don Lemon's "prime" comments, his personal style, and whether he sees a future in late night comedy or political office.This episode is hosted by Aidan McLaughlin with production assistance from Alyona Uvarova.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Outkick founder Clay Travis about the success of his sports and politics site, selling to Fox Corporation, hosting Rush Limbaugh’s old timeslot, wading into politics, running afoul of Covid fact-checkers, the legacy of Trump after the Jan. 6 riot, and what he makes of the 2024 presidential race.This episode is hosted by Aidan McLaughlin with production assistance from Alyona Uvarova.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with New York Times reporters James B. Stewart and Rachel Abrams about their new book "Unscripted: The Epic Battle for a Media Empire and the Redstone Family Legacy." The book pulls back the curtain on the shocking — and lurid — tale of media titan Sumner Redstone. They discuss how Paramount Global, a vast media empire including Paramount, CBS, Showtime, MTV, and Nickelodeon, nearly fell apart thanks to the lurid personal life of its owner and infighting between those vying to be his heir — including Shari Redstone, his daughter.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with MSNBC host and chief legal analyst Ari Melber about the success of his show "The Beat" — the most watched program on MSNBC in January — how to make it in cable news, Donald Trump's legal peril, and the major defamation lawsuits plaguing Fox News.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with CNN senior crime and justice correspondent Shimon Prokupecz. Over the last 8 months Prokupecz has been covering one story more than any other: the horrific mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. There remain unanswered questions about the shooting and the police response to it, questions Prokupecz has been working tirelessly to answer. They discuss the fight for truth in Uvalde, covering mass shootings across America, and Prokupecz's career at CNN.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane about Kevin McCarthy's dramatic battle to become the next Speaker of the House of Representatives. McLaughlin and MacFarlane discuss the five long days of McCarthy's nightmare-turned-triumph, what it was like covering the drama on the House floor, what's next for the new Congress, and the anniversary of the Jan. 6 riot.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Steve Kornacki, MSNBC's data guru, who will be manning the "Big Board" once again for the 2022 midterm elections. They discuss what to expect from the most consequential election since the last one and how Kornacki prepares for his marathon coverage. They also talk his podcast, "The Revolution With Steve Kornacki," which examines how the 1994 midterms paved the way for our current political climate.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Stephen Gutowski, founder of The Reload, about the state of gun violence and gun control in the country. They discuss his new gig at CNN, what’s going on at the NRA, and what the media gets wrong when it covers firearms.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with New York Times writer-at-large Jim Rutenberg about the vast media empire of Rupert Murdoch. Rutenberg is the co-author of an extensive Times investigation into the Murdoch family that was published in 2019. That report was turned into a documentary — "The Murdochs: Empire of Influence" — for which Rutenberg served as consulting producer and is now airing Sundays at 9 p.m. on CNN. McLaughlin and Rutenberg discuss the future of the Murdoch empire, how the family handles the profit and controversy machine that is Fox News, and how the documentary came to life.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Margaret Sullivan, the veteran journalist who, until August, served as media columnist for the Washington Post. Before joining The Post, she was the public editor of the New York Times and before that the top editor of the Buffalo News. McLaughlin and Sullivan discuss how media covers threats to democracy, the power of Fox News, CNN's new path, and drama plaguing major outlets like the Post and the Times. Sullivan is out with a new book in October, “Newsroom Confidential: Lessons (and Worries) from an Ink-Stained Life”, chronicling her 42 years in the newspaper business.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Cody Keenan, chief speechwriter to President Barack Obama during his second term in office, about his new book. "Grace: President Obama And Ten Days In The Battle For America" recounts 10 days in 2015, a shocking period of tragedy and progress that started with the horrific mass shooting at a Black church in Charleston, South Carolina and ended with the Supreme Court upholding marriage equality and much of the Affordable Care Act. McLaughlin and Keenan discuss writing for Obama, how the former president reacted to the rise of Trump, and what he thinks of Biden’s approach to the opposition.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with CNN anchor Kate Bolduan, host of 11 a.m. show "At This Hour." They discuss her extraordinary career and her 15 years at CNN. Bolduan joined the network at 24, and within five years she was named the co-host of "New Day" — making her the youngest morning show host on television. In the years since she has interviewed presidents and reported from war zones. McLaughlin and Bolduan talk about her career and the radical changes happening within CNN.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Jake Adelstein, an American journalist who covered crime in Tokyo for more than a decade. His book "Tokyo Vice: An American Reporter on the Police Beat in Japan" inspired the hit HBO show starring Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe. McLaughing and Adelstein discuss the life of a reporter in Tokyo, covering the yakuza, and how the HBO show came together.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Axios co-founder and top editor Mike Allen about the $525 million sale of his business to Cox Media. Allen catapulted to fame as the cheerful insider behind Politico Playbook, the early morning newsletter that established itself as a must-read for political obsessives inside the beltway and beyond. After leaving Politico, Allen co-founded Axios in 2017, and the site went from an upstart outlet with a focus on "smart brevity" reporting to a sprawling business seeking to upend the way news is delivered with ventures like Axios Local and an HBO show. Allen and McLaughlin discuss what made Politico and Axios so successful, and what's next for news.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with legendary media reporter and New Yorker writer Ken Auletta about his new book on the life, downfall and imprisonment of Harvey Weinstein, "Hollywood Ending." Auletta discusses his 2002 profile that almost exposed the movie mogul, how Hollywood and the media helped him conceal his crimes for so long, the NBC News-Ronan Farrow row, and the eventual reporting and prosecution that brought Harvey Weinstein down.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Kate Snow, the Emmy Award-winning journalist who now serves as NBC News Senior National Correspondent and anchor of the Sunday broadcast of Nightly News. Snow spent last Saturday night in Chicago for an extraordinary report in which she and three other NBC correspondents witnessed one night of gun violence in four American cities. The feature, which aired for 14 minutes on Nightly News, tackled the gun violence crisis from the perspective of emergency responders on the front lines. Snow discusses how that report came together over the course of several months, how an NBC crew of dozens worked to turn the segment around in less than 24 hours, and what she learned about the epidemic of gun violence in America while reporting it out.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Alex Holder, the British filmmaker behind perhaps the most anticipated political documentary of the year. "Unprecedented," examines the final months of Donald Trump’s presidency, featuring shocking footage of the January 6th attack on the Capitol and interviews with Trump and his inner circle. Raw footage from the doc was subpoenaed and cited heavily in the January 6 House select committee hearings. McLaughlin and Holder discuss those hearings, how he gained such incredible access to the Trump White House, and what he learned after spending two years submerged in Trump's world.
Andrew McCarthy, Fox News contributor, National Review editor and former federal prosecutor, returns to The Interview to speak with Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin about the bombshell Jan. 6 hearings and whether former President Donald Trump will face criminal charges.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Cenk Uygur, the host of The Young Turks and founder and CEO of the TYT network, for the 20th anniversary of his show. They discuss how media has changed in the last two decades, whether progressives are welcome on cable news, how online platforms like YouTube handle speech, and what he makes of newsroom revolts shaking outlets like the Washington Post.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Kellyanne Conway, who served as senior counselor to former President Donald Trump and ran his successful 2016 campaign, about her new memoir, "Here’s the Deal." McLaughlin and Conway discuss her time in the Trump administration, leaking and backbiting in his White House, the myth that the 2020 election was stolen, the Jan 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol, and living with George Conway.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Mark Esper, who served as secretary of defense under former President Donald Trump and is now out with a new book, ‘A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times.’ Esper discusses serving during the alarming final months of the Trump presidency and what he fears most about a second Trump term.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Kara Swisher, the New York Times writer and host of ‘Sway’, about Elon Musk’s dramatic bid to take over Twitter. Swisher knows Musk better than most: she has been covering Silicon Valley for decades, and has interviewed the billionaire Tesla CEO at length multiple times. McLaughlin called up Swisher on Thursday to discuss the latest twist in Twitter’s fate, what’s really going through the head of the world’s richest man, and what Swisher makes of the seismic changes shaking up the tech and media worlds.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Democratic strategist Jess McIntosh about the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. McIntosh is a veteran campaign adviser and strategist, with a particular focus on reproductive rights. She served on Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign and as the communications director for EMILY’s List, which works to elect pro-choice candidates. McLaughlin and McIntosh discuss what the decision means for Roe, for abortion in America, and for the upcoming midterms elections. McIntosh also assesses how the media covers abortion.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with CNN senior international correspondent Matthew Chance as he prepares to return to Ukraine to cover the Russian invasion. Chance, a veteran war correspondent and one of the few journalists to have interviewed Vladimir Putin, discusses the toll of covering wars like Ukraine, what the next phase of the conflict looks like, how Russian media is spinning its atrocities – and whether the Russian people are buying it.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with New York Daily News Police Bureau Chief Rocco Parascandola about the 29-hour manhunt for the Brooklyn subway shooter, what the attack means for crime in New York City, and how crime reporting has changed in his decades on the beat.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with CNN anchor Kasie Hunt about her new show on CNN+, making the jump from cable news to streaming, keeping things on track after the ouster of Jeff Zucker, and how covering politics has changed since she was on the bus for Mitt Romney’s 2012 election campaign.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks to Puck founding partner Matt Belloni about the fallout from Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, what it means that a streaming service won best picture, and his move from serving as editor in chief of The Hollywood Reporter to a new kind of news outlet.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Jane Ferguson, a special correspondent for PBS NewsHour and contributor to the New Yorker. Ferguson arrived in Kyiv, Ukraine less than two weeks ago, the same day documentary filmmaker Brent Renaud was killed by Russian forces. Ferguson and McLaughlin discuss the dangers of reporting from Ukraine, how she copes with covering war, and why so many journalists seem to be caught in the crossfire in this particular conflict. Ferguson, an experienced foreign correspondent, has covered wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen and Somalia.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Dan McLaughlin, a foreign correspondent covering eastern Europe for The Irish Times. McLaughlin, who has spent years reporting from eastern Europe and Russia, has been on the ground in Ukraine covering the Russian invasion. They discuss what Ukraine is like right now for its citizens and reporters, what's next for Putin's invasion, and Russia’s escalating crackdown on the press.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with tech reporter Taylor Lorenz about covering influencers, creator culture, and social media. We also discuss her move to the Washington Post, her experience at the New York Times, how she deals with harassment from YouTubers and attacks from Tucker Carlson, and whether papers like the Times are equipped to defend reporters from modern smear campaigns.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks to CNN anchor and chief national security correspondent Jim Sciutto, who is reporting from Ukraine this week as Russia amasses troops on its border. Sciutto explains the crisis, reveals what live is like in Ukrainian capital Kyiv right now, how CNN set up shop in a potential war zone, and whether the press has gotten better at covering war.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin talks to Margaret Brennan, moderator of Face the Nation, about how she prepares for the show, asking tough questions of world leaders, conflict between Russia and Ukraine, dealing with election deniers, and her incredible career in journalism.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with CNN political commentator Bakari Sellers about voting rights, partisan discourse on MLK Day, media coverage of the Biden administration, his career as a politician, attorney and author, and his new children's book "Who Are Your People."
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Leonhardt, a senior writer at the New York Times and author of their highly influential morning newsletter (it's called "The Morning"). They discuss the Omicron wave, media coverage of the Covid pandemic, misinformation from the right and left, and his incredible career in journalism.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks to New York Times music critic Jon Caramanica. They discuss the life and legacy of Virgil Abloh, interviewing Kanye West in Wyoming, covering the music industry through a pandemic, and whether Drake has a good album left in him. Caramanica, who hails from Brooklyn, cut his teeth in journalism writing for rap magazines. He now wears a few enviable hats at the Times: pop music critic, author of the Critical Shopper column, and host of the Popcast podcast.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Fox News host Pete Hegseth, a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and an ardent supporter of Donald Trump. They spoke the morning after Hegseth hosted the “Patriot Awards”, an event put on by streaming platform Fox Nation. The spirited discussion covered the ceremony, the 2020 election, Covid vaccines and more.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks to David French, a conservative writer, constitutional lawyer and veteran. He is senior editor at The Dispatch and author of a fresh newsletter for The Atlantic, The Third Rail, which tackles the complex issues that divide the country. French and McLaughlin discuss evangelical support for Trump, whether there is any legal basis for "rigged election" claims, Christian opposition to vaccines, the legality of vaccine mandates, and the future of the Republican Party. French is the author of several books, most recently "Divided We Fall: America’s Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation."
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks to Noah Shachtman, the new editor in chief of Rolling Stone, about scoops, his plans for the legendary rock magazine, the future of print, going to gigs again and who's next in music.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks to MSNBC anchor Ayman Mohyeldin about his incredible career as a foreign correspondent, reporting on war, leaving the field behind for the anchor chair, and the way American media covers conflicts like the one between Israel and Gaza.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Fiona Hill, a leading Russia expert who has served under three U.S. presidents, most recently as top adviser to former President Donald Trump. Hill would go on to act as a key witness in Trump's first impeachment.
McLaughlin and Hill discuss why she went from protesting in the Women’s March to working for Trump, her experience serving in his chaotic White House, and how economic struggles fuel the rise of populism in the United States, the United Kingdom and Russia.
Hill's fascinating new book on her life and career, "There is Nothing For You Here: Finding Opportunity in the 21st Century," is out now.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin talks to Sean Hannity about his 25 years at Fox News, the cable news ratings race, the Covid pandemic and misinformation, the 2020 election and the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin talks to CNN anchor John Avlon about the cable news network, his new digital show on the rise of extremism in the United States, the anti-vaccine movement, and whether the lunatic fringe has won the battle or the war.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks to Sean Spicer, the White House press secretary turned Newsmax host, about hosting a cable news show, his time in the Trump White House, 2020 election conspiracy theories, the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, and current press secretary Jen Psaki. Spicer's new book, Radical Nation: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ Dangerous Plan for America, is out Oct. 26.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin talks to 60 Minutes+ correspondent Laurie Segall about interviewing tech titans like Mark Zuckerberg, and how social media-fueled conspiracy theories like QAnon are sweeping through the country. Segall went behind the scenes on some of her biggest interviews, including a recent panel with "QAnon casualties" — people who have lost relationships to the conspiracy theory. They also discussed her upcoming memoir "Special Characters" and her media production company Dot Dot Dot, which focuses on the intersection of tech and humanity.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks to CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward about her vital reporting on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, what life is like now in the war-ravaged country, and how she deals with the Taliban as a reporter. Ward is the author of "On All Fronts: The Education of a Journalist" and host of the upcoming CNN podcast "Tug of War".
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Juliette Kayyem — a Harvard professor, CNN national security analyst, and former assistant Homeland Security secretary under Obama — about her provocative new piece for The Atlantic proposing that the unvaccinated be barred from domestic flights. We discuss vaccine mandates like the one being rolled out in New York City, criticism of such programs, and what the future of the pandemic will look like.
NBC Sports soccer analyst and Men in Blazers co-host Roger Bennett joins Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin to talk about his new book, "Reborn in the USA: An Englishman's Love Letter to His Chosen Home." They also discuss how the culture wars have infected sports media, and England’s crushing loss in the Euro final at Wembley Stadium.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Dan Abrams, the chief legal analyst for ABC News and founder of Mediaite, about his upcoming prime time cable news show and why the Trump era made him want to return to the hosting chair.
Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Michael Bender, senior White House reporter for the Wall Street Journal and author of "Frankly, We Did Win This Election: The Inside Story of How Trump Lost." McLaughlin and Bender discuss the "unhinged" final chapter of Trump's presidency, his near death experience with Covid, his private thoughts on Hitler, and life in Mar a Lago.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks to Trey Yingst, a foreign correspondent covering the Middle East for Fox News, about the Israel-Palestine conflict, Biden withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, and maintaining your mental health while reporting on war.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks to Jonathan Lemire, White House reporter for the Associated Press and political analyst for MSNBC, about covering Biden after four years of Trump and what's going on in the New York City mayoral race.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks to journalist Glenn Greenwald about the political climate in Brazil, his harrowing armed robbery, Trump and Biden, media criticism, and Tucker Carlson.
Meet the Press moderator Chuck Todd joins Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin to discuss the Biden-Putin summit, the future of cable news, what he makes of Twitter critics, and how to handle election deniers.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with CNN anchor and chief domestic correspondent Jim Acosta about his move from the White House to the anchor chair, what he plans to do with his new show, cable news rivals, and why he thinks the media still needs to cover Trump.
Tara Palmeri, Eugene Daniels, Ryan Lizza and Rachael Bade — the four authors of Politico Playbook — join Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin for a deep dive into the purge of Liz Cheney and reporting on Washington D.C. after Trump.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks to New York Times media columnist Ben Smith about his buzzy column, drama at the Times, and the future of news — from the Drunken Canal to a looming crisis at cable news networks.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin talks to Fox News anchor Bill Hemmer about his new morning show, anchoring from the studio throughout a pandemic, the cable news landscape, and his love for New York.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin talks to Politico White House correspondent Natasha Bertrand about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Russian bounties, and what it’s like covering the Biden administration after four years of Trump.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin talks to Dr. Sanjay Gupta, neurosurgeon and CNN's chief medical correspondent, about vaccines, returning to normalcy, the conservative case against lockdowns, the Wuhan lab theory, and mental health during a pandemic.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks to Law&Crime host Brian Buckmire, on the ground in Minneapolis, for an update on the trial of Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd. Buckmire recaps the trial so far, predicts where it's going, and reveals what it's like covering a murder trial during the pandemic.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin talks to MSNBC and Peacock host Mehdi Hasan about the state of the media in the post-Trump era, how he handles interviews with dishonest politicians, and what he makes of the competition — including Fox News.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks to Jason Miller, senior adviser to former President Donald Trump, about CPAC, the conspiracy theory of a stolen election, and how Trump plans to wield power now he's out of office.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks to James Hamblin, a physician and health writer at The Atlantic, about a potentially wonderful summer in America, the quest to vaccinate the country, and what he makes of media coverage of the pandemic.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin talks to Chris Stirewalt, the veteran political editor who was fired from Fox News last month, about the network's fateful Arizona call, the cable news industry, and the future of the GOP.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks to National Review columnist Andrew McCarthy about the impeachment trial of Donald Trump, the conservative case against it, and why he thinks the former president is guilty.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Axios reporter Jonathan Swan about the collapse of the Trump presidency, how discussions of Martial Law made it into the Oval Office, and what's next for the Republican Party.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with 60 Minutes correspondent Wesley Lowery about how newsrooms have been upended by the Trump era, a reckoning over racial injustice, and a revolt against neutrality.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin talks to Olivia Nuzzi, Washington correspondent for New York Magazine, about how one pivots to reporting on the Biden White House after covering four years of Trump, Giuliani, and an attempted coup sponsored by the MyPillow CEO.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks to Jake Sherman, the co-founder of Punchbowl News, on covering a riot in the Capitol building from a press room, next steps in Trump's impeachment, and what the hell is going on inside Mitch McConnell's head.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin talks to Rachel Maddow about her MSNBC show, her new book, and the future of cable news as Trump exits the White House.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks to political commentator and author Tiffany Cross about her new MSNBC show, social upheavals in the media industry, and the current political climate as Joe Biden comes to Donald Trump's Washington.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin talks to Politico reporter and Playbook Transition author Alex Thompson about the historically bizarre Trump-Biden transition, whether a Biden White House marks a return to D.C. normalcy, and what the incoming president has planned for his first few months in office.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks to Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy about his network's ratings surge, their refusal to call the 2020 race for Joe Biden, right wing anger at Fox News, and what's next for President Donald Trump.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks to CNN senior writer and polling analyst Harry Enten about the future of polling, the state of the 2020 election, and what it was like to cover election week in the CNN newsroom.
ELECTION SPECIAL: Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with former federal prosecutor and CNN legal analyst Elie Honig about Election Week, whether President Trump has a shot at challenging the results in court, what's in store for the next few months, and what happens after Trump leaves office.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks to NBC News chief White House correspondent Hallie Jackson about the polls, the mood inside 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and what to expect on Election Day next week.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Republican pollster Frank Luntz about the state of the presidential race, where the Trump campaign went wrong, the future of polling, and what happens to the GOP after Trump.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin talks to CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid about the coronavirus outbreak at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, reporting on a White House under quarantine, behind-the-scenes of the Trump press shop, and what’s in store for the last few weeks of the 2020 campaign.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks to Fox News Sunday anchor Chris Wallace about his moderation of the most chaotic debate in history, the coronavirus outbreak at the White House, and the final weeks of the 2020 election.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks to ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl about the upcoming Supreme Court fight, asking President Trump why he lied about the coronavirus, and press coverage of the administration.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin talks to MSNBC anchor Ari Melber about the legal stakes of the upcoming presidential election, cable news coverage of the Trump administration, how cell phones are pushing civil rights forward, and Kanye West.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin talks to Fox News national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin about covering the Pentagon, her reporting on Trump disparaging veterans, the use of anonymous sources, and what it's like to have the president call for your firing.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin talks to Brian Stelter about CNN's coverage of the Trump administration and his new book 'Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News, and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth'.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin talks to Don Lemon about the Republican and Democratic conventions, coronavirus pandemic, CNN's coverage of Trump and protests against racial injustice.
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin talks to Tucker Carlson about his Fox News show, the Trump administration, the coronavirus pandemic and the resignation of his writer over racist posts.
Mediaite presents "The Interview", a podcast featuring conversations with the top personalities at the intersection of media and politics. Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks to the broadcasters, reporters, editors and politicians making the headlines.