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The Rubin ReportThe View's Sunny Hostin Tries to Shame John Fetterman Until He Puts Her in Her PlaceDave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about "The View's" Sunny Hostin trying to shame Democrat John Fetterman live on-air for voting to end the government shutdown only to have it blow up in her face; CNN's Harry Enten showing shocking new polling data of who is most likely to replace Chuck Schumer; BBC CEO Deborah Turness resigning from her post after Donald Trump's lawsuit over the BBC's January 6th documentary was exposed for having purposely misleading edits to defame Donald Trump; Piers Morgan apologizing to Novak Djokovic on "Piers Morgan Uncensored" for his attack on him for being...
2025-11-121h 09
Fast Politics with Molly Jong-FastJohn Heilemann & Sen. Tammy BaldwinPuck News’ John Heilemann examines whether there was a cover-up of Biden’s age during the 2024 campaign. Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin details how we push back against Trump’s many oversteps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-05-1547 min
Real Time with Bill MaherEp. #678: Michael Douglas, John Heilemann, Sarah IsgurBill’s guests are Michael Douglas, John Heilemann, and Sarah Isgur (Originally aired 11/8/24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-11-0959 min
The Todd Herman ShowSerious Question: How Mentally Ill Is MSNBC’s John Heilemann?; Colorado Won’t Confront the Cartels Ep-1921Serious Question: How mentally ill is MSNBC former wapo guy, John Heilemann? Clearly I ain't no doctor, but looking at this clip from Morning Joe, I truly think he has some illness issues. And Colorado’s AG is finally investigating the apartments that were taken over by cartels… But he’s investigating the apartment owners. Finally, Daniel Penny is probably going to prison while an illegal immigrant who admitted to sexually abusing children as young as four was enrolled in a government school.Episode Links:"What did [Harris] do? She raised an insane amount of money...
2024-11-0839 minThe Todd Herman ShowSerious Question: How Mentally Ill Is MSNBC’s John Heilemann?; Colorado Won’t Confront the Cartels Ep-1921Serious Question: How mentally ill is MSNBC former wapo guy, John Heilemann? Clearly I ain't no doctor, but looking at this clip from Morning Joe, I truly think he has some illness issues. And Colorado’s AG is finally investigating the apartments that were taken over by cartels… But he’s investigating the apartment owners. Finally, Daniel Penny is probably going to prison while an illegal immigrant who admitted to sexually abusing children as young as four was enrolled in a government school.Episode Links:"What did [Harris] do? She raised an insane amount of money...
2024-11-0839 min
Directly Current: The EV Politics PodcastElection Night Eve and EVs with John HeilemannMax speaks to John Heilemann, journalist with Puck News and analyst with NBC to discuss how the candidates are treating (or not treating) EVs in the final sprint to election day, and WTF is going on with Elon Musk and Trump.
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2024-11-0534 min
10% Happier with Dan HarrisFrom "Impolitic With John Heilemann" | Dan Harris: Meditation, Mental Health, Six-Peckered Goats & The 2024 ElectionLast month, Dan appeared on Impolitic With John Heilemann — the two guys are old friends — to talk through Dan's strategies for staying sane in the homestretch of this anxiety-fueled, agitation-inducing, existentially unnerving election; why failure is often more productive and profitable (mentally, emotionally, spiritually) than success; how to maintain a sense of calm, balance, and serenity while working harder than, in Dan's phrase, a "six-peckered goat;" and the career earthquake that's led to the big recent changes you've all heard about in the 10% Happier empire. Dan thought that the conversation was terrific, so he asked John if he could offe...
2024-10-181h 13
The Focus Group PodcastThe Grandpa vs. the Slimy Lawyer (with John Heilemann)The pundit class thought JD Vance performed better than Tim Walz in the vice presidential debate. Voters thought Vance was a good performer, but they couldn't quite shake their skepticism. Puck News's John Heilemann joins Sarah to review voters' reactions to the VP debate and the history of VP picks more broadly.
2024-10-0558 min
The Daily Show: Ears EditionTrump Tries to Spin Poor Debate Performance | John HeilemannJordan Klepper unpacks the debate aftermath including Trump's insistence that he won, Taylor Swift’s Kamala Harris endorsement, and the origin of the “immigrants eat our cats and dogs” conspiracy. After JD Vance doubles down on Trump’s claim, Ronny Chieng visits Springfield to investigate the pet-eating allegations. Plus, Michael Kosta goes to Philadelphia to get the lowdown from Pennsylvania drivers on the bizarre inner workings of the Philadelphia Parking Authority and the cost of a parking ticket. And John Heilemann, chief political columnist at Puck and host of the “Impolitic” podcast, unpacks what he witnessed at the Trump-Harris debate in Ph...
2024-09-1241 min
Countdown 2025 from KNX NewsJohn Heilemann on the anatomy of a neck-and-neck presidential race57 days and counting. With 57 days till election day COUNTDOWN 2024 is aimed at giving you the info you'll need to make smart decisions on national, state and local elections. We start with today's top political stories -- today, there is a pair of new polls- and they both foreshadow a very tight election. Whether you're pulling for Kamala Harris or Donald Trump, there are reasons to be both enthusiastic and worried within the last 24 hours. The New York Times and Sienna College poll shows that not only is Donald Trump holding onto his infamously loyal...
2024-09-1020 min
Mo News - The InterviewEP 105: 2024 Election Status Check: John Heilemann and Peter Hamby on the Tumultuous Campaign SeasonAs the Democrats gather to formally nominate Kamala Harris in Chicago, we’re joined by Puck's John Heilemann and Peter Hamby to break down the wild twists and turns of the campaign over the last six weeks. We have never seen anything like this. From the pivotal debate to Biden's unexpected dropout, Harris's sudden rise, the assassination attempt, and the current challenges for the Trump campaign, we discuss the state of the race and what could happen next. We also talk about the influence and the lack of influence of the media this cycle. Heilemann and...
2024-08-191h 14
The Back Room with Andy OstroyJohn HeilemannJohn Heilemann is a partner, chief political columnist, and host of the twice-weekly podcast Impolitic with John Heilemann at Puck, as well as national affairs analyst at NBC News and MSNBC. John also co-created and co-hosted Showtime's The Circus, and is the author of the NY Times best-selling books Pride Before the Fall, Double Down, and Game Change, which was adapted into an HBO feature film that won five Emmy Awards, three Golden Globes, and a Peabody Award. He’s previously been co-founder and executive editor of The Recount, co-host of MSNBC and Bloomberg TV’s With All Due Resp...
2024-07-271h 20
Hacks On TapKamalat (with John Heilemann)This week, Axe and Murphy were joined by expert Hackeroo and high-velocity pundit, John Heilemann. Because clearly, there's just not enough breaking news happening in the world. The Hacks salute Joe Biden’s decision, and dive into the next steps of the Kamala Harris presidential campaign: Inheriting the Biden operation, coming out with new messaging and ads, reversing the Biden age issue, and who could be the Vice President’s Vice President? The Hacks also cover “brat,” campaign attack ads, inflation, the border, Dobbs, and so much more!
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2024-07-231h 02
The Campaign Managers with Kellyanne Conway and David PlouffeConventions Coming Around The Corner (w/ John Heilemann)With all of the theories about the next best steps for each party, Kellyanne and David give us their take on what's being discussed behind-the-scenes this week. Will Biden remain the party nominee? Are Trump's post-debate plays paying off? And why is there a continually growing voter gap between presidential candidates and their congressional counterparts?
Later in the episode, The Campaign Managers are joined by journalist and analyst, John Heilemann, to talk about the uphill battle Biden currently faces, the sometimes blurred lines of objective reporting, and why split-ticket voting may play a big factor in the u...
2024-07-111h 12
Frankly: a hard look at America's soft spotsTHIS is the major domestic terror threat, with top analyst John HeilemannOn this episode of HIT SHOW Frankly, NBC MSNBC Analyst John Heilmann joins hosts Chip Franklin and Frank Figliuzzi to find out just how close the presidential race is, and talk about the reliability of polls. We’ll also be exploring the very real threat to democracy posed by a Trump win.
“The playbook is there,” Frank said. “No one should ever feign surprise if Trump gets reelected and starts doing things that are clearly antithetical to democracy and the rule of law.”
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2024-06-1756 min
Impolitic with John HeilemannIntroducing: Impolitic with John HeilemannWelcome to Impolitic with John Heilemann, in which Puck’s chief political columnist, national affairs analyst for MSNBC and NBC News, best-selling author of Game Change and Double Down, and host/creator of Showtime’s The Circus roams the corridors of power and influence in America on this twice-weekly interview show, taking you behind the scenes and beyond the headlines with the people who shape our culture—in politics, entertainment, tech, sports, business, media, and beyond. A Puck-Audacy joint, new episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday. To learn more about listener data and our pr...
2024-06-0303 min
The Bulwark PodcastJohn Heilemann: Piss and VinegarIf persuadable voters are going to back an octogenarian, they are going to need to see less caution—and more piss and vinegar from Biden to combat Trump's "me strong, you weak" schtick. Meanwhile, TFG and RFK, Jr face-planted at the Libertarian convention, James Carville's advice for the Dems, and a tribute to an American original, Bill Walton.
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Biden in 2020 calling a voter fat, and a "damn liar"
Biden's address at West Point
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2024-05-2851 min
Somebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriFeeling the Trump Trial Aftershocks With John HeilemannTara is joined by MSNBC political analyst and new Puck contributor John Heilemann, and they begin the pod by discussing Michael Cohen’s testimony in the Donald Trump hush money trial and the impact the case could possibly have on voters in November. They then assess the state of the Trump and Joe Biden campaigns, share their reactions to the announcement of their upcoming debates, and dissect the current presidential poll numbers.For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brightest,’ at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20...
2024-05-2147 min
Hacks On TapW.T.F., Man? (With John Heilemann)This week, Axe and Gibbs were joined by one of our esteemed Hackeroos, a favorite among all-stars, none other than John Heilemann. Together, they delve into various topics, including the rotating cast of characters in court with Donald Trump, the latest poll findings from the New York Times, economic trends and the rising cost of living, as well as the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, plus so much more!
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2024-05-151h 09
The Road to NowThe Election of 2016 (and Ever After) w/ John Heilemann (Third Party Series #8)The election of 2016 was a lot of things. It was a showdown between two candidates who had been household names for decades. It was the second time in five elections where the winning candidate lost the popular vote. And, most relevant here, it was eight years ago and one of the candidates in that election is running again in 2024, so we've still got a long time before we can see the full impact it had on US history. For now though, we can say that the narrow margin by which Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton has...
2024-04-0851 min
Hacks On TapGas & Eggs (with John Heilemann)This week Axe & Murphy were joined by a fan favorite Hackeroo, the great John Heilemann. The guys discussed Biden’s three presidents event, Trump’s holiday messaging, campaign financing, margins of error, debates, gag orders, hush money, porn stars, and so much more!
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2024-04-0355 minFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastNeera Tanden, John Heilemann & Thomas ZimmerDomestic Policy Advisor to President Biden Neera Tanden examines the Republicans' war on reproductive rights. NBC national affairs correspondent John Heilemann lays out President Biden’s reelection odds. Historian Thomas Zimmer details his deep dive into The Heritage Foundation's plan for their Project 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-03-2949 minFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastJohn Heilemann, Greg Sargent & Dave WeigelNBC national affairs analyst John Heilemann examines Nikki Haley’s dwindling options in her primary bid against former President Trump. The New Republic's Greg Sargent analyzes how the media is covering the 2024 election and highlights its numerous failures. Semafor's Dave Weigel provides an on-the-ground report from the 2024 GOP Presidential Primary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-01-2652 minFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastJohn Heilemann, Mitch Landrieu & Daniel NichanianShowtime's 'The Circus' host, John Heilemann, discusses the turmoil in Congress. White House Senior Advisor Mitch Landrieu details how the Biden administration is rebuilding America's infrastructure. Bolts Magazine Editor Daniel Nichanian examines the intricate details that contributed to the Democrats' significant victory on Election Day last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-11-1554 min
Hacks On TapThe Circus Show (with Mark McKinnon and John Heilemann)This week the Circus comes to town, literally, as the guys are joined by Mark McKinnon and John Heilemann, who created Showtime’s beloved show “The Circus.” The Hacks clown around while juggling a variety of topics, ranging from Biden’s acrobatics around recent poll numbers, Joe Manchin’s disappearing act, the elephants walking on a tight rope (and dropping off it), and Trump’s hare pulling. Tune in for even more puns, and even better analysis!
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2023-11-151h 02
Blocked PartyConnor Ratliff v. John HeilemannConnor Ratliff (Dead Eyes) joins the show and it's a classic, as Connor runs us through a multi-year bit that culminated in a satire Twitter account he ran getting blocked by the well-known author of "Game Change", John Heilemann. We try to get to the bottom of that as we discuss what got people upset about Dead Eyes, weird new candies, and talk of the George Lucas Talk Show takes us down a deep Star Wars rabbit hole as John reveals that Limp Bizkit got to see the premiere of Phantom Menace at Skywalker Ranch and somehow this also...
2023-10-301h 43Fast Politics with Molly Jong-FastNaomi Klein, John Heilemann & Kurt AndersenThe Shock Doctrine author Naomi Klein explains how to counter RFK Jr.'s misinformation. Showtime's The Circus host John Heilemann lays out the pretzel Republicans have tied themselves in as we learn that the DOJ has sent another Target letter to Donald Trump. Additionally, Evil Geniuses author Kurt Andersen details his new TV show, Command Z, with famed director Steven Soderbergh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-07-1950 min
Hacks On TapOut-Trumping Trump (with John Heilemann)This week Axe and Murphy were joined by their favorite guest Hack, John Heilemann, of Showtime’s The Circus. The guys talk about Biden’s history of slow walking, the DNC announcement that the 2024 convention will be in the great city of Chicago (not that any of the Hacks are biased), the expulsion of two of the Tennessee Three, and how the GOP presidential contenders can be successful beyond Trump.
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2023-04-121h 02
Le Batard & Friends - South Beach SessionsJohn HeilemannJohn Heilemann, host and creator of Showtime’s "THE CIRCUS" joins South Beach Sessions to bring da motherf-ckin' ruckus. So bring it on! Dan and John discuss what is likely to come from the felony charges brought against Trump, why Trump's mugshot will only help his 2024 reelection campaign, and how the majority of Americans don't want to see another presidential election between Biden and Trump. John also reveals his feelings to his viral exchange with comedian Russell Brand on "Real Time with Bill Maher" and Dan asks him about the roles Maher, Brand, and Joe Rogan play against "woke cu...
2023-04-0751 minFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastJen Psaki, Rick Wilson & John HeilemannFormer White House Press Secretary and now host of MSNBC's "Inside with Jen Psaki," Jen Psaki, discusses her transition from the administration to being part of the media. The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson celebrates Donald Trump being indicted on 34 charges. John Heilemann from Showtime's The Circus details what he saw at Trump's Waco, TX rally and its symbolism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-03-3145 min
On The RampageOn The Rampage, Hey John Heilemann...Chill, 10 Commandments, Worship Jackie's Cookie Jar & It was 20 years ago today...since we invaded IraqOn The Rampage, Don Lichterman, Hey John Heilemann...Chill, 10 Commandments, Worship Jackie's Cookie Jar & It was 20 years ago today...since we invaded Iraq
2023-03-202h 01
An Odyssey into Oratory - The Making of a SpeakerRussell Brand Knocks Out HeilemannRussell Brand and MSNBC's John Heilemann argue on the Bill Maher show. Brand scores a decisive victory. Listen and learn how Brand uses body language, literary, and rhetorical devices to claim victory.
2023-03-1716 min
Finding FreedomRussell Brand Diagnosed The Problem, But Does He Have The SolutionIt’s another solo show here on Finding Freedom. John takes on the transformative times in which we live. A world where a handful of mega corporations control the media, corporations and the government. So how do we fight back? We criticize through creating and we lead through actions by becoming leaders of our families, neighborhoods and communities. AND by criticizing the morally bankrupt Corporatocracy by creating better alternatives. Content discussed on today’s show:Michael Knowles at CPAC on TransgenderismWill Witt calls out the left’s hypocrisy and the right’s inaction...
2023-03-0646 min
Real Time with Bill MaherEp. #626: Sen. Bernie Sanders, John Heilemann, Russel BrandBill’s guests are Sen. Bernie Sanders, John Heilemann, and Russel Brand (Originally aired 03/03/23) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-03-0458 min
Impolitic with John HeilemannCecile RichardsIn which John Heilemann talks with Cecile Richards, co-chair of the Democratic super PAC American Bridge 21st Century, co-founder of the women’s rights advocacy group Supermajority, and, from 2006 to 2018, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Heilemann and Richards discuss Roe v Wade's uncertain future in the wake of the recent Supreme Court arguments around restrictive abortion laws in Mississippi and Texas, and the effects that Roe's potential demise might have on women and politics in America; how Richards's mother, Ann, the former governor of Texas, propelled her towards a lifetime of activism; and how her broader agenda in...
2023-02-281h 22
The Delve with Mike SheridanJohn HeilemannJohn Heilemann is a producer and one of the stars of the excellent Showtime series The Circus. He is the co-founder of The Recount and can regularly be seen on MSNBC and NBCNews John and Mike discuss the likely outcomes for both Democrats and Republicans in 2024; the stench of Donald Trump throughout American politics and why Joe Biden is more likely than ever to run again in 2024 after a hugely successful midterm election Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-1336 min
The Bakari Sellers PodcastCrossing the Streams of Politics and Culture With John HeilemannBakari Sellers is joined by journalist and host of Showtime’s ‘The Circus’, John Heilemann, to discuss how the 2016 election changed the world (4:39), what Herschel Walker’s candidacy means for the state of politics (10:05), and Joe Biden’s 2024 re-election prospects (23:22).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: John HeilemannProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-12-0537 min
Impolitic with John HeilemannJordan KlepperJohn Heilemann welcomes The Daily Show's Jordan Klepper on the eve of his new election special, Jordan Klepper Fingers the Midterms -- America Unfollows Democracy, which premieres on November 1, and on the heels of of his turn as a guest host on Heilemann's Showtime series The Circus. Heilemann and Klepper dig into the all-important Pennsylvania Senate race and the eagerly awaited, much-discussed debate last week between John Fetterman and Dr. Oz; Klepper's comedy heroes, from British icons such as Monty Python, Chris Morris, and Steve Coogan to his Daily Show forerunners Jon Stewart, John Oliver, and Samantha Bee; his career o...
2022-11-011h 35Fast Politics with Molly Jong-FastVP Kamala Harris, Andrew Ross Sorkin & John HeilemannVice President Kamala Harris drops by to give her thoughts on a post-Dobbs world and midterm elections filled with election-denying candidates. Squawk Box’s Andrew Ross Sorkin breaks down stagflation and the tough place the administration finds itself with economic decisions. And Showtime’s The Circus host John Heilemann lays out the many adventures the midterm election could take us on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-10-2547 min
Impolitic with John HeilemannMatthew Dowd and Jennifer PalmieriThree weeks out from Election Day, John Heilemann kicks off the Hell & High Water Midterm Homestretch Scramble with Matthew Dowd, chief strategist on George W. Bush's 2004 and Arnold Schwarzenegger's 2006 reelection campaigns (and now a prominent #NeverTrumper), and Jennifer Palmieri, communications director for Barack Obama's White House from 2013 to 2015 and Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign (and now co-host of Showtime's The Circus alongside Heilemann). Heilemann, Dowd, and Palmieri discuss several of the key Senate races, all within the margin of error per current polling, that will likely determine which party controls the upper chamber in 2023: Herschel Walker v. John Warnock in Georgia...
2022-10-181h 32
Impolitic with John HeilemannAllen Hughes, Part 2In a special two-part episode, John Heilemann talks with visionary film and television director Allen Hughes about Dear Mama — the sprawling, spellbinding documentary series about the lives and times of hip hop icon Tupac Shakur and his mother, Afeni, a prominent member of the Black Panther Party in the Sixties and Seventies — that Hughes has been working on for much of the past three years. The first episode of Dear Mama premieres on September 15 at the Toronto International Film Festival, with the entire five-part series airing on F/X later this year; Hughes's conversation with Heilemann is the first time he has spoke...
2022-09-0754 min
Impolitic with John HeilemannAllen Hughes, Part 1In a special two-part episode, John Heilemann talks with visionary film and television director Allen Hughes about Dear Mama — the sprawling, spellbinding documentary series about the lives and times of hip hop icon Tupac Shakur and his mother, Afeni, a prominent member of the Black Panther Party in the Sixties and Seventies — that Hughes has been working on for much of the past three years. The first episode of Dear Mama premieres on September 15 at the Toronto International Film Festival, with the entire five-part series airing on F/X later this year; Hughes's conversation with Heilemann is the first time he has spoke...
2022-09-061h 13
The Axe Files with David AxelrodThe Axe Files presents Hell & High Water with John HeilemannThis week The Axe Files team is sharing an episode of Hell & High Water with John Heilemann. This episode features a conversation with David Axelrod and was recorded in New York City in December 2021. Together they took a look back at the year in politics, from the Biden administration’s successes and mishaps, Covid-19, the polarization and paralysis in Washington, and Donald Trump’s continued stranglehold on the Republican Party. Axelrod reminisces about his storied career as a political reporter, Democratic strategist, and architect of Barack Obama's rise to the White House. Looking ahead to 2022, Axelrod lays out what he s...
2022-09-011h 15
Kasich & KlepperJohn HeilemannBreak out your popcorn, this week The Circus comes to Kasich & Klepper! Journalist and host of Showtime’s THE CIRCUS John Heilemann joins Kasich & Klepper for an entertaining one-of-a-kind show. Things get political with discussions about where the future of the GOP is going, why the frightening power of election misinformation is here to stay, and what outcome will the January 6th Congressional hearings really bring. They also juggle heated topics like generational divides, voter disillusionment, and gun control. You can watch all 7 seasons of THE CIRCUS on SHOWTIME and listen and subscribe to John’s podcast, HELL AND HIGH...
2022-07-141h 13
Impolitic with John HeilemannMarie BrennerJohn Heilemann talks with Marie Brenner, Vanity Fair writer-at-larger and author of the new book, The Desperate Hours: One Hospital's Fight to Save a City on the Pandemic's Front Lines. The book provides a detailed account of the struggle of New York’s largest hospital system, New York Presbyterian, to combat the brutal Covid-19 surge in the initial months of the pandemic. Heilemann and Brenner discuss the divide between the corporate side of New York Presbyterian, which put a gag order on its personnel, and the medical professionals who wanted to tell the truth about the city’s, the state's, and the...
2022-07-121h 23
Hacks On TapThe Barr Tab (with John Heilemann)John Heilemann, host of the Hell & High Water podcast and executive editor of The Recount, is back with Axe and Murphy to discuss the revelations from the January 6th hearings, President Biden’s limited toolkit on inflation and what it means for the midterms, whispers of Biden’s political future, the bipartisan gun bill, and the races to watch in South Carolina.
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2022-06-151h 03
Larry Wilmore: Black on the AirJohn Heilemann on Politics and 'The Circus'Larry Weighs in on Elon Musk, Twitter, Tesla, and the mechanism in which billionaires are made. He's then joined by MSNBC analyst and host of Showtime's 'The Circus' John Heilemann to talk about how the show is constructed and its ambitions within today's political discourse.(16:55) They then detail how the results of the 2016 election not only kickstarted the success of 'Late Night with Stephen Colbert' but also kept 'The Circus' in production.(30:49) Next, they debate a number of current hot button topics including Ron Desantis,(45:25) Trumps appeal to his followers,(53:31) and the Republican Party vs. Disney.(59:31) They end the p...
2022-05-011h 27
Real Time with Bill MaherEp. #594: Julia Ioffe, John Heilemann, Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT)Bill’s guests are Julia Ioffe, John Heilemann, and Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT).
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2022-03-2658 min
Impolitic with John HeilemannJohn AvlonIn which John Heilemann talks with John Avlon, senior political analyst and anchor at CNN and author of the new book, Lincoln and the Fight for Peace. Heilemann and Avlon discuss the escalation of Russia’s bombardment of Ukraine, the staggering scale and velocity of the Ukrainian refugee crisis and the implications for neighboring countries, and whether Biden is right to predict that Putin’s invasion will leave “Russia weaker and the rest of the world stronger.” They also unpack Abraham Lincoln’s view that to win the Civil War would require also winning the peace through reconciliation and reuniting...
2022-03-081h 30
Impolitic with John HeilemannMike MurphyIn which John Heilemann talks with #NeverTrump Republican political strategist Mike Murphy, co-director of the USC Center for the Political Future, co-host of the Hacks on Tap podcast, and NBC News political analyst. Heilemann and Murphy discuss the two biggest stories in politics right now — the pending retirement of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and the escalating crisis around Russia's aggression toward Ukraine — and the opportunities and challenges each present for President Biden and his beleaguered administration; the outlook for Democrats and Republicans in the November midterm elections; whether Trump really plans to seek his party's presidential nomination in 2024, and the...
2022-02-011h 21
The Daily Beast PodcastCan Somebody Please Check on Ron DeSantis? w/ John HeilemannWatching Florida’s governor offer a long-awaited update on his state’s coronavirus response this week, Molly Jong-Fast noticed something disturbing. “He’s really struggling to breathe,” she says on the latest episode of The New Abnormal. Also on the show John Heilemann of Showtime’s The Circus, The Recount, and the podcast Hell and High Water talks about Jan. 6 and the moment the GOP decided to choose Trumpism over democracy. Finally, Rep. Jake Auchincloss, who represents Massachusetts’ 4th District, explains why he declared on the morning of Jan. 6, 2021.If you haven't heard, every single week The New Abnorm...
2022-01-0757 min
Hacks On TapKitten Swipes and Variant Fights (with John Heilemann)John Heilemann, executive editor of The Recount and host of the Hell & High Water podcast, joins Axe and Murphy to discuss the political ramifications of the new coronavirus variant, whether the Biden administration should wade into the culture wars, and the shocking normalization of political violence in this country. Plus, Murphy introduces us to the one and only Uncle Walt.
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2021-12-011h 05
On Brand with Donny DeutschJohn Heilemann: Elevating Journalism Through InnovationToday's episode features Donny's live interview with the brilliant John Heilemann. John is the creator and co-host of Showtime'sThe Circus, founder and editor-in-chief of The Recount, the national affairs analyst for NBC News and MSNBC, and a NY Times Bestselling author. Recorded in front of a live audience during New York City's Ad Week, the two dive right into John's innovation in delivering unbiased news to wider audiences. Whether it's in the style of a "live documentary" show, or by rethinking the approach to streaming news videos, John shares how he is living at the intersection of Politics and Cul...
2021-11-2549 min
Impolitic with John HeilemannDanny StrongIn which John Heilemann talks with Danny Strong, the creator, showrunner, and writer of Dopesick, the eight-part Hulu miniseries chronicling the Oxycontin epidemic and the broader opioid crisis it unleashed on America. Heilemann and Strong explore the human costs of that crisis, along with the corporate malfeasance of Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, who relentlessly, deceptively, and indeed criminally marketed Oxycontin as non-addictive; Strong's early work as an actor on popular TV shows such as Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Gilmore Girls; and his career transition to acclaimed screenwriter on movies including Recount and Game Change (his Emmy Award-wi...
2021-11-161h 13
Impolitic with John HeilemannJohn DoerrIn which John Heilemann talks with John Doerr, the billionaire Silicon Valley venture capitalist who financed Google, Amazon, and other household names of the digital age, about his transformation into a greentech pioneer and environmental policy advocate. Heilemann and Doerr discuss the sweeping agenda laid out in Doerr's new book Speed & Scale: An Action Plan for Solving Our Climate Crisis Now and his takeaways from the UN climate summit COP26 taking place in Glasgow, Scotland; the evolution of Doerr’s career from engineer at Intel to one of prime movers behind the PC boom of the 1980s and the Intern...
2021-11-091h 15
Impolitic with John HeilemannPaul Begala and James CarvilleIn which John Heilemann talks with Paul Begala and James Carville, the fabled Democratic strategists who famously led Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign. Heilemann, Begala, and Carville discuss the travails of Joe Biden’s ambitious domestic legislative initiatives as they hit repeated roadblocks in Congress; this week's bellwether Virginia gubernatorial election and what its outcome might foreshadow for both parties in next year's midterm elections; the implications of the fierce infighting between moderate and progressive Democrats for the party's future prospects; what lies behind Biden's eroding approval ratings and the intense backlash against his agenda in some parts of the electorate – and...
2021-11-021h 23
The Joe Scarborough PodcastJohn HeilemannJoe and John discuss the Beatles vs. the Stones, Joy Division vs. the Sex Pistols, the otherworldliness of Paul McCartney, the Slow Moving Coup, and media overreach in the age of Trump.
2021-10-151h 06
Impolitic with John HeilemannJohn DickersonIn which John Heilemann talks with CBS News chief political analyst and CBS Sunday Morning contributor John Dickerson. The former moderator of Face the Nation, co-host of CBS This Morning, and correspondent for 60 Minutes, Dickerson is also the author of three books, a former writer for Slate and Time, and a co-host of Slate Political Gabfest. Heilemann and Dickerson discuss Republican and Democratic wrangling over the debt ceiling, the controversial Texas abortion law, the Facebook whistleblower, Donald Trump's Big Lie, and whether Joe Biden is doing enough to push back against the threats to American democracy; the evolution of Dickerson’s career from print...
2021-10-121h 22
Impolitic with John HeilemannGeorge PackerIn which John Heilemann talks with George Packer, staff writer for The Atlantic and National Book Award-winning author of The Unwinding, The Assassin's Gate, Our Man, and, Last Best Hope: America in Crisis and Renewal. Heilemann and Packer discuss Joe Biden's handling of the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan and how it spurred the first foreign policy crisis of his presidency; the twentieth anniversaries of 9-11 and the global war on terror, and how they changed America in ways large and small; and Packer's argument in Last Best Hope that, over the past forty years, the two dominant...
2021-09-071h 25
Impolitic with John HeilemannCey Adams and Shepard FaireyIn which John Heilemann talks with the visual artists and graphic designers Cey Adams and Shepard Fairey. Heilemann, Adams, and Fairey discuss the artists' common roots in the graffiti and street art scenes of the 1980s; Cey's seminal role as founding creative director at Def Jam Recordings—where his collaborations with the Beastie Boys, Run DMC, LL Cool J, and Jay-Z defined the look and feel of hip hop in its formative stages—and his more recent work with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Shepard's evolution from the breakthrough "Obey Giant" sticker campaign and the...
2021-07-271h 23
Impolitic with John HeilemannNews Items Podcast with John Ellis and Rebecca DarstIn which John Heilemann talks with John Ellis and Rebecca Darst, co-hosts of "News Items Podcast," a new daily show from The Recount. "News Items Podcast" is based on the influential "News Items" daily newsletter founded and run by Ellis, a longtime veteran of the news business. Both the podcast and newsletter focus on three big topic areas, with occasional forays into a fourth: (1) World in Disarray; (2) Financialization of Everything; (3) Advances in Science and Technology; (4) Electoral politics in the US and around the world. On this special episode of Hell & High Water, Heilemann, Ellis, and Darst discuss these topics...
2021-05-111h 15
Impolitic with John HeilemannCongresswoman Debbie DingellIn which John Heilemann talks with Michigan congresswoman Debbie Dingell, co-chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee. Heilemann and Dingell discuss the continuing fallout from the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and ongoing violent extremist threats; her recent grilling of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg over the role of social media in spreading misinformation and disinformation; her view of President Biden's first ten weeks in office and the major items on his agenda going forward, including infrastructure, climate change, and voting rights. Dingell also addresses her experiences with domestic violence and drug abuse in her family...
2021-03-301h 11
CQ Roll Call Policy and PoliticsPolitical Theater: Political Theater goes to 'The Circus'Showtime’s political documentary series “The Circus” wants to capture, in the words of co-host John Heilemann, the “big, giant chaotic, nightmarish stew” of our politics. At Political Theater, we’re pretty down with that. Heilemann and co-host Jennifer Palmieri join the podcast to discuss their approach to the Jan. 6 insurrection, the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump, political violence and democracy’s “second chance.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-02-1028 min
Political TheaterPolitical Theater goes to 'The Circus'Showtime’s political documentary series “The Circus” wants to capture, in the words of co-host John Heilemann, the “big, giant chaotic, nightmarish stew” of our politics. At Political Theater, we’re pretty down with that. Heilemann and co-host Jennifer Palmieri join the podcast to discuss their approach to the Jan. 6 insurrection, the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump, political violence and democracy’s “second chance.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-02-1028 min
Public Access AmericaThey Basically Took A Dump On Teddy RooseveltThe GOP has no member that can compare compete or communicate like Joe Biden is. While
pushing for racial equity he’s speaking to white America in saying that they will still have jobs and work, Either Joe listens to us or we are pretty smart. A lot of what we’ve talked about is being enacted, buy American, end oil subsidies, ignoring the past administration, and seeing climate change as an opportunity to create jobs and a market place we own.
3:40 - Game stop
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2021-01-281h 08
Hacks On Tap2020: Extra Innings (with John Heilemann)Axe and Murphy sit down with the one and only John Heilemann to try to make sense of this moment. The Hacks discuss some of the dynamics that contributed to the insurrection, the politics of a second impeachment trial, and Trump’s unwillingness to accept any responsibility for the mob he helped incite. But, it’s not all doom and gloom: The Hacks also discuss the rounding out of Biden’s cabinet, including the one and only Gov. Gina Raimondo.
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2021-01-131h 03
Hacks On TapA Most Gracious Loser (with John Heilemann)Axe and Gibbs are joined by superhack John Heilemann, now the host of his own podcast “Hell & High Water.” The Hacks discuss the ongoing attempt by Trump to subvert our democracy, take a deep dive into some of the challenges facing the Democratic party in the near term, and talk about the politics of the stimulus negotiations.
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2020-12-091h 01
Hacks On TapPolls Traumatic Stress Disorder (with John Heilemann)With two weeks to go until Election Day, John Heilemann of Showtime’s The Circus is back to help Axe and Murphy break down the latest national polls, Trump’s closing strategy (or lack thereof), and to preview the final debate.
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2020-10-2158 min
Politicon: How The Heck Are We Gonna Get Along with Clay AikenThe Circus: John Heilemann & Jennifer PalmieriClay is joined by John Heilemann and Jennifer Palmieri, where they examine the Presidential race, take a deep dive into the state of the Biden campaign, and look ahead to how our politics look in 2024. Will we make it that far?
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Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014.
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John Heilemann is a host, creator, and executive producer of Showtime’s The Circus. He is a co-founder of Recount Media and Exec...
2020-09-171h 10
Hacks On TapVP Jeebies (with John Heilemann)This week we’re joined by super Hack John Heilemann, co-host of The Circus on Showtime. It’s no secret that one of Trump’s biggest obstacles to reelection is his own handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. What, if anything, can he do to make up ground before November? And with time running out for Biden to announce his VP pick, will he make a head or a heart decision? Plus, the recent polls are good news for Biden, but are Democrats too complacent? The Hacks discuss all this and more!
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2020-07-291h 08
Campaign HQ with David PlouffeJohn Heilemann on how Trump hasn’t thought things throughJohn Heilemann is the Executive Editor of The Recount and host of Showtime’s The Circus. John and David discuss how Trump’s inclination to be divisive does not help his chances and how Trump’s team will not be able to successfully position Joe Biden as some scary version of The Other. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-07-161h 01
Hacks On TapPandemic Panic: Trump’s COVID Crack-Up (with John Heilemann)This week the Hacks welcome back John Heilemann of Showtime’s The Circus and The Recount. We cover Covid's resurgence in red states and how it could affect Trump’s reelection bid, mixed messaging from the White House, Trump’s reckoning with race relations, new swing state polling, how Trump-Biden debates could impact the election, and more. We also answer listener questions on competitive Senate races, what the conventions might look like, and what advice we might give to those who might want to jump in to politics and lend a hand to campaigns.
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2020-07-011h 03Hacks On TapMasks and Gaffes (with John Heilemann)Axe and Murphy are joined by guest hack John Heilemann of The Recount and Showtime’s The Circus. This week we unpack the latest polling, what the Hacks think might move persuadable voters, Biden’s most recent gaffe and how it might impact the veepstakes, convention apprehension, and more. Plus, we answer listener questions on campaign strategy, Arizona's potential to flip from red to blue, and the likelihood of Trump swapping out VP Pence for Nikki Haley.
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2020-05-271h 00Hacks On TapTrump Derails and Clorox Cocktails (with John Heilemann)Axe and Murphy reunite this week with special guest hack John Heilemann of MSNBC, The Recount, and Showtime’s The Circus. The Hacks talk Trump’s China blame game and the politics of the economy. Plus, they discuss what Biden can and should be doing to define himself in the campaign—so Trump doesn't do it for him. Finally, they take listeners’ questions on the Veepstakes, Mike Bloomberg’s war chest, and Democratic populism.
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2020-04-291h 02Hacks On Tap“I’m dealing with a #$%*ing global crisis” (with John Heilemann)The socially-distanced Hacks reunite with special guest John Heilemann of MSNBC, Showtime’s The Circus, and The Recount.
As the gravity of the Coronavirus escalates and the world shudders to a halt, where do we go from here? What does it mean for what’s left of the Democratic primary and beyond?
In the wake of another round of primaries on Tuesday, Bernie’s chance at nabbing the nomination dwindles even further. Will he bow out any time soon, and what becomes of his loyal base?
Reality cuts through...
2020-03-2055 min
Inappropriate Happiness w/ Karina Rykman & Isaac Slone5 Things You Need to Know—2/21/20Welcome back!#1—John Heilemann and Bob Crawford talk politics and music. This podcast is just getting going, and it’s really cool so far. On the second episode of the podcast, Bob speaks with John Heilemann, the best-selling author of Game Change, co-host of Showtime’s The Circus, MSNBC contributor, and former staff writer for Wired and New York Magazine. Bob and John discuss where the Democratic primary race stands with Iowa and New Hampshire in the books, and assess the state of the top contenders’ campaigns as the race moves to Nevada and prepares for Michael Bloomber...
2020-02-2121 min
Haze Radio NetworkHotboxin' with Mike Tyson | THE CIRCUS'S JOHN HEILEMANNJohn has written books and Mike is an open book of the greatest stories ever known to the universe. Coincidence?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haze-radio-network--4246345/support.
2020-02-191h 07
Politics of TruthEpisode 2: John Heilemann of The Circus/MSNBCOn this week's episode Bob speaks with John Heilemann, the best-selling author of Game Change, co-host of Showtime's The Circus, MSNBC contributor, founder/editor-in-chief at The Recount, and former staff writer for Wired and New York Magazine. Bob and John discuss where the Democratic primary race stands with Iowa and New Hampshire in the books, and assess the state of the top contenders' campaigns as the race moves to Nevada and prepares for Michael Bloomberg's entry. More than just the...
2020-02-1700 min
The Moment with Brian KoppelmanJohn Heilemann - 01/28/20John Heilemann on the Circus that is 2020 and how he handles being in the middle of it.
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2020-01-281h 16
The Axe Files with David AxelrodEp. 363 — John HeilemannJohn Heilemann is a journalist, author, television commentator, editor-in-chief of The Recount, and host of Showtime’s The Circus. He joins David fresh from a swing through Iowa to share his assessment of the leading Democratic candidates, what he thinks matters most to voters in Iowa, why he believes Trump is politically underestimated, and whether or not impeachment will impact Trump in 2020.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-01-271h 03Hacks On TapGreat and Unmatched... Wisdom (with John Heilemann)The Hacks are back from their jaunt to Austin and itching to dig into the latest. Hill Republicans and Democrats alike are in a tizzy over Trump’s call to pull troops out of Syria – but will the move resonate with his voting base? Meanwhile the impeachment inquiry has some congressional Republicans wondering if it's time to revolt and bolt. The great John Heilemann joins Axe and Murphy to share intel from the ground in Iowa and lets us in on who he thinks is the dark horse to watch. And finally, the Hacks dive into the mailbag and take...
2019-10-0950 min
The Common Good PodcastThe Common Good: Discussion with Laurence Tribe moderated by John HeilemannThe Common Good presents a very important discussion with one of the leading legal experts in the nation, Laurence Tribe, moderated by John Heilemann, host of Showtime’s The Circus, and National Affairs Analyst, NBC News. Dr. Tribe discussed the many critical legal issues facing the nation that could bring sweeping changes and surprises: the investigations related to Trump, from Mueller to the House; the new Supreme Court and the consequential cases it is likely to hear; and the importance of legal efforts regarding immigration, asylum, voting rights, and presidential financial entanglements with foreign powers, among other possible areas of...
2019-03-1545 min
The Dave Chang ShowMaking Sense of Modern Politics With John Heilemann | The Dave Chang Show (Ep. 25)
Chef and Momofuku founder David Chang sits down with political journalist John Heilemann to discuss Brett Kavanaugh’s controversial appointment to the Supreme Court (4:11) and the future for the United States government (40:12).
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2018-10-111h 06
The Talk Show With John Gruber184: ‘Hubbo Is in Decline’ With Merlin Mann
The one and only Merlin Mann returns to the show. Topics include modern plumbing technology and product marketing, the intricate ordeal of switching from iCloud’s old two-step authentication to the modern two-factor authentication, and the future of voice-driven UI/AI. Also, a wee bit of follow-up on our post-election November 9 Holiday Party.
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