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THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent

Greg Sargent
Donald Trump
Ukraine
Russia
Democratic Party
Joe Biden
U.S. House Of Representatives
Mike Johnson
MAGA Republicans
MAGA Movement
Political Media Analysis
Federal Election
Israel
Bipartisanship
Taiwan
Viktor Orban
Moms For Liberty
2024 Presidential Election
U.S. Supreme Court
Fascism
Democracy

Every weekday, The New Republic’s Greg Sargent brings you a fresh way of thinking about the biggest political stories of the moment, offered up in an entertaining, information-packed conversation with a leading lawmaker, journalist, or newsmaker. We go deep into the stories behind the headlines leading TNR and other news outlets—while making it fun and fast.

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt lost her temper with a reporter who asked if Donald Trump intends to flood polling places with ICE agents during the midterms. She called the question “silly” and “hypothetical” and “disingenuous,” even th... more

Donald Trump just claimed in an interview that the events in Minnesota suggest that ICE needs to use a “softer touch.” He also struggled to create the impression that he’s been working constructively with local officials there. While all this is just... more

After The New York Times reported that President Trump has backtracked on a major demand he’d made on Harvard University, he spiraled out of control in three wild tirades. He angrily insisted on a correction from the Times, and levied unhinged new th... more

Donald Trump is making it explicit. In an angry diatribe to a right-wing podcaster, Trump told his usual lies about vote-cheating by undocumented immigrants, but this time he explicitly called on Republicans to “take over the voting.” He also darkly ... more

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Recent Guests

Rick Hasen
Election law expert
Election Law Blog
Episode: Trump Press Sec Snaps at Media as Her Spin on His 2026 Threat Implodes
Gillian Brockell
Reporter who covers ICE and has written pieces on its cruel operations
Episode: Trump ICE Threats Take Darker Turn as MAGA Erupts in Demands for Blood
Lia Parada
An immigration advocate who has worked on these issues for a long time and represents groups losing their status under Trump.
Episode: Trump Tirade over Protests Goes Off Rails as Crushing Fox Poll Hits
Jen Rubin
Editor-in-Chief of The Contrarian
The Washington Post
Episode: Trump-GOP Panic over ICE Grows as MAGA Goes Off Rails: “Race Traitor!”
Virginia Heffernan
Political commentator and Contributor for The New Republic
Episode: Trump Erupts at GOPers over Kristi Noem as Her Support Suddenly Slips
Adam Serwer
Staff writer at The Atlantic
Episode: Trump Advisers Quietly Turn on Stephen Miller as Brutal ICE Poll Hits
Mark Follman
Writer for Mother Jones
Mother Jones
Episode: Trump’s Rage at Protests Boils Over as ICE Scandal Takes Worse Turn
Aaron Reichlin-Melnick
Senior Fellow at the American Immigration Council
American Immigration Council
Episode: Trump Press Sec Erupts in Fury at Media over ICE as Polls Spiral Again
Sarah Posner
Author and journalist focusing on religious issues
Episode: Mike Johnson Goes Off Rails in Vile Gaslighting Display on Trump, ICE

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Greg Sargent
Host with a strong background in political journalism, offering informed commentary and bringing on noteworthy guests to discuss pressing political issues.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 957 ratings
  • No balance

    If all things liberal and only liberal is your flavor you might enjoy.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bffggbcx1ryan
    United States2 months ago
  • The ICE Halloween mayhem

    This interview with David Karpf is excellent. Hope to hear more from him on your show. His analysis of how to communicate in today’s media environment is very insightful. Thanks, Greg, for bringing him in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ClaudioRestrepoZapata
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent

    Always good conversation but Meredith Shiner today was outstanding.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrvlous
    Canada3 months ago
  • Needs a clearer sense of purpose.

    I appreciate Greg’s efforts and (low-affect!) passion, but, generally, among both hosts and guests — not enough information and substance and too much whining and rehashing (of news we already know, if you’re moderately informed). I understand the challenge of a daily podcast. Still, if I just wanted to have someone rile me up, I’d use social media (which I do not).

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    makeupmyname
    United States3 months ago
  • Thank you!

    I look forward to this podcast every morning! Thank you for keeping us informed and up-to-date! The biggest thank you is for keeping it real and honest and not pulling any punches with the reality of what's going on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rainie18
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the informative and engaging analysis of political issues, often noting the quality of guests and the host's interview skills.
Overall, many listeners express loyalty due to the podcast's ability to keep them well-informed of political developments while maintaining a lively discussion format.
There are mixed reviews regarding pacing, with some suggesting that certain episodes could benefit from deeper insights rather than broad overviews.

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#54
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#151
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Trump Tirade over Protests Goes Off Rails as Crushing Fox Poll Hits
Q: Do you think there's an opening for Democrats to reach out to voters disillusioned with Trump's immigration policies?
Yes, there is a significant opportunity for Democrats to engage with voters by addressing the impacts of immigration policies and advocating for humane solutions.
Trump Tirade over Protests Goes Off Rails as Crushing Fox Poll Hits
Q: What do you make of Trump's comments regarding public opinion on ICE?
Trump's comments demonstrate a disconnect with reality as he believes in a silent majority supporting ICE, while recent polling shows rising opposition, even among his base.
Trump Spirals into Crazed Fury after Harvard Humiliates Him Very Badly
Q: Well, can you explain some of the internal politics at Harvard to us?
Ryan elaborates on the divide within Harvard between those who seek to normalize the pressure from Trump and others who recognize the broader implications for democracy, stressing the urgency of standing against authoritarianism.
Trump Spirals into Crazed Fury after Harvard Humiliates Him Very Badly
Q: Can you explain the role of research grants here?
Ryan emphasizes that these grants, awarded through a competitive process, are crucial for Harvard's research endeavors, impacting significant societal issues from healthcare to national defense.
Trump Spirals into Crazed Fury after Harvard Humiliates Him Very Badly
Q: Can you walk us through how all this happened and bring us up to date?
Ryan explains that Trump's attacks on civil institutions like Harvard stem from an authoritarian mindset aiming to control them, as Trump sought to leverage federal funding and instituted arbitrary demands leading to Harvard's legal battles.

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2. Gillian Brockell
3. Lia Parada
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5. Virginia Heffernan
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