Matt Lewis and the News
770 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 376 ratingsMatt Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast, and the author of Too Dumb to Fail. On this podcast, Matt and his guests engage in thoughtful, long-form discussions about politics, culture, history, public policy, and the news—all in a civil and respectful manner.
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Will Saletan on How Trump is Redefining What ‘RINO’ Means
April 09, 2024 13:32 - 40 minutes - 35.7 MBThe Bulwark’s Will Saletan returns to discuss how Donald Trump has redefined the term “conservative,” as it pertains to foreign policy (hawks vs. doves), abortion, and more. Support “Matt Lewis & The News” at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewis Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDC Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattklewis/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A ...
Important Message! and Tom Nichols Q&A
April 06, 2024 22:32 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB*** Starting soon, this podcast feed will no longer work. Please download my new podcast, “Matt Lewis Can’t Lose” on Spotify or iTunes. Tom Nichols, staff writer for The Atlantic, returns to the show for Part 2 of last week’s discussion. This time around, Tom answers numerous questions, including whether Donald Trump was the inevitable […]
That Nancy Mace Interview
March 12, 2024 13:14 - 13 minutes - 11.4 MBOn a short, solo episode, Matt analyzes Rep. Nancy Mace's controversial interview with George Stephanopoulos and then discusses Joe Biden's new TV ad.
Will Saletan: Are Haley Voters Up for Grabs?
March 07, 2024 09:49 - 30 minutes - 22.7 MBAre Nikki Haley's voters up for grabs? The Bulwark's Will Saletan joins Matt to discuss Nikki Haleys not-so-super Tuesday, and whether her GOP primary voters will stay home and sink Donald Trump's chances in November.
White Rural Rage
March 06, 2024 09:38 - 47 minutes - 38 MBMatt welcomes Tom Schaller and Paul Wildman, the co-authors behind the controversial new book, White Rural Rage: The Threat to American Democracy. They discuss the backlash the book has spawned, and delve into some deeper questions that rarely get asked.
Rescuing Democracy From Extremists
March 04, 2024 10:32 - 28 minutes - 24.3 MBDid you know that just 8% of Americans elect 83% of the U.S. House of Representatives? That means that some of the most extreme politicians in America—people with huge megaphones—were elected by just a small sliver of the electorate. The problem is that our primary system today is rigged to give us extreme politicians. On today's podcast, Nick Troiano talks about how this problem can be addressed. His new book is called The Primary Solution: Rescuing Our Democracy From The Fringes
Rina Shah on Mitch McConnell’s Legacy
March 01, 2024 21:26 - 23.9 MBSen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is stepping down from his leadership post, and political strategist and commentator Rina Shah joins Matt to discuss McConnell's legacy. Matt and Rina also talk about the Supreme Court's decision to review Donald Trump's immunity argument, how the Gaza war is hurting Joe Biden in the Democratic Party, and why Rep. Lauren Boebert's family needs to clean up their act.
CPAC and the End of Democracy I Guy Denton Conversation
February 24, 2024 00:48 - 38 minutes - 31.4 MBAEI's Guy Denton talks with Matt about Jack Posobiec saying, "Welcome to the end of democracy" during a CPAC panel discussion. Next, conversation turns to a New Orleans magician who used AI to impersonate Joe Biden for a political robocall. And lastly, Guy and Matt discuss the recent moon landing, and whether it's a positive sign that America still has the capacity to do great, ambitious things.
Will Saletan on Trump’s $399 Sneakers
February 21, 2024 22:14 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBWill Saletan of The Bulwark joins Matt to discuss Trump's new $399 sneakers, and what they say about American politics. He also talks about the veepstakes, why Tim Scott thinks Republicans (not African-Americans) suffer from systemic discrimination, and whether Nikki Haley will endorse Trump when her quixotic campaign comes to an end. Enjoy!
Was Trump Inevitable? I Matthew Sitman on the Conservative Movement
February 20, 2024 17:44 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBMatthew Sitman, co-host of the Know Your Enemy podcast, talks with Matt about whether the American right was destined to end up with a leader like Donald Trump.
Why the Right Loves Russia
February 17, 2024 20:14 - 41 minutes - 31.7 MBAEI's Guy Denton returns to talk with Matt about the death of Alexei Navalny, and why so many of today's right-wingers love Vladimir Putin. Matt discusses his Daily Beast column about why today's Gen-X Republicans would root for Ivan Drago in Rocky IV. They also discuss Rep. Mike Gallagher's decision to retire, and whether "adverse selection" is making the GOP irredeemably Trumpy. Lastly, they discuss what professional wrestling tells us about American culture and politics, and why a British ...
Tom Arnold on Politics
February 14, 2024 19:55 - 53 minutes - 35.2 MBFamed comic and actor Tom Arnold joins Matt to discuss his decades-long relationship with Donald Trump, his friendships with Arnold Schwarzenegger, the advice he gave to Chris Farley, what happened to Roseanne Barr, and more!
Guy Denton on 2024’s ‘Grampa Simpson vs. Mr. Burns’ Election
February 10, 2024 12:02 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBDoesn't America deserve better? On today's show, AEI's Guy Denton joins Matt to discuss why the 2024 presidential election pits a confused man against a chaotic one. They also talk about The Simpsons (Biden vs. Trump is like Grampa Simpson vs. Mr. Burns) and Larry Hogan's bid for U.S. Senate in Maryland.
David Frum on Woodrow Wilson Derangement Syndrome
February 06, 2024 21:55 - 44 minutes - 42.9 MBDavid Frum returns to the pod to talk with Matt about his new essay at The Atlantic, "Uncancel Woodrow Wilson." David and Matt also discuss the GOP torpedoing an immigration enforcement deal.
Groundhog Day (Solo Episode)
February 03, 2024 02:33 - 18 minutes - 18.6 MBOn this rare solo episode, Matt settles some family business, err, talks about a few things on his mind.
Tom Nichols on the Taylor Swift ‘Deep State’ Conspiracy Theory
January 31, 2024 10:58 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBTom Nichols, staff writer for The Atlantic, talks with Matt about the right-wing's theory that Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and the NFL are involved in some Deep State plot to re-election Joe Biden. They also talk about Donald Trump's campaign to stop a bipartisan border deal from passing.
Nikki Haley Trolls Trump. But Is It Too Late?
January 28, 2024 16:21 - 35 minutes - 16.6 MBWhy did Nikki Haley wait until AFTER losing New Hampshire to start effectively mocking Donald Trump? Friend of the show, Guy Denton, joins Matt to posit some theories.
Mike Murphy on Nikki Haley and New Hampshire
January 22, 2024 17:44 - 49 minutes - 46.3 MBVeteran political strategist Mike Murhpy talks about Nikki Haley's chances in New Hampshire, including what she has gotten right and what she has gotten wrong.
David Frum on What Happened to Republicans
January 19, 2024 17:33 - 43 minutes - 41.3 MBDavid Frum, staff writer for The Atlantic, returns to the podcast to talk with Matt about the GOP primary election—and how we got here. *** If you like this podcast, please consider leaving a five-star review on iTunes. It really makes a difference in helping people find us! Please get Matt’s new book, Filthy Rich Politicians. Follow Matt […]
Steve Kornacki Looks at N.H.
January 18, 2024 22:11 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBSteve Kornacki, National Political Correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC, joins Matt to preview the upcoming GOP New Hampshire primary race.
Trump Wins Iowa: Are the GOP Primaries Already Over?
January 16, 2024 17:11 - 30 minutes - 25.4 MBBill Scher of Washington Monthly talks with Matt about Donald Trump's victory in Iowa, and whether it suggests the Republican primary election is already over before it started.
Guy Denton on the GOP Debate, Christie’s Exodus, and Iowa
January 11, 2024 20:53 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBFresh off of watching the GOP primary debate, research assistant at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) Guy Denton talks with Matt about the GOP primary battle as we head into the Iowa caucuses. Then, they discuss Denton's essay on why the 'Frasier' reboot was disappointing.
Bruce Mehlman’s 2023 Take-Aways and 2024 Look-Aheads
January 09, 2024 11:56 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBFriend of the show Bruce Mehlman returns to discuss his latest slide deck, 2023 Take-Aways and 2024 Look-Aheads.
Being a Fox 5 Cameraman at the Jan. 6, Capitol Riot (Classic)
January 06, 2024 12:15 - 41 minutes - 39 MBVan Applegate, a six-time Emmy-winning photojournalist, talks about what it was covering the Capitol riot. (Note: This episode first aired on Jan. 6, 2022, when Van was working at Fox 5 in Washington, DC. He has since moved to CNBC.) *** If you like this podcast, please consider leaving a five-star review on iTunes. It really makes […]
Rule of the Robots
January 04, 2024 22:08 - 36 minutes - 32.3 MBFuturist & New York Times bestselling author Martin Ford talks about his book, Rule of the Robots: How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Everything.
Art Tavana on Guns N’ Roses
December 27, 2023 14:39 - 54 minutes - 46.6 MBArt Tavana, an L.A.-based former writer for Playboy and L.A. Weekly, Goodbye, talks about Guns N’ Roses: The Crime, Beauty, and Amplified Chaos of America’s Most Polarizing Band. (This interview originally aired on May 12, 2021.)
Christmas History with David Pietrusza (Classic Episode)
December 24, 2023 13:12 - 43 minutes - 80.2 MBHistorian and author David Pietrusza joins Matt to discuss Washington’s Christmas crossing of the Delaware, the World War I Christmas truce, and Winston Churchill’s Christmas visit to Washington, DC, in 1941.
Brian Kilmeade on Teddy and Booker T.
December 20, 2023 10:47 - 29 minutes - 19.7 MBFox & Friends co-host Brian Kilmeade joins Matt to discuss his latest book, Teddy and Booker T.: How Two American Icons Blazed a Path for Racial Equality.
Tevi Troy: Conservatives we lost in 2023
December 18, 2023 12:53 - 30 minutes - 27.1 MBAuthor and historian Tevi Troy talks about his latest column, "Conservatives we lost in 2023."
Timothy McVeigh and the Rise of Right-Wing Extremism
December 14, 2023 21:30 - 40 minutes - 49.9 MBNew York Times Bestselling author Jeffrey Toobin talks with Matt about his new book, Homegrown: Timothy McVeigh and the Rise of Right-Wing Extremism. (This episode first ran on May 6, 2023.)
The Book at War
December 09, 2023 12:38 - 34 minutes - 32 MBAndrew Pettegree is a professor of modern history at the University of St. Andrews. He talks with Matt about his latest book, The Book at War: How Reading Shaped Conflict and Conflict Shaped Reading.
Joe Trippi: Nikki Haley Has a Shot!
December 06, 2023 12:17 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBDemocratic strategist Joe Trippi talks with Matt about why Donald Trump could actually lose the 2024 GOP primary. Check out his podcast, That Trippi Show.
Josh Kraushaar Talks Israel and Previews the GOP Debate
December 05, 2023 17:33 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBJosh Kraushaar, editor-in-chief of Jewish Insider, previews the GOP debate with Matt. They also talk about Israel and Anti-semitism, and Sen. John Fetterman's great comeback year.
Simon Rosenberg: Biden is Winning
November 29, 2023 01:32 - 48 minutes - 40.2 MBVeteran political analyst, strategist, and commentator Simon Rosenberg explains why Democrats shouldn't freak out about the recent polls. Check out Simon's Hopium Chronicles.
You Are What You Watch
November 21, 2023 19:10 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBPulitzer Prize-winning author and data expert Walt Hickey talks with Matt about his new book, You Are What You Watch: How Movies and TV Affect Everything.
Batya Ungar-Sargon on Antisemitism in America
November 17, 2023 11:05 - 37 minutes - 31.1 MBBatya Ungar-Sargon, Opinion Editor for Newsweek, and author of "Bad News: How Woke Media Is Undermining Democracy," talks with Matt about the rise of antisemitism in America. They discuss the Ben Shapiro vs. Candace Owens feud, comments by Tucker Carlson and Jason Whitlock, why Osama bin Laden's "Letter to America" is blowing up on TikTok, and more.
Brian Stelter on Fox News, Donald Trump, and the Battle for American Democracy
November 15, 2023 02:17 - 39 minutes - 32.8 MBBrian Stelter, former media reporter at The New York Times, and former anchor of CNN's Reliable Sources, talks with Matt about his new book, Network of Lies: The Epic Saga of Fox News, Donald Trump, and the Battle for American Democracy
Patrick Ruffini on Party of the People
November 09, 2023 17:42 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBRepublican pollster Patrick Ruffini talks with Matt about his new book, Party of the People: Inside the Multiracial Populist Coalition Remaking the GOP.
David Frum on Biden’s Grim Polling
November 07, 2023 16:22 - 54 minutes - 45.9 MBDavid Frum, author of "Trumpocalypse," and staff writer at The Atlantic, talks with Matt about Joe Biden's grim poll numbers, Donald Trump's trials, the rise of Speaker Mike Johnson, and more!
Antisemitism on college campuses
October 30, 2023 20:56 - 48 minutes - 37.2 MBZach Kessel is a William F. Buckley Jr. Fellow in Political Journalism and a recent graduate of Northwestern University. On today's podcast, he talks with Matt about his work documenting cases of antisemitism on college campuses.
Decoding Greatness
October 27, 2023 12:16 - 45 minutes - 39.9 MBSocial psychologist Ron Friedman talks about his book, Decoding Greatness: How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Success.
Bruce Mehlman on The House Speaker’s Race and 2024
October 16, 2023 17:16 - 41 minutes - 37.1 MBWho will be the next Speaker of the House? What issues will help Joe Biden or Donald Trump win in 2024? And who will control the House and U.S. Senate? These questions—and more!—are discussed on today's podcast, when Matt interviews Bruce Mehlman about his latest slide deck, "Possibilities & Probabilities: A Dozen Questions for the Next Thirteen Months."
David Pietrusza on Gangsterland: A Tour Through the Dark Heart of Jazz-Age New York City
October 13, 2023 11:44 - 46 minutes - 40 MBHistorian David Pietrusza talks with Matt about his new book, Gangsterland: A Tour Through the Dark Heart of Jazz-Age New York City. *** If you like this podcast, please consider leaving a five-star review on iTunes. It really makes a difference in helping people find us! Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise: Facebook Twitter Instagram […]
Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth
October 08, 2023 10:28 - 54 minutes - 46.4 MBTragic events this weekend compel me to re-publish my 2021 discussion with actress, producer, writer, and activist Noa Tishby, about her book Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth.
What Civility Means—and Why It Matters
October 06, 2023 13:30 - 44 minutes - 39.5 MBWhat's the difference between civility and politeness? Writer Alexandra Hudson talks with Matt about her forthcoming book, 'The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves.'
Biden’s Decision and The Ghosts of Presidents Past
October 04, 2023 00:45 - 45 minutes - 39.8 MBBest-selling presidential historian Tevi Troy talks with Matt about his latest column for The Washington Examiner, "Biden's decision and the ghosts of presidents past."
Orioles Magic with Joe Trippi and Chris Meekins
September 29, 2023 20:11 - 1 hour - 38.5 MBBaltimore Orioles fans Joe Trippi (D) and Chris Meekins (R) join Matt to discuss the O's clinching the American League East title! They also talk about the looming government shutdown and the tied presidential race.
The Conservative Futurist
September 26, 2023 19:03 - 41 minutes - 36.2 MBJames Pethokoukis is a senior fellow and the DeWitt Wallace Chair at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). He also writes the Faster, Please! newsletter on Substack. During this podcast conversation, James talks with Matt about his new book, The Conservative Futurist: How to Create the Sci-Fi World We Were Promised
Cenk Uygur on Biden, Populism, and Corporate Media
September 20, 2023 22:38 - 48 minutes - 39.5 MBCenk Uygur, founder, CEO, and co-host of The Young Turks, talks with about his new book, Justice Is Coming: How Progressives Are Going to Take Over the Country and America Is Going to Love It.
Jeffrey Blehar on Why Mitt Romney Doesn’t Get to Write His Own Happy Ending
September 18, 2023 19:58 - 39 minutes - 35 MBJeffrey Blehar, National Review Online writer and co-host of the Political Beats podcast, talks with Matt about his latest piece on Mitt Romney's decision not to seek re-election. They also discuss Lauren Boebert's groping incident, Donald Trump's abortion comments, and more!