Ben Rhodes

In the latest episode of "The Jamie Weinstein Show," the controversial former foreign policy adviser to President Obama, Ben Rhodes, discusses his new book, Afghanistan and much more.

In the latest episode of "The Jamie Weinstein Show," the controversial former foreign policy adviser to President Obama, Ben Rhodes, discusses his new book, Afghanistan and much more.

Episode 109:  Ben Rhodes

Kmele Foster

Kmele Foster is no font of conventional wisdom. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the co-host of "The Fifth Column" podcast opens up about how he became a libertarian, race in America, the Trump era and much more.

Kmele Foster is no font of conventional wisdom. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the co-host of "The Fifth Column" podcast opens up about how he became a libertarian, race in America, the Trump era and much more.

Episode 108: Kmele Foster

Eric Metaxas

Eric Metaxas has opinions In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the radio host and author talk about his new book "Fish out of Water," his claims that last November's presidential election was stolen, his anti-Covid vaccine comments, and much more.

Eric Metaxas has opinions In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the radio host and author talk about his new book "Fish out of Water," his claims that last November's presidential election was stolen, his anti-Covid vaccine comments, and much more.

Episode 107: Eric Metaxas

Jonathan V. Last is more prescient than he is optimistic these days. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the editor of the Bulwark.com talks about the state of the country, the future of the Republican Party, where Trump goes from here and much, much more.

Jonathan V. Last is more prescient than he is optimistic these days. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the editor of the <a href="http://Bulwark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bulwark.com</a> talks about the state of the country, the future of the Republican Party, where Trump goes from here and much, much more.

Episode 106: Jonathan V. Last

Ben Smith

Ben Smith may write the one column that politicos of all ideological stripes can't wait to read every week. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the media columnist for The New York Times discusses how the Biden administration will be different in treating the media than the Trump administration, whether Trump's exit will be bad for business for the media, whether there is a double standard in how the media treat conservatives vs liberals and much more.

Episode 105: Ben Smith

Rich Lowry

For over two decades, Rich Lowry has edited arguably the most important magazine in modern American conservatism. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the longtime editor of National Review opens up about his thoughts on Donald Trump's presidential tenure, what happens to the GOP after Trump, whether he regrets the magazine's "Against Trump" editorial, his thoughts on Bill Buckley, his influences and so much more.

Episode 104: Rich Lowry

Matt Lewis

Jamie Weinstein

Jamie Weinstein should be familiar to The Jamie Weinstein Show listeners because, well, he is the host of the show. In this very special episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the tables are turned on Jamie as Matt Lewis joins the show to ask Jamie many of the questions Jamie often asks guests.

Episode 103: Matt Lewis Interviews Jamie Weinstein

Victor Davis Hanson

Many consider Victor Davis Hanson the top intellectual defender of President Donald J. Trump. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein, with one week before the 2020 presidential election, Professor Hanson makes his case for Trump's re-election against strident pushback.

Episode 102: Victor Davis Hanson

Retired Gen. H.R. McMaster is not only a decorated soldier but a well-respected historian. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the former National Security Adviser to President Trump opens up about what it is like working for Trump, his new book "Battlegrounds," his influences and much more.

Retired Gen. H.R. McMaster is not only a decorated soldier but a well-respected historian. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the former National Security Adviser to President Trump opens up about what it is like working for Trump, his new book "Battlegrounds," his influences and much more.

Episode 101: H.R. McMaster

Michael Medved

Michael Medved speaks his mind, consequences be damned. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the long-time conservative radio host and author opens up about why he's supporting Biden for president, what he makes of the Trump administration, why he left (or was forced out of) Salem Radio, his influences and much more.

Episode 100: Michael Medved

Political commentator Jamie Weinstein sits down with the most powerful names in politics, business and media to get a better understanding of how they got to where they are, and how they see the world. You'll learn about their biographies, their core beliefs and what they think about what is going on in the world today.

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Tucker Carlson

Tucker Carlson is a political commentator for Fox News and the host of Tucker Carlson Tonight. He is the co-founder and former editor-in-chief of The Daily Caller. He shares his views on Donald Trump, immigration, economics, and US foreign policy. Show Notes  Why Donald Trump was elected Tucker’s opinions about Donald Trump as a person How Trump understood Republican voters better than the Republican establishment On the economic impact of immigration Comparing Donald Trump and Jim Traficant Tucker’s thoughts on Matt Drudge, Ronald Reagan, Joe Scarborough, Howard Stern, Bashar al-Assad, Vladimir Putin, Kurt Eichenwald How US companies rely on welfare to offset costs On the economic dangers of driverless cars How the US should engage with the world abroad Tucker’s opinion of the wars of the past century On the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan On the possibility of Trump colluding with Russia How to remain persistent through career troubles Will Tucker ever pursue a career in politics? On Tucker’s stint as a freedom fighter in Nicaragua  Links  Letters and Papers from Prison Tucker Carlson Tonight 

Tucker Carlson is a political commentator for Fox News and the host of Tucker Carlson Tonight. He is the co-founder and former editor-in-chief of The Daily Caller. He shares his views on Donald Trump, immigration, economics, and US foreign policy. Show Notes <ul> <li>Why Donald Trump was elected</li> <li>Tucker’s opinions about Donald Trump as a person</li> <li>How Trump understood Republican voters better than the Republican establishment</li> <li>On the economic impact of immigration</li> <li>Comparing Donald Trump and Jim Traficant</li> <li>Tucker’s thoughts on Matt Drudge, Ronald Reagan, Joe Scarborough, Howard Stern, Bashar al-Assad, Vladimir Putin, Kurt Eichenwald</li> <li>How US companies rely on welfare to offset costs</li> <li>On the economic dangers of driverless cars</li> <li>How the US should engage with the world abroad</li> <li>Tucker’s opinion of the wars of the past century</li> <li>On the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan</li> <li>On the possibility of Trump colluding with Russia</li> <li>How to remain persistent through career troubles</li> <li>Will Tucker ever pursue a career in politics?</li> <li>On Tucker’s stint as a freedom fighter in Nicaragua</li> </ul> Links <ul> <li><a href="http://a.co/eJeCfwi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Letters and Papers from Prison</a></li> <li><a href="http://video.foxnews.com/playlist/on-air-tucker-carlson-tonight/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Tucker Carlson Tonight</a></li> </ul>

Episode 36: Tucker Carlson

Neil Howe

Neil Howe co-authored the book The Fourth Turning, a book that was hugely influential on the world view of Steve Bannon, Trump’s top advisor. In this fascinating episode, Neil discusses the ideas behind his book, why he thinks history moves in cycles, and what Trump means for the world and its current cycle. Show Notes  The idea behind The Fourth Turning What a “Turning” is Why we are in the Fourth Turning and what is going to happen What Neil knows about Steve Bannon How the 2008 crisis was the beginning of the Fourth Turning What a Great Champion is How Trump works into this idea of cyclical history Why they decided to write the book When Turnings are not deterministic Why academic history is less relevant for people today What Neil can and can’t predict with his theory  Links  The Fourth Turning: What the Cycles of History Tell Us About America’s Next Rendezvous with Destiny Generation Zero The Rise of the West: A History of the Human Community The Rise and Fall of American Growth: The U.S. Standard of Living since the Civil War 

Neil Howe co-authored the book The Fourth Turning, a book that was hugely influential on the world view of Steve Bannon, Trump’s top advisor. In this fascinating episode, Neil discusses the ideas behind his book, why he thinks history moves in cycles, and what Trump means for the world and its current cycle. Show Notes <ul> <li>The idea behind The Fourth Turning</li> <li>What a “Turning” is</li> <li>Why we are in the Fourth Turning and what is going to happen</li> <li>What Neil knows about Steve Bannon</li> <li>How the 2008 crisis was the beginning of the Fourth Turning</li> <li>What a Great Champion is</li> <li>How Trump works into this idea of cyclical history</li> <li>Why they decided to write the book</li> <li>When Turnings are not deterministic</li> <li>Why academic history is less relevant for people today</li> <li>What Neil can and can’t predict with his theory</li> </ul> Links <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001RKFU4I/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Fourth Turning: What the Cycles of History Tell Us About America’s Next Rendezvous with Destiny</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.generationzeromovie.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Generation Zero</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rise-West-History-Community-Retrospective/dp/0226561410" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Rise of the West: A History of the Human Community</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0131KW67U/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Rise and Fall of American Growth: The U.S. Standard of Living since the Civil War</a></li> </ul>

Episode 27: Neil Howe

Tucker Carlson has opinions — lots of them. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the host of Fox News’ “Tucker Carlson Tonight” opens up about his relationship with Trump, his new book  Ship of Fools, the state of cable news, and so much more. Show Roadmap:     What has surprised Tucker about Trump’s first two years in office.   Does Tucker ever tailor his show to influence his most powerful viewer, President Trump?   How would Tucker Carlson have responded to the 9/11 attacks?   On Tucker’s early support for the Iraq war.   Does Tucker present an overly negative view about the state of America in his new book?   Does Fox News owner Rupert Murdoch deserve to be on Tucker’s book  Ship of Fools?   Tucker on populism.   Does President Trump stoke racial fears?   What will Tucker’s show look like if Donald Trump fires Jeff Sessions?   Can Trumpism outlast Trump and would Tucker ever run for president?   Would a panda bear be the highest rated cable news host?   What idea does Tucker hold that he has not brought up on his show?   What issue does Tucker think is most undercovered by the press? 

Tucker Carlson has opinions — lots of them. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the host of Fox News’ “Tucker Carlson Tonight” opens up about his relationship with Trump, his new book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1501183664/ref=nosim/nationalreviewon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ship of Fools</a>, the state of cable news, and so much more. Show Roadmap:   <ul> <li>What has surprised Tucker about Trump’s first two years in office.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Does Tucker ever tailor his show to influence his most powerful viewer, President Trump?</li> </ul> <ul> <li>How would Tucker Carlson have responded to the 9/11 attacks?</li> </ul> <ul> <li>On Tucker’s early support for the Iraq war.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Does Tucker present an overly negative view about the state of America in his new book?</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Does Fox News owner Rupert Murdoch deserve to be on Tucker’s book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1501183664/ref=nosim/nationalreviewon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ship of Fools</a>?</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Tucker on populism.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Does President Trump stoke racial fears?</li> </ul> <ul> <li>What will Tucker’s show look like if Donald Trump fires Jeff Sessions?</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Can Trumpism outlast Trump and would Tucker ever run for president?</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Would a panda bear be the highest rated cable news host?</li> </ul> <ul> <li>What idea does Tucker hold that he has not brought up on his show?</li> </ul> <ul> <li>What issue does Tucker think is most undercovered by the press?</li> </ul>

Episode 73: Tucker Carlson

Ben Smith is at the forefront of a media revolution. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the editor-in-chief of BuzzFeed talks covering Trump, conservatives in media, publishing the Steele Dossier, and much more. Show Roadmap – What New Yorkers think of Trump – How Smith thinks the media has covered Trump – Was Smith right to tell his staff it is ok to call Trump a “mendacious racist?” – Would mainstream publications benefit from having more conservatives amongst their ranks? – Smith defends publishing the Steele Dossier – On Jeff Zucker, Maggie Haberman and Matt Drudge – What Smith leaned from working as a reporter in Eastern Europe right before the 9/11attacks – On his influences

Ben Smith is at the forefront of a media revolution. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the editor-in-chief of BuzzFeed talks covering Trump, conservatives in media, publishing the Steele Dossier, and much more. Show Roadmap – What New Yorkers think of Trump – How Smith thinks the media has covered Trump – Was Smith right to tell his staff it is ok to call Trump a “mendacious racist?” – Would mainstream publications benefit from having more conservatives amongst their ranks? – Smith defends publishing the Steele Dossier – On Jeff Zucker, Maggie Haberman and Matt Drudge – What Smith leaned from working as a reporter in Eastern Europe right before the 9/11attacks – On his influences

Episode 57: Ben Smith

Thomas Sowell

Few conservatives are more revered than Thomas Sowell. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the famed economist and iconoclast opens up about his new book, ‘Discrimination and Disparities,’ outlines his pessimism about America’s future, names his influences, and much more. Show Roadmap– On his new book, “Discrimination and Disparities” – What Sowell makes of Trump administration one year in  – Who is more responsible for the low unemployment rate: Obama or Trump? – Why Sowell is pessimistic about America’s future – Could Sowell fix America if he were dictator for a day? – How Sowell almost became a professional baseball player – Why Sowell turned down offer to become the Secretary of Education – On his influences

Few conservatives are more revered than Thomas Sowell. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the famed economist and iconoclast opens up about his new book, ‘Discrimination and Disparities,’ outlines his pessimism about America’s future, names his influences, and much more. Show Roadmap– On his new book, “Discrimination and Disparities” – What Sowell makes of Trump administration one year in – Who is more responsible for the low unemployment rate: Obama or Trump? – Why Sowell is pessimistic about America’s future – Could Sowell fix America if he were dictator for a day? – How Sowell almost became a professional baseball player – Why Sowell turned down offer to become the Secretary of Education – On his influences

Episode 61: Thomas Sowell

In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the longtime progressive political commentator opens up about Trump, the politics of the Green New Deal, his friends in cable news, 2020 and so much more.    Show Roadmap   Press on what’s surprised him about the Trump presidency   Press on the one time he met Donald Trump   On what explains Trump's rise What three policies Press would institute if he were king for a day Is the Green New Deal a political loser for Democrats? On 2020 -- and why he isn't ready yet to support Bernie again On Jim Traficant, Tom Steyer, Roger Ailes, Matt Drudge, Bill O'Reilly, Sean Hannity, Rudy Giuliani and Dick Morris On his career and influences 

In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the longtime progressive political commentator opens up about Trump, the politics of the Green New Deal, his friends in cable news, 2020 and so much more. Show Roadmap  <ul> <li>Press on what’s surprised him about the Trump presidency</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Press on the one time he met Donald Trump</li> </ul> <ul> <li>On what explains Trump's rise</li> <li>What three policies Press would institute if he were king for a day</li> <li>Is the Green New Deal a political loser for Democrats?</li> <li>On 2020 -- and why he isn't ready yet to support Bernie again</li> <li>On Jim Traficant, Tom Steyer, Roger Ailes, Matt Drudge, Bill O'Reilly, Sean Hannity, Rudy Giuliani and Dick Morris</li> <li>On his career and influences</li> </ul>

Episode 81 : Bill Press

Don Lemon

If you watch cable news, you know who Don Lemon is. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the host of CNN Tonight talks covering and interviewing Trump, the state of cable news, why he doesn’t find any conservative writers compelling, and much more.  Road Map  Has Trump’s first year surprised Lemon? What Lemon has gleaned from his interactions with Trump How covering Trump is different from covering other presidents Is cable news good for the country? On the Trump supporters he hosts on his show Why Lemon thinks Trump is a racist Is CNN to blame for Trump’s election victory? Why Lemon doesn’t find any conservative writers compelling 

If you watch cable news, you know who Don Lemon is. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the host of CNN Tonight talks covering and interviewing Trump, the state of cable news, why he doesn’t find any conservative writers compelling, and much more. Road Map <ul> <li>Has Trump’s first year surprised Lemon?</li> <li>What Lemon has gleaned from his interactions with Trump</li> <li>How covering Trump is different from covering other presidents</li> <li>Is cable news good for the country?</li> <li>On the Trump supporters he hosts on his show</li> <li>Why Lemon thinks Trump is a racist</li> <li>Is CNN to blame for Trump’s election victory?</li> <li>Why Lemon doesn’t find any conservative writers compelling</li> </ul>

Episode 56: Don Lemon

Brian Stelter

Brian Stelter is CNN’s media critic-in-chief. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, CNN’s senior media correspondent and host of CNN’s “Reliable Sources” discusses covering the media in the Age of Trump, his thoughts on media bias, his relationship with famous media figures, his influences, and much more. Show Roadmap:   What has surprised Stelter about the Trump presidency. On his interactions with Trump. On how the media have covered Trump — and whether he thinks it has erred at all. Does the media try to keep us in a constant state of outrage? Does media political bias infect the news? On the pro-Trump voices at CNN. Stelter on his favorite non-CNN cable news shows. On how Trump changed presidential politics — and why he thinks Oprah 2020 could happen. Can he imagine a successful Trump presidency? On Jeff Zucker, Tucker Carlson, Alex Jones, Sean Hannity, Roger Ailes, Jared Kushner, and Matt Drudge. On his career and influences. 

Brian Stelter is CNN’s media critic-in-chief. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, CNN’s senior media correspondent and host of CNN’s “Reliable Sources” discusses covering the media in the Age of Trump, his thoughts on media bias, his relationship with famous media figures, his influences, and much more. Show Roadmap:  <ul> <li>What has surprised Stelter about the Trump presidency.</li> <li>On his interactions with Trump.</li> <li>On how the media have covered Trump — and whether he thinks it has erred at all.</li> <li>Does the media try to keep us in a constant state of outrage?</li> <li>Does media political bias infect the news?</li> <li>On the pro-Trump voices at CNN.</li> <li>Stelter on his favorite non-CNN cable news shows.</li> <li>On how Trump changed presidential politics — and why he thinks Oprah 2020 could happen.</li> <li>Can he imagine a successful Trump presidency?</li> <li>On Jeff Zucker, Tucker Carlson, Alex Jones, Sean Hannity, Roger Ailes, Jared Kushner, and Matt Drudge.</li> <li>On his career and influences.</li> </ul>

Episode 70: Brian Stelter

Niall Ferguson

At just 54 years old, Niall Ferguson may well be the most famous history professor in the world today. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the academic and prolific author talks about how the Trump administration is doing after a year in office, and discusses the state of the world, his influences and much more. Show Roadmap– Ferguson on what’s surprised him about the Trump administration – How the Trump administration has done after a year in office – On why Trump won – On whether Ferguson’s new book is really a case against populism – Ferguson gives his thoughts on world hotspots, from China to North Korea to Saudi Arabia – On his influences

At just 54 years old, Niall Ferguson may well be the most famous history professor in the world today. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the academic and prolific author talks about how the Trump administration is doing after a year in office, and discusses the state of the world, his influences and much more. Show Roadmap– Ferguson on what’s surprised him about the Trump administration – How the Trump administration has done after a year in office – On why Trump won – On whether Ferguson’s new book is really a case against populism – Ferguson gives his thoughts on world hotspots, from China to North Korea to Saudi Arabia – On his influences

Episode 59: Niall Ferguson

If you are a regular listener of The Jamie Weinstein Show, you know who Matt Lewis is. In his third appearance on the podcast, Lewis opens up about the 2020 presidential race, discusses whether he could vote for Trump or any of the Democratic presidential contenders and takes a slew of questions submitted on Twitter. Show Roadmap   On the state of Trump's presidency On the state of NeverTrump Will Trump get a primary challenge -- perhaps even from Ann Coulter? What he makes of the Democratic Field: Joe Biden, Beto, Kamala Harris, Mayor Pete, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren Could Matt vote for any of the Democratic candidates -- could he vote for Trump in 2020? Why does everyone hate Howard Schultz? Could a big name Democratic candidate we are not talking about still jump in the race? Twitter Qs from regular listeners of the show A unique set of closing questions 

If you are a regular listener of The Jamie Weinstein Show, you know who Matt Lewis is. In his third appearance on the podcast, Lewis opens up about the 2020 presidential race, discusses whether he could vote for Trump or any of the Democratic presidential contenders and takes a slew of questions submitted on Twitter. Show Roadmap  <ul> <li>On the state of Trump's presidency</li> <li>On the state of NeverTrump</li> <li>Will Trump get a primary challenge -- perhaps even from Ann Coulter?</li> <li>What he makes of the Democratic Field: Joe Biden, Beto, Kamala Harris, Mayor Pete, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren</li> <li>Could Matt vote for any of the Democratic candidates -- could he vote for Trump in 2020?</li> <li>Why does everyone hate Howard Schultz?</li> <li>Could a big name Democratic candidate we are not talking about still jump in the race?</li> <li>Twitter Qs from regular listeners of the show</li> <li>A unique set of closing questions</li> </ul>

Episode 84: Matt Lewis

Max Boot

For years, Max Boot considered himself a pillar of the conservative establishment. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the longtime conservative foreign policy intellectual and author of The Corrosion of Conservatism opens up about why he left the Republican Party, why he has changed his mind on various political issues since the election of Donald Trump, and much more. Show Roadmap:  What has surprised Boot since election of Donald Trump.   Why Boot thinks Trump won the Republican Primary.   On how he’s changed his mind on questions of race.   On admitting supporting the Iraq war was a mistake .   On why Boot only now began to “think for himself” — and whether that indicts his previous career as a conservative commentator.   Whether it is responsible to compare Russian interference in the 2016 election to 9/11.   On Lindsey Graham.   On who Boot hopes runs for President in 2020.   On what he would do if the 2020 presidential race was Trump vs Bernie Sanders.   On Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court.   What Boot makes of the different strands of Never Trumper-ism.   On Matt Drudge, Steve Bannon, Bill Buckley, and Marco Rubio.   On his career and influences. 

For years, Max Boot considered himself a pillar of the conservative establishment. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the longtime conservative foreign policy intellectual and author of The Corrosion of Conservatism opens up about why he left the Republican Party, why he has changed his mind on various political issues since the election of Donald Trump, and much more. Show Roadmap: <ul> <li>What has surprised Boot since election of Donald Trump.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Why Boot thinks Trump won the Republican Primary.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>On how he’s changed his mind on questions of race.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>On admitting supporting the Iraq war was a mistake .</li> </ul> <ul> <li>On why Boot only now began to “think for himself” — and whether that indicts his previous career as a conservative commentator.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Whether it is responsible to compare Russian interference in the 2016 election to 9/11.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>On Lindsey Graham.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>On who Boot hopes runs for President in 2020.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>On what he would do if the 2020 presidential race was Trump vs Bernie Sanders.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>On Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>What Boot makes of the different strands of Never Trumper-ism.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>On Matt Drudge, Steve Bannon, Bill Buckley, and Marco Rubio.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>On his career and influences.</li> </ul>

Episode 72: Max Boot

Sam Nunberg

Sam Nunberg was there for the early days of Trump’s presidential run.    In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the oft-fired former Trump aide who has been questioned in the Russia investigation opens up about the Trump presidency, his mentor Roger Stone, the state of the Russia investigation, and much more. Show Roadmap:   What’s surprised Nunberg about Trump’s presidency.   On the early days of the Trump campaign.   Nunberg on his interactions with Trump — and how he’s talked to him since he was elected.   Nunberg on why he thinks Trump won the Republican primary.   On his conversations with Trump and Roger Stone about Roy Cohn.   On the Russian investigation — and where he thinks it is going.   On he and Steve Bannon’s efforts in the 2018 midterm elections.   On Matt Drudge, Jared Kushner, and Sean Hannity.   On his influences. 

Sam Nunberg was there for the early days of Trump’s presidential run.   In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the oft-fired former Trump aide who has been questioned in the Russia investigation opens up about the Trump presidency, his mentor Roger Stone, the state of the Russia investigation, and much more. Show Roadmap: <ul> <li>What’s surprised Nunberg about Trump’s presidency.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>On the early days of the Trump campaign.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Nunberg on his interactions with Trump — and how he’s talked to him since he was elected.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Nunberg on why he thinks Trump won the Republican primary.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>On his conversations with Trump and Roger Stone about Roy Cohn.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>On the Russian investigation — and where he thinks it is going.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>On he and Steve Bannon’s efforts in the 2018 midterm elections.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>On Matt Drudge, Jared Kushner, and Sean Hannity.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>On his influences.</li> </ul>

Episode 79: Sam Nunberg

Darren Beattie is no stranger to controversy. In the latest "The Jamie Weinstein Show," the former White House speechwriter who was fired for giving a speech at a conference with nefarious connections opens up about why he thinks he got a raw deal, why he became the first non-tenured professor to endorse Trump, his influences and much more. Show Roadmap  On growing up in Palau   On his PhD thesis   On why he endorsed Trump and how he came to work for the administration   Beattie defends speaking at the HL Menken Club conference   On why he thinks Trump won the GOP primary   On foreign policy, immigration and more   On the Russian investigation   On his influences   On working for Matt Gaetz 

Darren Beattie is no stranger to controversy. In the latest "The Jamie Weinstein Show," the former White House speechwriter who was fired for giving a speech at a conference with nefarious connections opens up about why he thinks he got a raw deal, why he became the first non-tenured professor to endorse Trump, his influences and much more. Show Roadmap <ul> <li>On growing up in Palau</li> </ul> <ul> <li>On his PhD thesis</li> </ul> <ul> <li>On why he endorsed Trump and how he came to work for the administration</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Beattie defends speaking at the HL Menken Club conference</li> </ul> <ul> <li>On why he thinks Trump won the GOP primary</li> </ul> <ul> <li>On foreign policy, immigration and more</li> </ul> <ul> <li>On the Russian investigation</li> </ul> <ul> <li>On his influences</li> </ul> <ul> <li>On working for Matt Gaetz</li> </ul>

Episode 85: Darren Beattie

Mike Morell

Mike Morell spent a career studying and analyzing the world. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the former acting director of the Central Intelligence Agency opens up about the first two years of the Trump administration, the state of conflicts around the world, Jamal Khashoggi, and so much more. ShowRoadmap:     What’s surprised Morell about the first two years of the Trump administration.   What Morell thinks about the state of the war in Afghanistan.   The threat of Islamist terrorism 17 years after 9/11.   What are our options in North Korea?   Why Morell thinks China is America’s number one challenge — and will be for decades.   What Morell thinks of MBS — and how the president should have handled the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.   On the threat from Iran.   What Morell thinks of the “Russia Collusion” investigation.   Morell on how America’s military advantage is rapidly deteriorating.   Morell on his influences. 

Mike Morell spent a career studying and analyzing the world. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the former acting director of the Central Intelligence Agency opens up about the first two years of the Trump administration, the state of conflicts around the world, Jamal Khashoggi, and so much more. ShowRoadmap:   <ul> <li>What’s surprised Morell about the first two years of the Trump administration.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>What Morell thinks about the state of the war in Afghanistan.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>The threat of Islamist terrorism 17 years after 9/11.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>What are our options in North Korea?</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Why Morell thinks China is America’s number one challenge — and will be for decades.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>What Morell thinks of MBS — and how the president should have handled the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>On the threat from Iran.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>What Morell thinks of the “Russia Collusion” investigation.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Morell on how America’s military advantage is rapidly deteriorating.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Morell on his influences.</li> </ul>

Episode 77: Mike Morell

Jonathan Swan

Not too long after moving to the United States from Australia, Jonathan Swan has become one of the best-sourced White House reporters in the country. In this latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, Jonathan Swan, the star of Axios, opens up on what has surprised him about the Trump presidency, who holds influence in Trump world, how he achieved his rapid success, and much more. Show Roadmap:    What has surprised him since Trump took office? How Trump sees the world. On who, if anyone, Trump listens to for advice. On the role of Steve Bannon, Ivanka Trump and Roger Stone within Trump world. On whether anyone in the White House thinks Putin may have something on Trump. On whether Republicans in Congress will ever revolt. Is there any candidate Trump fears running against in 2020? On Matt Drudge, Anthony Scaramucci, Don Trump Jr., Sean Hannity and Elliott Broidy. How Swan became one of the best sourced White House correspondents. On his influences. 

Not too long after moving to the United States from Australia, Jonathan Swan has become one of the best-sourced White House reporters in the country. In this latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, Jonathan Swan, the star of Axios, opens up on what has surprised him about the Trump presidency, who holds influence in Trump world, how he achieved his rapid success, and much more. Show Roadmap:  <ul> <li>What has surprised him since Trump took office?</li> <li>How Trump sees the world.</li> <li>On who, if anyone, Trump listens to for advice.</li> <li>On the role of Steve Bannon, Ivanka Trump and Roger Stone within Trump world.</li> <li>On whether anyone in the White House thinks Putin may have something on Trump.</li> <li>On whether Republicans in Congress will ever revolt.</li> <li>Is there any candidate Trump fears running against in 2020?</li> <li>On Matt Drudge, Anthony Scaramucci, Don Trump Jr., Sean Hannity and Elliott Broidy.</li> <li>How Swan became one of the best sourced White House correspondents.</li> <li>On his influences.</li> </ul>

Episode 65: Jonathan Swan

Thomas Ravenel

Thomas Ravenel, the State Treasurer of South Carolina in 2007, is now a star on the reality TV show Southern Charm. In this engaging interview, we chat about the federal drug charges that removed him from office, where he would be if the charges hadn’t happened, his political views, and more. You’ll be surprised at the twists and turns that this interview takes as we make our way from Donald Trump, legalizing drugs, reality TV, and more. Show Notes  Why Thomas felt that Trump was going to win the election How he would have handled Donald Trump on the debate stage When his views started to skew more Libertarian Why he would make drastic cuts to the federal defense budget If he wants to run for office again or not Why he thinks drugs should be legalized About his drug issue and time in jail If he would ever run for president How he thinks Southern Charm has helped his image in South Carolina or hurt it Why his family didn’t want him to do Southern Charm What he thinks of our South Carolina politicians including Lindsay Graham Where he would be today if didn’t have a federal drug conviction Walking through how his conviction happened and why he thinks he was wronged Why he doesn’t regret doing Southern Charm Who he is actually friends with in real life from Southern Charm What to do if you find yourself in Charleston, South Carolina Why he is to the left of Democrats on many issues  Links  Thomas Ravenel Wikipedia article Southern Charm on Bravo Fitsnews 

Thomas Ravenel, the State Treasurer of South Carolina in 2007, is now a star on the reality TV show Southern Charm. In this engaging interview, we chat about the federal drug charges that removed him from office, where he would be if the charges hadn’t happened, his political views, and more. You’ll be surprised at the twists and turns that this interview takes as we make our way from Donald Trump, legalizing drugs, reality TV, and more. Show Notes <ul> <li>Why Thomas felt that Trump was going to win the election</li> <li>How he would have handled Donald Trump on the debate stage</li> <li>When his views started to skew more Libertarian</li> <li>Why he would make drastic cuts to the federal defense budget</li> <li>If he wants to run for office again or not</li> <li>Why he thinks drugs should be legalized</li> <li>About his drug issue and time in jail</li> <li>If he would ever run for president</li> <li>How he thinks Southern Charm has helped his image in South Carolina or hurt it</li> <li>Why his family didn’t want him to do Southern Charm</li> <li>What he thinks of our South Carolina politicians including Lindsay Graham</li> <li>Where he would be today if didn’t have a federal drug conviction</li> <li>Walking through how his conviction happened and why he thinks he was wronged</li> <li>Why he doesn’t regret doing Southern Charm</li> <li>Who he is actually friends with in real life from Southern Charm</li> <li>What to do if you find yourself in Charleston, South Carolina</li> <li>Why he is to the left of Democrats on many issues</li> </ul> Links <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Ravenel" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Thomas Ravenel Wikipedia article</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.bravotv.com/southern-charm" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Southern Charm on Bravo</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fitsnews.com/category/sc-politics/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Fitsnews</a></li> </ul>

Episode 31: Thomas Ravenel

Alexander Nazaryan

Alexander Nazaryan believes his book on the Trump administration isn't like all the others. In the latest episode of "The Jamie Weinstein Show," the author of the new book "The Best People" opens up on Trump's presidency, the media's coverage of Trump, his new book and much more. Show Roadmap What's surprised Nazaryan about Trump's presidency Why Nazaryan thinks Trump won Why Nazaryan agrees with conservative criticism that the media is liberally biased What makes Nazaryan's book different than the other books on the Trump administration What Nazaryan learned about Trump's decision making process On whether those who cooperated with Nazaryan get better treatment than those who didn't in his book On the revelations in Nazaryan's new book Nazaryan defends certain quotes in his book On his career and influences

Alexander Nazaryan believes his book on the Trump administration isn't like all the others. In the latest episode of "The Jamie Weinstein Show," the author of the new book "The Best People" opens up on Trump's presidency, the media's coverage of Trump, his new book and much more. Show Roadmap What's surprised Nazaryan about Trump's presidency Why Nazaryan thinks Trump won Why Nazaryan agrees with conservative criticism that the media is liberally biased What makes Nazaryan's book different than the other books on the Trump administration What Nazaryan learned about Trump's decision making process On whether those who cooperated with Nazaryan get better treatment than those who didn't in his book On the revelations in Nazaryan's new book Nazaryan defends certain quotes in his book On his career and influences

Episode 86:  Alexander Nazaryan

Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Ayaan Hirsi Ali has never been afraid to speak her mind. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the former Dutch politician and Hoover institution scholar opens up on Trump, explains how her views on Islam have changed, names her influences, and much more. Show Roadmap – Ali on Trump’s first year in office – Ali summarizes her harrowing life story – How and why Ali’s views on Islam have changed over the last decade – Are Ali’s suggestions for reforming Islam practical? – What Ali thinks of Prince Salman of Saudi Arabia – Ali on her new report, “The Challenge of Dawa”‘ – Ali on her fight against female genital mutilation – Once a Dutch politician, would Ali ever consider running for political office in America? – Ali on her influences

Ayaan Hirsi Ali has never been afraid to speak her mind. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the former Dutch politician and Hoover institution scholar opens up on Trump, explains how her views on Islam have changed, names her influences, and much more. Show Roadmap – Ali on Trump’s first year in office – Ali summarizes her harrowing life story – How and why Ali’s views on Islam have changed over the last decade – Are Ali’s suggestions for reforming Islam practical? – What Ali thinks of Prince Salman of Saudi Arabia – Ali on her new report, “The Challenge of Dawa”‘ – Ali on her fight against female genital mutilation – Once a Dutch politician, would Ali ever consider running for political office in America? – Ali on her influences

Episode 60: Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Neera Tanden

Few Democrats are as plugged into the Democratic political scene as Neera Tanden. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the president of the Center for American Progress, who was reported to be in line for a big White House gig if Hillary Clinton won the 2016 election, opens up about the Trump administration, the internal battles within the Democratic Party, re-evaluating Ted Kennedy and Bill Clinton in the age of #MeToo, and much more. Show Roadmap  Evaluating the Trump presidency What Tanden thought when Trump entered the 2016 presidential race Whether the Democratic Party deserves any blame for Trump’s rise On whether “the Resistance” should ever work with the White House On whether she believes Trump should be impeached On the Democrats in 2020 and whether she thinks Trump can win re-election On Tom Steyer, Ivanka Trump, Matt Drudge and Steve Bannon On her career and influences 

Few Democrats are as plugged into the Democratic political scene as Neera Tanden. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the president of the Center for American Progress, who was reported to be in line for a big White House gig if Hillary Clinton won the 2016 election, opens up about the Trump administration, the internal battles within the Democratic Party, re-evaluating Ted Kennedy and Bill Clinton in the age of #MeToo, and much more. Show Roadmap <ul> <li>Evaluating the Trump presidency</li> <li>What Tanden thought when Trump entered the 2016 presidential race</li> <li>Whether the Democratic Party deserves any blame for Trump’s rise</li> <li>On whether “the Resistance” should ever work with the White House</li> <li>On whether she believes Trump should be impeached</li> <li>On the Democrats in 2020 and whether she thinks Trump can win re-election</li> <li>On Tom Steyer, Ivanka Trump, Matt Drudge and Steve Bannon</li> <li>On her career and influences</li> </ul>

Episode 62: Neera Tanden

George Shultz

A Marine who fought in World War II, a PhD economist, a successful businessman, and a Cabinet secretary four times over, George P. Shultz has lived an impressive life. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, from the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, the 97-year-old former Secretary of State opens up on the prospects for peace on the Korean Peninsula, what made President Ronald Reagan a great leader, his career, and much more. Show Roadmap– Shultz weighs the prospects for peace on the Korean peninsula – Shultz’s thoughts on former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson – What Shultz makes of Prince Salman in Saudi Arabia – How the U.S. should handle Russia – What Shultz thinks are the greatest threats facing America – Is China destined to be an American adversary? – What made Ronald Reagan a great leader – Shultz provides career advice – What Nixon got right

A Marine who fought in World War II, a PhD economist, a successful businessman, and a Cabinet secretary four times over, George P. Shultz has lived an impressive life. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, from the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, the 97-year-old former Secretary of State opens up on the prospects for peace on the Korean Peninsula, what made President Ronald Reagan a great leader, his career, and much more. Show Roadmap– Shultz weighs the prospects for peace on the Korean peninsula – Shultz’s thoughts on former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson – What Shultz makes of Prince Salman in Saudi Arabia – How the U.S. should handle Russia – What Shultz thinks are the greatest threats facing America – Is China destined to be an American adversary? – What made Ronald Reagan a great leader – Shultz provides career advice – What Nixon got right

Episode 58: George Shultz

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