

59 episodes
by The Daily Beast, Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles · English
Character is destiny and no character has defined or deformed the 21st century more than Donald Trump. In this new podcast series, the definitive Trump biographer Michael Wolff joins forces with the Daily Beast’s provocateur-in-chief Joanna Coles to crack open the psyche of the man the world can’t stop watching. Coles and Wolff balance candor with curiosity as they dissect Trump’s thoughts and actions and try to answer the ultimate question: what drives the most powerful man alive? This is the analysis no one else has the access, authority, or ambition to deliver. Ignore it at your peril. New episodes every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; early drops on YouTube. If you’re not already a subscriber to The Daily Beast, it’s easy! Just sign up here.

The hosts argue Trump is “self-destructing” ahead of the midterms, with affordability (rising prices, inflation pressures, higher interest rates) as his biggest vulnerability.
18 Sep 2026 · 47m · 17 chapters
The hosts dissect Donald Trump’s “conflict-first” messaging and argue it drives policy backfires and institutional damage.
16 Sep 2026 · 1h 3m · 18 chapters
The episode argues Trump “staged his own political funeral” by centering himself at a moment when Republicans need to focus on midterm issues, while unintentionally giving rivals a platform to…
13 Sep 2026 · 1h 14m · 26 chapters
The episode is a political analysis of Donald Trump’s behavior and messaging around the Republican National Convention (“Trumpalooza”) and upcoming midterms, framed as “Inside Trump’s Head.” Hosts…
11 Sep 2026 · 1h 2m · 19 chapters
The episode is a satirical political roundup focused on Trump’s media strategy and the far-right’s imitation of it, plus commentary on European far-right politics and ongoing U.S.
9 Sep 2026 · 1h 1m · 18 chapters
Michael Wolff and host discuss Donald Trump’s hair “patch kit” (not a wig), his choice to fly on an allegedly insecure Qatari plane, and broader Trump administration themes: a “Donald J.
6 Sep 2026 · 1h 6m · 14 chapters
The episode argues that Donald Trump’s “fatal flaw” is management failure—he’s intimidated by competence and can’t seek advice—illustrated by Pete Hegseth’s alleged incompetence and potential firing,…
4 Sep 2026 · 1h 1m · 22 chapters
The episode argues that Melania Trump “monetizes” the First Lady role while staying largely absent from White House duties, and connects this to broader themes of Trump-era media/legal tactics and…
2 Sep 2026 · 1h 5m · 18 chapters
The episode argues that Trump’s “MAGA candidates” and election tactics will backfire in the upcoming midterms, even though Trump’s name on the ballot can energize voters.
30 Aug 2026 · 48m · 10 chapters
The hosts argue Trump’s second-term staffing and decision-making are driven by insecurity and loyalty tests, leading to incompetence across politics, economics, arts funding, and national security.
28 Aug 2026 · 1h 8m · 25 chapters
The episode is a political-and-culture roundup focused on Donald Trump’s campaign-era behavior and the Trump administration’s alleged priorities.
26 Aug 2026 · 54m · 19 chapters
The episode argues that Melania Trump has effectively “abdicated” official First Lady duties by rarely staying at the White House and by using her role to monetize private business and sponsorships.
23 Aug 2026 · 1h 1m · 22 chapters
The episode argues that Donald Trump’s decision-making is driven by personal relationships—especially his aide Natalie Harp—and uses her “love letters” to illustrate alleged mismanagement, staff…
21 Aug 2026 · 1h 5m · 22 chapters
The episode argues that Natalie Harp (also spelled Harp/Hart in places) became an unusually powerful, omnipresent figure in Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign and White House orbit—described as a “second…
19 Aug 2026 · 1h 6m · 24 chapters
The episode argues Trump’s behavior is driven by mental “fixations” and that aides and institutions around him scramble to satisfy his demands, often ignoring legal limits.
16 Aug 2026 · 1h 2m · 21 chapters
The episode discusses why people obsess over Donald Trump’s health—specifically the rumor he wears diapers—and broader claims about Trump’s “invulnerability,” the West Wing’s hostility toward the…
14 Aug 2026 · 1h 1m · 18 chapters
The episode argues that Donald Trump leaked/engineered a “decoy plane” operation involving Air Force One—reportedly sending staff and journalists on a proxy flight while Trump was moved via a…
12 Aug 2026 · 58m · 18 chapters
The hosts discuss Trump’s obsession with a “ballroom” expansion at the White House after a court stay, arguing it’s driven by his desire for big audiences and appearances rather than national…
9 Aug 2026 · 1h 2m · 19 chapters
The episode is a satirical political discussion framed around RFK Jr.’s campaign messaging and broader Trump administration chaos.
7 Aug 2026 · 1h 2m · 18 chapters
The episode centers on political fallout from Donald Trump’s obsession with the Washington, D.C.
5 Aug 2026 · 1h 7m · 25 chapters
The hosts dissect Donald Trump’s visit to Camp David as a desperate attempt to appear “presidential,” arguing it’s performative rather than substantive.
2 Aug 2026 · 1h 5m · 21 chapters
The episode argues that Donald Trump’s presidency is collapsing because his foreign-policy blunders and political impulsiveness keep backfiring, with a focus on Ukraine/Russia, Israel/Iran, and…
31 Jul 2026 · 1h 10m · 18 chapters
The hosts discuss Donald Trump’s political strategy after leaving office, arguing he plans to remain dominant from Mar-a-Lago rather than fade.
29 Jul 2026 · 1h 8m · 25 chapters
Discussion of what happens after Donald Trump’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner “meltdown/bombing,” arguing it revealed his fixation on audiences he doesn’t respect, his desperation, and his…
26 Jul 2026 · 1h · 20 chapters