Podcast · 82 episodes
The 1600
by Newsweek · English
The 1600 is an unfiltered guide to the politics and culture defining the Trump era. Newsweek's Carlo Versano explores the forces reshaping our world with help from lawmakers, experts and modern thinkers.
Latest episodes
Is Donald Trump Capable of Ego Death? w/ Anthony ScaramucciAnthony Scaramucci argues that America’s polarization and Trump’s rise stem from three “catastrophic” policy choices after the Cold War: (1) privileging China in 1990s trade (unchecked predatory…29 Sep 2026 · 52 min
Mitch Landrieu's Advice to Democrats On Winning the SouthMitch Landrieu argues the American South is the “new epicenter” of politics and culture, driven by demographic shifts and political investment.28 Sep 2026 · 45 min
Andrew Yang on How to Regulate AI and Whether He'll Run Again Both parties’ failure to address “men and boys” issues; bipartisan policy ideas; and Andrew Yang’s views on regulating AI (including an “off switch”) amid job displacement fears.17 Sep 2026 · 57 min
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Is Donald Trump Capable of Ego Death? w/ Anthony ScaramucciAnthony Scaramucci argues that America’s polarization and Trump’s rise stem from three “catastrophic” policy choices after the Cold War: (1) privileging China in 1990s trade (unchecked predatory…29 Sep 2026 · 52 min · 27 chapters
Mitch Landrieu's Advice to Democrats On Winning the SouthMitch Landrieu argues the American South is the “new epicenter” of politics and culture, driven by demographic shifts and political investment.28 Sep 2026 · 45 min · 19 chapters
Andrew Yang on How to Regulate AI and Whether He'll Run Again Both parties’ failure to address “men and boys” issues; bipartisan policy ideas; and Andrew Yang’s views on regulating AI (including an “off switch”) amid job displacement fears.17 Sep 2026 · 57 min · 23 chapters
Jessica Tarlov on Working at Fox News and Building a New American CenterJessica Tarlov discusses her experience as a liberal on Fox News’ The Five, how she handles criticism (including Trump’s attacks), and the ideas in her book I Disagree: Winning Arguments Without…14 Sep 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 22 chapters
Is The West Sowing The Seeds of It’s Own Demise? W/ Dr. Gad SaadDr. Gad Saad argues the West is “dying of kindness” via “suicidal empathy,” where empathy becomes dysregulated and is applied to wrong targets, overriding deontological limits and producing…31 Aug 2026 · 56 min · 24 chapters
A Democrat Who Understands the Assignment w/ Rep. Jake Auchincloss | The 1600Massachusetts Rep. Jake Auchincloss discusses the “abundance” housing agenda (starter homes, zoning reform, 21st Century Road to Housing Act), wealth inequality and tax policy (wealth tax, closing…24 Aug 2026 · 37 min · 19 chapters
AI Data Centers Are the Most Speculative Bubble in History w/ Ed ZitronThe episode argues that the AI boom—especially AI data centers—is a speculative bubble driven by circular financing between big tech (Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Meta) and two LLM providers (OpenAI…17 Aug 2026 · 1 h 17 min · 27 chapters
The Worst Thing Trump Can Do in the Midterms w/ Jeffrey Toobin | The 1600A legal/procedural “nightmare scenario” for the 2024/2026 midterms: after Election Day, if House results are certified but Trump claims fraud, Speaker Mike Johnson could fire the House clerk and…10 Aug 2026 · 48 min · 23 chapters
The Future of NASA: Artemis, Space Exploration and the Fight Over Funding | The 1600NASA’s Artemis lunar program versus proposed FY2027 NASA budget cuts that would sharply reduce science funding, plus how public advocacy, commercial space, and China factor into the “space race.”3 Aug 2026 · 50 min · 19 chapters
Is the Sun Setting on the American Empire? | The 1600Whether the U.S. is entering a “late Roman Empire” style decline, using political theory and Edward Gibbon’s History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (first volume published Feb. 1776).27 Jul 2026 · 28 min · 13 chapters
How the Super El Niño Could Reignite the Climate MovementHow a “super El Niño” plus record heat will likely bring climate back into headlines, and why cheap clean energy (solar, wind, batteries) can reignite political momentum despite media fatigue and…22 Jul 2026 · 44 min · 19 chapters
ICE Is Back. Has Anything Changed? Ft. John SandwegImmigration enforcement under ICE, focusing on whether tactics have changed and why traffic/vehicle stops have led to deadly shootings.20 Jul 2026 · 43 min · 19 chapters
Why America's Family Farms Are Disappearing ft. Brian Reisinger | The 1600Disappearing American family farms amid economic pressure, policy distortions, trade/tariff shocks, technology that favors scale, and the resulting mental-health crisis.13 Jul 2026 · 43 min · 19 chapters
The Radical Moderate’s Guide to Life w/ Dr. Lauren Hall | The 1600The episode argues that Democrats and left-leaning elites misread why Trump voters supported him, fueling institutional distrust and polarization.6 Jul 2026 · 59 min · 23 chapters
Medal of Honor Recipient Col. Jack Jacobs Reflects on America at 250 | The 1600On the eve of America’s 250th birthday, Medal of Honor recipient Col. Jack Jacobs discusses what patriotism means now, why the U.S.1 Jul 2026 · 52 min · 20 chapters
The Housing Market Is Completely Stuck — Here’s Why with Daryl Fairweather | The 1600The U.S. housing market is “completely stuck” due to a lock-in effect from low pandemic mortgage rates, high current mortgage rates, and supply constraints from zoning/red tape, labor shortages, high…29 Jun 2026 · 47 min · 24 chapters
The Things Trump's Doing That's Driving Lewis Black Mad Right NowLewis Black rants about what Trump-era actions and broader U.S. politics/media culture are doing to the country, mixing in sports and entertainment examples (Knicks championship, UFC on the White…22 Jun 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 26 chapters
This Father’s Day, Let’s Finally Give Dads Some CreditFather’s Day and men’s mental health month, arguing that the “lazy dad” stereotype is outdated; fathers are increasingly doing childcare/housework and are needed for children and society.19 Jun 2026 · 48 min · 22 chapters
MS NOW's Ali Velshi on Covering Trump, the Mess at CBS and Press Freedom Under ThreatAli Velshi discusses press freedom and “bearing witness” amid political pressure, media firings at CBS News, and threats to journalists during immigration enforcement and protests.15 Jun 2026 · 49 min · 22 chapters
Why Not All Billionaires Are Created Equal with Dylan RatiganThe episode argues the U.S. economy is “K-shaped”: stock markets hit highs while inflation, energy shocks, and consumer hardship worsen.3 Jun 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 24 chapters
Pope Leo Does the Lord's Work in Taking on Our AI Overlords w/ Christopher HaleThe episode discusses Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical, Magnificent Humanity, and how the Catholic Church frames the rise of artificial general intelligence as a moral, political, and institutional…29 May 2026 · 46 min · 30 chapters
The Apology America Owes the Class of 2026A viral backlash at commencement speeches argues that elites promoting AI ignore how AI will soon disrupt entry-level white-collar jobs, leaving the Class of 2026 “screwed.” The host frames it as an…27 May 2026 · 14 min · 4 chapters
Is SCOTUS The Last Defense Against Trump? With Sarah IsgurWhether the Supreme Court is the “last defense” against Trump, and how the Court actually decides cases amid executive-branch power and a weakened Congress.22 May 2026 · 31 min · 15 chapters
Clinton Political Insider Reveals Secret For Democrats' SuccessLanny Davis argues Democrats can win by adopting a “Third Way” like Bill Clinton’s: fiscal conservatism (balanced budgets, no deficit/credit-card spending), progressive social tolerance with…20 May 2026 · 40 min · 18 chapters