Podcast · 82 episodes
The 1600, page 2
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.
All episodes, page 2
The Sports Gambling Experiment Has Failed — What Can We Do About It? | The 1600Tyler Ransom argues that U.S. legalization of mobile sports betting after the 2018 Supreme Court decision (PASPA overturned) has produced measurable social harms and that the “frictionless”…18 May 2026 · 32 min · 15 chapters
U.S. Militarism Is Destroying the Planet, According to Abby MartinAbby Martin argues that U.S. militarism is a major driver of climate destruction and global pollution, and that climate and anti-war movements are being kept separate.15 May 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 23 chapters
The Millionaire Tech Bro Running Against Millionaire Tech BrosShoykat Chakrabarti, a progressive tech worker running for California’s 11th District (San Francisco) after Nancy Pelosi’s retirement, argues the Democratic Party is failing its base and lacks a…13 May 2026 · 50 min · 22 chapters
'Hope and Change' Led to More of the Same: Revisiting Obama's Presidency ft. David SirotaA left-leaning critique of Barack Obama’s presidency as the “Hope and Change” turning into “more of the same,” arguing it helped enable the political backlash that culminated in Donald Trump.11 May 2026 · 54 min · 19 chapters
Putin's Bunker, the Drug Economy and Kamala's Comeback: Answering Your QuestionsA “mailbag” episode answering ~100 listener questions on geopolitics, U.S.8 May 2026 · 27 min · 9 chapters
Why Do We Hate When Men Succeed? With Lisa BrittonLisa Britton argues that society “demonizes male ambition” and neglects boys and men, creating crises in education, mental health, and social stability.6 May 2026 · 59 min · 39 chapters
The Ex-Journalist Declaring War on AI SlopThe episode argues that the internet is becoming saturated with AI “slop” (text, images, and even AI agents), making it hard to tell what’s real.4 May 2026 · 44 min · 25 chapters
America's 250th Birthday: Controversy Surrounding the Dueling Groups Planning CelebrationsThe America 250th birthday celebration and the dispute over who controls the event branding and federal funding, contrasting America 250 (Congress-created, nonpartisan) with Trump-aligned Freedom 250.1 May 2026 · 24 min · 9 chapters
What Sharon McMahon Would Have Said At UVU Commencement Before Charlie Kirk CancellationSharon McMahon, a civics educator and bestselling author, discusses why UVU rescinded her planned commencement invitation after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the resulting security threats, and her…29 Apr 2026 · 45 min · 22 chapters
Inside The Chaos At White House Correspondents’ DinnerThe hosts and guests recount the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Hilton in Washington, D.C., which ended early after a lone gunman breached outer hotel security and fired near/approaching…26 Apr 2026 · 14 min · 6 chapters
Who's Up and Who's Down in the (Way Too Early) 2028 Democratic PrimaryA “way too early” Democratic primary power ranking for the 2028 presidential race, focusing on electability rather than policy.24 Apr 2026 · 31 min · 14 chapters
The Great Economic Heist Extracting Trillions From America ft. Dylan RatiganDylan Ratigan revisits his 2011 MSNBC “viral rant” about the U.S. being “extracted” through banking, trade, and taxation, arguing both parties protect the same institutional system.22 Apr 2026 · 55 min · 21 chapters
Could AI Accidentally Solve Climate Change? — With Amy HarderWhether the AI boom could accidentally help solve climate change by driving faster deployment of energy infrastructure, while also creating a major electricity demand shock from AI data centers.20 Apr 2026 · 46 min · 19 chapters
How Pope Leo Became Trump's Most Effective Moral Rival with Christopher HaleThe escalating Vatican–Trump conflict, framed as Pope Leo XIV becoming Trump’s “moral rival,” driven by Leo’s critiques of the Iran war, U.S.16 Apr 2026 · 45 min · 20 chapters
Why This Iranian-American Supports Trump's WarThe episode argues that Iran is resilient and that the U.S. should intensify economic pressure—specifically Trump’s naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz—to weaken the Iranian regime and enable…15 Apr 2026 · 41 min · 16 chapters
America's Largest Minority Voting Bloc Is Up for Grabs with Mike MadridMike Madrid argues the 2024 Latino vote shift away from Democrats is “de-alignment,” driven mainly by economic pocketbook concerns and rejection of both parties’ failures, not a move to Republicans.13 Apr 2026 · 40 min · 15 chapters
Donald Trump Has No Friends ft. Anthony ScaramucciAnthony Scaramucci argues Donald Trump has “no friends,” describes Trump’s private/public charm as manipulative, and claims Trump’s decision-making helped drive escalation in the Middle East…6 Apr 2026 · 58 min · 21 chapters
Done With MAGA? There's a Support Group for ThatRich Logis, founder of Leaving MAGA, explains why he left the MAGA movement and describes the group’s free support model for people and families trying to reconcile with MAGA relatives.3 Apr 2026 · 47 min · 21 chapters
How Trump's Iran War is Squeezing Your Wallet with Justin WolfersThe episode argues that Trump’s Iran war is worsening U.S. economic conditions—especially via higher oil and energy prices—while markets and public messaging are unreliable.1 Apr 2026 · 47 min · 16 chapters
Going Inside Trump's Head with Geraldo RiveraGeraldo Rivera discusses the rationale and shifting goals of the U.S. war involving Iran, compares it to his Iraq experience, and argues Trump delayed a “logical next step” against Cuba.30 Mar 2026 · 29 min · 12 chapters
Why Trump Wages War When the Markets Are Closed, and How Some Traders Are Profiting HandsomelyThe episode argues that Trump’s most market-moving announcements about Iran (tariffs, Greenland, potential strikes, “boots on the ground,” and ceasefire talk) are timed around Wall Street’s…27 Mar 2026 · 11 min · 4 chapters
Can We Talk About Israel? With Glenn GreenwaldGlenn Greenwald discusses the Trump administration’s current push toward military action against Iran, arguing it is driven largely by Israel’s long-term goal of weakening Iran and achieving regional…25 Mar 2026 · 58 min · 29 chapters
Why Gen-Z Isn't Buying What Millennials Are Selling in a K-Shaped Economy ft. Eugene HealeyIn this episode of *The 1600*, host Carlo Versano interviews Eugene Healey, a TikTok creator and brand consultant.23 Mar 2026 · 39 min · 12 chapters
Making Sense of Trump's Shifting Justification for War with IranAn unfiltered guide to the politics and culture defining the Trump era, exploring the forces reshaping our world with insights from lawmakers, experts, and modern thinkers.20 Mar 2026 · 16 min · 8 chapters