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.
What this show covers
MidtermsElon MuskTrump White HouseSusie WilesMichael WolffRussiaCampaign strategyRepublicansKimberly Guilfoylepolitical strategyCongresselection falloutWest WingPutinMAGA
What listeners will find here
A brutal Ohio ad, GOP panic, and new cracks in Trump’s coalition
The episode digs into Republicans’ anxious final stretch before the midterms, led by the backlash to a harsh Ohio campaign ad targeting Amy Acton. Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles connect that uproar to Trump’s political instincts, ballot fights in Alaska, Russia tensions, and fresh allegations involving Alina Habba.
Why Trump’s check-in on Susie Wiles could signal trouble inside his orbit
Trump’s scrutiny of chief of staff Susie Wiles drives a conversation about loyalty, instability, and power inside his White House. Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles also dig into Katie Zacharia’s debut, Kimberly Guilfoyle’s next move, and the Trump-Musk-Putin triangle.
If Trump loses Congress, what happens the next morning?
This episode looks at the aftermath of a possible midterm defeat for Donald Trump and the political chaos that could follow. Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles explore whether he would reject the result, blame allies, and keep himself at the center of the story even in loss.
Inside Trump’s latest West Wing turmoil—and the money war shaping Congress
Trump’s White House is portrayed as a place of ego, loyalty, and dysfunction, with a rough press secretary debut, a sudden firing, and questions about Susie Wiles’ future. The episode also turns to Elon Musk’s reported $300 million midterm push and what that kind of money could mean for Senate races and control of Congress.
Wolff and Coles probe Trump’s money motives, Putin fixation, and midterm fallout
Trump’s ambitions for the presidency are the focus as Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles examine money, power, and how he might respond if Democrats win the midterms. The conversation also ranges from Iran to JD Vance, Melania Trump, and Natalie Harp’s role in Trump’s orbit.
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