The French Election Connection

Virginia Heffernan talks to Politico's Josh Dawsey about the reactions within the White House to the last 36 hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Touko 201720min

Jacob Weisberg, Katie Roiphe, and Philip Gourevitch discuss Herman Melville's The Confidence Man and just what the book can tell us about President Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Touko 201742min

Jamelle Bouie talks to Slate's Katy Waldman about why the President's "uncontrollable rage powers his ruthlessness – and his ineptitude." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Touko 201720min

Updated at 6:00PM (EST) --- Jacob Weisberg chats with Lawfare's Editor-in-Chief (and friend of James Comey's), Benjamin Wittes, about how the Russia investigation proceeds from here and ponder what Comey's response will be. Plus, Virginia Heffernan talks to Tom Nichols about why Democrats and Republicans alike shouldn't be hysterical following yesterday's events. Trumpcast is brought to you by Blinkist, the app that transforms best-selling non-fiction books into powerful packs you can read or listen to in just 15 minutes. Go to Blinkist.com/trumpcast right now to start your free trial or get three months off your yearly plan when you join today. Trumpcast is brought to you by Policy Genius. Shop and compare all the top rated life insurance companies in one place. Go to PolicyGenius.com today to save over 40 percent off other prices for life insurance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Touko 201754min

Jacob Weisberg talks to the New York Times' columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin about how businesses are modulating their reaction towards the Trump administration's varying policy positions and the President's Twitter feed. Also, is Gary Cohn next in line for Fed Chair? Trumpcast is brought to you by Indochino, the company that’s reinventing men’s fashion. Go to Indochino.com to get any premium Indochino suit for just $389, plus free shipping, when you use promo code trumpcast at checkout. Trumpcast is brought to you by theSkimm. Get all the important news you need every morning in one simple email. Sign up today at theskimm.com/trumpcast and you’ll be entered to win a 250 dollar Visa gift card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Touko 201722min

Jacob Weisberg talks to the surgeon and writer Atul Gawande about the AHCA and why its passing would be a catastrophe for the very people that voted for him. Trumpcast is brought to you by Legacybox, the simple and affordable way to get your recorded moments digitally preserved on DVD or thumb drive. For a limited time, go to Legacybox.com/trumpcastto get a 40 percent discount on your order. Trumpcast is brought to you by Indochino, the company that’s reinventing men’s fashion. Go to Indochino.com to get any premium Indochino suit for just $389, plus free shipping, when you use promo code trumpcast at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Touko 201734min

Virginia Heffernan talks to Kate Imbach about the photos Melania Trump has taken over the years and what we can takeaway from them to learn more about our First Lady. Trumpcast is brought to you by Blue Apron. Create delicious meals at home with fresh ingredients delivered right to your door. Get your first THREE meals FREE – with FREE shipping – by going to BlueApron.com/trumpcast. Trumpcast is brought to you by MeUndies. It’s time to elevate your underwear game to the next level. Get 20 percent off your first pair by going to MeUndies.com/trumpcast. Slate Plus members, stick around at the end of the show for a conversation with Slate's Katy Waldman about all the anonymous sources inside The White House. If you're not a Slate Plus member you can join by going to slate.com/trumpcastplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Touko 201725min

Jacob Weisberg, Virginia Heffernan, and Jamelle Bouie discuss whether or not the Trump threat has receded, how the opposition is faring against the Trump administration, and how the press is doing thus far in covering a President who's words don't mean anything. This show was recorded in front of a live audience at The Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on April 30th, 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Touko 20171h 7min