THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent
Every weekday, The New Republic’s Greg Sargent brings you a fresh way of thinking about the biggest political stories of the moment, offered up in an entertaining, information-packed conversation with a leading lawmaker, journalist, or newsmaker. We go deep into the stories behind the headlines leading TNR and other news outlets—while making it fun and fast.
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Trump Exposes the Truth About His “Leave It to ...
In a new interview, Trump makes it plain: He's just fine with anti-choice extremism in red states running wild. That could give Democrats a big boost in state legislative races.
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Elon Musk’s Weird Obsession With “Low Birth Rat...
When the tech billionaire promoted a virulent speech by a Dutch white nationalist, it opened a window on a far right movement to get people (some people, anyway) to have more babies.
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How Trump’s Insane Rant About “Gutless” Bill Ba...
Trump belittles his former attorney general, who promptly goes on CNN and downplays the threat Trump poses, perfectly capturing how the MAGA-GOP cycle of humiliation works.
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Inside the Nasty Shadow War Between The New Yor...
A startling new report on the White House's anger over The Times's coverage of Donald Trump and President Biden should prompt a broader media reckoning.
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MAGA Rage at Mike Johnson Suddenly Takes a Dark...
With a range of MAGA personalities erupting at the Speaker over Ukraine aid, it's time to take seriously the signals they're sending about what a second Trump presidency would look like.
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Don’t Be Fooled: Here’s How We Know RFK Jr. Is ...
With Donald Trump and Republicans suddenly professing worry that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid could hurt them, a top strategist warns us not to get snowed by their scam.
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Why Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Fury Is About to G...
With the MAGA Congresswoman threatening to oust Mike Johnson for his pro-Ukraine heresy, her antics could now imperil GOP control of the House.
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How Trump’s Rage At Hush Money Trial Is Already...
With arguments beginning this week in Donald Trump's trial, a data analyst explains how the proceedings are already making him look "sad and trapped and small."
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Trump’s Bizarre Rants Over Wind Power Are More ...
If Donald Trump wins the White House again, his love of fossil fuels and hatred of renewable energy sources could translate into an absolute catastrophe.
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Kari Lake’s Vile New Threat of “Glock” Violence...
With Lake urging supporters to "strap on a Glock," we talked to a counter-terrorism official during the Trump presidency about how political violence went mainstream in the MAGA movement.
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Finally, Mike Johnson Makes His Move to Shiv Ma...
With the Speaker moving forward on bills funding aid to Ukraine and Israel, braving MAGA fury, an influential Democratic Congresswoman lays out what we should expect to happen next.
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Why the Kennedys Suddenly Fear RFK Jr. Is a Sec...
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s third-party bid gains traction, the extended Kennedy clan is poised to play a critical role in stopping him from pulling votes from President Biden.
23 min
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How Surprise Evidence Against Trump May Wreck H...
With Trump facing trial this week over payoffs to Stormy Daniels, some have dismissed this case as weak. A working prosecutor explains why that could prove very, very wrong.
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How Fox News Is Quietly Covering Up Stories Tha...
The pro-Trump network appears to be actively shielding the MAGA masses from all manner of news that makes his presidential hopes look dim.
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“Five Alarm Fire”: Why Arizona Ruling Is a Disa...
The Arizona State Supreme Court decision upholding an 1864 anti-abortion law shows that Trump and Republicans will not be able to outrun this issue, no matter how hard they try.
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Trump Finally Reveals It: Billionaires Get Tax ...
Donald Trump's comments to wealthy elites show that he's offering them a corrupt bargain that is likely to end very badly for everyone.
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Mike Johnson Finally Seems Ready To Stiff-Arm M...
As the House Speaker inches closer to a vote on Ukraine aid, a big question looms: Will MTG and MAGA, acting at the direction of Donald Trump, try to take him down?
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MAGA Rage Targeting Local Librarians Is Getting...
The culture warriors have invented an ugly new way to make public libraries and schools into nastier, less inclusive spaces.
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Why Trump’s Sordid New Dealings With Saudis Hav...
The Congressman explains why reports of private conversations between Donald Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince raise all kinds of ugly questions that demand answers.
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How Judge Cannon Is Quietly Strangling Jack Smi...
Aileen Cannon is signaling her intent to kill the special counsel's prosecution of Donald Trump for stealing classified documents—and her shilling has only just begun.
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Trump’s Sick Vow to Pardon Jan. 6 Rioters Just ...
Many of the Jan. 6 prisoners that Trump has promised to release were charged with violently attacking law enforcement, a surprising new analysis finds.
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Why Trump’s Lunacy Is Suddenly Raising GOP Fear...
Republicans facing tough races seem to have realized that having Donald Trump at the top of the ticket might pose a problem. What took them so long?
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How Trump's Weird Bible Scam Sends Hidden Codes...
Trump's "God Bless the USA Bible" hawking is more than the usual grift. It's also a peek into his potential Christian Nationalist designs for a second term.
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Striking New Data Reveals It: Trump’s Support I...
A new analysis shows that Donald Trump's position against President Biden is likely more precarious than it appears.
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Horror in Baltimore: Awful New Info Emerges Abo...
Two full days after the disastrous collapse of a bridge in Baltimore, little is known about six construction workers who went missing—and are now presumed dead.
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