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Podcast: The New Abnormal

Description: Blunt truth and dark humor for a world in chaos. A Daily Beast podcast hosted by Danielle Moodie & Andy Levy. Tune in every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Historian Rick Perlstein Shares Why He Refused to Go on Steve Bannon’s Podcast with full transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-12-31
Duration: 00:44:33
Shownotes: This week on The New Abnormal, historian and author Rick Perlstein shares why he turned down an offer to go on Steve Bannon’s infamous podcast.

Plus! Author David Daley joins the program to discuss how right-wing control over the Supreme Court will shape Americans’ lives for the next generation—or more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uncertainty Looms as Trump’s Inauguration Day Approaches with full transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-12-29
Duration: 00:18:32
Shownotes: Stanford professor Jamil Zaki, author of Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness, joins The New Abnormal podcast to discuss hope and the

weaponization of hopelessness as President-elect Donald Trump again ascends to the highest office in the land. He explained, “People who lose their sense of value, who lose that compass for what they want as a society, are easier to control.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Most Absurd Conservative Controversies of 2024 with full transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-12-27
Duration: 00:42:00
Shownotes: Andrew Lawrence, Deputy Director of Rapid Response at Media Matters, unpacks 2024’s most absurd conservative outrages, from Olympic controversies to Taylor Swift’s political stances and

the supposed “wokeness” of “Wicked.” Plus! Professor Ray Brescia, legal columnist for the Daily Beast, explores privacy and surveillance in the digital age, highlighting the need for stronger protections against big tech’s data exploitation and misinformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who’s the Worst Politician of 2024? Hard to Argue Against Donald Trump with full transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-12-24
Duration: 00:46:24
Shownotes: It would be hard to argue that anyone had a bigger—or worse—impact on the world this year than President-elect Donald Trump, The New Abnormal co-host

Andy Levy argues on this week’s episode. Then, Ed Zitron, journalist and author of the Where’s Your Ed At? newsletter, explains the "rot economy," where growth-at-all-costs drives exploitative business practices in tech and beyond. Plus! Deepa Iyer, activist and author of We Too Sing America, joins the program to discuss the challenges facing progressive movements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maye Musk’s Secrets to Having (and Affording) More Babies with full transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-12-22
Duration: 00:44:00
Shownotes: Maye Musk proves the bad apple doesn’t fall far from the tree with some tone deaf advice on how Americans can afford to have more

children to avoid population collapse. Plus! In a special podcast crossover, The Last Laugh podcast host Matt Wilstein reviews a year of high highs and low lows in political comedy and its future under a new Trump administration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk Is the Billionaire Grinch That Ruined Christmas with full transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-12-20
Duration: 01:05:55
Shownotes: Billionaire Elon Musk’s meddling has given America’s elected officials a taste of what is to come from President-elect Donald Trump’s right hand man. “And it’s

only the beginning,” said The New Abnormal co-hosts Danielle Moodie. Plus! Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Spencer Ackerman joins the podcast to discuss the next administration’s potential reshaping of Middle East policy, and The New Republic writer Edith Olmsted unpacks Musk’s unprecedented presidential influence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Trump’s Niece Is Even More Afraid for His Second Term with full transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-12-17
Duration: 01:03:53
Shownotes: Donald Trump is more powerful than ever, warns Mary Trump on the latest episode of The New Abnormal. Then, NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik joins

the program to discuss the Voice of America and what Trump’s selection of Kari Lake to head up the organization could mean for the media network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nancy Mace Completes Her MAGA ‘Monster’ Transformation with full transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-12-15
Duration: 00:28:59
Shownotes: South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace seems to be on a mission to be the most “disgusting human being” on Capitol Hill with her latest round

of transphobic attacks, argue The New Abnormal co-hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie. Plus! Slate politics writer Alex Sammon discusses his new piece, “Democrats Have a ‘Pod Save America’ Problem,” and the biggest shadow hanging over the party post-election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump’s ‘Time’ Honor Threatens to Blow Up Musk Friendship with full transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-12-13
Duration: 00:58:30
Shownotes: The president-elect was chosen as Time Magazine’s “Person of the Year” Thursday—but the distinction may come with some unintended consequences. Then, Rob Bonta, the attorney

general of California, joins the program to discuss how the state is preparing to push back against potential mass deportation efforts under a second Trump presidency. Plus! Anna Gifty, a Harvard doctoral candidate and editor of “The Black Agenda: Bold Solutions for a Broken System” discusses the transformative power of centering black women in the economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump Is Using Classic Mob Boss Tactics to Carry Out His Wishes with full transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-12-10
Duration: 01:05:29
Shownotes: Donald Trump is already up to his oldtricks, according to co-hosts AndyLevy and Danielle Moodie on thelatest episode of The New Abnormal.Then, Melissa Murray, professor

oflaw at NYU Law School, joins theprogram to break down DonaldTrump’s recent statements on endingbirthright citizenship. Plus! AdamSerwer, staff writer at The Atlantic,joins us to talk about his new article,“Trump Fans Are Suffering From TonySoprano Syndrome.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GOP Leaders Flip-Flop as Pete Hegseth Faces the Guillotine with full transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-12-08
Duration: 00:29:00
Shownotes: Some Republican leaders are squirming to keep Pete Hegseth’s name in the hat as president-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary nominee—at all costs, said The New

Abnormal co-hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie. Plus! Christopher Robbins, reporter and co-founder of local news outlet Hell Gate, discusses New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ big shift on immigration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Broken U.S. Healthcare System Doesn’t Make Murder OK with full transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-12-06
Duration: 00:58:20
Shownotes: The reaction to the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has led to some dark places. Plus! Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel unpacks the far

reaching impacts of Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans. Then, Elad Nehorai joins us to talk about their recent piece, “The Deeper Reasons Democrats Lost.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete Hegseth’s Drinking Could Cause a Rift With Teetotaler Trump with full transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-12-03
Duration: 01:04:59
Shownotes: It may be last call for one of Donald Trump’s most controversial nominees—and not for the reasons you may think. Then, author Jared Yates Sexton

joins the program to emphasize the fact that nobody is coming to save us from the chaos of a second Trump Administration. Plus! A conversation with founder and editor of the popular blog Techdirt, Mike Masnick, about one of Trump’s scariest nominees: Brendan Carr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Republicans Launch Anti-Trans Assault as Democrats Flounder with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-12-01
Duration: 00:38:46
Shownotes: Two special guests join The New Abnormal co-hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy to discuss a rise in anti-trans rhetoric and Black women historically preserving

democracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Left Will Never Have Its Own Version of Joe Rogan with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-11-29
Duration: 00:58:06
Shownotes: Can the left replicate the success of Joe Rogan’s podcast with one of their own? The New Abnormal co-hosts discuss. Plus! Jeb Lund and David

J. Roth, the co-hosts of the It's Christmastown podcast, battle it out once again to determine who is the most Thanksgiving American. Then, author and historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins the show to discuss the shift in Trump’s regime and the narrative that is being presented from him and his followers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Curtis vs. Hugh Grant; Inside Menendez Bros with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-11-27
Duration: 00:21:09
Shownotes: For Thanksgiving, we have a MAGA-free episode full of holiday warmth, true crime, and absurdity. Iconic filmmaker Richard Curtis, the creative force behind Love Actually

and Notting Hill, joins us to discuss his new Netflix movie, That Christmas, and Hugh Grant’s hilariously hostile tribute at Curtis’s honorary “Better Than Nothing” Oscar. Daily Beast CEO Ben Sherwood shares stories of growing up near the Menendez brothers and his decades-long fascination with their case, now making headlines with shocking new twists. Plus, a glimpse inside Gloria Steinem’s storied home, a laugh-out-loud tangent on mischievous Thanksgiving balloons, and Joanna Coles recounts a surreal dinner with O.J. Simpson during which he smashed a whiskey glass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump’s Election Win Proves There Are No Rules Anymore with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-11-26
Duration: 01:01:07
Shownotes: America needs to go through significant change, but not without a price, according to the latest episode of The New Abnormal. Plus! MSNBC legal analyst

Glenn Kirschner joins us to talk about Jack Smith’s decision to drop his case against Donald Trump. Then, Dartmouth professor and author Jeff Sharlet joins the show to discuss Christian nationalism and its effect on the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Flames GOP for Crying DEI ‘Oppression’ with full transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-11-24
Duration: 00:34:22
Shownotes: Following Election Day’s Republican sweep, The New Abnormal co-hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie say it’s time for Democrats to ditch their “Republican-lite” strategy and

let more rising party leaders like Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett “tell it like it is.” Plus! Renée DiResta, associate research professor at Georgetown University, delves into her new book, Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies into Reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nancy Mace Is Rapidly Becoming One Of The Worst People in the Country with full transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-11-22
Duration: 01:06:21
Summary: In this episode of 'The New Abnormal,' the hosts critique Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace's inflammatory remarks about transgender rights, particularly regarding Sarah McBride, the first

openly transgender member of Congress. They discuss the alarming rise of sexual misconduct allegations linked to Trump's administration and the implications of athlete activism in women's sports, exemplified by WNBA players advocating for equity. The episode further examines Fox News' significant influence during Trump's presidency, shaping his policy decisions and personnel appointments. The hosts emphasize the importance of confronting bigotry and misinformation within political discourse.

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Shownotes: In this episode of The New Abnormal, co-hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moody express concern over recent political developments, including Republican South Carolina congresswoman Nancy

Mace and her tirade against the first openly transgender person elected to the U.S. House. Then they delve into the intersection of sports and politics with journalist Jemele Hill, who discusses the activism of athletes, and the ongoing fight for equity in women's sports. They also explore the influence of Fox News on Donald Trump's administration with Matt Gertz from Media Matters for America, highlighting the alarming number of Fox personalities being nominated for key positions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don’t Overlook How Bad This Lesser-Known Trump Nominee Is with full transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-11-19
Duration: 01:00:35
Summary: In this episode of 'The New Abnormal,' hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy analyze Trump’s nomination of Brendan Carr to chair the FCC, expressing concerns

about his true commitment to free speech amid rising hate and extremism since Trump’s election. They discuss potential risks surrounding Carr's nomination, particularly regarding media censorship and the rollback of Biden's regulatory achievements. Insights from guests focus on the implications of mass deportation policies and the necessity for organizations to challenge existing narratives on extremism and misinformation in the media landscape. Overall, the discussion underscores the urgent need for resistance against authoritarianism and the importance of preserving democratic values.

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Shownotes: A look at Brendan Carr, Trump’s pick for chair of the Federal Communications Commission, and the way he has incorrectly been pitched as a “free

speech advocate.” Then, Lucy Dean Stockton, an editor and reporter at The Lever, joins the program to discuss the very specific way Trump could erase many of President Joe Biden’s recent regulatory wins. Plus! a conversation with Jared Holt, a senior research analyst at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, about the growing threats of hate, extremism and misinformation online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Armed Forces Would Experience ‘Mass Exodus’ Under Hegseth with full transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-11-17
Duration: 00:29:37
Summary: In this episode of 'The New Abnormal', hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy discuss the potential appointment of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, highlighting

concerns about his views on women in combat and the expected mass exodus of military professionals from the Pentagon. The conversation also explores the political landscape surrounding Matt Gaetz's nomination as attorney general, emphasizing his alleged controversies and lack of legal experience. The hosts raise issues of loyalty within Trump's administration and the implications these appointments have for military effectiveness and ethical governance.

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Shownotes: President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth could provoke a purge of career military experts from the Pentagon—which appears to be exactly what he

wants, explained The New Abnormal co-hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie. Plus! Stephanie Mencimer, senior reporter at Mother Jones, delves deeper into the controversies and allegations surrounding Trump’s attorney general nominee, former congressman Matt Gaetz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All of Trump’s Cabinet Picks Have These Things in Common with full transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-11-15
Duration: 01:00:31
Summary: In this episode of 'The New Abnormal,' hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie examine the unsettling common traits of President-elect Trump's cabinet picks, highlighting their

lack of qualifications and ties to extremist ideologies, such as white supremacy. They express concern over appointments like Tom Homan, known for his harsh immigration views as 'border czar.' The discussion also touches on proposed legislation that could label nonprofits as terrorist organizations, signaling a dangerous trend in targeting dissenting voices. The chaotic landscape of these political appointments raises critical implications for governance and civil liberties.

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Shownotes: As President-elect Trump continues to announce surprise pick after surprise pick for his Cabinet, The New Abnormal co-hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie discover what

they have in common. Plus! Melissa del Bosque, investigations editor at Lighthouse Reports, talks about the implications of Tom Homan’s appointment as “border czar.” Then we'll talk to journalist Noah Hurowitz about the legislation that would be able to declare nonprofits terrorist organizations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Grant Disses Musk and Mar-a-Lago Madness with full transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-11-14
Duration: 00:12:55
Summary: In this episode of 'The New Abnormal,' Adam Grant discusses the political atmosphere surrounding Donald Trump's administration at Mar-a-Lago with hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy

Levy. Key insights include the establishment of a 'fake situation room' where Trump evaluates potential cabinet members based on their media performances, highlighting the importance of strong on-air defenders like Elise Stefanik. The conversation also touches on the influence of figures like Susie Wiles in maintaining order amidst chaos. Furthermore, Grant explains how Trump's extreme rhetoric shifts the Overton window, normalizing aggressive political discourse and revenge within the criminal justice system.

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Shownotes: Organizational psychologist and author Adam Grant joins this week’s podcast to help unpack America’s political baggage, sharing leadership advice and coping strategies for the current

moment. The Daily Beast’s executive editor Hugh Dougherty offers insight into the “patio power games” playing out at Mar-a-Lago as president-elect Donald Trump assembles his new administration—which may be filled with outlandish, cable TV personalities, but is ruled behind the scenes by a 67-year-old grandmother in aviator shades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump Isn’t Going to Help Make the Cost of Eggs Any Cheaper with full transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-11-12
Duration: 00:52:25
Summary: In this episode of The New Abnormal, hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy discuss the paradox of Donald Trump's support among working-class voters, despite policies

favoring the wealthy. They delve into Kamala Harris’s missed opportunities in addressing price gouging in the food industry and suggest that Trump's policies will exacerbate economic concerns, particularly in food pricing. The conversation further touches on the implications of weakening the Department of Education, the risks of Christian nationalism on educational values, and warns against complacency following Trump's rhetoric. Lastly, they emphasize the need for critical thinking about election fraud claims, urging for evidence-based discussions to maintain electoral integrity.

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Shownotes: A week after the U.S. presidential election, The New Abnormal co-hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie reflect on what Kamala Harris could have changed in

her campaign strategy. Plus! Dean Obeidallah, host of the The Dean Obeidallah Show on Sirius XM Radio is here to talk about his recent piece posted to their substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump’s Likely AG: ‘We’re Going to Put Kids in Cages’ with full transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-11-10
Duration: 00:31:45
Summary: In this episode of 'The New Abnormal,' Mike Davis, expected to be Trump's Attorney General, outlines an aggressive agenda targeting key political opponents, including plans

for indictments and a return to harsh immigration policies like detaining children. The speakers express concerns about public complicity in such policies and the role of media in shaping narratives around these issues. They discuss the implications of health policies under a potential second Trump administration and highlight the impact of technology on political dynamics. The episode underscores the crucial role of investigative journalism in upholding democracy amid rising authoritarian tendencies.

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Shownotes: Mike Davis, the man who many expect to be Donald Trump’s Attorney General, has outlined who exactly is on the president-elect’s hit list. Plus!Davis told

Johnson he has five lists ready to go but appeared to only name four. Plus! Former Los Angeles Times journalist and President of Media Guild West Matt Pearce joins the podcast to talk about the purpose of the press during the second Trump administration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hard Truth About Why Harris Was the Wrong Choice for America with full transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-11-08
Duration: 01:04:13
Summary: In this episode, the hosts discuss the factors contributing to Kamala Harris's electoral loss, emphasizing the systemic societal issues of racism and misogyny rather than

campaign performance. They critique her alignment with Joe Biden and the pervasive anti-incumbent sentiment during the election cycle. Jared Yates Sexton warns of the long-term implications of Trump's presidency and the urgency of confronting the rise of MAGA's vision. The conversation further explores the collective exhaustion and disillusionment of voters, the rejection of democratic principles, and the challenges posed by rising authoritarianism in American politics.

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Shownotes: This week on The New Abnormal, co-hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie aren’t pinning a lot of the blame on Kamala Harris’ election loss on

the vice president. Plus! Podcaster Jared Yate Sexton joins the show to discuss how Trump will affect the country years beyond his upcoming term. Then, Nicholas Grossman, an international relations professor at the University of Illinois and senior editor of Arc Digital, discusses his latest piece, “America Chose This.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People May Finally Be Getting Tired of Trump’s Shenanigans with full transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-11-05
Duration: 01:07:59
Summary: In this episode of "The New Abnormal," hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy discuss the declining attendance at Donald Trump's rallies, indicating a potential shift

in public sentiment against him. They analyze Trump’s likely tactics for the upcoming election, including voter suppression and premature victory claims. Douglas Rushkoff joins to explain the mindset of ultra-wealthy individuals and their escape fantasies, while Katherine Stewart highlights the authoritarian tendencies of Trump’s supporters, particularly the influence of Christian nationalism on voter mobilization. The episode concludes with a critical look at the urgent need to uphold democratic values amid rising extremism.

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Shownotes: An exploration of why people have started leaving the former president’s rallies early. Then, a conversation with Survival of the Richest: Escape Fantasies of the

Tech Billionaires author Douglas Rushkoff about Elon Musk and the increasingly weird obsessions of the ultra wealthy. Plus! Katherine Stewart, author of The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism, joins the program to discuss the rise of the Christian right and its wholehearted embrace of Trump. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Left-Wing Scared of Loomer Getting White House Job: Bannon with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-11-03
Duration: 00:34:04
Shownotes: Steve Bannon told Laura Loomer this week that the left is having a meltdown at the prospect of Donald Trump giving her a job in

the White House if he wins next week’s election. Plus! W. Kamau Bell joins The New Abnormal to talk about his new viral video, Who’s Gonna Catch Your Kid? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump Could Be Elon Musk’s Ultimate Cash Cow with full transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-11-01
Duration: 01:01:09
Shownotes: This week on The New Abnormal, writer and editor at The Lever, Lucy Dean Stockton, tells us all about her recent piece covering Trump’s promise

to appoint Musk, which could allow for a special tax benefit available only to government officials. Then, Gabriel Snyder, the editor in chief of The Fine Print, is here to tell us about his seven steps to surviving election night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump’s Nazi Rally at MSG Perfectly Reflected ‘Republican Values’ with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-10-29
Duration: 01:06:27
Shownotes: Jay Willis, the editor-in-chief ofnonprofit legal journalism outlet Balls & Strikes, joins the program to discuss why Elon Musk has gone all in on Trump.

Plus! A conversation with Phoebe Petrovic, an investigative reporter with the nonprofit outlet Wisconsin Watch, about her latest piece: “The genesis of Christian nationalism: How the religious right came to influence the 2024 election.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conservatives Still Want Trump to Be Their ‘Big Strong Daddy’ with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-10-27
Duration: 00:30:11
Shownotes: The New Abnormal co-hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy sound off on Tucker Carlson’s bizarre diatribe on Wednesday in Georgia, where the former Fox News

host compared a second Donald Trump presidency as akin to a father coming home to give his little “girl”—the country—a “vigorous spanking.” Then, a conversation with Daniel Nichanian, the editor-in-chief of Bolts, who joins the pod to break down the outlet’s Cheat Sheet to the 2024 General Elections, explaining which local races are the ones to keep an eye on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does Trump Not Know That Hitler’s Generals Tried to Kill Him? with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-10-25
Duration: 00:56:26
Shownotes: The New Abnormal’s Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy are baffled. Donald Trump meets the definition of a fascist, would govern like a dictator if allowed

to, and seemingly has no understanding of the concept of rule of law. So why are so many Americans still intent on voting for him? Also on the pod this week: Geoffrey Fowler, a Washington Post journalist, who talks about Meta’s covert operation to shadowban political content. Plus! Denny Carter, the founder of the Bad Faith Times, who has an astute comparison to draw between an NFL quarterback and this year’s presidential election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where Is Merrick Garland Amidst All This Elon Musk Nonsense? with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-10-22
Duration: 00:46:57
Shownotes: As Elon Musk unveils his latest scheme, a proposed plan to give away $1 million each day to registered voters in battleground states, the co-hosts

of The New Abnormal have just one question: Where is U.S Attorney General Merrick Garland? Plus! A talk with Brian Merchant, a former technology columnist for the Los Angeles Times. Merchant, the author of “Blood in the Machine: The Origins of the Rebellion Against Big Tech,” breaks down exactly how Musk’s tech projects have become inseparable from his authoritarian aspirations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump Shows Complete Inability to Answer a Simple Question with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-10-20
Duration: 00:31:23
Shownotes: The New Abnormal team shines a light on Trump’s strategy when he is asked about a topic he doesn’t want to address. Plus! Dr. Alice

Chen, the founder of Doctors for Harris, joins the Bonus Podcast to talk about the many ways that Donald Trump and the storm of misinformation he brings with him everywhere he goes, is actually incredibly bad for your health and your families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump Should Be in a Doctor’s Office, Not on the Campaign Trail with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-10-18
Duration: 01:02:30
Shownotes: “Something is clearly not right” with the former president, The New Abnormal co-hosts agree. Then, The Washington Post’s national columnist Philip Bump joins the program

to discuss his approach to covering Trump—which Levy says is a “rare bright spot” in the genre. Plus! A talk with Charlie Warzel, a staff writer at The Atlantic, about his most recent piece, titled “I’m Running Out of Ways to Explain How Bad This Is,” and the crisis of misinformation currently plaguing America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump Is the One Man Who Created All This Chaos with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-10-15
Duration: 01:04:23
Shownotes: This week on The New Abnormal, David Noll, a professor of law at Rutgers Law School, is here to talk about the new book he

co-authored, “Vigilante Nation: How State-Sponsored Terror Threatens Our Democracy.” Then we'll talk to journalist Gareth Gore about his new book, “Opus: The Cult of Dark Money, Human Trafficking, and Right-Wing Conspiracy inside the Catholic Church.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump Says Women Love Him Because He Makes Them Feel ‘Safe’ with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-10-13
Duration: 00:32:36
Shownotes: The New Abnormal team have skewered the former president’s comments that women love him, calling them “sick on every level.” Plus! Talia Lavin joins the

podcast to talk about her new book Wild Faith: How the Christian Right Is Taking Over America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The One Time We Should Have Believed Marjorie Taylor Greene with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-10-11
Duration: 01:00:49
Shownotes: This week on The New Abnormal, when we should have taken Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene seriously. Plus! Semafor’s National political reporter, Dave Weigel, expands

on the Republican party’s fresh new hell. Then, author Jonathan Metzl joins the show to talk about the MAGA mentality, and how we got here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Daily Beast Podcast On Melania's New Book with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-10-10
Duration: 00:24:34
Shownotes: This week, Joanna Coles and Samantha Bee talk all things Melania and share the latest scoop on Silicon Valley with Jessica Lessin, CEO of The

Information. Sam shares her experiences with menopause and Joanna talks celeb sightings at opening night of the new Robert Downey Jr. play on Broadway.Subscribe here https://episodes.fm/1767675909 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump’s Troubles With Women Are Just Beginning with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-10-08
Duration: 01:00:42
Shownotes: Melania Trump’s recent revelation that she supports abortion rights—in clear opposition to her husband’s own positions on the issue—may have shocked some, but The New

Abnormal co-host Danielle Moodie wasn’t surprised or moved by the admission. Then, senior political reporter at Rolling Stone—and former Daily Beast reporter—Asawin Suebsaeng joins the program to discuss his most recent piece, “‘American Death Squads’: Inside Trump’s Push to Make Police More Violent.” Plus! A conversation with Katya Schwenk, a reporter at The Lever, about her recent story, “The Toxic Loophole Behind a Chemical Plant Disaster.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melania Trump: ‘What Does My Body My Choice Really Mean?’ with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-10-06
Duration: 00:29:33
Shownotes: The New Abnormal hosts flame Melania Trump over her defense of abortion. Plus! ProPublica investigative reporter Ava Kofman and Amanda Tyler, executive director of the

Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty (BJC) in Washington, D.C., take listeners on an in-depth look at the rise of Christian nationalism in the United States and its effect on the right-wing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merrick Garland Is the Reason We’re in This Trump Mess with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-10-04
Duration: 01:00:02
Shownotes: The New Abnormal co-hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy are angry about the current political mess that Americans find themselves in—but not at who you

might think. Plus! A conversation with Andrew Garber, a lawyer at the Brennan Center's Voting Rights and Elections Program, about the sorry state of U.S. election law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Daily Beast Podcast's VP Debate Recap w/ Pod Save America with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-10-03
Duration: 00:16:59
Shownotes: The New Abnormal listeners, please enjoy the newest episode of The Daily Beast's new podcast! The Daily Beast Podcast is as wildly exciting, energizing, and

entertaining as the topics it covers. Bringing their sharp wit and insights to each episode, co-hosts Joanna Coles (Chief Creative & Content Officer of The Daily Beast) and celebrated comedian and political commentator Samantha Bee will navigate the latest in politics, pop culture, and everything in between. Subscribe here https://episodes.fm/1767675909 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Walz Failed in One Big Way: He Was too Nice with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-10-02
Duration: 00:15:47
Shownotes: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz failed to meet the moment at Tuesday’s vice presidential debate in New York City in one big way, according to the

hosts of The New Abnormal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some Americans Are Already Living in Trump’s ‘Purge’ with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-10-01
Duration: 01:04:09
Shownotes: This week on The New Abnormal, why Trump’s version of horror film “The Purge” has been happening for decades. Plus! The Stanford Constitutional Law Center's

Matthew Seligman joins us to discuss election law, disputed presidential elections, and why JD Vance's comments on such things might be extremely dangerous. Then, Edith Olmsted, associate writer for the New Republic, is here to tell us all about her recent piece, “Trump’s Idiot Son Feels ‘Totally Vindicated’ Over J.D. Vance Pick.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MTG’s Boyfriend Wants People Racially Profiled While Voting with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-09-29
Duration: 00:34:00
Shownotes: Brian Glenn of the far-right outlet Real America’s Voice says Americans should demand to see the IDs of people at polling places if they think

they shouldn’t be there. Plus! Rashad Robinson, the president of Color of Change, joins Danielle Moodie to discuss his organization’s efforts to fight for the voting rights that are being challenged in many states and in many Black communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The First Episode of The Daily Beast Podcast! w/ Kara Swisher with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-09-26
Duration: 00:51:53
Shownotes: The New Abnormal listeners, please enjoy the first episode of The Daily Beast's new podcast! The Daily Beast Podcast is as wildly exciting, energizing, and

entertaining as the topics it covers. Bringing their sharp wit and insights to each episode, co-hosts Joanna Coles (Chief Creative & Content Officer of The Daily Beast) and celebrated comedian and political commentator Samantha Bee will navigate the latest in politics, pop culture, and everything in between. Subscribe here https://episodes.fm/1767675909 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Real Reason Mark Robinson's Staff Quit in Droves with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-09-24
Duration: 01:05:02
Shownotes: This week on The New Abnormal, hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy react to North Carolina gubernatorial campaign of Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and

his pornography bombshell. Plus! Blake Chastain, host of the Powers and Principalities podcast and writer of the Post-Evangelical Post newsletter is here to tell us all about his new book and the rise in power of white evangelical Christians inside the Republican party. Then, activist and recovering addict Ryan Hampton joins us to tell us all about his new book, “Fentanyl Nation: Toxic Politics and America's Failed War on Drugs.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Daily Beast Podcast Trailer with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-09-24
Duration: 00:01:36
Shownotes: The New Abnormal listeners please enjoy! The Daily Beast Podcast is as wildly exciting, energizing, and entertaining as the topics it covers. Bringing their sharp

wit and insights to each episode, co-hosts Joanna Coles (Chief Creative & Content Officer of The Daily Beast) and celebrated comedian and political commentator Samantha Bee will navigate the latest in politics, pop culture, and everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump: Project 2025 Will Lay ‘Groundwork’ for Second Term with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-09-22
Duration: 00:30:53
Shownotes: Despite saying at the presidential debate that he hasn’t read Project 2025 and doesn’t want to read it, Trump has acknowledged it will provide a

plan if he is elected president. Plus! The New York Times’ best-selling author Jason Pargin joins the podcast to talk about his new novel I’m Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Needs to ‘Grow a Pair’ and Stand Up to Trump with full AI transcript and summary

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Update: 2024-09-20
Duration: 00:58:41
Shownotes: Co-hosts of The New Abnormal Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy are steamed that Gov. Mike DeWine and Springfield Mayor Rob Rue had only a mild

message for former President Donald Trump after he took to the national stage to spew a disproven conspiracy theory about their residents. Then, investigative journalist Radley Balko joins the pod to talk about Trump’s promise to carry out what would be the largest deportation operation in U.S. history. Plus! A conversation with David Rothkopf, CEO of the DSR Network and regular Daily Beast contributor, about his latest piece. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.