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The Chris Cuomo Project
Hosted by Chris Cuomo · EN
The Chris Cuomo Project is the official podcast of award-winning veteran broadcast journalist Chris Cuomo. Chris’ independent voice provides listeners with an up-close view of politics, global affairs, and American culture from a vantage point uniquely shaped by decades of insider experience.
Every Tuesday, Chris presents his signature take on today’s pressing current events — and explores how these stories are being covered by all sides of the media — through in-depth interviews with newsmakers, tastemakers, and other influential figures.
On Thursdays, Chris shares insights into subjects that deeply matter to him personally, and answers YouTube comments and listener phone calls.
Free from the constraints of a traditional media organization, The Chris Cuomo Project is home to independents, free agents, and those who don’t fit nicely on one side or the other.
Let’s get after it.
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Brian Tyler Cohen Explains What Democrats Must Do Next
4d ago01:08:20Summary readyBrian Tyler Cohen (YouTube and podcast host, “No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen,” and author, “The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World”) joins Chris Cuomo to discuss why Democrats have a real opportunity heading into the midterms — and what they must do differently if they want to keep it. Chris and Brian break down why disruption is driving American politics, why Democrats are positioned to become the new insurgent party, and what happens if they actually win. They debate the filibuster, socialism, institutional reform, messaging, the future of the Democratic Party, and whether Trump’s movement has fundamentally changed how politics works in America. Chris and Brian also discuss how to govern after victory, why political movements often lose their way once they’re in power, and what lessons Democrats should learn from MAGA before it’s too late. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Get 15% off OneSkin with the code CUOMO at https://www.oneskin.co/cuomo #oneskinpod Visit https://www.sleep.me/CUOMO to get your Chilipad 2.0 for up to $255 off with code CUOMO, plus free shipping and a 30-day risk-free trial. Limited time only. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryLindsey Graham Proved What’s Wrong With American Politics
6d ago00:48:18Summary readySen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death has prompted tributes from across the political spectrum, but Chris Cuomo argues that honoring someone’s life doesn’t mean ignoring their legacy. Chris examines Graham’s remarkable rise from a difficult childhood to one of the most influential Republicans in Washington, while confronting the political transformation that defined his career. From calling Donald Trump a religious bigot during the 2016 campaign to becoming one of Trump’s closest allies, Chris argues that Graham’s evolution reflects a political system that rewards access, loyalty, and power over principle. Chris also explores January 6, the SAVE Act, Ukraine, Iran, Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, Brett Kavanaugh, media coverage of Graham’s death, and why he believes Graham’s career should serve as a cautionary tale — not simply about one senator, but about what American politics increasingly rewards. Unlock your best hair, skin, and body with HUGE savings on the new iRestore Sculpt LED Belt—use code CUOMO at https://irestore.com/CUOMO. Get 30% off your entire order of Soul Mood Gummies at https://GetSoul.com with promo code CUOMO. Try QUO for free and get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/CUOMO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryThe Deal With The Devil Both Parties Keep Making
2w ago00:44:38Summary readyGraham Platner has suspended his Senate campaign following allegations of sexual assault that he continues to deny. Chris Cuomo argues that while Platner’s campaign may be over, the political lesson is just beginning. From Donald Trump to Graham Platner to Mitch McConnell, Chris explains why both parties repeatedly make what he calls “deals with the devil”—embracing flawed leaders because they believe they can deliver power. He breaks down why Republicans tied themselves to Trump, why Democrats embraced Platner despite repeated warning signs, and why populist movements often lose themselves by elevating personalities over principles. Chris also examines Trump’s attacks on NATO and Greenland, the ongoing Iran conflict, Dan Bongino and the Epstein controversy, Zohran Mamdani’s rise, the affordability crisis, and why economic justice—not culture war politics—will determine America’s political future. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Head to https://superpower.com and use code CUOMO at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence—100+ biomarkers, every year, early detection of 1,000+ conditions. Visit https://www.sleep.me/CUOMO to get your Chilipad 2.0 for up to $255 off with code CUOMO, plus free shipping and a 30-day risk-free trial. Limited time only. Unlock your best hair, skin, and body with HUGE savings on the new iRestore Sculpt LED Belt using code CUOMO at https://irestore.com/CUOMO. #irestorepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ian Bremmer Says There Is No Iran Deal
2w ago00:55:21Summary readyIan Bremmer (President & Founder, Eurasia Group and GZERO Media) joins Chris Cuomo to break down the biggest geopolitical and political questions shaping America today, from Iran and Israel to artificial intelligence, China, and the growing anti-establishment movement transforming U.S. politics. Bremmer explains why he believes there is no real Iran deal despite the White House’s claims, what the ceasefire actually accomplished, why he sees Trump’s strategy as a major foreign policy setback, and how the conflict could continue to affect inflation, energy markets, and the economy heading into the midterms. The conversation also explores Israel’s security challenges, Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future, and the strategic balance across the Middle East. The discussion then turns to AI, where Bremmer argues that governments are falling behind technology, why artificial intelligence is moving faster than regulation, how China is competing with the United States, and why AI could reshape national security, the economy, and the future of work. Finally, Chris and Ian examine the anti-establishment wave emerging in American politics, the shift toward economic populism, younger voters, and why the next political movement may look very different from MAGA. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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250 Years Later, America Still Works
3w ago00:58:48Summary readyAs America marks its 250th birthday, Chris Cuomo argues that one institution has quietly done more than any other to preserve the country’s constitutional system: the judiciary. Cuomo breaks down four recent Supreme Court cases that have generated intense political debate, explaining what the rulings actually said, why so many people misunderstood them, and what they reveal about the role of the courts in checking executive power. He also examines why America’s founders created an independent judiciary, why that system continues to matter today, and why he believes the courts remain one of the strongest safeguards against political overreach. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Get 30% off your entire order of Soul Mood Gummies at https://GetSoul.com with promo code CUOMO. Make your summer wardrobe easier -- go to https://quince.com/cuomo for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns, now available in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryCorruption Is Everything
3w ago00:40:00Summary readyChris Cuomo argues that corruption—not inflation, immigration, or the culture war—is the issue that could reshape American politics. Using Jared Kushner’s business dealings as a case study, Cuomo explains why he believes the Trump family’s financial relationships deserve far greater scrutiny and why anti-corruption should become the defining issue of the next election. Cuomo examines Kushner’s investments, foreign business ties, ethics concerns, and the broader question of whether America’s political system has become too comfortable with public officials and their families profiting from power. He also explains why he believes Democrats are missing an opportunity by failing to make corruption the centerpiece of their political message, arguing that government integrity remains one of the few issues capable of uniting voters across the political spectrum. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Visit https://drinkag1.com/ccp to get a free Morning Person Hat and free AG1 Flavor Sampler in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription (an $82 value!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryStephen Miller Created His Own Nightmare
4w ago00:47:32Summary readyChris Cuomo breaks down why Stephen Miller’s latest attack on Democrats may reveal more about MAGA’s vulnerabilities than the opposition’s. Cuomo argues that the populist anger that propelled Donald Trump to power hasn’t disappeared—it has grown—and that the same frustrations driving voters today could ultimately be turned against Trump and the Republican establishment. Cuomo also explains what New York City’s recent elections say about the broader political landscape, why establishment candidates continue to struggle, and why voters increasingly favor outsiders over experience. Plus, he examines why “democratic socialism” has become such a difficult political brand, arguing that Democrats are making the right diagnosis about many of America’s problems while handicapping themselves with language that alienates persuadable voters. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Save 20% on your first online Lucy order at https://lucy.co/CUOMO with promo code CUOMO! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryMarjorie Taylor Greene Says Trump Betrayed MAGA
4w ago01:11:20Summary readyMarjorie Taylor Greene (former U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District) joins Chris Cuomo for one of her most candid conversations yet, explaining why she believes Donald Trump has broken key promises to the MAGA movement, why she refuses to give unconditional loyalty to any politician, and why she says Trump—not her—is the one who changed. Greene discusses her growing disagreements with Trump, the future of MAGA, government spending, foreign policy, immigration, and the Jeffrey Epstein controversy that continues to divide Trump’s supporters. She also shares details of conversations she had with Trump about the Epstein files, explains why she believes many voters feel betrayed by Washington, and argues that political leaders are demanding loyalty instead of delivering results. Cuomo and Greene debate whether MAGA is still the movement it once was, what happens when political identity becomes personal loyalty, and why so many Americans remain frustrated with both parties despite years of promises from Washington. The conversation also explores the midterms, populism, America’s political future, and whether either party is addressing the issues that matter most to voters. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Try QUO for free and get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.quo.com/CUOMO Get 30% off your entire order of Soul Mood Gummies at https://GetSoul.com with promo code CUOMO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Trump Just Caved To Iran And Called It A Deal
Jun 1800:53:21Summary readyChris Cuomo breaks down all 14 points in the Trump administration’s Iran Memorandum of Understanding and explains why he believes the fine print tells a very different story than the public messaging. Cuomo walks point by point through what the memo says about sanctions relief, frozen assets, reconstruction funding, the Strait of Hormuz, military de-escalation, Iran’s nuclear program, and the unresolved questions being pushed into later negotiations. Cuomo argues that the memo is not a final deal, not a stronger version of the Obama-era Iran agreement, and not the nuclear breakthrough Trump claims it to be. He compares the 14 points to the JCPOA, explains why he sees the current framework as more about ending Trump’s war and reopening the Strait than stopping Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and lays out why he believes the agreement gives Iran major concessions before requiring meaningful action in return. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Get 15% off OneSkin with the code CUOMO at https://www.oneskin.co/CUOMO #oneskinpod Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code CUOMO at https://irestore.com/CUOMO! #irestorepod Find LUCY near you at https://lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at https://lucy.co/CUOMO with promo code CUOMO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Trump Just Turned The White House Into A Freak Show
Jun 1600:47:40Summary readyChris Cuomo explains why a bizarre moment at UFC 250, when heavyweight fighter Josh Hokit declared “Michelle Obama is a man” during a post-fight interview, revealed something much bigger than a bad joke. Cuomo argues that MAGA has drifted away from the populist movement that once appealed to frustrated and disaffected voters and has instead become a spectacle centered on loyalty, grievance, and attention-seeking behavior. Using the White House UFC event as a case study, Cuomo breaks down why he believes Trump’s political movement is losing touch with the people it originally claimed to represent, why young men remain politically available to both parties, how corporate interests and political branding have replaced real populism, and why Democrats are missing a major opportunity if they focus on mocking MAGA voters instead of addressing the frustrations that drove many of them there in the first place. Cuomo also discusses Graham Platner, Dan Bongino, Joe Rogan, the No Kings protests, Trump’s Iran claims, healthcare costs, corporate power, and the growing gap between political rhetoric and economic reality. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Get $20 OFF the Waver Vibration Plate and Free Shipping at https://lifeprofitness.com with code CUOMO at checkout. #ad Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/chrisc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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