Matt Lewis Can't Lose

In this raw, must-watch conversation, former GOP Rep. Joe Walsh joins Matt Lewis to unpack the growing backlash against Trump's second term. They discuss: — The stunning Democratic upset in Texas Senate District 9 (a 31+ point swing from Trump's 2024 margin in a red stronghold) — Why shocking videos of masked ICE agents dragging people from streets/parking lots/Home Depot are turning publi...

In this important episode, Charlie Sykes and Matt Lewis break down the stunning Texas Senate special election upset: Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips a +17 Trump district by 14 points (31-point swing!) despite massive GOP spending and Trump intervention. Is this the start of a midterm wave driven by ICE overreach, Minneapolis protests/shootings, and cratering Hispanic support? We also discuss: — The h...

In this double-feature episode of the podcast, veteran journalist Jason Zengerle joins to unpack his new book 'Hated by All the Right People: Tucker Carlson and the Unraveling of the Conservative Mind.' We dive deep into Tucker's early days as a sharp, contrarian writer at The Weekly Standard, his pivot at the Daily Caller for traffic over facts, the lessons from Breitbart, his rise at...

Jonathan Rauch, contributing writer at The Atlantic and a senior fellow in the Governance Studies program at the Brookings Institution, explains why he now believes it's fair to call Trump's policies "fascism." Read Jonathan Rauch's piece in The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/01/america-fascism-trump-maga-ice/685751/ Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: http...

In this timely Substack LIVE discussion, Charlie Sykes and Matt Lewis break down the horrifying Minneapolis shootings by federal agents under the Trump administration. They discuss: -- The Trump administration’s pattern of killing + immediate smears -- How video evidence destroys the ICE narrative, and the potential for mischief when no cameras are around -- Why this feels like a true breaking poi...

In this powerful discussion, Jonathan Taplin (author of Move Fast and Break Things and The End of Reality) talks about his new essay for Rolling Stone. Taplin argues that healing America's broken spirit requires a new counterculture — rooted in physical scenes, liberal arts revival, and bold artistic resistance — before political reform can happen. From Bowie at the Berlin Wall to Paul Thomas...

Trump marks one year back in power with Davos threats on Greenland, erratic tariffs, and a "might makes right" worldview. Bill Scher breaks down why much of it won't last — and what it means for America's global role. Trump just told Davos he "won't use force" to take Greenland — but insists the US must own it for security. On the one-year anniversary of his second...

In this explosive episode, Charlie and I react to President Trump’s stunning message to Norway’s Prime Minister: because Norway “decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 wars,” he no longer feels “an obligation to think purely of Peace” — and now demands “Complete and Total Control of Greenland” from Denmark. From petty whining about the Nobel snub to threatening 10% tarif...

In this explosive Substack LIVE discussion, Charlie Sykes and I dive deep into the chilling events of early 2026 under Trump’s second term. We cover: — A weaponized DOJ, mass deportations turning violent, and warnings that the “resistance libs were right.” — Trump’s aggressive threats to seize Greenland, a move that would effectively end NATO. — FBI raiding a Washington Post journalist’s home in a...

Dive into the latest episode of The DMZ with Matt Lewis and Bill Scher, breaking down Donald Trump's bold foreign policy moves in 2026. From the dramatic arrest of Maduro in Venezuela and claims of U.S. oil interests, to Trump's persistent Greenland ambitions and comparisons to Teddy Roosevelt's imperialism – is this a coherent "Donroe Doctrine" or ego-driven adventurism? We...

On this week's Substack LIVE conversation, Charlie Sykes and Matt Lewis discuss: - January 6th anniversary - Venezuela operation & Trump's ambitions - Stephen Miller's CNN comments: Imperialism & power- Greenland threats & historical parallels - The broader implications for U.S. identity and the loss of moral authority- The Minnesota corruption scandal, and Gov. Tim Walz&#3...

On this week's Substack LIVE, Charlie Sykes and Matt discuss: — Elise Stefanik Schadenfreude: The latest example of someone who fully embraced MAGA only to be discarded. — Turning Point USA (TPUSA) AmericaFest drama: Explosive infighting, including Ben Shapiro attacking Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, Megyn Kelly, and others over antisemitism and conspiracy theories. — Bari Weiss and 60 Minutes...

On this episode, Matt talks with Nick Troiano, the Executive Director of Unite America. Nick is a civic entrepreneur, author, speaker, and commentator with over a decade of experience bridging divides and improving American democracy. In a time of deep division, Troiano explains how reforming primaries and adopting ranked choice voting could restore competition, accountability, and better governan...

During a Substack LIVE discussion, Chris Cillizza and Matt Lewis discuss: — Bombshell insights from Susie Wiles’ Vanity Fair interview: Trump’s “alcoholic’s personality,” JD Vance as a “conspiracy theorist,” Elon Musk as an “odd duck,” and more candid takes on the administration. — Donald Trump’s frank advice from a Rasmussen pollster (advice Trump will surely ignore). — Nostalgic celebration of R...

On this week’s livestream, Charlie Sykes and Matt Lewis discuss: -- The heartbreaking loss of Hollywood legend Rob Reiner (director of The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, Stand By Me) and his wife in an apparent homicide -- The antisemitic terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, killing at least 15 Jewish Australians -- Rising antisemitism on both the left and right,...

Don't miss my discussion with Mike Pesca of The Gist about -- How the conservative blogosphere actually kept populism bottled up -- Why Tucker Carlson secretly became the most powerful man at Fox using Daily Caller analytics no one else had -- How iPhones + social media rewarded “Cat Turd” over Jonah Goldberg and made ideological gatekeepers irrelevant -- Why both parties now reach for the cha...

Democrats are self-sabotaging the ONE state that could flip the Senate in 2026. On this week’s Substack LIVE, Matt Lewis and Charlie Sykes break down why Rep. Jasmine Crockett pushing Colin Allred out of the Texas Senate race could hand the seat (and the Senate) to MAGA on a silver platter. We also discuss: -- The chilling “Ho Ho Ho You’re Going Home” ICE Christmas deportation campaign -- Trump pa...

Jan. 6 pipe bomber finally arrested — and he’s reportedly a 2020 election denier. Dan Bongino, The Blaze, Tulsi Gabbard, and other right-wing figures all pushed wild false-flag theories for 4 years. The Bulwark's Will Sommer (author of “Trust the Plan”) helps Matt break down the massive right-wing meltdown, plus: -- Candace Owens vs TPUSA conspiracy spiral after Charlie Kirk’s assassination --...

On this week's episode of The DMZ, Bill Scher joins Matt Lewis to unpack the coming 2026 blue wave (Tennessee special election analysis), Trump's pardoning of a convicted narco-state president while ordering missile strikes on “drug boats” in the Caribbean, the big media scandal that has tongues wagging, and more! Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support...

On a special MONDAY Substack LIVE conversation, Charlie and Matt discuss: -- Is Pete Hegseth finished? A shocking Washington Post report alleges he ordered a missile strike that intentionally killed unarmed survivors clinging to wreckage — a potential war crime. -- Trump’s decades-long obsession with extrajudicial killings and why this is “Trumpism in full” -- The staggering hypocrisy: Trump pardo...

Trump’s revenge tour is imploding. In this explosive Bulwark podcast breakdown, Charlie Sykes and Matt Lewis reveal: • Why the Pentagon is now investigating Senator Mark Kelly (and why it’s blowing up in Trump’s face) • Marjorie Taylor Greene suddenly quits Congress and torches the White House • GOP lawmakers openly plotting mass resignations over Trump’s “arrogance” • Kash Patel’s SWAT-team girlf...

Mike Pesca (host of the legendary daily podcast The Gist) joins Matt to explain why “affordability” became the Democrats’ killer message in 2024–2025… and why it might become their biggest liability by 2026 and 2028. They break down: -- How Democrats laser-focused on “affordability” and actually won elections with it-- Why actually lowering prices (without causing deflation or chaos) is nearly imp...

In case you missed this morning’s LIVE conversation, Charlie Sykes and I overcame internet obstacles and outages to bring you another terrific conversation. Today’s chat included the following topics: — Trump’s cave on the Epstein files: The House votes today, but there’s zero trust Trump’s DoJ won’t redact everything incriminating to him. — Marjorie Taylor Greene’s surprise face-turn: from MAGA f...

As talk swirls about a Republican "civil war," Matt LewisJoins MS NOW's "Way Too Early" to discuss Rep. Marjory Taylor Green's decision to defy Donald Trump over the Jeffrey Epstein files.  During this segment, Matt contemplates whether MTG's change of heart is sincere, and explains the numerous reasons why Trump is losing his grip over MAGA. Next, Matt interviews S...

Ever wonder why your sensible uncle now swears Trump won 2020, ditches every moral principle he taught you, and cheers battlefield tactics against "the enemy"? Psychologist Dr. Alan Godwin spent 35 years treating victims of manipulative relationships — then spotted the exact same patterns playing out on a national scale in MAGA world. In this explosive interview, Godwin breaks down the &...