Beyond Politics

Can truth still win in American politics? Glenn Kessler spent years as The Washington Post’s lead fact-checker, tracking false claims, political spin, and misinformation from presidents, candidates, and Congress. In this must-watch conversation with Matt Robison, Kessler explains why he believes falsehoods are winning—and whether truth can still fight back. We discuss: • Why lies spread faster tha...

Trump says we won. Reality says otherwise. In this episode of Political Rehab, we break down the so-called Iran “ceasefire” — and why the claim of total victory doesn’t hold up. There’s no deal, no real negotiation, and none of the core objectives have been achieved. We walk through what actually happened, what Trump is claiming, and what it all means for U.S. strategy, global stability, and domes...

Before the announcement of a ceasefire in Trump's war with Iran, he had already committed a war crime. It came against the backdrop of a larger question:👉 Can anything still restrain a U.S. president? With former Congressman and prosecutor Paul Hodes, we analyze:Trump’s latest threats against IranWhether targeting civilian infrastructure violates international lawThe Supreme Court’s latest ru...

Trump just fired Pam Bondi—AND showed up at the Supreme Court in a move that injected total chaos into the justice system. In this episode of *Political Rehab*, we break down a chaotic week in politics: Trump’s unprecedented appearance at a Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship, the legal battle over executive power, a federal judge halting construction at the White House, and new warnin...

Big Tech is spending millions to shape the future of AI—but what are they trying to control, and why now? Former Congressman and Americans for Responsible Innovation President Brad Carson joins us to break down the growing fight over AI regulation, including the role of companies like Meta, the influence of Mark Zuckerberg, and the stakes for jobs, energy costs, and national security. As tech gian...

Trump’s chaos isn’t random—and it’s not strategy. In today’s episode of Political Rehab , we break down how Donald Trump repeatedly creates crises—on immigration, Iran, and the economy—and then uses the chaos as leverage while avoiding accountability. From the Department of Homeland Security shutdown to escalating tensions with Iran and a Supreme Court case that could reshape voting rights before...

You’re not imagining it. Something is off — and the pattern is bigger than any one headline. In this episode of Worth Knowing , Matt Robison and Shane Almgren break down the top 5 warning signs that something has gone very wrong in American politics — not as isolated incident, but as a connected system. From media pressure to voter suppression to the normalization of extreme behavior, this is abou...

🔥 Gas prices are rising fast—and the real cost could hit $1,000 per American. Is this a hidden “Trump oil tax”? We break down the economic shock, the Iran war fallout, Tulsi Gabbard’s stunning reversal, and a growing threat to press freedom. Welcome to Political Rehab —where politics is smart, fast, and actually fun. In today’s episode: • Why rising oil prices could quietly cost you hundreds (or...

The economy is sending completely mixed signals right now. GDP is growing. Unemployment is low. The stock market is near highs.…but people feel worse than ever. So what’s actually happening? In this episode of Worth Knowing, I sit down with Moody’s chief economist Mark Zandi to break down the 5 biggest economic risks that could shape the next 6 months—and possibly the next election. We cover:Why t...

Russia, Iran, U.S. troops, Donald Trump, JD Vance, and Marco Rubio are suddenly at the center of one of the most explosive national security questions in Washington: Is Russia helping Iran target American forces in the Middle East? New intelligence reporting suggests Moscow may be providing Iran with satellite-derived information that could help locate U.S. ships, aircraft, and troop positions. If...

Big money is reshaping American democracy. In this livestream, political analyst Matt Robison speaks with Tiffany Muller, President of End Citizens United, about how billionaire money, Super PACs, and the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision transformed U.S. politics — and why some experts believe America may be drifting toward oligarchy. Today, just 300 billionaire families account for nearly...

Is Trump’s Iran war triggering a MAGA meltdown? In this episode of Political Rehab , Matt Robison and Matt Wylie break down the political fallout from the escalating Iran conflict, Kristi Noem’s stunning downfall, and a growing Republican civil war that could reshape the GOP heading into the next election. 🔥 Topics in today’s episode: • The politics behind Trump’s war with Iran • Why parts of the...

In this episode of Worth Knowing , we take a hard look at the war with Iran through constitutional law, military experience, and economic reality. Joining me is Fred Wellman — Army veteran of Desert Storm and Iraq, former Executive Director of The Lincoln Project, and current congressional candidate in Missouri. We examine: • The contradictory justifications offered by Trump, Marco Rubio, and JD V...

Is Donald Trump hitting a political ceiling — or has he overplayed his hand? After a widely watched State of the Union, new polling suggests Trump may be maxing out his base support — even as tariffs rise, surveillance powers expand, Elon Musk influences battlefield outcomes in Ukraine, and new reporting on the Epstein files raises explosive questions. In this episode of Political Rehab, we break...

The Supreme Court just struck down Donald Trump’s tariffs. But instead of taking the win, Trump doubled down. In today’s livestream, Matt Robison breaks down what may be the most revealing moment of Trump’s second term so far — and why it goes far beyond trade policy. The Court ruled that Trump’s sweeping tariffs were unconstitutional under the emergency powers he claimed. That decision gave him a...

🚨 LIVE: Inside Tucker Carlson’s Rise — Journalist Jason Zengerle Reveals What Really Happened. How did Tucker Carlson become one of the most powerful — and polarizing — figures in American media? I'm joined by journalist Jason Zengerle to break down the untold story behind his explosive new book Hated by All the Right People: Tucker Carlson and the Unraveling of the Conservative Mind. This is...

What happens when Republicans start rebelling against Trump — and the scandals keep piling up? In this episode of Political Rehab, hosts Matt and Matt dive into a week packed with major political shockwaves: a rare GOP rebuke over tariffs, explosive new Epstein file revelations, DOJ overreach that backfired, and Donald Trump’s latest “Trump Rx” healthcare announcement — which is not what it claims...

Political Rehab: The Trump Dump, Epstein Files, and the Future of JournalismWhat happens when two guys talk about Sydney Sweeney? Throw in media vanity, democracy under threat, and political scandals, and you've got an episode packed with insight and controversy. Join Matt and Matt on Political Rehab as they dissect Donald Trump's latest antics, the implications of the Washington Post layo...

Anne Kim is an old friend from my Capitol Hill days, but she’s also Senior Editor at Washington Monthly and author of Poverty for Profit: How Corporations Get Rich Off America’s Poor . We just had a fascinating discussion about the secret world of companies making millions off of shadowy, almost secret contracts with ICE. What they are doing, how they got these contracts, and even who they are is...

Blame Storming, Trump, and the Crisis at the White House | Political Rehab. Hosts Matt and Matt dive into the latest political chaos in Washington. They discuss the 'blamestorming' tactics used to shield Trump from accountability, with a particular focus on the backlash following the attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar and the growing backlash to the murder of Alex Pretti. From Trump's impact on...

Massive Political Shifts and Media Accountability with Matt Robison: ICE Tragedies and Trump's InfluenceJoin Matt Robison on the latest Worth Knowing livestream where he breaks down the monumental shifts in the political landscape following recent tragedies involving ICE. Ryan McConaughey, a Congressional Insider, returns to provide an insider's perspective on the dynamic changes inside Co...

A Deep Dive into Trump, Political Theater, and Government Chaos | Political RehabHosts Matt and Matt delve into the Trump prosecutor's testimony, Doge's sensitive data, and Democratic drama. This episode kicks off with the weekly 'Trump Dump,' exploring the latest antics of Donald Trump and his administration's moves, including lavish gifts and questionable praise from world le...

Matt is joined by Ryan McConaghy — former policy director for Senate Democrats — for a deep, insider breakdown on what can actually be done to rein in President Trump’s escalating behavior and ICE’s aggressive new actions. We’ll explore what’s possible, practical, and politically smart when it comes to pushback from Congress, the courts, the cabinet, and the public — including whether the 25th Ame...

This week on Political Rehab , we break down one of the worst, most deranged stretches of the Trump presidency yet — and why even Republicans (like Wylie) are saying privately (and sometimes publicly) that the President is “screwing this up.” We kick things off with our weekly Trump Dump, where the big story is Trump threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy U.S. troops to Minneapolis i...

We welcome author Shane Almgren (The Trumpland Diary) to unpack a week that feels like it fell out of a dystopian novel: militarized police in Minnesota, deranged propaganda around the Renee Good shooting, a quiet Five-Alarm Fire at the White House involving Big Oil, a sitting U.S. Senator suing the Secretary of Defense, and a full-scale political revolt inside the GOP over Trump’s criminal probe...