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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 &...

New Epstein emails drop SAME DAY as Congress forces full file release. Is Trump hiding something? Matt Lewis & Bill Scher unpack the bombshell timing, Trump’s creepy history, and why even MAGA is cracking. PLUS: Your health insurance is about to jump $12,000–$22,000/year. A 60-year-old couple earning $85K will pay a QUARTER of their income on premiums. Republicans had 10 years. They have NO pl...

During a Substack LIVE conversation on Thursday, Chris Cillizza and Matt Lewis covered a LOT of ground, including:▶️ Epstein File Shockwaves:The Epstein files are coming — and a cryptic Trump-linked email is being decoded two radically different ways. Predator? Whistleblower? Either interpretation is political TNT. ▶️ Trump’s Economic Iceberg:A brutal –34 approval rating on affordability. Chris ca...

The Atlantic’s David A. Graham reveals how Trump & Project 2025 architects are ALREADY rigging 2026 midterms — gerrymandering, DOJ pressure, military at polls. Full breakdown with Matt Lewis. Read the Atlantic piece: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2025/12/2026-midterms-trump-threat/684615/ Get the book: How Project 2025 Is Reshaping America: https://www.amazon.com/Project-How-202...

During Tuesday's Substack LIVE, Charlie Sykes and Matt Lewis discussed the Democrats' epic cave-in, including: -- How Dems snatched defeat from victory by folding on the government shutdown after just five days of momentum. -- Shutdown Leverage Squandered: Why bailing out Trump when polls blamed Republicans was a strategic disaster—handing him a win on hostage-taking tactics. -- Authoritar...

On this week's episode of The DMZ, Bill Scher and Matt Lewis discuss Tuesday's election results, and look ahead to the 2026 midterms. Bill reveals how Trump’s Texas gerrymander is backfiring as Latino voters swing left — costing Republicans 5+ House seats. Then, Matt breaks down Nick Fuentes on Tucker Carlson, Heritage’s “no enemies to the right” meltdown, and why scandal-plagued candidate...

On the latest Substack LIVE with Charlie Sykes, we discussed: — Today’s elections in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia — The Tucker Carlson/Nick Fuentes/Heritage Foundation blowup, and why everyone seems so shocked SHOCKED! that there is gambling in Casablanca. — The wild optics of Donald Trump’s ballroom construction and “Great Gatsby” party taking place during a government shutdown. — Dona...

Election Day 2025 is HERE — and the stakes are massive. From a Democratic Socialist surge in NYC to a potential GOP upset in deep-blue New Jersey, and a Virginia AG race rocked by death-wish texts, political insider Bruce Mehlman (Mehlman Consulting, Substack: Age of Disruption) joins Matt Lewis for a no-BS preview of Tuesday’s marquee races… and a deep dive into the 2026 midterm battles already u...

On this week’s Substack LIVE discussion, Charlie Sykes and I dive into the latest political headlines shaking up the U.S. and beyond. We discuss: -- Trump’s Third Term Tease? Steve Bannon dropped a bombshell in an Economist interview, claiming Trump “is going to get a third term” and hinting at a secret plan. -- Tariff Tit-for-Tat with Canada: Trump announced a 10% hike on U.S. imports from Canada...

On this week's episode of The DMZ, Bill Scher and Matt Lewis discuss: -- Despite all the scandals, Graham Platner, a first-time candidate, is leading Gov. Janet Mills by a whopping 34 points (!) in Maine's Senate Race. Bill and Matt discuss why that's the case, and what it might say about the state of American politics. -- Are Democrats winning the government shutdown PR battle? -- Joh...

On this week’s Substack LIVE episode of "Sykes & Lewis," Charlie Sykes and Matt Lewis discuss: -- Trump is taking a wrecking ball to the East Wing of the White House. -- Charlie and Matt talk about their experiences attending ‘No Kings’ rallies in Wisconsin and West Virginia. -- George Santos gets pardoned — and TMZ reports that Trump is considering commuting Diddy’s sentence. Could...

On a special Substack LIVE, The Atlantic's David Frum joins Matt Lewis to discuss: — The upcoming ‘No Kings’ Rally — and the allegations that it’s a “Hate America” rally — Scott Bessent’s assertion that the Charlie Kirk assassination was a “domestic 9/11” — Democrats’ midterm chances dim, and the scandal swirling around Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner — JD Vance’s support for “kids” invo...

The Bulwark's Will Saletan joins Matt to talk about Donald Trump's sudden concern about the afterlife, how JD Vance and Speaker Mike Johnson cover for Donald Trump, how "Trickle-Down Trumpism" corrupts Young Republicans, and MUCH more! Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewis Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise:Facebook...

As is our custom, Charlie Sykes and I co-hosted another Substack LIVE today. In case you missed it, we covered a TON of topics, including … — Donald Trump's victory lap in Israel — Saturday’s ‘No Kings’ Rally: What to bring, and how to act — Pope Leo and the value of moral authority vs. MAGA — Knives are out for Katie Porter — MTG tears into “weak” GOP men — JD Vance: Talented liar? — Multiple...