Next Up with Mark Halperin

Mark Halperin’s reported monologue unveils his new “8 for ‘28” rankings of potential Democratic presidential candidates. Mark explains how the midterm results completely shook up the leaderboard… with Jon Ossoff shooting up, and Gavin Newsom dropping.  The Daily Wire’s Tim Rice breaks down why Ossoff is emerging as a strong candidate, and what it will take for Republicans to beat him. He also...

Mark Halperin dives into the rapidly changing economic prediction markets with Scott Martin after a surprise blowout in the jobs report.  How is it changing expectations for inflation and the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision?  Mark and political trader Paul Krishnamurty see how Tuesday’s elections are reshaping political markets - looking at the names now leading 2028 GOP pr...

Mark Halperin’s reported monologue chronicles this week’s sudden explosion of the 2028 presidential fight within the Republican Party to be the heir to Donald Trump.  JD Vance, Ron DeSantis, and Ted Cruz are all beginning to jockey for power and influence over the MAGA voting bloc - and Mark explains how they are doing it, as Marco Rubio hovers over the jousting.  Mark also looks at Char...

Mark Halperin’s reported monologue gives voters the ultimate guide to Election Day 2026. From the most important races, to the biggest issues… he breaks it all down.  Mark lays out the Senate seats the Democrats have a real chance of flipping Blue… and the strongest arguments for why a tsunami is a possibility. He explains the biggest vulnerabilities that Republican campaigns cite, from the e...

Mark Halperin breaks down the biggest midterm races and what the prediction markets are thinking about Election Day. Top political minds - Doug Sosnik and Liam Donovan debate where the best value trades are… and where the markets are getting it wrong. From Alaska and Kansas’ quickly shifting Senate races… to the possibility of a Blue tsunami swamping the South or Midwest. RotoWire Senior Predictio...

Mark Halperin’s reported monologue breaks down the final 2026 midterm polls, explaining why some are producing wildly different outcomes in the same races. David Burrell of Wick reveals new insight on how Republicans are getting left out of some surveys, while Democrats are getting oversampled… and how it's creating some misleading results. Aaron Parnas breaks down how young voters could be abando...

Mark Halperin’s reported monologue breaks down the latest intel from his sources on which party has the upper hand headed into Election Day.  Mark explains why many Republican campaigns are more confident than they were just a month ago, but with both sides still seeing a Blue tsunami as a live possibility.  Republican Strategist Ronna McDaniel joins from Michigan to dissect that state’s...

“Next Up Predictions” premieres with a special deep dive into the prediction markets - the trades seeing the most action, the headlines driving the numbers, and insider conversations. Brian Quintenz - Kalshi board member and former CTFC commissioner - breaks down how national and state policies are shifting the future of the industry and some unique ways traders are using prediction markets. Agnes...

Mark Halperin’s reported monologue breaks the code on the two questions everyone is asking: are election polls flawed and, if they are, why? Wick Insights CEO David Burrell unveils compelling new research that explains the truth behind the massive polling flaw that is undermining much of the industry. New York Post Financial Correspondent Lydia Moynihan joins to report new possibilities of Trump i...

Mark’s reported monologue goes inside his exclusive trip on Air Force Two with Vice President JD Vance to North Carolina. Mark recounts what they talked about - from a possible endorsement of Bibi Netanyahu and Republicans’ midterm hopes… to his possible 2028 ambitions. Mark reveals what he took away from Vance’s unguarded remarks on a possible Trump presidential endorsement of his VP. Daily Wire’...

Mark Halperin speaks to The Wall Street Journal Contributor Julie Wernau about Florida’s disappearing orange groves - once one of the state’s defining industries. Wernau explains how orange trees have been decimated over the last few decades, the lack of local government support, and the new genetic technologies that are giving Florida growers hope before it's too late. Follow Next Up with Mark Ha...

Mark Halperin’s reported monologue unveils his new “8 for ’28” rankings of potential Democratic presidential nominees - the final list before the midterm elections. Mark reveals major changes… including a Democratic powerhouse dropping off the leaderboard and the person he thinks is the most undervalued ’28 stock. Then Katie Pavlich breaks down Jon Ossoff’s true presidential ambitions, explains wh...

Mark Halperin’s reported monologue breaks down the blame game brewing inside both parties. His Republican sources are quietly starting to point fingers at President Trump and the White House as affordability, Iran, and political spending continue to dominate campaigns. And if the “Blue tsunami” falls short of current high expectations, who will ultimately take the fall for the Democrats? Former So...

Mark Halperin’s reported monologue rings the alarm on the prospect of liberal media bias during the midterm end game, looking at recent examples involving President Trump and Jared Kushner.  He also exposes some major stories about Democrats that the Dominant Media chooses to avoid.   Buck Sexton and Clay Travis join for a wide-ranging discussion on the state of the midterms, the Iran wa...

Mark Halperin’s reported monologue reveals the 3 wildcards his sources say could swing November's elections, including a range of “October Surprises", going beyond the headlines and candidate clashes of the current moment.  Robby Soave breaks down the issues that are really resonating with voters and what he sees as some political insensitivity on the left. Comedian Mike Mancusi joins to disc...

Mark’s reported monologue reveals the key elements of Team Trump’s midterm homestretch messaging, explained through Vice President JD Vance's latest stump speech, delivered this week in Texas, complete with colorful attacks on Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, and the themes, villains, and imagery that the White House thinks can carry them to victory. Plus, Emma-Jo Morris joins to discus...

Mark Halperin’s reported monologue goes inside four battleground Senate races Republicans may actually win – three flips and one key hold. Mark explains why Republicans have a chance to take all four… and what that means for the prospect of a blue wave nationally. The Daily Wire’s Mary Margaret Olahan explains how liberal media bias is a big factor inside the White House… and how the Trump Adminis...

Mark Halperin does a live reported monologue with Democratic strategist Doug Sosnik, who gives an exclusive look at his new memo on the 2026 midterms, laying out why he sees opportunities for his party that didn’t seem to exist even two weeks ago. Then, Megyn Kelly joins Mark to break down the extraordinary Trump-Mamdani relationship, the future of CNN and broadcast journalism, AOC’s 2028 ambition...

Mark’s reported monologue breaks down the 2026 midterms and the growing concern among his Republican sources about the prospect of a blue tsunami that sweeps the Democrats into majority control of the House and Senate. Mark reveals what he's hearing from political insiders and voters, the potential game-changing impact of massive campaign spending by Republicans, and why some Republicans say Presi...

Mark’s reported monologue takes a fresh look at the 2026 midterms and reveals a totally different pair of scenarios from the current pundit mushy convention wisdom.  Could we be headed for either a Blue tsunami or a death-defying Republican tactical win? The Federalist Contributor Evita Duffy-Alfonso joins to discuss issues really weighing on families, her political clan, and her husband Mich...

Mark Halperin’s recorded monologue unveils his new September "8 for '28" Democratic presidential leaderboard, with insight from sources at the highest level of American politics, breaking down the latest information on the most likely Democrats to lead the party’s quest to return to the Oval Office. Then, Professor Richard Werner, who coined the term “quantitative easing,” joins Mark to discuss th...

In this bonus episode - Mark breaks down the biggest takeaways from the Republican midterm convention in Dallas — including Elon Musk putting big money into Texas, Donald Trump’s going for broke, and JD Vance’s big 2028 splash. Mark also examines the Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s strong reception and growing Democratic concerns that polling may be underestimating Republicans heading into the 2026 midter...

Mark’s reported monologue reflects on the life, legacy, and lasting impact of Charlie Kirk, one year after his death. Mark Halperin speaks with Tucker Carlson about Charlie’s influence on American society, culture, politics, and faith — and the mark he left on a generation. Mark is also joined by Bryan Solomon, who shares a more personal side of Charlie through stories from their friendship and ex...

Mark Halperin’s reported monologue reflects on September 11, 2001 — the attacks that took nearly 3,000 American lives, the extraordinary courage of first responders, unprecedented demonstrations of leadership, and the remarkable sense of unity that followed. Former Governor George Pataki shares his firsthand memories of leading New York alongside Mayor Rudy Giuliani and President George W. Bush th...

Mark Halperin’s reported monologue reveals what political insiders in both parties say about the state of the 2026 midterm elections, asking whether Republicans have waited too long for the political environment to turn in their favor, and what it will take to change the trajectory. Then, Michael Knowles joins to give his preview of the midterms and look ahead to the next Republican presidential r...