Why This Trump Leak is The Most Devastating Yet | The Daily Beast Podcast
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Joanna Coles and Daily Beast executive editor Hugh Dougherty trace the cracks spreading through Donald Trump’s White House as a flood of new leaks reveals an administration gripped by chaos, infighting, and mounting pressure over the escalating conflict with Iran. They dig into reports of Trump’s Oval Office outbursts, the controversy surrounding fallen American service members, Laura Loomer’s stunning reversal on Ukraine, and the growing questions surrounding Mitch McConnell’s prolonged absence from the Senate. They also reveal fresh reporting on the battle to replace Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat, explore the latest twists in the Jeffrey Epstein saga, and examine how the Tate brothers’ legal troubles could create new political headaches for Trump’s inner circle.
00:00 – Trump’s West Wing Meltdown Begins
05:06 – Leaks, Chaos & Trump’s Rage Spiral
10:20 – Security Fears, Iran & White House Vulnerabilities
14:30 – Disappearing Gold Star Soldiers Spark Outrage
19:28 – Laura Loomer’s Stunning Ukraine Reversal
24:17 – Ukraine’s Lessons, Hegseth & America’s Military Strategy
28:21 – Lindsey Graham’s Legacy & South Carolina Succession Fight
33:06 – The Battle for Graham’s Senate Seat Intensifies
37:47 – Trump, Epstein & Growing Political Fallout
42:04 – Epstein’s Modeling Network and Disturbing Revelations
46:44 – Accountability, Power & the Epstein Investigation
51:16 – Final Thoughts with Hugh & British Traditions
55:45 – Dick Costolo: AI, Jobs & the Future of Human Work
01:00:31 – Why AI Is Changing Creativity and Business
01:05:07 – Practical AI Workflows That Save Hours
01:09:46 – Using AI Without Losing Critical Thinking
01:14:01 – Everyday AI Tips, Learning Faster & Final Takeaways
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📖 Title: Why This Trump Leak is The Most Devastating Yet
👂 Podcast: The Daily Beast Podcast
📺 Episode: 738
🎧 Format: Full Podcast
📅 Date: July 24, 2026
👨💼 Guest: Hugh Dougherty, Dick Costolo
🎙️ Host: Joanna Coles
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July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
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@CrustyOldCanadian
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
“The ranting mad king”, eh. Just keep a watch on The Donald to make sure he doesn’t start biting the edge of the carpet while foaming at the mouth. Thank goodness Laura Loomer is updating foreign policy on the war in Ukraine. This is all so inspiring.
@raelynnetoperoff8984
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
The answer to the question is that He is owned by Putin.
@sabinewatts6639
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
"Could have been a family pack." 🤣 That was wonderful. It led me to do a quick calculation. A stack of 500 $100 bills would be 6 1/4" x 2 3/4" x 2 1/2". (For new, crisp bills.) Surprisingly compact; it would even fit in an individual sized bag of Doritos!
@SinB-77
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
@35:54 Thanks Scott for the clarification…so I guess the doctor's order for Mitch are to breath and breath out.
@fredlyttelton4367
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
come on guys , there's a 1000 dollar bill
@dodo1opps
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
Grandpa needs an intervention …with a. 38 cal
@tactileslut
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
For your tech guy, Hugh is crossing the knee of the dynamic range expander. Please move your setpoints to keep him sounding more natural.
@1776Reclaimed
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
You hit on a key part of Trump’s mentality. Beyond just trying to hide the numbers, this is happening because Trump is completely incapable of facing—or in any way experiencing—the consequences of his actions.
Past presidents were humbled by the return of fallen soldiers because it underscored the human cost of their decisions; they understood what consequences meant. Trump doesn't. To him, those consequences are just lies and propaganda—they don't matter. They represent a cost he doesn't understand and refuses to see.
And since they don't matter to him, it’s easy to just shove them aside out of sight. In his mind, no one else will care because he doesn't care.
@farfignugel
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
It's a challenge just understanding anything this guy says.
@jquinn984
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
53:51 – I take tea at three. And the meat I eat for dinner must be hung up for a week
@jilltoby88
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
Kkkaroline acknowledges her role at the podium is an act. She's a character in a deplorable play operating from a script of directives in which she mindlessly and devoid of facts and knowledge is to emote rote rage and agression at the press and the American public.
This attempt at a behind the scenes 'reveal reel' is equally absurd and as grossly insensitive as we all expect from her and this Admin.
@elainewade3435
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
I’m southern American and love the whole concept of English high tea. NO fish and chips or meat pies!! Scones, I make Mary Berry’s version and buy English clotted cream at WF, cucumber, egg or chicken salad sandwiches and homemade cakes. I use china cups and tea pots. I am 73% Scottish and 20%English. I cannot understand a word Hugh says. I have no bias against immigrants either. I grow more and more Dem Socialist the older I become-over 70. I just want to understand dialects more clearly and ask that his and others articulation rate slow down. Please! I’m interested in their perspectives and information! Thanks.
@sunsetwalker291
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
Joanna get your facts right – Tom Homan received the $50,000 in a CAVA bag, not a Doritto bag so you completely made that up!
@jeanne6484
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
That Caroline Leavitt clip is ridiculous
@dianekolbauer2824
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
Fool started it and now has lost control. Can't be any stupider. Now u realize why he had all the bankruptcies and now has eyes set on US. Great going MAGA. Feel any guilt by now?
@jeanne6484
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
Donald as the next King Lear: great casting, except he’d need a teleprompter.
@richardlecomte4874
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
Somebody at the next press conference should ask her questions about her hair.
@RandaLagunas
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
Trump's family's in all of this war $ unrest $$$$$
@Mis4M007
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
Funny how he name his son after his fake name.
@ralphyoung6032
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
I like Joanna, but it always amazes me that she seems to think she's down to earth.
@natrawson
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
I know it is difficult because Trump and his followers are so ridiculous, but you can never lose track of the core authoritarian playbook Trump is following. Trump 2028 is not a joke. Trump did not leave office peacefully last time and I see no evidence he will do so again. Trump wants to stay President for Life. This is not normal politics where polls or horserace coverage matters. This is about Trump saying "I have the Presidency, the military, the FBI, ICE, Secret Service. If you want the White House come and take it". The danger is real and present, too many democrats, business leaders, the media, European leaders, etc are far too casual when they say "oh, Trump will be gone soon". Really? Will he?
@jameyk5430
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@CaptFlinders
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
Loner – another opinionated mouth that no one will remember in a week
@jojonesjojo8919
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
I’m seriously concerned that Mr Trump might drop the big one on Iran once he realises he can’t win militarily any other way.
@BeatriceStone-bh8lf
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
Congrats🎉🎉🎉
@kmandutwo
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
Seriously who gives a flying fk what Laura L has to say. It makes me want to vomit that her name is even mentioned and given advertisement for her supposed documentary. Really?
@jen6319
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
The Iranians don’t even have to do anything to them. They have themselves so paranoid bc they know damn well they have instigated a needless war. All of these fears are of their own making. That is the power of the Universe.
@RandaLagunas
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
Trump's worldwide war's $ unrest, party on
@andiamoci22
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
Joanna please add a bit of color to that outfit… eg. red T-shirt… too much white.
@ginaadamson-taylor2570
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
Tom Holdman’s sting was $50k in a take away bag from a place in DC.
@jsfactor7230
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
re Tom Homan: it was a Kava bag.
@cptgone
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
My definition of high tea, you ask?
A nice cup of darjeeling, and delicious cannabis flower in my vaporizer. Cheers!
@fmrl619
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
49:27 … And then we never heard of him again .. what's his name? How come they're not talking about it? … Set up, like Butler
@ginaadamson-taylor2570
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
The War Dead are back in the country. Donnie Diapers “welcomed/insulted” the dead in his comments when they deplaned. That stupid salute. He’s not worthy of being able to salute.
@lesleyghostdragon3149
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
1:54 – "OMG Joanna! What is going on with your hair!?!?!"
Delightful vignette! Laughed so hard! Thank you for that unexpected fun, though it's always fun with you two 💞
@liskl5982
July 25, 2026 at 5:20 pm
how does a word / text from DJT that there are now tariffs make it to some clerk at a port adding numbers to a bill? Isn't anyone in between subject to the rulings of the Supreme Court? Who can stop illegal actions when so many people are involved in this chain?