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EPISODE · Jul 16, 2026 · 1H 28M

And, This Is An Insider’s Guide To How Trump Sees His Presidency With Chris Christie

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Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie joins the show to talk about the Todd Blanche confirmation hearings, Trump’s corrupt presidency and why the Jeffrey Epstein scandal always felt different. Drawing on his firsthand experience inside Trump's inner circle, Christie shares his account of how things really worked in the White House, his relationship with the Kushners, and the moment he broke with the former president. They also examine the future of both parties, who the DSA is helping and how Democrats should be speaking about Trump.00:00 Todd Blanche’s Confirmation Hearing, Reactions, & How To Fix The Justice Department16:55 The Epstein Files & How Pam Bondi Lost Trump’s Trust26:17 The Link Between Epstein & The Access Hollywood Tape29:20 Kushner(s) & Tom Brady 38:50 How Christie Became The Chair of Trump’s Transition Team Over Jared’s Objection43:21 How Steve Bannon & Jared Kushner Handled Personnel Changes In The White House47:44 How One Conversation With Christie Shaped Trump’s Covid Response 54:53 When Christie Realized Trump Wasn’t For Him 57:39 Does Trump Actually Believe He Won in 2020?1:00:30 Trump’s Primetime Address & His Election Denialism 1:03:03 Why Democrats Shouldn’t Focus On Trump’s in 20281:07:50 How To Discuss Trump’s Corruption & His Attack on Democracy1:12:26 Christie’s Current 2026 Predictions: House & Senate & The Possibility of Impeachment1:15:33 The Rise of The DSA: Mamdani, AOC & Who Bernie Sanders Is Actually Helping1:20:11 How Trump Intends to Shape 2028 & The One Republican Who Push BackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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