Why Dems Finally Have Leverage Over Trump: Michael Wolff | Inside Trump's Head
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Michael Wolff, author of ‘All Or Nothing,’ joins the Beast’s Joanna Coles to parse the looming threat of a government shutdown. Wolff outlines how Democrats are in a position stop Trump’s dismantling of the government while Trump winds up to command attention and leverage chaos. From his relentless playbook of confrontation to the ripple effects of his threats on media and politics, they explore how Trump pressures leaders, exploits opportunities, and reshapes institutions. With behind-the-scenes insight into Congress, Chuck Schumer’s role, and the stakes for the country, this episode examines what Trump’s authoritarian zeal means for America’s future. 00:00 - Introduction 01:22 - TACO Trump Navigates Potential Government Shutdown 04:34 - Newt Gingrich & Monica Lewinsky Dividends of Government Shutdowns 07:26 - Government Shutdown Opportunity For Democrats 09:53 - Trump Represents Existential Threat 11:18 - Disney Bowing To Trump On Kimmel Was Colossal Mistake 14:42 - Desire To Pushback Against Trump Percolating 17:00 - Trump Opposition Requires Explicit Fighters 20:52 - Beating Trump Lies In The Rallying Cry 23:19 - Trump Ready To Fight Democrats 25:39 - Trump Is Dismantling The America We Grew Up In 28:40 - Central Question: How Do You Oppose Trump? 31:20 - YouTube Community Comments Answered 34:04 - Click 'Join' Button, Become An Official Member Of Our YouTube Community #podcast #news #trump 👂 Podcast: Inside Trump's Head 📺 Episode: 15 🎧 Format: Full Podcast 📅 Date: September 25, 2025 🎙️ Hosts: Joanna Coles, Michael Wolff Click here to become an official member of the Daily Beast's YouTube community: https://youtube.com/@TheDailyBeast/join Have a question or comment for us? Send us an email: [email protected] Subscribe to Inside Trump's Head wherever you get your podcasts: https://pod.link/1767675909 Subscribe to The Last Laugh wherever you get your podcasts: https://pod.link/1456474041 Subscribe to The Daily Beast Podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://pod.link/1508202790 The Daily Beast is committed to accurate, fair, independent, fast, and accountable journalism. We seek the truth and report it honestly, without fear or favor. We ground robust and provocative opinions in fact. Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheDailyBeast?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedailybeast Share this video on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thedailybeast.bsky.social Share this video on X: https://twitter.com/thedailybeast Share this video on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thedailybeast
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