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Next Up with Mark Halperin

Next Up with Mark Halperin delivers unique political insight and reporting, with timely conversations featuring prominent voices in politics, media, and policy.

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01:16:19

Why Pritzker Is Rising and Buttigieg Is Slipping in...

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2026/01/13

Mark kicks off today’s episode with the January return of his signature “8 for ’28” reported monologue, revealing how the Democratic field is already shifting just months into the invisible primary. He walks through the latest shakeups in his rankings, why Gavin Newsom and Josh Shapiro remain firmly at the top, which candidates are gaining ground, and why others are slipping. Mark also lays out the biggest unanswered questions facing each contender — from fundraising and coalition-building to

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01:15:46

How America’s Red-Blue Divide Plays Into the ICE...

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2026/01/08

Mark Halperin opens the episode with his reported monologue examining what the Minnesota shooting reveals about America’s deep Red–Blue divide — and why the national reaction to the tragedy says as much about our political culture as the violence itself. From the language used by leaders to the moral certitude on both sides, Mark breaks down how polarization is shaping conversations about grief, blame, and accountability.He then turns to the immigration debate, explaining why the left’s anger at ICE

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01:14:07

Rubio’s Political Resurrection and Power in...

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2026/01/06

From the "Little Marco" insults of 2016 to the most powerful foreign policy seat in Washington, how did Marco Rubio pull off the ultimate political reversal?In a new episode, Mark’s signature reported monologue looks at the strategic reinvention of Marco Rubio inside Trump World. While many rivals faded into the background, Rubio played a disciplined long game, with a self-styled roadmap to build key alliances with Ivanka Trump, JD Vance, Stephen Miller, and Susie Wiles. Mark also explores how Rubio

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01:06:38

Dems in Disarray, Bari Takes Over CBS, Trump's...

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2025/12/30

A year in review through Mark Halperin’s most memorable reported monologues of 2025. From Democratic turmoil and seismic media shifts to explaining Trump’s political success and sizing up the road to 2028, Mark breaks down the forces shaping power, politics, and influence. Delta Rescue: Visit https://DeltaRescue.org to learn moreHome Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/mark and use promo code MARK to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For

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01:19:01

Brit Hume, Joe Scarborough, Megyn Kelly, Newt...

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2025/12/23

A look back at some of the most memorable guest conversations of 2025 on "Next Up with Mark Halperin." Featuring Brit Hume, Joe Scarborough, Megyn Kelly, and Newt Gingrich on the stories, power dynamics, and political turning points that defined the year. https://hometitlelock.com/mark and use promo code MARK to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warrantyUnplugged: Switching is simple, Visit

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01:16:02

Top Political Soundbites of 2025, Trump's Israel and...

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2025/12/18

Mark Halperin opens the episode with his 2025 top political soundbites, revisiting the moments from politics and media that best captured the power shifts, internal party tensions, and national mood of the past year. From JD Vance’s viral confrontations, to Gavin Newsom’s rise, to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s dominance of the attention economy, to Ted Cruz–Tucker Carlson clashes inside MAGA, Mark explains why these clips mattered — and what they reveal about leadership, influence, and where American

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01:26:56

Best and Worst of 2025 Media, Rise of Antisemitism,...

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2025/12/16

Mark Halperin opens a new episode with his reported monologue featuring a “Next Up 2025 Media Review,” breaking down how the press changed over the past year and why those shifts matter for politics, public trust, and power. He examines the biggest winners and losers in media, identifies the most dangerous and hopeful trends shaping coverage heading into 2026 and beyond, and explains how structural incentives — not just ideology — are redefining what Americans see, hear, and believe.Mark is then

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01:14:10

Inside "8 for '28” Dem Nominee Power Rankings, and...

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2025/12/11

Mark Halperin kicks off today’s episode with the debut of his landmark new segment, “8 for ’28,” unveiling his deeply reported insider power rankings of the Democrats most likely to win their party’s 2028 presidential nomination. He walks through all of the top contenders — why Gavin Newsom sits at #1, what sets Josh Shapiro apart, and how Pete Buttigieg and Kamala Harris fit into a constantly shifting landscape. Mark breaks down the strengths, secret advantages, vulnerabilities, and political

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01:10:58

Political Fallout From Paramount-Netflix War Over...

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2025/12/09

Mark Halperin kicks off today’s episode with his signature reported monologue on the escalating Netflix–Paramount battle for Warner Bros. — and why it has politicians simultaneously looking for advantage and feeling increasingly uneasy. He explains why this goes well beyond a Hollywood corporate fight, with major implications for Donald Trump and for how information will reach voters in the 2026 and 2028 elections. As political advertising continues shifting to streaming, Mark breaks down how the

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01:10:16

Ted Cruz Eyes 2028 Challenge to JD Vance, First Look...

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2025/12/04

Mark kicks off today’s episode with his signature reported monologue, unveiling new details about the emerging 2028 Democratic field — why some early frontrunners may not be as secure as they look, how donor behavior and coalition math are already reshaping expectations, and why Gavin Newsom and Josh Shapiro currently dominate the invisible primary. He also previews his upcoming “8 for 2028” Democratic rankings and the key test he believes will determine who’s truly competitive heading into next

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01:24:35

Katie Miller Fires Back at Media Attackers, Boat...

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2025/12/02

Mark Halperin opens the show with his reported monologue on why some Democrats are suddenly, uncharacteristically serene in declaring Donald Trump politically finished — and why GOP insiders insist they’re getting the moment wrong again. Drawing on fresh conversations with Republican strategists, Mark breaks down the four-phase comeback plan they believe is already underway, the policy resets they want from the White House, and why Trump’s State of the Union could become the make-or-break moment of

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01:16:29

Pundits Prematurely Say Trump is Done, Plus 2028 Dem...

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2025/11/20

Mark Halperin opens today’s episode with his reported monologue unpacking the latest claims that Trump’s presidency is effectively over—from MS NOW pundits declaring he’s losing ground to Kara Swisher saying he won’t see the end of his term. He then identifies the real test for the president: how his handling of the economy, intra-party divisions, and voter confidence could shape GOP prospects in the midterms.Next, Halperin talks with Hillary Clinton’s former campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle about

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01:24:16

The Real Epstein Elite Narrative That Matters,...

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2025/11/18

As breaking news hits the House on its vote to force release of the Epstein files, Mark Halperin opens today’s show with his reported monologue on what comes next in the continuing scandal. He reveals the real story behind the years-long cover-up — the network of elites who closed ranks to protect their own — and explains why public disclosure won’t quiet the conspiracy theories or satisfy either political party. Plus, Mark unpacks the political calculations shaping Trump’s response.Former

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01:15:26

The J.D. Vance "Phony" Debate Shaking Up 2028, and...

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2025/11/13

On this news-packed episode, Mark Halperin kicks off the show with his new reported monologue breaking down the economic decline and collapsing institutional trust fueling America’s unrest — and how the rise of AI is reshaping politics, society, and individual agency. This one is going to be a cliffhanger. Then, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer joins fresh off the successful vote to reopen the government, offering the behind-the-scenes story of how it all went down — and why, even in a shutdown where

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01:01:59

Megyn Kelly on Dems’ Shutdown Deal Meltdown and...

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2025/11/11

On this very newsy edition of Next Up, Megyn Kelly joins the show to break down the fallout from the government shutdown — the deal that enraged Democrats, why Chuck Schumer could be pushed out by his own party, and why the GOP’s 2028 bench may be stronger than the Democrats’.Plus, Mark delivers not one, but two new reports on today’s show. First, he examines the populist revolts reshaping both parties — and the attempt by establishment power in Washington to hang on. From Trump’s continued

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01:24:53

The Real Story About the Nationwide Political Power...

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2025/11/06

Mark Halperin kicks off Thursday’s episode with his reported monologue with new buzzy information on the fallout from the 2025 elections — and how the results are already reshaping both parties’ strategies for the midterms and 2028. He reveals how Democrats won back key Trump voters and how figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Gavin Newsom, Wes Moore, and Josh Shapiro are using those wins to build momentum. Mark also breaks down the high-stakes Trump–Mamdani showdown — and what it signals about

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01:32:07

2026 Starts NOW: California Governor Candidate Debate...

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2025/11/04

On this Election Day edition of Next Up, Mark Halperin opens the 2026 election season by unveiling an innovative campaign debate format tailor-made for the new realities of today’s political discourse and new media — an actual conversation between two candidates seeking to replace Gavin Newsom as California’s next Governor: Democrat Stephen Cloobeck and Republican Steve Hilton.Today’s debate sets the new standard. Gone are the podiums, buzzers, and pre-scripted, stilted answers of legacy media —

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01:14:50

New Details on Biden Decline Cover Up, Final Mamdani...

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2025/10/30

Mark opens today’s episode with a new reported monologue on one of the most consequential stories of this century: how senior Biden officials attempted to cover up the president’s cognitive decline—and how the Dominant Media was complicit in that effort. Drawing on newly released testimony from top administration officials, he examines how threats, denial, and silence shaped coverage before the 2024 election, and why the lack of accountability continues to plague both political and media

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01:19:17

What's Fueling Graham Platner's Success, and Sen....

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2025/10/28

Mark kicks off today’s episode with a reported monologue on the high art and grand drama of political survival perfected by the masters — Bill Clinton and Donald Trump. He breaks down how figures like Graham Platner continue winning endorsements and voter enthusiasm even when controversy hits, revealing the strategies that help politicians withstand scandal and come out stronger. Then Senator Bill Hagerty joins to go inside Trump’s world and what is driving America’s global strategy right now. He

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01:10:51

Trump Demolishes East Wing and His Critics’ Emotional...

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2025/10/23

Mark kicks off today’s episode with his new reported monologue on Washington’s latest drama: the controversy over Donald Trump’s White House ballroom. He unpacks how a simple construction project became the Left’s newest moral anguish—and what the frenzy reveals about the lingering Trump Derangement Syndrome that still defines so much of the left and political media. Mark separates legitimate critique from performative outrage, showing how the press continues to inflate Trump’s every move into a

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