I Know Exactly Why Trump's Base is Finally Turning | The Daily Beast Podcast

Terry Moran joins Joanna Coles on the Daily Beast Podcast to discuss his recent trip to Iowa, where voters are growing increasingly frustrated with Donald Trump over the rising cost of living, soaring energy prices, and a shrinking sense of possibility. Moran reveals what he learned from farmers and young people in a state that once embraced Trump, and why their dissatisfaction may not translate into renewed faith in the Democratic Party. He also opens up about his departure from ABC News, the pressures facing legacy media, and why fear and corporate interests are shaping coverage of the White House. Moran and Coles examine the questions surrounding Trump's health, the influence of Natalie Harp, and Melania Trump's conspicuous absence from public life before turning to the chaos inside the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth's future, and the growing role of social media in the administration. As the conversation looks ahead to 2028, Moran weighs the potential of figures like Gavin Newsom, JB Pritzker, and Jon Ossoff, and explains why the next generation of political leaders may need to restore something Americans are increasingly missing: a sense of seriousness and possibility.

00:00 - Trump And The Cost Of Living
04:50 - Iowa Voters Turn Against Trump
09:20 - The Crisis Of Political Cynicism
14:00 - Why Natalie Harp Matters
18:30 - Melania Trump’s Disappearance
23:18 - Trump’s Health And The Iran War
28:00 - Pete Hegseth And Pentagon Chaos
32:35 - The Trump Administration’s Trolling
37:20 - RFK Jr.’s 2028 Ambitions
42:00 - Who Could Replace Trump In 2028?
46:30 - Gavin Newsom And Kamala Harris

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📖 Title: I Know Exactly Why Trump's Base is Finally Turning
👂 Podcast: The Daily Beast Podcast
📺 Episode: 771
🎧 Format: Full Podcast
📅 Date: September 20, 2026
👨‍💼 Guest: Terry Moran
🎙️ Host: Joanna Coles

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