The 1600

Can religion help heal America’s fractured politics? Washington Post columnist and political analyst Shadi Hamid joins Carlo Versano to discuss his new book, Can Religion Save Democracy?, and his argument that America’s decline in religious life has helped turn politics into a substitute for faith.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch this special edition on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PtMQM2sX2z4Carlo Versano pays his respects to the dearly departed MAGA movement after its humiliating midterms defeat.But is Trumpism well and truly dead? And what will Democrats do with their new mandate?00:00 - Intro: Eulogizing MAGA01:35:19 - How Trump Blew Up His Momentum03:43:01 - Darline Graham Had No Business Running For Senate04:23:17 - Pack It Up, JD Vance04:44:18 - Elon Musk Lit His Money On Fire05:12:10 - MAGA's Cause Of Death: The Iran War06:09:20 - My Warning To DemocratsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recorded October 29: With the midterm elections approaching, Carlo Versano was joined by political journalist Astead Herndon to break down whether Democrats were headed for a blue wave. They discuss cracks in Trump’s administration, whether Democrats can take the Senate, whether the polls can be trusted and what a Democratic Congress could mean for Trump’s final two years. Plus, they look ahead to 2028 and the potential contenders already waiting in the wings.More from Astead—> America, Actually! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ8cMiYb3G5e1rfpOzOxDzXgT4in9hNSO&si=TEpW97Ah9M6Tq3m0 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kyla Scanlon joins Carlo Versano to explain why Americans feel so pessimistic about the economy despite strong spending and a booming stock market. They break down the affordability crisis, housing costs, generational wealth, and how AI is impacting our jobs.More from Kyla Scanlon ——Substack: https://kyla.substack.com/ Scanlon’s Interview with Austan Goolsbee:  https://kyla.substack.com/p/chicago-fed-president-austan-goolsbee-b24 “Best of Luck” is a production of Vox. The first episode will be available on October 27, with episodes releasing weekly on Tuesdays on Vox's YouTube channel, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow on socials @bestofluckpodcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ICE deported Mone Khambounleung and Billy Sangvone to Loas in 2025, a country they barely remember living in before they immigrated to the states as the children of refugees. Both men had criminal records and became targets under the Trump administration’s sweeping immigration crackdown. Today, Mone makes lifestyle content on his YouTube and social media accounts, documenting everyday life in Laos in his thick Louisiana accent, introducing the locals to Americanisms like southern BBQ. Billy volunteers his time as an English teacher and regularly appears in Mone’s videos (often seen making crawfish for friends and family). In this episode, Carlo gets to know these two unmistakably American men — their deportation experience, rehabilitation and acclimation to their new lives in Laos.Billy’s petition: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-reunite-panomphet-billy-sangvone-with-family?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAacU1O9OiM0qDVS0CqMsvgKi5DBxcKcEL8Ak-nSUjN4S0-Fbc8QbZWltZ2A04Q_aem_gV03PZDl7ySOIc-LwoM4bA&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3&cp_src=d Follow Billy https://www.tiktok.com/@4noboundaries?_r=1&_t=ZP-9AbThpVIGdj https://www.instagram.com/billy.sang_/Follow Monehttps://www.instagram.com/mones_pov/ https://www.tiktok.com/@monespov https://www.youtube.com/@monepov See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joins Carlo Versano on The 1600 to make his case for why Californians should break nearly two decades of Democratic control. Hilton outlines his plan to cut taxes, lower costs, reduce bureaucracy, and make California more competitive for workers and businesses. He says voters should "try something different" by electing a Republican governor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Santiago Mayer, founder of Voters of Tomorrow, joins Carlo Versano to discuss where young voters in America stand. The conversation explores the shifting youth vote, the influence of organizations like Turning Point USA, the 2026 midterms, and rising figures like Zohran Mamdani and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Mooch is back. Anthony Scaramucci joins Carlo Versano to talk about his new book, All the Wrong Moves, and the long chain of decisions that he believes led America to this political moment. In a candid conversation with Carlo Versano, the former White House communications director reflects on the rise of Donald Trump, the future of the American Dream, and why so many voters have lost faith in the system. It all leads to one final question: Is Donald Trump capable of ego death?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mitch Landrieu joins Carlo Versano on The 1600 to discuss why the South has become the center of American politics, what Democrats need to do to compete in red states, and the frustrations driving working-class voters across party lines. The former New Orleans mayor also weighs in on Kamala Harris's future while acknowledging he is considering a presidential run of his own.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andrew Yang and Lisa Britton join Carlo Versano to discuss AI, jobs, and the issues affecting young men today. From automation and education to dating, loneliness, and politics, they explore what's driving these trends and what solutions could help turn them around. Plus, Yang weighs in on AI regulation, universal basic income, and whether he could run for office again.More from Andrew & Lisa: Noble Mobile — https://noblemobile.com/ Evie Magazine — https://www.eviemagazine.com/author/lisa-britton See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.