“Day 18 of the war with Iran”

“Day 18 of the war with Iran”

Author: Nicolle Wallace, MS NOW March 18, 2026 Duration: 40:37
As the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran approaches its third week, the rift in Trump's coalition came to a head today.

Nicolle Wallace hosts Deadline: White House, a daily podcast that cuts through the noise of the 24-hour news cycle with a focus on the pressures and personalities inside the administration. Her perspective is shaped by a unique career path, having served as White House communications director for President George W. Bush and as a senior advisor on a major presidential campaign. This isn't a theoretical discussion; it's grounded in the real-world mechanics of power and messaging. Each episode features conversations with journalists, politicians, and insiders who are directly involved in the day's biggest stories, dissecting the strategic decisions and public statements coming from the West Wing and Capitol Hill. Listeners get clarity on how complex policy debates are framed and how political narratives are constructed in real time. The podcast thrives on the urgency of the daily deadline, offering analysis that explains not just what is happening, but the motivations and calculations behind it. For anyone trying to understand the forces shaping national discourse, this podcast provides essential context from someone who has operated at the highest levels of government and political strategy. It’s a direct line to the conversations defining American politics.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Deadline: White House
Podcast Episodes
“A custody battle for the Strait of Hormuz” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:35
Nicolle Wallace covers Trump’s decision to escalate tensions with Iran by threatening a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, an announcement CENTCOM quickly had to clarify, saying that U.S. forces would only block ships goi…
“Between a rock and a hard place” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:51
Nicolle Wallace covers the surging inflation and gas prices because of the war in Iran. Not only is the war affecting the United States, but it is also affecting airports in Europe, who are warning that they might face a…
“From a bang to a whimper” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:36
Nicolle Wallace covers how Donald Trump went from threatening genocide earlier in the week to being in a tactically, politically, and morally weaker position now than he was on Monday.
“A political temperature check” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:11
In the administration’s latest attempt to flood the zone, Melania Trump took to the media with a unexpected statement on her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
“A rare statement from Melania Trump” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:38
It’s been more than 40 days since we’ve led this program with news about Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein – Melania Trump changed that today.
“Trump’s impending deadline for Iran” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:02
If nothing changes by tonight and Trump follows through on his public threat, we may soon be witness to what experts fear will be war crimes.
“Is Donald Trump okay?” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:54
After rambling press conferences and incoherent Truth Social posting sprees, Nicolle Wallace covers the question that people on both sides of the aisle are asking: Is Donald Trump okay?
“Trump doubles down on threats to Iran” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:14
Nicolle Wallace covers the latest headlines from the war in Iran. In a press conference today, Donald Trump addressed the rescue of an American pilot who went missing last week when Iran shot down a U.S. F-15 fighter jet…