"Trump the aspirational autocrat"

"Trump the aspirational autocrat"

Author: Nicolle Wallace, MS NOW September 23, 2026 Duration: 41:51
This afternoon, perhaps more than ever, Donald Trump, ever the aspirational autocrat, is draping himself in all the trappings of an old-school dictator.

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: 50

Deadline: White House
Podcast Episodes
"A complex legal battle that could impact the upcoming midterms" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:25
August 27, 2026; 5pm: Jacob Soboroff is in for Nicolle Wallace. As we speak, a complex legal battle is playing out across the country that could significantly impact November’s midterms -- which are just 68 days away. Th…
"The cost of the Trump bandwagon" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:33
August 27, 2026; 4pm: Jacob Soboroff is in for Nicolle Wallace. This afternoon, Republicans are starting to reckon with the consequences of hitching their wagon to Donald Trump.
"The sea change inside the ranks of the military" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:49
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth can tout his leadership all he wants, but according to new reporting from MS NOW, the sea change those actually inside the ranks of the military are experiencing is not a positive one.
"Dolly Parton was a force to be reckoned with" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:24
The legendary country music star sadly died today at the age of 80. She will be remembered for her contributions to both the world of entertainment through her songs, films and tv shows as well as for her contributions t…
"Breaking news out of the Supreme Court" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:01
We begin this hour with breaking news out of the United States Supreme Court, which has just granted Donald Trump a win in his fight to take control over our elections.
"All pardoned by Donald Trump" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:22
August 21st, 2026; 5pm: Alicia Menendez, in for Nicolle Wallace, on a stunning report exposing how Donald Trump pardons those who donate to support him and his family.