The Chris Cuomo Project

Chris Cuomo

The Chris Cuomo Project is the official podcast of award-winning veteran broadcast journalist Chris Cuomo. Chris’ independent voice provides listeners with an up-close view of politics, global affairs, and American culture from a vantage point uniquely shaped by decades of insider experience. Every Tuesday, Chris presents his signature take on today’s pressing current events — and explores how these stories are being covered by all sides of the media — through in-depth interviews with newsmakers, tastemakers, and other influential figures. On Thursdays, Chris shares insights into subjects that deeply matter to him personally, and answers YouTube comments and listener phone calls. Free from the constraints of a traditional media organization, The Chris Cuomo Project is home to independents, free agents, and those who don’t fit nicely on one side or the other. Let’s get after it.

  1. 12 HR AGO

    The Met Gala Is Why Regular People Feel Left Behind

    Chris Cuomo uses the Met Gala as a jumping off point for a bigger argument about the midterms and the widening gap between those in power and the people they claim to represent. With Trump fumbling affordability, health care, and a war in Iran with no clear exit, Cuomo argues the opportunity to fight for working people has been handed to anyone willing to pick it up — and events like the Met Gala are proof that nobody in power seems ready to do it. His case isn't anti-rich or anti-fashion. It's that showing up in expensive outfits to celebrate among the elite — at an event sponsored by someone whose workers you claim to be fighting for — sends exactly the wrong signal at exactly the wrong moment. You can't bash the elitism and be the elitism at the same time. Cuomo also pushes back on the instinct to demonize the rich as a political strategy, arguing the real winning message is about fixing a system that doesn't make everyone play by the same rules — and reconnecting with the many instead of performing for the few. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (743) 281-0848 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/cuomo - *Paid partnership *Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Upgrade your wallet and get 10% off at https://www.Ridge.com/CUOMO with code CUOMO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    35 min
  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Trump Just Made Comey A Hero

    Chris Cuomo reacts to the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey over a “86 47” seashell Instagram post and the controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel after his “expectant widow” joke about Melania Trump. Cuomo argues that going after figures like Comey and Kimmel over speech doesn’t weaken them—it makes them more powerful. In his view, efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to punish critics through legal action or public pressure risk backfiring, turning political opponents into martyrs. He breaks down the broader pattern driving both stories: outrage, provocation, and attention are consistently rewarded in media and politics. Whether it’s the Comey indictment or backlash to late-night comedy, Cuomo says the system incentivizes escalation instead of solutions. The bigger takeaway: while attention is focused on controversy, key issues like the economy, domestic policy, and “Fix America First” priorities are being pushed aside. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://quince.com/CUOMO for free shipping and 365-day returns. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/cuomo. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. #news #poltiics #trump #cuomo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    43 min
  3. 28 APR

    The Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Changed Nothing

    Chris Cuomo breaks down the aftermath of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting and why the response says more about the system than the event itself. Cuomo unpacks the Norah O'Donnell 60 Minutes interview where Trump was pressed on the shooter's manifesto, and asks why a network correspondent platformed the writings of a madman in the first place. He argues the violence wasn't just about one person or one moment — it's part of a broader pattern driven by what gets attention, clicks, and political advantage. From media coverage to political rhetoric, he says no one has real high ground, and everyone is incentivized to escalate rather than de-escalate. He examines how both sides react to moments like this, why outrage consistently outperforms reason, and how the algorithms amplify the most extreme voices. Cuomo also explains why he turned off comments on his own social media, and why focusing only on blame misses the bigger issue: a culture that rewards conflict and punishes nuance. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/CUOMO and use promo code CUOMO at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 hr
  4. 23 APR

    The Iran War Has No Exit

    Ian Bremmer (President and Founder, Eurasia Group and GZERO Media) joins Chris Cuomo to break down where the Iran war is actually heading — and why the short-term politics are masking a much more serious long-term problem. Bremmer walks through the state of the ceasefire talks, the role Jared Kushner is playing in negotiations, and why Trump now has marginally more leverage than he did in the first round — but still not enough to get a deal that holds. He and Cuomo debate whether the Abraham Accords were a genuine diplomatic achievement or a business arrangement that lined Kushner's pockets, and what that history means for trusting the current process. The conversation turns to the economic consequences that are already unfolding — semiconductor shortages, jet fuel supply chains, LNG infrastructure damage, and the Strait of Hormuz — and why Bremmer argues these will take years to work through regardless of how Trump announces an exit. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Get 30% off Soul Mood Gummies at https://GetSoul.com with promo code CUOMO. Find LUCY near you at https://lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at https://lucy.co/CCP with promo code CCP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    59 min
  5. 21 APR

    The Case For Striking Iran Over Nukes Falls Apart

    Chris Cuomo breaks down the central claim driving the U.S. response to Iran: that the regime was on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon. Drawing on recent reporting and statements from international watchdogs, Cuomo argues that the timeline being presented publicly does not match the underlying facts. He explains the critical distinction between enriched uranium and a deployable nuclear weapon, and why conflating the two creates a sense of urgency that may not be justified. If the threat is as immediate as claimed, Cuomo asks, why stop short of removing the regime entirely? And if it isn't, what actually drove the decision to act now — and whether domestic pressures at home had more to do with the timing than the threat itself. Cuomo also examines the broader consequences of the strike: strained alliances, unclear objectives, and the risk of getting pulled deeper into a conflict without a defined endgame. He argues that the current approach delivers limited strategic benefit while increasing long-term costs, both abroad and at home. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://hims.com/CCP to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/chrisc. Get 25% off Cowboy Colostrum with code CUOMO at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/CUOMO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46 min
  6. 9 APR

    The Iran War Is a Trap

    Chris Cuomo breaks down the Iran conflict as a political moment rather than just a foreign policy story, arguing that the current cease-fire and ongoing tensions reflect instability — not resolution. He examines why Iran retains leverage despite recent developments, how the situation has evolved into a strategic stalemate, and why traditional arguments about the war are unlikely to move voters. Cuomo also critiques how both parties are responding, suggesting that the focus on the conflict itself is misplaced. Instead, he outlines what he sees as the real opportunity: a shift back to domestic priorities like affordability, economic pressure, and rebuilding trust with voters who feel left behind. The question, he argues, is whether political leaders will recognize that opening — or continue to fight the wrong battle. The Iran conflict isn’t just about foreign policy — it’s becoming a distraction from the issues voters actually care about at home, and a political opportunity that both parties may be missing. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code CUOMO at https://www.Ridge.com/CUOMO #ridgepod Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/cuomo. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. #news #cuomo #trump #iran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    37 min

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The Chris Cuomo Project is the official podcast of award-winning veteran broadcast journalist Chris Cuomo. Chris’ independent voice provides listeners with an up-close view of politics, global affairs, and American culture from a vantage point uniquely shaped by decades of insider experience. Every Tuesday, Chris presents his signature take on today’s pressing current events — and explores how these stories are being covered by all sides of the media — through in-depth interviews with newsmakers, tastemakers, and other influential figures. On Thursdays, Chris shares insights into subjects that deeply matter to him personally, and answers YouTube comments and listener phone calls. Free from the constraints of a traditional media organization, The Chris Cuomo Project is home to independents, free agents, and those who don’t fit nicely on one side or the other. Let’s get after it.

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