Beyond Politics

Matt Robison
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Politics may be dismal, but the ideas that swirl around it and shape it are fascinating. This is a show that looks not just at politics, but the deeper ideas from history, science, psychology, economics, and technology that are shaping our world. We feature smart, lively, upbeat discussions with people who know what they're talking about and can help us understand the world better. Hosted by Matt Robison: writer, former senior congressional staffer, and campaign manager.

  1. They Know They’re Losing — And It Shows | Political Rehab

    3D AGO

    They Know They’re Losing — And It Shows | Political Rehab

    Donald Trump is picking fights with the Pope, the Federal Reserve, the courts — and it may all point to the same thing: they know they’re losing, and it shows. Today on Political Rehab Live, Matt Robison and Matt Wylie break down the growing signs of panic inside Trumpworld: JD Vance’s embarrassing empty-crowd speech, Republicans’ collapsing Senate map, Supreme Court retirement panic around Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, Trump’s bizarre AI Jesus controversy, and why the MAGA coalition may be cracking in real time. If you want sharp political analysis, strategy, media breakdowns, election forecasting, and real talk about what’s happening in America — subscribe now. 👉 Subscribe to Worth Knowing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@worthknowing-mattrobison👉 Read Matt’s Substack: https://worthknowing.substack.com ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Opening / They Know They’re Losing0:45 Trump Dump1:00 Trump vs Jerome Powell / Fed meltdown4:00 RFK Jr chaos / coalition disorder6:00 Rundown begins6:15 Strait of Hormuz blockade mess8:10 JD Vance empty crowd disaster10:35 Democrats now favored in Senate?13:10 Clarence Thomas / Alito retirement panic16:00 Trump vs Pope Leo / AI Jesus backlash19:15 Deep Dive – Republicans, Christianity & Trump23:00 Reaction / Is the coalition cracking?27:00 That’s B******t – Trump tax refund scam34:45 Dose of Hope – John Eastman disbarred38:00 Closing thoughts 📌 TOPICS COVEREDDonald Trump news todayTrump vs Jerome PowellFederal Reserve rates politicsJD Vance speech crowd reactionJD Vance heckledRepublicans losing Senate 2026Democrats Senate chancesClarence Thomas retirement rumorsSamuel Alito retirement rumorsSupreme Court vacancy politicsTrump Pope Leo fightTrump AI Jesus image reactionChristian voters and RepublicansMAGA coalition cracksTrump tax cuts scamJohn Eastman disbarredPolitical Rehab podcast 💬 COMMENT BELOWIs the MAGA coalition actually weakening — or is this another false alarm? 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for new livestreams, shorts, and weekly political analysis. #Trump #PoliticalRehab #JDVance #SupremeCourt #ClarenceThomas #Alito #Election2026 #Democrats #MAGA #Politics #MattRobison #WorthKnowing #BreakingNews

    38 min

  2. 5D AGO

    Can Truth Still Win? Glenn Kessler on Trump, Media, and Political Lies

    Can truth still win in American politics? Glenn Kessler spent years as The Washington Post’s lead fact-checker, tracking false claims, political spin, and misinformation from presidents, candidates, and Congress. In this must-watch conversation with Matt Robison, Kessler explains why he believes falsehoods are winning—and whether truth can still fight back. We discuss: • Why lies spread faster than facts• Donald Trump, media incentives, and political misinformation• Why fact-checking became easier to ignore• The biggest Trump lies and why they worked• How social media changed political reality• Whether journalism failed the moment• Can democracy survive when truth becomes optional?• Why Glenn Kessler still believes truth can win This is a smart, candid, and urgent conversation about politics, media, democracy, Trump, misinformation, and the future of accountability. 👇 SUBSCRIBE to Worth Knowing for sharp political analysis, livestreams, clips, and Shorts:https://www.youtube.com/@worthknowing-mattrobison 👇 Join Matt Robison on Substack:https://worthknowing.substack.com 👇 Glenn Kessler on Substack:https://glennkessler.substack.com If you enjoyed this interview, please LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE — it helps independent channels grow. #GlennKessler #Trump #Politics #PoliticalNews #FactChecking #Media #Misinformation #Truth #Democracy #WashingtonPost #MattRobison #WorthKnowing #LiveStream #PoliticalAnalysis #ElectionNews #NewsCommentary #YouTubePolitics

    56 min
  3. Trump Says We Won. Reality Says Otherwise.

    APR 12

    Trump Says We Won. Reality Says Otherwise.

    Trump says we won. Reality says otherwise. In this episode of Political Rehab, we break down the so-called Iran “ceasefire” — and why the claim of total victory doesn’t hold up. There’s no deal, no real negotiation, and none of the core objectives have been achieved. We walk through what actually happened, what Trump is claiming, and what it all means for U.S. strategy, global stability, and domestic politics. We also cover NATO tensions, JD Vance under pressure, a growing political backlash heading into 2026, and why the Epstein story is roaring back into the spotlight. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Cold open: “Blasphemy to barbarism to backpedaling”00:00:30 – Welcome to Political Rehab00:01:00 – Trump Dump begins00:01:10 – Trump vs NATO: strategic breakdown00:03:30 – Easter posts, war threats, and Republican silence00:06:00 – Rundown: war escalation → ceasefire reversal00:08:30 – JD Vance on the hot seat00:11:30 – MAGA power struggle over Attorney General00:14:30 – Special elections: signs of a political wave00:17:30 – Epstein files return to the spotlight00:20:30 – Deep Dive: Should there be an age limit for president?00:39:30 – THAT’S B******T: The Iran “ceasefire” breakdown00:45:30 – Dose of Hope: finding perspective in chaos00:49:00 – Closing thoughts 🔍 Key Topics in This Episode Trump’s Iran ceasefire: what’s real vs what’s spin Why there is no actual negotiation with Iran U.S. war objectives vs reality on the ground NATO tensions and global implications JD Vance’s political positioning 2026 election signals and shifting voter sentiment Epstein investigation and political fallout The debate over age limits and competency in leadership 🔴 Subscribe for weekly livestreams, clips, and deep dives:https://www.youtube.com/@worthknowing-mattrobison 📺 Watch Political Rehab live:https://www.youtube.com/@worthknowing-mattrobison/live ✉️ Join the newsletter:https://worthknowing.substack.com #Trump #Iran #Politics #BreakingNews #Ceasefire #Geopolitics #NATO #JDVance #Epstein #USPolitics #PoliticalRehab #WorthKnowing

    50 min

  4. APR 8

    Before the ceasefire, a war crime

    Before the announcement of a ceasefire in Trump's war with Iran, he had already committed a war crime. It came against the backdrop of a larger question:👉 Can anything still restrain a U.S. president?With former Congressman and prosecutor Paul Hodes, we analyze:Trump’s latest threats against IranWhether targeting civilian infrastructure violates international lawThe Supreme Court’s latest rulings—and what they meanWhy the courts may be the only remaining checkAnd whether Democrats are quietly gaining ground politically⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Trump escalation: “Civilization will die”01:30 – Why this could be a war crime03:00 – MTG & Tucker Carlson react (unexpected backlash)05:30 – The deeper question: Can Trump be stopped?07:20 – Paul Hodes joins (legal + political analysis)10:30 – “Is there anyone to call?” (accountability crisis)16:00 – Supreme Court ruling (Bannon case explained)25:00 – Trump vs universities (DEI, antisemitism claims)26:30 – First Amendment rulings block Trump retaliation28:30 – Courts as the last line of defense35:30 – New polling: Are Democrats actually gaining ground?47:00 – Messaging failure vs strategy debate58:30 – Final thoughts: What happens next?🔥 KEY QUESTIONS THIS VIDEO ANSWERSIs Trump about to commit a war crime?What does international law actually say?Can the courts stop a president in real time?Are Republicans breaking with Trump—or falling in line?Are Democrats stronger than they look?📺 WATCH NEXT👉 Political Rehab (LIVE Fridays 12:30pm ET):https://www.youtube.com/@worthknowing-mattrobison👉 More Worth Knowing livestreams:https://www.youtube.com/@worthknowing-mattrobison/playlists

    1h 1m
  5. Trump Fires Pam Bondi After Supreme Court Stunt

    APR 3

    Trump Fires Pam Bondi After Supreme Court Stunt

    Trump just fired Pam Bondi—AND showed up at the Supreme Court in a move that injected total chaos into the justice system.In this episode of *Political Rehab*, we break down a chaotic week in politics: Trump’s unprecedented appearance at a Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship, the legal battle over executive power, a federal judge halting construction at the White House, and new warning signs for Republicans as internal divisions grow.We also dig into Trump’s confusing Iran strategy following his Oval Office address, and what new polling says about his collapsing approval ratings—and why Democrats may not be benefiting as much as you’d expect.Plus:⚖️ The truth behind Trump’s birthright citizenship case🏛️ Why a judge blocked the White House ballroom project📉 Trump’s approval rating vs. the 2026 political landscape🔥 CPAC fractures and the future of the Republican Party🚀 A dose of hope: America heads back to the moon⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Trump fires Pam Bondi + Supreme Court appearance2:00 Trump at the Supreme Court (birthright citizenship)6:30 National voter database controversy10:30 Trump’s Iran speech breakdown15:30 White House ballroom blocked by judge18:30 Birthright citizenship case analysis21:30 Polls: Trump underwater, Democrats underperforming24:30 CPAC fractures and GOP infighting42:00 Deep dive: executive orders and presidential power48:30 That’s Bullsh*t segment50:30 Dose of Hope: Artemis moon mission🎯 ABOUT THE CHANNELWorth Knowing / Political Rehab breaks down the forces shaping power in America—politics, policy, and the real-world consequences—without the noise.Subscribe for sharp, fact-based analysis you won’t get anywhere else.#Trump #PamBondi #SupremeCourt #Politics #USPolitics #BirthrightCitizenship #Iran #CPAC #Republicans #Democrats #Election2026 #PoliticalNews #BreakingNews

    1h 2m

  6. MAR 31

    Big Tech Is Spending Millions to Control AI...And Politics

    Big Tech is spending millions to shape the future of AI—but what are they trying to control, and why now? Former Congressman and Americans for Responsible Innovation President Brad Carson joins us to break down the growing fight over AI regulation, including the role of companies like Meta, the influence of Mark Zuckerberg, and the stakes for jobs, energy costs, and national security. As tech giants invest heavily to influence policy ahead of the 2026 elections, the battle over artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a battle over political power. Then: a deep dive into money and influence in Washington. ProPublica reporter Corey Johnson joins us to discuss new reporting on Trump administration financial disclosures, revealing how industry ties, private equity, and political power intersect behind the scenes. What do more than 3,200 disclosure records tell us about corruption, conflicts of interest, and the revolving door between government and business? Two conversations. One theme: who controls AI, who controls Washington—and who pays the price. 00:00 Big Money Meets AI01:10 AI Impacts Everywhere02:15 Meet Brad Carson03:03 The 200 Million War Chest03:46 Mad Max Sandbox Plan05:02 Federalism Versus Preemption07:24 Industry Split On Rules09:17 States Push Back10:59 Liability And Section 23015:01 Preemption Disaster Lessons16:45 Host AI Brain Filibuster21:30 Why This Fight Matters23:55 AI And Military Risks25:56 How To Win And Help28:41 Money Thread in Politics32:31 Prediction Markets War Profits36:54 ProPublica Database Stakes41:04 Guest Joins Corey Johnson43:02 Scale of Conflicts Guardrails46:37 Todd Blanche Crypto Case53:32 Who Pulls the Strings55:47 Where to Watch Next59:26 How to Use the Database01:00:02 Wrap Up and Call to Action

    1h 3m
  7. This Isn’t Strategy — It’s Trump’s Chaos Playbook

    MAR 27

    This Isn’t Strategy — It’s Trump’s Chaos Playbook

    Trump’s chaos isn’t random—and it’s not strategy. In today’s episode of Political Rehab, we break down how Donald Trump repeatedly creates crises—on immigration, Iran, and the economy—and then uses the chaos as leverage while avoiding accountability. From the Department of Homeland Security shutdown to escalating tensions with Iran and a Supreme Court case that could reshape voting rights before the midterms, this episode connects the dots on what’s really happening—and why it matters now. PLUS:👉 Are the massive “No Kings” protests actually working?👉 Is Trump manipulating markets—or being manipulated by them?👉 And why both parties may be misreading the political moment 00:00 – Cold Open: Chaos, Strategy, and What’s Really Going On00:01:00 – Trump Dump: DHS Shutdown, ICE Controversy, and GOP Tensions00:04:00 – Mail-In Voting Hypocrisy and Republican Strategy Backfire00:06:00 – DHS Crisis Hits Real Life: TSA Shortages, Airport Chaos00:08:00 – Supreme Court Case Could Reshape Voting Before Midterms00:11:00 – Iran Escalation: Mixed Signals, Red Lines, and Strategic Confusion00:14:00 – Market Volatility: Is Trump Driving Markets—or Vice Versa?00:17:00 – MAGA vs MAHA: Cracks Inside Trump’s Coalition00:20:00 – Deep Dive: Do “No Kings” Protests Actually Work?00:32:30 – That’s Bullsh*t: “Military Operation” vs War (George Carlin Breakdown)00:39:30 – Dose of Hope: Why Voter Turnout Still Matters00:41:00 – Democrats’ “Hotness Strategy” (Yes, Really) ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

    44 min

  8. MAR 25

    You’re Not Crazy — Something Is Deeply Wrong in America

    You’re not imagining it. Something is off — and the pattern is bigger than any one headline. In this episode of Worth Knowing, Matt Robison and Shane Almgren break down the top 5 warning signs that something has gone very wrong in American politics — not as isolated incident, but as a connected system. From media pressure to voter suppression to the normalization of extreme behavior, this is about seeing the pattern clearly — before it’s too late. 📊 This conversation is grounded in data, documented reporting, and real-world examples — not speculation. If you’ve ever looked at the news and thought, “this isn’t normal” — this video is for you. 00:00 – Opening: “You’re not crazy” — why this matters now02:30 – Why Americans feel something is wrong (polling + reality gap)05:45 – Honorable Mentions: corruption, pardons, and “what didn’t make the list”10:30 – #5: Whitewashing History — rewriting the past in real time19:45 – #4: Media Suppression — controlling the narrative27:30 – #3: ICE Tactics & Government Power Expansion37:45 – #2: Cult of Personality — loyalty over principle48:15 – #1: Voter Suppression — the most dangerous shift57:30 – Final Takeaway: how democracies actually break down Most coverage focuses on individual stories.This video connects them into a pattern you can’t unsee. ✔ Data-backed✔ Historically grounded✔ Designed for clarity, not outrage This episode draws from ongoing documented reporting in:👉 🔴 Deep dives, breakdowns, and weekly analysis:👉 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@worthknowing-mattrobison 📰 Written analysis + behind-the-scenes insights:👉 https://worthknowing.substack.com Drop a comment:Which of these warning signs do you think matters most — and why? This is not about left vs. right.It’s about recognizing patterns that history has shown — over and over again. #YoureNotCrazy #AmericanPolitics #Democracy #BreakingDownPolitics #PoliticalAnalysis #CurrentEvents #NewsAnalysis #Fascism #VoterSuppression #MediaBias #GovernmentPower #WorthKnowing #MattRobison ⏱️ CHAPTERS🧠 WHAT THIS VIDEO DOES DIFFERENTLY📚 SOURCE MATERIAL📺 WATCH NEXT💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION⚠️ IMPORTANT🔥 HASHTAGS

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Politics may be dismal, but the ideas that swirl around it and shape it are fascinating. This is a show that looks not just at politics, but the deeper ideas from history, science, psychology, economics, and technology that are shaping our world. We feature smart, lively, upbeat discussions with people who know what they're talking about and can help us understand the world better. Hosted by Matt Robison: writer, former senior congressional staffer, and campaign manager.

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  • Creator
    Matt Robison
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    817
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Matt Robison
  • Show Website
    Beyond Politics

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