The 1600

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The 1600 is an unfiltered guide to the politics and culture defining the Trump era. Newsweek's Carlo Versano explores the forces reshaping our world with help from lawmakers, experts and modern thinkers.

  1. 1D AGO

    'Hope and Change' Led to More of the Same: Revisiting Obama's Presidency ft. David Sirota

    The Lever's David Sirota joins Carlo to reexamine one of Democrats' most beloved presidents, Barack Obama. On the eve of his Chicago presidential center opening, David and Carlo chronicle how Obama's failure to fulfill his mandate led to the rise of Donald Trump and fascism. The Lever: https://www.levernews.com/ Master Plan podcast: https://the.levernews.com/master-plan/ 00:00:00 – Intro 00:02:13 – Obama's squandered mandate and broken promises 00:03:26 – Wall Street bailouts and donor capture 00:05:27 – ACA: Heritage Foundation plan, not real reform 00:07:04 – Obama's insurance industry excuse 00:10:25 – Sandy Hook and the bully pulpit failure 00:15:17 – What Trump teaches about presidential power 00:18:04 – Biden vs. Obama: who used power better? 00:21:39 – Donor capture vs. cash corruption explained 00:26:14 – How Obama set the stage for Trump 00:46:28 – Why criticizing Obama matters for the future - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get more Carlo by subscribing to The 1600 newsletter, with fresh columns on the latest news in your inbox every Monday through Friday: https://the-1600.beehiiv.com/  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1LOS84PQRRWwDKEQ2zHYHe  Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-1600/id1860634203  If you enjoy The 1600, consider rating us five stars on your favorite podcast platform, giving us a like or subscribing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2a35q7eyzkfoIusBzdH4Hw  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    54 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Putin's Bunker, the Drug Economy and Kamala's Comeback: Answering Your Questions

    We wade through the depths of Carlo's overflowing inbox to answer your burning political questions once again. This time: Putin's bunker, the Democrats' mythical missing podcaster, keeping kids safe online, Trump's beef with the media, and much more. - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get more Carlo by subscribing to The 1600 newsletter, with fresh columns on the latest news in your inbox every Monday through Friday: https://the-1600.beehiiv.com/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1LOS84PQRRWwDKEQ2zHYHe Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-1600/id1860634203 If you enjoy The 1600, consider rating us five stars on your favorite podcast platform, giving us a like or subscribing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2a35q7eyzkfoIusBzdH4Hw See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    27 min

  3. 6D AGO

    Why Do We Hate When Men Succeed? With Lisa Britton

    Are the dudes in crisis? Writer Lisa Britton joins Carlo to talk the "demonization" of today's men. Lisa Britton's Substack: https://lisabritton.substack.com/ Evie Magazine: https://www.eviemagazine.com/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get more Carlo by subscribing to The 1600 newsletter, with fresh columns on the latest news in your inbox every Monday through Friday: https://the-1600.beehiiv.com/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1LOS84PQRRWwDKEQ2zHYHe Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-1600/id1860634203 If you enjoy The 1600, consider rating us five stars on your favorite podcast platform, giving us a like or subscribing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2a35q7eyzkfoIusBzdH4Hw See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    59 min

  4. MAY 4

    The Ex-Journalist Declaring War on AI Slop

    ZeroGPT CEO Edward Tian envisions a future where AI and critical thinking can exist in harmony. GPTZero: https://gptzero.me/ Is the internet AI?: https://gptzero.me/ai-vision - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get more Carlo by subscribing to The 1600 newsletter, with fresh columns on the latest news in your inbox every Monday through Friday: https://the-1600.beehiiv.com/  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1LOS84PQRRWwDKEQ2zHYHe  Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-1600/id1860634203  If you enjoy The 1600, consider rating us five stars on your favorite podcast platform, giving us a like or subscribing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2a35q7eyzkfoIusBzdH4Hw  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    44 min

  5. MAY 1

    America's 250th Birthday: Controversy Surrounding the Dueling Groups Planning Celebrations

    As the U.S. gets ready to turn 250, Carlo Versano sits down with America 250 Chair Rosie Rios to walk through what’s actually planned for the milestone anniversary. From nationwide celebrations and eight-ball drops to big ideas around civic engagement and giving back, the episode takes listeners inside the moment—explaining the controversy and confusion surrounding the dueling groups planning this summer’s celebrations—and what organizers hope Americans will remember long after the fireworks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    24 min

  6. APR 29

    What Sharon McMahon Would Have Said At UVU Commencement Before Charlie Kirk Cancellation

    Sharon McMahon was set to give her commencement speech at Utah Valley University today, but a coordinated campaign upended her plans. McMahon tells Carlo the circumstances that led to the cancellation of her speech on the campus where Charlie Kirk was assassinated in September. The Preamble: https://substack.com/@sharonmcmahon We Are Mighty: https://sharonmcmahon.com/book - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get more Carlo by subscribing to The 1600 newsletter, with fresh columns on the latest news in your inbox every Monday through Friday: https://the-1600.beehiiv.com/  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1LOS84PQRRWwDKEQ2zHYHe  Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-1600/id1860634203  If you enjoy The 1600, consider rating us five stars on your favorite podcast platform, giving us a like or subscribing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2a35q7eyzkfoIusBzdH4Hw  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    45 min

  7. APR 26

    Inside The Chaos At White House Correspondents’ Dinner

    Carlo and the 1600 boys, Leo and Jesus, share what it was like inside the ballroom when a gunman breached security and sent guests, dignitaries and the president ducking for cover at the annual White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington, D.C., Saturday night. They discuss the obvious security lapses they saw, and the rare moment of unity between Trump and the media he loves to hate. 00:00 - Welcome from D.C. 00:28 - What went down 00:55 - Carlo's firsthand account 03:25 - Leo's experience 04:25 - No communication 05:02 - Security detail 09:50 - Jesus's account 12:05 - The aftermath 13:16 - A rare moment of unity - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get more Carlo by subscribing to The 1600 newsletter, with fresh columns on the latest news in your inbox every Monday through Friday: https://the-1600.beehiiv.com/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1LOS84PQRRWwDKEQ2zHYHe Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-1600/id1860634203 If you enjoy The 1600, consider rating us five stars on your favorite podcast platform, giving us a like or subscribing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2a35q7eyzkfoIusBzdH4Hw See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    14 min

  8. APR 24

    Who's Up and Who's Down in the (Way Too Early) 2028 Democratic Primary

    In this episode, Carlo gives his take on the Democratic front-runners for 2028. PS: Jon Ossoff, hit us up! Kamala Harris — 00:01:14 Gavin Newsom — 00:02:37 Pete Buttigieg — 00:05:43 Josh Shapiro — 00:09:08 Andy Beshear — 00:11:11 JB Pritzker — 00:12:29 Jon Ossoff — 00:14:26 AOC — 00:17:47 Mark Kelly — 00:19:52 Gretchen Whitmer — 00:21:18 Wes Moore — 00:23:12 Dark Horses — 00:26:38 - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get more Carlo by subscribing to The 1600 newsletter, with fresh columns on the latest news in your inbox every Monday through Friday: https://the-1600.beehiiv.com/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1LOS84PQRRWwDKEQ2zHYHe Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-1600/id1860634203 If you enjoy The 1600, consider rating us five stars on your favorite podcast platform, giving us a like or subscribing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2a35q7eyzkfoIusBzdH4Hw See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    31 min
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The 1600 is an unfiltered guide to the politics and culture defining the Trump era. Newsweek's Carlo Versano explores the forces reshaping our world with help from lawmakers, experts and modern thinkers.

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  • Creator
    Newsweek
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Newsweek
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