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The Chris Cuomo Project

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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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Episodes

The 46 UFO Videos the Government Doesn’t Want You to See

Jeremy Corbell (investigative journalist and co-host, “Weaponized” podcast) joins Chris Cuomo to discuss the latest push for UAP transparency, the 46 military videos Congress wants released, and why he believes the public is closer than ever to learning what the government knows about unidentified anomalous phenomena. Corbell explains how he and veteran reporter George Knapp have spent years obtaining and publishing military footage of objects that appear to display extraordinary capabilities, i...

May 12, 202654 min

Top 5 Ways Trump Broke MAGA’s Biggest Promises

Chris Cuomo lays out the top five ways Donald Trump is screwing the MAGA movement that put him in office — the fundamental failures that will define the midterms, not the daily noise. Chris walks through the death of America First, a war in Iran Trump promised he'd never start, the spending and debt that has betrayed every conservative principle, a healthcare crisis Trump is ignoring, and the way he has actively coarsened American politics itself. Cuomo argues that MAGA voters are being abandone...

May 07, 202646 min

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 ...

May 05, 202635 min

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. ...

Apr 30, 202643 min

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, an...

Apr 28, 20261 hr

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 Acc...

Apr 23, 202659 min

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...

Apr 21, 202646 min

Trump Has Lost The Plot

Chris Cuomo argues that President Trump has “lost the plot” — focusing on Iran while missing the issues that matter most at home. He breaks down why the current approach to Iran may be strengthening the regime’s influence rather than weakening it, and why the justification for urgency around nuclear threats doesn’t fully hold up under scrutiny. Cuomo also explains how messaging failures and strategic missteps are shaping both the conflict and global perception. The larger point, he says, is abou...

Apr 16, 202648 min

What The Epstein Files Actually Reveal

David Enrich (Deputy Investigations Editor, The New York Times) joins Chris Cuomo to break down what the Epstein files actually reveal and why the most important part of the story may be the money. Enrich explains how Epstein built and sustained his wealth, how major financial institutions continued doing business with him despite repeated red flags, and why following that money is key to understanding how his crimes were enabled for so long. He also addresses the gap between public expectations...

Apr 14, 20261 hr 13 min

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...

Apr 09, 202637 min

Trump Is About to Make a Big Mistake on Iran

Chris Cuomo breaks down President Trump’s escalating threats to strike Iranian infrastructure if a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz isn’t reached — and why he argues that approach would hurt civilians far more than the regime. He explains why bombing power plants, bridges, and critical systems is unlikely to trigger regime change, how the deadline strategy risks backfiring, and why the U.S. may already be stuck in a conflict with no clear exit. Cuomo also argues that both parties are missing ...

Apr 07, 202635 min

The Real Meaning of Easter Has Nothing to Do With Religion

Chris Cuomo explores the real meaning of Easter, breaking down Holy Week, Passover, and the origins of religious tradition to argue that the core message has less to do with faith—and more to do with human behavior, forgiveness, and change. He examines how Christianity borrowed from earlier traditions, why symbols like Easter and resurrection predate religion, and what lessons actually matter now. Cuomo argues that “rebirth and renewal” isn’t theological—it’s natural law—and applies to anyone, r...

Apr 02, 202645 min

This Is Why Israel Won’t Back Down

Naftali Bennett (Former Prime Minister of Israel) joins Chris Cuomo to explain how Israel sees its war with Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas — and why he believes stopping now would be more dangerous than continuing. Bennett argues that Iran’s nuclear ambitions and regional proxy network left Israel with no real alternative but to act early, before the threat becomes unavoidable. He explains the difference between how Israel and the United States view Iran, why deterrence may not be enough, and what a...

Mar 31, 202651 min

How Does This End in Iran

Chris Cuomo brings together key moments from this week’s Cuomo Mornings on SiriusXM, featuring conversations with Representative Ryan Zinke (R-MT) and former Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), along with calls from listeners reacting to America’s growing conflict with Iran. Zinke argues the threat remains urgent, warning that Iran’s nuclear capability and stated intent make it dangerous to step back too soon. Cuomo presses whether continued involvement can realistically eliminate that threat—or if the ...

Mar 29, 202652 min

Why the Shutdown Isn’t Ending Anytime Soon

Chris Cuomo explains why the partial government shutdown is no longer a partisan stalemate but a political strategy — and why Trump now owns the outcome. From a rejected deal to the role of the SAVE Act, Cuomo walks through how both sides are calculating advantage while the real-world impact builds, from strained systems like TSA to broader government breakdown. He also looks at what this moment says about how Washington operates when winning matters more than governing. Join The Chris Cuomo Pro...

Mar 26, 202635 min

This Is How World War 3 Could Actually Start

Chris Cuomo breaks down why the current conflict with Iran could escalate far beyond what the White House is anticipating. Cuomo argues that the real danger isn’t just the initial strike, but everything that follows — from Hezbollah re-engaging along Israel’s northern border to instability across the Middle East and the risk of global escalation. He lays out how choke points like the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt trade, why proxy groups matter more than ever, and how quickly this could expand b...

Mar 24, 202636 min

What Happens If Iran’s Regime Falls

Cameron Khansarinia (Chief of Staff to Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last monarch and a leading figure among opposition groups) joins Chris Cuomo to break down whether regime change in Iran is actually possible — and what could come next. Khansarinia explains why he believes the current moment presents a real opportunity for change, arguing that many Iranians oppose the regime but lack the conditions to act. He outlines how opposition efforts are being organized, what role Reza Pahlavi ...

Mar 19, 202649 min

What This War Looks Like on Israel’s Lebanon Border

Chris Cuomo travels to Israel’s border with Lebanon to show why the northern front may matter as much as anything happening inside Iran. From kibbutzim turned into fortified communities to schools outfitted with bulletproof glass, Cuomo documents how life has changed in northern Israel as Hezbollah attacks continue and the conflict expands beyond airstrikes and political messaging. He speaks with residents and local leaders about what it means to live within seconds of incoming fire, the fear of...

Mar 17, 202637 min

What the World Is Getting Wrong About the Iran War

Chris Cuomo reports from Israel as the war with Iran continues to escalate, offering a perspective that looks very different from the debate happening back in the United States. Cuomo explains why Americans are viewing the conflict primarily through politics and media narratives, while people in the region see it as an existential fight playing out in real time. He breaks down the competing motivations behind the war — from security fears and regional power struggles to domestic political optics...

Mar 12, 202639 min

Max Amini Explains What People Don’t Get About Iran

Max Amini (comedian and actor) joins Chris Cuomo to talk about what the world misunderstands about Iran and the people who live there. Born in Arizona to an Iranian family and raised partly in Iran, Amini describes what it was like growing up between two cultures — experiencing both the warmth of Persian culture and the repression of the Islamic Republic. He explains the “double life” many Iranians live under the regime, the difference between the Iranian people and their government, and why Wes...

Mar 10, 202652 min

Trump’s Iran Strike and the Regime Change Debate

Chris Cuomo brings together key moments from this week’s Cuomo Mornings on SiriusXM, featuring conversations with former National Security Adviser John Bolton and Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), along with calls from listeners reacting to America’s growing conflict with Iran. Bolton lays out why he believes regime change in Tehran is the only viable path to eliminating Iran’s nuclear threat and explains where he thinks the Trump administration’s political strategy has fallen short. Cuomo presses him on...

Mar 08, 202648 min

What the U.S. and Israel Are Really Doing in Iran

Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus (Ret.) (Senior Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and Former IDF Spokesperson) joins Chris Cuomo to explain how Israel sees the war with Iran — and why Israeli leaders reject the idea that Israel is dragging the United States into the conflict. Conricus breaks down how the strikes unfolded, what intelligence triggered the timing of the attack, and why he believes the operation was clearly led by the United States with Israel bearing the greatest immediate r...

Mar 05, 20261 hr 12 min

War With Iran — Now What?

Chris Cuomo opens with a blunt declaration: America is at war. He questions how we got here, what authority was used, and whether anyone in Washington can clearly define the objective or the exit strategy. If this is the biggest decision of the administration, what happens next — and who owns it? Mike Huckabee (U.S. Ambassador to Israel) joins Chris for a pointed conversation about the U.S.-Israel alliance and the growing fracture inside American politics over Israel and Iran. Huckabee responds ...

Mar 03, 20261 hr 9 min

Tom Homan on ICE Under Fire

Chris Cuomo brings together key moments from this week’s Cuomo Mornings on SiriusXM, featuring conversations with White House border czar Tom Homan, Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA), and callers weighing in on immigration enforcement and the State of the Union. Homan responds to criticism over ICE training standards, detention facilities, recent use-of-force incidents, and calls for greater transparency around ongoing investigations. Cuomo presses him on accountability, coordination with local law enf...

Mar 01, 202648 min

Trump’s State of the Union Proves He Has No Answers

Chris Cuomo breaks down what Trump’s State of the Union actually revealed — and why the biggest takeaway wasn’t the applause lines or the outrage, but the absence of real solutions. Cuomo argues that beneath the pageantry and partisan theatrics was something far more consequential: a president who still doesn’t have workable answers on affordability, health care, economic pressure, or transparency. While the speech leaned heavily on symbolism, cultural flashpoints, and partisan contrast, Cuomo s...

Feb 26, 202640 min

What Obama Can Teach Democrats Right Now (feat. Brian Tyler Cohen)

Brian Tyler Cohen (YouTube and podcast host, “No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen”) joins Chris Cuomo to break down his viral sit-down with Barack Obama — and what the former president’s message reveals about the Democratic Party’s identity crisis heading into 2026 and 2028. Cohen explains why the interview exploded online, what Obama represents in today’s media environment, and why cultural cachet now matters as much as policy. The two debate whether Democrats need an outsider populist, a centrist un...

Feb 24, 202655 min

Michael Eric Dyson & Gary Vee on Jesse Jackson and Algorithms

Chris Cuomo brings together key moments from this week’s Cuomo Mornings on SiriusXM, featuring conversations with Michael Eric Dyson and Gary Vaynerchuk as the country reflects on the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson. Dyson shares personal stories from decades alongside Jackson, tracing his rise after Dr. King’s assassination, the Rainbow Coalition campaigns of 1984 and 1988, and the relentless activism that defined his final years. The discussion turns to who carries that mantle now an...

Feb 22, 202644 min

Why the FCC Is Going After Colbert

Chris Cuomo breaks down why CBS and Paramount blocked Stephen Colbert from broadcasting an interview with Texas State Rep. James Talarico and why the justification being floated about the “equal time” rule doesn’t hold up. Cuomo walks through the history of the 1934 Communications Act, the Mayflower Doctrine, and the Fairness Doctrine to explain what the FCC actually regulates — and what it doesn’t. He argues that CBS did not have to preempt the interview to comply with the law, and questions wh...

Feb 19, 202639 min

This Isn’t Over: The ICE Fight Is Just Beginning

Chris Cuomo explains why the battle over ICE enforcement is entering a more dangerous phase — not winding down. He argues that what many see as isolated clashes are actually part of a broader pattern: heightened federal presence, sharper rhetoric, and political incentives that reward confrontation over resolution. Cuomo breaks down how enforcement tactics, protest dynamics, and partisan messaging are feeding off one another. He draws a clear line between supporting law enforcement and endorsing ...

Feb 17, 202636 min

Chris Cuomo and Andrew Cuomo on Trump, Epstein, and the Midterms

Highlights from this week’s Cuomo Mornings on SiriusXM feature a wide-ranging and candid conversation between Chris Cuomo and his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Andrew weighs in on the Epstein fallout, why he believes the issue has metastasized beyond MAGA politics, and how Democrats could use it in upcoming investigations. The brothers debate immigration enforcement, ICE tactics, the coming midterms, and whether Trump’s constant escalation is creating drama fatigue among voters...

Feb 15, 202641 min
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