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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

Why Extremism is WINNING in America

Monday’s mass shooting in Manhattan prompts Chris Cuomo to dig into what he believes is the real root cause: a culture of extremism that’s been supercharged by social media. Cuomo examines how algorithm-driven outrage, partisan politics, and a warped incentive structure are creating an environment that fuels radicalism — not just abroad, but at home. From CTE and mental illness to algorithms and ideology, Cuomo warns that America’s growing appetite for destruction is no longer just rhetorical. I...

Jul 31, 202539 min

Chris Cuomo Grades Trump’s First Six Months

Chris Cuomo evaluates Donald Trump’s second term six months in, issuing a full report card across ten major categories. He breaks down the administration’s handling of immigration, the economy, foreign policy, health care, education, infrastructure, and more. From the Iran bombing and ICE’s “Alligator Alcatraz” to crypto policy, Medicaid cuts, solar subsidies, and the Epstein press fallout, Cuomo examines the decisions shaping Trump’s return to power — and what they reveal about the direction of...

Jul 29, 202554 min

Why Epstein Is NOT Going Away

Chris Cuomo examines the enduring controversy surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and the moral urgency behind full transparency. Cuomo rejects conspiracy theories about murder and client lists, arguing instead that political opportunists have co-opted the issue to distract and divide voters while ignoring the public’s demand for accountability. He critiques both left and right figures for exploiting the scandal, outlines what a real release of documents should entail, and warns about the political cost...

Jul 24, 202544 min

Why Comedian Ami Kozak Thinks the Debate Over Israel Is BROKEN

Ami Kozak (comedian and musician) joins Chris Cuomo to discuss rising anti-Zionism, the backlash against Israel since October 7th, and how he uses satire to respond to hate. Kozak explains how his Jewish identity shapes his worldview, why the far left and far right both weaponize antisemitic tropes, and how performative politics is blurring the lines between legitimate critique and bigotry. He also shares impressions and critiques of public figures like Bernie Sanders, Dave Smith, and Joe Rogan,...

Jul 22, 202559 min

The TRUTH About Epstein’s “Client List”

Chris Cuomo unpacks the truth about the Epstein documents and why so many people — especially in MAGA circles — feel betrayed. There’s no client list. No smoking-gun videos. But there is a cover-up — just not the one you’ve been told. Cuomo explains who’s actually responsible for redacting the names tied to Epstein, why Trump’s inner circle stoked false expectations, and how conspiracy grifters continue to profit off your outrage. Cuomo also calls out leading voices on the left and right for wea...

Jul 17, 202546 min

Will Trump CANCEL the Midterms? Chris Cuomo Answers Your Questions.

Chris Cuomo responds to a new batch of viewer comments and listener calls, including fears that Donald Trump could cancel the midterm elections. He weighs in on Trump’s recent Iran ceasefire moment, the backlash to his take on Trump’s deal-making image, and questions about the Koch network’s influence. Cuomo also critiques the Big Beautiful Bill behind Trump’s latest round of tax cuts, pushes back on Nazi-era comparisons, and debates how far is too far in today’s political attacks. Follow and su...

Jul 15, 202537 min

Chris Cuomo CALLS OUT Megyn Kelly

Megyn Kelly and other conservative voices are coming after Chris Cuomo — but he’s not backing down. In this episode, Cuomo responds directly to the attacks from Kelly, Tim Pool, Benny Johnson, and others, challenging their tactics, their authenticity, and their rise in the “pod sphere.” He questions why voices like Kelly’s keep talking about him while refusing to face him directly — and breaks down what he sees as a media culture built on outrage and opportunism. Cuomo also reflects on his own m...

Jul 10, 20251 hr 3 min

Why Mike Tyson Is FIGHTING for Legal Weed

Mike Tyson (former Undisputed Heavyweight Champion and Co‑Founder & Chief Brand Officer, TYSON 2.0) joins Chris Cuomo to discuss how cannabis changed his life and why he’s fighting to change federal law. Tyson details how marijuana helped him recover his health, lose 100 pounds, and leave behind addiction. He’s now advocating for cannabis to be removed from the Schedule I drug list and legalized at the federal level. Joined by entrepreneur Brady Cobb (Sunburn Cannabis), Tyson makes the case ...

Jul 08, 202534 min

How Trump’s Tax Bill BETRAYS His Own Voters

Chris Cuomo tears into Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," calling it a "f*** you" to working Americans who are angry about a system rigged for the powerful. He argues the bill exposes everything wrong with American politics: it adds trillions to the debt while cutting Medicaid and SNAP, gives 80% of tax cuts to the wealthy, and hurts the very MAGA voters who supported Trump—especially through cuts to rural hospitals that disproportionately serve his base. Cuomo condemns Republicans like Lisa Murkowsk...

Jul 03, 202551 min

Adam Friedland Gets REAL About America's FAKE Problems

Adam Friedland (comedian and podcast host, "The Adam Friedland Show") joins Chris Cuomo for a wide-ranging conversation about comedy, politics, and the state of America. Friedland discusses his evolution from doing a deliberately ironic podcast to investing himself fully in serious interviews, studying Howard Stern's technique to improve his craft. He offers his perspective on campus protests, arguing that economic alienation and loneliness drive extremism more than ideology. The conversation to...

Jul 01, 202550 min

AOC Is KILLING the Democratic Party Over Iran

Chris Cuomo argues that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is killing the Democratic Party by pushing to impeach Trump over his Iran bombing that actually led to a ceasefire. He contends that Democrats are making the same mistake as MAGA by embracing extremism, with AOC consistently taking the losing side of every "80-20" issue: from defunding police to being too comfortable with pro-Hamas sentiment, and now trying to impeach a president for protecting Americans from extreme Islamism. Cuomo warns that the...

Jun 26, 20251 hr 8 min

Rosie O'Donnell on ESCAPING Trump's America

Rosie O'Donnell (actor & comedian) joins Chris Cuomo from her new home in Ireland to explain why she left America after Trump's second election victory. O'Donnell shares how Trump's first presidency led her into depression and unhealthy habits, prompting her move abroad for "self-preservation" and to create a better environment for herself and her autistic child. She discusses the cultural differences between Ireland and America, including how the Irish reject celebrity worship and embrace t...

Jun 24, 202542 min

The Two Iran Questions That Will DEFINE Trump's Presidency

Chris Cuomo breaks down the two critical questions President Trump must answer about Iran that will define his presidency: Does America have to stop the Iranian regime from enriching uranium to weapons grade? And if yes, how? He argues that MAGA is imploding over this issue, with isolationists clashing with hawks, while nobody is offering real solutions beyond ""bomb them"" or ""do nothing."" Cuomo examines why Trump's best move is likely dealmaking rather than military action, despite pressure ...

Jun 19, 202542 min

Why This Tech Billionaire Believes Death Is a CHOICE

Bryan Johnson (entrepreneur, author, and founder, Blueprint) joins Chris Cuomo to explain why he believes humans are on the verge of defeating death itself. Johnson, who sold Braintree/Venmo for billions and has become the most biologically measured person in history, shares his radical philosophy that AI and advancing technology will soon make aging optional—and why he's spending millions to prove it's possible. The conversation tackles Johnson's controversial practices (yes, the blood transfus...

Jun 17, 202557 min

BONUS: Why Gary Vee Says Parents Are RUINING Their Kids

Gary Vaynerchuk (CEO, VaynerMedia) joins Chris Cuomo for a raw conversation about why young Americans are struggling despite having more opportunities than ever. Gary V argues that overprotective parenting, participation trophies, and a lack of accountability have created a generation that expects success without work—while parents use their children's achievements for their own self-esteem. The discussion tackles the hard truths about why 22-year-olds are moving back home, why kids are protesti...

Jun 16, 202521 min

BONUS: How George Knapp & Jeremy Corbell Are Fighting the UFO COVER-UP

Chris Cuomo sits down with two of the most important voices in UAP transparency: George Knapp (Journalist, KLAS-TV, and Weekend Host, Coast to Coast AM—the investigative journalist who exposed Area 51) and Jeremy Corbell (Investigative Filmmaker and Podcast Co-Host, "Weaponized"). Together, they dissect the government's decades-long campaign of lies and disinformation about unidentified aerial phenomena, including recent admissions that officials have deliberately spread propaganda to confuse th...

Jun 14, 202513 min

How Trump MANUFACTURED the Perfect Political Crisis

Chris Cuomo breaks down why the protests in Los Angeles are a manufactured crisis that serves President Trump's political agenda while distracting from real issues like the economy and interest rates. He argues that Trump's federalization of the National Guard is unnecessary theatrics designed to make him look strong, while the left's protests—contaminated by pro-Palestinian flags and property destruction—hand Trump an optical victory. Cuomo warns that both sides are playing dangerous games with...

Jun 12, 202554 min

Why Scott Galloway Says the LA Protests HELP Trump

Scott Galloway (author, entrepreneur, Professor of Marketing at NYU Stern School of Business, and podcast host of The Prof G Pod and Pivot) joins Chris Cuomo to unpack the political chaos surrounding the protests in Los Angeles and the federal government’s response. Cuomo and Galloway break down how both major parties are using the situation for political gain, why President Trump’s immigration crackdown is strategically timed, and how California Governor Gavin Newsom’s role could shape the futu...

Jun 10, 20251 hr 24 min

How Trump's Budget Bill Could CRUSH Republicans

Chris Cuomo breaks down why President Trump’s new budget reconciliation bill—officially called the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—could become the defining issue of the midterms. While Republicans frame the legislation as a path to tax relief and fiscal discipline, Cuomo argues it adds trillions to the debt and deficit, hurts the same working-class voters who helped elect Trump, and exposes deep fractures within the GOP. Plus, Kirk Elliott, Ph.D. (Owner and Founder, Kirk Elliott Precious Metals) joins...

Jun 05, 202543 min

Tim Dillon: Why Comics Are The ONLY Ones Telling The Truth!

Tim Dillon (comedian and podcast host, The Tim Dillon Show) joins Chris Cuomo to break down the increasingly blurry lines between politics, media, and entertainment. They discuss why comedians are often saying what journalists won’t, how audiences respond to satire in a fractured media environment, and what it means when jokes land closer to the truth than the news. Dillon reflects on public backlash, political polarization, and the pressure comedians face in a culture that demands both authenti...

Jun 03, 20251 hr 13 min

Chris Cuomo reacts to viewer comments about Putin and Trump, red dye, Steve Bannon & more

Chris Cuomo responds to a new batch of YouTube comments and listener calls, addressing questions about Trump’s relationship with Putin and tariffs, the rights to due process for undocumented immigrants, concerns about red dye and health, and his approach to interviewing controversial figures like Steve Bannon. Cuomo also discusses transparency around UFOs, reflects on political polarization and tribalism, and emphasizes the importance of independent thinking in today’s divided climate. Follow an...

May 29, 202536 min

The REAL Trump Economic Fallout Is Still Coming

Chris Cuomo breaks down why the long-term impact of Trump’s trade policies and tariff tactics remains widely misunderstood. He argues that the real consequences of Trump’s economic moves haven’t even started yet — and that both media and political leaders are pretending otherwise. From supply chain shifts to small business strain and rising consumer costs, Cuomo warns that chaos in the global marketplace doesn’t equal progress. He challenges the populist narrative by asking why ordinary American...

May 27, 202540 min

Biden’s Decline Was Known — And IGNORED

Chris Cuomo examines the media response to President Biden’s cognitive decline and recent cancer diagnosis, arguing that the real scandal isn’t a cover-up—it’s that the truth was plainly visible all along. Citing Biden’s long-known history of brain aneurysms, age-related decline, and now prostate cancer, Cuomo pushes back on the idea that these developments were hidden or suppressed. Instead, Cuomo claims the media deliberately chose to downplay Biden’s condition to help him defeat Trump in 2020...

May 22, 202533 min

Former DNC Chair Terry McAuliffe Explains Why “Trump Sucks” Doesn’t Work Anymore

Terry McAuliffe (72nd Governor of Virginia and former chairman, Democratic National Committee) joins Chris Cuomo to assess the state of the Democratic Party and what went wrong in the 2024 election. From failing to connect on core issues like inflation, immigration, and working-class economic anxiety, to misreading the appeal of culture war politics and populist messaging, McAuliffe lays out why Democrats are struggling — and what needs to change. He and Cuomo debate the party’s messaging strate...

May 20, 202549 min

The Jet That BLEW UP Trump's Populist LIE

Chris Cuomo reacts to Donald Trump’s decision to accept the use of a luxury jet from Qatar, calling it the clearest proof yet that Trump’s populist image is a lie. He explains why this isn’t just about optics or foreign influence—it’s a symbol of how power protects itself, and how the very figure meant to “drain the swamp” is embracing the perks of the establishment. From presidential ethics loopholes to foreign access, Cuomo breaks down how this one gesture reveals everything about who benefits...

May 15, 202532 min

Chris Cuomo SLAMS Trump for Telling Struggling Families to Cut Back

Chris Cuomo responds to Donald Trump’s remark that “maybe a kid can have just two dolls, not 20” and says the message isn’t wrong—it’s just aimed at the wrong people. Instead of telling working families to cut back, Cuomo argues, Trump should be speaking to the billionaires and corporate class who’ve grown wealthier by shifting burden onto everyone else. He breaks down how capitalism without responsibility has hollowed out the middle class, why economic burden is falling on the wrong side of the...

May 13, 202530 min

Chris Cuomo on Why John Fetterman GETS IT

Chris Cuomo unpacks the backlash against Senator John Fetterman and argues that Democrats are undermining their own by prioritizing ideological purity over pragmatic progress. Responding to a harsh New York Magazine article, featuring quotes from Fetterman’s former chief of staff and anonymous party sources, Cuomo criticizes the renewed questioning of Fetterman’s mental fitness and says the attacks are less about policy failure than about his willingness to support Israel and work with Republica...

May 08, 202527 min

Jake Barber and James Fowler Reveal the UAPs the Government IGNORES

Jake Barber and James Fowler (Co-Founders, Skywatcher Technologies) join Chris Cuomo to share their firsthand experiences tracking unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) and sounding the alarm on what they say is a major failure of U.S. transparency. The pair describe how their privately run “Skywatcher” system can detect UAPs that evade conventional detection—and why they believe the government has failed to acknowledge red (adversarial) and “other” (unknown) incursions into U.S. airspace. Chris ...

May 06, 202558 min

Chris Cuomo’s 3 Big Problems with Trump’s First 100 Days

Chris Cuomo breaks down what Trump’s first 100 days reveal about his leadership—and what they don’t. With only five pieces of legislation passed, a ballooning trade deficit, and mounting economic confusion from his tariff policies, Cuomo argues that Trump’s presidency so far has been defined by a lack of planning and an overreliance on executive power. From immigration to inflation, Chris explores how chaos has replaced strategy—and why Trump’s signature moves are already backfiring. He also hig...

May 01, 202536 min

Eric Bolling and Chris Cuomo CLASH Over Tariffs and MAGA

Eric Bolling (political commentator, author, and host, “Bolling!” podcast and YouTube show) joins Chris Cuomo for a no-holds-barred conversation about the fractures inside MAGA, Trump’s unwavering support for Pete Hegseth amid media attacks, and why loyalty—not scandal—is what matters most to Trump’s base. Bolling explains why MAGA must circle the wagons ahead of 2025, calls out the media’s double standard, and warns about tech elites flipping their allegiance to Trump. Plus, Cuomo and Bolling d...

Apr 29, 20251 hr 10 min
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