The Golden Age with Andrew Zucker
The Golden Age with Andrew Zucker is a weekly podcast unpacking the biggest stories where culture, media, and politics collide—because today, you can’t understand one without the others. As a contributing editor at Town & Country and writer for various publications, Andrew has focused his reporting on these topics and their intersection with politics. The Golden Age goes beyond the headlines, giving audiences a front-row seat to conversations with figures shaping and illuminating today’s world in the age of Trump.
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July 23, 2025 • 24 mins
Don Lemon joins host Andrew Zucker to talk about the latest craziness concerning the Epstein case.
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July 16, 2025 • 33 mins
Katie Phang joins Andrew Zucker to talk about the MAGA meltdown over Jeffrey Epstein and whether Democrats can capitalize on it. She also discusses important Supreme Court cases, including the Department of Education mass firings, and what might happen to birthright citizenship.
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July 9, 2025 • 29 mins
Andrew is joined by The Free Press's Olivia Reingold to talk about Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of NYC. Reingold discusses the 33-year-old's campaign, whether Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa has a chance in November, and how translatable a democratic socialist's policies are in the heartland of the country. Reingold also shares some of her reporting around Mamdani's stances on Israel and socialism.
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July 1, 2025 • 35 mins
On this episode of The Golden Age, host Andrew Zucker sits down with Israeli journalist Neria Kraus to talk all-things-Iran. Kraus unpacks the MAGA split over the Iran strikes, including that Cruz v. Tucker fight. She also reveals how Netanyahu lobbied for action, and what Israeli intelligence showed about Iran's nuclear capabilities. They also discuss Trump’s push for a Nobel Peace Prize, whether Trump can achieve long-term c...
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June 24, 2025 • 22 mins
Andrew is joined this week by Piper Yerks to chat about the current state of the DC real estate market, noting the influx of wealthy buyers, especially in luxury. She explains the factors driving this trend, including the current administration, technology and sports management industries, and buyers’ preferences for privacy and health-oriented amenities. These changes impact DC’s local culture, dining, and lifestyle.
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June 20, 2025 • 41 mins
On this episode, investigative journalist Vicky Ward joins host Andrew Zucker to discuss the criminal cases in the zeitgeist, from Diddy to Weinstein to Kohberger. Ward reveals the 2019 meeting she had with Weinstein before he went to trial and discusses her theory on Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger's motive. Plus, she previews more from her new book about the Idaho case and discusses how the post-#MeToo landscape has sh...
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June 17, 2025 • 28 mins
On this episode, Andrew talks with 'The Haves and Have-Yachts' author Evan Osnos about his dispatches from the frontlines of ultra-wealthy living. Osnos discusses the growing inequality in America and whether it's ultimately sustainable. He also reveals the possibility of the first trillionaire. It also veers into why some well-heeled execs are building bunkers, billionaire philanthropy, and the ways people can influence the p...
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June 3, 2025 • 32 mins
How did the presidential pardon go from a tool of mercy to an expression of power? On this episode, Jeffrey Toobin joins Golden Age host Andrew Zucker to discuss the origins of pardons, Ford’s pardon of Nixon, and how pardons have evolved since then. Toobin dives into whether there was a pardon for presidency trade between Ford and Nixon, how Ford was swayed into the pardon, and who Trump might just pardon next.
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May 28, 2025 • 27 mins
Suzy Weiss joins Andrew to break down the week’s wildest headlines, from Brigitte Macron’s viral slap to Trump’s crypto donor dinner and Jake Tapper’s bombshell book on Biden. They get into why Democrats can’t quit their aging leaders, what Trump’s war on Harvard signals for higher ed, and why AI means the return of the blue book. Plus, can the new Joe Rogan be manufactured?
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May 20, 2025 • 23 mins
Andrew talks to John McCarthy, former political advisor to President Biden and liaison to the Catholic Church, about Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope in history. McCarthy explains why the election of Pope Leo XIV surprised some Vatican watchers, what his name signals about his priorities, and how his papacy could continue Francis’s legacy. They also discuss the Church’s growing engagement with global policymakers and, of ...
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May 13, 2025 • 27 mins
Andrew chats with Substack co-founder Hamish McKenzie for a conversation on how Substack became one of the most consequential media platforms of the last decade. They discuss the origins of the company's subscription-first model, why owning your audience relationship is the future, and AI’s role in journalism. Hamish also opens up about what it was like working at Tesla under Elon Musk, how Substack responded when Musk tried t...
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May 6, 2025 • 24 mins
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April 29, 2025 • 29 mins
This week, Andrew sits down with cultural writer and go-to youth whisperer Casey Lewis to unpack all things Gen Z. They dive into how TikTok has become Gen Z’s de facto news outlet, why Elon Musk still has a loyal fanbase, and how Gen Z’s political shift could reshape the next decade. Plus: the weirdest new Gen Alpha trend you haven’t heard about yet.
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April 22, 2025 • 27 mins
Molly Jong-Fast joins Andrew for a high-speed journey through the state of American politics. MJF weighs in on Pete Hegseth, Elon Musk's cuts, and the El Salvador deportations. She also shares initial thoughts on the primary field in 2028 and whether the Dems can hold onto the House and take the Senate in 2026. Plus, she shares a preview of her upcoming memoir.
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April 15, 2025 • 23 mins
Andrew Zucker is joined by Axios reporter Alex Isenstadt, author of Revenge, for a conversation about his book and previously unreported stories from Trump’s comeback campaign. Isenstadt reveals the remarkable moments following the assasination attempt in Butler, the unique way Elon Musk convinced Trump to pick J.D. Vance as VP, and the late Brooklyn political boss who shapes Trump's rhetoric.
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April 8, 2025 • 25 mins
Andrew is joined by Oliver Darcy, the founder and author of Status, a nightly newsletter covering the media industry. Oliver breaks down the WHCA’s responses to attacks on press freedom—most recently pulling comic Amber Ruffin from roasting at the WHCD. They also dive into how a recession could hurt media companies, the various threats facing newsrooms, and the one media mogul who has it out for Status.
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April 1, 2025 • 29 mins
Andrew is joined by Gen Z expert and journalist Rachel Janfaza to break down her new framework: Gen Z 1.0 and 2.0. Based on years of listening sessions and on-the-ground reporting, Rachel explains how the COVID-19 pandemic created a generational fault line within Gen Z—and how that split is influencing everything from voting patterns to campus culture. They discuss what caused a rightward shift amongst Gen Z in the 2024 presid...
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March 25, 2025 • 20 mins
Andrew Zucker talks with Raquel Debono, the CMO of Date Right Stuff, a dating app for conservatives. With backing from Peter Thiel, Date Right Stuff has become the platform for young Trumpers to find love. Debono opens up about dating in blue cities, how the app was born out of awkward dates and walkouts, and the rise of the other MAHA—Make America Hot Again in-person events, including one at Trump Tower. She also talks about ...
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March 18, 2025 • 42 mins
Andrew Zucker chats with Rolling Stone contributing writer Jack Crosbie, who recently profiled Dana White and UFC’s takeover of American culture. Over two decades, White transformed the once-fringe sport, turning it into a mainstream powerhouse. Today, the billion-dollar circus is fully enmeshed in American politics, too, thanks in no small part to the decades-old relationship between Donald Trump and White. Crosbie shares how...
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