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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Signup to Generate a PitchThe 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.
The 1600 is hosted by Newsweek. The show has published 85 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Why Everything Is So F@%# Expensive w/ Kyla Scanlon" (26 October 2026, 52 minutes), "From Louisiana to Laos: How Deportees Are Building a Life They Never Wanted w/ Mone's POV" (19 October 2026, 36 minutes), and "Inside the Fight for America's Youngest Voters ft. Santiago Mayer" (5 October 2026, 38 minutes).
The 1600 publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 50 minutes across 85 episodes.
Booking probability for The 1600 is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The 1600 requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The 1600's contact route on record: verified email.
Newsweek hosts The 1600, a news podcast with 85 episodes published.
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Kyla Scanlon joins Carlo Versano to explain why Americans feel so pessimistic about the economy despite strong spending and a booming stock market. They break down the affordability crisis, housing costs, generational...
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ICE deported Mone Khambounleung and Billy Sangvone to Loas in 2025, a country they barely remember living in before they immigrated to the states as the children of refugees. Both men had criminal records...
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Santiago Mayer, founder of Voters of Tomorrow, joins Carlo Versano to discuss where young voters in America stand. The conversation explores the shifting youth vote, the influence of organizations like Turning Point...
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The Mooch is back. Anthony Scaramucci joins Carlo Versano to talk about his new book, All the Wrong Moves, and the long chain of decisions that he believes led America to this political moment. In a candid conversation...
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Mitch Landrieu joins Carlo Versano on The 1600 to discuss why the South has become the center of American politics, what Democrats need to do to compete in red states, and the frustrations driving working-class voters...
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Andrew Yang and Lisa Britton join Carlo Versano to discuss AI, jobs, and the issues affecting young men today. From automation and education to dating, loneliness, and politics, they explore what's driving these trends...
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Jessica Tarlov joins Carlo Versano to discuss her new book I Disagree: Winning Arguments Without Losing Friends . The Fox News contributor and co-host of The Five shares what it's like being the liberal voice on the...
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Dr. Gad Saad joins The 1600 to discuss his book Suicidal Empathy and the argument that excessive compassion, when applied without limits, can undermine societies and institutions. Carlo and Gad talk immigration, crime...
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Congressman Jake Auchincloss joins The 1600 to talk about the housing crisis, wealth inequality, healthcare costs, social media regulation, and the future of the Democratic Party. He also weighs in on Israel, Iran...
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Ed Zitron returns to The 1600 to make his case that AI's biggest players are betting hundreds of billions on a future that may never arrive. From OpenAI and Anthropic's finances to the rapid buildout of AI data centers...
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Could a little-known House rule become the next political battleground? Jeffrey Toobin joins The 1600 to explain a scenario that has some Democrats on edge ahead of the midterms. Carlo and Jeffery break down election...
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NASA is reaching new heights with the Artemis program, but historic budget cuts could threaten some of the agency's most important science missions. Carlo Versano speaks with Casey Dreier of The Planetary Society about...
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On this episode of The 1600 , Carlo Versano sits down with Georgetown professor Dr. Charles King to explore the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. They discuss what modern America can learn from Ancient Rome, examining...
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Environmentalist and author Bill McKibben joins Carlo to break down the politics surrounding the current climate crisis. They discuss why the debate of climate change continues to circle in and out of public attention...
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Why is ICE increasingly using traffic stops—and are they making immigration enforcement more dangerous? In this episode, Carlo speaks with former Acting ICE Director John Sandweg about the recent fatal ICE shootings in...
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America's family farms are disappearing—and the people who grow our food are feeling the pressure. Brian Reisinger, a fourth-generation Wisconsin dairy farmer and author of Land Rich, Cash Poor , joins The 1600 to...
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Carlo breaks down the failings of the Democratic and Republican parties with Lauren Hall, author of “The Radical Moderate’s Guide to Life”. The two chat what it means to reject partisan politics and navigate a two-party...
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As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Medal of Honor recipient Col. Jack Jacobs joins The 1600 to discuss heroism, duty and the values that have defined America through its greatest challenges. From his...
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Why does it still feel impossible to buy a home? With mortgage rates elevated and homeowners locked into cheap pandemic-era loans, the market has stalled. Economist Daryl Fairweather explains the forces behind the...
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Comedian Lewis Black joins Carlo for an honest conversation about the state of America, from politics and rising costs to everyday frustrations. Black jokes through why everything feels more chaotic than ever, what’s...
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