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The Golden Age with Andrew Zucker

The Golden Age with Andrew Zucker

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 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.Politicon Art Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Did Trump Tower Predict the East Wing Demolition?

    Did Trump Tower Predict the East Wing Demolition?
    Nov 4 2025
    On this episode, Andrew is joined by USA Today senior editor Dan Morrison. Dan reveals how Trump’s pattern of construction during his time as a private real estate developer help explain the White House Ballroom build. Dan discusses Trump Tower, the old Commodore Hotel, and the Old Post Office.
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    17 mins
  • Why Did Trump Pardon George Santos?

    Why Did Trump Pardon George Santos?
    Oct 28 2025
    Andrew sits down with Amy Gaines McQuade, the producer behind Deep Cover: George Santos to unpack the latest in the fabulist’s wild tale and commutation. McQuade discusses how he scammed donors, landed a seven-year sentence, and, ultimately, served just a small amount of time. McQuade also discusses what Santos’s future career could look like and whether more prosecutions lie ahead.
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    19 mins
  • Are We in a Golden Age of Sycophancy?

    Are We in a Golden Age of Sycophancy?
    Oct 22 2025
    Globe and Mail features writer Ian Brown joins host Andrew Zucker to discuss his latest piece, “We Live in a Golden Age of Sycophancy.” Brown discusses global leaders’ use of flattery with Trump, how Canada reacted to the Carney-Trump meeting, and the dangers of bootlicking in business and beyond.

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    18 mins
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