Archive - The Stakes with John Harwood of Zeteo

Heather Cox Richardson on How the Trump Administration is Pursuing ‘A Nazi Worldview’

The renowned historian joins John Harwood to discuss where the current administration lands in the US’s century-old battle between equality and racism.

Dec 18, 2025 • John Harwood and Heather Cox Richardson

43:54

Trump Wants to Define the US by Its Past. Americans Don’t

Only MAGA seeks a ‘Christian nation’ shielding whites from immigrants.

Dec 17, 2025 • John Harwood

'Power Maximalization: How Trump’s Power-Hungry Tactics Pose Major Challenges for Independent Journalism

John Harwood and Judd Legum break down the critical issues facing journalists when it comes to holding Trump accountable in the second term.

Dec 11, 2025 • John Harwood and Judd Legum

38:22

Trump’s Carnival of Corruption Threatens Our Democracy

Donald Trump’s second term has been marked by personal graft, rampant abuse of power, and subversion of the rule of law and the Constitution.

Dec 11, 2025 • John Harwood

Why Are Republicans Always on the Wrong Side of History?

From Social Security to Obamacare to tax cuts and regulations, hysterical conservatives can't stop making fools of themselves.

Dec 4, 2025 • John Harwood

November 2025

Terry Moran on Getting Fired by ABC News, Interviewing Donald Trump, and Kanye West vs Taylor Swift

The former ABC News journalist joins me to discuss leaving corporate media, covering Donald Trump's second term, and what's next for US politics and…

Nov 21, 2025 • John Harwood, Terry Moran, and Team Zeteo

36:07

Should Bernie Sanders and Chuck Schumer Step Aside? The Future of the Democratic Party

What are Democrats doing wrong? From the 'betrayal' of the shutdown surrender to Chuck Schumer's flip phone, Amanda Litman and John Harwood break it all…

Nov 13, 2025 • John Harwood, Amanda Litman, and Team Zeteo

36:00

The Supreme Court Won’t Save Us. Public Opinion Might

‘John Roberts is presiding over the end of the rule of law in America,’ his former colleague tells me. Only democracy can constrain Trump now.

Nov 12, 2025 • John Harwood

‘Tell Me What You Are For’: Sen. Van Hollen on How Democrats Can Keep Winning

What do Democratic election wins mean for confronting Trump? How can the public push back against his impunity? And what do Democrats have to do to take…

Nov 7, 2025 • John Harwood and Senator Chris Van Hollen

29:14

Trump Is Defiling the America My Father Fought for on Iwo Jima

In defying the rule of law, Trump dishonors the sacrifices my Dad and his fellow Marines made in defense of freedom against tyranny.

Nov 6, 2025 • John Harwood

October 2025

Historian Heather Cox Richardson on MAGA's Replay of the 1920s

Familiar and reactionary themes of the American story - on race, immigration, economics and foreign policy - are driving Donald Trump’s chaotic 21st…

Oct 30, 2025 • John Harwood and Heather Cox Richardson

30:58

The Republican Debate I Moderated Previewed the Trump Shitshow Today

When I moderated a GOP presidential debate in 2015, Trump denied reality as his Republican rivals bent the knee.

Oct 30, 2025 • John Harwood

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