Trump biographer Michael Wolff joins Joanna Coles for a scathing examination of Donald Trump’s summit with Vladimir Putin—and the shadow of Jeffrey Epstein that's cast over the entire affair. From Trump’s failed promises to release Epstein’s files, to his floundering attempts at deal-making in Ukraine, Wolff reveals how distraction, denial, and deference to Putin define Trump’s playbook. With insider texts, sharp analysis, and vivid accounts of the theatrics on the world stage, this episode unpacks the haunting ties between Trump, Russia, and Epstein—and what it all means for America’s future.
00:00 - Introduction
01:48 - Subscribe to 'Inside Trump's Head'
03:11 - Trump Inner Circle Drop's F-Bomb
05:11 - Zelenskyy's Push For Ceasefire
05:50 - Trump's Failure at Putin Alaska Meeting
07:46 - How MAGA Will React?
09:33 - Trump's Red Carpet For Putin
10:59 - Trump's Cankles
13:25 - Steve Bannon 'Putin Has Something On Trump'
15:22 - Steve Witkoff & Marco Rubio
17:07 - Russia Investigation Yielded Road Map
19:07 - Trump Skipping Questions Reveals His Failure
21:01 - Ghislaine Maxwell is Radioactive In Prison
22:11 - Epstein's Secret Meeting With Vladimir Putin
23:21 - Will MAGA Let Epstein Go Now?
24:55 - Wrap Up
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👂 Podcast: The Daily Beast Podcast
📺 Episode: 576
🎧 Format: Full Podcast
📅 Date: August 16, 2025
👨💼 Guest: Michael Wolff
🎙️ Host: Joanna Coles
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