Best Erik And Aidan Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 123 - Alcaraz tries to SAVE Team Europe / The STRANGEST Tournament in Tennis 23:46

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss the Laver Cup this week, perhaps the strangest tournament in Tennis. It sits in an odd place, as essentially an exhibition, but with matches counting toward players head to head record. The selection process also feels quite strange and biased. This year, the tournament was held in San Francisco, and swung back and …

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Ep. 122 - Alcaraz and Sinner's NEW Rival / Predicting Future Slam Winners 31:35

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss the repercussions of the 2025 Slam season. Two players, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have completely separated themselves from the rest of the pack. However, the feeling is that like the previous era, another player may rise to compete with these top two guys. When examining the other top players, 5 stand out du…

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Elie Honig 41:49

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin sits down with Elie Honig, former federal prosecutor and CNN senior legal analyst. They discuss Honig’s new book, When You Come at the King, his sharp criticism of FBI Director Kash Patel’s handling of the Charlie Kirk assassination, and his warnings about how Trump’s second term has eroded legal guardrails.…

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Ep. 121 - Sinner and Alcaraz BATTLE for No.1 Ranking / Recapping a CRAZY US Open 38:29

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss the closing rounds and final of the 2025 US Open. The final Major event of 2025, this tournament wraps up what has been a very exciting Slam season. For the third straight time, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner found themselves matched up in the final, with the winner taking the number 1 ranking. It was a high level…

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Scott Jennings 41:36

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin sits down with Scott Jennings, CNN political commentator and GOP strategist, for a wide-ranging interview. They discuss his clashes on CNN, his relentless support of President Donald Trump despite his past criticism of January 6, and more, as well as his unwavering support for Israel throughout the brutal war in Gaz…

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Ep. 120 - Alcaraz and Sinner DOMINATE early rounds / US Open Update (2025) 32:14

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss the opening rounds of the 2025 US Open Championships. While the first round did not see to many shocking victories for the underdogs, the top seeds started falling by round 2, and as the tournament has continued on, players ranked within the top 10 have disappeared from the tournament, leaving only a few top players…

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The EASIEST Path to the Final / Breaking down the US Open Draw 18:34

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With the release of the US Open Draw, Erik and Aidan hop on the pod for a quick discussion covering what they are seeing from the matchups and what excites them looking forward into the tournament. Some players seem to have an easier draw than others, and certain top seeds may be ousted early. The guys discuss whether Sinner or Alcaraz will have an…

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Ep. 119 - The Final We Wanted... (Alcaraz vs Sinner) / Cincinnati Masters Recap 30:38

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss the conclusion of the Cincinnati Masters, which promised a bang and ended with a fizzle. The tournament had overall delivered through the majority of the tournament. Most of the top players had performed and we even had a shocking underdog run. Unfortunately, as the days dragged on, more and more players began to st…

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Ep. 118 - Alcaraz and Sinner RETURN in Cincy / Shelton Shines in Canada 34:58

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This week Erik and Aidan recap the result of the Canadian Open, where American Ben Shelton emerged victorious! The young American was definitely a top contender, but this was still an unexpected result, achieving a finals victory over Russian Karen Khachanov. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Masters was already underway, with the first couple of rounds al…

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Ep. 117 - A Rivalry Brewing in Toronto / Canadian Masters Week One Recap 38:00

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss the first few rounds of the ATP Canada Masters that is currently taking place in Toronto. With top seeds like Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic absent from the tournament, it is a great opportunity for another top player or underrated newcomer to step up and take the tournament as an underdog. Favori…

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Ep. 116 - Sinner and Alcaraz OUT in Toronto / Headlines from DC, Umag, and Kitzbuhel 35:32

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss some headlines from the last couple of weeks in tennis. Up first, a dramatic final in Washington DC led to what many consider a heartwarming moment from Alex De Minaur and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. A classy move from the Australian player. Meanwhile, in a pair of clay tournaments in europe, two players split the …

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Ep. 115 - Alcaraz and Sinner in the GOAT Debate? / Discussing the future of tennis 53:09

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss the two top players on the ATP tour today, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. These two players have completely separated themselves from the pack and are already putting themselves in the history books with other top players like the Big three of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal. The pair discuss thes…

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Ep. 114 - Alcaraz and Sinner in HISTORIC Wimbledon Final / 2025 Wimbledon Recap 37:36

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss the last few rounds of Wimbledon, with a major focus on the final which featured the two most hyped players in tennis, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Both had an interesting run to make the final, with Sinner having an opponent retire while trailing massively, and Alcaraz dropping sets throughout the tournament. …

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Adam Friedland 50:00

3M ago50:00

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin sits down with Adam Friedland, comedian and host of The Adam Friedland Show, for a tell-all interview. They discuss the new season of his show -- his interviews with Sarah Jessica Parker, Steiny, and Anthony Weiner, how he learned the art of the interview, and what he makes of America's love for comedians who talk p…

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Ep. 113 - WILD First Week at Wimbledon / Top Seeds Barely Survive / Wimbledon 2025 Mid-Tournament Update 46:18

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This week Erik and Aidan jump into the first week of Wimbledon, discussing the crazy first few rounds which featured the fall of many high seeded players. This included some of the tournament favorites, like Zverev, Medvedev, Musetti, and Draper. Meanwhile, the top two seeds of Alcaraz and Sinner were able to survive and move on, despite a five set…

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Hamish McKenzie 30:06

3M ago30:06

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin sits down with Substack co-founder and chief writing officer Hamish McKenzie for a wide-ranging chat about the platform’s explosive growth, why he believes the traditional media model is broken, and the future of the industry. They also discuss Trump-era attacks on the press, Elon Musk's efforts to buy Substack -- a…

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Wimbledon 2025 Draw Reaction 23:22

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With the release of the Wimbledon Draw, Erik and Aidan hop on the pod for a quick discussion covering what they are seeing from the matchups and what excites them looking forward into the tournament. Some players seem to have an easier draw than others, and certain top seeds may be ousted early. The guys discuss whether Sinner or Alcaraz will have …

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Ep. 112 - Sinner FLOPS and Alcaraz Triumphs / Analyzing 2025 So Far 41:09

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This week Erik and Aidan kick off the episode by discussing the pair of ATP 500 tournaments that happened this past week in Halle and London at Queen's Club. In Halle, the story of the week was Sinner getting upset by Alexander Bublik in the second round. Immediately, this loss has driven speculation about both Sinner's level on grass and his menta…

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Ep. 111 - What's NEXT after Roland Garros / Kicking off the Grass Season 27:57

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss the first week of the clay season and what's next for some of the top guys after an exciting Roland Garros. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

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Alan Friedman 33:15

3M ago33:15

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with veteran foreign correspondent and author Alan Friedman about his new book, The End of America? A Guide to a New World Disorder, why he believes America’s global leadership is crumbling, how Trump is accelerating the fall, and what a looming ‘new world disorder’ means for democracy, the economy, and our d…

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Ep. 110 - An UNBELIEVABLE Comeback / Alcaraz and Sinner deliver an Instant Classic / Roland Garros 2025 Recap 36:03

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss one of the greatest matches of all time that capped off a great tournament at Roland Garros 2025. In a match that is definitely a contender for the best comeback in the history of tennis, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner produced spectacular shots, dramatic moments, and overall an instant classic match with everythi…

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Steve Oney 50:02

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with the founder of Mediaite, Sirius XM host, and ABC's Chief Legal Analyst, Dan Abrams, about Elon Musk's bombshell claim that Trump hasn't released the Epstein Files because he's implicated in them, why he's been saying for months that Trump's ties with Epstein should be getting more attention, and where Tr…

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Ep. 109 - Alcaraz-Sinner Collision Course / Former Finalists Crash Out / RG Week 1 Recap 36:21

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This week Erik and Aidan discus the first week of the 2025 Roland Garros tournament. First up, the tournament included some surprising upsets in the early rounds, with top players and two former finalists at the French Open being eliminated before round 3. This shows that the tour is truly changing and despite their young age these players may neve…

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Erik Wemple 50:02

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with The Washington Post's media critic Erik Wemple about what's going on behind the scenes at the paper, what's behind its latest pivot, and what the future looks like for The Post. They also cover President Trump's relationship with Fox News and the recent appointment of Jeanine Pirro as D.C.'s interim U.S.…

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Ep. 108 - Djokovic Wins 100th Title / Farewell to Gasquet / The Italian Triple Threat 29:13

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This week Erik and Aidan have a bunch of topics to cover as Roland Garros kicks off. In a historic achievement last week, Novak Djokovic became only the third man to win 100 or more titles in his career, collecting his first championship of the season at the Geneva Open. Meanwhile, Richard Gasquet brings his illustrious career to a close this week …

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Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson 50:01

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios' Alex Thompson about their new book, Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again. They discuss media coverage of the former president's diminishing capabilities, the lengths to which his staff went to preserve Biden's public im…

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French Open 2025 Draw Reaction 18:47

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With the release of the Roland Garros Draw, Erik and Aidan hop on the pod for a quick discussion covering what they are seeing from the matchups and what excites them looking forward into the tournament. Some players seem to have an easier draw than others, and certain top seeds may be ousted early. The guys discuss whether Sinner or Alcaraz will h…

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Ep. 107 - Alcaraz RUINS Sinner's return / Zverev Calls Out Musetti 49:33

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This week Erik and Aidan recap the second week in Rome at this Italian Masters. The first week of the tournament set up some exciting matchups down the stretch, as most of the top seeds made it to the later rounds. Some standout performances included Sinner's who returned from his 3 month hiatus as though he had never left, storming to the final wi…

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Gregg Carlstrom 50:00

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with The Economist's Middle East correspondent Gregg Carlstrom about the war in Gaza and why Trump should push Israel to end it. They also cover Trump's recent Gulf tour, his lifting of sanctions in Syria, and his $142 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia. In the second half of the episode, Aidan talks with Me…

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Ep. 106 - Italian Open Update (2025) 42:08

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss the first week of the Italian Open taking place in Rome. Coming into this tournament, the major headline was the return of Jannik Sinner, and he has not disappointed thus far. In terms of upsets, the biggest disappointment has likely been the Americans, with every seeded player outside of Tommy Paul finding an early…

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Ep. 105 - Madrid Masters Recap (2025) 41:49

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss last week's Madrid Open, a tournament full of excitement despite the fact that both Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz were absent from the event. Novak Djokovic and last year's finalist Felix Auger Aliassime went out early, while another canadian Gabriel Diallo made a shock deep run. In the end, we saw Draper make a …

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Jonathan Lemire 50:00

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Jonathan Lemire, a contributing writer at The Atlantic and a co-host of MSNBC's Morning Joe, about Trump's media crackdown, how to effectively cover him, and his first 100 days in office. In the second half of the episode, Aidan talks with Mediaite founding editor Colby Hall about this week's biggest med…

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Ep. 104 - The Road to Pro Tennis with Cole Shoults 1:21:24

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This week Erik and Aidan welcome on Cole Shoults. Cole has gained popularity on his social media accounts recently where he documents his journey of striving to play pro tennis at 24 years old. He travels all over the country training with ATP coaches and shares what he learns with his followers. Cole played division one tennis at Toledo University…

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Trey Yingst 50:01

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Trey Yingst, the chief foreign correspondent at Fox News, about covering the war in Gaza, the biggest misconceptions about the Israel/Palestine conflict, and why he feels it's essential to both protect and provide media access to Palestinian journalists. He also talks about taking heat for covering the k…

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Ep. 103 - ATP Barcelona/Munich Recap (2025) 52:33

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss an interesting week of tennis during which the top players were split between the ATP 500 tournaments in Barcelona and Munich. This was not an even split however, as Zverev was the only top 10 player to show up in Germany, giving some other players a better chance to find success there. In Barcelona, the tournament …

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Harry Enten 50:00

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with CNN's Harry Enten about Trump's recent polling loss with independents, the crisis facing the Democratic party, and his predictions for the 2026 midterms. They also discuss Elon Musk's sinking support in the polls and what it's like being a data-driven journalist. In the second half of the episode, Aidan …

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Ep. 102 - Monte Carlo Masters Recap (2025) 41:32

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This week Erik and Aidan are back with a classic recap episode discussing the Monte Carlo Masters which took place this past week in Monaco. It was an interesting tournament, with a unique mix of early exits and strong late round matchups. The tournament kicked off with top seeds like Djokovic and Zverev being eliminated, with others like Medvedev …

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Chuck Todd 50:01

6M ago50:01

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with former Meet the Press moderator Chuck Todd about Trump's tariffs and the resulting cracks in the MAGA ecosystem, his departure from NBC, and his outlook on the future of cable news. They also speak about his newest media venture and how Fox News has changed over the years.…

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Ep. 101 - What it takes to win a NCAA title ft. Luis Flories 1:08:38

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This week Erik interviews Luis Flores, a former NCAA Division 1 Champion at the University of Georgia and ATP Pro. Luis shares his stories from college and the pros, from playing for the national title to competing at the prestigious grass of Wimbledon at the All England Club. He also discusses his current business in Mexico focused on combining sp…

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Noah Shachtman 50:01

6M ago50:01

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with veteran reporter Noah Shachtman about the Trump Justice Department's weaponizing dropping of the charges against New York mayor Eric Adams, why he believes it's never been easier to steal secrets from the U.S. government, and the FBI's massive use of resources to comb through Jeffrey Epstein case files. …

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Ep. 100 - Miami Open Recap (2025) 43:13

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This week Aidan and Erik discuss the second half of the Miami Open. There were some great matches despite the tournament being a bit thrown off by the rain, with a mix of older players and new young talent finding success. The standout part of the last few rounds was the final, where GOAT Novak Djokovic took on 19-year old Jakub Mensik. It was a sy…

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Natasha Bertrand 50:00

6M ago50:00

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with CNN Pentagon correspondent Natasha Bertrand about 'Signal-gate,' where National Security Advisor Michael Waltz added journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to a Signal chat where Pete Hegseth and others discussed classified military plans. She discusses the chaos Hegseth has unleashed on the Pentagon and the Trump …

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Ep. 99 - Miami Open Update (2025) 41:21

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This week Aidan and Erik discuss the first week of a wild Miami Open. With last year's winner Jannik Sinner still out of the picture due to his ban, this seemed to be a perfect opportunity for top players to step up with a huge title on the line. However, it turns out the Indian Wells Masters last week was nothing to go on, as all of the top player…

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Alex Isenstadt 50:02

6M ago50:02

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Alex Isenstadt, the author of the new book Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power about his reporting process, his recent move from Politico to Axios, and his behind-the-scenes insights into Trump's 2024 campaign. He also speaks with Frank Pine, executive editor of major newspapers includin…

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Ep. 98 - Indian Wells Recap (2025) 40:11

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This week Aidan and Erik discuss the second week of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. Wrapping up the first Masters 1000 tournament of the year we had an exciting week of tennis. After some crazy early eliminations, there were a few surprising names through to the later rounds. However, by the time we reached the semifinals it seemed as though …

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Jesse Weber 50:00

6M ago50:00

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Jesse Weber, a host at the Law & Crime Network, NewsNation, and Sirius XM. They talk about a new show he is hosting for Mediaite, Spin Room, where he will break down some of the biggest clips in media and politics— without an ideological spin. Jesse also talks about Law & Crime's YouTube success, the exp…

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Ep. 97 - Indian Wells Update (2025) 38:17

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This week Aidan and Erik discuss the opening rounds from the BNP Paribas Open which kicked off this week in sunny Indian Wells. Often called the "fifth slam" this tournament is the first ATP Masters 1000 event of the year and is also the first part of the "Sunshine Double." So far, this tournament has had no shortage of surprises. From top-seeded Z…

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Dasha Burns 50:00

7M ago50:00

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Politico White House Bureau Chief Dasha Burns. She talks of her recent reporting on tensions between Trump's Cabinet and Elon Musk over his DOGE cuts, threats to the press under Trump's second term, and how the president is weighing his personal legacy versus the midterm electability of Republican senato…

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Ep. 96 - ATP Dubai, Acapulco, Santiago Recap 34:09

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This week Aidan and Erik discuss the the final tournaments leading up to the start of the Masters 1000 season with the Sunshine Double kicking off this week in Indian Wells. Some results of these tournaments were pretty shocking, with Tsitsipas emerging victorious in Dubai while Zverev came up empty in the South American swing and in Mexico. Headin…

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Marty Baron 49:59

7M ago49:59

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Marty Baron, the legendary editor who ran the Washington Post until his retirement in 2021. Baron speaks out about recent interventions at the paper by its owner, Jeff Bezos, touching on Bezos's signaled dependence on Trump and his fear of financial retribution. He also speaks on Trump's first month in o…