Off the Cupp with S.E. Cupp

It’s easy to feel bleak in the times we live. Can our democracy withstand so many forces trying to break it? In this week’s episode, SE shares an optimistic take: Just because we can’t see the solution doesn’t mean there isn’t one out there to any number of seemingly unsolvable problems facing the nation ahead of its 250th anniversary. She would never have predicted, for one, that a self-identifying “iPad kid” would, through the deus-ex-machina of good old fashioned peer pressure, one day aspire to be a “touch grass kid” instead. Sometimes solutions can be found that one never thought possible!
There’s plenty of news to get to this week as well, from Trump’s big reversal on housing, to a breakdown of the Iran fiasco with returning guest Josh Rogin.
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As predicted last week, Trump technically has a deal with Iran. But according to, well, everyone -- including leaders from his own party -- Trump's Iran deal not only reneges on every reason he listed for going to war in the first place but also rises to the level of "worst foreign policy blunder in decades." S.E. unpacks the art of Trump's abdominal deal. Later, S.E. talks Sarah Rumpf, contributing editor at Mediaite, about the public's plummeting trust in media. The two journalists debate the causes (it's not all Trump) and what could help.
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Decaf is freedom! On our last episode of Talkin’ Coffee, S.E. and her producers Lauren and Derrick taste-tested Lowkey Coffee, a new ready-to-drink coffee product specializing in decaf coffee. This time, one of Lowkey Coffee’s co-founders, Adriana Gindlesperg, joins the discussion to divulge the secrets of arabica entrepreneurialism. Then, the regular panel discusses all the news that’s fit to sip, including an environmentally friendly alternative to coffee pods (great!), a chatbot for your coffee order (less great!), and more game-related coffee news.
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S.E. is back with a recap of the week’s news. First, some thoughts on the election loss of South Carolina House Republican (and apparent self-appointed trans bathroom police chief) Nancy Mace. Then, the BIG news: President Trump’s has once again announced – despite what Iran might tell you – that the war in Iran has concluded. Will this one stick?
S.E. is also joined Kevin Madden, a Republican strategist who worked on the Romney campaign, for his thoughts on the 2026 and 2028 elections.
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This week, could Republicans be in a worse position for the fast-approaching midterms? Let S.E. count the ways. Because this is -- ahead of schedule and in a bigger way than expected -- Trump's lame duck presidency. S.E. puts this moment into context and what it means for Republicans. And stay tuned for an interview with Karen Finney -- CNN contributor and Democratic strategist -- who weighs in on some of the Democratic primary results from this week and whether Dems can get themselves across the finish line in the midterms. Plus, a lightning round and mental health break.
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