The Golden Age with Andrew Zucker

The Golden Age with Andrew Zucker

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.

Episodes

What did TRUMP just say about ALCATRAZ: Matt Friend Sounds Off

May 6, 2025 • 24 mins
What did TRUMP just say about ALCATRAZ:  Matt Friend Sounds Off
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How TikTok Transformed Politics with Casey Lewis

April 29, 2025 • 29 mins
This week, Andrew sits down with cultural writer and go-to youth whisperer Casey Lewis to unpack all things Gen Z. They dive into how TikTok has become Gen Z’s de facto news outlet, why Elon Musk still has a loyal fanbase, and how Gen Z’s political shift could reshape the next decade. Plus: the weirdest new Gen Alpha trend you haven’t heard about yet. 
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Which Trump Policies Are BS? Molly Jong-Fast Doesn’t Hold Back

April 22, 2025 • 27 mins
Molly Jong-Fast joins Andrew for a high-speed journey through the state of American politics. MJF weighs in on Pete Hegseth, Elon Musk's cuts, and the El Salvador deportations. She also shares initial thoughts on the primary field in 2028 and whether the Dems can hold onto the House and take the Senate in 2026. Plus, she shares a preview of her upcoming memoir. 

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The Revenge Presidency: Inside Trump’s New Playbook

April 15, 2025 • 23 mins
Andrew Zucker is joined by Axios reporter Alex Isenstadt, author of Revenge, for a conversation about his book and previously unreported stories from Trump’s comeback campaign. Isenstadt reveals the remarkable moments following the assasination attempt in Butler, the unique way Elon Musk convinced Trump to pick J.D. Vance as VP, and the late Brooklyn political boss who shapes Trump's rhetoric.
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The Press vs. The President with Oliver Darcy

April 8, 2025 • 25 mins
Andrew is joined by Oliver Darcy, the founder and author of Status, a nightly newsletter covering the media industry. Oliver breaks down the WHCA’s responses to attacks on press freedom—most recently pulling comic Amber Ruffin from roasting at the WHCD. They also dive into how a recession could hurt media companies, the various threats facing newsrooms, and the one media mogul who has it out for Status.
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Inside Gen Z's Vibe Shift

April 1, 2025 • 29 mins
Andrew is joined by Gen Z expert and journalist Rachel Janfaza to break down her new framework: Gen Z 1.0 and 2.0. Based on years of listening sessions and on-the-ground reporting, Rachel explains how the COVID-19 pandemic created a generational fault line within Gen Z—and how that split is influencing everything from voting patterns to campus culture. They discuss what caused a rightward shift amongst Gen Z in the 2024 presid...
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Make America Hot Again: Inside MAGA’s Favorite Dating App

March 25, 2025 • 20 mins
Andrew Zucker talks with Raquel Debono, the CMO of Date Right Stuff, a dating app for conservatives. With backing from Peter Thiel, Date Right Stuff has become the platform for young Trumpers to find love. Debono opens up about dating in blue cities, how the app was born out of awkward dates and walkouts, and the rise of the other MAHA—Make America Hot Again in-person events, including one at Trump Tower. She also talks about ...
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UFC/USA: The Truth About Dana White & Donald Trump

March 18, 2025 • 42 mins
Andrew Zucker chats with Rolling Stone contributing writer Jack Crosbie, who recently profiled Dana White and UFC’s takeover of American culture. Over two decades, White transformed the once-fringe sport, turning it into a mainstream powerhouse. Today, the billion-dollar circus is fully enmeshed in American politics, too, thanks in no small part to the decades-old relationship between Donald Trump and White. Crosbie shares how...
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Where MAGA Dines Out

March 11, 2025 • 21 mins
Andrew Zucker sits down with Bart Hutchins, the restaurateur behind Butterworth’s, one of D.C.’s most buzzed-about restaurants. In just six months, the restaurant has become a watering hole for MAGA and welcomed administration officials like Kash Patel and Scott Bessent, as well as Speaker Mike Johnson, Nigel Farage, and Steve Bannon. Bart discusses the inspiration behind the restaurant, how MAGA made it their own, and why its...
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The Golden Age Trailer

March 7, 2025 • 59 secs
The Golden Age with Andrew Zucker is a weekly podcast unpacking the biggest stories where culture and politics collide—because today, you can't understand one without the other. As a contributing editor at Town & Country and writer for various publications, Andrew has focused his reporting on this intersection. The Golden Age goes beyond the headlines, giving audiences a front-row seat to conversations with figures shaping...
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