This free Wide World of News newsletter from Mark Halperin includes alerts for 2WAY programs, the daybook, political updates and analysis. If you would like to receive Mark Halperin's separate, daily premium Wide World of News Concierge Coverage newsletter, you can learn how to become a member here: https://www.walkingduck.com/mark “THE MORNING MEETING” DAYBOOKFRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2025****TODAY* “The Morning Meeting” is LIVE at 9am ET with Dan, special guest host Larry O’Connor, and me. * Amin Elhassan, former NBA executive and current Meadowlark Media podcast host, joins Ethan Strauss on “Random Offense” LIVE at 2:00pm ET. * Stephen Cloobeck, Democratic candidate for California governor, joins independent journalist Lyndsay Keith and me on “2WAY Tonight” — LIVE at 4pm ET on the 2WAY Zoom, then streaming at 6pm ET on YouTube. ****Join us this morning LIVE at 9am ET for “The Morning Meeting.” Watch LIVE at 9:00am ET this morning by Zoom here. You can watch it on YouTube LIVE here. Please share the links above with your circles and invite them to be a part of “The Morning Meeting.” And please subscribe to our YouTube channel here.
****“Random Offense” with Ethan Strauss returns LIVE at a new time — 2:00pm ET — with former NBA executive and Meadowlark Media podcast host Amin Elhassan. Watch LIVE by Zoom here. You can watch it on YouTube LIVE here.
****Stephen Cloobeck, former CEO of Diamond Resorts International and Democratic candidate for California governor, joins independent journalist Lyndsay Keith and me on “2WAY Tonight” — LIVE at 4pm ET on the 2WAY Zoom, then streaming on YouTube at 6pm ET. Watch LIVE by Zoom at 4pm ET here. You can watch it on YouTube at 6pm ET here.
“NEXT UP”I opened the show with my reported monologue on why Gavin Newsom is so misunderstood — and why his “Three A’s” set him apart as a top 2028 contender. Please set aside what you think you know about the Golden State topper and hear me out. Former Senator Mark Pryor then joined me to break down the Democratic Party’s structural challenges, from donor defections to grassroots organizing. And Michael Caputo closed the program with a powerful story of battling cancer and cancellation at the same time — and why he believes America must put the fight against cancer at the center of its health agenda. Please download, subscribe, and share wherever you consume podcasts. Apple:
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DAYBOOK, all Eastern Time unless otherwise notedDONALD TRUMP
JD VANCENo known public events at this writing. CONGRESSThe House and Senate are out until September 2. TEXAS11:00am: The Texas Senate is meeting to consider the Republican-led redistricting bill, the last step before the bill reaches Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. THE FED
10:00am: Fed chair Jerome Powell delivers remarks at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Economic Policy Symposium. RNC10:15am: The Republican National Committee gathers for its summer meeting in Atlanta, where members will elect the next party chair. GALLEGO8:30am: U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego is the featured speaker at the latest installment of “Politics & Eggs,” a joint initiative of The New England Council and The New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College. ABREGO GARCIAKilmar Abrego Garcia is expected to be released from a Tennessee jail while he awaits trial on federal human smuggling charges. C-SPANFrom the great Robin Newton:
ESSENTIAL READING/VIEWINGKilmar Abrego Garcia could be released from jail Friday. Here’s what to know (AP) Congress is set to receive the first batch of Epstein files. It's not likely to quell the drama. (Politico) “The Morning Meeting” topics:* Ukraine. * The Fed. * Redistricting. * Epstein. * Gotham City mayoral. * The Gang of 500 versus Donald Trump. * Winners and losers of the week and what to look for this weekend. 2WAY TODAY
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