The Ultimate Fighting Championship went from niche bloodsport to multibillion-dollar league. Donald Trump might be its biggest fan. Journalists Luke Thomas and Sam Eagan explain the culture and politics of the UFC.
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Lissa Soep, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Patrick ... Show More
Oct 28
The future of MAGA is... Nixon?
MAGA-aligned conservatives, including Vice President JD Vance, are trying to rehabilitate Richard Nixon's image. That's evidence of where they want to take their party. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineere ... Show More
27m 44s
Oct 27
Is Trump abandoning Ukraine?
Trump's recent moves seem to pit the US squarely on the side of Russia rather than Ukraine. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Denise Guerra, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Bridger Dunnagan and David Tatasciore, and hosted ... Show More
23m 25s
Jan 2025
Dana White, Donald Trump and the Rise of Cage-Match Politics
<p><i>Warning: this episode contains strong language.</i></p><p>Over the past five years, one sports league has gained popularity faster than any other: Ultimate Fighting Championship, or U.F.C.</p><p>Matt Flegenheimer, a correspondent for The Times, discusses the man behind the ... Show More
30m 41s
Jan 2021
Inside the Mind of a Warrior with UFC Great Colby Covington
Charlie sits down with former Interim UFC Welterweight Champion, current #1 contender for the belt in the UFC welterweight rankings, and proud MAGA advocate, Colby Covington. The two discuss the challenges and the triumphs of supporting President Trump in hostile environments, as ... Show More
32m 41s
Oct 2023
Daniel Cormier TV - Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren talk INSANE UFC 294 + Jon Jones goes off on USADA
The week's UFC updates are INSANE and Ben Askren and Daniel Cormier are back to talk all things UFC 294, Jon Jones, Conor McGregor, and the latest with the UFC and USADA split. Ben and DC breakdown the main event between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski as well as the co ... Show More
23m 21s
<p>On today's episode, Chael talks about:</p><ul>
<li>The hype that's quickly building around Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira (00:42)</li>
<li>Kamaru Usman's insistence on fighting at light heavyweight (15:44)</li>
<li>What's at stake for tomorrow's ABC main event between Brian ... Show More
