Exploring the Intersection of Culture, Media, and Politics in the Age of Trump
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.
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Jeffrey Toobin REVEALS Who Trump Could Pardon Next
June 3, 2025 · 32:11
How did the presidential pardon go from a tool of mercy to an expression of power? On this episode, Jeffrey Toobin joins Golden Age host Andrew Zucker to discuss the origins of pardons, Ford’s pardon of Nixon, and how pardons have evolved since then.
What Really Happened at Trump’s Crypto Dinner?
May 28, 2025 · 27:40
Suzy Weiss joins Andrew to break down the week’s wildest headlines, from Brigitte Macron’s viral slap to Trump’s crypto donor dinner and Jake Tapper’s bombshell book on Biden.
How the Vatican Picked an AMERICAN Pope — and Why It Matters
May 20, 2025 · 23:45
Andrew talks to John McCarthy, former political advisor to President Biden and liaison to the Catholic Church, about Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope in history.
Is Substack the Future of Journalism?
May 13, 2025 · 27:48
Andrew chats with Substack co-founder Hamish McKenzie for a conversation on how Substack became one of the most consequential media platforms of the last decade.
What did TRUMP just say about ALCATRAZ?
May 6, 2025 · 24:53
Matt Friend joins Andrew this week to discuss the latest.
How TikTok Transformed Politics
April 29, 2025 · 29:39
Andrew sits down with cultural writer and go-to youth whisperer Casey Lewis to unpack all things Gen Z.
Which Trump Policies Are BS? Molly Jong-Fast Doesn’t Hold Back
April 22, 2025 · 27:22
Molly Jong-Fast joins Andrew for a high-speed journey through the state of American politics.
What Really Happened After Trump Was Shot
April 15, 2025 · 23:26
The Press vs. The President with Oliver Darcy
April 8, 2025 · 25:01
Andrew is joined by Oliver Darcy, the founder and author of Status, a nightly newsletter covering the media industry, who breaks down the WHCA’s responses to attacks on press freedom.
Inside Gen Z’s Vibe Shift
April 1, 2025 · 29:15
Andrew is joined by Gen Z expert and journalist Rachel Janfaza to break down her new framework: Gen Z 1.0 and 2.0.