On this episode of ‘The Best People’ podcast, Nicolle is joined by her longtime friend, CNN host and co-anchor Dana Bash. Coming off the release of her new book, ‘The Elections That Changed the World,’ the veteran journalist talks to Nicolle about some of America’s most pivotal moments, reflecting on her experience covering presidencies before President Trump polarized the two-party system beyond recognition. “What makes me sad about the Trump era,” she says, “is that my son doesn’t understand that this is not the way politics used to be.” The two reminisce about a different political climate, recalling John McCain’s emotional 2008 concession speech from their different vantage points: Nicolle backstage with the campaign and Bash covering it for CNN. They also discuss the unique challenge of holding power to account in the Trump era, such as how Bash prepared for her contentious interview with RFK Jr., and look ahead to the upcoming midterms in a time where every election feels like “the most consequential” of our lifetime.
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I so enjoyed watching you too thank you for this
I really miss traditional politics 😢 do you think we will ever get back to that place? I long for the grace and respect between the two parties. Yes, it wasn't perfect, but it wasn't this chaos and vitriol that exists now. My wish is we come back to something better than what we have 💙💙💙💙
Nicolle
Nicole Wallace is a real life angel. What a wonderful human. Thank you Nicole. 💙💙💙💙💙
Love Dana!!!
Oh, Nicole I cannot believe you said it perfectly! The relationship the press has with Trump is like being in an abusive relationship. Your words hit home so perfectly!
I’m not a conservative in any sense, but that speech was amazing.
DJT could’ve taken the oath, closed the border, and gone golfing for the next two years and he’d be at 80% approval. But DJT is not that lazy when it comes to demonstrating his incompetence. He’s out there every day making things worse, because he just can’t help himself.
The two of you and the abundance of free time that you both have, really need to start a podcast together!
I do love me some Ms Nicole!!!💖🦋🪻
Bernie was an Independent, energized a lot of people but couldn't get the nod from the Dem's. Are you suggesting someone run without party affiliation? If so, it would be a mistake in 2028 and until substantive changes are made to mend the holes Trumpism has exposed in the fabric of American politics.
Don’t let them escape to Russia.
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Wonderful interview. I will be watching for what is next.
Awesome. Smart devoted grounded women. So inspiring
Fake it till you break it?
Women’s friendships!💕
How do you feel the world would be different if Kamala had won?
Nicole is my people.😊
Hat was fun being in the room with you two friends as you shared emotional moments, important moments and scary exciting moments while in the thick of it! Stay spicy!
He's a common criminal
Stop insulting people!!!
This is not good side of your character!!
It’s about safety of others in this case USA 🇺🇸.Government .
Best for Donald Trump!!
It's. More like 6 bankruptcies
INVESTIGATE, PROSECUTE, CONVICT and IMPRISON (Life without parole) Donald J Trump, the Trump Family, Todd Blanche, JD Vance, Kash Patel, Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Pete Hegseth, the whole Trump Administration, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Stephen Miller, Pam Bondi, Mike Johnson, Scott Bessent and Jared Kushner for High Crimes Against the People of the United States and Humanity at large ⚖️
Love you Nichole. Dana is a treasure. ❤
You’re under an illusion to think that there was good Republicans like Liz Cheney, who voted primarily along party lines and with Trump and George W. Bush, who was a decent man, but remember his father was the one that introduced the Willie Horton ad,. And now you come to the Democratic Party out of survival because you see what came before all this and there’s a huge huge line between the GOP. Your idealized Republicans to what is going on today
Dana Bash😂😂😂 best people😂😂😂 spare me from hateful, biased "journalists" who support the genocide. FREE PALESTINE and bye Nicole
Sorry but I don’t trust Dana Bash. She has shown on more than one occasion that she’s a mouthpiece for the Israeli government’s narrative.
Two GREAT women❤️❣️🥰
💙 you, HCR ! Thank you for everything you are doing to save our democracy ! Votd Blue, all the way folks ! 💙.
This administration is a fascist, theocratic, authoritarian, oligarchic mess ! Vote Blue, all the way ! 💙