Is Trump Lying to Himself? (with Astead Herndon, Joanne Freeman & Jon Finer)

February 26, 2026

Bonus: Is Trump Lying to Himself? (with Astead Herndon and Joanne Freeman)

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Show Notes

Does Trump really believe his own messaging, or is he just a master bullsh*tter? In the Stay Tuned podcast bonus for Insiders, Yale history professor Joanne Freeman and Vox editorial director Astead Herndon delve into the psychology behind Trump’s repeated lies.

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