Mark Halperin Opens Up About His Career and Political Views, Plus the Truth About Media Bias, with Drew Holden

Mark Halperin Opens Up About His Career and Political Views, Plus the Truth About Media Bias, with Drew Holden

From Next Up with Mark Halperin by MK Media

March 31, 2026 · 1h 9m · Episode 87

About this episode

Mark Halperin reflects on his career and discusses media bias with Drew Holden.

This episode of Next Up with Mark Halperin puts Mark in the hot seat. In a rare role reversal, he reflects on the personal and professional forces that shaped his career, from his father Morton Halperin and a childhood surrounded by politics to the lasting influence of ABC News Legend Peter Jennings, whose mentorship helped define his approach to journalism and life. Mark is then joined by Drew Holden for a sharp, wide-ranging conversation about the state of the media and the debate over bias. Holden breaks down why coverage of Donald Trump shifted so dramatically, how journalists respond when their work is criticized, and what needs to change inside newsrooms to rebuild trust with the public, making this a candid and insightful look at the forces shaping modern media. Bank On Yourself: Discover the retirement plan banks Don't want you to know about—get your free report at https://BankOnYourself.com/Mark 120Life: Go to https://120Life.com and use code NEXTUP to save 20% ExpressVPN: Visit https://ExpressVPN.com/MARK to find out how you can get up to four extra months.

People in this episode

Host: Mark Halperin

Guest: Drew Holden

Topics covered

  • media bias
  • politics
  • journalism
  • Donald Trump
  • trust in media

Keywords

  • Mark Halperin
  • Drew Holden
  • media bias
  • journalism
  • Donald Trump
  • politics
  • trust

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Organizations: ABC News

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