TMZ is Turning Heads on Capitol Hill

TMZ is Turning Heads on Capitol Hill

April 30, 2026 · 33 min

About this episode

Audie Cornish interviews Jacob Wasserman from TMZ DC about the intersection of tabloid journalism and government.

Capitol Hill has a new kind of journalist: TMZ, the tabloid news powerhouse known for its scoops and celebrity paparazzi coverage. Audie sits down with Jacob Wasserman, co-managing editor of TMZ DC, to discuss his first few weeks on the job—and why both government insiders and legacy media can’t look away. Producers: Lori Galarreta, Jesse Remedios, Graelyn Brashear Senior Producer: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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