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The 1600 is Newsweek’s deep dive into the power, politics and personalities shaping the White House and Washington at large. From inside-the-Beltway maneuvering to the decisions that ripple far beyond it, the show delivers sharp analysis, reporting-driven insight, and clear context on the presidency, Congress, elections, and the forces influencing U.S. leadership. Each episode cuts through the noise to explain not just what’s happening in American politics—but why it matters.

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From Louisiana to Laos: How Deportees Are Building a Life They Never Wanted w/ Mone’s POV | The 1600

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From Louisiana to Laos: How Deportees Are Building a Life They Never Wanted w/ Mone’s POV | The 1600

ICE deported Mone Khambounleung and Billy Sangvone to Loas in 2025, a country they barely remember living in before they immigrated to the states as the children of refugees. Both men had criminal records and became targets under the Trump administration’s sweeping immigration crackdown. Today, Mone makes lifestyle content on his YouTube and social media accounts, documenting everyday life in Laos in his thick Louisiana accent, introducing the locals to Americanisms like southern BBQ. Billy volunteers his time as an English teacher and regularly appears in Mone’s videos (often seen making crawfish for friends and family). In this episode, Carlo gets to know these two unmistakably American men — their deportation experience, rehabilitation and acclimation to their new lives in Laos. Billy’s petition: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-reunite-panomphet-billy-sangvone-with-family?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAacU1O9OiM0qDVS0CqMsvgKi5DBxcKcEL8Ak-nSUjN4S0-Fbc8QbZWltZ2A04Q_aem_gV03PZDl7ySOIc-LwoM4bA&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3&cp_src=d Follow Billy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@4noboundaries?_r=1&_t=ZP-9AbThpVIGdj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billy.sang_/ Follow Mone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mones_pov/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@monespov Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@monepov

30K VIEWS • 4 days ago

Can This Man Turn California Red? w/ Steve Hilton

54:12

Can This Man Turn California Red? w/ Steve Hilton

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joins Carlo Versano on The 1600 to make his case for why Californians should break nearly two decades of Democratic control. Hilton outlines his plan to cut taxes, lower costs, reduce bureaucracy, and make California more competitive for workers and businesses. He says voters should "try something different" by electing a Republican governor.

321K VIEWS • 1 week ago

Inside the Fight for America’s Youngest Voters ft. Santiago Mayer

37:48

Inside the Fight for America’s Youngest Voters ft. Santiago Mayer

Santiago Mayer, founder of Voters of Tomorrow, joins Carlo Versano to discuss where young voters in America stand. The conversation explores the shifting youth vote, the influence of organizations like Turning Point USA, the 2026 midterms, and rising figures like Zohran Mamdani and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

141K VIEWS • 2 weeks ago

Mitch Landrieu’s Advice to Democrats On Winning the South

44:54

Mitch Landrieu’s Advice to Democrats On Winning the South

Mitch Landrieu joins Carlo Versano on The 1600 to discuss why the South has become the center of American politics, what Democrats need to do to compete in red states, and the frustrations driving working-class voters across party lines. The former New Orleans mayor also weighs in on Kamala Harris's future while acknowledging he is considering a presidential run of his own.

1K VIEWS • 3 weeks ago

Is Donald Trump Capable of Ego Death? w/ Anthony Scaramucci

51:51

Is Donald Trump Capable of Ego Death? w/ Anthony Scaramucci

The Mooch is back. Anthony Scaramucci joins Carlo Versano to talk about his new book, All the Wrong Moves, and the long chain of decisions that he believes led America to this political moment. In a candid conversation with Carlo Versano, the former White House communications director reflects on the rise of Donald Trump, the future of the American Dream, and why so many voters have lost faith in the system. It all leads to one final question: Is Donald Trump capable of ego death?

1 month ago

How Both Parties Are Failing America’s Young Men, w/ Andrew Yang and Lisa Britton

57:03

How Both Parties Are Failing America’s Young Men, w/ Andrew Yang and Lisa Britton

Andrew Yang and Lisa Britton join Carlo Versano to discuss AI, jobs, and the issues affecting young men today. From automation and education to dating, loneliness, and politics, they explore what's driving these trends and what solutions could help turn them around. Plus, Yang weighs in on AI regulation, universal basic income, and whether he could run for office again.

1K VIEWS • 1 month ago

From Louisiana to Laos: How Deportees Are Building a Life They Never Wanted w/ Mone’s POV | The 1600

36:02

From Louisiana to Laos: How Deportees Are Building a Life They Never Wanted w/ Mone’s POV | The 1600

ICE deported Mone Khambounleung and Billy Sangvone to Loas in 2025, a country they barely remember living in before they immigrated to the states as the children of refugees. Both men had criminal records and became targets under the Trump administration’s sweeping immigration crackdown. Today, Mone makes lifestyle content on his YouTube and social media accounts, documenting everyday life in Laos in his thick Louisiana accent, introducing the locals to Americanisms like southern BBQ. Billy volunteers his time as an English teacher and regularly appears in Mone’s videos (often seen making crawfish for friends and family). In this episode, Carlo gets to know these two unmistakably American men — their deportation experience, rehabilitation and acclimation to their new lives in Laos. Billy’s petition: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-reunite-panomphet-billy-sangvone-with-family?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAacU1O9OiM0qDVS0CqMsvgKi5DBxcKcEL8Ak-nSUjN4S0-Fbc8QbZWltZ2A04Q_aem_gV03PZDl7ySOIc-LwoM4bA&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3&cp_src=d Follow Billy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@4noboundaries?_r=1&_t=ZP-9AbThpVIGdj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billy.sang_/ Follow Mone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mones_pov/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@monespov Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@monepov

30K VIEWS • 4 days ago

Can This Man Turn California Red? w/ Steve Hilton

54:12

Can This Man Turn California Red? w/ Steve Hilton

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joins Carlo Versano on The 1600 to make his case for why Californians should break nearly two decades of Democratic control. Hilton outlines his plan to cut taxes, lower costs, reduce bureaucracy, and make California more competitive for workers and businesses. He says voters should "try something different" by electing a Republican governor.

321K VIEWS • 1 week ago

Inside the Fight for America’s Youngest Voters ft. Santiago Mayer

37:48

Inside the Fight for America’s Youngest Voters ft. Santiago Mayer

Santiago Mayer, founder of Voters of Tomorrow, joins Carlo Versano to discuss where young voters in America stand. The conversation explores the shifting youth vote, the influence of organizations like Turning Point USA, the 2026 midterms, and rising figures like Zohran Mamdani and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

141K VIEWS • 2 weeks ago

Mitch Landrieu’s Advice to Democrats On Winning the South

44:54

Mitch Landrieu’s Advice to Democrats On Winning the South

Mitch Landrieu joins Carlo Versano on The 1600 to discuss why the South has become the center of American politics, what Democrats need to do to compete in red states, and the frustrations driving working-class voters across party lines. The former New Orleans mayor also weighs in on Kamala Harris's future while acknowledging he is considering a presidential run of his own.

1K VIEWS • 3 weeks ago

Is Donald Trump Capable of Ego Death? w/ Anthony Scaramucci

51:51

Is Donald Trump Capable of Ego Death? w/ Anthony Scaramucci

The Mooch is back. Anthony Scaramucci joins Carlo Versano to talk about his new book, All the Wrong Moves, and the long chain of decisions that he believes led America to this political moment. In a candid conversation with Carlo Versano, the former White House communications director reflects on the rise of Donald Trump, the future of the American Dream, and why so many voters have lost faith in the system. It all leads to one final question: Is Donald Trump capable of ego death?

1 month ago

How Both Parties Are Failing America’s Young Men, w/ Andrew Yang and Lisa Britton

57:03

How Both Parties Are Failing America’s Young Men, w/ Andrew Yang and Lisa Britton

Andrew Yang and Lisa Britton join Carlo Versano to discuss AI, jobs, and the issues affecting young men today. From automation and education to dating, loneliness, and politics, they explore what's driving these trends and what solutions could help turn them around. Plus, Yang weighs in on AI regulation, universal basic income, and whether he could run for office again.

1K VIEWS • 1 month ago

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