Bill Scher, the Washington Monthly politics editor, and Matt Lewis, columnist for the Los Angeles Times and The Hill, have been discussing politics on their online show and podcast “The DMZ” for nearly 20 years. Today they brought their show to Substack Live and discussed Donald Trump’s “Madman Theory” and his own mental state, Far-right commentators who have broken with Trump, Melania Trump’s surprising statement about Jeffrey Epstein, and the decline in Israel’s political support. Check out the show in the video above.
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Is Donald Trump Practicing Madman Theory or Is He Just Mad?
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis return for another installment of "The DMZ"
Apr 10, 2026
Washington Monthly
Politics, policy and fresh ideas from the Washington Monthly, an independent magazine founded in 1969. Our mission: To support a strong democracy and good governance through honest journalism and thoughtful commentary. Hosts: Anne Kim and Garrett Epps.
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