JOHN HEILEMANN

John Heilemann talks with his pal Nicolle Wallace, host of Deadline: White House on MSNBC, about the January 6th committee and Liz Cheney’s battle against authoritarianism in the Republican Party, assesses whether the threats to American democracy posed by the far right are worse than those of Al-Qaeda, weighs in on the missing seven and a half hour gap in the White House phone logs on 1/6 and the incompetence of the Trump administration, and explains why the Department of Justice may be more willing to investigate Hunter Biden than Donald Trump. Tune in to the full episode to hear about the latest bombshell reporting on efforts to subvert the 2020 election — namely, a series of text messages revealing that conservative activist Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, wife of Justice Clarence Thomas, pressured then-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to overturn Biden’s victory.

Showtime's periodic political series “The Circus” returns on Sunday into both a familiar and changed political climate.

FILE - John Heilemann attends the premiere of the Showtime limited series "The Loudest Voice" in New York on June 24, 2019. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – The co-author of the million-selling “Game Change” has a book of his own coming about the 2020 election. Heilemann had collaborated with Mark Halperin on “Game Change,” about the 2008 race, and on “Double Down,” about 2012. The HBO adaptation of "Game Change" won five Emmys and three Golden Globe awards. Heilemann is national affairs analyst for NBC News and MSNBC and co-founder of the political video platform The Recount.

Bloomberg Politics managing editor John Heilemann joins "CBS This Morning" from Cleveland, the site of the Republican convention, to discuss Donald Trump's running mate shortlist and the latest CBS News-New York Times poll showing Trump and Hillary Clinton tied going into the conventions.

Bloomberg Politics managing editor John Heilemann joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why Donald Trump's potential running mates are backing out and what's going to happen next as FBI director James Comey is questioned by the House Oversight Committee over his recommendation to not press charges against Hillary Clinton in the private email server controversy.

In response to the Orlando mass shooting, Donald Trump has defended his proposed Muslim ban and Hillary Clinton has called for tougher gun laws. Bloomberg Politics managing editor John Heilemann joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the 2016 presumptive presidential candidates' responses.

A CBS News estimate confirms Hillary Clinton has the delegate support she needs to secure the Democratic nomination. Major Garrett, Nancy Cordes and Bloomberg Politics managing editor John Heilemann join "CBS This Morning" to discuss how Bernie Sanders could react after Tuesday's primaries.

In this edition of "Sounds of the Toyota Green Room," Bloomberg Politics' John Heilemann explains to CBSN's Josh Elliott how Donald Trump's desire to be president has been years in the making.

Candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are favored to win the New York primary Tuesday. Bloomberg Politics managing editor John Heilemann joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what to expect in the key primary and its impact on the 2016 presidential race.

As presidential candidate Donald Trump continues to rail against the Republican nomination system, Bloomberg Politics managing editor John Heilemann joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Trump's strategy and the upcoming April primary contests.

John Heilemann, co-managing editor of Bloomberg Politics joins "CBS This Morning" from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to discuss how Donald Trump's controversial comment on punishing women for having abortions could impact his campaign and the presidential candidates' strategies and chances in the Wisconsin primary.

Vice President Joe Biden appears to be distancing himself from presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and highlighting his closeness to President Obama, still leaving many to wonder whether he is posturing for a presidential campaign. Also, Rep. Paul Ryan has signaled his willingness to run for House speaker. Bloomberg Politics managing editor John Heilemann joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the state of the 2016 race.

The first debate among the five Democratic presidential candidates was pointed at times, but the tone was civil. Frontrunner Hillary Clinton and her leading challenger, Bernie Sanders, clashed on several issues from gun control to Wall Street. Bloomberg Politics managing editor John Heilemann joins “CBS This Morning” from Las Vegas to discuss Tuesday night’s debate.

Peter Baker of The New York Times, John Heilemann of Bloomberg Politics, Peggy Noonan of the Wall Street Journal, and PBS Newshour’s Gwen Ifill weigh in on the split demeanors of GOP presidential frontrunners Donald Trump and Dr. Ben Carson. With Carson’s soft-spoken compassion picking up steam, will the GOP race become a question of nice vs. mean?

Peter Baker of The New York Times, John Heilemann of Bloomberg Politics, Peggy Noonan of the Wall Street Journal, and PBS Newshour’s Gwen Ifill discuss Vice President Joe Biden’s continued deliberations on a potential 2016 bid. Are there new signs of a Biden campaign in the making?

Peter Baker of The New York Times, John Heilemann of Bloomberg Politics, Peggy Noonan of the Wall Street Journal, and PBS Newshour’s Gwen Ifill break down Hillary Clinton’s recent demise

Peter Baker of The New York Times, John Heilemann of Bloomberg Politics, Peggy Noonan of the Wall Street Journal, and PBS Newshour’s Gwen Ifill discuss the latest developments in the race to the White House

The latest poll of Iowa Republicans shows a tightening race and a preference for non-politicians. Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson is surging and ties Donald Trump for the top spot at 23 percent. Carly Fiorina is next with 10 percent, followed by Sen. Ted Cruz and Gov. Scott Walker. Bloomberg Politics managing editor John Heilemann joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the 2016 race for the White House.

Bloomberg Politics managing editor John Heilemann is interviewing Donald Trump Wednesday on his TV program, “With All Due Respect.” Heilemann joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the Republican frontrunner’s battle with Fox News and his GOP rivals.

Jeb Bush attacked Donald Trump Thursday on his immigration policy and conservative credentials, one day after the two had dueling town hall events in New Hampshire. Bush also defended calling American-born children of undocumented immigrants "anchor babies." Bloomberg Politics managing editor John Heilemann joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Bush's strategy and also Hillary Clinton's private email server controversy.

From Donald Trump to Hillary Clinton, presidential candidates flooded the Iowa State Fair over the weekend. Bloomberg Politics managing editor John Heilemann who also went to the fair joins “CBS This Morning” from Des Moines to discuss the 2016 race.

As Republican presidential hopefuls prepare to face off Thursday in the first debates of 2016 campaigns, Bloomberg Politics managing editor John Heilemann joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what to watch out for during the debate.

Bloomberg Politics’ John Heilemann, USA Today’s Susan Page, National Journal’s Ron Fournier and New York Times Magazine’s Mark Leibovich discuss whether voters do – or should – trust Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton

Bloomberg Politics’ John Heilemann, USA Today’s Susan Page, National Journal’s Ron Fournier and New York Time Magazine’s Mark Leibovich discuss GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee and the ethics of other candidates in the race.

John Heilemann, managing editor of Bloomberg politics, is the co-author of a pair of books about the last two presidential campaigns, “Game Change” and “Double Down." Heilemann joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss Hillary Clinton’s presidential bid and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's response to her announcement.

David Ignatius of the Washington Post, Susan Page of USA Today, Peggy Noonan of The Wall Street Journal, John Heilemann of Bloomberg Politics and CBS News Political Director John Dickerson discuss the latest details on the nuclear negotiations with Iran.

David Ignatius of the Washington Post, Susan Page of USA Today, Peggy Noonan of The Wall Street Journal, John Heilemann of Bloomberg Politics and CBS News Political Director John Dickerson discuss the presidential candidacy of Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky).

Susan Page of USA Today, Peggy Noon of the Wall Street Journal, John Heilemann of Bloomberg Politics, David Ignatius of the Washington Post, and CBS News' John Dickerson discuss the presidential prospects of Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush in 2016, preceding Clinton's big announcement.

Email fallout for Hillary Clinton and potential 2016 campaign Hillary Clinton addressed a crowd of hundreds of reporters Tuesday on her use of a private email account as secretary of state, revealing that she thought "using one device would be simpler." Managing editor of Bloomberg Politics John Heilemann, who also co-authored "Game Change" and Double Down" about the last two presidential campaigns, joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the impact of the email controversy on Clinton's potential presidential campaign.

Should Obama visit Ferguson? Michael Crowley, John Heilemann, and CBS News Political Director John Dickerson discuss how the president should respond to the unrest in Ferguson, Missouri prompted by the shooting of an unarmed black teenager.

Does anyone want to be the next secretary of defense? Michael Crowley, John Heilemann, and CBS News Political Director John Dickerson discuss possible defense secretary nominees and the tension between the Pentagon and the White House.