Culture Vultures (with Mo Elleithee)
Mo Elleithee, former communications director for the Democratic National Committee and current executive director of the Georgetown Institute of Politics, joins Axe and Murphy to discuss Democrats’ attempt to defy gravity this election cycle, Ron DeSantis’ political stunts, and the cultural issues dominant in both parties today. Plus, the Hacks review the races that will determine control of the US Senate and break down Biden’s comments about 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20 Sep 20221h
Irrational Exuberance? (with Jon Favreau)
Jon Favreau, “podcasting royalty” and former speechwriter for Barack Obama, joins Axe and Murphy to discuss Democratic enthusiasm around the country, the critical role suburban voters will play in this year’s midterm elections, key Senate races to watch, and insights from focus groups on the new season of Jon’s podcast, The Wilderness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14 Sep 20221h 4min
The Midterm Sprint
Axe and Murphy convene the day after Labor Day to kick off the official sprint to the midterms. They discuss Biden’s decision to go after MAGA Republicans, the wisdom of both Biden and Trump inserting themselves in the middle of the campaign conversation, how the Dobbs decision may impact turnout in November, and Murphy takes us on trip across the pond for an update on UK politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 Sep 202259min
Bully Boy Tactics (with Mark Leibovich)
The Atlantic’s Mark Leibovich joins Axe and Murphy to discuss Biden’s messaging on the campaign trail ahead of the midterms, Ron DeSantis’ political future, the primaries in Florida and New York, and insights from Mark’s book, Thank You for Your Servitude: Donald Trump’s Washington and the Price of Submission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 Aug 202256min
The Ferret Vs. The Boa Constrictor (with Maggie Haberman)
New York Times senior political reporter Maggie Haberman joins Axe and Murphy to discuss how the FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago impacts Trump’s political capital, whether the Department of Justice adequately understood the current political environment, Trump’s relationship with Kevin McCarthy, and what to expect from today’s primaries in Wyoming and Alaska. Plus, Maggie previews her forthcoming book, Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 Aug 202256min
Where to Mar-a-LaGO From Here? (with Whit Ayres)
Republican pollster and strategist Whit Ayres joins Gibbs and Murphy to discuss the FBI search of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home, Biden and the Democrats’ string of legislative victories and whether it will translate to success in the midterms, the status of key Senate races around the country, and the polling trends to watch this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10 Aug 20221h 1min
The Vengeance Tour
The Hacks are back with plenty of snacks to break down the results of an illuminating primary night. Axe, Gibbs, and Murphy discuss the surprising voter turnout in Kansas, the fate of pro-impeachment Republicans around the country, the growing slate of election deniers in key states, President Biden’s winning streak, and Speaker Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 Aug 202256min
The Elephant in the Room (with Lis Smith)
Democratic strategist Lis Smith, author of Any Given Tuesday: A Political Love Story, joins Axe and Murphy to talk about the season finale of the January 6th hearings, Trump and Pence’s dueling speeches, the shifting size of the red wave in the midterms, and whether Biden finally has some bumper sticker wins under his belt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 Jul 202256min
