The RINO Rebellion? (with Amy Walter)
This week, Amy Walter, publisher and editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, joins Axe and Murphy to discuss the latest in the Trump vs. McConnell saga, the political influence of parents, and Biden’s upcoming State of the Union speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 Feb 20221h 8min
Legitimate Political Discourse
Not one but two guest Hacks join Axe this week while Murphy and Gibbs are away on assignment. John Heilemann, Executive Editor of The Recount, and Amanda Carpenter, political columnist for The Bulwark, chat with Axe about Mike Pence’s attempt to pivot away from Trump, the RNC’s censure of Adam Kinzinger and Liz Cheney, whether Democrats should invoke Trump in the midterm elections, the latest chapter of Covid politics, and Biden’s Supreme Court nomination process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9 Feb 20221h 5min
Eruption of Mt. Orange
This week, the Hacks assemble to mark episode number 150. Axe, Gibbs, and Murphy discuss the strength of Trump’s grip on the GOP, the latest in the standoff with Russia, the politics of the Supreme Court, and why at the end of the day, political messaging rules all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 Feb 20221h 3min
Reset Report Card (with Jennifer Palmieri)
Jennifer Palmieri, co-host of Showtime’s The Circus and former White House communications director, joins Axe and Gibbs to discuss Biden’s hot mic moment, escalating tensions with Russia over Ukraine, how the Biden administration should communicate the story of America’s resilience, and Newt Gingrich’s gift to Democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 Jan 20221h 2min
The Almighty vs The Alternative (with Jonathan Martin)
As the anniversary of President Biden’s inauguration approaches, the Hacks called in Jonathan Martin, a national political correspondent for The New York Times, to reflect on Biden’s first year in office. They discuss whether Biden needs a reset, the fate of some of the administration’s key legislation, the messaging and campaign strategies for both parties in the midterms, and if we’re witnessing the early signs of a Donald Trump vs Ron DeSantis showdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 Jan 20221h 5min
Joltin’ Joe Comes Out Swinging (with Addisu Demissie)
Democratic political strategist Addisu Demissie joins Axe and Murphy to discuss President Biden’s speech on the anniversary of the January 6th attack on the Capitol, his condemnation of Trump, the voting rights fight, and the fate of the filibuster in the Senate. The Hacks also posit their essay contest vs. multiple choice election theory and examine the 2022 Senate map. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11 Jan 20221h 1min
The Madman Behind The Curtain
Mark McKinnon, the Stetson-wearing executive producer and co-host of Showtime’s the Circus, joins Gibbs and Murphy to help the Hacks kick off 2022. With the one-year anniversary of January 6th looming, the Hacks discuss the House select committee’s investigation into the attack on the Capitol, Trump’s legal troubles, and what Biden can learn from Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 Jan 20221h 7min
Hacky Holidays, Mailbag Edition!
To mark the end of 2021, Axe, Gibbs, and Murphy convene for a special holiday mailbag edition of Hacks on Tap. The Hacks discuss Manchin’s Build Back Better bombshell before taking questions from our esteemed listeners. Plus, Murphy’s year is made when a very special guest makes a surprise appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22 Des 20211h 8min
