All Roads Go Through Virginia
This week the hacks look into their crystal ball with former Virginia Congressman Tom Davis to discuss Virginia’s upcoming gubernatorial election. Then, they time travel to figure out how Biden can make big moves to pass his infrastructure bill and how the 2022 midterms could effect leadership positions in both the Democratic and Republican Party. Plus, Murphy taps into his artistic side when he answers a listener question from the mailbag! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 Okt 20211h 8min
The Shot Clock Ticks
This week, Steve Israel, former Congressman and future bookshop owner, joined Axe and Murphy to talk about Trump’s endorsement of Chuck Grassley, Trump’s power over the GOP and how Dems can use it to fuel turnout in 2022, the Virginia Governor’s race, never-ending negotiations on the hill, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Okt 20211h 9min
Here’s The Deal?
Axe, Gibbs, and Murphy are together again (and full of puns) to discuss Biden hitting the road to tout his “Build Back Better” plan, the debt ceiling debacle, Trump’s upcoming trip to Iowa, and the latest in Virginia’s gubernatorial race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 Okt 20211h 1min
Where the Rubber Meets the Road (with John Anzalone)
John Anzalone, a longtime Democratic pollster who polls for President Biden, joins Gibbs and Murphy to talk about this “eventful” week in Washington. The Hacks discuss Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s latest plan for the infrastructure bill and the Democrats’ reconciliation bill, how the events of this week might impact messaging for the 2022 midterm elections, and President Biden’s approval rating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 Sep 202159min
A High-Wire Act (with Jonathan Martin)
Jonathan Martin, a national political correspondent for The New York Times, joins Axe and Murphy to discuss the rift between progressive and moderate Democrats over the size and scope of their economic agenda, the latest example of Trump’s grip on the Republican Party, and whether foreign policy matters to voters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 Sep 202155min
A New Day For Newsom (with Dana Bash)
Dana Bash, CNN’s chief political correspondent, co-anchor of State of the Union, and host of the new podcast Total Recall: California’s Political Circus, joins Axe and Gibbs to discuss the results of the California recall election and the key takeaways for Democrats’ messaging as we head into the midterms. The Hacks also cover the latest on the Democrats’ social spending package and ponder whether Independents are truly independent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 Sep 20211h 7min
Can the Golden State Stay Blue? (with Peter Hamby)
Peter Hamby, host of Snapchat’s Good Luck America and founding partner of and contributor to Puck, joins Gibbs and Murphy for a deep dive into the upcoming recall election in California, including how the effort to remove Governor Gavin Newsom from office came to be and their predictions about whether he survives. Plus, the Hacks discuss Texas’ new abortion ban and its impact on the 2022 midterm elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 Sep 20211h 9min
The Short vs. Long Term (with Bill Kristol)
Axe and Gibbs are joined by Bill Kristol, editor-at-large of The Bulwark, to discuss the public perception and political ramifications of the withdrawal from Afghanistan, the resurgence of COVID and its implications for Biden’s approval rating and beyond, and the needle Nancy Pelosi must thread in order to advance Biden’s agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 Aug 20211h 6min
