Hacks On Tap
Vox Media
When David Axelrod, Mike Murphy, and John Heilemann get together to talk politics, it’s not academic. They speak from the perspective gained through hundreds of campaigns for offices from City Hall to the White House. So if you want to know what’s really going on behind the scenes, where strategic decisions are being made, pull up a stool for Hacks on Tap. Incisive, sometimes uproarious and always entertaining, these political warhorses and their guests will give you insights you’ll only get from folks who have spent a lifetime in the political trenches of both parties.
From the Vox Media Podcast Network
From the Vox Media Podcast Network
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May 31, 2023 • 1h 6min
Deal or No Deal (with Mark McKinnon)
This week Murphy and Gibbs were joined by the man who wears many hats, both literally and figuratively, Mark McKinnon of Showtime’s “The Circus”. The Hacks break down the debt ceiling negotiations, what cat herding and goat rodeos are going on behind the scenes, the GOP race for the White House, DeSantis v. Trump, and also DeSantis v. technology. Plus, Murphy plays around with ChatGPT during the listener mailbag.
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May 23, 2023 • 1h 2min
Rocket Fuel… Or Not (with Paul Begala)
This week Axe and Murphy were joined by Super Hackeroo and CNN Contributor Paul Begala. The Hacks discuss Tim Scott’s announcement, the battle for the GOP primary, debt ceiling (default) negotiations, the x-factor that is the candidate gene, the No Labels Party, Mount Rushmore politicians, gold toilets, and refreshing smiles! Plus so much more!
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May 17, 2023 • 59min
The Bear Minimum (with Joe Scarborough)
This week Axe and Murphy were joined by former politician and current Hack Joe Scarborough, who is the co-host of “Morning Joe” on MSNBC. The guys talk about Trump fatigue, the battle for the GOP nomination, the political earthquake that was the Dobbs decision, upcoming tremors, the danger of being too cautious, and so much more! Pull up a stool, pour a cold one, and tune in!
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May 10, 2023 • 58min
Aerogenous Events (with Sarah Longwell)
Expert Hack Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark and host of The Focus Group podcast, joins Axe and Gibbs to discuss the state of the 2024 presidential race. The Hacks also break down debt ceiling negotiations, discuss DeSantis’ meta strategy and if he has ever met-a-voter, invent a new word, and oh so much more!
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May 2, 2023 • 1h 12min
Fig Leaf or Full Monty (with Amy Walter)
This week the Hacks were joined by a superstar Hackeroo, the formidable Amy Walter, who is the publisher and editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter. Amy joined Axe and Murphy to discuss the debt ceiling negotiations, Trump fatigue, big Senate announcements and so much more!
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Apr 26, 2023 • 1h 9min
Tuckered Out (with Jen Psaki)
This week the Murphy and Gibbs were joined by guest genius Jen Psaki who is host of MSNBC’s “Inside with Jen Psaki” on Sundays at 12 p.m. ET and the former White House Press Secretary for President Joe Biden. The Hacks breakdown the recent CNN and Fox News talent oustings, review Biden’s announcement video, and discuss the GOP primary battle. Plus the hacks are joined, yet again, by our trusted veteran hack road correspondent.
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Apr 18, 2023 • 1h 9min
Pudding Politics (with Jonathan Martin)
This week Axe and Gibbs were joined by expert Hack and political Scribe Jonathan Martin of POLITICO. The Hacks review GOP primary attack ads, discuss the rollercoaster that is DeSantis’ feud with Disney, break down Diane Feinstein’s Senate absence and what this could mean for the battle for her seat, and Murphy goes on a trip to Iowa!
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Apr 11, 2023 • 1h 2min
Out-Trumping Trump (with John Heilemann)
This week Axe and Murphy were joined by their favorite guest Hack, John Heilemann, of Showtime’s The Circus. The guys talk about Biden’s history of slow walking, the DNC announcement that the 2024 convention will be in the great city of Chicago (not that any of the Hacks are biased), the expulsion of two of the Tennessee Three, and how the GOP presidential contenders can be successful beyond Trump.
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Apr 5, 2023 • 1h 10min
Stormy Tuesday (with Paul Begala)
This uneventful week Murphy and Gibbs were joined by gentleman Hack Paul Begala to discuss the first ever criminal indictment of a U.S. President. The Hacks break down the indictment, Trump’s surrender, and his speech. Plus the Hacks are joined by their Midwestern correspondent to dive into the Chicago Mayor’s race as well as the Wisconsin Supreme Court Race.
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Mar 29, 2023 • 1h
Premature Indictment Excitement? (with Mark McKinnon)
Axe and Murphy are joined by Mark McKinnon of Showtime’s “The Circus” to talk about the latest three-ring political spectacle. The Hacks break down Trump's most recent legal battles and give a campaign trail update. And in light of another horrific school shooting they talk about the politics of gun safety legislation.
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