Legendary Hack and campaign maestro David Plouffe joins The Davids and Mike to discuss upcoming debate strategies, including viral moments, cut mics, and traps for Biden and Trump. They map out scenarios and tactics for the candidates, offering an insider's guide to the debate stage.

Guest Jonathan Freedland joins to discuss debate prep, UK politics, and Netanyahu's US visit. Topics include ad messaging, UK weather, NHS recovery, Middle East impact on Michigan politics, and Israel-US relations. The conversation also touches on Biden's immigration focus, challenges in conflict resolution, and voter turnout dynamics.

Sarah Longwell, focus group guru and Bulwark legend, joins Axe and Gibbs to discuss Trump's return to the campaign trail, concerns over teleprompter technology, Hunter Biden's conviction, debate preparation, double haters, swing voters, and potential VP nominees. The podcast also covers the impact of legal issues on Biden, the role of third-party candidates, and speculations about female candidates in the upcoming election.

Mark McKinnon and Steve Israel discuss Trump's guilty verdicts, messaging adjustments, impact on undecided voters, polling panic, upcoming debate, Trump VP candidate smell test, and more in a lively political discussion.

Former NJ governor and GOP hopeful Chris Christie joins the hosts to discuss Trump's debate mindset, legal troubles, Nikki Haley's endorsement, and the role of surrogates in campaigns. They also touch on leaf blowers and the importance of being the 'adult in the room'.

Legendary hack and master strategist Howard Wolfson joins the discussion on Trump's legal troubles and campaign financing. The Hacks compare Biden and Trump, preview the June debate, discuss foreign policy, and reveal Mike Murphy's pop culture presence.

Esteemed Hackeroo John Heilemann joins the hosts to discuss legal clashes with Trump, NY Times polls, economic trends, Middle East conflicts. Delve into Senate election stats, split-ticket voting, rising costs of living, Gaza bombings aftermath, and navigating election challenges.

Former Senior Advisor to President Bill Clinton, Doug Sosnik, joins the hosts to discuss Trump's legal antics, Big Campaign Energy, the race for GOP VP, capitalism, and more in a lively and insightful conversation.

Paul Begala, former counselor to President Clinton, joins the discussion on topics like the White House Correspondents Dinner, Trump's legal issues, unconventional media opportunities, and even shooting puppies. They also delve into judicial approaches, national polls, electoral strategy, independent candidates' influence, and Ulysses S. Grant's bold strategy.

GOP strategist Scott Jennings joins the Hacks to discuss Johnson’s Speakership, GOP recruits, campus free speech, Biden's messaging, and Trump's trials. They delve into geopolitical issues, Biden's strategy, Trump's conviction impact, and the need for decisive actions on key issues like food prices and immigration.