Hacks On Tap

Hacks On Tap
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Jun 28, 2024 • 37min

The Political Fairway (with David Plouffe)

David Plouffe joins Axe and Murphy to dissect the recent debate, analyzing Biden's performance and discussing the impact of Trump's harshness. They delve into candidate strategies, VP options, and concerns about the upcoming election. The discussion touches on down-ballot races, Biden's debate readiness, and the need to confront doubts about his suitability for the presidency.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 1h 8min

The Trap (with David Plouffe)

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.
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Jun 18, 2024 • 1h 7min

Naked On A Rock (with Jonathan Freedland)

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.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 58min

Double Haters (with Sarah Longwell)

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.
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Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 3min

The Guilties (with Mark McKinnon & Steve Israel)

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.
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May 28, 2024 • 1h 11min

The Angry Trump (with Chris Christie)

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'.
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May 21, 2024 • 1h 8min

Wetting the Bed (with Howard Wolfson)

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.
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May 14, 2024 • 1h 9min

W.T.F., Man? (With John Heilemann)

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.
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May 7, 2024 • 1h 11min

Floors & Ceilings (with Doug Sosnik)

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.
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Apr 30, 2024 • 1h 2min

Tired, Sleepy & Gassy (with Paul Begala)

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.

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