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Aug 13, 2021 • 55min
Episode 129: Not-so-Lazy Days of Summer
Republican strategist Scott Jennings joins the podcast to talk about the bipartisan infrastructure bill, mask and vaccine mandates, and the Biden administration's handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal.
Aug 5, 2021 • 50min
Episode 128: Behind Shontel Brown's Victory
Democratic strategists Daniel Barash and Doug Thornell of SKDK join the podcast to reflect on their work on Cuyahoga County Councilwoman Shontel Brown's campaign against former Our Revolution President Nina Turner in the special election primary to replace HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge.
Jul 29, 2021 • 53min
Episode 127: Staying on Message
Republican strategist Jordan Shaw talks about pandemic politics as mask mandates return. Shaw also discusses 2022 Republican primaries in swing states like North Carolina and Pennsylvania, where he's representing Pat McCrory and Sean Parnell in those respective Senate races.
Jul 15, 2021 • 49min
Episode 126: Running in Place
Jonathan Martin, national political correspondent for the New York Times and a Hotline alum, joins the podcast to discuss covering the Trump era, races to watch, and the evolution of political journalism.
Jul 9, 2021 • 42min
Episode 125: Golden State of Mind
Policy adviser Lanhee Chen talks about his campaign for state controller of California and the challenges of running as a Republican statewide. Chen also discusses the gubernatorial recall effort and the state government's approach to crime.
Jul 1, 2021 • 51min
Episode 124: Dan's Plan
Dan Sena, founding partner of Sena Kozar Strategies and former executive director of the DCCC, joins the podcast to discuss the 2020 election, Hispanic voters, and the Democratic coalition.
Jun 21, 2021 • 48min
Against the Grain Episode 123: The Narrow Path
Sean Trende, the senior elections analyst at RealClearPolitics, joins the podcast to discuss the 2022 outlook, Republican and Democratic rhetoric on crime, and the Biden administration's political success six months in.
Jun 21, 2021 • 48min
Against the Grain Episode 123: The Narrow Path
Sean Trende, the senior elections analyst at RealClearPolitics, joins the podcast to discuss the 2022 outlook, Republican and Democratic rhetoric on crime, and the Biden administration's political success six months in.
Jun 15, 2021 • 53min
Episode 122: Comstock Takes Stock
Former Rep. Barbara Comstock joins the podcast to discuss the state of the Republican party, rising GOP leaders, and the upcoming Virginia gubernatorial election.
Jun 10, 2021 • 53min
Episode 121: The Primary Problem
Katherine Gehl, the founder of The Institute for Political Innovation, joins the podcast to talk about how party primaries affect polarization and gridlock in Washington. Gehl discusses her proposals to reform elections, including ranked choice voting and all-party primaries.
