
That Trippi Show
If you're looking for someone who actually knows how presidential and national politics works to explain what's going on in 30 minutes or less, this is the show for you. Joe Trippi is a longtime Democratic campaign manager who ran the progressive Howard Dean presidential campaign in 2004 and the historic Doug Jones Senate campaign to defeat Roy Moore in 2017. He's seen it all and isn't bogged down by the viral tweets or hot takes du jour. He's looking past the headlines to answer the questions that matter: How do Democrats win key races moving forward? How do we convince voters to make Republicans pay for January 6th and its aftermath? What are we headed for in November? Don't just listen to the talking heads. Learn from an expert. Subscribe now to That Trippi Show. New episodes every Friday (at least!).
Latest episodes

Jun 30, 2023 • 41min
Two coups enter... no coups leave?
David Pepper joins Joe and Alex to talk about... multiple coups this week? Why the failed coup in Russia is bad news for Putin. Plus - what's next after the Moore v. Harper decision? What does it mean for 2024? And what group does David think the SCOTUS decision puts in the spotlight? Why Trump's bad legal week isn't hurting him politically -- why can't Ron DeSantis take advantage? And what can you, the listener, do on the front lines of the fight for our democracy? David's new book, Saving Democracy, A User's Manual for Every American, is out now - find out more at savedemocracy.us/where-to-buy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 23, 2023 • 50min
"We're entering uncharted waters as a democracy" with Trygve Olson
Our friend Trygve Olson joins us to discuss a landmark new study -- one of the largest surveys in American political history, tracking extremism and polarization. How did we get here? Trygve has some insights into our electorate that may surprise you. And more importantly - how can we break the fever? What message can pro-democracy advocates deploy in 2024 to win? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 2023 • 42min
"We've been the luckiest people in the history of the world" with Joe Klein
Old friend, Joe Klein joins Trippi and Alex on one of the most far-reaching conversations we've had on That Trippi Show. Why Logan Roy's thoughts on his kids have some scary parallels to the American electorate. Is our democracy missing something? Joe Klein has an idea that might have been a better idea for CNN than turning into the Trump News Network. Plus, how RFK Jr.'s Presidential run is the ultimate example of indulgence. And why history will look back on Joe Biden's presidency as one of the great ones. Make sure to check out Joe's writing on Substack. You may not agree with everything he writes, but the conversations he inspires are worth a conversation...or many. Subscribe at josephklein.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 9, 2023 • 28min
"They can't get their party back" with Celinda Lake
With all the new entrants into the 2024 GOP primary - does it really matter? Pollster and longtime Democratic strategist Celinda Lake joins Joe and Alex - and you won't be surprised at what her answer is. What might the conventional wisdom on swing voters be missing? And what three factors does Celinda see as defining the race?Follow Celinda on Twitter @CelindaLake.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/that-trippi-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Jun 2, 2023 • 29min
"No Trumpets blaring or dancing in the streets - Biden just gets it done"
Another big win for Joe Biden - a but it's a quiet one. Why he deserves another victory lap - and why he isn't showboating. Just how big a deal is... the deal? And why this might spell doom for Kevin McCarthy with the ultra-MAGA crowd, who are more into Trump's latest pledge to end birthright citizenship... (again). Also - why AI alarmism is Fox News' next fear tactic. Joe lays out Fox's relationship with the MAGA base. What does it all boil down to, and what should we watch for to fight back? Watch Karine Jean-Pierre's response on AI here: https://twitter.com/nowthisnews/status/1641524578814926860Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/that-trippi-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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May 26, 2023 • 36min
"The ultra-MAGA hack into our constitutional system"
Our friend Mike Podhorzer joins Joe and Alex (yes, he's back) to uncover the state of the 2024 election and what's coming. Sure, Ron DeSantis had a horrendous campaign launch. But why clowning on him is missing the bigger threat. Mike also makes a really important point: Why is history repeating itself - and why ultra-MAGA tactics look a lot like Jim Crow. Plus - Mike highlights the "hack" ultra-MAGA has into our constitutional system. And we get into why the obsession with Joe Biden's approval ratings is the wrong question. What questions should the media be focused on -- and what numbers actually matter right now?Check out Mike's Substack now and don't miss an update: https://open.substack.com/pub/michaelpodhorzer/p/dont-panic-about-bidens-approval?r=9bfgo&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/that-trippi-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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May 19, 2023 • 49min
The rise of fascism with Bradley Whitford
Actor, producer, and activist Bradley Whitford joins Joe to talk about why he's using his platform to take on the rise of fascism in the GOP. Plus - how the Brady Campaign is taking on the gun violence epidemics in America. Joe and Bradley even answer a couple of listener questions. If you want to follow Bradley or help the Brady Center, BeAHero, or the Wisconsin Democrats, click the links here:@BradleyWhitfordBe A Hero FundWisDems Donation PageBrady Center to Prevent Gun ViolenceSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/that-trippi-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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May 12, 2023 • 36min
Democracy or eyeballs? CNN chose eyeballs
CNN's got some explaining to do after airing a 90-minue Trump campaign rally and calling it a "town hall." Why was it a terrible night for everyone but Trump? And instead of piling on like everyone else, Joe explains what we really need to focus on. And if you're sick of the circus, the answer isn't going to vote for a third party. Finally - Joe puts his campaign manager hat back on and explains how Democrats define the battlefield for 2024 -- setting us up to win big.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/that-trippi-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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May 9, 2023 • 27min
Special guest episode: Donna Deegan
Democrats already won big in Wisconsin this year; could Florida be next? Donna Deegan, Democratic candidate for Jacksonville Mayor, joins the pod for a special guest episode. Programming note: This is our first candidate episode -- and while future candidate episodes will be extremely rare, we thought there are a ton of lessons we all can take from this race. With early voting already going and Election Day coming up fast, how can Democrats capitalize on Donna's lead in the polls and bring home victory? Why might this election be different for Democrats -- and how is Donna flipping the script on traditional GOP narratives?If you want to know how to help Donna win, go to donnaformayor.com now.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/that-trippi-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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May 5, 2023 • 41min
"A fundamental danger"
Who better to ask about the future of AI than the guy who's been pioneering tech on campaigns his entire career? Joe takes the first of many deep dives on what AI is going to do to our politics and 2024. What has him waving a big red flag, and what can we do about it? And what's going to happen to Twitter? Plus, we get into several of your questions -- like why we have to keep the spotlight on Trump, and why covering this like 2016 is the worst thing we can do for our democracy.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/that-trippi-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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