
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

Sep 27, 2024 • 43min
"A HUGE opportunity election" with Simon Rosenberg
Simon Rosenberg joins the show to explain why he's as optimistic as he's ever been. No, it's not hopium - there are clear signs everywhere. From Nebraska to North Carolina to a massive shift in the youth vote. And how does Simon think we can win this election in October? Catch all of Simon's latest at hopiumchronicles.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 2024 • 39min
Crazy new revelations mean NC is absolutely winnable
Joe and Alex explain why we can all calm down about the totally bonkers New York Times poll that came out this week. Why is the world so focused on Pennsylvania this week? Joe breaks down each campaign's path to victory. And yes, we talk the latest Mark Robinson scandal that somehow doesn't feel as crazy as everything else he's ever said. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 2024 • 43min
Republicans Admit Trump Lost The Debate
Today, a friend of the show, Trygve Olson, joins us. A few days after the debate, it's safe to say Vice President Kamala Harris shut out Donald Trump in front of over 67 million people on every question answered, so much so that VP Harris received an endorsement from one of the world's most famous people, Taylor Swift. Joe explains how Harris was more prepared than Trump and shows an apparent contrast between the two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 6, 2024 • 38min
"Why Trump should be extremely worried in the last 9 weeks"
We're officially post-Labor Day! While it might feel like we've been in high gear for a while, believe it or not, many voters are just now tuning in. Joe resets the race and explains why it's fallen into a 53-46 structure for a while now. And why that is bad news for Trump. What swing states are now in play - and why Joe thinks the campaign spending numbers tell a bigger story. Read Tom Edsall's piece about "Why the Presidential Election Got So Close" today: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/04/opinion/how-the-presidential-election-got-this-close.html?smid=tw-share Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 2024 • 33min
Kamala's winning strategy with less than 70 days to go
Kamala Harris, a prominent political figure gearing up for a vital debate, discusses why recent Democratic attacks on Trump resonate more than before. She highlights the importance of contrasting campaigns and staying in Trump's head. Harris explains how humor can be a potent weapon against authoritarian figures and shares debate preparation strategies, emphasizing the significance of credible responses to key topics like immigration and crime. The conversation wraps up with thoughts on rebuilding political dialogue in a community-focused environment.

Aug 23, 2024 • 30min
Bringing the joy from the DNC
Joe and Alex report live from the DNC in Chicago. Who made the biggest impact speaking in prime time? Will the momentum continue? And talk about mad. Trump's raging and that's only good news for Team Democracy. And why RFK isn't going to have the effect he wants... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 16, 2024 • 36min
Another "perfect" recording - Trump's back on Twitter and it won't matter
We're at the point where the avalanche of good polls for Kamala Harris are just impossible to ignore. What should we really be paying attention to? Joe has his eye on a few of the more eye-popping numbers out there - and why they're real. Plus - Trump's back on Twitter. Why we aren't exactly shaking in our boots after another "perfect" conversation. And what should we be looking for at the Democratic convention next week?Plus - if you're sick of all the BS on Twitter... Sez.us is coming. Check it out and sign up now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 9, 2024 • 39min
"Embrace the joy, reject the hate" - A new formula for winning this fall
Joe and Alex are back with why the Harris nomination - and Walz pick for VP - have unlocked a new, powerful contrast that Joe thinks will beat Trump and "JV" Vance this fall. What does Tim Walz bring to the ticket? Why is "dad joy" just what America needs right now? Yeah, we get into Trump's insane presser. He's shook. And he's clearly mad his horrendous VP pick is out there drawing no attention and no crowds. And how could the Trump team be so unprepared for Kamalamentum? Walzmentum? Both! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 2, 2024 • 34min
"The absolute weirdness machine is sinking"
Momentum is everything on campaigns. Joe and Alex explain why Kamalamentum is real - and it is spectacular. It's not going away anytime soon. And on the other side - could it be possible for Trump to have a worse week? We'll see what happens the next time he opens his mouth. Why his campaign managers have to be very worried. And on a personal note for Joe - why the release of detained Americans in Russia is so meaningful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 2024 • 45min
Coconutpilled!
It's official - Joe Biden is not running for re-election. Joe weighs in on his historic Oval Office address - and why it should remind all of us why we elected him in the first place. And now that the torch has been passed - what does Joe make of the enthusiasm so far? How can the Harris campaign capitalize on their momentum - and what do they need in a VP pick? Plus - what Joe's seeing in the data that should have Trump and MAGA very worried about Project 2025. And speaking of VP picks, is JD Vance ok? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices