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Hacks On Tap

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Donald Trump
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Joe Biden
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State Of the Union
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Election 2024
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When David Axelrod, Mike Murphy, and John Heilemann get together to talk politics, it’s not academic. They speak from the perspective gained through hundreds of campaigns for offices from City Hall to the White House. So if you want to know what’s really going on behind the scenes, where strategic decisions are being made, pull up a stool for Hacks on Tap. Incisive, sometimes uproarious and always... more

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This week, Axe and Murphy are joined live and in person by Hack regular, former U.S. Ambassador, and former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel. The Hacks break down the escalating war with Iran and Trump’s increasingly heated rhetoric, as strikes intensify a... more

This week, Axe and Heilemann dive into Trump’s Oval Office presser on the state of the war with Iran—and, of course, his ballroom. The Hacks also break down kitchen table issues, potential watershed moments, Republican influencers turning on Trump, r... more

This week Axe and Murphy are joined by Campaign Manager Hackeroo David Plouffe — who ran Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign, later served as a senior White House advisor.The Hacks dive into another week of war with Iran, unpack Trump’s motivations (and re-... more

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Hackeroos! This week, Axe and Heilemann are joined by one of the greatest Hacks in all the land, Amy Walter—publisher and editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter. The Hacks dive into Joe Kent’s resignatio... more

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Recent Guests

Morris Katz
Media consultant discussed as a rising force, former advisor noted in dialogue
Episode: TACO Tuesday (with Morris Katz)
David Plouffe
A former campaign manager and political strategist
Former White House / Campaign figures mentioned in episode
Episode: Mad King Politics (with David Plouffe)
Amy Walter
Political analyst invited onto the show
The Cook Political Report
Episode: The Luck of the Midterms (with Amy Walter)
Mark McKinnon
Texas political strategist, co-founder of The Barbed Wire
The Barbed Wire; Texas politics expert
Episode: Midterm Crossfire (with Mark McKinnon and Billy Begala)
Billy Begala
Texas political expert, co-founder of The Barbed Wire
The Barbed Wire
Episode: Midterm Crossfire (with Mark McKinnon and Billy Begala)
Dave Wasserman
Polling expert and political analyst
Cook Political Report
Episode: Map-a-Lago (with Dave Wasserman)
Liz Smith
Political strategist and communications expert
Episode: A Bigger Bowl (with Lis Smith)
John Avlon
Political analyst and former editor of the Daily Beast
Episode: Intentional Mayhem (with John Avlon)
Ron Brownstein
Senior Political Analyst and Author
The Atlantic
Episode: Iraqozuela (with Ron Brownstein)

Hosts

David Axelrod
Host of Hacks On Tap and co-founder; a veteran political strategist with extensive experience in various campaigns.
John Heilemann
Co-host of Hacks On Tap, a political analyst and journalist closely following the political sphere and election strategies.
Mike Murphy
Co-host of Hacks On Tap and a renowned Republican strategist known for his insights into political campaigning.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 9.9k ratings
  • Dominating dialogue

    I am long time listener and have found the podcast hugely valuable, informative and entertaining. There does though seem to have been a shift in tone in the last years. David Axelrod is coming across as increasingly snippy, dominant and occasionally patronising to the other hosts and sometimes guests. This can make the podcast an awkward listen. Can something please be done about this. Murphy keeps it necessarily light and the show is always poorer without him.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Luke, England
    United Kingdom10 days ago
  • Axe Heilemann

    He’s so rude to Axe. Ruins a once good show.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Cletus Gee
    United Kingdom24 days ago
  • Get rid of John H.

    Heilemann repeats himself so much that he is not listenable. His verbal habits come across as attempts to fill time.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    GenX Business Owner
    United States2 months ago
  • Ezra’s mortgage payment

    VOX = Ads. Still fun, lots of ads with Vox now 🤙

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    541red
    United States2 months ago
  • Crime and Punishment

    Let's be honest. There has been a lot of silly and hype idealizing from Dems, e.g., Jason Crow (not the only dreamer in the ranks), about future criminal punishment for Trump appointees and other Trump officials for their overt lawlessness. These Dems talk about "taking names" and "making lists" of Trumpers to be punished in the future.

    Who is fooling who here? Dems are going to grow a pair after/if we get Trump out....Pleeeeeeeeaze

    Look, we already have one conman and a horde of liars ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Prometheus---
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the insider perspectives from experienced political strategists.
Audience often values the hosts' candidness about political realities, despite some critiques of specific on-air personalities.
Hosts are described as knowledgeable and entertaining, with an engaging approach that mixes serious analysis with humor.
Feedback reflects a desire for more balanced guest contributions, especially regarding the variety of guest backgrounds.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

TACO Tuesday (with Morris Katz)
Q: What are the three main strategic explanations Morris Katz offers for Trump's Iran decision and its political fallout?
Katz emphasizes that the move is driven by political signaling to the MAGA base, the strategic calculus of costs versus benefits for voters facing rising prices, and the broader narrative battle about who controls information and media messaging in a highly fractured media environment.
Mad King Politics (with David Plouffe)
Q: How does the spin get decided and delivered on a weekend when Trump makes controversial statements?
The panel describes a highly choreographed process where spokespeople prepare for Sunday shows, with staff drilling people on talking points to ensure a consistent message that resonates with Trump's base, even when surprises occur.
On the Road (with Jonathan Martin)
Q: Given Texas primary results showing high Democratic turnout, is it likely to impact the general election in Texas?
The panelists believe it remains an away game for Democrats in Texas, though turnout dynamics and endorsements could shift margins; overall, a tight race with Paxton's position central to the outcome.
Midterm Crossfire (with Mark McKinnon and Billy Begala)
Q: What should Democrats do in response to the war and messaging around it?
Advocate for a coherent national argument, push back on the lack of rationale, while giving space for the public to judge as events unfold; emphasize a reasoned, credible strategy.
Map-a-Lago (with Dave Wasserman)
Q: What do you think about the ICE funding thing?
I think Democrats are finally winning in their messaging against Trump's ICE policies.

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1. Morris Katz
2. David Plouffe
3. Amy Walter
4. Mark McKinnon
5. Billy Begala
6. Dave Wasserman
7. Liz Smith
8. John Avlon

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