
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 376 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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This week Murphy and Heilemann are joined by Hacks regular and budding food influencer Jonathan Martin to dig into Trump’s latest polling, the un-bullsh!table issues actually shaping the race, and preview key upcoming primaries.
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This week, Axe and Murphy were joined by one of the all-time greats, John King of CNN. The Hacks dive into the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting and the broader conversation around political rhetoric and violence, Trump’s ballroom ambitions... more
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I’ve been listening to political podcasts for years now and this one is still my favorite. To repeat the past reviewer I’d love to hear from Bruce Mehlman. Also, if there’s a way you can infiltrate the Democratic party to keep them from choosing far left socialist candidates in 2028 that would be great. I can’t handle another 4 years of Maga.
I love this podcast, and I’ve listened to it for years. I am almost to the point of not listening if Heilemann is part of it. He literally interrupts people constantly and takes a long, long time to “set up” a question to either the guests or David/Mike. It’s just dreadful. It’s getting awkward too because you can tell sometimes David and Mike try to get him to the question (or his point) faster, but he literally can’t read the room. John - Stop talking so much. Stop interrupting. Please m... more
Please consider LESS Rahm Emanuel. I don’t mind that he’s been around forever (and wants to run for President? Seriously?) It’s that he has so little to say. And what he does he does so petulantly. As a guest, he’s no catch. Just another former politician trying to hang on to relevance. I get the good ol’ boys vibe of the podcast. Just gets a little, ahem, old.
Bring on some HEAVY hitters - John Ellis and Joe Klein — Bruce mehlman - let’s go! 🤙
Great show today! Morris Katz is great! Please have him back. We should listen to him too!!
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A compelling exploration of the political landscape, providing insights from seasoned veterans of the electoral realm, often marked by humorous exchanges and in-depth analysis. The discussions typically revolve around key political figures, election strategies, and current events, with a particular focus on the implications of Donald Trump's presidency and the shifting dynamics within American politics. Unique interactions between hosts, bolstered by their extensive campaign experiences, create a dynamic atmosphere where serious political issues are discussed with candidness and wit. Listeners can expect to gain an insider's view of political machinations while enjoying a lively dialogue.
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