Hacks On Tap
Vox MediaWhen 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 | 379 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews CommentaryPolitics | |||
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This week Axe and Murphy were joined by Air National Guard veteran, former Illinois Congressman, and January 6th Committee member Adam Kinzinger. The Hacks dive into Trump’s claims of election meddling in the Los Angeles mayoral race, his growing par... more
This week Axe and Murphy were joined by the great Ron Brownstein—veteran journalist, Bloomberg Opinion columnist, and CNN senior political analyst. The Hacks dive into Trump's preparations for America250, the affordability crisis and the impact of ta... more
This week Axe and Heilemann were joined by were joined by focus group guru and Bulwark legend, Sarah Longwell. The Hacks dive into the Texas primary results, California’s governors and LA’s mayoral race, the release of the DNC 2024 autopsy report, an... more
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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- Still a great podcast
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.
Apple Podcasts5Scottish Weed
United Statesa month ago - Please listen to reviews
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
Apple Podcasts4JenStlCaliUnited States2 months ago - Please…
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.
Apple Podcasts3Elisabeth-AnnUnited States2 months ago - Back to roots
Bring on some HEAVY hitters - John Ellis and Joe Klein — Bruce mehlman - let’s go! 🤙
Apple Podcasts5541redUnited States2 months ago - More Morris!
Great show today! Morris Katz is great! Please have him back. We should listen to him too!!
Apple Podcasts5MPCRPHUnited States2 months ago
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This show features seasoned political operatives and veteran reporters trading sharp analysis, insider anecdotes, and practical campaign intelligence. Across episodes, listeners get unvarnished takes on polling, messaging, redistricting, and the evolving coalitions within both major parties, with frequent guests who bring frontline reporting and strategic experience. The format blends rigorous political commentary with candid banter, making it feel like an expert roundtable at a bar, often punctuated by sponsor reads and light cultural asides. This mix is likely to appeal to political professionals, policy wonks, and campaign teams seeking actionable insights and a sense of how strategy and media intersect in real time.
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1. Impolitic with John Heilemann
2. The Bulwark Podcast
3. Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt
4. The Next Level
5. The Focus Group Podcast
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Hacks On Tap launched 7 years ago and published 379 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Hacks On Tap include:
1. Addisu Demissie
2. David Wasserman
3. Doug Sosnik
4. Morris Katz
5. David Plouffe
6. Mark McKinnon
7. Billy Begala
8. Dave Wasserman
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