
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 | 367 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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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
This week, Axe and Murphy are joined by frequent flier in the Hackeroo Lounge, Jonathan Martin. JMart gives the Hacks a preview of his new Politico show, On the Road with Jonathan Martin, including his conversation with Sarah Huckabee Sanders. The Ha... more
This tumultuous week in the news, the Hacks are joined by not one but two expert Hackeroos. First up, Mark McKinnon — former adviser to George W. Bush and co-creator and co-host of The Circus — jumps in with Axe and Murphy to break down the strikes i... more
This week Axe and Murphy burned the midnight oil to break down Trump’s State of the Union with Hackeroo extraordinaire Jonathan Martin. No spoilers here — the Hacks have kept you waiting long enough. Hit play and find out what went down.
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Heilemann repeats himself so much that he is not listenable. His verbal habits come across as attempts to fill time.
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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
Super fan feedback: please don’t ever rebook Scott Jennings … it’ll be the first episode I won’t listen to. LUV the show!
Sounds like Murphy listened to the Remnant last week…
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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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