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Hacks On Tap

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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 the Hacks are reunited! All three Hackeroos are back together to break down the Michigan primary results and what they could mean for the midterms. They also dive into the latest from Virginia and Wisconsin, Murphy's EV road trip, and so mu... more

This week Murphy and Heilemann welcome back Hack frequent flier and POLITICO's Jonathan Martin. The Hacks break down the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the latest on the war with Iran, the state of the midterms, DNC drama, and JMart's conversati... more

This week Axe and Murphy were joined by Maggie Haberman, one of the sharpest and most deeply sourced reporters covering Trump and the White House. The Hacks dive into her new book, Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump, and he... more

This week, Axe and Heilemann are joined by a Hack from across the pond and all-around political savant, Jonathan Freedland. Jonathan is a Guardian columnist, host of Politics Weekly America, and co-host of Unholy, the podcast covering Israel and the ... more

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Freedland
Columnist and author, Guardian; British commentator with wide international coverage
The Guardian
Episode: Lust but Verify (with Jonathan Freedland)
Elie Honig
Chief legal analyst, CNN; author; former prosecutor
CNN
Episode: PAC to the Future (with Elie Honig)
Lis Smith
Political strategist and communications consultant
Episode: From the Garden to the Polls (with Lis Smith)
Jen Psaki
Former White House Press Secretary, political commentator
Former White House/White House staff
Episode: West Wing, Right Hook (with Jen Psaki)
Adam Kinzinger
Former congressman; retired lieutenant colonel; senior CNN commentator
CNN
Episode: Too Big To Deny (with Adam Kinzinger)
Ron Brownstein
Political journalist and analyst
The Atlantic
Episode: The Golden State of Play (with Ron Brownstein)
Addisu Demissie
Ace Political Wizard, political strategist
Consultant and strategist
Episode: Race to the Bottom (with Addisu Demissie)
David Wasserman
Political analyst at the Cook Political Report
Cook Political Report
Episode: The Cost of Not Listening (with Dave Wasserman)
Rahm Emanuel
Former mayor of Chicago, former White House Chief of Staff
City of Chicago / White House
Episode: Gravity of the Situation (with Rahm Emanuel)

Hosts

David Axelrod
Host with deep experience in campaign strategy and political analysis.
John Heilemann
Co-host known for high-velocity, in-depth political analysis and insider storytelling.
Mike Murphy
Co-host and experienced political adviser bringing campaign-ground realism and strategy.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 10k ratings
  • DSA Takeover

    Gentlemen,

    It’s been a while. I heard James Carville say DSA should start their own party. DSA has no intention of that. They’re conducting a hostile takeover of the Dem Party.

    I predicted Harris would lose, regardless of Maddow’s happy nonsense, and I told you guys the Dems will not receive the House gavel by Jan 30, 2027. MAGA will maintain control of the House, by hook or crook or coup d'état pick your poison. Moreover, if DSA is not put to bed, the Dems will lose on a straight ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Prometheus---
    United Statesa month ago
  • Please move Pod past Tuesday

    PLEASE move so you can cover all the action and elections that happen on Tuesdays. The pod now is outdated by the time it comes out with elapsed predictions vs analysis of all the Tuesday action

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BostonIrishRules
    United Statesa month ago
  • Off the air until September??

    You can’t be serious! With everything going on in our country, how can you abandon your faithful listeners!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Staten Island Pat
    United Statesa month ago
  • Let’s sound it out.

    For as much as Murphy talks about Mamdani, he should try to get his name right! Good grief, it’s MAM-DANI…not MON-DAMI..feels very much on purpose coming from a campaign guy who doesn’t struggle with other names..it’s annoying. And since all of the Mamdani backed candidates won, I’m sure you’ll keep talking about him.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Definitely- Maybe-
    United States2 months ago
  • Meh

    fun then Vox bought it. Got soft and lost edge

    Will still ride with Axe tho 🤙

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    541red
    United States2 months ago

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PAC to the Future (with Elie Honig)
Q: With the birthright citizenship ruling, what are the practical implications for how campaigns message around immigration and citizenship?
The consensus is that while the ruling confirms the constitutional framework, campaigns will not be able to legally redefine birthright through legislation alone; instead, policy and messaging will focus on enforcement and legal immigration processes, with political actors seeking to navigate public opinion and DOJ enforcement nuances.
250 and Counting (with Jonathan Martin)
Q: What's the quick take on polling fatigue and turnout potential this cycle?
The hosts suggest that most voters have already made up their minds, with turnout dynamics being crucial; Trump fatigue is real, but the more decisive factor will be who actually turns out to vote and how anti-establishment sentiment influences those numbers.
The Golden State of Play (with Ron Brownstein)
Q: What's your take on the Maine race and Platner?
Brownstein and the hosts agree that Platner's challenge hinges on democratic-leaning voters' concerns about Trump-era corruption and whether the electorate will reward Platner's alignment with anti-establishment sentiment without alienating older white women who have shown loyalty to Collins.
Fool’s Cubic Zirconia (with Sarah Longwell)
Q: Does it matter who leads the Democratic autopsy process after Ken Martin?
The hosts suggest that while leadership questions matter, the bigger issue is whether the process and its presentation can produce credible, actionable insights rather than a spectacle; the episode leans toward wanting more robust, clearly communicated outcomes.
Strait to the Point (with Jonathan Martin)
Q: What should Democrats do to address their branding and gains problem in 2028?
Leaders should focus on rebuilding a convincing domestic policy narrative, less polarizing messaging, and selecting a candidate who can credibly define a constructive path, while leveraging the coalition-building necessary to win in key states.

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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. Jonathan Freedland
2. Elie Honig
3. Lis Smith
4. Jen Psaki
5. Adam Kinzinger
6. Ron Brownstein
7. Addisu Demissie
8. David Wasserman

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