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 | 384 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryPoliticsNews | |||
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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
The Hacks are back, and this week Axe and Murphy are joined by CNN’s senior legal analyst, former federal prosecutor, and resident translator of legalese into English, Elie Honig. The Hacks dive into the fallout from Graham Platner’s exit from the Ma... more
This week Axe and Murphy were joined by Hacks frequent flier and POLITICO’s own JMart. The Hacks break down negotiations between the White House and the Hill, take stock of the midterm landscape, and reflect on the great pageant of American democracy... more
This week Axe and Murphy were joined by veteran Democratic strategist, political advisor, and proud Knicks fan Lis Smith. The Hacks break down the races in today’s New York primary, along with several other key races across the country. They also dis... more
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Apple Podcasts5Prometheus---
United States21 days 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 The pod now is outdated by the time it comes out with elapsed predictions vs analysis of all the Tuesday action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 Podcasts5BostonIrishRulesUnited States21 days 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 Podcasts1Staten Island PatUnited States24 days 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 Podcasts3Definitely- Maybe-United Statesa month ago - Meh
fun then Vox bought it. Got soft and lost edge
Will still ride with Axe tho 🤙
Apple Podcasts4541redUnited Statesa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #112 | United States/News/Politics |
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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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Recent guests on Hacks On Tap include:
1. Elie Honig
2. Lis Smith
3. Sarah Longwell
4. Addisu Demissie
5. David Wasserman
6. Rahm Emanuel
7. Morris Katz
8. David Plouffe
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