
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 | 358 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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It’s only the second week of the year, and the news cycle is already moving fast. Luckily, Axe and Heilemann are joined by legendary political strategist — and The Circus alum — Mark McKinnon to help make sense of it all. The Hacks discuss ICE’s esca... more
Happy New Year, Hackeroos — did we miss anything over the break? Luckily, Axe and Murphy reconvened bright and early with veteran journalist, columnist for Bloomberg Opinion, and senior political analyst for CNN, Ron Brownstein. The Hacks dig into Tr... more
Happy New Year, Hackeroos! While the guys are taking a well-earned break with family, we’re bringing you a great conversation from our friend Kara Swisher’s podcast, On with Kara Swisher.
Kara is joined by Beth Macy, a veteran newspaper reporter and... more
The Hacks convene to sum up a year of very normal politics. The guys dive into Indiana Republicans’ rebuke of Trump’s redistricting plan, the tragic deaths of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, rising health-care premiums headed into 2026, the sta... more
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VOX = Ads. Still fun, lots of ad-hacking tho lol 🤙
As much as it pains me I have to admit Murphy was right about the Netflix series “Death by Lightening”. Very good series!
It’s pretty bad when your guests main take is outdated less than an hour after you release your podcast….
Murph was right about the shutdown - short term loss, long term Democrat gain by elevating healthcare costs issue front and center. You guys take it on faith that the people will check Trump and Republicans in the midterms if he goes too far. What are the odds that there will be any midterms, or free and fair elections with Orban advising Trump and battleships in the Caribbean ?
Always an insightful program. Extra good to hear Astead. Good on Vox for picking him up
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The content is characterized by insightful discussions on contemporary political events, particularly focusing on the dynamics surrounding Donald Trump and his influence on American politics. The hosts, seasoned political strategists, often dissect critical news topics such as midterm elections, public perception of candidates, voter dynamics, and the implications of current policies for the Democratic and Republican parties. Uniting their political knowledge with engaging commentary, the hosts provide listeners with a behind-the-scenes look at political strategies and the evolving landscape of American governance. Notably, the blend of humor and candid discussions sets it apart, aiming to entertain while also informing audiences on pressin... more
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2. Beth Macy
3. Jacob Silverman
4. Robert Milhous Shrum
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7. Rahm Emanuel
8. Charlie Sykes
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