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The Playbook Podcast

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POLITICO’s Jack Blanchard and Dasha Burns bring their fresh insight, analysis and reporting to the biggest story driving the day in the nation’s capital.

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AOC hit the campaign trail in Michigan over the weekend alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders. She’s rallying for Abdul El-Sayed in his race against Congresswoman Haley Stevens, but is there subtext of an AOC 2028 bid? Meanwhile, the Vance-Rubio succession r... more

Abdul El-Sayed – the progressive former public health official running for the Democratic nomination in Michigan's open Senate seat – joins Dasha to explain why he believes "both parties are lying" to working Americans, unleashes on the ‘hypocrisy’ o... more

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Gov. Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.) and Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) join POLITICO's Jonathan Martin at the Little Missouri Saloon in Medora for a conversation about the newly opened Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, wh... more

Last night, President Donald Trump delivered a primetime address focused on newly declassified documents that he argued cast doubt on the integrity of the 2020 election. But the documents don't appear to substantiate his longstanding claims that the ... more

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Adam Wren
Reporter who covered the Platner story for Politico
Politico
Episode: The allegations against Graham Platner, and what they mean for Maine's Senate race
Ken Burns
Award-winning documentarian
PBS (The American Revolution, etc.)
Episode: Can the American experiment survive? (with Ken Burns) | The Conversation
Steve Bannon
Former White House Chief Strategist
Political commentator
Episode: Steve Bannon sizes up the Democrats
Alexander Stubb
President of Finland (former Prime Minister)
President of Finland
Episode: Finland’s president: Europe needs to calm down about Trump (with Alexander Stubb) | The Conversation
Zohra Mamdani
Mayor of New York City
New York City government
Episode: Mamdani's moment, AIPAC’s reach, and a bipartisan bill
Zohran Mamdani
New York City council member and political figure backing DSA candidates in NY races
Democratic Socialists of America / New York politics
Episode: Trump and Mamdani test their political clout in New York
Jack Schlossberg
Democratic candidate for New York's 12th congressional district
Campaign: Jack for New York
Episode: Democrats need to stop being ‘boring’ (with Jack Schlossberg) | The Conversation
Lee Zeldin
EPA Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Episode: The EPA isn’t here to fight climate change (with Lee Zeldin) | The Conversation
Brian Armstrong
co-founder and CEO of Coinbase
Coinbase
Episode: The crypto clash that could reshape finance (with Brian Armstrong) | The Conversation

Hosts

Jack Blanchard
Host of The Playbook Podcast; long-time POLITICO political journalist.
Dasha Burns
Co-host introducing and guiding interview segments; contributes reporting and on-the-ground insights.
Adam Wren
Host of The Playbook Podcast; Midwest-focused political analyst.
Megan Messerly
Host of The Playbook Podcast; co-host providing policy and fact-focused commentary.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Downhill

    This podcast has gone downhill so fast - unfortunately due in part to its hosts, their ridiculous banter and the superficial analysis. It used to be a most listen. Not anymore.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jjjjbbbb3478
    Germany2 months ago
  • Pro-Vaping ads?

    I generally enjoy this show, but the pro-vaping ads at the beginning are super distracting. I’m a mom to a teenager, and I can tell you that if vaping in teens is at an all-time low, that’s news to me. So many of my 9th grader’s peers love their vape pens. Starting a news show with pro-vaping propaganda is distracting, disturbing and bad form.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    KatyIlm
    United States2 months ago
  • Megan > Dasha

    Can we please have Megan Masserly full-time? I cannot listen when Dasha is on; she is insufferable with her bias.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    28thHeavy
    United States2 months ago
  • Mixed bag

    Solid enough when we don’t have to listen to Dasha parrot lines from her White House sources (Miller? Seems like Miller). Jack corrals it a bit, but Dasha seems to be actually mimicking Trump’s speaking style: a mix of vapid cliches and vague statements lacking any clear examples. As if designed to avoid risking her access.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Capitol Bill
    United States3 months ago
  • Megan > Dasha

    Can we please have Megan Masserly full-time? Nothing against Dasha, but Megan seems to stick to the facts more, instead of mixing in any political bias.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    28thHeavy
    United States3 months ago

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Some fans want Megan Messerly in more episodes; Dasha's style is polarizing for a portion of the audience.
Positive feedback highlights solid reporting and strong on-the-ground reportage.
Critiques often focus on perceived bias and pacing, especially during high-drama weeks.
Listeners value concise, fact-based updates on fast-moving politics.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Can AI solve the problems it creates? (with David Sacks) | The Conversation
Q: How does Sacks view liability and accountability for AI misuse or harms?
Liability should be thoughtful and evidence-based, focusing on specific harms and causation rather than blanket liability for developers; companies should not be the sole scapegoats for end-user wrongdoing.
Can AI solve the problems it creates? (with David Sacks) | The Conversation
Q: Why is the 'let them cook' philosophy central to Sacks's approach to AI policy?
It emphasizes keeping the United States' AI ecosystem forward-leaning and competitive through private-sector leadership, while balancing safety through sensible, focused regulations.
Can AI solve the problems it creates? (with David Sacks) | The Conversation
Q: What should be the government's role in regulating AI, and where should baseline safety requirements come from?
The government should set targeted, baseline safety standards while allowing private companies to drive innovation; much regulation is better approached at the state level, with a focus on practical issues like online safety and energy concerns rather than broad, onerous rules.
Do scandals still have political consequences? Plus, Biden’s back in the headlines
Q: What are you hearing about how Democrats are responding to the Bidens being back in the news?
Democrats are trying to move on while acknowledging the distractions, with alignment between national surrogates and state campaigns, as they balance moral arguments against electoral realities.
The crypto clash that could reshape finance (with Brian Armstrong) | The Conversation
Q: What lessons have you drawn from interactions with lawmakers and the evolving midterms on crypto policy?
There's a strong bipartisan current, and lawmakers are increasingly educated on crypto specifics. The key lesson is that constructive engagement and concrete proposals help move the dialogue from rhetoric to practical regulation that protects consumers and supports innovation.

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What is The Playbook Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This daily political briefing features sharp, fast-paced analysis of the biggest national stories, with a focus on U.S. politics, election dynamics, and policy debates. The hosts frequently dissect redistricting battles, foreign policy developments, and key high-profile events, often pairing on-the-ground reporting with strategic implications for campaigns and governance. Noteworthy is the mix of seasoned political journalism with candid host banter and guest insights from policymakers, strategists, and international observers, which adds depth to day-of coverage and long-range strategic context. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who want quick, policy-forward takes on how politics, money, and media shape the national agenda and upc... more

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2. Ken Burns
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4. Alexander Stubb
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