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The Playbook Podcast

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JD Vance
State Of the Union
Gavin Newsom
Texas
Russia
Ukraine
Gas Prices
Pete Buttigieg

POLITICO’s Dasha Burns bring her fresh insight, analysis and reporting to the stories driving the day in the nation’s capital. She will be joined by her fellow co-authors and journalists from across POLITICO — available, as always, in audio and video formats each morning.

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Dasha sits down with Rep. Byron Donalds, the Florida Republican nominee for governor, for a special midterms edition of the show.

As Republicans face headwinds over affordability and rising costs tied to the war with Iran, Donalds explains how he ca... more

Rep. Byron Donalds is making a play for Black voters in a new ad shared exclusively with POLITICO. What does his campaign tell us about the battle for Black voters this midterm election — and what are Democrats doing to win this voting bloc back? The... more

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Knives are out for MAGA Inc.’s top two globetrotting advisers, Chris LaCivita and James Blair. Does this open the duo to take the fall if a blue wave materializes in November? Then the other stories animating Washington: Marco Rubio sounds presidenti... more

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Republicans appear on the verge of losing the Latino voter coalition that helped carry President Donald Trump in 2024. But that doesn’t mean they’re embracing Democrats. Then the other stories animating Washington: several tech companies fund Trump’s... more

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Recent Guests

Hailey Stevens
Representative, Michigan
U.S. Congress
Episode: Trump’s Latino coalition cracked
Adam Jentleson
Democratic strategist and former Senator John Fetterman Chief of Staff
Author of Supermajority
Episode: It’s 2026. Still Obama’s Party.
Sam Altman
CEO of OpenAI
OpenAI
Episode: Paxton's campaign control
Adam Hamilton
Pastor, Democratic Senate candidate in Kansas
Campaign for U.S. Senate (Kansas)
Episode: Can this pastor flip a Senate seat in deep red Kansas? (with Adam Hamilton) | The Conversation
Alex DeGrasse
GOP consultant, president and founder of North Country Strategies
North Country Strategies
Episode: The heartland’s ‘woke’ Democrat
Kyle Cheney
Senior Legal Affairs Reporter
POLITICO
Episode: Nevada’s 2028 high rollers
Gina Hinojosa
Democrat running for governor of Texas
Campaign of Gina Hinojosa
Episode: Will Democrats finally win in Texas? (with Gina Hinojosa) | The Conversation
Mitch Landrieu
Former mayor of New Orleans, former lieutenant governor of Louisiana
Democratic Party / Louisiana government
Episode: Is this the Democrat who could win back the South? | On the Road
James Carville
Raging Cajun political commentator and strategist
Political commentator
Episode: Is this the Democrat who could win back the South? | On the Road

Hosts

Dasha Burns
Host with POLITICO-Playbook lineage and a focus on political reporting and insider perspectives.
Megan Messerly
Co-host with emphasis on factual reporting and policy context.
Adam Wren
Co-host/Reporter contributing Playbook coverage.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Where’s Jack?

    Where is Jack Blanchard? Did I miss something?

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    Pagesurfer
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Bring back the old format

    Since the playbook podcast got revamped, I’m disappointed. I really enjoyed every morning hearing the 15 minute or so segment that would talk about the top political events in the nation. Now days go by with no podcast and then they will be 45 minutes long. I’m moving on somewhere else.

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    2GirlsRock
    United States2 months ago
  • Still normalizes Trump. Case in point, calls him a "sports fan" when it's obvious he isn't.

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    MaxW
    2 months ago
  • Getting better

    Pleasantly surprised by how much better it’s becoming under Dasha Burns.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MissionManSF
    United States2 months ago
  • Smart Brevity???

    Maybe you ought to circulate a copy around the newsroom. Let’s figure out how to spit the point out and get around the barn a little quicker.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Fonedawg
    United States2 months ago

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Paxton's campaign control
Q: What does Paxton say about the campaign being driven by others in DC?
He describes a loss of control over messaging and issues, implying that messaging is largely dictated from Washington, which concerns him as he weighs how to define the race.
Nevada’s 2028 high rollers
Q: Did you go to an NBA game between the Golden State Warriors and the Atlanta Hawks on February 3rd, 2024?
The witness asserted he did not attend that Hawks game and indicated he was likely elsewhere, with the implication that a different game (Iowa Hawkeyes in Maryland) was the actual venue, though the speaker's recollection remains contested.
Can this pastor flip a Senate seat in deep red Kansas? (with Adam Hamilton) | The Conversation
Q: If Democrats take control of the Senate, how would you view leadership and collaboration?
I would caucus with Democrats if it's good for Kansas, and push back when national priorities conflict with Kansan needs, aiming to solve problems through bipartisan cooperation.
Can this pastor flip a Senate seat in deep red Kansas? (with Adam Hamilton) | The Conversation
Q: What guardrails would you support on AI if you were in the Senate?
We need guardrails that can be agreed on internationally, with involvement from the developers and experts, to ensure safety while allowing beneficial health and research applications, without stifling innovation.
Can this pastor flip a Senate seat in deep red Kansas? (with Adam Hamilton) | The Conversation
Q: You've said you want to solve big problems like the cost of health care. Do you support Medicare for All?
I wouldn't say Medicare for All. I want to have access to Health Care for All and a basic level of health care for everyone, but I don't think Medicare for All is realistic. We need a bipartisan solution that includes stakeholders from insurers, hospitals, and physicians to craft something workable.

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

A fast-paced political analysis show that centers on U.S. policy, elections, and governance with insider reporting and hands-on reporting from Washington. Episodes frequently cover 2028 trajectories, regulatory and antitrust topics, congressional maneuvering, and high-profile interviews, often pairing news updates with long-form conversations and a Talk of the Town segment. A notable strength is pairing journalists with subject-matter guests to illuminate regulatory, political, and policy developments in a practical, real-world context. The format tends to blend sharp analysis with policy nuance, making it useful for listeners who want orientation on how national stories unfold behind the scenes, and for potential guests or sponsors seeking... more

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