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The Playbook Podcast

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JD Vance
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Graham Platner
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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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AI is quickly becoming a 2028 litmus test for Democrats. Playbook spoke with some of the party’s potential presidential contenders grappling with the latest wave of AI doom. Then the other stories animating Washington: Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar sends... more

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The debate over AI safety took center stage at POLITICO’s Decoded Summit. Senior technology reporter Brendan Bordelon joins the podcast to unpack where top Trump AI adviser David Sacks draws the line on safety measures and how the tech industry is re... more

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Most Americans say there is a risk of AI destroying humanity – that's according to a new POLITICO Poll about public perception of AI. What does the data say about AI as a driving force in 2028? Then Playbook’s Dasha Burns and Adam Wren digest the oth... more

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Some of Silicon Valley’s biggest names are changing their tune on AI regulation and an unlikely alliance is joining the chorus. Among these strange bedfellows are Sen. Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon, who are both set to speak at a “pro-human” AI eve... more

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Recent Guests

Garrett M. Graff
Former POLITICO Magazine editor, author
POLITICO Magazine
Episode: Trump divides on dividends
Bernie Moreno
Senator from Ohio, ally to JD Vance
Senate, Ohio
Episode: Trump’s Convention, Vance’s Moment
Jonathan Martin
POLITICO's Politics Bureau Chief
POLITICO
Episode: Can Trump’s convention kickoff compete with the NFL?
Susan Collins
U.S. Senator from Maine, chair of the Appropriations Committee
United States Senate
Episode: Susan Collins on her high-wire act in Trump’s GOP | On the Road
Stephen A. Smith
Sports commentator and political influencer candidate chatter
Self/Media
Episode: Harris’ red state blues
Erin Doherty
Polls and campaigns reporter
Politico
Episode: Harris’ red state blues
Senator Susan Collins
Senator from Maine, interviewed in On the Road with Jonathan Martin
U.S. Senate
Episode: Trump’s data center defense
Bernie Sanders
U.S. Senator
U.S. Senate
Episode: Bernie Sanders on what's next for Democrats
Will Steakin
Political journalist and co-author, Playbook
POLITICO
Episode: The lesson Democrats could learn from MAGA | The Conversation

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
  • Still normalizes Trump. Case in point, calls him a "sports fan" when it's obvious he isn't.

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    MaxW
    a month ago
  • New Format/Hosts

    Huh?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Globalist
    United States2 months ago
  • Superficial, vapid

    Highly unimpressed. Dasha talks without saying much of anything. Pretty standard value-free journalism that focuses on power, money, and optics. Not committed to truth, but rather to a vague, nonpartisan notion of ‘neutrality.’

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    willow-sc
    United States3 months ago
  • Balanced if not fair

    The "on the other handism" is palpable, as is the apparent requirement for Maya Ward not to speak too frankly about the Trump

    administration--perhaps so as not to burn White House sources. This is a service to sources, not readers, and the means are a disservice to the ends. I'm unfollowing the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    PhillyGirl99
    United States3 months ago
  • Government biased news

    Democrats need to stop being Socialists.

    If it’s good for Democrats, they report it.

    If it’s bad for Democrats, they ignore it.

    If they can’t ignore it, they report how badly the Republicans reacted to the story.

    Funded by USAID.

    Can I give less than zero stars as a rating?

    Apple Podcasts
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    Greg Potter
    United States3 months ago

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why a Nebraska Senate candidate flipped on Trump’s border wall
Q: Where did this private meeting take place and what is the context of the leaked audio?
It happened in Omaha at a private closed-door event with Latino and Hispanic Democrat caucuses in July, where Osborn was candid about his immigration stance and his campaign strategy.
Trump’s Convention, Vance’s Moment
Q: As we've talked about in this podcast, the GOP is set out for red meat at this convention, and they do not want to talk about certain topics. Among those, the tariffs and the controversy around candidates like Max Miller were mentioned. How does Senator Moreno frame these issues in the context of midterms and 2028?
Moreno describes a dichotomy where the party wants to focus on midterm wins and the president's unpopularity is a risk, yet he personally leans into supporting the president's policy direction on issues like tariffs, arguing that leadership and results for working Americans take precedence over politics as usual while acknowledging the audience's appetite for clear messaging.
Susan Collins on her high-wire act in Trump’s GOP | On the Road
Q: Do you see a path to keeping a centrist or independent approach amid the Trump era and growing polarization?
Yes, by focusing on local concerns, delivering tangible results for constituents, and maintaining a willingness to cooperate across the aisle on issues that affect Mainers, such as fishing rights, border trade, and energy costs.
Harris’ red state blues
Q: Is Stephen A. Smith considering a run for president in 2028?
He says he is not running because doing so would force him off the air due to FCC rules, though he would campaign if he could balance both roles.
Bernie Sanders on what's next for Democrats
Q: What does Bernie Sanders see as the future direction of the Democratic Party?
He emphasizes a shift towards a more aggressive progressive agenda focused on working families, including Medicare for All, higher wages, and robust climate action, while warning against overreliance on billionaire donors and establishment messaging that could dampen grassroots energy.

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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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