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The Playbook Podcast

POLITICO
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
Nikki Haley
Michigan
Hunter Biden
Congress
Biden Administration
Reproductive Rights
Fani Willis
Ukraine
Alejandro Mayorkas
Israel-Palestine Conflict
Alabama Supreme Court
Mike Turner
NATO
George Santos
Gaza
Tom Swazi
Israel
2024 Presidential Election

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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Recent Guests

Jasmine Crockett
Congresswoman representing Texas, known for her strong presence on social media and advocacy in healthcare and redistricting issues.
United States House of Representatives
Episode: From 'The Conversation': Can Jasmine Crockett teach Democrats how to communicate?
Jane Coaston
Host of Crooked Media's What A Day podcast, discussing the intersections of political fandom and media.
Crooked Media
Episode: From 'The Conversation': Can Jasmine Crockett teach Democrats how to communicate?
Katelyn Jetelina
Public health expert and creator of Your Local Epidemiologist newsletter
Episode: From 'The Conversation': Why Sen. Rand Paul feels like GOP ‘whipping boy’
Rand Paul
Kentucky Senator and independent voice in the Republican Party
Episode: From 'The Conversation': Why Sen. Rand Paul feels like GOP ‘whipping boy’
Mike Duggan
Mayor of Detroit and Independent candidate for Michigan governor
City of Detroit
Episode: Why Trump’s Asia trip is risky business
Ken Martin
DNC Chair and active campaigner against Republican redistricting efforts
Democratic National Committee
Episode: Trump continues his push for world peace
James Talarico
Texas state representative and Senate candidate
Texas State Legislature
Episode: From 'The Conversation': James Talarico on immigration, his faith, and how Democrats are getting it wrong
Sriram Krishnan
Senior Policy Advisor for AI
White House
Episode: Trump AI Advisor Wants 'American AI,' not 'Woke AI' | The Conversation
Sarah McBride
Congresswoman from Delaware and the first out transgender person in Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: From 'The Conversation': Rep. Sarah McBride Won’t Be Baited by GOP ‘Provocateurs’

Hosts

Dasha Burns
White House Bureau Chief for Politico, Co-host of The Playbook Podcast.
Jack Blanchard
Host of The Playbook Podcast, with a focus on insightful political discussions and analyses.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 965 ratings
  • Government biased news

    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?

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    Greg Potter
    United Statesa month ago
  • Another one bites the dust…

    If you’re looking for somewhat objective political journalism from this show, that ship has sailed. If you want to hear the official government line going unchallenged, by all means listen to this show, and then please stay home on Election Day.

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    Dolorous Ted
    United Statesa month ago
  • week after week

    it’s obvious they are not reporting beyond the actual facts. make it seem like some characteristics of authoritarianism is okay. “it’s trump he can get away with it.” so much for free press. i lost my respect for politico.

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    kozmatic
    United States2 months ago
  • Speak the truth

    While I understand and respect journalistic objectivity and the effort to present a balanced point of view, this show recurrently fails to name the (obvious, and terrifying) rise of authoritarianism in this country. Re: Kimmel, I truly do not understand Megan talking about freedom of speech as if it is one party’s set of “beliefs,” rather than a Constitutional right.

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    amyb718
    United States2 months ago
  • Slow Roll Down Hill

    It’s gotten worse week after week. I don’t know any right wingers who listen to this show but the overt pandering to them has gotten really old.

    Maybe things will improve in three years when we wake up from the most recent Trump coma.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Smexyneo
    United States2 months ago

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

From 'The Conversation': Can Jasmine Crockett teach Democrats how to communicate?
Q: How do you think the Democratic Party is perceived right now?
We are not perceived as fighters and we are perceived as weak.
From 'The Conversation': Can Jasmine Crockett teach Democrats how to communicate?
Q: How do you define your role within the party?
I think I contribute to the party's national message with authenticity and relatable communication style.
From 'The Conversation': Can Jasmine Crockett teach Democrats how to communicate?
Q: How do you see the Prop 50 effort to redistrict California?
I feel very good about Prop 50 going forward and passing, but you have to run through the tape.
From 'The Conversation': Can Jasmine Crockett teach Democrats how to communicate?
Q: What do you think gets them there?
Democrats need a willingness to negotiate and prioritize the needs of the American people.
Why Trump’s Asia trip is risky business
Q: Do you expect specific deliverables to emerge from this trip?
There may be preliminary trade agreements and significant movements with Southeast Asian nations that could result from the discussions during the trip.

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