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The Playbook Podcast

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Kamala Harris
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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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A decade after Sen. Bernie Sanders nationalized his brand of economic populism, Democrats are winning on his message. What lessons have they learned since 2016 and could a new progressive movement carry that momentum into 2028? Then the other stories... more

The results are in: Democrats scored a massive midterm win, seizing control of Congress. In this special Election Night Playbook episode, co-authors Dasha Burns, Adam Wren and Will Steakin join Senior Political Columnist Jonathan Martin and Senior Ex... more

It's Election Day. Both Republicans and Democrats can agree on one thing: The results could reshape the political landscape for years to come. Will the blue tsunami predicted by some polls materialize? And could MAGA face a major political reckoning ... more

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Days before the midterms and the vibes are feeling off. The polls point to a Democratic wave, but neither party seems to believe them. Plus, the final days of campaigning have taken a bizarre turn with Rep. Haley Stevens making a surprise endorsement... more

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Greg Stanton
New Dem Action Fund chair and congressman from Arizona
New Dem Action Fund
Episode: Moderates put the left on notice
Brad Schneider
New Democrat Coalition chair and congressman from Illinois
New Democrat Coalition
Episode: Moderates put the left on notice
Jessica Piper
POLITICO reporter covering Republican fundraising and donor networks
POLITICO
Episode: Trump is still the center of the GOP money universe
Ali Bianco
POLITICO Playbook reporter covering Washington politics
POLITICO
Episode: Trump is still the center of the GOP money universe
Chuck Rocha
Democratic strategist working with James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa
Episode: Trump is still the center of the GOP money universe
Angie Nixon
Florida House of Representatives member and Democratic Senate candidate
Florida House of Representatives
Episode: Democrats’ race reckoning (with Angie Nixon) | The Conversation
Thom Tillis
Retiring Republican senator from North Carolina and author
United States Senate
Episode: Retiring Republican senator warns GOP: Trump's coalition may not last | On the Road
Melat Kiros
Democratic Socialist and Democratic nominee for Colorado's 1st congressional district.
Democratic Socialists of America
Episode: Inside the democratic socialists’ plan to shake up Congress | The Conversation
Darializa Avila Chevalier
Democratic Socialist, organizer and Democratic nominee for New York's 13th congressional district.
Democratic Socialists of America
Episode: Inside the democratic socialists’ plan to shake up Congress | 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
  • Repetitive and Uninformative

    No longer my daily go-to. There was a time when this delivered the key policy actions of the day in less than 10 minutes. I was okay with longer runtime for more details on each topic, but now it’s more focused on DC gossip and speculation than what is happening today, and if you listen every day they recycle each other’s “hot takes” over and over.

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    Enb50220
    Germany23 days ago
  • Back to being bad

    Dasha should not let her personal politics skew her reporting so much.

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    DBD123362515
    United States25 days ago
  • Too long

    I used to really enjoy the podcast as a brief preview of what’s in the playbook newsletter. But now, it’s double the length and basically an ad for other politico podcasts. I don’t care about 200 second interviews: give me the political news I need today and that’s it. Today’s podcast pushed me over the edge, with multiple errors (said that Biden lost the 2024 election? He wasn’t running!) and rambling clips. Go back to the old, quick format that Eugene Daniels used.

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    samingtonwell
    United Statesa month ago
  • needs to step it up!

    Dasha and her co-hosts used to be great but now the episodes run too long and are meandering instead of the original concise format. The episodes need to be shorter and focus on substance rather than random pet theories! Thank you for your attention to this matter!

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    DeanBompensaro
    United Statesa month ago
  • Vocal training

    Content and reporting is great but please get the hosts some vocal training. Dasha and Megan’s upspeak is hard to listen to.

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    Dana Ritter
    United Statesa month ago

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Democrats’ race reckoning (with Angie Nixon) | The Conversation
Q: You recently told New York Magazine you're considering leaving the Democratic Party after the election. Why is that?
Nixon clarifies that she called for a long conversation about Black people's place in the party, saying Black voters are often asked for their labor without being given leadership or adequate investment.
Democrats’ race reckoning (with Angie Nixon) | The Conversation
Q: Do you think that race has played a role in how much support you've received?
Nixon says she does not think party leadership withheld support because of race, but believes some donors may assume a Black candidate cannot win in the South because they consider the region racist.
Trump is still the center of the GOP money universe
Q: If James Talarico wins on election night, what will be the reasons he won?
Rocha says Talarico started speaking to voters early, demonstrated cultural knowledge of Texas by campaigning in rural areas and the Rio Grande Valley, and invested heavily in Spanish-language advertising.
Trump is still the center of the GOP money universe
Q: What does the Republican Party's smaller donor base mean for future candidates considering presidential runs?
Candidates will need to invest in digital fundraising, recruit donors through social media, and build recurring contributions. Piper says Trump has developed a successful online fundraising program, but other Republicans have not matched it.
Inside the democratic socialists’ plan to shake up Congress | The Conversation
Q: Melat, you described Hamas's October 7th attack as an inevitable consequence of apartheid and occupation. What did you mean by inevitable?
Kiros says she meant that violence can follow cycles of war and state-sanctioned violence, not that the attack was morally justified. She says she condemns violence and believes addressing its root causes is necessary for lasting peace.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Playbook Podcast

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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