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The Campaign Moment

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“The Campaign Moment” cuts through the noise and connects the dots of political developments with unmatched reporting, expertise and lively conversations. Co-host Aaron Blake is one of The Washington Post’s veteran political reporters and is a constant each Friday as he analyzes and distills the moments that matter. He also writes our Campaign Moment newsletter. He’s joined by rotating colleagues ... more

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Thank you for listening to “The Campaign Moment” throughout the 2024 election and into the start of the Trump presidency. Stay subscribed to this feed for more updates on our politics coverage in audio. And make sure you’re subscribed to “Post Report... more

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Some House Republicans are getting nervous. They’re worried that passing President Donald Trump’s budget proposal could mean cuts to popular programs like Medicaid. They’ve also gotten an earful from voters angry at Elon Musk who are packing congress... more

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Senior political reporter Aaron Blake talks with Post congressional reporter Liz Goodwin and Dan Lamothe, who covers the Pentagon and the U.S. military, about the week’s political news. They dig into Trump’s sharp turn against Ukraine and its preside... more

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Senior political reporter Aaron Blake talks with Supreme Court reporter Justin Jouvenal and Democracy reporter Colby Itkowitz about how President Donald Trump is testing the power of the courts — and trying to expand his own authority in the process.... more

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Recent Guests

Cleve Woodson
White House reporter for The Post
The Washington Post
Episode: Democrats play the blame game
Ashley Parker
Senior national political correspondent for The Post
The Washington Post
Episode: How Trump did it -- and what's next
Marianne Levine
National political reporter
The Washington Post
Episode: Trump’s bizarre campaign, Harris’s tense interview
Michael Scherer
National political reporter covering campaigns, Congress, and the White House for The Post
Washington Post
Episode: The heightened security concerns cramping Trump's style
Amy Gardner
National reporter who covers voting on The Post democracy team
The Washington Post
Episode: The increasingly dangerous 2024 campaign
Matt Beiser
White House Reporter at The Washington Post
Washington Post
Episode: Biden’s swan song
Liz Goodwin
Congressional reporter covering the Senate
The Washington Post
Episode: Harris's policy agenda, and Dems’ down-ballot dreams
Lenny Bronner
Data scientist who works on election models and polling averages
The Washington Post
Episode: Harris's expanding path to victory
Tim Walz
Governor of Minnesota, former high school teacher and state champion football coach
Minnesota Governor's Office
Episode: Why Kamala Harris is betting on Tim Walz

Host

Aaron Blake
Senior Political Reporter at The Washington Post, hosting and analyzing political moments while contributing to the Campaign Moment newsletter.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 191 ratings
  • Traitors

    A trump puppet show in the making. I plead that its entire journalism team flees and create a competitor institution without the current owner

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    Londonamateurdesigner
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Bezos

    Unfollowing this great show due to Bezos endorsement decision

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    5
    RodandCon
    United Statesa year ago
  • Same narrative different show

    This is the same song and dance as every other mainstream news which shouldn’t be a surprise based on who pushes this podcast.

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    stegek
    United Statesa year ago
  • Please stop the vocal fry epidemic

    Insightful and trustworthy reporting on important issues. But please stop it with the vocal fry, the sort-ofs, kind-ofs, you-knows. Thank you!

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    4
    Tuna.ch
    Switzerlanda year ago
  • Good podcast, disappointing VP debate episode

    I generally really enjoy this podcast and its rather lighthearted take on the election, but I am mostly rating because I was frustrated with the recent episode on the VP debate. The emphasis was on how Vance won on points, which I think we can all agree with, and Walz “stumbled” through his answers. However, your average voter is not a debate judge and is more concerned with the content. The fact that Vance’s answers were primarily lies, no matter how well presented, was not adequately addressed... more

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    I think all names are taken
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Many highlight the excellent co-hosts and their expert commentary, noting that the discussions feel like insider knowledge presented conversationally.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and trustworthy reporting on important political issues, often describing the content as refreshing and engaging.
Some audience members express frustration with perceived biases, particularly in how controversies involving prominent political figures are handled.

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Trump parrots Putin, GOP DOGE drama, a big new poll
Q: Are there signs of unease among Senate Republicans regarding Trump's controversial policies?
Yes, Senate Republicans are getting nervous about funding freezes and Trump’s policies, especially regarding government spending cuts impacting their districts.
Trump parrots Putin, GOP DOGE drama, a big new poll
Q: What has been the reaction from foreign policy circles to the US meeting with Russia without Ukraine?
There's a lot of concern about negotiating with Russia without Ukraine and European allies, echoing past mistakes like the Afghanistan deal.
A doomsday scenario for the constitution
Q: What are the potential consequences if Trump were to ignore court orders?
Ignoring court orders could prompt a political fallout, but the practical enforcement mechanisms available to the judicial branch rely on compliance from the executive, creating a significant dilemma for the rule of law.
A doomsday scenario for the constitution
Q: What are the key themes in the lawsuits against Trump's executive actions?
The lawsuits highlight that many of Trump's executive orders violate existing laws and reinterpret them in unprecedented ways, leading to a higher than usual rate of legal challenges against his actions.
Biden’s legacy, Trump’s Time interview
Q: Matt, you've been covering President Biden's moves as his term winds down. Can you just give us a little bit of a breakdown of the main areas of focus for him between now and Inauguration Day?
Biden's foremost focus is on solidifying his legacy through speeches, pardons, and managing funds for projects already approved by Congress.

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2. Ashley Parker
3. Marianne Levine
4. Michael Scherer
5. Amy Gardner
6. Matt Beiser
7. Liz Goodwin
8. Lenny Bronner

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