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Join Amy Walter, the celebrated editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Report, every other Tuesday, for conversations on the surprising — and often odd — times we live in. Amy brings her smart and sought-after insights on politics to a podcast that covers a range of subjects. What makes this moment interesting, unpredictable, and surprising? Amy will talk to people who live and breathe politics (li... more

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It's safe to say Democrats are going through something of an identity crisis at the moment. They have no clear leaders, no driving issues, and no real power in Washington. And that makes the current government shutdown an interesting test case for De... more

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We're about eight months into Donald Trump's second term, a victory driven in large part due to voter frustration with the economy and their belief that he would help get inflation down. So what does the economic picture look like today? That's not a... more

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We took a late summer break, but we're back with a new slate of really great interviews!

When we started this year, redistricting was not something we thought would be driving our politics this cycle.

But, of course, that's no longer the case wit... more

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Back in 2023, Republican pollster Patrick Ruffini wrote a book that laid out a path for how the party could win future elections with a working class multiracial coalition.

Later that year, Amy talked with Patrick on this very podcast where they dis... more

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Lis Smith
Democratic strategist and veteran of multiple political campaigns
Episode: "We have a message problem, a messenger problem, an ideas problem and a brand problem." Dem strategist Lis Smith has some advice for her party.
Heather Long
Chief Economist at Navy Federal Credit Union and a contributing columnist for The Washington Post.
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Episode: Eight months into Trump 2.0, the economy is great for the top 10% and meh for everyone else
Leigh Ann Caldwell
Chief Washington Correspondent for news site PUC
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Episode: "This will get done, the question is how painful it is to get there." Puck's Leigh Ann Caldwell on the politics of the "Big Beautiful Bill."
Josh Holmes
Republican strategist and co-host of the podcast Ruthless
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Episode: Republican Strategist and Podcaster Josh Holmes on the Midterms, Tariffs and Why Authenticity Matters
Kristen Soltis Anderson
Republican Pollster and Founding Partner of Achealan Insights
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Episode: "Trump voters are starting to ask questions." Pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson on 100 days.
David Wasserman
Senior Editor and Elections Analyst at The Cook Political Report
The Cook Political Report
Episode: By this measure, America is actually a little less polarized these days
John Brabender
Chief creative officer for BrabenderCox and Trump campaign ad consultant
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Episode: Trump's Top Ad Man Pulls Back the Curtain On 2024
Chauncey McLean
Former young staffer on the Obama campaign, now head of the Democratic Super PAC, Future Forward
Future Forward
Episode: Data Analytics Was Supposed To Be How Dems Dominated Politics. That Didn't Happen in 2024.
Terrance Woodbury
Co-founder and president of HIT Strategies, a public opinion research firm
HIT Strategies
Episode: Why Men of Color Might Be the New Swing Voters

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Amy Walter
Editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Report, known for her sharp insights and engaging discussions on politics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 102 ratings
  • Great quality podcast

    Amy and her guests teach me so much about political realities in our giant, diverse country.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    annereins
    United Statesa year ago
  • Brilliant Podcast

    Amy is incredibly insightful and interesting. This is a must podcast for all political junkies.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MJJ77777
    United Statesa year ago
  • Always a good listen!

    Amy and team have a great perspective!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PQ Toronto
    Canada2 years ago
  • Left wing bias shows

    Hard to be unbiased when your podcast is left wing activism. Please start telling the truth instead of pretending to be unbiased.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    loudes13
    United States2 years ago
  • Intelligent, wide-ranging, and mind opening: great!

    I’ve heard Amy on some of the other podcasts I listen to but somehow didn’t realize she had her own podcast until I heard her on Sarah Longwell’s ‘The Focus Group’’.

    Anything Sarah is involved with is a must listen for me — a lifelong, oft disappointed Dem who is always looking to listen in on intelligent conversation with others with whom I may have policy disagreements with but respect (still a Dem, but I’ve had my mind changed on some policy issues).

    Now anything with Amy’s hand in it is on... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LMM-0210
    United States2 years ago

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The host is frequently praised for her ability to probe deeper into issues that matter, making difficult subjects accessible to a broader audience.

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"We have a message problem, a messenger problem, an ideas problem and a brand problem." Dem strategist Lis Smith has some advice for her party.
Q: Is there a risk that the Democratic candidates that connect the most with primary voters don't connect with a general electorate?
Lis Smith argued that primaries allow for hashing out these concerns, and candidates connecting with voters will ultimately reflect electability concerns.
"We have a message problem, a messenger problem, an ideas problem and a brand problem." Dem strategist Lis Smith has some advice for her party.
Q: Given the frustration you have with Democratic Party leadership, how well do you think they're doing in the shutdown fight?
Lis Smith expressed that she thinks they are doing better than before due to their message discipline, particularly on health care.
Eight months into Trump 2.0, the economy is great for the top 10% and meh for everyone else
Q: How much of that is related to what we saw between the end of COVID and the high rate of inflation and its after effects?
Around 90% of the financial pressures come from inflation surges in recent years, impacting housing, utilities, and other essential costs significantly.
Eight months into Trump 2.0, the economy is great for the top 10% and meh for everyone else
Q: Can you help us understand what that means?
There is an increasing reliance on a small number of successful companies and wealthy consumers propelling the economy, resulting in a divided economic experience.
Are we heading towards the gerrymander apocalypse with David Wasserman
Q: Can we have a little backstory?
David Wasserman developed a passion for maps and politics from a young age, influenced by his interest in geography and early encounters with congressional data.

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2. Heather Long
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