Episodes
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Happy New Year, Hackeroos! Axe and Murphy rang in the new year with a journalism icon, the incomparable Jonathan Alter. Author of His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life, Alter joins the Hacks to reflect on the passing of President Carter and the extraordinary legacy he leaves behind. The Hacks also delve into the Biden transition, Trumpâs ongoing legal battles, what to expect from his appointments and campaign promises, and the ever-changing role of social media in our democracyâalong with the responsibility social media executives bear in shaping it.
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âTwas a night filled with headlines, and all through the pod,
Not a topic was skippedânot even Davidâs odd plod.
Drones in the skies, with surveillance to show,
And scandals aplenty that continue to grow.
Trumpâs lawsuits piled like stockings with care,
While inaugural donations danced through the air.
Inflation will be âslashed,â or so Trump has claimed,
And RFK vowed, with no hint of delay,
To make Big Pharma ads completely go away.
So gather around for sharp wit and good cheerâ
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This week, Murphy and Heilemann were joined by expert Hack and pollster to the stars, John Anzalone. The Hacks dissect Trumpâs Meet the Press interview, defy political gravity to forecast Trumpâs future appointments, and ponder the fate of bipartisanship in a second Trump era. Plus, the guys tackle campaign loyalty, the screaming January 6th jail birds, and the state of the Democratic bench.
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This week, Axe and Heilemann are joined by former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie! The Hacks dive into Christieâs unique insights as Donald Trumpâs former Transition Team Chairman to explore what a second Trump term might look like: which cabinet picks are likely to stick, and which ones are simply Trumpâs way of flipping the bird. Plus, the guys unpack the Hunter Biden pardon drama and ask Christie for his thoughts on the Kushner ambassadorshipâan ironic twist, given their history.
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Happy Hacksgiving, Hackeroos! As Axe bastes his turkey to perfection, Murphy and Heilemann carved out time this morning to talk about the true meaning of Thanksgivingâtariffs (the worldâs most romantic word), moronomics, and the latest recipe for chaos courtesy of Trumpâs cabinet picks. Plus, the stuffing-filled scrum for DNC leadership.
Weâre so grateful for all of you, our faithful listenersâwithout you, weâd just be a bunch of turkeys talking into the void. -
This week, Axe and Murphy are joined by international Hack savant Jonathan Martin. The trio dives into Trumpâs nomination circus, ranking his picks by sheer audacity and dissecting their broader implications. They also tackle the fight for DNC chair, the unraveling of democratic norms, and a potential political clash as wild as two tomcats in a pillowcase.
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This week, the Hacks report from the esteemed Institute of Politics at the University of Chicago. They sift through the aftermath of the election to analyze the strategies of both the Trump and Harris campaigns, Trumpâs proposed appointments, the battle for leadership, and what these developments mean for the next four years and beyond.
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Well folks, we have our results. Axe, Murphy, and Heilemann dive into the numbers and break down what this means for the next four years. They also explore the dynamics of both campaigns, analyzing shifting polling trends, key battleground states, and the broader political landscape to offer their insights on what the next chapter in American politics will hold.
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On the eve of the election, the excitement is palpable as voters get ready to cast their ballots. The Hacks gather for one last huddle, dissecting the campaignâs vibe shift, Trumpâs latest missteps, and the buzz from the new Iowa Seltzer poll. They recap the whirlwind of the past ten days and Murphy throws in a bold prediction. Tune in to find out what theyâre thinkingâand donât forget to make your voice heard and vote!
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Happy Saturday, Hackeroos! This morning, the Hacks gathered for a pre-Election spectacular you wonât want to miss! They recorded a double minisode, diving into topics like candy a$$ draft dodgers, closing arguments, and Elonâs payolas. Plus, they explore the final paid media spots from both campaigns. Tune in for all the insights!
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With the election just a week away, the political landscape is like a reality show finaleâfull of drama, plot twists, and a few surprise guest stars! Axe, Murphy, and Heilemann dissect Trumpâs tumultuous NYC rally, compare the enemies list versus the to-do list, explore the art of channeling the negative force, discuss BeyoncĂ© (!), analyze Trumpâs Joe Rogan interview, delve into Michelle Obamaâs impassioned speech, and so much more! Listen to the end for a special celebrity mailbag question!
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Well, Hackeroos, weâre just two weeks away from the big showdown! Axe, Murphy, and Heilemann are really getting to the shaft of things as they discuss the final sprint of the Harris and Trump Campaign. The Hacks discuss Trumpâs obsession with Arnold Palmer, Harrisâs Fox News interview, Trump losing energy, the blue wall thesis, nose holding republicans, campaign messaging, early mail vote counts, and so much more!
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Hack-A-Doodle-Doo! We are three weeks out from election day, so Axe & Murphy have enlisted their favorite political whiz, Ron Brownstein, the human encyclopedia of hackfoolery! The Hacks break down the state of the race, dissect Harrisâs messaging hits and misses, and explore how the popular vote, Senate, and House races could differ from the top of the ticket. Theyâll introduce you to a lovely hammer-swinging couple, discuss giant magnets, layer cakes, and so much more!
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This week, Heilemann and Murphy were joined by the esteemed and remarkably flexible Mike Bender, NYT political correspondent and author of Frankly, We Did Win This Election: The Inside Story of How Trump Lost. The Hacks break down murder genes, Harrisâs media blitz, take bets on whether there will be another presidential debate, moments of crazy strength, being in the zone, wiggly flip-flopping, and so much more.
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Three bleary-eyed, bloviating Hacks convened this morning to dissect the VP debate. The Hacks leave no stone unturned, exploring everything from electric vehicle politics to eyeliner choicesâbecause it's all fair game, as long as the leading man isnât upstaged. Tune in to hear about manatee killer instincts, Vanceâs early debate wins, Walzâs underdog finish, a slick yet sloppy tie, and so much more!
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This week Axe and Murphy were joined Alyssa Farah Griffin, host of The View and former Trump White House communications staffer. The Hacks dive into poll-a-palooza, viral pet songs, Trumpâs internal messaging battle, radioactive candidates, and so much more. Buckle up!
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This week, Axe and Murphy were joined by The Ragin' Cajun himself. They explored the latest political developments, including another assassination attempt on Trump, the case Kamala Harris and her team need to make, and a thorough analysis of the economy and Bidenomics. They also previewed the upcoming documentary that chronicles Carvilleâs career and the battles heâs foughtâbecause if anyone knows how to tell a legendary story, itâs Carville!
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In a caffeine-fueled fever dream, three overworked faux doctors gathered this morning to dissect last nightâs presidential debate. Join us as our "medical experts" administer a thorough post-mortem on the debateâs highs and lows: from the subtle art of baiting former presidents to whether your furry friends are in danger from political shrapnel. Weâll also diagnose the hot-button issues, dissect the theatrical stagecraft, and predict the political fallout with a dose of diagnostic wit.
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This morning the Hacks gathered bright and early just for you, to dish out a canât-miss debate preview. As the post-convention sugar high fades and a fresh New York Times poll shakes up the race, the Hacks dive into the high-stakes drama of the upcoming debate. They break down how each camp is gearing up for the spotlight, what we can expect from the moderators, and much more. Plus, in a truly scientific endeavor, the guys offer their highly precise, definitely-not-just-a-guess estimates on TV audience size. Donât miss it!
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Happy post-Labor Day campaign sprint to all who celebrate! The Hacks gathered this morning to dissect the Harris & Walz interview, figure out who's taken the toughest swings at Mike Pence, and take a deep dive into how abortion might shake up this election. They also discuss Trumpâs struggle to stay on message, his strong man schtick, the battle for Pennsylvania, and cross pollinating between swing states. And in true Trump fashion, theyâve got an announcement thatâs not just excitingâitâs tremendous, beautiful, and the best youâve ever seen. Believe me!
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