Episodes
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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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This bleary-eyed morning, the Hacks gathered to dish out their final takes on the Democratic National Convention. They tackled Kamalaâs speech, Trumpâs misdialed thoughts on Kamalaâs speech, where the campaigns go from here, RFK dropping out, Chicago being an extraordinary host city, and so much more!
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The Hacks are LIVE from the iconic Chicago institution, Mannyâs Deli! Join Axe, Heilemann, and Murphy as they dig into Bidenâs speechesâyes, both of themâand take a deep dive into the highs and lows of the other speakers' performances. Theyâll be serving up hot takesâmake that hot latkesâon filibustering, whether the messaging hit the mark, and, of course, how many times Murphy plans to cast his vote while he's in the Windy City. And donât miss their special segment where they debate if a good corned beef can save a bad policy!
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Axe and Murphy kick off this week's episode with an exciting announcement thatâs sure to shake things up! After the big reveal, they dive into Trumpâs glitchy X interview, the evolving role of social media in this election cycle and what it means for the future of politics, check in on polling, Kamalamentum, and Walz Weirdness. With the DNC convention headed to our beloved Chicago, the guys share their thoughts on what to expect.
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*Disclaimer: The Executive Producer of this podcast is from the great state of Minnesota.*
This oh for cute week Axe and Murphy were joined by the great John Anzalone. In exciting but not at all predictable news, Minnesota has once again produced a Vice Presidential candidate. The Hacks discuss how Minnesota is the best state in the union, dontcha know, Walzâs unparalleled experience with state (a)fairs, how the campaign is pivoting to build the Wal(l)z messaging, and how the announcement could (purple) rain on Trumpâs parade. Can the man from 10,000 lakes rise up to meet these high stakes as he enters skol-ding hot waters? Grab a pop, and a Juicy Lucy, and tune in! -
This week, Murphy was joined by Mr. Politics, Bob Costa, and Politico reporter and current flĂąneur in Paris, Jonathan Martin. The Hacks dive into the vice presidential contenders, the Biden-to-Harris transition relay, the race to put new ads on the air, and Donald Trump's messaging hurdles against his new opponent. And naturally, our very own Mike Murphy clinches the gold medal for his spot-on Hacks on Tap prediction
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This week, Axe and Murphy were joined by expert Hackeroo and high-velocity pundit, John Heilemann. Because clearly, there's just not enough breaking news happening in the world. The Hacks salute Joe Bidenâs decision, and dive into the next steps of the Kamala Harris presidential campaign: Inheriting the Biden operation, coming out with new messaging and ads, reversing the Biden age issue, and who could be the Vice Presidentâs Vice President? The Hacks also cover âbrat,â campaign attack ads, inflation, the border, Dobbs, and so much more!
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