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All three Hacks together â- a real Fourth of July miracle. They cover Thom Tillisâ resignation, the big, beautiful bill, the New York mayorâs race, Elonâs tweets, kitchen-table economics, rising star Sarah McBride, the Trump monster, the DOGE monster, and moreâbecause nothing says âpatriotismâ like chaos, crypto, and meat cuts.
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This week, the Hacks are pulling double dutyâtwo big stories, two top-notch guests. First, Senator Elissa Slotkinâformer CIA analyst and Pentagon officialâjoins to break down U.S. involvement in Iran, Trumpâs handling of the strikes, and the rift this is opening inside the Republican Party. Then, the Hacks turn to the city that never sleeps with former U.S. Ambassador to South Africa and longtime New York political heavyweight Patrick Gaspard. They dig into the New York mayorâs race, the ins and outs of ranked choice voting, and how generational divides, political comebacks, and a post-MeToo reckoning are reshaping the cityâs politics.
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This week, the Hacks return amid a whirlwind of headlines and rising tensions. Axe and Murphy are joined by the incomparable Maggie HabermanâPulitzer Prize-winning journalist and one of the most trusted chroniclers of American politics. The Hacks dig into the escalating conflict in the Middle East, Trumpâs abrupt departure from the G7, the drama unfolding in the New York races, and the latest on Ukraine. Plus: ICE operations in Los Angeles, the horrific assassinations in Minnesota, rising political polarization and violence, and what 2026, 2028âand yes, even tomorrowâmight bring.
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If you want to honor Melissa and Mark Hortman, please read this note from their children on how to honor their parents:
Plant a tree.
Visit a local park and make use of their amenities, especially a bike trail.
Pet a dog. A golden retriever is ideal, but any will do.
Tell your loved ones a cheesy dad joke and laugh about it.
Bake something â bread for Mark or a cake for Melissa, and share it with someone.
Try a new hobby and enjoy learning something.
Stand up for what you believe in, especially if that thing is justice and peace.
Hope and resilience are the enemy of fear. Our parents lived their lives with immense dedication to their fellow humans. This tragedy must become a moment for us to come together. Hold your loved ones a little closer. Love your neighbors. Treat each other with kindness and respect. The best way to honor our parentsâ memory is to do something, whether big or small, to make our community just a little better for someone else. -
This week, Axe and Heilemann are joined by Marc Shortâformer Chief of Staff to Vice President Mike Pence and Director of Legislative Affairs under President Trumpâfor a jam-packed conversation. From his front-row seat in the Trump administration, Short reflects on what feels like a political Groundhog Day: National Guard troops on the ground in California. He opens up about working with Stephen Miller, hints at what Mike Pence might have planned next, and weighs in on the future of the Republican brand in a post-Trump era. Plus, the Hacks take on the national debt, the GOPâs tug-of-war between cultural and economic messaging, Elon Muskâs latest pivots, and peek into the crystal ball for todayâs primaries.
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This week, in honor of Mike Murphyâs 30th birthday (donât fact-check that), weâre serving up a bonus mini-sode! Mike is joined by longtime pod pal JMart to unpack the latest fallout in the bromance no one asked for â Musk and Trump. The Hacks dissect where the relationship went sour, what comes next for the billionaire and the president, and what this high-profile spat means for the future of American politics.
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This week Axe and Murphy were joined by Democratic strategist and political firecracker Lis Smith. The Hacks dive into Sen. Ernstâs weird apology, Elonâs pushback on the âbig, beautiful billâ, Gov. Wes Mooreâs future on the national stage, the New York mayoral race, and so much more. Buckle up!
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The full Hackeroo trio is back in the bunker, wading through a Memorial Day medley of MAGA mayhem. Trumpâs at it again â hosting a crypto dinner straight out of âShark Tank,â taking new aim at Putin, picking trade fights, and going after the Ivy Leagues. Plus, the hacks open up the listener mailbag and dig into your sharpest questions, wildest theories, and most unfiltered takes. Buckle up.
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This week, Murphy and Heilemann are joined by their old pal Jonathan Martin to wade through the flotsam and jetsam of another jam-packed political week. They discuss the new book about Biden has everyone talkingâabout his legacy, his future, and now the tragic cancer diagnosis at the center of it all. Plus: the price of eggs, Trumpâs spin on inflation, the SALT fight, and so much more!
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This week, the Hacks welcome their old friend Rahm Emanuel â- former Chicago mayor, White House chief of staff, U.S. ambassador to Japan, and now CNN political commentator. They taxi down the runway on jet diplomacy, manufacturing strategy, and the challenge of crafting economic messages that actually land. Plus, a deep dive into the old bait-and-switch (and occasional political backstab), Bidenâs comms blitz, and the surprisingly spiritual side of the Windy City.
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This week, Axe and Heilemann are joined by their old palâthe former senator and current director of the University of Chicagoâs Institute of Politicsâfor a freewheeling conversation on the philosophy (or lack thereof) of Donald Trump. The Hacks break down the so-called âdoll economy,â dig into Trumpâs polling, immigration rhetoric, populist messaging, and yes⊠the cake eaters.
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This week all three Hacks reunited to cover the first 100 days of the Trump presidency. They dig into the âferal animal cunningâ behind Trumpâs political instincts, the human toll of his immigration and trade policies, and the raw nerves hit by the latest of tariff uncertainty. And so much more â the Hacks are back!
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This week, Murphy is still flying soloâbut he's not alone. He's joined by veteran GOP strategist and communications pro Doug Heye, along with Axios senior political reporter Alex Isenstadt, author of the new book Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power. The Hacks dig into Senator Chris Van Hollenâs visit with Kilmar Ăbrego GarcĂa, dissect the evolution from Trump 1.0 to Trump 2.0, and unpack all the political mayhem in between.
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This week, Mike Murphy is flying solo â but fear not, heâs joined by two heavyweight Hacks: Jonathan Martin, veteran political reporter and senior political columnist for Politico, and Robert Costa, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent and co-author of Peril with Bob Woodward. Together, they dive into POTUS v. SCOTUS, wrongful deportations, Chinaâs tariff triumphs, Harvard fighting back, deficits, stagflation, strongman stuff, and â naturally â a slew of other uplifting developments in American democracy.
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This week, Axe and Murphy are back together -- proof that political gravity always pulls the Hacks back into orbit. Theyâre joined by legendary Democratic pollster and savant, John Anzalone. The Hacks dive right into Anzaloneâs polling, discussing Trumpâs tariffs, the stock market vs. the supermarket, the Democratic need to lay out an economic agenda, angels and demons, melting ice sculptures, and so much more!
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This week, Mike Murphy is hackingâand not in the good, political way, but in the coughing-his-lungs-out wayâso the heroic John Heilemann swoops in to save the day and join David! The Hacks are joined by legendary journalist, author, former RFK speechwriter, and all-around wise guy Jeff Greenfield to break down the Wisconsin Supreme Court showdown, Trumpâs third-act trolling, RFK Jr. (the bizarro version), authoritarian antics, tariffs, tax cuts, and much more.
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This week, Axe and Heilemann are joined by Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow for a deep dive into the weekâs political mayhem. The Hacks break down war planning via Signal, Trumpâs deportations and legal issues, exploding head emojis, going down the rabbit hole, pyrotechnics, nonsense, and so much more.
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This week, Axe and Murphy were joined by the coolest cat from Congress, Steve Israel! The Hacks discuss Trumpâs immigration war, avoiding the Schumer shutdown, warrior mentality, and more. Plus, stick around âtil the end for an inspiring message from Steveâyouâll be glad you did!
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The Hacks are back, and so is the economyâs latest identity crisis. This week, Heilemann and Murphy are joined by veteran political strategist and former Clinton White House advisor Doug Sosnik! The Hacks break down the tariff wars, Wall Streetâs reaction to Trump, the Tesla chainsaw massacre, government waste, the art of friendly media, and much more. Buckle up for some classic Hackery!
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Itâs Hack to the future (but worse!) Three bleary-eyed Hacks assemble this morning to break down Trumpâs speechâbecause, apparently, the laws of gravity and politics no longer apply. Axe, Murphy, and Heilemann dissect Democratsâ great appreciation for Musk, debate Elonâs possible motives, unravel a parliament of fluffers, and, of course, gold chainsaws. Itâs a total and complete blabfest you wonât want to miss!
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Heilemannâs flying solo this week, but fear not! In the absence of Axe & Murphy, Heilemann is joined by two Hacks renowned for their razor-sharp analysis and impeccable wit: Sarah Longwell and Ambassador Patrick Gaspard. Together, they break down Trumpâs presser with Macron, the latest in the Russia-Ukraine saga, the fine art of hiding behind empathy, Elonâs latest 4D chess move (or tantrum?), playing possum, and much more!
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