Episodes

  • End of Year Hack Fest

    End of Year Hack Fest
    Dec 17 2024
    ‘Twas a night filled with headlines, and all through the pod,
    Not a topic was skipped—not even David’s odd plod.
    Drones in the skies, with surveillance to show,
    And scandals aplenty that continue to grow.
    Trump’s lawsuits piled like stockings with care,
    While inaugural donations danced through the air.
    Inflation will be “slashed,” 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 cheer—
    It’s the wildest wrap-up, the last pod of the year!
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • The Ol' Razzle Dazzle (with John Anzalone)

    The Ol' Razzle Dazzle (with John Anzalone)
    Dec 10 2024
    This week, Murphy and Heilemann were joined by expert Hack and pollster to the stars, John Anzalone. The Hacks dissect Trump’s Meet the Press interview, defy political gravity to forecast Trump’s 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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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Pardon Politics (with Chris Christie)

    Pardon Politics (with Chris Christie)
    Dec 3 2024
    This week, Axe and Heilemann are joined by former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie! The Hacks dive into Christie’s unique insights as Donald Trump’s 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 Trump’s way of flipping the bird. Plus, the guys unpack the Hunter Biden pardon drama and ask Christie for his thoughts on the Kushner ambassadorship—an ironic twist, given their history.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Hacksgiving Minnesode (Dontcha Know)

    Hacksgiving Minnesode (Dontcha Know)
    Nov 26 2024
    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 Thanksgiving—tariffs (the world’s most romantic word), moronomics, and the latest recipe for chaos courtesy of Trump’s cabinet picks. Plus, the stuffing-filled scrum for DNC leadership.

    We’re so grateful for all of you, our faithful listeners—without you, we’d just be a bunch of turkeys talking into the void.
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    53 mins
  • The New Non-Normal (with Jonathan Martin)

    The New Non-Normal (with Jonathan Martin)
    Nov 19 2024
    This week, Axe and Murphy are joined by international Hack savant Jonathan Martin. The trio dives into Trump’s 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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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Picking Through the Rubble

    Picking Through the Rubble
    Nov 12 2024
    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, Trump’s proposed appointments, the battle for leadership, and what these developments mean for the next four years and beyond.
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    58 mins
  • Election Post-Mortem

    Election Post-Mortem
    Nov 7 2024
    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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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Landing the Plane

    Landing the Plane
    Nov 4 2024
    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 campaign’s vibe shift, Trump’s 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 they’re thinking—and don’t forget to make your voice heard and vote!
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    37 mins