Episodes

  • Swing Votes In The Suburbs

    Swing Votes In The Suburbs
    Oct 21 2024
    A big week for former President Trump and Vice President Harris as they make the final push in crucial battleground states. Head of Ari Fleischer Communications and former White House Press Secretary, Ari Fleischer reflects on how the media landscape has changed and how technology has made things much harder since his time in the White House. Dana and Ari discuss the campaign's media strategies and what might be working, and not working, for each candidate. They also compare this cycle to the past few elections and discuss which party might be overestimating their victory this time around. Uphill Battle: Ari explains that while former President Trump may be losing ground with important base voters like college-educated suburban women and rural white voters he may be gaining with minority voters that typically vote Democratic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Why Media, Matters

    Why Media, Matters
    Oct 14 2024
    With three weeks away until Election Day, who are the voters that still need convincing? Republican Strategist Matt Gorman and Democratic Strategist Antjuan Seawright examine what the candidates' best-case scenarios look like on election night. While paid media is important for campaigns, Matt and Antjuan emphasize the influential role of earned media during election season. Antjuan points out that the media landscape is constantly changing and notes that it's crucial to reach the voters where they are. Uphill Battle: When it comes to election night, Matt explains how watching the polling for Senate candidates in swing states can help determine how the names at the top of the ticket are performing in the state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • The Political Realignment Unfolds

    The Political Realignment Unfolds
    Oct 7 2024
    Monday marks one year of Israel's war with Hamas, one of many key issues that will shape the outcome of the 2024 Presidential Election. Senate Leadership Fund President and CEO Steven Law takes a look at the neck-and-neck race for the White House, as well as the heated races that will determine control of the Senate. Later, he and Dana reflect on the political realignment unfolding in America. Uphill Battle: Was the Inflation Reduction Act a Trojan Horse hiding Green New Deal provisions? Steven unpacks the uneconomic policies hidden within the legislation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Do No Harm: The Vice Presidential Debate

    Do No Harm: The Vice Presidential Debate
    Oct 2 2024
    On Tuesday, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz faced off in the first, and perhaps the last, vice presidential debate of 2024. Co-founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed and Washington Examiner Columnist Salena Zito discuss the running mates' performances on the debate stage. Salena points out Senator Vance's tactical delivery of conservative populism during his performance on the debate stage. Meanwhile, Colin reflects on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and the growing tensions in the Middle East and explains why it's posing a challenge to the current administration's display of leadership. Uphill Battle: Salena explains why she believes that working-class Americans will be the deciding voters in the 2024 Presidential Election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • How To Create A Winning Message

    How To Create A Winning Message
    Sep 30 2024
    It's still a nail-biter in the race for the White House, so how can the candidates deliver an effective message with the time they have left? Former White House Speechwriter and FOX News Contributor Marc Thiessen delves into the discipline of developing a memorable message during the political homestretch. Dana and Marc preview the upcoming vice presidential debate and discuss whether or not it will sway any undecided voters. Later, they look at the current state of the war in the Middle East and discuss the impact it could have on turning out Jewish American voters. Uphill Battle: When it comes to winning the election, swing voters in swing states will be the deciding factor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Inside The Swing States: A Look At Pennsylvania & North Carolina

    Inside The Swing States: A Look At Pennsylvania & North Carolina
    Sep 23 2024
    This week, Dana's looking at the presidential race in two of the most important swing states: Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Former GOP Strategist and Host of the Rich Zeoli Show, Rich Zeoli provides a look at the politics of Pennsylvania and explains why he believes issues such as fracking will play a prominent role in the way the state votes in November. And former White House Political Director and Republican Strategist with the Indie Group, Jonathan Felts gives a glimpse into the local stories heating up in North Carolina, from the controversies surrounding Lt. Governor Mark Robinson to the shifting demographics within the state. Uphill Battle: With under two months until Election Day, voter enthusiasm will play a key role in who wins the 2024 Presidential race. Jonathan notes that he's paying attention to the rise in Republican voting registrations in North Carolina, while Rich points his attention toward the size of the crowds at rallies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Always Account for the Margin of Error

    Always Account for the Margin of Error
    Sep 16 2024
    One week after what could potentially be the only Presidential Debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump the polling is extremely tight. But is polling always a solid indicator of who will come out victorious on Election Day? Founder and President of Monadnock Strategies, Jesse Hunt explains why voters need to account for the margin of error in these polls. Jesse looks at gubernatorial races across the country and describes why they might be the most consequential races we'll have this cycle. He describes why North Carolina and New Hampshire as the ones to watch, and why reliance on ticket splitting for each race differs. Understanding the Polls: Jesse emphasizes that only around 10,000 -20,000 voters will matter in battleground states, meaning this will be a very close election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • The Debate: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

    The Debate: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
    Sep 11 2024
    With eight weeks until Election Day, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met for the first time on the debate stage. Co-founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed and Columnist at the Washington Examiner Salena Zito discuss why the debate mattered more for the Vice President, how the moderators affected the candidate's performance, and why voters deserve a second debate. Colin and Salena explain why Vice President Harris will have to engage with voters in battlegrounds like Pennsylvania and focusing on the Keystone State will determine the election, but it won't be won in Philadelphia or Pittsburgh. Uphill Battle: Dana describes the cash advantages Democrats have in Senate races across the country and why Republicans need to raise more money for a competitive advantage in these races. Plus, Colin weighs in on Vice President Harris's foreign affairs experience and how a potential October surprise could test her on the international stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins