Donald Trump doubles down on the racism and birtherism he unleashed onstage at the NABJ convention—repeating his attacks in social media posts and even a rally backdrop. Jon and Dan talk about what Trump's strategy might be, whether he's feeling buyer's remorse about JD Vance, and the latest on Kamala Harris's VP short list. Then, Project 2025 says it's wind ... Show More
Oct 11
Democrats' Closing Argument (with David Axelrod)
As Democrats in competitive races across the country try to thread the needle on a closing argument, Jon and legendary political consultant David Axelrod discuss the most memorable exchanges from this week's Senate debates, the best messages of the cycle, and what candidates in f ... Show More
59m 18s
Oct 6
Trump Plans to Shove What Where?
With less than 30 days until the midterms, Trump hits the campaign trail, promising Republican voters that they're going to "win big" and "shove it up their ass." (Whose? He didn't specify.) Meanwhile, the polls tell a different story, showing Democratic Senate candidates leading ... Show More
1h 20m
Oct 2024
The Dan Abrams Podcast on Trump's Rallies and Whether He Wants to Lose the Election
On this week's episode: Donald Trump rallied in Erie, PA, and Prairie Du Chien, WI, where he escalated his personal attacks on Kamala Harris. Dan calls out the difference between how Harris and Trump perform at their rallies and questions if Donald Trump wants to lose the 2024 El ... Show More
45m 31s
Nov 2024
Washington Prepares for Trump ... Again
Back in January, Joe Biden kicked off his aborted presidential campaign by accusing Donald Trump of sacrificing democracy to put himself back in charge. This week the American people, knowing exactly who Trump is, returned him to the White House. For more on how Washington prepar ... Show More
58m 55s
Nov 2024
EPISODE 23: TRUMP RETURNS
In this episode, Michael and James reflect on Tuesday’s transformative election outcome and Donald Trump’s return to power. They unpack the GOP’s decisive victory, the recalibration within Trump’s inner circle, and the Democrats’ struggle to regroup. What does Trump’s victory sig ... Show More
24m 47s
Apr 2024
Sacked, jailed, disgraced: The advisers set to rejoin Team Trump
It's official: With Donald Trump confirmed as the Republican nominee, the US presidential race will be a Trump v Biden rematch. And with the primary contest over, Trump seems to be courting chaos again with some of the most infamous personalities from his 2016 presidential campai ... Show More
26m 39s