Axe and Murphy return with fellow super-hack and former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel to talk all the latest, including Trump’s presser meltdown, Obama’s Biden endorsement, the Wisconsin election, and more.
We reach into the mail bag and take listeners’ questions on Biden’s vice presidential pick, Trump’s removal of the Coronavirus fund watchdog, and what h ... Show More
Nov 18
Irrational exuberance (with Steve Israel)
In our final episode of the month, Axe and Heilemann were joined by frequent Hack, former congressman, and author Steve Israel. The Hacks dig into the vote to release the Epstein files, MTG’s latest pivot and what’s driving it, primary filing deadlines, winning issues, the midter ... Show More
1h 6m
Nov 12
Trumplated Age (with Astead Herndon)
This week, Axe and Murphy were joined by their new Vox Media colleague and veteran political reporter Astead Herndon. The Hacks dive into the potential end of the government shutdown, the future of Democratic leadership, coalition-building, Border Patrol’s trip to The Bean, Gavin ... Show More
1h 9m
Nov 5
Post-Election Hack-a-Thon (with Jonathan Martin)
The results are in! Last night Axe and Murphy were joined by the indefatigable chronicler of American politics, Jonathan Martin of Politico. The bleary-eyed Hacks stayed up to unpack the election results, the story the margins told, voter turnout, indicators for the midterms, red ... Show More
54m 17s
Jul 2024
As Republicans Embrace Trump, Biden Faces Pressure
While former President Donald Trump received a hero’s welcome at the Republican National Convention, President Joe Biden is facing mounting pressure to drop out of the race. On the ground at the RNC, CNN’s Political Director David Chalian sits down with Ryan Lizza, POLITICO's Chi ... Show More
26m 28s
Aug 2024
The DNC Heads To Chicago, So Will The Protests
The Democratic National Convention kicks off tonight in Chicago Illinois, as Democrats hope for a reset with their new nominee for President, Vice President Kamala Harris. Protesters have also followed the Democrats to Chicago, with anti-Israel demonstrations planned throughout t ... Show More
33m 30s
Jul 2024
Biden Meets the Press, Obama & Pelosi Weigh In, Trump Team Eyes Harris
At a crucial press conference which featured more troubling flubs, a defiant President Biden says he's staying in the race despite more calls from Democrats for him to pass the torch. Plus, new CNN reporting on private discussions between Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi about what ... Show More
46m 48s
Jul 2024
Trump speaks and Biden's last stand: America's crazy week in politics
It’s been an absolutely batshit crazy week in American politics. Donald Trump has accepted the Republican nomination to be president, days after surviving an attempted assassination. Then, at the Republican National Convention which has been dominating headlines this week, Trump ... Show More
17m 5s