Axe and Murphy are joined this week by former Obama White House press secretary Robert Gibbs. We discuss the grief and outrage gripping the nation in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, the suppression of peaceful protestors at Trump’s behest, how the politics of the moment have shifted, Joe Biden’s attempt to take the wheel, and more. The Hacks also take lis ... Show More
Yesterday
The Ugliest American
This week all three Hackeroos (or Quackeroos) convened to take on a full fire hose of breaking news. The Hacks dive into Trump’s Nobel Piece Prize acquisition, his Davos trip, ICE’s provocative tactics, pardon-palooza, NATO on the brink, Greenland becoming Orangeland, and so much ... Show More
1h 2m
Jan 13
Flood the Zone, Lose the Plot (with Mark McKinnon)
It’s only the second week of the year, and the news cycle is already moving fast. Luckily, Axe and Heilemann are joined by legendary political strategist — and The Circus alum — Mark McKinnon to help make sense of it all. The Hacks discuss ICE’s escalation in Minnesota, including ... Show More
1h 2m
Jan 6
Iraqozuela (with Ron Brownstein)
Happy New Year, Hackeroos — did we miss anything over the break? Luckily, Axe and Murphy reconvened bright and early with veteran journalist, columnist for Bloomberg Opinion, and senior political analyst for CNN, Ron Brownstein. The Hacks dig into Trump’s Venezuela takeover rheto ... Show More
1h 3m
Jan 2025
Trump Joins The Show To Drop Massive Truth Bombs (Ep. 2403)
Trump called into my radio show yesterday and stunned everyone listening. In this episode, I discuss the key points, plus more on the inauguration security situation, Biden's last weekend in power and more.
Mike Waltz Teases ‘Consequences’ For Former Intel Officials Who Signed ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 2025
Trump Promises Free Speech Crackdown
<p>In response to the murder of Charlie Kirk, Donald Trump vows retribution against his political opponents, JD Vance asks Americans to snitch on anyone criticizing Kirk's politics, and Stephen Miller pledges to "disrupt, dismantle, and destroy" left-wing organizations. Jon, Love ... Show More
1h 20m
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
Jan 2025
Trump Promises "Golden Age," Moves To Enact Sweeping Executive Actions
"I return to the presidency, confident and optimistic that we are at the start of a thrilling new era of national success," Trump said after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. In an inaugural address where he outlined a number of policy proposals, Trump ca ... Show More
22m 58s
Jul 2024
Trump's attempted assassination, Biden’s message and the race for the White House
Donald Trump is in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention just two days after an attempt on his life. A bullet grazed the former president’s ear, one rally goer was killed, and the suspect shot dead at the scene. With tensions already running high in the 2024 election ... Show More
12m 53s
Oct 2024
John Kelly's Trump Bombshell
<p>Donald Trump's former chief of staff, John Kelly, goes on the record about Trump praising Hitler, meeting the "definition of a fascist," and the "disturbing" idea of using the military against domestic opponents. Dan and MSNBC's Alex Wagner break down how damaging this might b ... Show More
1h 8m
Jun 2024
Trump Loses It Over Fox News Poll
<p>Joe Biden heads to Camp David to prepare for next week's debate, Donald Trump bungles the expectations game, and both sides prepare for the post-broadcast clip war. Meanwhile, a new Fox News poll shows Biden ahead, and Trump lashes out at the betrayal. Then, former White House ... Show More
1h 20m