The Hacks are here to talk all the latest:
The impeachment trial launches in the Senate and both sides assume their marks: will it amount to more than Kabuki theater, or will the partisan paradigm pervade? And how much will it matter in November?
T minus two weeks until our favorite time of the year: the Iowa caucuses! Polling points to cadre of four ... 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
Nov 2024
Will late campaign gaffes trash either candidate’s chances?
Polling shows the election is gridlocked in a tie. With both candidates preaching existential threats if they lose, and promising to save the country if they win, is fear or vibes a greater force in this election? Even after an assassination attempt, a sitting president stepping ... Show More
50m 34s
Jan 2024
‘Right Where We Want Him, 30 Points Up’: Chasing Trump in Iowa
At the start of the 2024 Republican primary campaign, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida was considered by many in his party to be the biggest threat to Donald Trump. He was seen as someone who could win over the voters who were tired of Trump’s antics, and also bring along the MAGA mo ... Show More
43m 37s
Dec 2023
Nevada's Political Rollercoaster
This week on The Enemies List, Rick is joined by seasoned Nevada political analyst John Ralston. Together they dissect the critical battleground state, the unpredictable sway of independent voters, economic turmoil, and the rise of third-party contenders. They reveal the behind-t ... Show More
37m 28s