David Axelrod, the founder and director of the University of Chicago Institute of Politics, and CNN bring you The Axe Files, a series of revealing interviews with key figures in the political world. Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics.
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When David Axelrod and Mike Murphy get together to talk politics, it’s not academic. They speak from the perspective gained through hundreds of campaigns for offices from City Hall to the White House. So if you want to know what’s really going on behind the scenes, where strategic decisions are being made, pull up a stool for Hacks on Tap. Incisive, sometimes uproarious and always entertaining, these political warhorses and their guests will give you insights you’ll only get from folks who h ...
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America at a Crossroads is proud to present an esteemed roster of guests and moderators to discuss the state of American democracy and the very real challenges facing it today. Past guests and moderators have included Congressman Adam Schiff, Congresswoman Karen Bass, House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn, Lt. Col. Alex Vindman, Congressman Adam Kinzinger, George F. Will, Patt Morrison, Warren Olney, Madeleine Brand, Bill Kristol, David Axelrod, James Carville, Jonathan Greenblatt, and many more.
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Hosted by CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, State of the Union features interviews with top newsmakers on politics and policy—covering Washington, the country, and the world.
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Unfiltered, uncompromising, unexpected—The Focus Group is a look into what the average voter thinks about politics, policy, and current events. Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark, has conducted hundreds of hours of focus groups all across the country. She and a series of special guests will take you behind the glass to hear what real focus group participants have to say. https://www.thebulwark.com/podcast/focus-group/
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Conversations with Bill Kristol features in-depth, thought-provoking discussions with leading figures in American public life.
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A podcast from Washington Post Live, the newsroom’s live journalism platform, where top-level government officials, business leaders, cultural influencers and emerging voices discuss the most pressing issues driving the news cycle nationally and across the globe. From one-on-one newsmaker interviews to in-depth multi-segment programs, Washington Post Live brings The Post’s newsroom to life.
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In political parlance, the “odd year” is the year in which there is no national election; that is: any odd-numbered year. Odd can also refer to something that is unusual or unpredictable. Like an interview with a writer or actor or athlete that highlights a topic or trend that isn’t normally associated with traditional political discourse. The Odd Years is designed for everyone who is multidimensional. Yes, it’s going to focus on politics (because this is brought to you by the Cook Political ...
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A genre-agnostic instrumental mix for creatives, Warm Focus walks the line between mellow & energetic, digital & analog, high & low BPM. Each week I attempt to induce a two-hour state of Flow in the listener: the sense that your work is carrying you along effortlessly like a log in a stream. These are two-hour-long sets of instrumental music carefully curated as a background for doing creative work. I aim to energize and focus the mind without ever feeling distracting or alienating, and occa ...
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FIR Podcast Network hosts review books of interest to communicators and marketers
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At the Square is American Public Square at Jewell's (APS) podcast channel. You'll find our series 'Both Sides', Student podcast episodes, and live event recordings. At the Square podcasts cover topics that correspond to APS programs and events while providing context and additional information on the issues. Episodes feature fact-based, civil conversations between experts and APS staff members.
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The Upside with Brad Keywell is a collection of stimulating stories, inspiring guests and thought provoking ideas curated by the endlessly curious mind of our host. The Upside is an exploration of actionable ideas that can transform business, the world, and the way we think. Keywell is a lifelong entrepreneur and co-founder of seven technology companies, a cultural curator of innovation platforms, and a philanthropist. He is the co-founder and CEO of Uptake Technologies, an Industrial AI sof ...
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Thirty Four 50 with host Joseph Dobzynski brings intriguing people down to earth and into the radio waves. Featuring national as well as international guests, Joseph style of a relaxed but impacted session has won rave reviews from interviewees. With a Chicago lounge audio style setting, the guest is right at home and might be sitting right next to you. Take 30 minutes out of your day and listen as host Joseph Dobzynski Sr. brings people from all walks of life into your ears every week. Supp ...
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Travel Wisdom Podcast -travel and learn languages for success and money
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Can travel be more than just a fun thing to do? Could it also provide some benefit and learning experiences later in life? I have always thought this and this is why I have relentlessly travelled the world and now have been to over 80 countries. I have always thought that I was planting the seeds of wisdom while in faraway lands. Through experiences with foreign people, cultures, concepts, and ways of doing things I learned much more than anything I could've done while at home. I interview a ...
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Leftist and Chill is the show you never knew you didn't need but still can't live without. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-w-simpson/support
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Journalist Ezra Klein has been covering politics for two decades, first as a blogger from his undergrad dorm room and now as an Opinion columnist for The New York Times. He joined David to talk about the current political moment, the role of policy in elections, how Vice President Kamala Harris has stolen the spotlight from former President Donald …
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S4 Ep43: Kamala Gets The Start (with David Axelrod)
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At the 11th hour, Kamala Harris is now the presumptive Democratic nominee. Longtime listeners will know that swing voters have had a negative impression of her--but luckily, it's just an impression! David Axelrod, former senior advisor to President Obama, joins Sarah to walk through where Harris goes from here. show notes The Bulwark in Dallas on S…
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David Axelrod on what’s next in 2024 presidential contest with Biden dropping out
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Democratic political strategist David Axelrod joins Washington Post Live to discuss President Biden’s decision to end his campaign, hat could happen next, the best path forward for Democrats and his long-standing reservations about Biden’s electoral path to victory.Conversation recorded on Monday, July 22, 2024.…
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Season 2, Episode 6: David Axelrod, Amy Walter and David Wasserman at the RNC
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A special episode of The Odd Years: Amy and David catch up with David Axelrod in Milwaukee at the RNC. The three discuss what they're seeing on the ground, their thoughts on the selection of J.D. Vance as Trump's running mate, and the situation for President Biden and the Democrats as they head into their convention in a few weeks. David Axelrod is…
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Moon Unit Zappa explores coming of age in Hollywood and 'the dark side of fame' in new memoir
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Moon Unit Zappa, actor, singer and author of a new memoir “Earth to Moon,” joins Washington Post national arts reporter Geoff Edgers to discuss her upbringing in Hollywood as the child of iconoclast Frank Zappa, her path as an artist and her father’s musical legacy.Conversation recorded on Thursday, August 15, 2024.…
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Congressman (Fmr) Adam Kinzinger with Larry Mantle | A Plan to Empower the Reasonable Majority
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Vladimir Kara-Murza on his recent release from a Russian prison and press freedom
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Russian writer and political activist Vladimir Kara-Murza joins The Post’s opinions page editor David Shipley to discuss his imprisonment of more than two years, his historic release, press freedom and Russia's future after Putin.Conversation recorded on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.By The Washington Post
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Roger Carstens discusses historic prisoner swap and efforts to end hostage-taking abroad
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Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger D. Carstens joins The Post’s Jason Rezaian to discuss the recent historic prisoner trade releasing several Americans and other individuals from Russian prisons, his ongoing work to free other U.S. citizens abroad and efforts to end the practice of hostage-taking.Conversation recorded on Monday, A…
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Axe and Murphy kick off this week's episode with an exciting announcement that’s sure to shake things up! After the big reveal, they dive into Trump’s glitchy X interview, the evolving role of social media in this election cycle and what it means for the future of politics, check in on polling, Kamalamentum, and Walz Weirdness. With the DNC convent…
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David Frum with Patt Morrison | 2024 Presidential Election: An Expert Analyst's View of What's At Stake
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Interviews with Republican Vice Presidential Nominee Sen. JD Vance; Former Democratic Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg; Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders
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On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash sits down with Republican vice presidential nominee for a wide-ranging interview. They discuss his attacks on Gov. Tim Walz’s military record, his criticism of top Democrats as “childless cat ladies,” the future of abortion under a Trump presidency, and much more. Then, former Democratic presidential candidate…
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S4 Ep45: Quick Reaction: Tim Walz Edition
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Sarah is on vacation this week, but we didn't want to leave you without some focus group reactions to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joining the Democratic ticket. Listen to how swing voters from around the country AND Minnesota voters who know Walz best are thinking about him and the presidential race more broadly. We'll see you next week.…
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Mary Ziegler and Dahlia Lithwick with Madeleine Brand | Abortion, Women, The Law & The 2024 Elections
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Much has been said about perceived parallels between this year’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago and the 1968 convention, hallmarked by a violent response to anti-Vietnam War protestors and an incumbent who announced he would not seek reelection. Few are as qualified to speak on those comparison as Don Rose, a Chicago journalist, politica…
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Wendy Sherman on Mideast crisis, Russia prisoner swap and U.S. foreign policy
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Wendy Sherman joins Washington Post Live to discuss the escalating tensions in the Middle East, the repercussions of the historic prisoner swap between Russia and the United States and the state of American foreign policy.Conversation recorded on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.By The Washington Post
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James Carville on Harris-Walz v. Trump-Vance
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Where do things stand in the race now that the matchup is set? According to veteran Democratic strategist James Carville, the replacement of Joe Biden by Kamala Harris has improved prospects for the Democrats—though “not as much as some people think.” As he puts it: “It’s like I tell people, if you have an infected wisdom tooth and you go to the de…
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Ope There It Is (with John Anzalone)
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*Disclaimer: The Executive Producer of this podcast is from the great state of Minnesota.* This oh for cute week Axe and Murphy were joined by the great John Anzalone. In exciting but not at all predictable news, Minnesota has once again produced a Vice Presidential candidate. The Hacks discuss how Minnesota is the best state in the union, dontcha …
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Adrian Fontes and Al Schmidt on election security, disinformation and threats to democracy
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Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes (D) and Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt (R) join Washington Post Live for a bipartisan conversation about the state of election security, fears about political violence and the rise of disinformation.Conversation recorded on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.…
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Interviews with Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler; Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin; Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer; Former Republican Georgia Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan
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On CNN’s State of the Union, Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler, the only Black woman in the U.S. Senate, reacts to Trump’s attacks on Harris’ race and tells Dana Bash it's "the only card he's got to play." Next, Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin defends Trump’s attacks on Georgia’s GOP governor. Then, Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer tells D…
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S4 Ep44: Does Kamala Need A Straight White Guy? (with Sam Stein)
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Kamala Harris is closing in on a vice presidential pick, and her shortlist looks...a LOT different than Joe Biden's shortlist did in 2020. New Bulwark managing editor Sam Stein joins Sarah to break down Harris's options and walk through his new reporting on scammy Democratic PACs. show notes By Sam Stein: Harris Camp Warns Supporters: Don’t Get Dup…
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Season 2, Episode 7: How Kamala Harris Changed the Presidential Race in Georgia
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Right before President Joe Biden dropped out of the race, his path to victory appeared very narrow. It was: win the midwest states of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. But with Kamala Harris now at the top of the ticket, the electoral map could open up for Democrats, and some of those states that Joe Biden won in 2020, but seemed out of reach i…
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As a longtime reporter and observer of American politics and culture, Audie Cornish spends her days chronicling and analyzing history as it’s happening. This week, Audie joined David to talk about her own history: growing up in the “messy follow-up of integration” in Boston schools, being raised by immigrant parents, and unexpectedly finding hersel…
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Andrew Egger and Bill Kristol with Patt Morrison | The 2024 Election – And Beyond?
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The Veepstakes (with Jonathan Martin and Bob Costa)
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This week, Murphy was joined by Mr. Politics, Bob Costa, and Politico reporter and current flâneur in Paris, Jonathan Martin. The Hacks dive into the vice presidential contenders, the Biden-to-Harris transition relay, the race to put new ads on the air, and Donald Trump's messaging hurdles against his new opponent. And naturally, our very own Mike …
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Inside the humanitarian and displacement crisis in war-ravaged Sudan
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Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Alex de Waal, executive director of the World Peace Foundation at Tufts University and Comfort Ero, president & CEO of the International Crisis Group join Washington Post Live to examine Sudan’s hunger and displacement crisis, the underlying conflict of the country’s civil war and the …
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Sprinter Michael Johnson on Paris Olympics and Grand Slam Track league
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Four-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson joins Washington Post sports columnist Jerry Brewer from Paris to discuss Team USA’s top runners, his efforts to boost the popularity of track and field and his record-breaking career.Conversation recorded on Monday, July 29, 2024.By The Washington Post
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Interviews with Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren; Republican Sen. Tom Cotton; Democratic Gov. Tim Walz
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On CNN’s State of the Union, Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren tells Jake Tapper that Vice President Kamala Harris is “the right person to lead” on key issues in this election. Next, Republican Sen. Tom Cotton criticizes Harris’ record and calls her a “dangerous liberal.” Then, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joins Jake to discuss why he decided to call Tru…
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