Episodes

  • PAC to the Future (with Elie Honig)

    PAC to the Future (with Elie Honig)
    Jul 7 2026
    The Hacks are back, and this week Axe and Murphy are joined by CNN’s senior legal analyst, former federal prosecutor, and resident translator of legalese into English, Elie Honig. The Hacks dive into the fallout from Graham Platner’s exit from the Maine Senate race, check in on a handful of key contests, and unpack the role—and controversy—surrounding AIPAC money in Democratic primaries. Then they put Elie to work, unpacking the Supreme Court’s latest rulings, the Court’s ideological makeup, and where the law may be headed next. Photo by Kevin Carter via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 250 and Counting (with Jonathan Martin)

    250 and Counting (with Jonathan Martin)
    Jun 30 2026
    This week Axe and Murphy were joined by Hacks frequent flier and POLITICO’s own JMart. The Hacks break down negotiations between the White House and the Hill, take stock of the midterm landscape, and reflect on the great pageant of American democracy as the nation marks its 250th birthday. Photo by Al Drago via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • From the Garden to the Polls (with Lis Smith)

    From the Garden to the Polls (with Lis Smith)
    Jun 23 2026
    This week Axe and Murphy were joined by veteran Democratic strategist, political advisor, and proud Knicks fan Lis Smith. The Hacks break down the races in today’s New York primary, along with several other key races across the country. They also discuss AI companies influencing campaign races, the latest twists with JD’s Iran deal, the White House reflecting pool ecosystem, and so much more! Photo by Gary Hershorn via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • West Wing, Right Hook (with Jen Psaki)

    West Wing, Right Hook (with Jen Psaki)
    Jun 16 2026
    This week Axe and Heilemann were joined by political heavyweight and MS NOW’s Jen Psaki. The Hacks step into the octagon to break down Trump's 80th birthday UFC spectacle at the White House and the controversy that followed, the administration's shadowboxing over Iran, and whether the economy is headed for a knockout victory or headed to the mat. Okay, that's enough puns. They also discuss possible contenders for the next presidential ticket, whether sports can still bring Americans together, examine how Israel has become a growing point of tension for Democrats, and much more. Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Too Big To Deny (with Adam Kinzinger)

    Too Big To Deny (with Adam Kinzinger)
    Jun 9 2026
    This week Axe and Murphy were joined by Air National Guard veteran, former Illinois Congressman, and January 6th Committee member Adam Kinzinger. The Hacks dive into Trump’s claims of election meddling in the Los Angeles mayoral race, his growing paranoia and sleepiness, the state of the Maine race, the ongoing war with Iran, the Chicago Bears leaving their beloved Chicago voter fans, and so much more! Photo by Al Bello via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • The Golden State of Play (with Ron Brownstein)

    The Golden State of Play (with Ron Brownstein)
    Jun 2 2026
    This week Axe and Murphy were joined by the great Ron Brownstein—veteran journalist, Bloomberg Opinion columnist, and CNN senior political analyst. The Hacks dive into Trump's preparations for America250, the affordability crisis and the impact of tariffs in key swing states, today's California primary, and the latest developments in races in Maine and Texas—and so much more. Photo by Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Fool’s Cubic Zirconia (with Sarah Longwell)

    Fool’s Cubic Zirconia (with Sarah Longwell)
    May 27 2026
    This week Axe and Heilemann were joined by were joined by focus group guru and Bulwark legend, Sarah Longwell. The Hacks dive into the Texas primary results, California’s governors and LA’s mayoral race, the release of the DNC 2024 autopsy report, and so much more! Photo by Brandon Bell via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Strait to the Point (with Jonathan Martin)

    Strait to the Point (with Jonathan Martin)
    May 19 2026
    This week Murphy and Heilemann are joined by Hacks regular and budding food influencer Jonathan Martin to dig into Trump’s latest polling, the un-bullsh!table issues actually shaping the race, and preview key upcoming primaries. Photo by Majid Saeedi via Getty Images "Sad Trio" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins