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The Playbook Podcast

The Playbook Podcast

By: POLITICO
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Summary

 POLITICO’s Jack Blanchard and Dasha Burns bring their fresh insight, analysis and reporting to the biggest story driving the day in the nation’s capital.All rights reserved Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • James Blair and the Nebraska Dem who may drop out

    James Blair and the Nebraska Dem who may drop out
    May 13 2026
    Playbook’s Dasha Burns shares highlights from her one-on-one interview with James Blair, the head of the Republican midterm strategy, for a look at how the White House sees the road to November. Plus, the strangest Nebraska Senate primary result and what it means for Democrats in other races. Then Trump lands in Beijing with a delegation of American CEOs for his summit with Xi Jinping.
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    15 mins
  • Nebraska’s strangest race and another new map

    Nebraska’s strangest race and another new map
    May 12 2026
    It's primary day in Nebraska, and this might be one of the strangest senate races we’ve seen in a while. Jack Blanchard and Dasha Burns also unpack the Republican redistricting wave gaining momentum in South Carolina and Alabama. Plus, Pete Hegseth heads back to Capitol Hill for more tough questions on the war. And Dasha's dog Helly makes a very rambunctious appearance!
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    14 mins
  • Beijing, Iran and GOP's 12 seats

    Beijing, Iran and GOP's 12 seats
    May 11 2026
    President Trump heads to Beijing for his first visit since 2017, but the shadow of Iran looms large over his talks with Xi Jinping. Playbook's Jack Blanhard and Dasha Burns discuss what's really on the table — from Taiwan to whether Trump might ask China with Iran. Plus, with the Strait of Hormuz still choked and gas prices climbing past $4.50, Republicans are finding an unlikely reason to smile: a redistricting blitz that could hand them a dozen seats before a single vote is cast in the midterm
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    12 mins
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