Episodios

  • Calling a Wolf a Wolf (with Jeff Greenfield)

    Calling a Wolf a Wolf (with Jeff Greenfield)
    Apr 1 2025
    This week, Mike Murphy is hacking—and not in the good, political way, but in the coughing-his-lungs-out way—so the heroic John Heilemann swoops in to save the day and join David! The Hacks are joined by legendary journalist, author, former RFK speechwriter, and all-around wise guy Jeff Greenfield to break down the Wisconsin Supreme Court showdown, Trump’s third-act trolling, RFK Jr. (the bizarro version), authoritarian antics, tariffs, tax cuts, and much more.
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    1 h y 2 m
  • End to End Incompetence (with Mallory McMorrow)

    End to End Incompetence (with Mallory McMorrow)
    Mar 26 2025
    This week, Axe and Heilemann are joined by Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow for a deep dive into the week’s political mayhem. The Hacks break down war planning via Signal, Trump’s deportations and legal issues, exploding head emojis, going down the rabbit hole, pyrotechnics, nonsense, and so much more.
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    1 h y 7 m
  • Groundwork & Gruntwork (with Steve Israel)

    Groundwork & Gruntwork (with Steve Israel)
    Mar 19 2025
    This week, Axe and Murphy were joined by the coolest cat from Congress, Steve Israel! The Hacks discuss Trump’s immigration war, avoiding the Schumer shutdown, warrior mentality, and more. Plus, stick around ‘til the end for an inspiring message from Steve—you’ll be glad you did!
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    1 h y 7 m
  • The Recession Will Be Televised (with Doug Sosnik)

    The Recession Will Be Televised (with Doug Sosnik)
    Mar 11 2025
    The Hacks are back, and so is the economy’s latest identity crisis. This week, Heilemann and Murphy are joined by veteran political strategist and former Clinton White House advisor Doug Sosnik! The Hacks break down the tariff wars, Wall Street’s reaction to Trump, the Tesla chainsaw massacre, government waste, the art of friendly media, and much more. Buckle up for some classic Hackery!
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    1 h y 5 m
  • Blitzkrieg of Bullsh*t

    Blitzkrieg of Bullsh*t
    Mar 5 2025
    It’s Hack to the future (but worse!) Three bleary-eyed Hacks assemble this morning to break down Trump’s speech—because, apparently, the laws of gravity and politics no longer apply. Axe, Murphy, and Heilemann dissect Democrats’ great appreciation for Musk, debate Elon’s possible motives, unravel a parliament of fluffers, and, of course, gold chainsaws. It’s a total and complete blabfest you won’t want to miss!
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    59 m
  • Russian Roulette (with Sarah Longwell & Patrick Gaspard)

    Russian Roulette (with Sarah Longwell & Patrick Gaspard)
    Feb 25 2025
    Heilemann’s flying solo this week, but fear not! In the absence of Axe & Murphy, Heilemann is joined by two Hacks renowned for their razor-sharp analysis and impeccable wit: Sarah Longwell and Ambassador Patrick Gaspard. Together, they break down Trump’s presser with Macron, the latest in the Russia-Ukraine saga, the fine art of hiding behind empathy, Elon’s latest 4D chess move (or tantrum?), playing possum, and much more!
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    1 h y 3 m
  • Vladdy Knows Best (with Rahm Emanuel)

    Vladdy Knows Best (with Rahm Emanuel)
    Feb 19 2025
    Hack-a-doodle-doo! This week, Axe and Murphy are joined by a familiar face—former regular and now former Ambassador, the great Rahm Emanuel. The Hacks dive into inflation, Trump’s backchannel talks with Putin, DOGE intrusions, the kitten caucus, Eric Adams’ legal troubles, and much more!
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    56 m
  • Make America Gulf Again (with Jonathan Martin)

    Make America Gulf Again (with Jonathan Martin)
    Feb 11 2025
    Forget the Super Bowl—Trump’s Gulf of America is the real spectacle this week. Murphy and Heilemann are joined by the expert Hackeroo and savant, Jonathan Martin, to break it all down. JMart dives into his latest POLITICO piece on USAID, while the Hacks dissect Trump’s shade-throwing at JD Vance, looming court battles, Elon Musk’s latest rampage, and a whole lot of political mayhem. Buckle up!
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    57 m