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Hacks On Tap

Hacks On Tap

Hacks On Tap

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 have spent a lifetime in the political trenches of both parties.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Hacks On Tap episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Hacks On Tap for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Hacks On Tap episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Hacks On Tap - Repeat After Me: It's Not 2016 (with Amy Walter)
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10/13/20 • 64 min

Amy Walter, the national editor of the Cook Political Report, joins Murphy and Gibbs to discuss the impact of the Supreme Court confirmation hearings and the state of the 2020 Presidential race (yup, you guessed it, it’s stable). Together, they also walk through the most important Senate races we are all talking about to determine who will control the chamber in 2021.

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Hacks On Tap - Talk A Little Louder (with Jeff Zeleny)
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09/05/23 • 60 min

This week Axe and Gibbs were joined by Jeff Zeleny, who is the Chief National Affairs Correspondent for CNN. Jeff gives an update on what he has seen on the road in New Hampshire, the Hacks then break down Biden’s communication challenges, new poll numbers and the battle for the GOP nomination.
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Murphy and Gibbs welcome the Honorable Hack/former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to talk about Trump’s comments on election rigging, what Biden has to do in the upcoming debate next week and more politics around the Supreme Court.

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With two weeks to go until Election Day, John Heilemann of Showtime’s The Circus is back to help Axe and Murphy break down the latest national polls, Trump’s closing strategy (or lack thereof), and to preview the final debate.

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Hacks On Tap - A Cluster on Steroids (with Claire McCaskill)
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10/06/20 • 56 min

Former Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill joins Axe and Murphy to discuss the physical and metaphorical clusters surrounding President Trump. The Hacks attempt to make sense of Trump’s return to the White House after a brief stay at Walter Reed, unpack the latest polling numbers, and the Senator offers advice for her former colleagues on how Democrats should navigate the impending hearings for Trump’s Supreme Court pick.

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Hacks On Tap - Crazy Uncle POTUS (with Mark Salter)
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10/16/20 • 59 min

Axe and Gibbs are joined by Mark Salter, longtime political advisor to the late Senator John McCain and author of a new book The Luckiest Man: Life with John McCain. The Hacks recap the dueling town halls, Trump’s inability to change the narrative, and whether a return to the days of “country first” conservatism is possible.

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Hacks On Tap - Kook D'Etat (with Jennifer Palmieri)
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12/02/20 • 59 min

Jennifer Palmieri, former White House communications director and host of the podcast “Just Something About Her,” joins Axe and Murphy to discuss Trump’s latest tantrum about election fraud, Biden’s announcement of his communications team and other top administration picks, and how the Republicans must now reap what they sow when it comes to turnout in Georgia.

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Hacks On Tap - $h!t Show

$h!t Show

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09/30/20 • 53 min

Axe, Murphy, and Gibbs convene after the first presidential debate to discuss the perfectly polite and productive national conversation we just witnessed. What are the implications for the race moving forward? How does this impact the VP debate next week? Has the shouting ended? The Hacks break down all this and more.

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Hacks On Tap - Hacks on Call

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10/02/20 • 22 min

The news that President Trump tested positive for Coronavirus has thrown the campaign—and the country—into a new realm of uncertainty. Axe, Gibbs, and Murphy convene for a special edition of Hacks on Tap to discuss this breaking news and what it means for the presidential race.

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Hacks On Tap - Pencesplaining & Insect Baiting
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10/08/20 • 42 min

Axe, Gibbs, and Murphy are abuzz with post-debate analysis as they convene for a special late night edition of Hacks on Tap. They break down the night’s biggest moments and discuss whether, in a tumultuous week for the 2020 race, this moved the needle in any way.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Hacks On Tap have?

Hacks On Tap currently has 308 episodes available.

What topics does Hacks On Tap cover?

The podcast is about News, News Commentary, Podcasts and Politics.

What is the most popular episode on Hacks On Tap?

The episode title 'Talk A Little Louder (with Jeff Zeleny)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Hacks On Tap?

The average episode length on Hacks On Tap is 57 minutes.

How often are episodes of Hacks On Tap released?

Episodes of Hacks On Tap are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Hacks On Tap?

The first episode of Hacks On Tap was released on Jun 6, 2019.

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