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To resist Trump or work with him? This governor says you can do both.
Playbook Deep Dive
02/21/25 • 32 min
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has an independent streak and a big job leading the National Governors Association. Here’s what he’s telling fellow governors about when to work with Trump and when to oppose him, how he thinks that Trump is hurting himself, and what the first thing Elon Musk and DOGE should cut is.
Eugene Daniels is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO.
Jared Polis is the Governor of Colorado.
Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO audio.
Alex Keeney is a senior producer for POLITICO audio.
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No honeymoon for Trump
Playbook Deep Dive
12/16/16 • 47 min
POLITICO reporters discuss the Electoral College confusion, how Donald Trump's favorability numbers will affect his presidency and the latest cabinet appointments - including Rex Tillerson.
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Donald Trump's detour from reality
Playbook Deep Dive
10/28/16 • 49 min
POLITICO’s Kristin Roberts, Charlie Mahtesian, Scott Bland, Ken Vogel and Eli Stokols discuss early voting, the Trump campaign's fundraising strategy as Election Day approaches and the down-ballot effect.
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Is this thing on? How Trump wants to restart the economy
Playbook Deep Dive
04/17/20 • 19 min
President Donald Trump is talking about reopening the economy -- and slinging around old movie references. But mid-pandemic, what does "reopening" the economy even mean? White House reporter Nancy Cook talks to host Scott Bland about Trump's desire for a booming economy even amid warnings from his health advisers, and why this is so complicated.
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Three ways President Trump could get his wall
Playbook Deep Dive
01/11/19 • 29 min
There's ways the president could get his wall without congressional approval. But it won't be pretty. POLITICO White House reporter Nancy Cook joins the podcast to give an update on what's happening in the White House during the shut down as federal employees miss their first paychecks. Last week she told us not much was going on, but this week everything has gone into hyper drive. Then POLITICO reporters Elena Schneider and David Siders join to talk about the democrats with big donation possibilities. Plus, editor Charlie Mahtesian talks about the importance of candidates having viral moments as they gear up for 2020.
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Republicans are in a shutdown pickle
Playbook Deep Dive
12/14/18 • 28 min
Hope for avoiding shutdown is evaporating; it might be a long few weeks in Washington, with less than happy holidays approaching. We breakdown the republican mood with the shutdown deadline approaching. Then, hear from two White House reporters on the chief of staff search. Nobody wants the job that used to be one of the most sought after in Washington.

Alabama Senate Preview
Playbook Deep Dive
12/08/17 • 42 min
POLITICO reporters discuss the upcoming Alabama Senate race following President Trump's endorsement of Roy Moore, the sexual misconduct allegations on Capitol Hill that have so far led to two resignations and a special guest joins host Scott Bland to predict the big names to watch in 2018.
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Harassment dominoes on Capitol Hill
Playbook Deep Dive
12/01/17 • 40 min
POLITICO reporters discuss the sexual misconduct allegations plaguing congressional Democrats, President Trump's Twitter fingers and why the social media statements matter, and the Republican tax plan speeding through the Senate. Plus, the group breaks down Nancy Pelosi's fumbling response to the John Conyers' accusations.

Fire and fury
Playbook Deep Dive
08/11/17 • 38 min
POLITICO reporters discuss tensions over North Korea's nuclear weapons, Trump's shrinking support among registered voters and how John Kelly's first two weeks as White House chief of staff are going.

Inside Trump’s “swift kick in the ass” to the world | Chris LaCivita
Playbook Deep Dive
03/22/25 • 35 min
Chris LaCivita co-managed Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign. On this episode of Deep Dive, he’s sharing some of his secrets about Trump’s inner circle, as well as where he thinks Trump’s presidency is headed next. He joins POLITICO White House Bureau Chief Dasha Burns to discuss the truths about Project 2025 and Donald Trump; what actual power Elon Musk has; some spicy tidbits about Trump’s plans to redevelop Gaza and who he thinks will be the heir to the MAGA movement.
Dasha Burns is the White House Bureau Chief for POLITICO.
Chris LaCivita is a Republican strategist.
Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO audio.
Alex Keeney is a senior producer for POLITICO audio.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Playbook Deep Dive have?
Playbook Deep Dive currently has 504 episodes available.
What topics does Playbook Deep Dive cover?
The podcast is about News, Podcasts, Politics and Government.
What is the most popular episode on Playbook Deep Dive?
The episode title '6 Catholics, 1 Court: SCOTUS and the rise of the Federalist Society' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Playbook Deep Dive?
The average episode length on Playbook Deep Dive is 34 minutes.
How often are episodes of Playbook Deep Dive released?
Episodes of Playbook Deep Dive are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Playbook Deep Dive?
The first episode of Playbook Deep Dive was released on May 5, 2016.
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