Republican pollster Chris Wilson joins the podcast to discuss what issues are motivating GOP voters. He also talks about why polls missed Republican gains in 2020 and how Democratic politicians' responses to the pandemic could affect 2021 and 2022 races.
Former Republican congressman Denver Riggleman joins the show to discuss the Virginia governor's race, the GOP leadership fallout and midterm opportunities, and UFOs.
Democratic digital strategist Annie Levene joins the podcast to talk about how candidates can effectively use digital platforms. She also discusses get out of the vote efforts for Democratic voters and the political ramifications of President Biden's economic policies.
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie joins the podcast to talk about President Biden's address to Congress and how the Republican Party can win back suburban voters. Christie also talks about governors races in his home state and California, including about Caitlyn Jenner's candidacy, and his own 2024 plans.
Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball, joins the podcast to discuss President Biden's first 100 days in office, the 2022 Senate field, and the Virginia governor's race.
Republican strategists Robert Blizzard, partner at Public Opinion Strategies, and Liesl Hickey, founding partner at Ascent Media, join the podcast to talk about suburban voters' attitudes on the Biden administration so far, particularly the president's tax plan.
Jim Kessler, executive director of Third Way, joins the show to discuss supporting moderate Democrats through the newly launched Shield PAC, Congressional debates on infrastructure and the filibuster, and corporate political donations.
Democratic Georgia state Sen. Jen Jordan joins the podcast to talk about the state's sweeping voting law passed last week and how it affects election administration at the local level. She also discusses President Biden's infrastructure plan and whether Georgia is now a purple state.
Conservative political commentator and Daily Beast columnist Matt Lewis joins the podcast to discuss the future of conservatism, possible 2024 GOP candidates, and President Biden's relationship with the press.
Democratic pollster Zac McCrary joins the podcast to talk about the political implications of President Biden's COVID-19 stimulus package, demographic trends in the Democratic electorate, and the odds of Republicans taking back the House and the Senate in 2022.
Biden campaign adviser Adrienne Elrod joins the podcast to discuss her work as director of talent and external affairs for the Biden inauguration, the odds that Biden supports repealing the filibuster, and the top Democratic policy priorities post-stimulus.
Former Pennsylvania Rep. Ryan Costello joins the podcast to talk about the race for retiring Sen. Pat Toomey's open seat, which Costello is considering running for. He also talks about how his past criticism of President Trump will play in a Republican primary and President Biden's COVID-19 relief package.
Republican strategist Scott Jennings joins the podcast to discuss the Biden administration and potential areas for Republicans to collaborate with Democrats, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's thought process on impeachment, and the upcoming 2021 and 2022 elections.
Former DCCC executive director Dan Sena joins the podcast to talk about the outlook for 2022 congressional races and the Biden administration's pandemic response so far. Sena also talks about the politics around school openings and the effort in California to recall the governor.
Cook Political Report House editor David Wasserman joins the podcast to talk about the state of the House Republican conference and its 2022 prospects. Wasserman also breaks down how this year's redistricting will pan out in states like New York, Ohio, and Arizona.
Former Republican congressman Tom Davis joins the podcast to break down the current GOP coalition and to preview the Virginia governor's race and 2022 midterms.
Center for American Progress senior fellow Ruy Teixiera joins the podcast to discuss how identity politics are sidetracking President Biden's administration, and why a progressive agenda threatens to hurt the party's long-term prospects.
Republican strategist Colin Reed joins the podcast to discuss the inauguration and President Biden's policy goals. He also talks about the future of the Republican party and impeachment.
Doug Thornell, a partner at the Democratic consulting firm SKDK, joins the podcast to discuss the fallout from the insurrection at the Capitol and President Trump's impeachment. Thornell also talks about regulating tech platforms, the impact of Democratic control of Congress, and President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
Lanhee Chen, a fellow at the Hoover Institution and former adviser to Sens. Mitt Romney and Marco Rubio, joins the podcast to talk about the future of Trumpism after a mob incited by the president stormed the U.S. Capitol while Congress was certifying the Electoral College vote. Chen also discusses the divide between Trump allies like Sens. Tom Cotton and Josh Hawley, Facebook and Twitter locking Trump out of their platforms, and Democratic control of the Senate.
Christina Reynolds, vice president of communications at EMILY's List, joins the podcast to talk about Democratic efforts to elect more women to office and her view on the incoming Biden administration's track record in achieving gender parity.
VIEW PAC executive director Julie Conway joined the podcast to talk about Republican women's successes in the 2020 campaign cycle. Conway discusses the challenges of recruiting women for Congress, the role that President Trump plays in these races, and the Georgia Senate runoffs.
Retiring Republican congressman Greg Walden of Oregon joins the podcast to discuss Trump, the future of the GOP, and the incoming Biden administration
Jim Kessler, executive director of Third Way, joins the show to discuss Joe Biden's win, how the president-elect will shape his administration, clashes between Democratic moderates and progressives, and intraparty threats to the party's Congressional leaders.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution political correspondent Greg Bluestein joins the podcast to break down all things Georgia: the recount, the runoffs, and the role of 2018 GOV nominee Stacey Abrams in shaping Democratic strategy.
Republican consultant Brad Todd joined the podcast to talk about the results of the election so far as Joe Biden is positioned to win. Todd discusses Republican victories down the ballot, President Trump's baseless allegations of voter fraud, and the failures of pollsters this cycle.
Republican strategists Robert Blizzard, partner at Public Opinion Strategies, and Liesl Hickey, founding partner at Ascent Media, join the podcast. They discuss takeaways from their suburban voter focus group and their election predictions.
Senate Leadership Fund President Steve Law joins the podcast to discuss the state of the Senate map as Republicans are spending in historically red states like Georgia, Iowa, and Alaska. He also talks about who represents the future of the GOP and whether Republican incumbents need to distance themselves from President Trump.
Alixandria Lapp, House Majority PAC founder and senior strategist for its independent-expenditure spending, joins the podcast to discuss the state of competitive House races and the impact of this past week on the Democratic Party's strategy.
Josh Holmes, former chief of staff to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and president of the consulting firm Cavalry, joins the podcast. He discusses the battle for the Senate, the Supreme Court fight, and record Q3 fundraising hauls.
