Hacks On Tap
Episodes
The Angry Trump (with Chris Christie)
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Axe and Murphy were joined by former New Jersey governor and recent GOP presidential hopeful, Chris Christie! The Hacks draw on Christie’...
Wetting the Bed (with Howard Wolfson)
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Axe and Murphy are joined by the legendary Hack and master strategist, Howard Wolfson. The Hacks delve into Trump's legal troubles: where a...
W.T.F., Man? (With John Heilemann)
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Axe and Gibbs were joined by one of our esteemed Hackeroos, a favorite among all-stars, none other than John Heilemann. Together, they delv...
Floors & Ceilings (with Doug Sosnik)
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Axe and Murphy were joined by an expert Hackeroo, Doug Sosnik, former Senior Advisor to President Bill Clinton. the Hacks discuss Trump’s ...
Tired, Sleepy & Gassy (with Paul Begala)
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Murphy and Gibbs were joined by the great Paul Begala, CNN contributor and former counselor to President Bill Clinton. The Hacks discuss the...
Bubbling Over (with Scott Jennings)
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Axe and Murphy were joined by Scott Jennings, a GOP strategist, conservative columnist, and CNN commentator. The Hacks discuss Johnson’s ...
Bad Options (with Whit Ayers and Jonathan Martin)
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week finds Gibbs flying solo as Axe and Murphy are, shall we say, on the run. Nevertheless, the show must go on, and Gibbs is joined by two estee...
Mixed Messages (with Sasha Issenberg)
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Axe and Murphy were joined by the distinguished Hack and renowned lie detective, Sasha Issenberg. Together, they delve into Trump's contrad...
Gas & Eggs (with John Heilemann)
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Axe & Murphy were joined by a fan favorite Hackeroo, the great John Heilemann. The guys discussed Biden’s three presidents event, Trump’...
Bizarroland (with Bakari Sellers)
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The week Axe and Murphy were joined by Bakari Sellers, a former South Carolina State Rep, current attorney, and political commentator—making his deb...
Nostalgia for Normalcy (with Maggie Haberman)
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gibbs and Murphy were joined by the scoop-master Hackeroo extraordinaire Maggie Haberman, who is the Senior Political Correspondent for the ...
Dingbats with Chainsaws (with Amy Walter)
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Axe and Murphy were joined by the immortal and excellent Amy Walter, publisher, and editor-in-chief of The Cook Report with Amy Walter. The...
Sore Bruiser (with Jen Psaki and Scott Jennings)
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Murray and Gibbs took off on vacation, their absence becoming our gain, as Axe welcomed two powerhouse Hackeroos, along with familiar faces...
Politicianing (with Sarah Longwell)
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Axe and Gibbs had the pleasure of welcoming the illustrious Superstar Hackeroo and cherished friend of the pod, Sarah Longwell, who is the ...
Main Character Energy (with Steve Israel)
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Axe and Murphy were joined by former congressman and savant Steve Israel. The Hacks dissect the adventures of the world's most 'useful idiot...
Riding the Dragon (with Kasie Hunt)
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Axe and Murphy were joined by CNN Anchor and Chief National Affairs Analyst, the brilliant Kasie Hunt! The Hacks discuss Biden’s age, his ...
Cynicism on Steroids (with Jonathan Martin)
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Gibbs and Murphy were graced with the presence of Jonathan Martin, the senior political columnist for Politico and a Sublime Hackeroo. The ...
Under His Skin
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Axe and Murphy were joined by Jonathan Karl, ABC News’s chief Washington correspondent and co-anchor of This Week with George Stephano...
It’s Not Over…?
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Hacks gathered to delve into the results and implications of the New Hampshire primary, decoding their significance for the upcoming 20...
The Shiniest Silver Medal
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Axe, Murphy, and Gibbs convene to discuss the aftermath of the Iowa Caucus. Murphy, our boots-on-the-ground maestro, serves up firsthand accounts from...
Post Debate Hacknalysis (Another One!)
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week our trio of seasoned hacks dives headfirst into the CNN debate, mourns Chris Christie's campaign exit, and anticipates the Iowa Caucus outco...
The Trumpire Strikes Back (with Kristen Soltis Anderson)
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the run-up to the Iowa Caucus, Axe and Murphy were joined by expert Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson. The Hacks dive into polling, discu...
Dictator for a Day
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Axe, Gibbs, and Murphy convened for their final episode of the year! The Hacks discuss recent polling, the upcoming Iowa Caucus and New Hampshire Prim...
Post Debate Hacknalysis
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve kept you waiting long enough - here is the post debate Hacknalysis with your pals David Axelrod and Robert Gibbs. Learn more about your ad c...
Eyes on Iowa (with Adam Nagourney)
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Axe and Murphy were joined by ink stained Hack, Adam Nagourney. Adam is a political reporter for the New York Times and author of “The Tim...
Hacksgiving
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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The Circus Show (with Mark McKinnon and John Heilemann)
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Circus comes to town, literally, as the guys are joined by Mark McKinnon and John Heilemann, who created Showtime’s beloved show “Th...
Ship Show
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Axe, Murphy, and Gibbs convened in the middle of the night to discuss the third GOP debate. The Hacks talk about the winners, the losers, an...
Chaos, Vendettas & Drama (with Jonathan Martin)
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Axe and Murphy were joined by the inimitable and unbelievable superstar Hackeroo Jonathan Martin. JMart is a senior reporter at POLITICO, an...
Congressional Clown Show (with Scott Jennings)
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Axe and Gibbs were joined by Scott Jennings, a GOP strategist, conservative columnist, and CNN commentator. The Hacks pull back the circus c...
Riding Indictments (with John Harwood)
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Axe and Murphy were joined by the great John Harwood! Fresh off his ProPublica interview with President Biden, Harwood joined the Hacks in d...
A Loser’s Lament (with Amy Walter)
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Axe and Murphy were joined by one of the greatest Hacks in all of the land, Amy Walter, who is the publisher and editor-in-chief of the Cook...
The Fight Within The Fight (with Jonathan Martin)
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This messy week we have a lot to cover: McCarthy’s battle with Gaetz, the nearly averted shutdown, the great aftermath of the second GOP debate, Cal...
Post Debate Hacknalysis
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Late last night, despite all three Hacks feeling a little bit dumber, the guys convened to record a special post debate Hacks on Tap. The Hacks declar...
The Dancing Bear Theory (with Sarah Longwell)
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Axe and Gibbs were joined by Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark and host of The Focus Group podcast. The Hacks discuss the upcoming GO...
Pony Faced Cowboys (with Bill Kristol)
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gibbs & Murphy were joined by the great Bill Kristol, who is editor-at-large of The Bulwark. The Hacks discuss Bidens overseas trip, the rol...
Talk A Little Louder (with Jeff Zeleny)
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The MAGA Hymn Book (with Scott Jennings)
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Axe and Murphy are joined by Scott Jennings, a GOP strategist, conservative columnist, and CNN commentator. The Hacks discuss Trump’s mos...
Haley’s Comet
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The bleary-eyed Hacks convened early this morning to discuss the first GOP debate of the 2024 election and the poll vaulting nature of politics. The g...
May The Fourth Indictment Be With You
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you miss us? Well, we missed you so much that we decided to convene all three Hacks this week. Axe, Gibbs, and Murphy discuss Trump’s most recen...
Costa La Vista (with Robert Costa)
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Costa, the chief election and campaign correspondent for CBS news, joined Axe and Murphy to discuss the great pageantry of democracy. The Hacks...
Indict-Me-Not (with Dana Bash)
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This bonkers news week Axe and Gibbs were joined by CNN’s chief political correspondent and anchor of “Inside Politics”. Dana walks us through t...
Show Me Your Strategy (with Heidi Heitkamp)
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Axe and Murphy were joined by former North Dakota Senator and current Director of the Institute of Politics at the University of Chicago, He...
Mailbag Spectacular K Mart Special
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Murphy and Gibbs bumped a few former presidents to celebrate their favorite holiday by answering YOUR questions! The guys bloviate about Bid...
To Be Determined (with James Carville & Mark McKinnon)
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Axe was joined by living political legend/greatest Hack of all time James Carville and hat model/co-host of The Circus/also an amazing Hack ...
Golf Shirts, Pants, and Top Secret Documents (with Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Martin)
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gibbs chats this week with the incomparable and always informative Maggie Haberman of the New York Times and Jonathan Martin of Politico. The Hacks di...
The Typhoon from Trenton (with Doug Heye)
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Axe and Murphy were joined by the Swiss Army Knife of political insight, Doug Heye. Doug taps into his experience as the former communicatio...
And They’re Off (with Jeff Zeleny)
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Axe and Murphy were joined by a new (but already a favorite) Hack, Jeff Zeleny, who is the Chief National Affairs Correspondent for CNN. Jef...
Deal or No Deal (with Mark McKinnon)
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Murphy and Gibbs were joined by the man who wears many hats, both literally and figuratively, Mark McKinnon of Showtime’s “The Circus”...
Rocket Fuel… Or Not (with Paul Begala)
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Axe and Murphy were joined by Super Hackeroo and CNN Contributor Paul Begala. The Hacks discuss Tim Scott’s announcement, the battle for t...
The Bear Minimum (with Joe Scarborough)
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Axe and Murphy were joined by former politician and current Hack Joe Scarborough, who is the co-host of “Morning Joe” on MSNBC. The gu...
Aerogenous Events (with Sarah Longwell)
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Expert Hack Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark and host of The Focus Group podcast, joins Axe and Gibbs to discuss the state of the 2024 preside...
Fig Leaf or Full Monty (with Amy Walter)
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Hacks were joined by a superstar Hackeroo, the formidable Amy Walter, who is the publisher and editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Rep...
Tuckered Out (with Jen Psaki)
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Murphy and Gibbs were joined by guest genius Jen Psaki who is host of MSNBC’s “Inside with Jen Psaki” on Sundays at 12 p.m. ET and...
Pudding Politics (with Jonathan Martin)
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Axe and Gibbs were joined by expert Hack and political Scribe Jonathan Martin of POLITICO. The Hacks review GOP primary attack ads, discuss ...
Out-Trumping Trump (with John Heilemann)
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Axe and Murphy were joined by their favorite guest Hack, John Heilemann, of Showtime’s The Circus. The guys talk about Biden’s history o...
Stormy Tuesday (with Paul Begala)
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This uneventful week Murphy and Gibbs were joined by gentleman Hack Paul Begala to discuss the first ever criminal indictment of a U.S. President. The...
Premature Indictment Excitement? (with Mark McKinnon)
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Axe and Murphy are joined by Mark McKinnon of Showtime’s “The Circus” to talk about the latest three-ring political spectacle. The Hacks break d...
Trump Trouble in River City: A Deep Dive Into The IA GOP Caucus (With David Kochel)
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gibbs and Murphy were joined by Mr. Iowa himself, super hack extraordinaire David Kochel. The Hacks address the indictment incitement (and e...
The Orange Caligula (with Charlie Sykes)
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Sykes, Editor at Large of The Bulwark, host of the Bulwark Podcast, and author of “How the Right Lost Its Mind” joined Axe and Murphy to t...
The Payback Playbook (with Maggie Haberman)
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Axe and Gibbs were joined by Maggie Haberman, a senior political correspondent for the New York Times and a legendary reporter, to discuss a...
Woke Wars (with Amy Walter)
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Hacks were joined by a superstar Hackeroo, the formidable Amy Walter, who is the publisher and editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Rep...
Three Dimensional Vulcan Chess (with Doug Heye)
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Hacks were joined by Hackeroo (and very friendly guy) Doug Heye. Doug taps into his experience as the former communications director for...
Medicare, Medicare, Medicare (with Steve Israel)
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former Congressman and chair of the DCCC Steve Israel joins Axe and Murphy for our duo Valentines Day and 200th episode special(!) to discuss the all ...
State Of The SOTU
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Three bleary-eyed Hacks convene to discuss Biden’s State of the Union address. Axe and Gibbs reflect on their experience in crafting SOTU speeches a...
I’m Right, You’re Evil (with Mark Mellman)
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Murphy and Gibbs were joined by Super Pollster Extraordinaire Mark Mellman. The Hacks set the stage for Biden’s State of the Union address...
No There There (with Bill Kristol)
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Kristol, editor-at-large of The Bulwark, joins Axe and Murphy to discuss the ongoing classified documents probe and the impact it could have on 2...
Mud On Biden’s Tuxedo
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Hacks were joined by Super Hackeroo Douglas Heye who led comms shops in the House, Senate, and for the RNC. The Hacks dive into the nuan...
C-SPAN’s Greatest Hits (with Dave Wasserman)
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Hacks kick off 2023 with esteemed guest Dave Wasserman of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter. Axe, Murphy, and Wasserman discuss the dramat...
The First Annual Hacky Awards!
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Hacks convene to host the first annual post-midterm end of year holiday spectacular award show! Join us as we award the biggest winners and losers...
Palace Intrigue (with Doug Heye)
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Hacks were joined by Hackeroo (and very friendly guy) Doug Heye. Doug taps into his experience as the former communications director for...
Run Off Run Up (with Mo Elleithee)
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mo Elleithee, former communications director for the Democratic National Committee and current executive director of the Georgetown Institute of Polit...
The Dust Has Settled (with Ron Brownstein)
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gibbs and Murphy were joined by a man whose many titles will take up most of our episode description. He is a Senior Editor at The Atlantic,...
The Crow Episode
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the one-week anniversary of the 2022 midterms and to celebrate Gibbs and Murphy dive deep into the results. The Republicans may have underperfo...
Prepping for the Apocalypse from Story of the Week
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a preview of a new podcast, Story of the Week. Each week, journalist Joel Stein chooses an article that fascinates him, convinces the writer ...
The Whackadoodle Factor (with Jonathan Martin)
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The midterm special hackathon extravaganza is finally here and we couldn’t think of a better guest to join us than POLITICO’s Politics Bureau Chie...
The Only Poll That Matters
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In their final episode before the midterms all three Hacks convene to discuss Obama emerging on the campaign trail, they update us on key races includ...
Dire, Not Catastrophic (with Amy Walter)
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Hacks were joined by a super esteemed Hackeroo, the formidable Amy Walter, publisher and editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Report wi...
Double Dive (with Jon Ralston & Greg Bluestein)
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Hacks were joined by two formidable and local Hacks to deep dive into the Nevada and Georgia races. First up is Nevada! Jon Ralston, CEO...
The Great Pageantry of Democracy
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Hacks were joined by Superstar Hack Extraordinaire Jonathan Martin to discuss Trump’s rally in Arizona, the optics of GOP candidates a...
Values Vs. Issues (With Molly Murphy)
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With five weeks to go before the election, it’s Murphy madness as we welcome Molly Murphy, Democratic pollster and strategist, to the show. Axe, Mur...
Introducing: It Was Said Season 2
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It Was Said, the 2021 Webby Award winner for Best Podcast Series, returns with a new season to look back on some of the most powerful, impactful, and ...
Polls & Pols (with David Hill)
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Republican pollster and strategist Dr. David Hill joins Murphy and fellow Auburn fan Gibbs to discuss how this midterm cycle compares to cycles in the...
Culture Vultures (with Mo Elleithee)
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mo Elleithee, former communications director for the Democratic National Committee and current executive director of the Georgetown Institute of Polit...
Irrational Exuberance? (with Jon Favreau)
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Favreau, “podcasting royalty” and former speechwriter for Barack Obama, joins Axe and Murphy to discuss Democratic enthusiasm around the count...
The Midterm Sprint
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Axe and Murphy convene the day after Labor Day to kick off the official sprint to the midterms. They discuss Biden’s decision to go after MAGA Repub...
Bully Boy Tactics (with Mark Leibovich)
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Atlantic’s Mark Leibovich joins Axe and Murphy to discuss Biden’s messaging on the campaign trail ahead of the midterms, Ron DeSantis’ polit...
The Ferret Vs. The Boa Constrictor (with Maggie Haberman)
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New York Times senior political reporter Maggie Haberman joins Axe and Murphy to discuss how the FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago impacts Trump’s politi...
Where to Mar-a-LaGO From Here? (with Whit Ayres)
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Republican pollster and strategist Whit Ayres joins Gibbs and Murphy to discuss the FBI search of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home, Biden and the Demo...
The Vengeance Tour
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Hacks are back with plenty of snacks to break down the results of an illuminating primary night. Axe, Gibbs, and Murphy discuss the surprising vot...
The Elephant in the Room (with Lis Smith)
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Democratic strategist Lis Smith, author of Any Given Tuesday: A Political Love Story, joins Axe and Murphy to talk about the season finale of the Janu...
Build Back Biden (with Paul Begala)
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, formidable Hack and CNN contributor Paul Begala joins Gibbs and Murphy to discuss the unraveling of Build Back Better, the strategy of the ...
One More Item…
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Hacks are back to discuss whether the Department of Justice could indict Donald Trump, recent polling from The New York Times and what it portends...
Precedent-Shattering
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Hacks respond to a slightly delayed bat signal in this special edition of Hacks on Tap to break down the shocking testimony during the Jan. 6th he...
Prosecuting the Case (with Sarah Longwell)
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark and host of The Focus Group podcast, joins Axe and Gibbs to discuss how Trump voters are reacting to the Janu...
Atomic Clock of Corruption (with Amanda Carpenter)
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Carpenter, political columnist for The Bulwark, joins Axe and Murphy to discuss Trump’s political future in light of the Jan. 6 committee’s...
The Barr Tab (with John Heilemann)
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Heilemann, host of the Hell & High Water podcast and executive editor of The Recount, is back with Axe and Murphy to discuss the revelations from...
Introducing The Powers That Be: Daily
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Emmy Award-winning journalist Peter Hamby, along with the team of expert journalists at Puck, as they let you in on the real conversations inside...
California Scheming (with Dave Wasserman)
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Wasserman, US House editor of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, joins Axe and Gibbs to discuss the plethora of primaries happening aroun...
Swimming Against the Current (with Doug Sosnik)
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Sosnik, former senior advisor to President Bill Clinton, joins Gibbs and Murphy to discuss the headwinds Democrats face in the midterms and the i...