Episodes 379
Avg. Duration 1h 1m
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Apple Rating 4.7 (7,793)
Since Jun 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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When David Axelrod, Mike Murphy, and John Heilemann 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.  From the Vox Media Podcast Network

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Recent Episodes

Too Big To Deny (with Adam Kinzinger)

Jun 09, 2026 57m

This week Axe and Murphy were joined by Air National Guard veteran, former Illinois Congressman, and January 6th Committee member Adam Kinzinger. The Hacks dive into Trump’s claims of election…

The Golden State of Play (with Ron Brownstein)

Jun 02, 2026 1h 9m

This week Axe and Murphy were joined by the great Ron Brownstein—veteran journalist, Bloomberg Opinion columnist, and CNN senior political analyst. The Hacks dive into Trump's preparations…

Fool’s Cubic Zirconia (with Sarah Longwell)

May 27, 2026 1h 16m

This week Axe and Heilemann were joined by were joined by focus group guru and Bulwark legend, Sarah Longwell. The Hacks dive into the Texas primary results, California’s governors and LA’s mayoral…

Strait to the Point (with Jonathan Martin)

May 19, 2026 1h 13m

This week Murphy and Heilemann are joined by Hacks regular and budding food influencer Jonathan Martin to dig into Trump’s latest polling, the un-bullsh!table issues actually shaping the race, and…

Race to the Bottom (with Addisu Demissie)

May 12, 2026 1h 5m

This week Axe and Murphy were joined by ace political wizard and veteran Democratic campaign manager Addisu Demissie. The Hacks dive into Trump’s new inflation numbers, Rubio and Vance vying for the…

The Cost of Not Listening (with Dave Wasserman)

May 05, 2026 1h 9m

This week Axe and Murphy are joined by the man who has seen it all—and has seen enough—Dave Wasserman of the Cook Political Report. The Hacks dive into Donald Trump’s frustrations with voters, the…

Tired of Being Tired (with John King)

Apr 28, 2026 1h 9m

This week, Axe and Murphy were joined by one of the all-time greats, John King of CNN. The Hacks dive into the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting and the broader conversation around…

The Liquor Cabinet (with Jonathan Martin)

Apr 21, 2026 1h 10m

This week, Murphy and Heilemann were joined by frequent Hacks flyer and host of On the Road, Politico’s Jonathan Martin! The Hacks dive into U.S./Iran negotiations, Vance’s foreign policy woes, chaos…

It’s the Theology, Stupid (with Doug Sosnik)

Apr 14, 2026 1h 1m

This week, Murphy and Heilemann welcome policy Hackeroo and Clintonworld veteran Doug Sosnik. The Hacks dive into Trump’s Twitter feud with Chicago’s Pope, high-stakes negotiations to end the war…

Gravity of the Situation (with Rahm Emanuel)

Apr 07, 2026 1h 4m

This week, Axe and Murphy are joined live and in person by Hack regular, former U.S. Ambassador, and former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel. The Hacks break down the escalating war with Iran and Trump’s…

TACO Tuesday (with Morris Katz)

Apr 01, 2026 1h 6m

This week, Axe and Heilemann dive into Trump’s Oval Office presser on the state of the war with Iran—and, of course, his ballroom. The Hacks also break down kitchen table issues, potential watershed…

Mad King Politics (with David Plouffe)

Mar 25, 2026 1h 4m

This week Axe and Murphy are joined by Campaign Manager Hackeroo David Plouffe — who ran Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign, later served as a senior White House advisor.The Hacks dive into another week of…

The Luck of the Midterms (with Amy Walter)

Mar 17, 2026 1h 7m

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Hackeroos! This week, Axe and Heilemann are joined by one of the greatest Hacks in all the land, Amy Walter—publisher and editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Report with…

On the Road (with Jonathan Martin)

Mar 10, 2026 1h 1m

This week, Axe and Murphy are joined by frequent flier in the Hackeroo Lounge, Jonathan Martin. JMart gives the Hacks a preview of his new Politico show, On the Road with Jonathan Martin, including…

Midterm Crossfire (with Mark McKinnon and Billy Begala)

Mar 04, 2026 1h 4m

This tumultuous week in the news, the Hacks are joined by not one but two expert Hackeroos. First up, Mark McKinnon — former adviser to George W. Bush and co-creator and co-host of The Circus — jumps…

SOTU Special

Feb 25, 2026 48m

This week Axe and Murphy burned the midnight oil to break down Trump’s State of the Union with Hackeroo extraordinaire Jonathan Martin. No spoilers here — the Hacks have kept you waiting long enough.…

Map-a-Lago (with Dave Wasserman)

Feb 17, 2026 1h 13m

This week Murphy and Heilemann were joined by the one and only Dave Wasserman of the Cook Political Report. The Hacks dive into Trump’s polling, the standoff over ICE funding, and the attention…

A Bigger Bowl (with Lis Smith)

Feb 10, 2026 1h 7m

This week, Axe and Heilemann were joined by Lis Smith, veteran Democratic strategist and political advisor. The Hacks dive into the Super Bowl and Bad Bunny’s halftime show, the battle for views, the…

Reading the Map (with Jonathan Martin)

Feb 03, 2026 1h 6m

Happy Tuesday, Hackeroos! This week Axe and Murphy are joined by repeat guest and all-around savant Jonathan Martin of Politico. The Hacks dive into the latest news, including the FBI raid of a…

Intentional Mayhem (with John Avlon)

Jan 27, 2026 1h 2m

This week Axe and Heilemann are joined by former Chief Beast, current journalist, and author John Avlon. The Hacks dig into the aftermath of a tumultuous weekend in Minnesota — and across the Trump…

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