Episodes 370
Avg. Duration 1h 1m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jun 2019
Latest Episode Apr 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

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…

The Ugliest American

Jan 20, 2026 1h 2m

This week all three Hackeroos (or Quackeroos) convened to take on a full fire hose of breaking news. The Hacks dive into Trump’s Nobel Piece Prize acquisition, his Davos trip, ICE’s provocative…

Flood the Zone, Lose the Plot (with Mark McKinnon)

Jan 13, 2026 1h 2m

It’s only the second week of the year, and the news cycle is already moving fast. Luckily, Axe and Heilemann are joined by legendary political strategist — and The Circus alum — Mark McKinnon to help…

Iraqozuela (with Ron Brownstein)

Jan 06, 2026 1h 3m

Happy New Year, Hackeroos — did we miss anything over the break? Luckily, Axe and Murphy reconvened bright and early with veteran journalist, columnist for Bloomberg Opinion, and senior political…

New Year's Special: On with Kara Swisher

Dec 30, 2025 1h 7m

Happy New Year, Hackeroos! While the guys are taking a well-earned break with family, we’re bringing you a great conversation from our friend Kara Swisher’s podcast, On with Kara Swisher. Kara is…

End of Year Show

Dec 16, 2025 1h 6m

The Hacks convene to sum up a year of very normal politics. The guys dive into Indiana Republicans’ rebuke of Trump’s redistricting plan, the tragic deaths of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner,…

The Canary in the Keystone Mine (with Bob Shrum)

Dec 09, 2025 1h 5m

This week Murphy and Heilemann were joined by a true political legend — a man who’s been Hacking up and down the ballot for more than sixty years — the inimitable Bob Shrum! The Hacks dig into…

Wag the Dog

Dec 03, 2025 1h

The Hacks are back! All three Hackeroos convened this week to discuss the Tennessee Special election, retiring members of congress and upcoming filing deadlines, Hegseth's latest, the tragic national…

Irrational exuberance (with Steve Israel)

Nov 18, 2025 1h 6m

In our final episode of the month, Axe and Heilemann were joined by frequent Hack, former congressman, and author Steve Israel. The Hacks dig into the vote to release the Epstein files, MTG’s latest…

Trumplated Age (with Astead Herndon)

Nov 12, 2025 1h 9m

This week, Axe and Murphy were joined by their new Vox Media colleague and veteran political reporter Astead Herndon. The Hacks dive into the potential end of the government shutdown, the future of…

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