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That Trippi Show
If you're looking for someone who actually knows how presidential and national politics works to explain what's going on in 30 minutes or less, this is the show for you. Joe Trippi is a longtime Democratic campaign manager who ran the progressive Howard Dean presidential campaign in 2004 and the historic Doug Jones Senate campaign to defeat Roy Moore in 2017. He's seen it all and isn't bogged down by the viral tweets or hot takes du jour. He's looking past the headlines to answer the questions…
Episodes
- That Trippi Show
Republicans Admit Trump Lost The Debate
Today, a friend of the show, Trygve Olson, joins us. A few days after the debate, it's safe to say Vice President Kamala Harris shut out Donald Trump in front…
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"Why Trump should be extremely worried in the last 9 weeks"
We're officially post-Labor Day! While it might feel like we've been in high gear for a while, believe it or not, many voters are just now tuning in. Joe…
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Kamala's winning strategy with less than 70 days to go
Why does it seem like Democratic attacks on Trump are breaking through now? Joe explains why it was always the contrast - and how Kamala Harris opens up new…
- That Trippi Show
Bringing the joy from the DNC
Joe and Alex report live from the DNC in Chicago. Who made the biggest impact speaking in prime time? Will the momentum continue? And talk about mad. Trump's…
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Another "perfect" recording - Trump's back on Twitter and it won't matter
We're at the point where the avalanche of good polls for Kamala Harris are just impossible to ignore. What should we really be paying attention to? Joe has his…
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"Embrace the joy, reject the hate" - A new formula for winning this fall
Joe and Alex are back with why the Harris nomination - and Walz pick for VP - have unlocked a new, powerful contrast that Joe thinks will beat Trump and "JV"…
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"The absolute weirdness machine is sinking"
Momentum is everything on campaigns. Joe and Alex explain why Kamalamentum is real - and it is spectacular. It's not going away anytime soon. And on the other…
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Coconutpilled!
It's official - Joe Biden is not running for re-election. Joe weighs in on his historic Oval Office address - and why it should remind all of us why we elected…
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A crazy RNC, the latest on President Biden, and how to win this fall
Of course, news breaks while Joe and Alex are explaining the Democrats' best path forward to the Presidency... what does Joe think is coming next? What did…
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"End the noise, get to work, and win"
The sky is not falling! Joe explains how Democrats can end the noise, get to work - and beat Donald Trump this fall. Hint: when 53% of undecided voters think…
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Even after all this - Trump is going to lose.
Joe and Alex discuss the fallout from last week's debate performance - and the fallout from one of the scariest Supreme Court rulings in recent memory. SCOTUS…
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"Yeah, but Trump is not going to win the presidency. He's that bad."
Yes, we do talk about the debate. Yes, Alex watched steeplechase too. But where do both candidates go from here? Joe explains why - yes, President Biden…
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"This could be a blowout"
Joe and Alex discuss the latest from the Sunshine State... why Florida might be closer than people realize. And what does that mean nationally? We zoom out and…
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More election results! MAGA should be very worried...
Another big warning sign for Trump and MAGA after a massive underperformance in Ohio. Why Sherrod Brown has to be optimistic after a 20 point decline for…
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D-Day. 34 felony counts. Talk about a contrast!
Thursday marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day -- hear why Joe thinks the contrast between Trump and President Biden has never been clearer. And do not believe…
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No freakouts required, Democrats!
Has the damage already been done with Trump's criminal trial? Joe and Alex discuss just how bad a guilty verdict could be for Trump. What two matters signal…
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Turns out, Trump's the sucker- Joe Biden's strategic masterclass
Two candidates, two speeches -- why President Biden's Morehouse speech and Trump's NRA debacle sum up the contrast between the two. It's not just about what…
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"Almost everything is up for grabs"
We spend a lot of time talking about the odds - and not enough time talking about the stakes for 2024. Mike Podhorzer joins Joe and Alex to discuss the…
- That Trippi Show
"Put country over party and we beat Trump. That's it. That's the whole ballgame" - with Trygve Olson
Our friend Trygve Olson rejoins the show to talk about the latest in the race -- and some things under the hood that may surprise you. Where are President…
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Rick Wilson is in the house! How we're going to beat Trump...
Our friend Rick Wilson joins the show for his unique take on the keys to sending Trump back to his golden toilet in November. What are the 3 reasons why Rick…
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"Don't fall for the massive GOP head fake"
More than a week into the Sleepy Don election interference trial, are Trump's legal troubles finally catching up to him? Joe explains just how damaging they've…
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A Senate Democratic fundraising avalanche burying MAGA
Joe and Alex zoom out to answer the most common listener question from 2024.The massive momentum shift towards President Biden in almost every recent poll is…
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Steve Bannon's not-so-secret plan for 100 years of MAGA rule with Isaac Arnsdorf
What's behind the MAGA movement? On a special guest episode, Isaac Arnsdorf joins Joe and Alex to discuss his new book "Finish What We Started - The MAGA…
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Trump's "Sledgehammer" problem
One spoiler down, another to go. No Labels is out of the Presidential fight - but Joe gets into why Trumpland is feeling good about RFK Jr. - including…
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"The must read of the decade" - exposing Trump's 2025 takeover blueprint
Joe and Alex discuss a bombshell New York Times piece from our friend Tom Edsall on just how deep the Trump dark money apparatus goes -- over 100 groups, $2…
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The "Lost Middle" with Scott Klug
Joe and Alex are joined by former Congressman Scott Klug, host of the "Lost in the Middle" podcast. Scott's exploring the stories of Americans who are "lost"…
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"This isn't going to end well for Trump and MAGA"
More positive momentum for Joe Biden this week in battleground states - Joe and Alex get into the numbers that really matter. And why the Alabama special…
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Are you better off than you were four years ago? Trump isn't gonna like the answer.
Joe and Alex answer Trump's insane question - and the answer is yes, we sure are. Joe takes a look at North Carolina again - and why another statewide MAGA…
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"The dumbest veepstakes of all time" and it isn't even Trump!
Joe and Alex discuss yet another fiasco for the MAGA House GOP. How Democrats were able to turn the Hur hearing against the Republicans in their own hearing -…
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The hidden "loud and strong" vote to stop Trump coming this November
With Super Tuesday in the books, why Joe and Alex agree... with Karl Rove? It turns out that calling your primary opponent's voters "communists" might not be a…
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Why the math just doesn't work for Trump
Another primary in the books -- why does Joe think the math in Michigan heavily favors Joe Biden? And why Trump nuking GOP early voting might turn out…
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The Trump scam finally catches up to him
Turns out when most of your money is going to pay legal fees, people don't like to donate to your campaign. Joe gets into why Republicans have a huge hard…
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War, Music, and Trippi's covert negotiations with Bill Carter
In a special guest episode, author and screenwriter Bill Carter joins Joe and Alex to discuss his new movie "Kiss the future" - a powerful story about the…
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MAGA's Taylor Swift psyop?
Another huge win for Democrats this week in NY-03... so why is the media saying, and this is an actual headline, "Democrats' Joe Biden Problem Got Worse With…
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We're going to kick Trump's ass this year" with Simon Rosenberg
Our friend Simon Rosenberg joins Joe and Alex to discuss why he's still optimistic about 2024 - yes, even after the special counsel report last week. How can…
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Two epic MAGA faceplants spell bad news for Trump
MAGA Mike had one job! And he messed it up! Why his inability to count votes is big trouble for Trump in November. And why the impeachment failure will hurt…
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"The Confederate in the Attic" - with Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman
Authors of "Find Me the Votes: A Hard-Charging Georgia Prosecutor, a Rogue President, and the Plot to Steal an American Election" Michael Isikoff and Daniel…
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The keys to the Trump's evangelical kingdom, with Tim Alberta
Author and journalist Tim Alberta joins the show for a special guest episode - talking everything from his new book, "The Kingdom, The Power, and The Glory…
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"The dumbest campaign in modern American history"
With New Hampshire in the books - Joe looks under the hood at some shocking numbers for Trump in both New Hampshire and Iowa. And why the numbers are even…
- That Trippi Show
A huge red flag for Trump from Iowa
Joe and Alex break down Iowa - and what it means for the MAGA GOP primary moving forward. What's the big red flag for Trump we saw coming out of Iowa? What did…
- That Trippi Show
The biggest problem for Trump (and the GOP field) in Iowa and NH...
With just days to the Iowa caucus and NH less than two weeks away, what is the biggest problem every candidate faces right now? Joe goes into why the race…
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The most important thing Joe Biden can do right now... and he's doing it
Happy New Year! Joe and Alex are back to talk about a very eventful holiday break. More good news on the economy - why is it so important to repeat it? With…
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Why Trump is weaker than you think - and what the polls are getting wrong, with Trygve Olson
Our friend Trygve Olson joins us to dig into the 2024 race. Why Joe thinks Trump is weaker than pundits believe -- and what all the polls are getting wrong…
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Joe's 3 reasons things are looking even better going into 2024
Joe and Alex dive into some more good news for Joe Biden - have we turned the corner on how voters see the economy? Joe's 3 reasons why we should all be…
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Why everyone's missing Trump's biggest reason to worry
Joe and Alex check in on a TON of really good economic numbers -- and why it's all good news for President Biden. When will voters come around on the economy?…
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"We're Trump Davidians" - Believe what Trumpland is telling you, with Jon Karl
ABC Chief Political Correspondent and author Jon Karl joins the show to discuss his new book, "Tired of Winning: Donald Trump and the end of the Grand Old…
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How Democrats are winning the West and omens for 2024 surprises with Mark Z. Barabak
Mark Barabak, columnist at the LA Times, joins Joe and Alex in the first of many 2024 breakdowns -- and this time, it's all about the New West. Of course, the…
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From UFO conspiracies to Alex Jones lies to January 6th... with Garrett Graff
What happens when the government doesn't know something? Is it a cover up? Or just more conspiracy fodder? From one conspiracy to another - our friend Garrett…
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"Gotta get louder than the liars" with Brian Stelter
Longtime "Reliable Sources" host and author Brian Stelter joins the show with a sneak preview of his new book "Network of Lies" - and you guessed it - it's all…
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So much winning! (unless you're Glenn Youngkin)
Joe and Alex recap a big week for Democrats - and for Joe Biden. Ohio, Virginia, and Kentucky all make it clear: when voters see MAGA coming for their…
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"The hijacker is never really popular on the plane" - with Stuart Stevens
Friend and Lincoln Project colleague Stuart Stevens joins the pod to talk about his new book: "The Conspiracy to End America." There are five elements at work…
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"Great, you got the brass ring, buddy, have fun with it"
Speaker watch 2023 (part infinity) is over. Why Joe thinks it might not be over... and how MAGA handed Democrats a huge gift with their Speaker pick. Trump and…
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Trump's legal defense (and Jim Jordan's speaker bid)
Breaking news out of Georgia while Joe and Alex record this week's episode - Sidney Powell pled guilty in Fulton County. Why her plea is a big deal. And why…
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"Your problem is that you're looking at this rationally, not as a cult member."
The GOP is completely derelict in their duty to America, to democracy, and our allies like Israel. Joe gets into the clear contrast between Joe Biden's clear…
- That Trippi Show
"GOP surprised the face-eating leopards ate their faces"
Ding-dong! McCarthy's out! Joe and Alex take a break from laughing to point out just how unsurprising it is. The headlines should all talk about face-eating…
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"Messy?" That's very generous...
We talk about this week's GOP debate as quickly as we can - and why we really don't need to talk about it. Joe wonders about how a campaign team could let…
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A house of crazies and muttering about jumpsuits
Trump's telling the MAGA House to shut down the government to avoid his prosecution - and we hear that behind the scenes, he's picking out his prison…
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"Sometimes, you just gotta call out their BS"
They just can't help themselves. Why impeachment (not to mention another shutdown attempt) will backfire on MAGA in the places they need help the most. 18…
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One poll 14 months out, or 40 years of Presidential results?
We really need to stop handwringing about these polls! Joe gets into why 40 years of presidential elections show just how meaningless any poll 14 months out…
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"You don't have to outrun the bear, you just have to outrun the rest of the field"
Need advice? Joe's got you covered. Tons of questions from listeners about what candidates ought to be doing right now. How do you win Iowa and New Hampshire?…