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When David Axelrod, Mike Murphy and Robert Gibbs 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.

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    • 4.8 • 307 Ratings

When David Axelrod, Mike Murphy and Robert Gibbs 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.

    Bad Options (with Whit Ayers and Jonathan Martin)

    Bad Options (with Whit Ayers and Jonathan Martin)

    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 esteemed guests: GOP pollster Whit Ayers and Jonathan Martin, renowned author of “This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden and the Battle for America’s Future". Together, they embark on a deep dive into the week's tumultuous news cycle, examining everything from the latest New York Times poll to Trump’s hush money jury selection, the challenges and opportunities for both parties on abortion and immigration messaging, foreign policy, campaign infrastructure, margins of error, the golden bachelor, and so much more! 

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Mixed Messages (with Sasha Issenberg)

    Mixed Messages (with Sasha Issenberg)

    This week, Axe and Murphy were joined by the distinguished Hack and renowned lie detective, Sasha Issenberg. Together, they delve into Trump's contradictory stance on abortion and his intriguing status as a Florida voter. The Hacks also dissect Biden's endeavors for student loan forgiveness, the evolving landscape of TikTok, the complexities of foreign policy, ongoing conflicts, the impact of social media, the rise of deep fakes, the lunar eclipse, and oh so much more!

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Gas & Eggs (with John Heilemann)

    Gas & Eggs (with John Heilemann)

    This week Axe & Murphy were joined by a fan favorite Hackeroo, the great John Heilemann. The guys discussed Biden’s three presidents event, Trump’s holiday messaging, campaign financing, margins of error, debates, gag orders, hush money, porn stars, and so much more!

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Bizarroland (with Bakari Sellers)

    Bizarroland (with Bakari Sellers)

    The week Axe and Murphy were joined by Bakari Sellers, a former South Carolina State Rep, current attorney, and political commentator—making his debut appearance on Hacks on Tap! The Hacks discussed the propitious time we find ourselves in (bet you can’t guess who chose that word), Trump as a Showman, recent polls and their contextual significance, one-party rule, running against the couch, as well as knives, forks, and geometry. And, of course, so much more!

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Nostalgia for Normalcy (with Maggie Haberman)

    Nostalgia for Normalcy (with Maggie Haberman)

    This week Gibbs and Murphy were joined by the scoop-master Hackeroo extraordinaire Maggie Haberman, who is the Senior Political Correspondent for the New York Times and author of “Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America”. The Hacks discuss Trump’s colorful rally in Dayton, the Ohio Senate race, Biden’s messaging problems and opportunities, and so much more. Tune in for the brilliant analysis, listen all the way through for all of Murphy’s insider gossip.

    • 58 min
    Dingbats with Chainsaws (with Amy Walter)

    Dingbats with Chainsaws (with Amy Walter)

    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 Hacks discuss Biden’s State of the Union speech and Katie Britt’s rebuttal. The guys also delve into discuss the state of the race, new campaign ads, the Trump Lobotomy Academy, guys in suits yelling at each other, loyalty purges and fun house mirrors. 

    • 1 hr 5 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
307 Ratings

307 Ratings

MattSeeleyHour ,

Love these guys. Murphy is the man.

Why do the Hacks bring on guests if they want to talk the entire time?

I can feel the awkward tension of the guests week after week, unable to get a word in edge wise. (Looking at you, Gibbs)

Just don’t have guests and let loose, gentlemen!

Love the show.

GXX22225 ,

Too many ads now. Hacks getting greedy.

Too many ads now.

JoeandJess ,

Hacks on Tap is a Smart Funny Show

This is a great show with smart politics insights that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Murphy is a great foil and a riot to listen to. He’s like a character from LA Confidential. Honestly, I even listen to the add reads because the banter is just too hysterical.

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