Nobody Knows Anything

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Rob Flaherty and Jesse Lehrich, both veterans of Presidential campaigns, host a twice weekly live show about the news, politics, and our stupid, broken political system. An insiders show for outsiders, they'll look at the polling, prediction markets, and DC conventional wisdom about who's wrong (and it will often be them).  It's a show for people who love politics but hate themselves.  Coming April 12th, new episodes on Monday and Friday mornings. 

  1. 14h ago

    Everything you need to know about Governors races

    Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse are joined by guests from the Democratic Governors Association to break down the 2026 political landscape and the races that could reshape the country heading into the midterms. They start with Donald Trump's escalating feud with the media, including his threat to have the FCC go after Kristen Welker, and debate what his record on political endorsements actually says about his influence within the Republican Party. The conversation then turns to the governors' map, where the DGA guests lay out the races Democrats are defending, the states where they're going on offense, and why the party believes it has a real opportunity to regain a majority of governors' mansions for the first time since the Obama era. They dig into key contests in Georgia, Ohio, Iowa, Nevada, Arizona, Texas and Florida, discussing the candidates, the political environment, and why Democrats are increasingly optimistic about their chances in several traditionally difficult states. From there, they head to Georgia for a closer look at the Senate race between Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins, including Collins' increasingly controversial ties to figures associated with Nazi and white nationalist movements. They ask whether Collins' "Nazi problem" could derail his campaign, why Ossoff is currently in such a strong position, and how Georgia's gubernatorial race between Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican opposition could give Democrats an even bigger opportunity in the state. Finally, the episode looks ahead to 2028, with a discussion of Kamala Harris' potential presidential ambitions, AOC's recent staff shakeup, and the growing competition over the future direction of the Democratic Party. They debate whether Democrats should embrace a wide-open presidential primary and why the next cycle could bring a much more consequential fight over what the party actually stands for. Subscribe to the Nobody Knows Anything Youtube Channel  Follow Nobody Knows Anything on Instagram.  Follow Nobody Knows Anything on Twitter (X??) Follow Rob on Twitter and Jesse on Twitter  Email us at whatsup@Nobodyknows.wtf

  2. 4d ago

    Donald Trump gives Democrats a gift: more Donald Trump (with Pat Dennis of American Bridge)

    Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse are joined in studio by Pat Dennis, president of Democratic superPAC American Bridge, for a wide-ranging look at the political battles shaping the 2026 midterms. They start in South Carolina, where Darline Graham’s primary victory raises questions about just how vulnerable Republicans may be in states that looked safely red—and whether Democrats should be competing everywhere the numbers give them even a narrow opening.  The conversation then turns to Donald Trump’s plans for the midterms, including his push to put himself at the center of Republican campaign advertising and the GOP’s unusual upcoming midterm convention. Pat explains why Republicans may be making a mistake by nationalizing races that could otherwise be fought on local issues, while the group digs into the messages that are actually resonating with voters—especially the cost of living and corruption. They also examine Trump’s tariffs, the fight over beef prices, and the growing frustration among Republicans with the direction of the party. From there, they get into one of the Democratic Party’s most persistent internal fights: Hasan Piker’s role in the Michigan Senate race and whether Democrats are helping Republicans by turning a controversial Twitch streamer into a national political figure. That leads to a broader debate over how Democrats should handle provocative voices on the left, before they tackle the party’s approach to Israel and Gaza and Jared Moskowitz’s appointment to a key House foreign policy subcommittee. And for the political nerds, there’s plenty in the weeds: Pat breaks down a consequential campaign-finance ruling over television advertising rates and why it could give Democratic candidates with strong small-dollar fundraising a major advantage. They also discuss Rob Sand’s refreshingly blunt approach to Democratic politics, why candidates might benefit from simply answering questions honestly, and whether the Iowa Democrat is an early name to watch for 2028.  Finally, the group gets into the increasingly complicated politics of AI and data centers, debating whether voters’ opposition is really about technology—or something much more local and straightforward: not wanting a giant data center in their backyard. Subscribe to the Nobody Knows Anything Youtube Channel  Follow Nobody Knows Anything on Instagram.  Follow Nobody Knows Anything on Twitter (X??) Follow Rob on Twitter and Jesse on Twitter  Email us at whatsup@Nobodyknows.wtf

  3. Aug 24

    Could a Democrat win South Carolina? (with SC Senate Candidate Dr. Annie Andrews)

    Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse are joined by Lauren Hitt and South Carolina Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews to unpack a rapidly shifting political landscape heading into the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential race. They dig into whether Democrats can actually compete in deep-red South Carolina, the Republican runoff between Darline Graham and Ralph Norman, and why Andrews believes Democrats have a real opening in a state where Trump remains deeply influential. From there, they examine Donald Trump's role in the midterms, including his push to campaign for Republican candidates, his focus on the White House ballroom, and whether his involvement is ultimately helping or hurting the GOP. They also break down the Senate map and debate whether Democrats are genuinely positioned to retake the Senate in 2026, with races in Michigan, Maine, Ohio, Texas, Iowa, Alaska, South Carolina and beyond potentially reshaping the balance of power. The conversation then turns to Hakeem Jeffries' private meeting with Jared Kushner, the Democrats' struggle to articulate a compelling affordability agenda, and the growing tensions around outside spending in Democratic races—including AIPAC's involvement in the Michigan Senate contest. Finally, the panel looks ahead to 2028 and the growing buzz around Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, asking whether his ability to win over voters in one of America's reddest states could make him the next Bill Clinton—and whether his brand of Democratic politics offers a path back to the White House. Subscribe to the Nobody Knows Anything Youtube Channel  Follow Nobody Knows Anything on Instagram.  Follow Nobody Knows Anything on Twitter (X??) Follow Rob on Twitter and Jesse on Twitter  Email us at whatsup@Nobodyknows.wtf

  4. Aug 20

    Is it mean to make fun of the President’s printer?

    Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse unpack a wild week in Democratic politics, from a stunning Florida Senate primary upset to growing backlash against data centers and the early battle for the 2028 presidential nomination. They break down how Angie Nixon, a card-carrying DSA member, defeated heavily funded establishment candidate Alex Vindman, and what the result says about the Democratic Party's ongoing struggle between its establishment and socialist wings. They then turn to Alaska, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, where Mary Peltola's strong primary showing, a surprise Democratic special-election win in a deep-red Pennsylvania district, and the messy Ed Markey–Seth Moulton Senate primary offer clues about the political environment heading toward the midterms. They discuss whether Democrats are genuinely positioned for a strong 2026, and whether Republicans should be worried about their performance in traditionally safe districts. From there, the conversation shifts to one of the biggest emerging political fights: data centers. They examine Josh Shapiro's dramatic shift from promoting AI and data-center investment to imposing some of the nation's strictest restrictions, and why Republicans are now warning that the backlash against data centers could cost them Senate seats. The discussion explores the growing political collision between Big Tech, AI, local communities, and voters. Finally, they look ahead to 2028, including the growing anti-DSA push within the Democratic Party and the early positioning of Pete Buttigieg and Mark Kelly. They debate whether Democrats should distance themselves from the socialist left or find a way to bring an increasingly influential part of their coalition into the fold, before turning to Jon Ossoff, Natalie Harp, and the bizarre political story surrounding Trump's so-called "human printer." Subscribe to the Nobody Knows Anything Youtube Channel  Follow Nobody Knows Anything on Instagram.  Follow Nobody Knows Anything on Twitter (X??) Follow Rob on Twitter and Jesse on Twitter  Email us at whatsup@Nobodyknows.wtf

  5. Aug 17

    Zohran's Pollster tells us whether polls are broken

    Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse unpack the latest Democratic primary fallout in Wisconsin and Michigan, the growing political fight over data centers and AI, and what these battles could reveal about where voters are headed in the 2026 midterms. They break down the aftermath of Wisconsin’s razor-thin primary, the role of late-deciding voters, and why Democrats and Republicans alike are suddenly scrambling to take an anti-data-center position. From there, they turn to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the extraordinary amount of attention surrounding her, from her decision to publicly document her egg-freezing journey to the backlash over her comments about “woke” politics. They discuss AOC’s unusually direct relationship with voters, why her authenticity continues to set her apart from other politicians, and whether she is prepared to handle the intense spotlight of a potential 2028 presidential campaign.  The episode then takes a deep dive into the state of political polling with Jane Rayburn, principal and co-founder of Workbench Strategy and a pollster for Zohran Mamdani. Rayburn explains what really happened with the recent polling in Wisconsin and Michigan, whether the polls were actually “wrong,” how late-deciding voters can reshape a race, and why public polling and internal campaign polling serve very different purposes. Finally, Rayburn shares lessons from Mamdani’s campaign, including how the campaign used polling to identify and mobilize key groups of voters, why affordability needs to be more than just a Democratic buzzword, and what Democrats and progressives can learn from Mamdani’s focus on concrete policies, constituent service, and communicating a clear vision for government. Subscribe to the Nobody Knows Anything Youtube Channel  Follow Nobody Knows Anything on Instagram.  Follow Nobody Knows Anything on Twitter (X??) Follow Rob on Twitter and Jesse on Twitter  Email us at whatsup@Nobodyknows.wtf

  6. Aug 12

    Wisconsin’s Shocking Upset. (LIVE with Holly Otterbein, Sam Cornale, Quentin Fulks and more)

    Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse stay up late for an absolutely chaotic night of Democratic primary results, breaking down David Crowley’s stunning upset over Francesca Hong in Wisconsin and what the race reveals about the fight between progressives and the Democratic establishment. With Wisconsin’s returns coming in slowly and the outcome swinging wildly by the minute, they unpack the polling misses, Tony Evers’ late endorsement of Crowley, Hong’s campaign strategy, the impact of the data-center issue, and why the state’s Democratic electorate proved so difficult to predict. They also look beyond Wisconsin, discussing Peggy Flanagan’s Minnesota primary win, Luke Bronin’s defeat of longtime incumbent John Larson in Connecticut, and the broader anti-establishment and generational-change forces reshaping Democratic primaries. Along the way, they debate what “electability” really means, whether Democrats are too quick to label candidates as establishment or unelectable, and how campaigns should balance grassroots organizing, paid media, persuasion and turnout. The conversation then turns to Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan victory and what his performance could mean for AOC, the future of progressive politics, and the 2028 presidential race. They examine whether candidates on the left can win in swing states, how progressives need to adapt outside places like New York and California, and why communication, coalition-building and electability may matter more than ideological labels. Finally, they dig into the Democratic coalition itself, including the role of Black voters, young voters and college-educated voters, before the night descends into election-night chaos involving recount rules, missing USB drives, delayed Milwaukee results, and the very real question of whether anyone will ever get to bed. Through it all, the hosts are joined by Holly Otterbein, Sam Cornale, Quentin Fulks, Dan Kanninen, Devin Remiker and Addisu Demissie for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the strangest primary nights of the cycle. Subscribe to the Nobody Knows Anything Youtube Channel  Follow Nobody Knows Anything on Instagram.  Follow Nobody Knows Anything on Twitter (X??) Follow Rob on Twitter and Jesse on Twitter  Email us at whatsup@Nobodyknows.wtf

  7. Aug 10

    Voice Note: Jesse on the Michigan Primary Fall Out

    Jesse looks ahead to another big night of primary results while taking stock of where the Democratic Party stands after Abdul El-Sayed’s stunning Michigan Senate primary victory. After a bruising campaign, El-Sayed is getting an increasingly unified show of support from across the Democratic coalition, with Haley Stevens, Pete Buttigieg, Gavin Newsom, Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, and others helping rally behind his general election campaign. But Jesse asks whether El-Sayed has learned the right lessons from his unexpectedly narrow victory—and whether his shift toward a more welcoming, big-tent message can help Democrats hold together heading into November. He also breaks down the Republican response to El-Sayed, including what he describes as an overtly racist campaign focused on his Muslim identity, and why that attack could ultimately help bring Democrats and the broader progressive coalition together behind him. The conversation then turns to one of the most unexpected political issues emerging from this year's primaries: data centers. From Michigan's 7th District to Kansas and Wisconsin, opposition to data center development has become a surprisingly powerful grassroots issue, helping progressive candidates defeat well-funded establishment-backed opponents and reshape Democratic primaries. Finally, Jesse previews the races to watch on the upcoming Election Night Live, including the South Carolina Senate special primary to replace Lindsey Graham, the Minnesota Senate showdown between Peggy Flanagan and Angie Craig, the bizarre Minnesota governor's race involving Mike Lindell, and Francesca Hong's closely watched Wisconsin gubernatorial primary. With establishment Democrats increasingly nervous about the direction of the party—and candidates discovering new ways to build grassroots momentum—the next round of primaries could offer another revealing look at where Democrats are headed. Subscribe to the Nobody Knows Anything Youtube Channel  Follow Nobody Knows Anything on Instagram.  Follow Nobody Knows Anything on Twitter (X??) Follow Rob on Twitter and Jesse on Twitter  Email us at whatsup@Nobodyknows.wtf

  8. Aug 5

    Abdul wins. Barely. Here’s how and why. (LIVE with Lauren Hitt, Caitlin Legacki, Liam Donovan and more)

    Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse go live throughout one of the biggest Democratic primary nights of the year, reacting in real time as results roll in from Michigan's high-stakes Senate race. With Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens locked in a closely watched contest, they break down what the results could mean not only for Michigan, but for the future direction of the Democratic Party. Joined by an all-star lineup of guests—including former AOC communications director Lauren Hitt, former Haley Stevens advisor Caitlin Legacki, Republican strategist Liam Donovan, journalists, campaign operatives, and voices live from Abdul El-Sayed's victory party—the conversation explores whether progressives are reshaping the Democratic coalition, how campaigns are evolving in the social media era, and why authenticity, online messaging, and grassroots organizing have become just as important as traditional political strategy. Along the way, they discuss the battle between the Democratic establishment and the party's progressive wing, what El-Sayed's victory means for Democrats heading into the general election, the future of Michigan politics, and why this primary could have major implications for the road to 2028. As results continue to unfold live on air, the panel also examines key House races, party unity, the changing role of political communication, and what both Democrats and Republicans can learn from one of the most consequential election nights of the cycle. Subscribe to the Nobody Knows Anything Youtube Channel  Follow Nobody Knows Anything on Instagram.  Follow Nobody Knows Anything on Twitter (X??) Follow Rob on Twitter and Jesse on Twitter  Email us at whatsup@Nobodyknows.wtf

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Rob Flaherty and Jesse Lehrich, both veterans of Presidential campaigns, host a twice weekly live show about the news, politics, and our stupid, broken political system. An insiders show for outsiders, they'll look at the polling, prediction markets, and DC conventional wisdom about who's wrong (and it will often be them).  It's a show for people who love politics but hate themselves.  Coming April 12th, new episodes on Monday and Friday mornings. 

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  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
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