Episodes

  • A crazy RNC, the latest on President Biden, and how to win this fall

    A crazy RNC, the latest on President Biden, and how to win this fall
    Jul 19 2024
    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 Trump see in JD Vance? Turns out, flattery will get you a vice presidential nomination... but will he add any votes? Plus - is anything said at the RNC actually breaking through? And why 'unity' is the last word Joe would use to describe the RNC. When they try to pivot, you shouldn't fall for it. But the media will. And for your moment of Zen, take a minute and read David's message: https://x.com/DavidYankovich/status/1813723204512596024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • "End the noise, get to work, and win"

    "End the noise, get to work, and win"
    Jul 12 2024
    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 you're a threat to democracy, it's not going to end well... And why the winning contrast keeps getting clearer. What can Democrats do to really hammer it home? And what new issue data (not head to head polls) points to even more growth for Democrats this fall? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Even after all this - Trump is going to lose.

    Even after all this - Trump is going to lose.
    Jul 5 2024
    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 just sent a clear signal: this election matters even MORE now - so what does that mean for Democrats moving forward? Why Joe thinks that even though there are no easy answers - why Democrats can find optimism for the race in the fall and why yes, he'd still rather be us than them... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • "Yeah, but Trump is not going to win the presidency. He's that bad."

    "Yeah, but Trump is not going to win the presidency. He's that bad."
    Jun 28 2024
    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 struggled tonight - but why Trump didn't run away with the debate either. What's the biggest problem Joe Biden has to overcome? (Hint: it wasn't his performance.) And why does Joe think that regardless of tonight's results - Trump still won't be president? How Democrats should take heart in Joe Biden doing what's needed to beat Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • "This could be a blowout"

    "This could be a blowout"
    Jun 21 2024
    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 look at that new Fox News poll that has some VERY encouraging numbers under the hood. Turns out 34 felony convictions isn't actually a good thing... And what does Joe think President Biden has to do to win the debate next week? It all comes down to one word... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • More election results! MAGA should be very worried...

    More election results! MAGA should be very worried...
    Jun 14 2024
    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 Republicans... in Trump country, no less. How should Democrats message the Hunter Biden verdict? Joe thinks it's simpler than everyone is making it. And with more good news on the economy - will President Biden's performance start catching up to battleground Senate candidates? And Joe gets his crystal ball back out to answer a few listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • D-Day. 34 felony counts. Talk about a contrast!

    D-Day. 34 felony counts. Talk about a contrast!
    Jun 7 2024
    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 the media both-sidesing - being convicted of 34 felonies is very, very bad for Trump. Joe shoots down the fantasy that it actually *helps* him... and how should we all be campaigning about the verdict? And we check in on the rest of the campaign -- what new data is Joe looking at that shows Trump is toast? Watch President Biden's D-Day speech here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BAoMdOFRBg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • No freakouts required, Democrats!

    No freakouts required, Democrats!
    May 31 2024
    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 big trouble if Trump is convicted (and even if he isn't)? Why the Biden campaign's guerilla tactics matter. And no, Joe isn't freaking out - and neither should Democrats about Joe Biden's chances. Yes, we have work to do. But Joe explains why he'd rather be us than them. Finally - can anything be done about the Supreme Court? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins