Hacks On Tap
Episodes
Above the Fold (with Julie Pace)
Hacks on Tap analyzes the 2026 midterm strategy, debating whether the Republican convention was a disaster or a necessary move to motivate Trump’s base.
The Final Sprint
Hacks on Tap hosts David Axelrod, John Heilman, and Mike Murphy analyze the post-Labor Day sprint toward the midterm elections, predicting a…
The Hacks Present: Stay Tuned with Preet
Murphy introduces a substitute episode from Paritosh Bahara’s podcast featuring Sam Harris, as the Hacks on Tap team takes a Labor Day break.
Oh Canada! (With Jonathan Martin)
Hosts David Axelrod, John Heilman, and Mike Murphy, joined by Jonathan Martin, analyze President Trump’s trade war with Canada and its political…
Running on Empty (with Ron Brownstein)
Hacks on Tap hosts David Axelrod, John Heilman, and Mike Murphy are joined by Ron Brownstein to analyze President Trump’s plummeting approval ratings and their impact on the upcoming midterms.
Goat Rodeo (with Addisu Demissie)
Hacks on Tap hosts David Axelrod, John Heilman, and guest Adisu DeMessi analyze the razor-thin Wisconsin gubernatorial primary between David Crowley and Francesca Hung.
The Midwest Strikes Back
Hacks on Tap hosts David Axelrod, John Heilemann, and Mike Murphy analyze Abdul El-Sayed’s narrow primary victory in Michigan, debating whether his…
The Cannibal King (with Jonathan Martin)
Hacks on Tap hosts David Axelrod, John Heilman, and Mike Murphy, joined by comedian Jonathan Martin, critique Donald Trump’s disastrous White House Correspondents’ Dinner speech.
Iran Out of Patience (with Maggie Haberman)
Hacks on Tap hosts interview journalist Maggie Haberman about her book on Trump’s Iran war, detailing how the president ignored expert warnings and dismissed regime change concerns.
Lust but Verify (with Jonathan Freedland)
Hacks on Tap hosts discuss the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham, analyzing his political evolution from a McCain ally to a Trump supporter.