Hacks On Tap
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Episodes
Mailbag-A-Palooza Extravaganza Extraordinaire
In this "Promised Mailbag" episode, David Axelrod, John Heilman, and Mike Murphy analyze the Republican midterm losses, attributing the defeat to…
Blue It All Up
Hacks on Tap hosts David Axelrod, John Heilman, and Mike Murphy analyze the historic 2024 midterm elections, comparing the Republican defeat to the 1974 post-Watergate wave.
The Count of Mar-a-Lago (With Jonathan Martin)
Hacks on Tap hosts David Axelrod, John Heilman, and Mike Murphy, joined by Jonathan Martin, analyze the chaotic final stretch of the 2026 midterm elections.
Yes We Flan (with Steve Schale & David Kochel)
Hosts Mike Murphy and Johnny Heilman analyze the tight Michigan Senate race, focusing on Abdul El-Sayed's struggles with Black and Jewish voters and a controversial ad by progressive activist Janku.
When Negative Goes Negative (with Sarah Longwell)
In this episode of Hacks on Tap, David Axelrod, John Heilman, and Mike Murphy analyze the political fallout from Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial ad…
The Juice the Base Play (With Addisu Demissie)
Hacks On Tap discusses the final two weeks of the midterms with guest Adesu DeMessi, analyzing how Trump’s chaotic rallies are failing to boost Republican turnout despite massive ad spending.
Split Happens (with Robert Gibbs and Karl Rove)
Hacks on Tap hosts discuss the impact of President Trump’s recent rallies and the controversial diesel deal with Russia on the upcoming midterm elections.
Wave Watch (with Doug Sosnik and Ron Brownstein)
Hosts David Axelrod, John Heilman, and Mike Murphy join political analysts Ron Brownstein and Doug Sosnick to analyze the 2026 midterm landscape.
For Whom the Poll Tolls (with John Anzalone and David Plouffe)
Hacks on Tap hosts David Axelrod, John Anzalone, and Mike Murphy analyze the 2026 midterm election landscape, highlighting President Trump's…
Pressing His Luck (with Whit Ayers)
Hacks On Tap hosts David Axelrod, John Heilman, and Mike Murphy, joined by pollster Whit Ayers, analyze the political fallout from President Trump banning major media outlets from the White House.
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.