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That Trippi Show

Legendary Democratic campaign manager Joe Trippi skips the hot takes, outrage of the day, and viral tweets and breaks down how presidential and national politics work in 30 minutes or less. From Howard Dean's that reimagined modern presidential campaigns to the historic Senate victory of Doug Jones Senate over Roy Moore, Joe hasn't just seen it all - he's been in the thick of it. That Trippi Show answers the question that matter: How do Democrats win key races moving forward and save American democracy?
That Trippi Show
You Don't Have To Outrun The Bear, You Just Have To Outrun The Rest of The Field
How do you win Iowa and New Hampshire? What candidates can learn from Gary Hart? Plus - does foreign policy really matter at this stage? And a few more questions answered in Joe's "lightning round."
September 1, 2023
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Two Completely Different Worlds.
Who won the first GOP debate? You wouldn't know based on watching the coverage. Joe thinks he knows - but why won't he tell us who it is? What could change in Iowa? Plus, why we saw so many hopefuls tanking with general election voters in real time.
August 25, 2023
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"It's Not A Political Party; It's An Authoritarian Movement"
Joe is joined by Reed Galen, co-founder of the Lincoln Project, to talk all things Trump indictments and what to expect. Hint: We've still gotta beat him at the ballot box. And if you didn't think it was a vast criminal conspiracy before... of course there's video.
August 18, 2023
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"Trust Me, I've Seen This Movie Before." Ohio, The Economy, And More
What does Joe think Ohio really shows about the MAGA cult? Joe explains why 57% (and counting) is a huge number and why it's further proof the red wave was never happening in 2022. But what does it mean going forward?
August 11, 2023
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"The One We Really Have To Win" All Eyes On Ohio With David Pepper
It's another major test of a functioning democracy: A hugely consequential change to Ohio's Constitution will succeed or fail next week. David Pepper joins Joe and Alex to run down what's happening in the special election.
August 4, 2023
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"I Don't Even Have A Word For How Despicable It Is"
Joe and Alex dive into some polling so bad we just had to talk about it. If you buy that Trump's winning women after losing them by 15 in 2020 and Dobbs - well, you can probably stop listening. So why are these polls even coming out? Joe has a theory.
July 28, 2023
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"It's Been Over Since He Came Down The Damn Escalator"
Could the entire GOP field be having a worse week? Why the looming batch of indictments probably won't hurt Trump in the primary, but Joe thinks he could make the difference in the general. Yeah, Ron DeSantis is having a horrible week, is he the worst primary candidate ever? All of this is good news for Joe Biden, but why does Joe think his ceiling is even higher?
July 21, 2023
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What Can You Trust? An AI Deep Dive With Bart Myers
We've been promising another AI episode, and we're really excited about this one. Our friend Bart Myers, founder of Countable, joins the show to talk about the latest developments in AI and what it means for campaigns -- especially in the current social media environment.
July 14, 2023
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"The Biggest Bullet Dodged In The History Of Democracy" With Rick Hasen
Was the Supreme Court decision in Moore v. Harper a big win - or a bullet dodged? UCLA law professor Rick Hasen rejoins Joe and Alex to discuss the implications of what looks like a big win for democracy -- but could it also be a time bomb?
July 7, 2023
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Two Coups Enter... No Coups Leave?
David Pepper joins Joe and Alex to talk about... multiple coups this week? Why the failed coup in Russia is bad news for Putin. Plus - what's next after the Moore v. Harper decision? What does it mean for 2024?
June 30, 2023
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"We're Entering Uncharted Waters As A Democracy" With Trygve Olson
Our friend Trygve Olson joins us to discuss a landmark new study -- one of the largest surveys in American political history, tracking extremism and polarization. How did we get here?
June 23, 2023
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"We've Been The Luckiest People In The History Of The World" With Joe Klein
Is our democracy missing something? Joe Klein has an idea that might have been better for CNN than turning into the Trump News Network. Plus, how RFK Jr.'s Presidential run is the ultimate example of indulgence. And why history will look back on Joe Biden's presidency as one of the great ones.
June 16, 2023
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"They Can't Get Their Party Back" with Celinda Lake
With all the new entrants into the 2024 GOP primary - does it really matter? Pollster and longtime Democratic strategist Celinda Lake joins Joe and Alex - and you won't be surprised at what her answer is. What might the conventional wisdom on swing voters be missing? And what three factors does Celinda see as defining the race?
June 9, 2023

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