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This weekend's massive Army parade in Washington, D.C.—set for June 14th and coinciding with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday—has sparked controversy and curiosity. Michael first gets the military perspective from Admiral James Stavridis, followed by candid reactions from listeners (including those who've marched in such parades themselves). Then Axios' Alex Isenstadt joins to unpack the behind-the-scenes planning, costs, optics, and political symbolism. Is this a patriotic celebration or a campaign-styled spectacle? You decide. Original air date 10 June 2025.

This week, Murphy is still flying solo—but he's not alone. He's joined by veteran GOP strategist and communications pro Doug Heye, along with Axios senior political reporter Alex Isenstadt, author of the new book Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power. The Hacks dig into Senator Chris Van Hollen's visit with Kilmar Ábrego García, dissect the evolution from Trump 1.0 to Trump 2.0, and unpack all the political mayhem in between.

First: a conversation with Axios Senior Political reporter Alex Isenstadt about his new book "Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power." Then we speak with Lingling Wei, chief China correspondent for the Wall Street Journal -- about the brewing trade war between the U.S. and China and the impact of retaliatory tariffs. Plus: with TAX DAY earlier this week – a discussion about tax fairness and future of the Trump tax cuts with Pete Sepp of the National Taxpayers Union and David Kass of Americans for Tax Fairness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran allegedly plotted to assassinate President Donald Trump late last year. But that's not stopping the Trump administration from trying to strike a nuclear deal with Iran. This episode was produced by Gabrielle Berbey and Travis Larchuk, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King. Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: http://www.vox.com/members Further reading: Revenge by Alex Isenstadt. Newspaper front pages at a kiosk in Tehran as talks with the US begin. Photo by ATTA KENARE/AFP via Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liberation Week has come and gone, and now we're in the pause phase. The tariffs? Temporarily stalled. The market? Down, then up, then down again. We're in a holding pattern — with one major exception: the trade war with China is not only still on, it's intensifying.So what did we learn from all this? The answer starts and ends with Trump. The Democrats have branded him the “chaos president,” and they might not be wrong — but maybe not in the way they think. I don't believe Trump sees chaos as a liability. I think he sees it as a strength. When the world is spinning, he can sit back, watch the options unfold, and pick the off-ramp that benefits him most.This isn't about 4D chess or reckless stumbling. It's about comfort in disorder. Trump's not detail-oriented. He doesn't care if the tariffs were slapped together or if mixed messages were coming out of his administration. That's not the game he's playing. He thrives in the swirl, in the noise, and when the moment is right, he chooses a direction — and makes a deal.This matters politically. If the economy craters, Trump owns his executive-order recession. But if it doesn't? If this all just amounts to turbulence before stabilization? Then Democrats are stuck.Because for all the clumsiness and confusion, Trump did a thing. And that matters. In a political world where voters are constantly begging politicians to just do something, Trump did. Democrats will struggle to cut through that with a message if the damage doesn't materialize — or worse, if voters feel like they're seeing results.Which brings us to the working class, to the labor unions, to voters in Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. Does a falling stock market hurt them the way it hurts Wall Street? Or are they more focused on jobs, reshoring, and seeing a president at least pretend to care about their industries?That's the gamble Democrats are walking into. Now they have to figure out how to respond to it.The Trump Campaign, RewrittenIf you're like me, you probably went into 2024 expecting another messy, chaotic Trump campaign — full of infighting, wild pivots, and, frankly, incompetence. But Revenge by Alex Isenstadt tells a very different story. It's the first real deep dive into what made Trump's third run for the White House so much more stable and effective, and honestly, I think it's a must-read.This book doesn't just explain how the campaign functioned — it shows how Trump evolved. He may still be the same bombastic figure, but the operation around him was leaner, smarter, and built to survive the spotlight. The team of Suzy Wiles and Chris LaCivita comes off as professional, savvy, and above all, in control. They're not drama-free, but they're competent — and that's a big departure from past cycles. Trumpworld has often been defined by volatility. This time, it was defined by cohesion.One of the most compelling parts of the book is how it tracks Trump's own evolution over two pivotal moments: when it became clear he could go to jail, and when he nearly died. Those aren't just plot points — they're moments that reshape how a person approaches power. Isenstadt paints a picture of a Trump who, while still instinct-driven, begins to understand the stakes in a deeper, more self-preserving way. It doesn't make him less Trump, but it does add a new layer to how he maneuvers.Winners, Losers, and the Veep PickThe behind-the-scenes of the VP selection process is where the book truly shines. JD Vance and his team played the long game masterfully. They activated the right surrogates, moved in sync with the campaign's tone, and created a role that added tangible value to the ticket. Isenstadt captures not just the strategy but the discipline, something we hadn't really seen in previous iterations of MAGA campaign staffing. It feels like a glimpse into the next phase of the movement, where operatives are less bomb-throwers and more builders.Then there are the losers. Corey Lewandowski is treated with near-universal disdain by sources — portrayed as an unstable, self-interested distraction. Natalie Harp, known as the “human printer” for how closely she follows Trump, is mocked for her over-the-top loyalty. These aren't random asides — they're repeated themes, echoed by multiple voices, and they speak to a Trump operation that's becoming more discerning about who actually adds value versus who just adds noise.A Must-Read for 2024 Watchers — and BeyondWhat makes Revenge stand out is that it's not breathless or fawning. It's sober, well-sourced, and focused. It reads like a campaign post-mortem, but for a campaign that's still alive and well. And in doing so, it provides a roadmap — not just for how Trump won again, but for how the infrastructure around him is solidifying into something more lasting. If you're trying to understand where MAGA goes from here, this is the text you start with.If you're following this stuff closely — whether as a political junkie, strategist, or just someone trying to make sense of the world — Revenge isn't just good. It's essential. Trumpworld has never looked this coordinated, and Isenstadt gives us the clearest picture yet of how it happened.But don't take my word for it. Read it yourself!Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:00:17 - Trump's Tariff Strategy00:13:00 - Revenge Book Report and Analysis00:21:38 - Update00:22:08 - House Budget Framework00:25:12 - Security Clearances Revoked00:27:01 - Chris Sununu Not Running for Senate in 202600:29:31 - Interview with Revenge's Alex Isenstadt01:03:00 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Stand Up is a daily podcast that I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more Alex Isenstadt serves as Senior Political Reporter at Axios. Previously, he was National Political reporter at Politico, where he covered Donald Trump since 2015. He has been a guest on CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC. He lives in Washington D.C. You can follow him @axiosalex Buy the Book! From Axios' Senior Political Reporter Alex Isenstadt, a fly-on-the-wall account of Donald Trump's history-defying reelection campaign, illustrating how he overcame seemingly insurmountable challenges to return to the White House.   Over the course of the last four years, the American public looked on as the former president faced a series of daunting obstacles to return to the White House. The lingering cloud of January 6, a shadow effort within the Republican establishment to defeat him in the primary, multiple indictments, assassination attempts, and an 11th hour change of his opponent all threatened to derail his return to power at any moment.   In Revenge, journalist Alex Isenstadt takes readers deep into Mar-a-Lago, inside the courtroom, and aboard “Trump Force One” to show how Trump and his revamped team responded, overcame, and in some cases orchestrated each and every surreal moment in this one-of-a-kind presidential campaign. Based on extraordinary access and over 300 interviews, Isenstadt paints a unique and deeply revealing portrait of a man bent on returning to the White House at all costs – and who successfully portrayed himself as an avatar of vengeance for the millions of Americans who voted for him.   Now, for the first time, readers will experience Trump's reelection bid from the inside.  Join us Monday's and Thursday's at 8EST for our Bi Weekly Happy Hour Hangout's !  Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art  Hire DJ Monzyk to build your website or help you with Marketing Gift a Subscription https://www.patreon.com/PeteDominick/gift

Larry is joined by Senior Political Reporter at Axios Alex Isenstadt to talk about his new book ‘Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power'. They begin their conversation by discussing Alex's approach to writing the book and the environment surrounding Trump when he decided to run for president a second time. They then analyze the personality differences between Trump's first and second administration, particularly the bevy of influential allies currently in his cabinet like White House chief of staff Susie Wiles (10:25). This leads to an examination of Trump as an indomitable political athlete whose mystique has kept a solid base of followers even through his most politically devastating moments (15:40). After the break, Larry and Alex shine a light on Trump's mercurial relationship with Fox News, Rupert Murdoch, and Tucker Carlson, while highlighting the behind-the-scenes machinations that led to JD Vance's ascendancy to Vice President (28:13). Finally, Larry and Alex analyze the viability of Elon Musk's partnership with Team Trump and talk about the future of both the Democrat and Republican parties (45:36). Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Alex Isenstadt Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Isenstadt, national political reporter for Politico and author of Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power discusses how Trump's inner circle handles the boss. Plus, a House hearing with more culture war than clarity over the governance of NPR and PBS. Produced by Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist Subscribe to The Gist: https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: GIST INSTAGRAM Follow Mikes Substack at: Pesca Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From deporting violent terrorists to interfering in the US military, activist judges continually hamper the Trump agenda. A woman drowns her dog in an airport bathroom. Alex Isenstadt joins the progrum. Tell your senator and member of Congress to work with President Trump and sell more spectrum. Go to EndTheCableopoly.org. Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to LightsOnEnergy.org Call Congress and urge them to end the Biden pill penalty. Call 202-224-3121 Be ready for what's down the road. Go to Chevron.com/Anchor

Alex Isenstadt is a Senior Political Reporter at Axios. Previously, he was National Political reporter at Politico, where he covered Donald Trump since 2015.

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on how Donald Trump is so consumed on revenge he is screwing up everything and Meiselas speaks with Alex Isenstadt about the book he just release called Revenge. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://www.amazon.com/Revenge-Inside-Story-Trumps-Return/dp/1538765519 https://www.amazon.com/All-Nothing-Trump-Recaptured-America/dp/B0DPR7TQV8/ All or Nothing: How Trump Recaptured America, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=159651 LAT: News Analysis: Trump consistently frames policy around ‘fairness,' trading on American frustration, https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-03-23/trump-frames-policy-around-fairness LAT: From tariffs to Ukraine to cuts to the federal workforce, President Trump has invoked the idea of fairness. Experts said the focus is effective, tapping into the sense among many Americans that they have been left behind. In a sit-down interview with Fox News last month, President Trump and his billionaire “efficiency” advisor Elon Musk framed new tariffs on foreign trading partners as a simple matter of fairness. “I said, ‘Here's what we're going to do: reciprocal. Whatever you charge, I'm charging,'” Trump said of a conversation he'd had with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “I'm doing that with every country.” “It seems fair,” Musk said. Trump laughed. “It does,” he said. “It's like, fair is fair,” said Musk, the world's richest person. The moment was one of many in recent months in which Trump and his allies have framed his policy agenda around the concept of fairness — which experts say is a potent political message at a time when many Americans feel thwarted by inflation, high housing costs and other systemic barriers to getting ahead. “Trump has a good sense for what will resonate with folks, and I think we all have a deep sense of morality — and so we all recognize the importance of fairness,” said Kurt Gray, a psychology professor at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and author of the book “Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground.” “At the end of the day,” Gray said, “we're always worried about not getting what we deserve.” Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEYmda1KQTjrhLBeWutKuGA/join https://odysee.com/@LukeFordLive, https://rumble.com/lukeford, https://dlive.tv/lukefordlivestreams Superchat: https://entropystream.live/app/lukefordlive Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/lukeford/ Soundcloud MP3s: https://soundcloud.com/luke-ford-666431593 Code of Conduct: https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=125692 http://lukeford.net Email me: lukeisback@gmail.com or DM me on Twitter.com/lukeford, Best videos: https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=143746 Support the show | https://www.streamlabs.com/lukeford, https://patreon.com/lukeford, https://PayPal.Me/lukeisback Facebook: http://facebook.com/lukecford Book an online Alexander Technique lesson with Luke: https://alexander90210.com Feel free to clip my videos. It's nice when you link back to the original.

Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Alex Isenstadt, the author of the new book Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power about his reporting process, his recent move from Politico to Axios, and his behind-the-scenes insights into Trump's 2024 campaign. He also speaks with Frank Pine, executive editor of major newspapers including the New York Daily News and the Boston Globe, about their lawsuit against OpenAI.

The Trump administration challenges a federal judge's request for more information on deportations. Plus, the Fed raises concerns of higher economic uncertainty and a slowing economy. And, a look from the inside of Trump's return to power and what to expect next. Tara Palmeri, Alex Isenstadt, Mark McKinnon join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.

Tara is joined by political reporter Alex Isenstadt to discuss his new book, ‘Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power.' He shares his intel on Trump's political moves, campaign strategy, and cabinet selections. They go over some of Trump's quotes in the book, and he shares what the Republican campaign team was planning for after Joe Biden's first 2024 debate. He breaks down Trump's vice presidential choice and how JD Vance regained both Trump and the public's support, becoming the potential heir to the MAGA following. Finally, they discuss Trump's decision to have the Putin meeting regarding the war on Ukraine and the release of the JFK assassination files on the same day. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Alex Isenstadt Producer: Olivia Crerie Additional Production Supervision: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MAGA Trump/Vance Takeover of American Education Using Money to Control Minds and Eradicate Intellectual Inquiry | Trump and the GOP Aim to Cripple the Left by Defunding Democrats and It's Underway | Vengeance Drives Trump As He Tears Down People and Institutions backgroundbriefing.org/donate twitter.com/ianmastersmedia bsky.app/profile/ianmastersmedia.bsky.social facebook.com/ianmastersmedia

Nicolle Wallace on the Trump tariff plans sowing chaos in the global economy and the Pentagon removing webpages on war heroes.Joined by: Anthony Scaramucci, David Jolly, David Gura, Kristy Greenberg, Rep. Madeleine Dean, Alex Isenstadt, Amy McGrath, Basil Smikle, Mara Gay, Evelyn Farkas, Ben Rhodes, and Marc Elias.

Today on Mea Culpa, I'm joined by Alex Isenstadt, Axios' senior political reporter and author of Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power, which hits shelves this week. Alex gives an inside look at Trump's political comeback, how he weaponized January 6th to strengthen his grip on the GOP, and the key figures shaping his campaign. We discuss Trump's media strategy, his influence over Republican leadership, and the sweeping government cuts his administration is planning. Thanks to our sponsors: Graza: Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/COHEN and use promo code COHEN  today for 10% off of TRIO! L-Nutra: Just visit https://ProlonLife.com/MEACULPA to claim your 15% discount and your bonus gift. Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Krystal and Saagar are joined by Alex Isenstadt to discuss his book on Trump and Elon. Read Alex's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Revenge-Inside-Story-Trumps-Return/dp/1538765519 To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Lewis, Alex Isenstadt and host Ron Steslow discuss Alex's new book Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power Read Alex' book Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power— https://bit.ly/4kvx94g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we'll talk about turbulence in the stock market and the fight over the Continuing Resolution to avert a shutdown Then, we talk about a new Facebook whistleblower who detailed the lengths Meta was willing to go to to operate in China.  Finally, we head to Politicology+,where we'll preview Alex Isenstadt's new book Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power Joining Ron Steslow on this week's panel:  Alex Isenstadt (Senior Political Reporter at Axios and Author of Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power) Matt Lewis (Author of Filthy Rich Politicians and Too Dumb to Fail)  Segments this week: (03:06) Market Turbulence and Continuing Resolution (25:19) Facebook  Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don't miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Read Alex' book Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power— https://bit.ly/4kvx94g Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week's panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/axiosalex https://x.com/mattklewis Related reading: Segment 1:  CNN - Stocks close out volatile day as investors say market is ‘sick and tired' of Trump's tariff chaos | CNN Business The Hill - Treasury secretary forecasts ‘detox period' for US economy WSJ - GOP Holdout Thomas Massie Repels Attacks From Trump—Again - WSJ Axios - Trump's secret power protection plan: A $500 million war chest Politico - EPA's Zeldin terminates $20B in Biden climate grants - POLITICO Segment 2:  WP - Meta, Mark Zuckerberg considered censorship for China, whistleblower says - The Washington Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What really fueled Donald Trump's 2024 comeback? In this episode Rick sits with journalist and author Alex Isenstadt to discuss his new book, Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power. They dive into Trump's campaign strategy, his ability to harness cultural resentment, and the political maneuvers that secured his victory. From his outreach to young male voters through podcasts to the decisive role of figures like JD Vance and Elon Musk, Isenstadt provides an insider's perspective on how Trump reshaped his movement. They also explore the psychological impact of the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania and how it further galvanized his supporters. Alex's book, Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power, available here. Timestamps: (00:01:30) What people missed in the Trump Campaign (00:02:50) How Trump used the culture war (00:14:53) Revenge (00:24:13) Susie Wiles and Elon Musk Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The House narrowly voted to advance Trump's agenda, yet the Republican budget plan still has a long road ahead. Then, inflation was a top issue for Trump's candidacy, but now he's stopped discussing it. And, the story of one inspector general whose fight against social security waste was cut short when he was fired by the President. Jeff Mason, Andrew Desiderio, David Jolly, Peter Goodman, Gillian Tett, Mike Ware, and Alex Isenstadt join The 11th Hour this Tuesday. 

Nicolle Wallace on the slew of prosecutors resigning amid the Justice Department's push to dismiss the case against Mayor Eric Adams. Joined by: Mike Schmidt, Rev. Al Sharpton, Kristy Greenberg, Mimi Rocah, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Molly Jong-Fast, John Heilemann, and Alex Isenstadt. 

 Day 22 in the second Trump administration and the Justice Dept. has ordered the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York to dismiss all charges against Eric Adams. Plus, the White House seems headed for showdown with federal courts over the effort to overhaul government. Also, the  Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is being dismantled - how that will impact Americans everywhere. And, the lawmaker speaking out against his state's move to pass a school choice bill. He calls school vouchers "welfare for the wealthy". Dan Diamond, David Drucker, Alex Isenstadt, Mark McKinnon, Heather Long, Dan Nathan, Rohit Chopra, and James Talarico join The 11th Hour this Monday. 

Tech billionaire Elon Musk wants to leverage his starpower to put former President Donald Trump back in the White House. But will Musk's deep pockets and large online following make a difference in the swing states where Trump needs him most? POLITICO Tech host Steven Overly sits down with national political reporter Alex Isenstadt and Digital Future Daily author Derek Robertson to discuss Musk's deepening political involvement and whether he can truly turn out the “bro vote” for Trump come Election Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Hoppy Kercheval is joined by Brad McElhinny, Jon Decker, Antonio Olivo, Alex Isenstadt, Jeff Jenkins, and Ryan Schmelz

Former President Trump's numerous court battles are benefitting him in the 2024 race. Michael talks to Alex Isenstadt at Politico, on his piece "An anti-Trump group produced four ads attacking his legal troubles. They backfired." Original air date 10 November 2023.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis began his campaign as the clear alternative to Donald Trump as the Republican nominee. He had a lot of big donors flocking to his campaign. But now, many of those big donors are ditching him. Alex Isenstadt from Politico breaks down why they're leaving, where they're going, and what it means for DeSantis' campaign.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

• Doug Bandow, Senior Fellow at the CATO Institute, discusses the delicate relationship between America, Ukraine, and Russia. • The Chicago Tribune's Rick Kogan joins the show to remember the life of Wendella's Bob Borgstrom. • Steve Bernas from the Better Business Bureau warns us about a Kane County Sheriff's Office phone scam. • Plus, Alex Isenstadt has the details on Donald Trump's fundraising after the release of his mugshot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

• Doug Bandow, Senior Fellow at the CATO Institute, discusses the delicate relationship between America, Ukraine, and Russia. • The Chicago Tribune's Rick Kogan joins the show to remember the life of Wendella's Bob Borgstrom. • Steve Bernas from the Better Business Bureau warns us about a Kane County Sheriff's Office phone scam. • Plus, Alex Isenstadt has the details on Donald Trump's fundraising after the release of his mugshot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

• Brian Clark from ABC joins us with details on Michael Oher's lawsuit to end his conservatorship.  • Keith Naughton, co-founder of Silent Majority Strategies, wonders if Biden's lack of strategy on Ukraine could put Trump back in the White House.  • Alex Isenstadt from POLITICO details a clash between Trump supporters and DeSantis super PAC officials at a Des Moines dive bar.  • Plus, Steve Bernas, President and CEO of the BBB of Chicago and Northern IL, has tips on how to safely donate to Maui.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

• Brian Clark from ABC joins us with details on Michael Oher's lawsuit to end his conservatorship.  • Keith Naughton, co-founder of Silent Majority Strategies, wonders if Biden's lack of strategy on Ukraine could put Trump back in the White House.  • Alex Isenstadt from POLITICO details a clash between Trump supporters and DeSantis super PAC officials at a Des Moines dive bar.  • Plus, Steve Bernas, President and CEO of the BBB of Chicago and Northern IL, has tips on how to safely donate to Maui.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis emerged in the first wave of the tea party movement, and was in Congress before Donald Trump was a GOP standard bearer. But now the former President claims credit for DeSantis' rise and has seen the governor's emerging candidacy as perhaps his greatest threat to the nomination. Johanna Maska speaks with Kristin Davison, the COO for the pro-DeSantis super PAC “Never Back Down” about why next generation GOP strategists are backing a DeSantis 2024 presidential run. Plus, more on DeSantis'record with Alex Isenstadt, national political correspondent with Politico, who has been covering DeSantis on the campaign trail. Isenstadt shares what he's observed and talks about the role the governor's wife, Casey DeSantis, plays in his political career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Playbook editor Mike DeBonis and deputy editor Zack Stanton break down the weekend in politics, including the Republican Jewish Coalition conference in Las Vegas, NV.  “2024 Republican rivals put Trump on notice,” by Alex Isenstadt in Las Vegas: “If former President Donald Trump thought his early 2024 announcement would cow prospective Republican primary rivals into submission, he clearly miscalculated. “At this weekend's Republican Jewish Coalition conference, a parade of ambitious Republicans hit all the notes that politicians eyeing future campaigns for the White House typically do. Their tones and messages varied — few called out Trump by name — but collectively they made clear they are not going to back down to the former president after a third consecutive poor election with him at the helm. What the contenders sound like: “Mike Pompeo, Trump's hand-picked secretary of State and CIA director, warned that for Republicans to win elections, they can't simply ‘go on Fox News or send tweets.' Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who ran Trump's transition, said Republicans were losing because ‘Donald Trump has put himself before everybody else.' “Nikki Haley, Trump's U.N. ambassador who said last year she wouldn't run if her former boss did, has apparently changed her mind. She used her Saturday evening speech here to say she was looking at running in a ‘serious way,' and to call for ‘a younger generation to lead across the board.' … “‘He's not going to have the financial support he had anymore, he's not going to have the internal support that he had before,' said New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, whose state hosts the first-in-the-nation GOP primary. ‘And so therefore, there's opportunity there. That political weakness is blood in the water for some folks.'” Subscribe to the POLITICO Playbook newsletter Raghu Manavalan is the Host and Senior Editor of POLITICO's Playbook Daily Briefing. Jenny Ament is the Executive Producer of POLITICO Audio.

*Olivier Knox of The Washington Post delves into the numbers to show that the election-denier storm is coming. *Craig Wall of ABC 7 shares his thoughts on last night's gubernatorial debate between JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey. *John debunks the idea that rainbow-colored fentanyl will be distributed to children on Halloween. *Alex Isenstadt of POLITICO shows how politics aside, Kari Lake's campaign is unlike anything we've ever seen. *Plus, John honors Judy Tenuta, and Mike Arturi previews his upcoming show at the Arcada Theatre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Olivier Knox of The Washington Post delves into the numbers to show that the election-denier storm is coming. *Craig Wall of ABC 7 shares his thoughts on last night's gubernatorial debate between JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey. *John debunks the idea that rainbow-colored fentanyl will be distributed to children on Halloween. *Alex Isenstadt of POLITICO shows how politics aside, Kari Lake's campaign is unlike anything we've ever seen. *Plus, John honors Judy Tenuta, and Mike Arturi previews his upcoming show at the Arcada Theatre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pollsters infamously miscalculated Donald Trump's support in 2016 and faced similar problems in 2020. But have they learned anything from those mistakes, or are the surveys once again underestimating certain groups? We'll speak with a data analyst about changes that have been made in the polling industry and whether or not they seem effective. PLUS: A mysterious group with undisclosed donors is running some inflammatory ads in Seattle and across the country. We examine who and what this group is and what they are trying to do. AND: Remembering Queen Elizabeth and her 70 years on the throne. Guests include ABC's Andy Field, Politico's Alex Isenstadt, and David Byler of the Washington Post. The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most. Subscribe at nwnewsradio.com or on your favorite podcast app.

Our guest today is Alex Isenstadt, National Political Reporter at Politico where he's been since 2008. His coverage is must-read for anyone following the inner-workings of national politics. On today's show we discuss how the media interacts with campaigns, how he develops his professional relationships, and what the digital disruption of politics means for media.The Business of Politics Show, hosted by Eric Wilson, is a production of Startup Caucus, an investment fund and incubator for Republican campaign technology.Visit StartupCaucus.com to learn more.

Tech mogul Peter Thiel gave J.D. Vance's Ohio Senate campaign a fresh infusion of cash, pouring in $3.5 million to Protect Ohio Values, the super PAC backing Vance, our colleague Alex Isenstadt reports, “part of a broader tranche of money that has come in to support the Senate candidate after last week's [Donald] Trump endorsement.” Subscribe to the POLITICO Playbook newsletter Raghu Manavalan is the Host of POLITICO's Playbook. Jenny Ament is the Executive Producer of POLITICO Audi

With Ohio's May 3 Senate GOP primary barely two weeks away and no clear frontrunner, J.D. Vance's rivals are mounting an all-out effort to head off a potential endorsement from former President Donald Trump, per our colleagues Natalie Allison, Meridith McGraw, Alex Isenstadt and Daniel Lippman. Trump seems intent on picking a horse in all the big GOP primaries. But several candidates are bunched together in polling in Ohio, making this one a real roll of the dice. Listen to Playbook Deep Dive: Biden's pollster on the recipe for how to ‘not get our a---- kicked' in the midterms Raghu Manavalan is the Host of POLITICO's Playbook. Jenny Ament is the Executive Producer of POLITICO Audio.

Many large donors of Former President Donald Trump are now planning on running their own campaigns for office. Among the donors planning a campaign is Illinois' very own millionaire Gary Rabine. He plans to run for Governor in the next election. Politico reporter Alex Isenstadt gives an update out of D.C. to John.

Politico reporter Alex Isenstadt and John Howell discuss each candidate's plan going into the final debate.

Today's program looks at the latest on the largest single day up-tick in covid-19 cases across the world. More on Campaign 2020 with Alex Isenstadt of Politico (15) and Max Greenwood of The Hill (35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Melanie welcome Zack Cooper as the new co-host of Net Assessment. They discuss the White House's new China strategy and debate whether the strategy matches President Trump's own views on U.S.-China relations. Chris points out the hubris of U.S. leaders stating that they "do not exclude China" from America's regional strategy, as if China's regional role is up to U.S. leaders. Zack points out the tension between calling out numerous Communist Party transgressions but accepting that the Party will remain in power indefinitely. Melanie calls out President Trump and expresses skepticism about Bob Zoellick's recent critique of "new cold warriors." Chris praises his Cato Institute colleagues and announces that he will co-directing the New American Engagement Initiative at the Atlantic Council.   Links "US Strategic Approach to the People's Republic of China," White House, 2020 Robert B. Zoellick, "The US Doesn't Need a New Cold War," Wall Street Journal, May 18, 2020 "Hong Kong Security Law: Carrie Lam Dismisses Concerns Over Human Rights," BBC, May 26, 2020 Adam Rosenberg, "Republican Governor Wants You To Stop Politicizing Wearing A Damn Mask," Mashable, May 24, 2020 William Ruger, Tweet, May 22, 2020 Alex Isenstadt, “GOP Memo Urges Anti-China Assault Over Coronavirus,” Politico, April 24, 2020 Jon Lee Anderson, “The Coronavirus Hits Brazil Hard, But Jair Bolsonaro Is Unrepentant,” New Yorker, May 22, 2020 “Trump's Brazil Travel Ban Begins Tuesday,” VOA News, May 26, 2020 Yuval Levin,A Time to Build: From Family and Community to Congress and the Campus, How Recommitting to Our Institutions Can Revive the American Dream, (Basic Books, 2020) Chris Brose, "The End of America's Military Primacy," Wall Street Journal, May 22, 2020 Ishaan Tharoor, "Is A US-China Cold War Already Underway?", Washington Post, May 15, 2020

Politico reporter Alex Isenstadt talks about President Trump's threats to move the Republican National Convention from North Carolina if the governor can't guarantee the event will be able to move forward at full capacity.

Trump wants his renominating convention to be "a party." But are the roughly 17,000 GOP members who planned to attend OK with taking on those health risks? And could this hurt Trump in North Carolina in November? On Today's Show:Politico reporter Alex Isenstadt talks about President Trump's threats to move the Republican National Convention from North Carolina if the governor can't guarantee the event will be able to move forward at full capacity.

President Trump admits he's taking hydroxychloroquine during a meeting with restaurant executives today at the White House. Plus more on the Attorney General's press conference on ties to al-Qaeda stemming from a December shooting. Alex Isenstadt of Politico joins by phone (35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Biden, the one-time frontrunner turned underdog is now the frontrunner again. While Bernie Sanders, the one-time underdog turned frontrunner, is once again in the fight for his political survival. We hear from various constituencies across the Democratic spectrum about how they're feeling now that the race has narrowed. Our voices include Aimee Allison, founder of She the People, Domingo Garcia, national president of LULAC, Lanae Erickson, senior vice president at Third Way, and Aracely Jimenez, deputy communications director of Sunrise Movement.  While the attention has been on the fight happening on the Democratic side, President Trump certainly hasn't been sitting on the sidelines. Politico's Alex Isenstadt discusses Trump's reelection strategy. Also on the show, a look at the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus outbreak with Yasmeen Abutaleb, a health policy reporter at The Washington Post. Plus, a conversation with Joshua Geltzer of Georgetown's Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection about the lost words of the 14th Amendment and what they could mean for voting rights in this country.   

Joe Biden, the one-time frontrunner turned underdog is now the frontrunner again. While Bernie Sanders, the one-time underdog turned frontrunner, is once again in the fight for his political survival. We hear from various constituencies across the Democratic spectrum about how they're feeling now that the race has narrowed. Our voices include Aimee Allison, founder of She the People, Domingo Garcia, national president of LULAC, Lanae Erickson, senior vice president at Third Way, and Aracely Jimenez, deputy communications director of Sunrise Movement.  While the attention has been on the fight happening on the Democratic side, President Trump certainly hasn't been sitting on the sidelines. Politico's Alex Isenstadt discusses Trump's reelection strategy. Also on the show, a look at the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus outbreak with Yasmeen Abutaleb, a health policy reporter at The Washington Post. Plus, a conversation with Joshua Geltzer of Georgetown's Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection about the lost words of the 14th Amendment and what they could mean for voting rights in this country.   

Biden announces through a video that he’s running in 2020. His first stop is a high-dollar fundraiser at the home of the chief lobbyist of Comcast, the notorious anti-union, enemy of net neutrality based right in the heart of Philly. Joe Biden suffers some Social Media 101 fails in 2019. And, in an attempt to clear obstacles to his presidential run, Biden called Anita Hill a few weeks ago to offer “regrets” about what he put her through in the 1991 Judiciary Committee hearing with the then-Supreme-Court-nominee, Clarence Thomas. “Hey, Anita, here’s a gaslight for your troubles.” Hill was having none of it and spoke at length to the New York Times saying that she sees “Biden as having ‘set the stage’ for last year’s confirmation of Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, who, like Justice Thomas, was elevated to the court despite accusations against him that he had acted inappropriately toward women.” Elizabeth Warren has one hell of a policy week. She calls for impeachment hearings to begin in the House and makes the case for tuition-free college. Warren’s plan goes even further than other tuition-free college proposals. Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, joins the on-going UK protests by Extinction Rebellion and other climate activists groups. She continues to be a catalyst for more militant action on climate. As proof of concept, former archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and Green Party MP Caroline Lucas are helping launch a handbook about how to become an Extinction Rebellion activist, according to The Guardian. The handbook will “feature instructions on everything from organizing roadblocks to dealing with arrest.” Turning Points USA invited Trump Jr. to speak at Penn State on Wednesday, but little Donnie wasn’t the only Trump cretens in Pennsylvania this week. Alex Isenstadt and Holly Otterbein from Politico reported that Trump sent top campaign operatives to Harrisburg to try and triage the tire fire that’s happening at the Pennsylvania GOP Headquarters. Trump sent David Urban, Lou Barletta, and others to meet with party officials. And did we have a Scott Wagner sighting in the middle of the fracas? An In These Times employee reached out to Sean for a photo of Summer Lee from Swearing-In Day.  They will be publishing a story in June on DSA candidates who made it to office and will run the photo as part of that issue. Tricia Nadolny drops a story about Bloomsburg University president Bashar Hanna’s long history of misconduct that’s been suppressed by several university administrations. It’s a story about how university administrations pay off bad actors and help them fail upwards. Yours truly was one of her sources. PennLive gets a paywall. Shields up! A group of undergraduate students at Drake University in Iowa is developing a magnetic shield to defend interplanetary astronauts from the intense cosmic radiation between Earth and Mars. According to LiveScience, “Their MISSFIT (Magneto-Ionization Spacecraft Shield for Interplanetary Travel) design uses a powerful magnetic shield that, like Earth's magnetosphere, protects the planet from high-energy particles.” Forest and Main is having their 7th Anniversary Party in Ambler this Sunday - rain or shine! This year they’re turning it into a block party!   Weyerbacher sold a 55 percent majority stake to a private investment firm and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Why? Blame it on pumpkin beer, they say. Free Will has two new can releases on Saturday. Satisfying Chaos, an Imperial Chocolate Stout and Bold Bubbles a Brut IPA brewed with dragonfruit and hopped with the 2019 Pink Boots Society hop blend featuring a combination of Sabro, Mosaic, Simcoe, Loral, and Glacier hops. Bold Bubbles is brewed by the women of Free Will as just one part of the Pink Boots Society - Greater Philadelphia Regional Chapter Collaboration Brew Day.

Politico journalist, Alex Isenstadt talks to John about his piece "Pompeo discussing a run for Kansas Senate seat".

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Thursday, January 3, 20194:20 pm: Alex Isenstadt, Political Reporter for Politico, joins the program to discuss why the op-ed penned by Mitt Romney that is critical of President Trump is stoking suspicions that Romney may run for the White House again in 20204:35 pm: Kalev Leetaru, Senior Fellow at the George Washington University Center for Cyber and Homeland Security joins the show to discuss the media’s coverage of the government shutdown5:05 pm: Jennie Taylor, wife of the late North Ogden Mayor, Major Brent Taylor, joins Rod to discuss an effort she is joining to build homes for two severely injured Utah veterans, both Purple Heart recipients6:05 pm: Bryce Bird, Air Quality Director for the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, joins the program to discuss the latest plan to clean up the state’s polluted air6:20 pm: Steve Moore, Chief Economist at the Heritage Foundation, joins Rod for their weekly conversation about politics and the nation’s economy6:35 pm: Jason Jensen, Co-Founder of the Utah Cold Case Coalition, joins the program to discuss the group’s plan to begin a search of abandoned mines in Utah’s West Desert for the remains of Susan Cox Powell, who disappeared in 2009

The president and democrats haven't been able to come to an agreement, and with the new congress sworn in it doesn't look like things are going to get any easier. White House reporter Nancy Cook joins the Nerdcast to discuss if there is an end in sight for the government shutdown. Plus, senior politics editor Charlie Mahtesian breaks down Warren's potential presidential run and politics reporter Alex Isenstadt explains what's going on with Mitt Romney, who, as you may remember, he went on a hike with before.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Monday, December 3, 20184:20 pm: Political reporter Alex Isenstadt of Politico joins Rod to discuss how the nation’s governors have called out President Trump over the results of the 2018 Midterm Election and wants to do more to appeal to voters in 20204:35 pm: Peggy Grande, an author and specialty project consultant, joins Rod to discuss her piece for Fox News in which she outlines the conversation Americans should be having about immigration, but aren’t6:05 pm: Derek Miller, President of the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, joins the show to discuss the battle plan to fight Utah’s gender wage gap the chamber has released with the Women’s Leadership Institute6:20 pm: Cameron Diehl, Executive Director of the Utah League of Cities and Towns joins Rod or a discussion about how cities have already started working to address expected population growth in Utah6:35 pm: Eva Witesman, an Associate Professor of Public Service and Ethics at Brigham Young University, joins the program to discuss her recent op-ed in which she says the government is not a business

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Friday, June 15, 20184:20 pm: Following a heated town hall meeting in Herriman last night, Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams has decided to veto the zoning changes for the high-density Olympia development, which had been approved earlier by the Salt Lake County Council, and he joins Rod to discuss the reasons behind his veto4:35 pm: Former U.S. Attorney Brett Tolman joins Rod to discuss the IG report and FISA rules6:05 pm: Derek Miller, President and CEO of World Trade Center Utah, joins the show to discuss why he thinks tariffs retaliatory tariffs imposed on the U.S. by Canada, Mexico and others will hurt the Utah economy6:20 pm: Brandon Logan, Director of the Center for Families and Children at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, joins Rod to discuss his plan for bringing free-range parenting laws to the state of Texas6:35 pm - Listen Back Friday: We’ll listen back to Rod’s conversations this week with Senator Curt Bramble on why he says legislative vacancies should be filled by a vote of the people instead of a political party, and (at 6:50 pm) with Politico reporter Alex Isenstadt on how Mitt Romney wants to lead the establishment wing of the GOP

The primary outcomes have us wondering: What's the state of the GOP? Politico's Elena Schneider and Alex Isenstadt join us this week to fill us in on what's going on with the republicans. Then, Rachael Bade joins us from the Hill fresh from a presser with Paul Ryan to talk about DACA and immigration.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Monday, June 11, 20184:20 pm: Alex Isenstadt of Politico joins Rod to discuss how Mitt Romney wants to lead the GOP’s establishment wing4:35 pm: Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times joins Rod to discuss life after the recent Supreme Court decision for Colorado baker Jack Phillips6:05 pm: Rachel Bovard, Senior Director of Policy at the Conservative Partnership Institute joins the show to discuss her recent piece in American Greatness about Speaker Paul Ryan’s attempt to head off use of a discharge petition to force a vote on illegal immigration policy6:20 pm: Jace Taylor, a biologist with the Utah Department of Wildlife Resources, joins Rod to discuss the controversial proposal to plan desert bighorn sheep into the Mineral Mountains in Beaver County6:35 pm: M. Donald Thomas, former Salt Lake City Superintendent of Schools and now an international education consultant, joins Rod to discuss why he says students should not be standardized

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Friday, February 16, 20184:20 pm: Representative Carol Spackman-Moss, a former teacher, joins the show to discuss why she says Utah schools need to focus more on active shooter drills and not just fire drills4:35 pm: Alex Isenstadt of Politico joins Rod to discuss how Mitt Romney plans to avoid discussing Donald Trump as he campaigns for a Utah senate seat6:05 pm: Real Clear Markets Editor John Tamny joins the show to discuss why he says criminalizing human nature, seeking better opportunities in life, is not the way to curb illegal immigration6:20 pm: Judy Kurtz of The Hill joins Rod to discuss her piece asking if television is heading for overload on the “dump on Trump” campaign6:35 pm - Listen Back Friday: We’ll listen back to Rod’s conversations this week with Robert Gehrke of the Salt Lake Tribune on the rash of .05 DUI accidents in Utah that aren’t actually alcohol related, and (at 6:50 pm) with Jana Riess of the Religion News Service on how LDS bishops should be better trained to deal with allegations of sexual assault

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Monday, December 4, 20174:20 pm: Todd Gaziano, Executive Director of the Pacific Legal Foundation, joins the show for a discussion about the legal ramifications of President Trump’s decision to shrink two of Utah’s national monuments4:35 pm: Navajo Nation Vice President Johnathan Nez and Attorney General Ethel Branch join the show to give us their reaction to President Trump’s announcement that he will shrink both the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments6:05 pm: Political reporter Alex Isenstadt of Politico joins Rod to discuss how President Trump is urging Senator Orrin Hatch to run for re-election in an attempt to undermine a possible run by Mitt Romney6:20 pm: Woods Cross Police Chief Greg Butler joins the show to discuss a program his department is running that allows city residents to have packages delivered to the police station during the month of December to help fight “porch pirates” theft6:35 pm: Utah Congressman Rob Bishop joins the show to give us his reaction to President Trump’s announcement today that he will shrink both the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments

Rethinking redistricting discussion with guests Julia Vaughn from Common Cause, Debbie Asberry with the League of Women Voters and Alex Isenstadt with Politico.