Podcast appearances and mentions of Jonathan Martin

The Democratic party's left wing is celebrating a string of victories this primary season, but who can drive this momentum to the 2028 presidential election? Then, Playbook co-authors Dasha Burns and Will Steakin sit down with POLITICO's Kyle Cheney to talk about the stories animating Washington:  Todd Blanche's Senate Judiciary Committee vote, the future U.S. attorney Jeanine Pirro, who's in hot water over her Reflecting Pool filing, and ramped up activity in Cuba. Finally, what does Pete Buttigieg have to say about a Kamala Harris nomination for 2028? Tune in for a preview of POLITICO's On the Road with Jonathan Martin.   For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Playbook newsletter: politico.com/playbook 

Rahm Emanuel joins POLITICO's Jonathan Martin at Michael's Original Pizzeria on Chicago's North Side for a wide-ranging conversation about his political future, the Democratic Party's identity crisis and why he's seriously considering a run for president in 2028.    The former Chicago mayor, Obama chief of staff and U.S. ambassador to Japan reflects on the biggest mistakes of both parties, argues Democrats need to win back the political center, weighs in on Israel, China and Donald Trump, and explains why he believes America is at a political turning point.    Plus: Chicago tavern-style pizza, growing up on the North Side and the childhood experience that still drives Emanuel today. 

Rahm Emanuel joins POLITICO's Jonathan Martin at Michael's Original Pizzeria on Chicago's North Side for a wide-ranging conversation about his political future, the Democratic Party's identity crisis and why he's seriously considering a run for president in 2028.    The former Chicago mayor, Obama chief of staff and U.S. ambassador to Japan reflects on the biggest mistakes of both parties, argues Democrats need to win back the political center, weighs in on Israel, China and Donald Trump, and explains why he believes America is at a political turning point.    Plus: Chicago tavern-style pizza, growing up on the North Side and the childhood experience that still drives Emanuel today. 

This week Murphy and Heilemann welcome back Hack frequent flier and POLITICO's Jonathan Martin. The Hacks break down the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the latest on the war with Iran, the state of the midterms, DNC drama, and JMart's conversation with Rahm Emanuel—including a very important review of Chicago tavern-style pizza. Plus, the wet hot DSA summer, and so much more! Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US, already grappling with an affordability crisis made worse by the war in Iran, imposed fresh tariffs on imports from over 80 trade partner, risking higher inflation and more volatility for the global economy. According to the Yale Budget Lab, the revived tariffs would cost American households about $11, 000 dollars annually. Yale Budget L ab President Natasha Sarin joins the show to discuss this.  Also on today's show: former NSC Iran expert Nate Swanson; former US Ambassador-at-large for War Crimes Issues Stephen Rapp; Jonathan Martin, Politics Bureau Chief, Politico    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 3 features Joe Rose and Dave Hyde reacting to LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers and discussing why the NBA superstar chose Philadelphia in pursuit of another championship. The guys break down how LeBron, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, and the rest of the 76ers' stars will fit together, why the decision was clearly about winning rather than money, and why Dave still believes Miami would have been the perfect basketball fit. The conversation then shifts to the Dolphins, as Joe and Dave revisit some of the biggest controversies in franchise history, including Bullygate involving Jonathan Martin and Richie Incognito, while discussing how Miami can avoid past mistakes. They also evaluate the players the Dolphins moved on from this offseason, including Bradley Chubb, Jaylen Waddle, and Tua Tagovailoa, examine the stories surrounding the team's former locker room culture, and discuss how Miami ended up with one of the largest dead money situations in the NFL. Plus, Joe and Dave share classic stories from the Don Shula era.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Gov. Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.) and Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) join POLITICO's Jonathan Martin at the Little Missouri Saloon in Medora for a conversation about the newly opened Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, why the Badlands helped shape one of America's most consequential presidents and how they're betting the landmark will transform North Dakota.    They also discuss President Donald Trump's agenda, the future of the GOP, the politics of conservation and why they believe Theodore Roosevelt's legacy still offers lessons for America as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday. 

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Kai Wegners plötzlicher Rückzug von der Spitzenkandidatur für die Berlin-Wahl im September erschüttert die Berliner CDU. Aus einer Debatte über ein Tennisspiel während des Blackouts wird ein Lügenskandal, der selbst das Kanzleramt zu einer Stellungnahme zwingt. Gordon Repinski analysiert, wie der Regierende Bürgermeister seine Hauptstadt-CDU ins Chaos stürzt und wie mit Stefan Evers einer übernimmt, der das eigentlich gar nicht wollte und die Situation wohl nur schwerlich retten kann. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview spricht SPD-Spitzenkandidat Steffen Krach über die Krise des Koalitionspartners. Obwohl die SPD in den Umfragen selbst auf Platz 5 abgestürzt ist, will Krach als seriöse Alternative punkten und grenzt sich deutlich vom „System Wegner“ ab. Schock in Washington: Der einflussreiche republikanische US-Senator und Trump-Berater Lindsey Graham ist völlig unerwartet im Alter von 71 Jahren verstorben. Aus Washington analysiert Jonathan Martin die Lücke, die der außenpolitische Hardliner, Ukraine-Unterstützer und glühende Transatlantiker bei den Republikanern hinterlässt. Das Berlin Playbook als Podcast gibt es jeden Morgen ab 5 Uhr. Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team liefern Politik zum Hören – kompakt, international, hintergründig. Für alle Hauptstadt-Profis: Der Berlin Playbook-Newsletter bietet jeden Morgen die wichtigsten Themen und Einordnungen. Jetzt kostenlos abonnieren. Mehr von Host und POLITICO Executive Editor Gordon Repinski: Instagram: @gordon.repinski | X: @GordonRepinski. POLITICO Deutschland – ein Angebot der Axel Springer Deutschland GmbH Axel-Springer-Straße 65, 10888 Berlin Tel: +49 (30) 2591 0 information@axelspringer.de Sitz: Amtsgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg, HRB 196159 B USt-IdNr: DE 214 852 390 Geschäftsführer: Carolin Hulshoff Pol, Mathias Sanchez Luna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) dies at the age of 71, a day before his planned appearance on Meet the Press. Kristen Welker interviews President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.). Former Rep. Val Demings (D-Fla.), Sara Fagen, Jonathan Martin and Andrea Mitchell join the roundtable.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Gov. Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.) and Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) join POLITICO's Jonathan Martin at the Little Missouri Saloon in Medora for a conversation about the newly opened Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, why the Badlands helped shape one of America's most consequential presidents and how they're betting the landmark will transform North Dakota.    They also discuss President Donald Trump's agenda, the future of the GOP, the politics of conservation and why they believe Theodore Roosevelt's legacy still offers lessons for America as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday. 

Jonathan Martin is the politics bureau chief and senior political columnist at POLITICO. He joins Joel Heitkamp who was live in Medora for the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Axe and Murphy were joined by Hacks frequent flier and POLITICO's own JMart. The Hacks break down negotiations between the White House and the Hill, take stock of the midterm landscape, and reflect on the great pageant of American democracy as the nation marks its 250th birthday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 6/19/26) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about JD Vance debunking the mainstream media's lies and revealing what actually happened after Iran threatened to walk out of the Iran peace deal due to threats from Donald Trump; Donald Trump's hilarious first reaction to Keir Starmer resigning as the UK prime minister; Byron Donalds cracking up a host at Fox News over his suggestions for new exhibits at the Obama Presidential Center; Gavin Newsom and Jennifer Siebel Newsom getting visibly annoyed by an MSNOW reporter asking them about the DOJ's investigation into them and the millions of dollars routed to the family through the non-profit Representation Project; the "Real Time with Bill Maher" crowd loving Bill Maher lashing out at Jonathan Martin and Ro Khanna for trying to make it seem like California has a great public education system; Kamala Harris telling Don Lemon why Democrats need to go further to the left and be open to stacking the Supreme Court and abolishing the Electoral College; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Relief Factor - Relief Factor is an alternative to help your body's natural inflammatory response causing the achy, soreness, stiffness, and discomfort from daily living that keeps you from doing the things you love. Try Relief Factor's 3-Week QuickStart—just $17.76.  Go to: https://www.relieffactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF. Angel Studios - Choose entertainment that is focused on stories about family, perseverance, and real human experiences. Things that feel grounded and actually worth your time. If you go premium, you'll get 2 free tickets to see Young Washington in theaters this Independence Day, and be part of making this film the #1 movie in America for our nation's 250th birthday.. Go to: http://Angel.com/rubin Ethos - Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Trustpilot rating as of 6/1/2025. Get your free quote now at: https://ethos.com/rubin

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Bill's guests are Sam Levinson, Rep. Ro Khanna, Jonathan Martin (Originally aired 6/19/26)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen Welker has exclusive interviews with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.). NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki breaks down a new NBC News poll. Monica Alba, Mike Dubke, Jonathan Martin and Steve Ricchetti join the roundtable.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A mixed picture is emerging from primary elections across America, with major implications for the political fight ahead. President Trump is facing record low approval ratings, while claiming he doesn't care about the midterms. But are the Democrats doing all they can to bolster their chances of recapturing the House and the Senate? Jonathan Martin, senior political columnist at Politico, joins Bianna Golodryga from Minnesota.  Also on today's show: historian Dominic Erdozain on his new book, “To Love a Country: The Problems of Patriotism in America”; foreign policy scholar Robert Kagan    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.) sits down with POLITICO's Jonathan Martin at Angelo's Pizzeria, a South Philly institution, for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of the Democratic party, rising cynicism in American politics and the growing speculation around his political future in 2028.

John welcomes back Politico's Jonathan Martin to discuss the Texas Senate race: how scandal-soaked Attorney General Ken Paxton thrashed incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the GOP primary run-off; Democratic nominee James Talarico's “race against time” to define himself before Paxton's effort to cast him as a weak, weird, ultra-woke vegan sinks in with voters; and whether Democrats are once again chasing fool's gold in Texas or the race is a genuine toss-up. JMart also unpacks the latest episode of his “On The Road” YouTube series, featuring Pennsylvania governor and likely 2028 presidential candidate Josh Shapiro. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.) sits down with POLITICO's Jonathan Martin at Angelo's Pizzeria, a South Philly institution, for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of the Democratic party, rising cynicism in American politics and the growing speculation around his political future in 2028. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A big thank you to Autodesk, the sponsor of Engineering Influence at this year's convention. Autodesk partners with the AECO industry and its leaders to shape a more connected, data-driven future, empowering engineers to work more intelligently and to make confident decisions to drive meaningful impact. This enables firms to evolve, stay competitive, and deliver stronger business outcomes, all while designing a better world. So thank you again to Autodesk. Recording from the 2026 ACEC Convention, Politico's Jonathan Martin discusses congressional culture, the shift from centrist policymaking to polarized primaries, and the need to address gerrymandering. The episode highlights the rise of authenticity and the popularity of long-form media like Martin's "On the Road" podcast and discusses Martin's new book, "This Will Not Pass." 

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore sits down with POLITICO's Jonathan Martin at Baltimore's iconic Koco's Pub for a wide-ranging conversation about redistricting, the future of the Democratic party and how his military service shaped his views on patriotism, race and America's role in the world.    Moore also opens up about Donald Trump, Joe Biden's decision to stay in the presidential race too long, Kamala Harris' future and why Democrats can't spend years “studying” voters' frustrations instead of fixing them. 

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore sits down with POLITICO's Jonathan Martin at Baltimore's iconic Koco's Pub for a wide-ranging conversation about redistricting, the future of the Democratic party and how his military service shaped his views on patriotism, race and America's role in the world.  Moore also opens up about Donald Trump, Joe Biden's decision to stay in the presidential race too long, Kamala Harris' future and why Democrats can't spend years “studying” voters' frustrations instead of fixing them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Murphy and Heilemann are joined by Hacks regular and budding food influencer Jonathan Martin to dig into Trump's latest polling, the un-bullsh!table issues actually shaping the race, and preview key upcoming primaries. Photo by Majid Saeedi via Getty Images "Sad Trio" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats think they can flip the Senate blue in November, and they're hoping a group of interesting characters will help them do it. This week, Jonathan Freedland is joined by Jonathan Martin of Politico to discuss the chances of such an upset and what it would mean for the president to lose the upper chamber

Did Trump really mean to tell Americans he wasn't thinking of their financial situation "at all" when he went to war with Iran? He repeated it several times so we can assume it was no slip of the tongue. The democrats are delighted. His allies are dismayed. Expect that line to get played on a loop. But has Trump stopped worrying about the economy for everyone except his own family? And has he given up on the midterms?Later, Politico's Jonathan Martin joins Jon in the studio. What's Trump playing at? Is the base still with him? And is the American media doing enough to hold him to account?The News Agents USA is a Global production.The News Agents USA is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/

This morning, we break down the growing fallout from the latest redistricting battles and the mounting concerns about efforts aimed at weakening Black political representation across the country. From Tennessee to other states now pursuing similar strategies, the fight over congressional maps is becoming one of the biggest political stories heading into the midterms. Civil rights advocates warn these moves could dramatically reshape representation and voting power for years to come. So what exactly is happening, why are these battles escalating now, and what could it mean for the future of the midterms, and American democracy itself?We are joined by Texas State Representative Jolanda Jones, Anti-racism educator and author Tim Wise, and Politico senior political columnist Jonathan Martin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning, we break down the growing fallout from the latest redistricting battles and the mounting concerns about efforts aimed at weakening Black political representation across the country. From Tennessee to other states now pursuing similar strategies, the fight over congressional maps is becoming one of the biggest political stories heading into the midterms. Civil rights advocates warn these moves could dramatically reshape representation and voting power for years to come. So what exactly is happening, why are these battles escalating now, and what could it mean for the future of the midterms, and American democracy itself?We are joined by Texas State Representative Jolanda Jones, Anti-racism educator and author Tim Wise, and Politico senior political columnist Jonathan Martin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Instead of doing the job Americans have been paying Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy for—like trying to alleviate the high price of gas and air travel—he's been shirking his responsibilities on a seven-month-long family road trip paid for by industry lobbyists. And of course, Trump is also being looked after: His ghastly, 22-foot golden sculpture was unveiled, and Republicans promised a billion taxpayer dollars for what was supposed to be a donor-funded ballroom. POTUS needs a little bit of a psychological boost after his apparent defeat in Iran. Plus, Ukraine is gaining ground and Putin sounds like he's winding his war down, Trump has basically ended the post-WWII order, and Tennessee's redistricting was pure racial gerrymandering.Bill Kristol joins Tim Miller.show notes Monday's "Morning Shots" Bill's "Bulwark on Sunday" Cathy on Putin's pathetic parade Politico's Jonathan Martin on Trump's redistricting Tickets for our Bulwark Live shows in San Diego on 5/20 and in LA on 5/21: TheBulwark.com/Events Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/BULWARK and use promo code BULWARK at checkout.

Kristen Welker interviews Energy Secretary Chris Wright as Americans feel the squeeze from rising gas prices amid the war with Iran. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) joins exclusively as Democrats lose ground in the redistricting fight. Gov. Wes Moore (D-Md.), Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-Ark.) and philanthropist Olivia Walton join for a Common Ground conversation on maternal health. Ashley Etienne, Matt Gorman, Jonathan Martin and Tyler Pager join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gov. JB Pritzker (D-Ill.) sits down with POLITICO's Jonathan Martin at Chicago's iconic Manny's Deli for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of the Democratic Party -- and his own.  Plus: a look at Chicago's political culture, Pritzker's rise from donor to power broker, and why Manny's remains a must-stop on the campaign trail. 

Even with all that Democrats having going for them—mid-term elections typically favoring the out-of-power party, Trump's sinking approval rates, even rising gas prices—it will be an uphill battle to wrest the Senate from GOP control. Guest: Jonathan Martin, POLITICO politics bureau chief and host of “On the Road” a podcast about the 2026 midterms.Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even with all that Democrats having going for them—mid-term elections typically favoring the out-of-power party, Trump's sinking approval rates, even rising gas prices—it will be an uphill battle to wrest the Senate from GOP control. Guest: Jonathan Martin, POLITICO politics bureau chief and host of “On the Road” a podcast about the 2026 midterms.Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even with all that Democrats having going for them—mid-term elections typically favoring the out-of-power party, Trump's sinking approval rates, even rising gas prices—it will be an uphill battle to wrest the Senate from GOP control. Guest: Jonathan Martin, POLITICO politics bureau chief and host of “On the Road” a podcast about the 2026 midterms.Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gov. JB Pritzker (D-Ill.) sits down with POLITICO's Jonathan Martin at Chicago's iconic Manny's Deli for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of the Democratic Party -- and his own.  Plus: a look at Chicago's political culture, Pritzker's rise from donor to power broker, and why Manny's remains a must-stop on the campaign trail.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Today, we're bringing you a new episode of 'On the Road' with Jonathan Martin. Last week, Jonathan sat down with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) at the Masters to talk Trump, 2028 and the upcoming Georgia Senate race. Plus: Kemp on EVs, economic policy and why he's staying focused on 2026 — not the White House.  You can find more episodes in the 'On the Road with Jonathan Martin' feed wherever you get your podcasts.

Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell talk with Jonathan Martin about his sit-down interview with Gov. Brian Kemp at the Masters and what it reveals about Kemp's political future. They examine Kemp's push for Derek Dooley in the Senate race, concerns about the GOP bench, and the shifting outlook for Jon Ossoff's reelection chances. The conversation also explores Kemp's uneasy alignment with Donald Trump and what it could mean for 2028. Martin outlines how Georgia's top Democrats, including Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, are gaining national attention as potential presidential contenders. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Murphy and Heilemann were joined by frequent Hacks flyer and host of On the Road, Politico's Jonathan Martin! The Hacks dive into U.S./Iran negotiations, Vance's foreign policy woes, chaos and turnover in the Trump cabinet, and check in on the Virginia, California, and Kentucky races. And so much more! Photo by Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz joins Meet the Press as questions mount about fragile ceasefires in the Middle East. Kristen Welker sits down for an exclusive interview with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) as he reflects on his first 100 days in office. Entrepreneur Emma Grede joins for a Meet the Moment conversation. Steve Kornacki breaks down a new NBC News Decision Desk poll. Ashley Etienne, Sara Fagen and Jonathan Martin join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) joins POLITICO's Jonathan Martin at the Masters to talk Trump, 2028 and the upcoming Georgia Senate race. Plus: Kemp on EVs, economic policy and why he's staying focused on 2026 — not the White House.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Hayes is joined by David Drucker, Mike Warren, and Jonathan Martin, Politico's politics bureau chief, to discuss the upcoming midterm elections and the Democrats' ongoing identity crisis.The Agenda:—The Trump effect on 2026 midterms—Partisan redistricting efforts—Scandals in state primaries—Democratic identity crisis—The GOP after 2028—NWYT: Meals with sourcesShow Notes:—On the Road with Jonathan Martin The Dispatch Podcast is a production of ⁠The Dispatch⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including access to all of our articles, members-only newsletters, and bonus podcast episodes—⁠click here⁠. If you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member ⁠by clicking here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we're bringing you an episode from our new show, On the Road. California Gov. Gavin Newsom sat down with POLITICO's Jonathan Martin for a wide-ranging conversation about the personal experiences that shaped his political career. A leading potential contender for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028, Newsom has been raising his national profile by taking on President Donald Trump and traveling to key early primary states while promoting his new memoir. In the interview with Martin, Newsom reflects on his upbringing, outlines what he sees at stake for Democrats in 2026 and explains his increasingly aggressive strategy toward Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristen Welker interviews Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) as President Trump threatens an escalation in the war with Iran and U.S. energy prices continue to soar. Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío reacts to Trump threatening a U.S. takeover of Cuba. Mike Dubke, Ashley Etienne, Courtney Kube and Jonathan Martin join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Axe and Murphy are joined by frequent flier in the Hackeroo Lounge, Jonathan Martin. JMart gives the Hacks a preview of his new Politico show, On the Road with Jonathan Martin, including his conversation with Sarah Huckabee Sanders. The Hacks also discuss the war with Iran — how it's affecting Americans at home, the administration's shifting rationales, and the U.S. Tomahawk strike that hit a school. Plus: Donald Trump firing Kristi Noem, the first cabinet dismissal of his administration, the Texas runoff, and the Hacks close with a tribute to Jesse Jackson. Photo by Philippe LOPEZ / AFP via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump abruptly fires Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Dan and Jon discuss the Congressional hearings that led to her dismissal, Trump's announcement that Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin will replace her, and the future of DHS. Then they react to the administration's ever-shifting justifications for their war with Iran, Republicans voting with Democrats to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi over her handling of the Epstein files, how MAGA is already attacking James Talarico, and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy's new target: Dunkin' Donuts. Then, Dan talks to Politico senior political columnist Jonathan Martin about Tuesday night's results, the tense Republican runoff in Texas, and Jmart's forthcoming podcast series, On the Road with Jonathan Martin.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

This week Axe and Murphy burned the midnight oil to break down Trump's State of the Union with Hackeroo extraordinaire Jonathan Martin. No spoilers here — the Hacks have kept you waiting long enough. Hit play and find out what went down. Photo by Anna Moneymaker via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices