Podcast appearances and mentions of Jonathan Martin

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) react to the U.S. and Israel launching military strikes on Iran, killing the country's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Richard Engel reports from Beit Shemesh, Israel. Stephen Hayes, Jeh Johnson, Carol Lee 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.

Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with co-host of Too Beautiful to Live podcast, Andrew Walsh, writer, Senior Manager in tech, and former Seattle City Council candidate, Heidi Stuber, and writer for the Washington Observer, Jonathan Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Jonathan Martin, POLITICO's senior political columnist and politics bureau chief, joins Matt Lewis for a candid deep dive into the 2026 midterms. With Donald Trump in year two of his second term, is the Senate truly in play for Democrats? Martin breaks down:— Why the map is a structural nightmare for Dems (tough targets in Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, plus defending Michigan & Georgia)— How 2025 special elections show Democratic energy and turnout potential Democrats' pushback against the "questionnaire-industrial complex" — why filling out extreme litmus tests (e.g., trans surgery for prisoners) hands ammo to Republicans— GOP fears over ICE shootings and immigration chaos — but why no one dares criticize Trump openly due to the personality cult Trump's vanity-driven politics, landmark renamings, and predictions for chaos ahead— What both parties must redefine post-Trump (what are they actually FOR?)— Timely insights on polarization, midterm turnout, and the road to 2028. Perfect for anyone following U.S. politics, Trump era fallout, or 2026 election forecasts.— And MUCH more!Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC

Hollyview Church sermon from February 1, 2026. Jonathan Martin teaches from 1 Chronicles 11.

Happy Tuesday, Hackeroos! This week Axe and Murphy are joined by repeat guest and all-around savant Jonathan Martin of Politico. The Hacks dive into the latest news, including the FBI raid of a Georgia election center, Trump's cryptocurrency exposé in The Wall Street Journal, Trump's mixed messaging on the economy and inflation, what an increasingly abnormal election looks like, and a check-in on several key states as the midterms come into focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) react to the Justice Department releasing more than 3 million pages of records related to Jeffrey Epstein. Ken Burns joins for a “Meet the Moment” conversation around his documentary series on the American Revolution. Lanhee Chen, Adrienne Elrod 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.

Donald Trump nutzt seine Rede beim World Economic Forum in Davos für eine klare America-First-Botschaft. Weniger eskalierend als befürchtet, aber ohne Zugeständnisse an Europa. Die zentrale Frage: Was folgt daraus für die transatlantischen Beziehungen – und was ist Europas Antwort? Gordon Repinski mit der Einordnung von Trumps Auftritt, die Erwartungen an Friedrich Merz und der wachsende Handlungsdruck auf Europa. Dazu im Gespräch: Jonathan Martin von POLITICO in Washington. Er ordnet ein nach welchen Mustern Trump agiert und warum Börsen und Märkte dabei eine größere Rolle spielen als diplomatische Appelle. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview spricht die stellvertretende SPD-Fraktionsvorsitzenden Siemtje Möller über Grönland, europäische Souveränität und die Frage, ob Europa mehr tut als nur zu reagieren.  Anschließend richtet sich mit Hans von der Burchard der Blick nach Brüssel: Beim EU-Sondergipfel treffen die Staats- und Regierungschefs aufeinander, um über Zölle, Sicherheitspolitik und die durch das EU-Parlament abgelehnte Mercosur-Ratifizierung zu beraten. 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

ESPN LA Kings Insider Sam Betesh stops by to talk about the crew at last night's Kings game, starting with a major controversy about the jacket he was given to wear as part of the ice cleaning crew. More on Kings night, including Sedano's proposed solution for jacket-gate, plus they play Jonathan Martin and his brother Jared singing the National Anthem - it was awesome! Sam Betesh explains in GREAT detail how that all came to fruition. Morales reads the daily “Don't Sweat The Small Stuff” calendar page and Kap's Dealer's Choice presented by Sellers Advantage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

White House border czar Tom Homan, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) join Meet the Press after an ICE officer shoots and kills a woman in Minneapolis. Richard Engel reports on the growing anti-government protests in Iran. Monica Alba, Jamelle Bouie, Stephen Hayes 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.

In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck tackles one of the most consequential counterfactuals in modern history: what if 9/11 never happened? He explores how the attacks fundamentally altered the American psyche, shattered a post–Cold War sense of security, and transformed how Americans consume news, driving the demand for instant information and accelerating the technologies that now dominate our lives. The conversation examines how U.S. politics, foreign policy, and polarization might have evolved without the War on Terror—no Patriot Act, no Department of Homeland Security, no Iraq War—and whether the political forces that produced figures like Trump and Obama would have emerged at all. From global relationships with Russia and China to the delayed reckoning over economic inequality and partisan division, this episode traces the ripple effects of an event that reshaped everything, and asks what might have filled the vacuum if it had never occurred. Then, Jonathan Martin, the politics bureau chief and senior political columnist at POLITICO joins the Chuck ToddCast to walk through his bold predictions for the political landscape heading into 2026, starting with the idea that Donald Trump’s second term is less about governing and more about validation, legacy, and self-mythmaking. The conversation explores Trump as a pop-culture figure obsessed with monuments, family dynasty, and loyalty—rather than policy—along with why the country proved vulnerable to a political huckster in the first place. Martin breaks down why a Supreme Court vacancy could reshape the cycle, why GOP turnout may sag without Trump on the ballot, and which Senate races—from Nebraska to Florida to Ohio—could unexpectedly come into play. The episode also looks ahead to the fault lines inside both parties: potential Trump family bids, early jockeying for the post-Trump GOP, and Democratic candidates who may help—or hurt—their own chances. Martin weighs in on foreign policy flashpoints that could define the next two years, from Iran to Venezuela to Trump’s transactional approach with China, as well as internal administration instability and cabinet shakeups. Plus, sharp takes on approval ratings, California’s unsettled political bench, why political dynasties still matter, and—because it wouldn’t be a Chuck Todd conversation without it—a few college football predictions to close things out. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 03:00 “What if” 9/11 never happened? 03:45 9/11 changed how Americans consumed information 04:30 9/11 was the first true “hit” on the homeland 05:30 9/11 create a new sense of vulnerability in America 06:45 The trauma from 9/11 changed the American psyche 08:45 Prior to 9/11, America was living in a post cold-war calm 09:30 In 2000, the west was trying to court Russia into joining them 10:15 Both parties will bullish on integrating China into the world 11:45 Bush would have been more western hemisphere focused 12:45 Without 9/11, Washington would have been more polarized 13:45 The Bush presidency essentially began on 9/11 15:30 9/11 triggered a “need” for immediate information 16:30 Social media is created to provide immediate info 17:15 There’s no Patriot Act, Iraq war, War on Terror without 9/11 18:30 There would be no Department of Homeland Security 19:45 Homeland Security eventually became an immigration agency 21:45 The isolationist strain of MAGA may not materialize 23:15 Some of the responses to 9/11 led to rise of MAGA politics 25:00 9/11 created a new sense of urgency for following the news 26:15 9/11 sped up the adoption of new information technologies 28:15 Do we not have Trump or Obama without hyper-engaged politics? 29:00 John Kerry probably isn’t the nominee in 2004 without 9/11 30:30 What replaces 9/11 if it never happened? 30:45 Financial crisis still happens anyways 31:45 9/11 delayed the “uniparty reckoning” 32:45 Occupy Wall Street would supplant Tea Party as driving force in 2010 34:00 Without Iraq War, there’s less distinction between Clinton & Obama 35:30 9/11 delayed polarization, economic issues by a few years 37:30 “If 9/11 never happened” final conclusions 40:30 “What Ifs” left on the cutting room floor 49:00 Jonathan Martin joins the Chuck ToddCast 51:15 Of his 16 predictions for 2026, which ones stood out the most? 52:00 Trump’s second term is a victory lap, more about validation 53:00 Trump is obsessed with building monuments to himself 54:30 Trump doesn’t take the job seriously 56:30 Trump will likely slap his name on the memorial bridge 57:00 Trump is most like Teddy Roosevelt 58:15 Trump is more a pop culture archetype than a political one 59:00 The country turned out to be vulnerable to a huckster 59:30 Prediction of a Supreme Court seat coming open in 2026 1:00:30 Alito more likely to retire than Thomas 1:01:45 By October, it will be clear that senate is in play 1:03:00 Nebraska Dems cleared field for Dan Osborne 1:04:00 Trump not being on ballot could really suppress GOP turnout 1:05:30 Rumors that Don Jr. could run in Wyoming? 1:07:30 Folks in Jackson Hole with money always exploring political runs 1:08:15 Potential SCOTUS nominees if there’s a retirement? 1:09:45 The senate appointees from FL & OH get no traction 1:11:00 Paxton vs. Crockett would be a fascinating race in TX 1:11:45 Dems have a much better shot of winning in OH than TX 1:14:00 Biden could have cut deals with McConnell if government was split 1:15:15 Predictions on next country Trump hits with air strikes? 1:15:45 Regime in Iran could collapse in 2026 1:17:30 Netanyahu could be seen as most unstable force in middle east 1:18:30 Venezuela could become a huge political problem for Trump 1:20:30 In 1st term, leaks were about Trump, now they’re about cabinet 1:21:15 Kash Patel, Kristi Noem most likely to get booted from administration 1:23:30 GOP has political liabilities in Florida, senate race could be interesting 1:25:45 Could Jared Moskowitz be the wild card in the FL senate race? 1:26:30 Trump could be at 30% approval by Labor Day 1:27:15 Dem candidates that could hurt their chances by writing a book? 1:28:00 Without Covid, Buttigieg is likely the nominee in 2020 1:29:30 Newsom is easy to create a caricature of 1:30:30 Buttigieg is too smart to win in electoral politics 1:31:30 CA governor’s race field still doesn’t feel set 1:34:15 Swalwell can raise money, has backing from Pelosi 1:36:15 "Former mayor of SF” is a title that will sink you nationally 1:37:45 Ro Khanna avoids being associated with California 1:38:30 Which Republicans are most likely to challenge Vance? 1:39:45 A Trump will be a candidate, Donald obsessed with family name in politics 1:41:00 Trump won’t just hand off his coalition to Vance 1:42:15 Trump wants to create a political dynasty 1:44:30 Trump will get cozy with China, then claim he averted WW3 1:45:30 College football predictions 1:59:00 Chuck’s college football playoff reactionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Martin, the politics bureau chief and senior political columnist at POLITICO joins the Chuck ToddCast to walk through his bold predictions for the political landscape heading into 2026, starting with the idea that Donald Trump’s second term is less about governing and more about validation, legacy, and self-mythmaking. The conversation explores Trump as a pop-culture figure obsessed with monuments, family dynasty, and loyalty—rather than policy—along with why the country proved vulnerable to a political huckster in the first place. Martin breaks down why a Supreme Court vacancy could reshape the cycle, why GOP turnout may sag without Trump on the ballot, and which Senate races—from Nebraska to Florida to Ohio—could unexpectedly come into play. The episode also looks ahead to the fault lines inside both parties: potential Trump family bids, early jockeying for the post-Trump GOP, and Democratic candidates who may help—or hurt—their own chances. Martin weighs in on foreign policy flashpoints that could define the next two years, from Iran to Venezuela to Trump’s transactional approach with China, as well as internal administration instability and cabinet shakeups. Plus, sharp takes on approval ratings, California’s unsettled political bench, why political dynasties still matter, and—because it wouldn’t be a Chuck Todd conversation without it—a few college football predictions to close things out. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Jonathan Martin joins the Chuck ToddCast 02:15 Of his 16 predictions for 2026, which ones stood out the most? 03:00 Trump’s second term is a victory lap, more about validation 04:00 Trump is obsessed with building monuments to himself 05:30 Trump doesn’t take the job seriously 07:30 Trump will likely slap his name on the memorial bridge 08:00 Trump is most like Teddy Roosevelt 09:15 Trump is more a pop culture archetype than a political one 10:00 The country turned out to be vulnerable to a huckster 10:30 Prediction of a Supreme Court seat coming open in 2026 11:30 Alito more likely to retire than Thomas 12:45 By October, it will be clear that senate is in play 14:00 Nebraska Dems cleared field for Dan Osborne 15:00 Trump not being on ballot could really suppress GOP turnout 16:30 Rumors that Don Jr. could run in Wyoming? 18:30 Folks in Jackson Hole with money always exploring political runs 19:15 Potential SCOTUS nominees if there’s a retirement? 20:45 The senate appointees from FL & OH get no traction 22:00 Paxton vs. Crockett would be a fascinating race in TX 22:45 Dems have a much better shot of winning in OH than TX 25:00 Biden could have cut deals with McConnell if government was split 26:15 Predictions on next country Trump hits with air strikes? 26:45 Regime in Iran could collapse in 2026 28:30 Netanyahu could be seen as most unstable force in middle east 29:30 Venezuela could become a huge political problem for Trump 31:30 In 1st term, leaks were about Trump, now they’re about cabinet 32:15 Kash Patel, Kristi Noem most likely to get booted from administration 34:30 GOP has political liabilities in Florida, senate race could be interesting 36:45 Could Jared Moskowitz be the wild card in the FL senate race? 37:30 Trump could be at 30% approval by Labor Day 38:15 Dem candidates that could hurt their chances by writing a book? 39:00 Without Covid, Buttigieg is likely the nominee in 2020 40:30 Newsom is easy to create a caricature of 41:30 Buttigieg is too smart to win in electoral politics 42:30 CA governor’s race field still doesn’t feel set 45:15 Swalwell can raise money, has backing from Pelosi 47:15 "Former mayor of SF” is a title that will sink you nationally 48:45 Ro Khanna avoids being associated with California 49:30 Which Republicans most likely to challenge Vance? 50:45 A Trump will be a candidate, Donald obsessed with family name in politics 52:00 Trump won’t just hand off his coalition to Vance 53:15 Trump wants to create a political dynasty 55:30 Trump will get cozy with China, then claim he averted WW3 56:30 College football predictionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die USA lassen Venezuelas Machthaber Nicolás Maduro festnehmen und bringen ihn nach New York. Donald Trump setzt damit erneut auf militärische Macht und überrascht Verbündete wie Gegner gleichermaßen. Jonathan Martin von POLITICO in Washington ordnet ein, wie diese Aktion auch in den USA diskutiert wird, warum selbst der Kongress übergangen wurde und welche Risiken ein solcher Eingriff für die internationale Ordnung birgt.Parallel erlebt Berlin eine eigene Krise. Ein Brandanschlag auf zentrale Stromkabel legt große Teile des Südwestens der Stadt lahm. Zehntausende Menschen sitzen im Winter ohne Strom da. Rasmus Buchsteiner schildert die Lage vor Ort und analysiert, warum Politik und Sicherheitsbehörden so lange brauchten, um den Ernst der Situation öffentlich anzuerkennen.Im 200-Sekunden-Interview spricht Berlins Wirtschafts- und Energie-Senatorin Franziska Giffey (SPD) über die Hintergründe des Anschlags, die Verwundbarkeit kritischer Infrastruktur und die politischen Konsequenzen. Sie erklärt, warum absolute Sicherheit nicht möglich ist und welche Maßnahmen nun folgen müssen. 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

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Sens. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) join in the aftermath of a shooting at Brown University. Tom Winter updates on the suspect in custody. Steve Kornacki breaks down a new NBC News Decision Desk poll. Lanhee Chen, Jonathan Martin, Amna Nawaz and Neera Tanden 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.

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani joins exclusively to break down his Oval Office meeting with President Trump. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explains why the Trump administration is rolling back tariffs on certain food products. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) responds to Trump calling for some Democrats to be arrested after they urged service members to refuse illegal orders. Sara Fagen, Hallie Jackson, former Sec. Jeh Johnson 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.

Guests: Dr. Steven Ackerman and Dr. Jonathan MartinFor most of us, weather talk is a quick chat about the weekend forecast or a snowy commute. But in Wisconsin, “The Weather Guys” have turned those conversations into something much bigger — a beloved radio show that brings science, stories, and a touch of humor to the airwaves. For years, they've been breaking down everything from blizzards to climate change, making meteorology both accessible and fun. Today, we'll sit down with Dr. Steven Ackerman and Dr. Jonathan Martin to hear how their show began, what keeps listeners tuning in, and why Wisconsin weather makes for some of the best conversations around.Chapters00:00 The Birth of Weather Talk00:45 How They Became Weather Geeks03:02 Research Insights and Contributions08:08 Engaging the Public Beyond Academia11:44 Break 111:45 The Importance of Public Engagement14:12 The Dynamics of Show Planning15:29 Memorable Questions from Callers17:00 Balancing Complexity in Communication18:38 Break 218:40 Wisconsin Weather: A Unique Landscape21:30 The Changing Landscape of Weather Communication24:35 Advice for Young Meteorologists27:21 The Future of Weather and AISee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The results are in! Last night Axe and Murphy were joined by the indefatigable chronicler of American politics, Jonathan Martin of Politico. The bleary-eyed Hacks stayed up to unpack the election results, the story the margins told, voter turnout, indicators for the midterms, redistricting, Dick Cheney's legacy, and so much more! Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) joins for a wide-ranging interview on his fight with President Trump, his defense of former President Biden and his own political future. Steve Kornacki breaks down a new NBC News poll two days out from critical elections. Adrienne Elrod, Matt Gorman, Jonathan Martin and Melanie Zanona 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.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Jonathan Martin, Politico's Senior Political Columnist. He discusses Hakeem Jeffries and Mike Johnson agreeing to debate on CSPAN, Katie Porters testy videos, and more. He's then joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. He discusses the Supreme Court hearing redistricting and voting rights cases and more. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day. Alex Rich joins the crew for the hour and they discuss/debate the hands free policy with cell phones in Missouri. They wrap up the hour discussing the haunted hotel in Milwaukee that some baseball players refuse to stay in when their teams come into town. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Duane Patterson, with Hot Air and the Host of the Duane's World Podcast. He discusses all things politics and also shares his thoughts on if a Republican could become Governor in California. Mark then laughs at audio where a California Governor Candidate advocates for a gender neutral Olympics. He's then joined by Dr. Curtis Cain, the Superintendent of Rockwood School District. Dr. Cain makes his case for passage of Proposition S on the upcoming ballot. Mark wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Jonathan Martin, Politico's Senior Political Columnist. He discusses Hakeem Jeffries and Mike Johnson agreeing to debate on CSPAN, Katie Porters testy videos, and more.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Jonathan Martin, Politico's Senior Political Columnist. He discusses Hakeem Jeffries and Mike Johnson agreeing to debate on CSPAN, Katie Porters testy videos, and more. He's then joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. He discusses the Supreme Court hearing redistricting and voting rights cases and more.

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Jonathan Martin, senior political columnist at POLITICO, joins Steve Hayes to discuss President Donald Trump's retribution campaign and the Democratic Party's messy coalition of convenience that doesn't stand for anything ideologically. The Agenda:—The role of Trump's inner circle—Sen. Ted Cruz's political calculations—Election integrity concerns—The future of Trump's legal battles—Kamala Harris has nothing to say on what Dems should stand for on policyShow Notes:—Jonathan's column on Ted Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time for Sports Graffiti! Take a listen to this 17 year old hockey play by play broadcaster during the 50/50 raffle. Mason and Ireland are joined by ESPN's Tyler Fulghum! The crew make their big 5 picks of the week! The guys welcome our own Jonathan Martin into the studio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Axe and Murphy — still a little under the weather but never short on opinions — are joined by Hack regular and ace political analyst Jonathan Martin of Politico. The Hacks take on a turbulent week in American politics: the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Utah Governor Spencer Cox's leadership, the rise of rage-bait and true believers, skeleton keys and conspiracy theories, attempts to whitewash U.S. history, and Trump's royal jaunt to meet the king. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks out after a federal court strikes down President Trump's tariffs. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) weighs in as HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces mounting scrutiny over his vaccine policies. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) responds to growing pressure on the Trump administration to release the Epstein files. Steve Kornacki breaks down a new Decision Desk poll. Yamiche Alcindor, Stephen Hayes, former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson, and Jonathan Martin join the roundtable.

Chuck Todd welcomes Politico's politics bureau chief Jonathan Martin to discuss the rapidly evolving political landscape as both parties grapple with structural weaknesses and Trump's continued dominance of the political conversation. The conversation covers the Democratic Party's primary calendar shake-up, with New Hampshire maintaining its first-in-the-nation status despite ongoing debates about Iowa's role, while examining how the party's focus on winning over traditional early-state voters may not address deeper issues with rural constituencies. Martin and Todd analyze Trump's economic challenges, from emerging tariff impacts to his desperate attempts to influence interest rates, alongside his strategic use of government power to shape elections and avoid potential legal consequences.The discussion shifts to key electoral battlegrounds, particularly the New Jersey gubernatorial race featuring Mikie Sherrill and her challenger Ciattarelli, which could serve as a crucial midterm bellwether. They explore the broader implications of weak party structures, redistricting battles that Obama has now blessed, and whether Democrats are ceding their traditional "adult in the room" positioning. Their discussion concludes with lighter fare about college football, including LSU's playoff aspirations and James Madison's surprising rise as Virginia's emerging football power, offering a perfect blend of serious political analysis and seasonal sports commentary.Timeline:(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)00:00 Jonathan Martin joins the Chuck Toddcast!00:30 College football kicks off02:30 Democrats debating where to host first primary02:45 New Hampshire will be first primary state 05:15 Winning over NH voters doesn't solve Dems issues with rural voters 07:00 Iowa won't move back to first in the nation status 07:30 Democrats vacate endorsement of DSA candidate in Minneapolis09:45 The two traditional parties are incredibly weak 10:45 Trump is creating a lot of noise, but can't distract from economy 12:30 Trump's ultimate goal is attention 24/7 13:15 Tariff impacts are starting to show up 15:00 Trump is desperate to bring down interest rates 16:15 Trump will use the power of government to affect elections 17:30 Texas redraw shows Trump is desperate to avoid third impeachment 18:45 Could Mike Johnson refuse to seat a new congress? 19:45 DOJ releases Ghislaine Maxwell testimony to appease base 21:15 DOJ's reputation will take years to recover 23:15 Democrats get no credit when being fair on redistricting 24:00 Obama gives his blessing to redistricting effort 24:45 Are Democrats ceding "adult in the room" status? 26:00 Biden overreached beyond his mandate 27:30 Redistricting will be a massive legal mess 28:15 Trump takes partial state ownership of major companies 29:45 Trump's endorsement is decisive in GOP primaries 31:00 Huge reliance on Scott Bessent to keep lid on Trump 33:00 New Jersey governor race will be a bellwether for the midterms 34:45 Mikie Sherrill bungled her answer on Mamdani35:30 Trump is sympathetic to Ciattarelli 36:45 Ciattarelli has a Chris Christie quality to him 38:15 Sherrill would be the least "Jersey" governor 39:45 Will any Republican senators announce retirement? 41:45 Sherrod Brown's outlook in Ohio senate race 43:30 Brown's prize for winning is an election in two years 45:45 Democrats too focused on DC rather than states 46:45 Which college football games will you attend? 48:00 LSU needs to make a playoff run for Kelly to keep his job 50:15 James Madison becoming the football power in Virginia

Chuck Todd breaks down the political paradox of August 2025, a month that generated significant headlines yet produced little actual movement in Washington's power dynamics. Despite a DC law enforcement surge that failed to target high-crime areas and escalating redistricting wars that continue eroding institutional trust, Todd argues that distractions like the worthless Ghislaine Maxwell testimony release and questionable personnel moves at the IRS are overshadowing more serious concerns about DOJ's politicization and economic warning signs. With only Rubio and Bessent providing cabinet stability as cracks emerge in the economy and potential stagflation looms by spring 2026, Todd explores how Trump's promised restrictions on mail-in voting in red states will likely backfire as voters demand expanded early voting options, while examining the broader phenomenon of "nutpicking" – when entire political parties get defined by their most outlandish members, a dynamic perfectly satirized in recent South Park episodes that mirror Elon Musk's bizarre Macrohard announcement.Then, Chuck welcomes Politico's politics bureau chief Jonathan Martin to discuss the rapidly evolving political landscape as both parties grapple with structural weaknesses and Trump's continued dominance of the political conversation. The conversation covers the Democratic Party's primary calendar shake-up, with New Hampshire maintaining its first-in-the-nation status despite ongoing debates about Iowa's role, while examining how the party's focus on winning over traditional early-state voters may not address deeper issues with rural constituencies. Martin and Todd analyze Trump's economic challenges, from emerging tariff impacts to his desperate attempts to influence interest rates, alongside his strategic use of government power to shape elections and avoid potential legal consequences.The discussion shifts to key electoral battlegrounds, particularly the New Jersey gubernatorial race featuring Mikie Sherrill and her challenger Ciattarelli, which could serve as a crucial midterm bellwether. They explore the broader implications of weak party structures, redistricting battles that Obama has now blessed, and whether Democrats are ceding their traditional "adult in the room" positioning. Their discussion concludes with lighter fare about college football, including LSU's playoff aspirations and James Madison's surprising rise as Virginia's emerging football power, offering a perfect blend of serious political analysis and seasonal sports commentary.Finally, Chuck answers listeners' questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment.Timeline:(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)00:00 Chuck Todd's Introduction02:45 August is always the slowest month in DC04:30 August made lots of headlines, but made no movement05:15 DC law enforcement surge hasn't been to high crime areas05:45 Redistricting war ramps up, corrosive to institutions06:15 Ghislaine Maxwell testimony is worthless but a distraction07:45 Billy Long firing at IRS stinks to high heaven08:45 DOJ being used to prop up Virginia's GOP governor candidate10:15 Rubio and Bessent are the only cabinet members providing stability11:30 Cracks are showing up in the economy13:15 Stagflation could show up by spring of 202614:00 DOJ could bring bogus investigations against Dem candidates 15:45 Most recent South Park episode was perfect satire of big tech16:15 Elon Musk's announcement of Macrohard feels like South Park plot17:45 Trump will order end of mail-in voting in red states18:30 Voters will demand longer early voting period20:00 Same day voting only isn't feasible21:30 “Nutpicking” - When an entire party is painted by one outlandish member23:45 Jonathan Martin joins the Chuck Toddcast! 24:15 College football kicks off 6:15 Democrats debating where to host first primary 26:30 New Hampshire will be first primary state 29:00 Winning over NH voters doesn't solve Dems issues with rural voters30:45 Iowa won't move back to first in the nation status 31:15 Democrats vacate endorsement of DSA candidate in Minneapolis 33:30 The two traditional parties are incredibly weak 34:30 Trump is creating a lot of noise, but can't distract from economy 36:15 Trump's ultimate goal is attention 24/7 37:00 Tariff impacts are starting to show up 38:45 Trump is desperate to bring down interest rates 40:00 Trump will use the power of government to affect elections 41:15 Texas redraw shows Trump is desperate to avoid third impeachment 42:30 Could Mike Johnson refuse to seat a new congress? 43:30 DOJ releases Ghislaine Maxwell testimony to appease base 45:00 DOJ's reputation will take years to recover 47:00 Democrats get no credit when being fair on redistricting 47:45 Obama gives his blessing to redistricting effort 48:30 Are Democrats ceding "adult in the room" status? 49:45 Biden overreached beyond his mandate 51:15 Redistricting will be a massive legal mess 52:00 Trump takes partial state ownership of major companies 53:30 Trump's endorsement is decisive in GOP primaries 54:45 Huge reliance on Scott Bessent to keep lid on Trump 56:45 New Jersey governor race will be a bellwether for the midterms 58:30 Mikie Sherrill bungled her answer on Mamdani 59:15 Trump is sympathetic to Ciattarelli 1:00:30 Ciattarelli has a Chris Christie quality to him 1:02:00 Sherrill would be the least "Jersey" governor 1:03:30 Will any Republican senators announce retirement? 1:05:30 Sherrod Brown's outlook in Ohio senate race 1:07:15 Brown's prize for winning is an election in two years 1:09:30 Democrats too focused on DC rather than states 1:10:30 Which college football games will you attend? 1:11:45 LSU needs to make a playoff run for Kelly to keep his job 1:14:00 James Madison becoming the football power in Virginia 1:16:30 Ask Chuck 1:16:45 How can a VP candidate hurt or boost a campaign? 1:24:15 Non-political book recommendations? 1:28:30 Will there be modifications to limit executive power post-Trump? 1:31:45 What happens if Trump declares Democratic party a terrorist organization?

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) weigh in on President Trump's summit with Russian President Putin. Sara Fagen, Jonathan Martin, Andrea Mitchell and Ned Price join the roundtable. 

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Vice President JD Vance, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) react to President Trump's decision to strike three nuclear facilities in Iran. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports from Tel Aviv. Lanhee Chen, Ashley Etienne, Jonathan Martin and Andrea Mitchell join the roundtable.

This week, in honor of Mike Murphy's 30th birthday (don't fact-check that), we're serving up a bonus mini-sode! Mike is joined by longtime pod pal JMart to unpack the latest fallout in the bromance no one asked for — Musk and Trump. The Hacks dissect where the relationship went sour, what comes next for the billionaire and the president, and what this high-profile spat means for the future of American politics.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) join exclusively as President Trump's legislative agenda narrowly passes in the House and heads to the Senate where it faces significant challenges. Lanhee Chen, Jeh Johnson, Jonathan Martin and Kelly O'Donnell join the roundtable.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, former TV host and Pennsylvania Senate candidate, is one of America's most famous physicians. Now he's running the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which means he's in charge of programs that provide health care for about half of all Americans. He sits down with White House Bureau Chief Dasha Burns to discuss potential Medicaid cuts, his big plans to lower drug pricing, why he's fielding early morning phone calls from President Trump, and his advice to patients to “be curious” about their health.  Plus, Burns is joined by senior political columnist and politics bureau chief Jonathan Martin to discuss his juicy column about the Ohio governor's race featuring Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy and former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel. And senior legal affairs reporter Kyle Cheney joins to discuss the showdown between Trump and the courts over his “Liberation Day” tariffs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to the first episode of Politico's new podcast, The Conversation with Dasha Burns. Dr. Mehmet Oz, former TV host and Pennsylvania Senate candidate, is one of America's most famous physicians. Now he's running the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which means he's in charge of programs that provide health care for about half of all Americans. He sits down with White House Bureau Chief Dasha Burns to discuss potential Medicaid cuts, his big plans to lower drug pricing, why he's fielding early morning phone calls from President Trump, and his advice to patients to “be curious” about their health.  Plus, Burns is joined by senior political columnist and politics bureau chief Jonathan Martin to discuss his juicy column about the Ohio governor's race featuring Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy and former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel. And senior legal affairs reporter Kyle Cheney joins to discuss the showdown between Trump and the courts over his “Liberation Day” tariffs. 

This week, Murphy and Heilemann are joined by their old pal Jonathan Martin to wade through the flotsam and jetsam of another jam-packed political week. They discuss the new book about Biden has everyone talking—about his legacy, his future, and now the tragic cancer diagnosis at the center of it all. Plus: the price of eggs, Trump's spin on inflation, the SALT fight, and so much more! 

This week, Mike Murphy is flying solo — but fear not, he's joined by two heavyweight Hacks: Jonathan Martin, veteran political reporter and senior political columnist for Politico, and Robert Costa, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent and co-author of Peril with Bob Woodward. Together, they dive into POTUS v. SCOTUS, wrongful deportations, China's tariff triumphs, Harvard fighting back, deficits, stagflation, strongman stuff, and — naturally — a slew of other uplifting developments in American democracy.

President Trump reverses course tariffs — pausing most hikes but raising them on China, while exempting key tech imports. Trump's top trade adviser Peter Navarro, Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and billionaire investor Ray Dalio join Kristen Welker with exclusive reactions. Kelly O'Donnell, Jonathan Martin, Kimberly Atkins Stohr and Matt Gorman join the Meet the Press roundtable.

The first major electoral tests of the Trump era are here: In two special elections in Florida and a statewide race in Wisconsin, voters will head to the polls and offer the first meaningful glimpse of the prevailing winds heading into the 2026 cycle. In normal times, Republicans would handily win both seats up for grabs in Florida, but as politics bureau chief and senior political columnist Jonathan Martin tells host Steven Overly, the Democrats shouldn't be counted out just yet. We walk through what to watch for and how it's likely to shape the narrative in Washington in the days ahead.

NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press to examine how the U.S. economy is responding to President Donald Trump's trade policies. Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick defends the president as he delays steep tariffs on America's largest partners. Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), who delivered the Democratic response to Trump's joint address, weighs in on the division in her party over its role in the opposition. Courtney Kube, Jonathan Martin, Symone Sanders Townsend and Marc Short join the Meet the Press roundtable.

NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki examines how Americans are reacting to the first month of the Trump administration. Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin (Okla.) discusses the war in Ukraine as it enters its third year. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) talks about the Democratic Party's response to Trump. Melanie Zanona, Jonathan Martin, Jeh Johnson and Lanhee Chen join the Meet the Press roundtable. 

USA Hockey is back and better than ever. We talk about the Four Nations absolutely crushing NBA All Star Weekend (00:00:00-00:19:47). Jets move on from Aaron Rodgers (00:19:47-00:22:45) and Richie Incognito finally gets his named cleared in an article about Jonathan Martin (00:22:45-00:33:41). Who's back of the week including some College Basketball talk and Giancarlo is hurt again (00:33:41-00:46:32). Ryen Russillo joins the podcast to talk NBA, World War II facts, who's going to win the title and more (00:46:32-02:15:49).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take

After a weekend full of action at the NBA All-Star Game and the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off, the crew is full of strong takes. Chris and Mike returned with stories of interactions with Canadian hockey fans amidst a fraught time in the political discourse between the United States and Canada, but they mostly include good banter, TouchTunes, and Hooters. How much credit do the Tkachuk brothers deserve for making this weekend what it was? Is this another opportunity for the show to prove we're not an echo chamber and celebrate Donald Trump after last week's praise of his moves regarding pennies and paper straws? Plus, LeBron James sabotages an already struggling NBA All-Star game, Bob Rock, and a revisiting of Richie Incognito & Jonathan Martin's experiences in "bullygate." Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Chris, Billy, Jeremy, Mike, and Roy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Maller talks about Jonathan Martin confessing the Dolphins bullying scandal was a farce, the Chiefs wanting Travis Kelce to return in a reduced role, reports that Bill Belichick's girlfriend is using him for profit, Maller Militia Feud, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forget the Super Bowl—Trump's Gulf of America is the real spectacle this week. Murphy and Heilemann are joined by the expert Hackeroo and savant, Jonathan Martin, to break it all down. JMart dives into his latest POLITICO piece on USAID, while the Hacks dissect Trump's shade-throwing at JD Vance, looming court battles, Elon Musk's latest rampage, and a whole lot of political mayhem. Buckle up!

This week, Axe and Heilemann are joined by fan favorite and all-around cool guy Jonathan Martin! The Hacks kick things off with a front-line report from Mike Murphy on the LA wildfires, unpacking the implications for the city and the state's future. They also dive into the status of Trump's nominees, the business world cozying up to Trump, Biden's evolving legacy, and the escalating drama within Trump's inner circle.

New Orleans is the most special city in America, but it's a place that also breaks your heart. Local leaders will have to reassure the world that the French Quarter is safe. Plus, Mike Johnson is bound up in a Gordian Knot, and Democrats are petrified of the wrath of leading progressive interest groups in DC— it's like the Dem Party's version of Trump's Twitter ire.  Jonathan Martin joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod. show notes Glen David Andrews leading a second line to reopen Bourbon Street on Thursday Jonathan's interview with Sen. Brian Schatz Tim's playlist