Podcast appearances and mentions of Robert Gibbs

This message was preached by Robert Gibbs, guest speaker at Coram Deo Bible Church, on May 1, 2025, at College Night. The message came from James 5:7-12 and was titled “Eyes Up: Patience In Suffering."

From the genius who brought you Sarah Palin: Longtime Republican operative Steve Schmidt launched the Pass the Torch USA super PAC to replace Joe Biden on the ballot with anyone else. When they couldn't find anyone else, they ran businessman and Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips. Is that why so many centrist Democrats who call for an open convention, bypassing Black progressive Kamala Harris, use the rallying cry, “Pass the torch”? One thing is clear: the energy and organization used by Democratic Party elites and their megadonors to push Biden off the ballot at this late stage and bypass Kamala has never been seen before to address our nation's most pressing crises, from the climate crisis to kleptocracy. And the mainstream media won't tell you this because they're owned by conservatives working with, you guessed it, Democratic Party elites. Just take former Obama White House official Robert Gibbs, who was hired as an image-maker for David Zaslav, the anti-Biden CEO and president of Warner Bros. Discovery, who called for a new president and boasted about Republicans (the MAGA far-right) being welcomed on CNN. He also defended the disturbing CNN Trump town hall. So if you're wondering why CNN has become Trump propaganda, it's because of Zaslav. Given how wrong the polls were in 2022 and 2016, and the disifnormation that can pollute them, Biden/Harris have a strong chance to win this November. In this special bonus show, Gaslit Nation listeners share their questions and concerns for our nation. It includes a recap of the Oscars of Kleptocracy – the Republican National Convention. To listen to the full episode, be sure to subscribe at the Truth-teller level and higher. And to submit your questions to our regular Q&As, subscribe to the show at the Democracy Defender level and higher. Thank you to everyone who supports the show – we could not make Gaslit Nation without you! Save the date! Book launch party and live Gaslit Nation taping September 16 at the Ukrainian Institute of America for In the Shadow of Stalin: The Story of Mr. Jones, the graphic novel adaptation of the shooting script for the journalistic thriller, Mr. Jones. Wine reception to follow. Patreon supporters subscribed at the Truth-teller level or higher get in for free! Make sure you're subscribed to be added to the guest list: Patreon.com/Gaslit Every third Thursday of the month through the election we're phonebanking for Senate races in Republican-hostage states to leave no voter behind! RSVP here to join us: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/628701/ We're phonebanking every Wednesday in October for state races in the must-win battlegrounds of Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Georgia! RSVP here to join us: https://www.mobilize.us/sisterdistrict/event/642096/?utm_source=2024-natlpb-gn Show Notes: Pass the Torch USA https://www.factcheck.org/2024/01/pass-the-torch-usa/ David Zaslav Hires Former White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs as Warner Bros. Discovery Comms Chief (Exclusive) https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/david-zaslav-hires-robert-gibbs-warner-bros-discovery-comms-chief-1235925399/ Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav would like a new president, too https://www.businessinsider.com/wbd-david-zaslav-biden-trump-election-regulation-sun-valley-2024-7 House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries tells reporters this morning in Brooklyn that he's team Biden/Harris https://x.com/Bogs4NY/status/1814301077082087505 Clip from AOC Instagram Live on the effort to replace Biden/Harris https://x.com/claycane/status/1814287730215457266 "It's A Man's Man's Man's World" plays as Donald Trump walks into RNC Night 3. https://x.com/therecount/status/1813745920787517860 Ramaswamy: And our message to Gen Z is this. You want to be a rebel? You want to be a hippie? You want to stick it to the man? Show up on your college campus and try calling yourself a conservative. https://x.com/Acyn/status/1813373723271135741 Election Polls Are Only 60 Percent Accurate, Which Is 0 Percent Surprising. https://alumni.berkeley.edu/california-magazine/online/election-polls-are-only-60-percent-accurate-which-0-percent/  

“David Plouffe's advice for 2020,” Axios shared in 2019. “James Carville: 'Stupid wokeness' is a national problem for Democrats,” CNN reported in 2021. “Robert Gibbs, former White House Press Secretary under President Obama, discusses the debt ceiling deal and the latest job numbers,” MSNBC announced in 2023. On a regular basis, news media clue us into the latest prescriptions from so-called Democratic strategists: people who've served as advisers, cabinet members, or other high-ranking positions within Democratic presidential administrations, who've also gone on to make millions from corporate consultancy and PR. Whether Larry Summers, David Plouffe, or some other cable-news fixture, these figures are consistently trotted out to give a quasi-liberal, professional face to plain old pro-war, anti-Left austerity politics. It's an obvious conflict of interest. If a presidential alum joins the board or C-suite of Uber or McDonald's, for example, they shouldn't be given the authority to weigh in on regulations or labor policy, especially on media platforms that claim to be somewhat left-leaning. If they work for a military contractor-funded “Strategic consultant” firm or, as is sometimes the case, directly for a weapons maker, they shouldn't be offering talking head opinions on issues of war. But, within US media and politics, there's a bipartisan, Gentlemen's Agreement not to acknowledge this, let alone condemn it. There's a taboo against noting this widespread revolving door politics between the private sector, Gulf dictatorships, black box corporate consultancy firms and high institutions of government. Instead, it's simply accepted that every White House, State Department or Senate job is an audition for a cushy board membership at Amazon, McDonalds, Raytheon, or a shady “consultancy” firm. On today's episode, we'll discuss the blurring of lines between Democratic and Republican politics and corporate PR, examining the revolving door between high status government jobs and the consultancy blob, as well as how cable and print news outlets give PR flacks a platform through which to treat horrible policies as just another product to sell. Our guest is the Revolving Door Project's Jeff Hauser, founder and Executive Director of the Revolving Door Project.

Nikki Haley has come out publicly to say she will vote for Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential race after attacking him during her GOP primary run. Plus, we breakdown Trump's threats to the FBI and what another term with the former president could mean for political violence across the U.S. And, what the future of AI could mean for education and personalized tutoring. Ankush Khardori, Molly Jong-Fast, Dave Aronberg, James Comey, Matthew Dowd, Robert Gibbs, and Salman Khan join. 

Guests: Jared Davidson, Stephen Richer, Heather Williams, Robert Gibbs, Jen PalmieriA new litmus test for the RNC as an election losing election denier finally gives up the game. Tonight: Why Kari Lake admitted to defamation—with the Republican state official who brought the lawsuit. Then, the incredible upset victory for Democrats in Alabama. And just when you thought you were spending too much on groceries, a special report on what Donald Trump's plan for tariffs would mean for you.   Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.

Welcome to the general election. NBC News projects Donald Trump and Joe Biden will be the nominees. Our panel dives in on what this long election will look like. Plus, Special Counsel Robert Hur testifies on his investigation of Joe Biden and classified documents. And what is next for TikTok as Congress considers a crackdown. Steve Kornacki, Mike Memoli, Katie Benner, Glenn Kirschner, Reed Galen, Robert Gibbs, Jeanna Smialek, Justin Wolfers, and Alex Stamos help break it down. 

Robert Gibbs, former senior adviser to Barack Obama and White House Press Secretary, talks to Paul Adamson about this year's presidential elections and the current state of U.S.-EU relations.

Just two days until the South Carolina Republican primary, Donald Trump remains well ahead of Nikki Haley, who's vowed to remain in the race for the GOP nomination. Meanwhile, the Alabama Supreme Court's controversial ruling that frozen embryos are considered children is quickly becoming a political issue, and threatens GOP efforts to win over voters in November. Plus House Republicans turn their attention to the annual CPAC conference, even as a government shutdown could be just weeks away. Peter Baker, Carol Lee, Joyce Vance, Tom Winter, Zooey Zephyr, Mike Murphy, Robert Gibbs, and Simon Shuster break it down.

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A federal appeals court rejected Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity from prosecution. The former president is expected to appeal to the Supreme Court, which could quickly make the decision on whether to hear the case. Then, a Michigan jury found Jennifer Crumbly guilty of involuntary manslaughter for her son's deadly school shooting. Jon Ralson, Glenn Kirschner, George Conway, Katie Benner, Fred Gutenberg, Robert Gibbs, Michael Steele, Rachel Bitcofer

The nation gets a stark split screen of the 2024 frontrunners in the presidential race as Biden hits the campaign trail in Wisconsin, while Trump takes the witness stand in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case. Meanwhile, Donald Trump officially files to dismiss his Georgia election interference case amid allegations of an improper relationship between Fulton County DA Fanis Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade. Then, Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell reportedly casts doubt on the potential deal for border and Ukraine funding as Trump pressures republicans to oppose the pact. Peter Baker, Susan Glasser, Barabara McQuade, Mark McKinnon, Robert Gibbs, and Texas State Rep. Eddie Morales join.

Donald Trump kicks off 2024 with multiple legal battles less than two weeks from the Iowa caucuses. The former president appealed Maine's secretary of state's decision to bar him from the state's primary ballot. Meanwhile, Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned from her role after controversy over her congressional testimony on campus and allegations of plagiarism. And republican presidential candidates are hitting the campaign trail less than two weeks from the Iowa caucuses. Garrett Haake, Katie Benner, Glenn Kirschner, Jason Johnson, Pablo Torre, Brianne Pfannenstiel, Tim Miller, and Robert Gibbs join.

Guests: Kristy Greenberg, Jeffrey Toobin, Eleanor Klibanoff, Justin Wolfers, Robert Gibbs, Alencia JohnsonThe Trump gag order is upheld in an a major court decision with big implications for the timing of the coup trial. And Trump's co-defendant in Georgia helps make cases in four other states. Then, the state of Texas threatens to jail doctors for following court orders on emergency abortion. And how in the world will right-wing spin machine handle another unambiguously good jobs report?  

The Justice Department filed 9 tax-related charges against Hunter Biden, including three felony counts. Meanwhile, Donald Trump takes his campaign to New York court as he calls his civil fraud case “political prosecution.” A Texas judge grants a mother's request to have an abortion. Her fetus was diagnosed with a fatal condition that could also threaten her health as well. Texas' attorney general is now threatening to prosecute any doctors involved in the abortion. Peter Baker, Barbara McQuade, Katie Benner, Robert Gibbs, Michael Steele, Michael McFaul, and Dr. Kavita Patel join.

We've kept you waiting long enough - here is the post debate Hacknalysis with your pals David Axelrod and Robert Gibbs. 

More hostages are released as Israel and Hamas agree to a two-day cease-fire extension. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel back to the region. After a week recess, Congress is back in session with a lot of work to do, including sending aid to Israel and Ukraine and potentially expelling Rep. George Santos. Amna Nawaz, Eugene Daniels, Michael Bociurkiw, Basil Smikle, Stuart Stevens, Robert Gibbs, and Glenn Kirshner joins. 

President Biden holds a press conference after meeting with China's President Xi. Chris Hayes is joined by former White House press secretary Robert Gibbs and former CIA director John Brennan to discuss. 

This week, we're bringing you a special episode of The Axe Files. In honor of the 15th anniversary of President Barack Obama's historic election, David assembled a group of key players who made the 2008 Obama campaign happen. Jon Favreau, Robert Gibbs, Reggie Love, and Alyssa Mastromonaco joined David to talk about their memories of the campaign, share stories from the trail, and reflect on the historic nature of Nov. 4, 2008.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump took the witness stand in this $250 million-dollar civil fraud trial in New York. Trump blasted the judge, attack prosecutors and insisted the case was the work of his political opponents. Also, with about a year to go until election day 2024, a New York Times/Siena poll shows President Biden trailing former President Trump in most key battleground states. Plus Israel's ground operations move deeper into Gaza after one month of war with Hamas. 240 hostages are still being held and Israel's Prime Minister has rejected a cease-fire until they are released. Hugo Lowell, Andrew Weissmann, Melissa Murray, Robert Gibbs, Mark McKinnon, and Jeremy Bash join.

ABC News reports Mark Meadows has been granted immunity from Special Counsel Jack Smith in exchange for his testimony in Trump's federal election interference case. Israel steps up airstrikes on Gaza as Prime Minister Netanyahu tells Israeli troops they're “facing the next stage” the in war with Hamas. Plus, Officer Harry Dunn joins talk about his new book “Standing My Ground: A Capitol Police Offer's Fight for Accountability and Good Trouble After January 6th”. Peter Baker, Katie Benner, Glenn Kirschner, Jeremy Bash, Dr. Zaher Sahloul, Robert Gibbs, Reed Galen, and Harry Dunn join.

A New York Judge ruled that Donald Trump committed fraud and lied about his net worth for years, saying the former president's financial statements were “based in a fantasy world.” Meanwhile even more Democrats, including New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, are calling on Sen. Bob Menendez to resign. Plus, a one on one with Walter Isaacson, author of the new Elon Musk biography. Joyce Vance, Tim O'Brien, Sam Stein, Reed Galen, Robert Gibbs, and Brandy Zadrozny join.

As we await next moves in the special counsel's election interference case, Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis reveals “we're ready to go” on charging decisions in her election probe of Trump. It comes as Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira makes his first court appearance in the classified documents case. Plus, new reporting found Trump's team is creating a new legal defense fund to help pay for his allies' legal bills. And GOP candidates are gearing up for their first debate, but the frontrunner may not be there. Carol Leonning, Tali Farhadian Weinstein, David Cay Johnston, Claire McCaskill, Robert Gibbs, Mike Murphy and Gen. Barry McCaffrey join.

The former president is also not allowed to keep or review any trial evidence without a member of his defense team. Meanwhile, there is new reporting showing that the Justice Department put off investigating Donald Trump's role in January 6th for more than a year. Glenn Thrush, Glenn Kirschner, Anthony Coley, Michael Steele, Robert Gibbs, and Michael McFaul join.

Host: Jen PsakiGuests: Ari Melber, Devin Barrett, John Brennan, Kate Bedingfield, Robert Gibbs, Gov. Chris SununuTrump attorneys make their case to Jack Smith in Washington. Tonight: The showdown with the special counsel and what it could mean for charges. Plus, former CIA director John Brennan on the national security impact of a potential Trump indictment. Then, inside the Oval Office strategy to bring some Republicans back to reality. And a prominent Trump critic announces he won't run—New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu joins live. 

The country is reeling from the shootings of Ralph Yarl, Kaylin Gillis, cheerleaders in Texas and a family in North Carolina, who were all shot for making everyday mistakes. Charles Coleman, Frank Figliuzzi and Ryan Busse join to discuss how gun culture plays into the violence in the U.S., where knocking on the wrong door can be deadly. Ryan Busse, Charles Coleman, Frank Figliuzzi, Robert Gibbs, Charlie Sykes, Katie Benner, and Natalie Fertig join.

After Trump warned of “potential death and destruction” if indicted, the Manhattan prosecutor investigating his hush money case was mailed a threatening letter with white powder. It comes as Trump attorney Evan Corcoran testifies before a grand jury and a judge orders the former president's top aides to testify. Jonathan Allen, Amna Nawaz, Barbara McQuade, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Robert Gibbs, David Jolly and Jon Meacham join.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is defending his move to give Fox's Tucker Carlson more than 40,000 hours of security video from January 6th. Meantime, the Supreme Court hears challenges to President Biden's student loan forgiveness program. Plus, outgoing White House Communications Director Kate Bedingfield reflects on her time in the Biden administration and what life after the White House looks like. Luke Broadwater, Katie Phang, Mark McKinnon, Kate Bedingfield, Mike Murphy, Robert Gibbs, and Jake Ward join.

Voters that we talk to are iffy about Biden running for re-election given his age, but Republicans may have even larger challenges. Former White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs joins Sarah to talk Joe Biden, the Democratic base, and the bright future of the Democratic bench. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Voters that we talk to are iffy about Biden running for re-election given his age, but Republicans may be facing even bigger challenges. Former White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs joins Sarah to talk Joe Biden, the Democratic base, and the bright future of the Democratic bench. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden delivers his second State of the Union address. Republicans heckled President Biden during his State of the Union speech after he said they want to cut Medicare and Social Security. It led him to get a verbal commitment that entitlement cuts are off the table. Jen Psaki, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Rep. Katie Porter, Robert Gibbs, David Plouffe, and Michael Beschloss join.

After campaigning on kitchen table issues, House Republicans started off their first days in power focused on passing abortion-related bills. Meantime, the GOP-led Oversight committee is now looking into the Biden family's financial records and a second batch of classified documents found. Plus, A corrupted file is to blame for the delays and cancellations of thousands of flights across the U.S. on Wednesday. Peter Baker, Joyce Vance, Shelby Talcott, Captain C.B. "Sully" Sullenberger, Michael Steele, Robert Gibbs, and Amb. William Taylor join.

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Georgia voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide if Sen. Raphael Warnock or Herschel Walker will be their next Senator. It comes as the runoff smashed early voting records and attracted new voters. Meantime, the Supreme Court hears a First Amendment case pitting LGBTQ rights against religious freedom. Plus, the FBI now joins the investigation into “targeted” attacks on power substations in North Carolina. Carol Lee, Tia Mitchell, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Dahlia Lithwick, Barbara McQuade, Robert Gibbs, Taylor Shook, and Clint Watts join.

President Biden raises the stakes for the midterms, promising to legalize abortion if Democrats can keep their majorities in Congress. Meantime, the January 6th investigation enters a critical phase as it plans to subpoena Donald Trump. Plus, with three weeks until midterms, Republicans are hammering opponents on a top issue for voters - inflation and the economy. Shannon Pettypiece, Glenn Kirschner, Carol Leonnig, Michael Steele, Robert Gibbs, Kyle Spencer, and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes join.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the reporting that Republican Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker paid for his girlfriend's abortion, Trump's emergency appeal to the Supreme Court to block the DOJ's criminal investigation into the documents seized from Mar-a-Lago, a look ahead at the midterms and a conversation with Mary Trump, the niece of the former president. Joined by: Alexi McCammond, Patricia Murphy, Tara Setmayer, Rick Stengel, Carol Leonnig, Joyce Vance, Steve Kornacki, Katie Benner, Frank Figliuzzi, Mary Trump, and Robert Gibbs.

The Jan. 6th committee announced it is postponing Wednesday's public hearing due to Hurricane Ian. Meantime, we're learning Secret Service leadership confiscated the phones of 24 agents involved in the Capitol riot response. Plus, an update on Hurricane Ian as it barrels towards the state's west coast. Carol Leonnig, Neal Katyal, Hugo Lowell, Michael Steele, Robert Gibbs, Somara Theodore, Francis Suarez, and Kate Kelly join.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the ruling from the that granted former president Donald Trump's request to have a special master review the materials found during the DOJ's search of Mar-a-Lago, the removal of a public official due to their actions on January 6th, how more women are registering to vote ahead of the 2022 midterms and more. Joined by: Joyce Vance, Ryan Reilly, Claire McCaskill, Robert Gibbs, Charlie Savage, Frank Figliuzzi, Mary McCord, Cornell Belcher, David Jolly, Mark Leibovich and Greg Myre

Nicolle Wallace discusses former President Trump's growing legal jeopardy following the search of Mar-a-Lago. Plus, the GOP's money problem, Democrats close the enthusiasm, threats to democracy becomes a top issue for voters, and the toll the war in Ukraine is taking on children.Joined by: Andrew Weissmann, Katie Benner, Claire McCaskill, Robert Gibbs, Tim Miller, Congressman Adam Schiff, David Jolly, Basil Smikle, Kim Atkins Stohr, Dr. Irwin Redlener, and Michael Keaton

Former Vice President Mike Pence's chief of staff appeared before a federal grand jury investigating the Jan. 6th attack and the 1/6 committee releases more evidence showing Trump's resistance condemn the Capitol rioters. Plus, as gas prices drop, President Biden predicts we won't see a recession. Yamiche Alcindor, Neal Katyal, Robert Gibbs, Officer Harry Dunn, Brian Deese, and Jonathan Lemire join.

Robert Gibbs, associate administrator for the Mission Support Directorate at NASA, joins Aileen Black on this week's Leaders and Legends to discuss his career and his approach to leadership.

As voters head to the polls in four states Tuesday, the spotlight will be on Georgia where endorsements are pitting Trump versus Pence in the GOP race for governor. Meantime, the fight over votes in Pennsylvania's too-close-to-call Senate GOP primary is now headed to the courts. Plus, Pres. Zelenskyy calls for “maximum” sanctions in a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Tom LoBianco, AB Stoddard, Patricia Murphy, Nse Ufot, Alex Kliment, Carlos Curbelo and Robert Gibbs join.

Will Donald Trump run again in 2024? How will the recent leak of a Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade affect the 2022 midterm elections? How can Democrats and Republicans address the divides within their own parties? Former White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs and Lincoln Project Co-Founder Rick Wilson join Ciaran O'Connor for a wide-ranging discussion—previously recorded as part of the Crosscut Festival—on the state of the national political landscape. Twitter: @braverangels, @ciaranjoconnor, @TheRickWilson, @Robt_Gibbs 

The former Obama strategist and the Lincoln Project co-founder discuss upcoming midterm elections and the 2024 presidential race. The revelation that the U.S. Supreme Court may very well overturn Roe v. Wade this summer turned up the heat on what was already a period of intense partisan division in the United States. With continued fallout from the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and the upcoming midterm elections, there is little indication that Democrats and Republicans will come together any time soon.  Still, while partisan rancor may pose a threat to American democracy, politicians in both parties are leveraging it in their own attempts to build support, raise money and get things done.  Former Republican strategist Rick Wilson and former presidential adviser Robert Gibbs are both familiar with the calculus involved in turning partisanship into political gain. But they are also aware of the threats that severe partisanship can bring.  For this episode of the Crosscut Talks podcast, the two political strategists discuss the fight for Congress in 2022 and the White House, detail missteps in their own parties that helped create the current landscape and consider why some Americans may prefer authoritarianism to democracy. --- Credits Host: Mark Baumgarten Producer: Sara Bernard Event producers: Jake Newman, Andrea O'Meara Engineers: Resti Bagcal, Viktoria Ralph

In the third episode of Code 53, co-hosts Alison Johnson and Kevin Cameron talk to Robert Gibbs of Gibbs Planning Group and Carl Pankratz of Blackacre Commercial to break down the fundamentals of mixed-use development, the complexity and caveats in form-based codes and how communities are reapproaching their zoning in today's “golden age” of multifamily to help lead a successful, sustainable residential community.

This week on Meet the Press Reports, how Democrats lost rural America. In the latest NBC News poll from March, the Democratic Party's net favorability is a negative 41 in rural areas. Former Obama White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs joins Chuck to talk about Obama's strategy to raise turnout among young people and minorities in large cities, while also winning majorities in postindustrial towns.

After addressing explosive new audio tapes, Rep. Kevin McCarthy received a standing ovation from House Republicans. Despite the public united front, sources tell NBC things got “heated” in the GOP huddle. Meantime, Russia releases a U.S. Marine veteran in a surprise prisoner exchange. And House Democrats say the Trump admin. awarded a $700 million pandemic loan to a trucking company over objections from Defense Department officials. Jackie Alemany, Neal Katyal, Joyce Vance, Alexander Vindman, Robert Gibbs, Geoff Bennett and Alan Rappeport join.

Joe Biden's approval rating is around 42%. That didn't happen without Biden losing some of his own voters. Sarah sits down with President Obama's former White House press secretary, Robert Gibbs to listen to some Biden voters talk about the state of the country and the Biden presidency. They also discuss how (and whether) Biden and Democrats might salvage their political fortunes in the 2022 elections.

In a scathing address, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accuses Russia of war crimes for the deaths in Bucha and challenges the U.N. Security Council to act. It comes as the White House plans to unveil a new round of sanctions and send $100 million worth of Javelin anti-tank missiles to Ukraine. Plus, Ivanka Trump virtually testifies with the Jan. 6th committee for roughly 8 hours. And former President Obama returns to the White House for the first time since leaving office. Mykhailyna Skoryk, Peter Baker, Nic Mckinley, Katie Benner, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff and Robert Gibbs join.

Carl interviews his first "Political Hack" this month. He chats it up the one and only Mike Murphy who turns out to be one of our all-time funniest and entertaining guests. He had a big time as a Republican political consultant for some of the biggest names -- John McCain, Bob Dole, and even the Governator -- Arnold Schwarzenegger. It's hard to take sides when you listen to Mike, (despite your political view) because he's so damn funny, wicked smart, and not mean spirited. He pokes fun at everyone! Mike Murphy is now the co-host of the very popular "Hacks on Tap" podcast where he's the conservative voice to balance out former White House Obama staffers David Axelrod and Robert Gibbs. They were foes in politics and are good friends in life. They pull back the curtain on what's really happening on the political scene. It's incredibly entertaining. Murphy has gone from political consultant to media darling and most recently has become a writer and producer in the entertainment biz. • More about Mike Murphy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Murphy_(political_consultant) • More about Hacks on Tap: https://www.hacksontap.com/episodes • Episode Content:  https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Mike-Murphy-Interview-Political-Hack-turns-Media-Pundit • Sponsored this Month by Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/podcast • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter:  https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe

While presidential transitions always present challenges, few take place in crisis situations like the one we confront today. What lessons can we learn from past transitions? How should the Biden administration navigate the complexities of the current moment? Joining us to consider these questions is Robert Gibbs, White House Press Secretary during the financial crisis and a key figure in the Obama administration. Gibbs reflects on lessons learned from that transition and experience. Turning to the present, Gibbs and Bill Kristol consider the Biden transition and the unique set of challenges the Biden administration confronts. The experience and insight Gibbs draws upon here is a valuable resource for thinking through how to navigate the tumultuous times we face.