Podcast Episodes

Inside Trump’s “swift kick in the ass” to the world│Chris LaCivita

Chris LaCivita co-managed Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign. On this episode of Deep Dive, he’s sharing some of his secrets about Trump’s inner circle, as well as where he thinks Trump’s presidency is hea…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Shutdown, DOGE, and trans athletes | Rep. Brendan Boyle

House Budget Committee ranking member Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) joins the show to discuss how his Democratic colleagues should respond to California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent pivot on trans athletes in …

Published on 6 months ago

Are Trump and Republicans already baiting a backlash?

Trump’s rapid-fire approach to governing is shaking up Washington. But is he moving too fast for his own good? In this episode of Playbook Deep Dive, host Eugene Daniels talks with POLITICO’s senior …

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

To resist Trump or work with him? This governor says you can do both.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has an independent streak and a big job leading the National Governors Association. Here’s what he’s telling fellow governors about when to work with Trump and when to oppos…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside the Resistance 2.0 | Rep. Jamie Raskin

Where is the Democratic “resistance” for Trump’s second term? Chief Playbook Correspondent Eugene Daniels asks Rep. Jamie Raskin, a longtime nemesis of President Trump’s and the current House Judicia…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump and the GOP Congress’s fork in the road I Rep. Lisa McClain

House Republicans are facing tough choices on reconciliation, party unity, and whether or not to look the other way when President Trump steps on their authority. In this episode, House GOP Conferenc…

Published on 7 months ago

'I don't think they're going to get the battle that they want.' Inside Trump’s first clashes with Congress and the courts

Trump has moved aggressively to define his second presidency. POLITICO’s top reporters have thoughts on where he’s going, and how Congress, Democrats and the courts may try to stop him.

Eugene Daniels…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Chuck Grassley’s Trump 2.0 vibe check

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is the longest serving current U.S. senator and currently chairs the Judiciary Committee, which will have purview over President Donald Trump’s immigration policy. He is …

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Jason Smith on who’s getting the “candy” in reconciliation

Ways & Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith joins the show to elaborate on his vision for reconciliation, how he’s working with the diverse factions within the GOP to achieve it and why he believes h…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Art of the Deal (Greenland edition)

Michael Froman — former U.S. Trade Representative, Deputy National Security Advisor and current president of the Council on Foreign Relations — joins Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels to discuss the …

Published on 8 months ago