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Washington Examiner Senior Political Correspondent David Drucker joins the podcast to discuss his upcoming book, the retirement of Ohio Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, and the Virginia governor's race.

Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan joined the podcast to talk about his new book GOP 2.0 on why he believes the GOP needs to move on from former President Trump. He also discusses the state's Senate race and the 2024 presidential election.

Republican strategist Scott Jennings joins the podcast to talk about the bipartisan infrastructure bill, mask and vaccine mandates, and the Biden administration's handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal.

Democratic strategists Daniel Barash and Doug Thornell of SKDK join the podcast to reflect on their work on Cuyahoga County Councilwoman Shontel Brown's campaign against former Our Revolution President Nina Turner in the special election primary to replace HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge.

Republican strategist Jordan Shaw talks about pandemic politics as mask mandates return. Shaw also discusses 2022 Republican primaries in swing states like North Carolina and Pennsylvania, where he's representing Pat McCrory and Sean Parnell in those respective Senate races.

Jonathan Martin, national political correspondent for the New York Times and a Hotline alum, joins the podcast to discuss covering the Trump era, races to watch, and the evolution of political journalism.

Policy adviser Lanhee Chen talks about his campaign for state controller of California and the challenges of running as a Republican statewide. Chen also discusses the gubernatorial recall effort and the state government's approach to crime.

Dan Sena, founding partner of Sena Kozar Strategies and former executive director of the DCCC, joins the podcast to discuss the 2020 election, Hispanic voters, and the Democratic coalition. 

Sean Trende, the senior elections analyst at RealClearPolitics , joins the podcast to discuss the 2022 outlook, Republican and Democratic rhetoric on crime, and the Biden administration's political success six months in.

Sean Trende, the senior elections analyst at RealClearPolitics , joins the podcast to discuss the 2022 outlook, Republican and Democratic rhetoric on crime, and the Biden administration's political success six months in.

Former Rep. Barbara Comstock joins the podcast to discuss the state of the Republican party, rising GOP leaders, and the upcoming Virginia gubernatorial election.

Katherine Gehl, the founder of The Institute for Political Innovation, joins the podcast to talk about how party primaries affect polarization and gridlock in Washington. Gehl discusses her proposals to reform elections, including ranked choice voting and all-party primaries.

Democratic congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY 15) joins the podcast to discuss his upbringing in the Bronx, support for Israel, and endorsement of Andrew Yang in the NYC mayoral election. 

Republican pollster Chris Wilson joins the podcast to discuss what issues are motivating GOP voters. He also talks about why polls missed Republican gains in 2020 and how Democratic politicians' responses to the pandemic could affect 2021 and 2022 races.

Former Republican congressman Denver Riggleman joins the show to discuss the Virginia governor's race, the GOP leadership fallout and midterm opportunities, and UFOs.

Democratic digital strategist Annie Levene joins the podcast to talk about how candidates can effectively use digital platforms. She also discusses get out of the vote efforts for Democratic voters and the political ramifications of President Biden's economic policies.

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie joins the podcast to talk about President Biden's address to Congress and how the Republican Party can win back suburban voters. Christie also talks about governors races in his home state and California, including about Caitlyn Jenner's candidacy, and his own 2024 plans.  

Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball, joins the podcast to discuss President Biden's first 100 days in office, the 2022 Senate field, and the Virginia governor's race. 

Republican strategists Robert Blizzard, partner at Public Opinion Strategies, and Liesl Hickey, founding partner at Ascent Media, join the podcast to talk about suburban voters' attitudes on the Biden administration so far, particularly the president's tax plan.

Jim Kessler, executive director of Third Way, joins the show to discuss supporting moderate Democrats through the newly launched Shield PAC, Congressional debates on infrastructure and the filibuster, and corporate political donations.

Democratic Georgia state Sen. Jen Jordan joins the podcast to talk about the state's sweeping voting law passed last week and how it affects election administration at the local level. She also discusses President Biden's infrastructure plan and whether Georgia is now a purple state.

Conservative political commentator and Daily Beast columnist Matt Lewis joins the podcast to discuss the future of conservatism, possible 2024 GOP candidates, and President Biden's relationship with the press.

Democratic pollster Zac McCrary joins the podcast to talk about the political implications of President Biden's COVID-19 stimulus package, demographic trends in the Democratic electorate, and the odds of Republicans taking back the House and the Senate in 2022.

Biden campaign adviser Adrienne Elrod joins the podcast to discuss her work as director of talent and external affairs for the Biden inauguration, the odds that Biden supports repealing the filibuster, and the top Democratic policy priorities post-stimulus.    

Former Pennsylvania Rep. Ryan Costello joins the podcast to talk about the race for retiring Sen. Pat Toomey's open seat, which Costello is considering running for. He also talks about how his past criticism of President Trump will play in a Republican primary and President Biden's COVID-19 relief package.