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Georgia gave Herschel Walker the Heisman (Thanks, Dave Pell) -and youth voters were a big part of it. Joe and Alex break down the Georgia win and what it means with special guest Victor Shi - who's been hard at work organizing Gen Z and youth voters. What are they doing that has MAGA so freaked out? And no, Newt, it isn't just getting on TikTok. What's the path forward for Democrats to capitalize...

Another wild week in the GOP may have far-reaching consequences beyond just the hand-to-hand combat for speaker. Joe and Alex welcome back Trygve Olson to discuss why "don't negotiate with terrorists" may not apply to Kevin McCarthy, who may be the first hostage elected Speaker of the House in history (if he even makes it that far). And why the whole Trump-Fuentes-Ye fiasco might have bigger negat...

On a special guest episode of That Trippi Show, author and director of polling at the Harvard Institute of Politics, John Della Volpe, joins Joe and Alex to discuss one of the most impactful trends in politics -- growing engagement among young voters. What changed in 2018 that John and Joe see continuing through 2022 and beyond? And why John thinks Democrats might be winning the long-term battle f...

Joe and Alex are joined by TargetSmart CEO Tom Bonier and Simon Rosenberg to break down what we actually saw in the 2022 midterms. How did a new tool help crush the narrative of the Red Mirage? And why did the media stay so locked in on the Red Wave idea? (They did their own research!) Turns out hopium on our side was more like... copium from theirs. How bad was the MAGA hangover? And what's the f...

What red wave? Not this time. Joe and Alex break down a historic night for Democrats - but if you've listened to the show, you knew this was coming all along. What happened in some of the key states like Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, and others? And a surprise race in Colorado that (almost) no one saw coming. And why does Joe think young voter turnout might have lasting consequences for decades? ...

Joe and Alex discuss what the final weekend of a campaign is like - and why they find themselves knocking doors, not in a studio, in the final days. What's the final weekend like for campaign staff? Can a campaign turn things around so late? Why is Trump in Iowa this week - and why that could be a bad sign for Chuck Grassley. Plus, a sign Democrats may be optimistic about Election Day turnout. Sig...

Jon Ralston - Founder and CEO of the Nevada Independent, joins the show to talk Nevada in the final Deep Dive of election season! Nobody knows Nevada data better than Jon - what are the key counties he thinks will decide the election in Nevada? What is Jon seeing from the early vote that might be the "canary in the coal mine" for Democrats? What do Democrats need from the Clark County "firewall" t...

Fresh off his Iowa trip, Joe reports back on a few days of canvassing the state - what has Iowa Democrats really energized? Joe and Alex catch up on all the good news for Democrats this week - economic numbers, encouraging polling, and more. And what's Joe's unvarnished take on the Pennsylvania debate? Did it even matter? Plus, 107,000 "found" voter registrations in Virginia... wait, what? Support...

A special Deep Dive episode from Iowa with special guest... Joe Trippi! Joe's in Iowa for the final push -- what's his take on how things are going in the Hawkeye State? And new data from the "Bible" of Iowa polling that shows Chuck Grassley may be in trouble - and two close races for the House. What makes Iowa different? And how do you win it? Plus - a quick look at some new national polling that...

We've got real numbers to talk about. Early voting returns are starting to come in from key states -- which numbers really matter? We asked Simon Rosenberg to come back and give his take. What numbers have us encouraged in some key battleground states? Plus, Simon gives his three reasons why early voting is the most important thing you can do this election cycle. And is there a wild card nobody is...

On this week's Tuesday Deep Dive podcast, Trygve Olson and Paul Maslin rejoin the show to talk Wisconsin -- how do they see the two high-profile statewide matchups? What can Mandela Barnes and Tony Evers do to win? How do they reach key voters in border areas where TV can get expensive? What are the key areas we should look for as results come in? And we ask both to zoom out and explain why races...

Joe and Alex discuss why this week's new polling from Georgia really matters. What's under the hood that has Joe thinking Herschel Walker continues to be in a world of hurt? What's the latest in the fight for the House - and Joe gets into the one thing he thinks is going to decide the midterms. Also, how should a campaign capitalize on a viral debate moment like Tim Ryan's takedown of JD Vance? Su...

This week, our Tuesday Deep Dive podcast heads to Michigan - featuring two of our old friends, Jeff Timmer and Amy Chapman. Jeff and Amy know Michigan better than anyone -- Joe and Alex get their take on the races that matter in Michigan. Just how crazy is the Republican field? What other races besides the Big 3 statewides could matter just as much? And what kind of performance do down ballot Demo...

We're up to 299 MAGA cult election deniers running for office. How many of them can we beat? Joe and Alex discuss the races that may decide the balance of power in the House. And as Mitch McConnell said... there's plenty of other "candidate quality" problems to get into with Herschel Walker's latest scandals. And don't ask Dr. Oz to dog-sit. And what does this mean for 2024 and beyond?  Show Notes...

In our first statewide deep dive, we take a close look at Ohio - and our Ohio friends David Pepper and Chris Gibbs join us to give their expert takes. How does a Democrat win Ohio statewide? What's Tim Ryan doing right -- and where the heck is JD Vance right now? How much does momentum mean in a state like Ohio? Which races beyond the Senate are key bellwethers? Three House districts might go a lo...

With less than six weeks to go until Election Day, what should campaigns be doing? Joe and Alex get into what campaigns can take from polling (hint, it's not the head-to-head numbers the media fixates on), whether it's possible to change a message this late -- and why independents in Arizona think Blake Masters is too "slippery". Turns out it's almost impossible to pretend to be moderate when you...

The only former US Senator currently on a comedy tour joins the show to talk about what he's doing to help Democrats win this year -- and how you can help too. How did we get this far down the road - and why has today's ultra-MAGA GOP become what it is? Plus - what's Al's solution to fix the Senate and reform the filibuster? And Al gives Dems some advice on how to win this fall -- while tossing in...

Joe puts his campaign manager hat back on and he and Alex discuss the GOP's latest desperate rebrand attempt. Will it really matter? And what might a GOP takeover of the House mean for Ukraine? Hint: They're saying it out loud. Also: What case does a challenger have to make to knock off an incumbent? And why the NY AG's lawsuit might be the real deal. (Thanks to Charlie Sykes for our title!) https...

Joe and Alex talk the final primary results of the season -- New Hampshire's ultra-MAGA sweep proves the GOP is still totally the party of Trump -- and why that helps Democratic prospects for holding both houses of Congress. And of course, Lindsey Graham's national abortion ban has Joe and Alex both scratching their heads. Turns out an abortion ban and ending Medicare and Social Security isn't exa...

Simon Rosenberg rejoins Joe and Alex to discuss the latest as we get into the home stretch. Why are the pundits so far behind? The Senate and House elections are all the same election. And Trump and the ultra-MAGA GOP just can't help themselves and keep making this a choice election. That's bad news for them. And how can we keep growing our pro-democracy coalition? Follow Simon on Twitter at @Simo...

Our friend Trygve Olson rejoins Joe and Alex this week. How did a Democrat just win Alaska - a seat a Republican held for the better part of 50 years? (Hint, the pattern's continuing)... What is Joe Biden making happen that even Ronald Reagan couldn't do? And what on earth is going on inside Republican Senate HQ -- where Rick Scott and Mitch McConnell's feud is suddenly very public? And what do Jo...

Why the New York special election results are a huge sign for Democrats - even national pundits are coming around on Dem chances. And why the crazy might be tainting every Republican candidate nationwide. Also - what's the latest from Ohio? Joe and Alex break down why Tim Ryan's chances are real. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/that-trippi-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https...

Former Congressman Joe Walsh joins the show to discuss why he's now fully on Team Democracy. Why is there such a disconnect privately vs publicly among public officials about supporting Trump? Why are there so few Liz Cheneys? And should Liz Cheney run in 2024 - why she shouldn't run as an independent. What's it like to primary Trump? Joe also discusses how he's bringing back voters from the cult...

Veteran political reporter Tom Edsall joins Joe and Alex to talk the latest implications from the Mar-A-Lago raid -- what will it mean for the midterms? Could the Justice Department's actions actually energize Democrats by showing voters the real threat? And Tom talks about what many people are ignoring: What would Trump actually do as president if he wins?  Read Tom's latest in the NYT here: http...

Joe and Alex discuss Tuesday's results in Arizona and Kansas -- is the GOP the dog that caught the car? Joe discusses why the Kansas results remind him of the spark that was Doug Jones' historic victory in Alabama in 2017. Also, hear why one Republican operative describes Tuesday's results in Arizona as a "doomsday ticket" and another describes it as a "catastrophe for the Republican Party... and...