

That Trippi Show
Joe Trippi
If you're looking for someone who actually knows how presidential and national politics works to explain what's going on in 30 minutes or less, this is the show for you. Joe Trippi is a longtime Democratic campaign manager who ran the progressive Howard Dean presidential campaign in 2004 and the historic Doug Jones Senate campaign to defeat Roy Moore in 2017. He's seen it all and isn't bogged down by the viral tweets or hot takes du jour. He's looking past the headlines to answer the questions that matter: How do Democrats win key races moving forward? How do we convince voters to make Republicans pay for January 6th and its aftermath? What are we headed for in November? Don't just listen to the talking heads. Learn from an expert. Subscribe now to That Trippi Show. New episodes every Friday (at least!).
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Dec 22, 2023 • 36min
Joe's 3 reasons things are looking even better going into 2024
Joe and Alex dive into some more good news for Joe Biden - have we turned the corner on how voters see the economy? Joe's 3 reasons why we should all be optimistic going into 2024. Plus - of course we have to talk about Colorado. Why Joe's all about victory at the ballot box -- but why the Colorado decision is helpful for Democrats regardless of the outcome. And we take a look back at Joe's five reasons for optimism headed into 2022 - and why they're all still relevant now.Also - stay tuned next week for our final guest episode of 2023! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 2023 • 36min
Why everyone's missing Trump's biggest reason to worry
Joe and Alex check in on a TON of really good economic numbers -- and why it's all good news for President Biden. When will voters come around on the economy? What's the Biden campaign doing to make sure they know? And why Joe thinks now is Trump's ceiling and Biden's floor. We get into the questions you've been sending in for the past few weeks. And why is one number showing Trump's biggest weakness that nearly everyone is overlooking? Read EJ Dionne's piece in the Washington Post here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/12/10/biden-economic-messaging-election-2024/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 8, 2023 • 39min
"We're Trump Davidians" - Believe what Trumpland is telling you, with Jon Karl
ABC Chief Political Correspondent and author Jon Karl joins the show to discuss his new book, "Tired of Winning: Donald Trump and the end of the Grand Old Party." Do not miss the alarm Jon sounds about the state of our democracy and how the guardrails are fully off the Trump train. What revelations did he have straight from Steve Bannon and other Republicans close to Trump? Why Trump's campaign launch in Waco was no accident. And why when Trump spouts fascist rhetoric, we have to take him at his word. And why Trump is so different now than in 2016 or 2020.Get Jon's book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/730629/tired-of-winning-by-jonathan-karl/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 1, 2023 • 36min
How Democrats are winning the West and omens for 2024 surprises with Mark Z. Barabak
Mark Barabak, columnist at the LA Times, joins Joe and Alex in the first of many 2024 breakdowns -- and this time, it's all about the New West. Of course, the conversation has to start and end with Arizona. But Alex almost immediately derails our state breakdowns after Mark makes the claim Joe's been making for months - why Mark thinks Trump may be weaker than many think. What's going on in states like Colorado and New Mexico? And is the machine that Reid built alive and well in Nevada? And a bonus: Why 20 years ago Joe was secretly going to... Mike Huckabee rallies in Iowa?Read Mark's series at the Los Angeles Times: https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2023-06-16/columnist-mark-z-barabak-the-new-west Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 2023 • 47min
From UFO conspiracies to Alex Jones lies to January 6th... with Garrett Graff
Garrett Graff, author and expert on government conspiracies, discusses his new book 'UFO' and reveals the connection between UFO conspiracies and January 6th. He delves into the alleged government cover-up of UFO knowledge and how it contributes to the rise of conspiracy theories. Graff explores the origins of dark and strange UFO conspiracies and their influence on the events of January 6th. He also discusses the government's rebranding of UFOs as UAPs and raises questions about their knowledge and cover-up of these phenomena.

Nov 17, 2023 • 38min
"Gotta get louder than the liars" with Brian Stelter
Longtime "Reliable Sources" host and author Brian Stelter joins the show with a sneak preview of his new book "Network of Lies" - and you guessed it - it's all about FOX's descent into a propaganda machine. The inside info Brian finds has to be read to be believed. Does Fox's former chief propagandist believe his own rhetoric? Why Brian thinks Tucker has himself into it. And behind-the-scenes after Joe Biden's win in 2020 at FOX -- why everyone was whispering the truth while shouting the lie. Spoiler alert: They all knew the truth! What Brian thinks would blow our minds from Rupert Murdoch - under oath.Joe and Brian discuss FOX's infamous (correct) Arizona call and the fallout at the network. And what's the solution to all this? Why Brian thinks we have to get loud - but it's more than that. Check out the book at networkoflies.com. And don't miss Brian's podcast at Vanity Fair - Inside The Hive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 10, 2023 • 31min
So much winning! (unless you're Glenn Youngkin)
Joe and Alex recap a big week for Democrats - and for Joe Biden. Ohio, Virginia, and Kentucky all make it clear: when voters see MAGA coming for their rights... it doesn't turn out very well for MAGA. Pour one out for Glenn Youngkin's presidential aspirations. Why Joe sees big things for Andy Beshear. Plus: Yeah, they do talk about *that* poll. And the latest debate -- and second place in Iowa is going to matter even more now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 3, 2023 • 50min
"The hijacker is never really popular on the plane" - with Stuart Stevens
Friend and Lincoln Project colleague Stuart Stevens joins the pod to talk about his new book: "The Conspiracy to End America." There are five elements at work when democracy slides into autocracy - and Stuart takes an eye-opening look at how all five are working in concert with today's MAGA GOP. What do he and Joe think their endgame is? This is a conversation you don't want to miss. Plus - with Iowa less than 75 days away - where do things stand in the GOP primary?Here's where to order Stuart's book: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/stuart-stevens/the-conspiracy-to-end-america/9781538765401/?lens=twelve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 2023 • 37min
"Great, you got the brass ring, buddy, have fun with it"
Speaker watch 2023 (part infinity) is over. Why Joe thinks it might not be over... and how MAGA handed Democrats a huge gift with their Speaker pick. Trump and No Labels are happy with it - which is all you need to know. Why Dean Phillips is biting off more than he can chew. And new data that we all should be concerned about. 1/3 of GOP voters think violence is legitimate... why Joe is not surprised. And a reminder - That Trippi Show is free with support from our advertisers. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 20, 2023 • 36min
Trump's legal defense (and Jim Jordan's speaker bid)
Breaking news out of Georgia while Joe and Alex record this week's episode - Sidney Powell pled guilty in Fulton County. Why her plea is a big deal. And why Jim Jordan's masochism may not be over anytime soon. The latest in the ridiculous Speaker fight. And why - good or bad - we're still fixated on the wrong things when it comes to recent polling. What does Joe think are the two things you need to remember when you look at ANY poll - and why voters are showing us a clear rejection of MAGA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


