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!).
Episodes
Mentioned books
Oct 25, 2024 • 35min
"Chill out. Seriously."
When 2/3 of the polls being released are red waving... and the media's lapping it up... we get it. But take it from Trippi - why 40 years of experience says everyone needs to chill out. The panic isn't just premature, it's ridiculous. And Alex dives into the data showing the race is the same as it's been for weeks - and it's moving in one direction. And what's Joe looking at that others might have missed? Read JVL's piece in the Bulwark here: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/im-sorry-but-the-math-is-okay-for?utm_campaign=email-half-post&r=o9k6c&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 18, 2024 • 40min
"Organize everywhere. Time to leave it all on the field" with Reed Galen
Old friend Reed Galen joins Joe and Alex with a report from on the ground... pretty much everywhere! Reed's traveling the battlegrounds with The Union - what's he seeing in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Michigan? What are voters actually talking about? Plus, Joe and Reed talk about how organizing can make the difference in a close race. What is Reed seeing that may surprise you? And with just 19 days left, it's time to leave it all on the field.Check out Reed's podcast "The Home Front" wherever you get your podcasts.There's still time to volunteer - go to jointheunion.us and find out how you can help! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 11, 2024 • 33min
The hidden math that will cost Trump in November
With all the disinformation out there - what can we do? What's going on under the hood that has us optimistic about Pennsylvania? And Joe and Alex explain the swing voters that may cost Trump this fall. And Joe shares his latest on the Senate - including one race that might take many by surprise. And what's going on with the House? Plus, we get to your questions with less than 4 weeks to go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 4, 2024 • 35min
"Everything matters"
With less than 5 weeks to go, Joe and Alex breakdown where the race stands. How things like field strategy, early voting, and new voter registration numbers can make a huge difference in a campaign that will be won on the margins. What does Jack Smith's bombshell evidence do to change the race? What about Tim Walz calling out JD Vance about 2020? All of it matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 27, 2024 • 42min
"A HUGE opportunity election" with Simon Rosenberg
Simon Rosenberg joins the show to explain why he's as optimistic as he's ever been. No, it's not hopium - there are clear signs everywhere. From Nebraska to North Carolina to a massive shift in the youth vote. And how does Simon think we can win this election in October? Catch all of Simon's latest at hopiumchronicles.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 20, 2024 • 38min
Crazy new revelations mean NC is absolutely winnable
Joe and Alex explain why we can all calm down about the totally bonkers New York Times poll that came out this week. Why is the world so focused on Pennsylvania this week? Joe breaks down each campaign's path to victory. And yes, we talk the latest Mark Robinson scandal that somehow doesn't feel as crazy as everything else he's ever said. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 13, 2024 • 42min
Republicans Admit Trump Lost The Debate
Today, a friend of the show, Trygve Olson, joins us. A few days after the debate, it's safe to say Vice President Kamala Harris shut out Donald Trump in front of over 67 million people on every question answered, so much so that VP Harris received an endorsement from one of the world's most famous people, Taylor Swift. Joe explains how Harris was more prepared than Trump and shows an apparent contrast between the two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 6, 2024 • 37min
"Why Trump should be extremely worried in the last 9 weeks"
We're officially post-Labor Day! While it might feel like we've been in high gear for a while, believe it or not, many voters are just now tuning in. Joe resets the race and explains why it's fallen into a 53-46 structure for a while now. And why that is bad news for Trump. What swing states are now in play - and why Joe thinks the campaign spending numbers tell a bigger story. Read Tom Edsall's piece about "Why the Presidential Election Got So Close" today: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/04/opinion/how-the-presidential-election-got-this-close.html?smid=tw-share Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 30, 2024 • 32min
Kamala's winning strategy with less than 70 days to go
Kamala Harris, a prominent political figure gearing up for a vital debate, discusses why recent Democratic attacks on Trump resonate more than before. She highlights the importance of contrasting campaigns and staying in Trump's head. Harris explains how humor can be a potent weapon against authoritarian figures and shares debate preparation strategies, emphasizing the significance of credible responses to key topics like immigration and crime. The conversation wraps up with thoughts on rebuilding political dialogue in a community-focused environment.
Aug 23, 2024 • 29min
Bringing the joy from the DNC
Joe and Alex report live from the DNC in Chicago. Who made the biggest impact speaking in prime time? Will the momentum continue? And talk about mad. Trump's raging and that's only good news for Team Democracy. And why RFK isn't going to have the effect he wants... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
