That Trippi Show

That Trippi Show

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

June 5, 2026 43 mins
Alex is on the road this week; Joe is joined by journalist Cal Perry. California primaries come to a close. Has MAGA done enough to make a dent in the state? Can a reality star really become mayor of Los Angeles? What trends does Joe predict will define the primary elections nationally? Has Trump sabotaged his own coalition? Joe unpacks new polling data and what that means for undecided voters. And what does an MLB salary cap mean ...
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How can Democrats win back a vital part of the Trump coalition? And with the matchup in Texas set - can Talarico win that Senate seat? Trippi's take on why the anti-trans attacks he and other Democrats are facing aren't landing like they did in 2024. And why Joe thinks Trump's biggest weakness is... Trump. What can Democrats do about it? And can Trump dig out of the hole he put himself in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
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Why this week's Republican primaries may be a win for Trump - but ultimately may portend bad news for them in the general election. Alabama is in play, folks - what numbers are Joe and Alex excited to see? Plus: Was the DNC autopsy leak intentional? What's Joe's take on what went wrong in 2024? And why is Trump's $1.8 billion "slush fund" blowing up the Republican Party right now - and why Joe thinks this isn't over, no matter what...
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With major court wins for Republicans in redistricting - how much is it going to matter for control of the House in 2026? The title may be a spoiler... why Joe thinks it matters less than people are realizing. What's a less-insane-than-most-realize scenario for MAGA to steal the House? And let's say Democrats win in 2026 - what does Joe think needs to happen when they win back the Speaker's gavel? And what can national Democrats le...
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May 8, 2026 36 mins
Another big win in Michigan for Democrats. Zooming out - can we actually take insights from this and all Democrats' recent wins for the fall? What's going on under the hood that makes Joe think - yes, yes we can. Plus: Our first look at who's moving away from Trump. Who's regretting their vote - and why? Will they even turn out in the fall? And why the latest economic numbers aren't exactly something to go on Fox News and brag abou...
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May 1, 2026 36 mins
Why the sky may not be falling with the Supreme Court decision - how Trump keeps blowing up his 2024 coalition. Does Joe see anything happening with Iran or the economy that might get Trump out of this? And while Republicans might feel better about the House today - why some GOP insiders are already panicking about the Senate. And a listener question you might not expect... why Alex and Joe seriously disagree. Learn more about your...
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Brandon Jones, Director of Political Campaigns for the Southern Poverty Law Center Action Fund and New Southern Majority, joins Joe and Alex with a seismic new poll out of Mississippi. And if you compare it to some new national numbers - Alex explains why Mississippi is absolutely in play in 2026. When an incumbent Senator's 20 points underwater in May... well, that's shaping up to be one heck of a wave year. Plus - where else does...
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April 21, 2026 32 mins
President of Brady United to Prevent Gun Violence Kris Brown joins Joe and Alex to discuss where we are in 2026 with gun violence prevention in America. Why it's not hopeless - some big wins that gun violence protection advocates can point to. What's the biggest challenge facing the movement in 2026? What's next for driving the culture change needed to reduce gun violence? Read more about how you can help Brady United and Kris's Su...
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Lanny Davis joins the show! Together, Lanny and Joe break down how presidential politics have changed throughout the years. What is Lanny’s third way to reignite a political party? Is there a way to reframe compromise between the Republicans and Democrats? Lanny shares what inspired him to write “Finding the Third Way: Lessons in the Politics of Civility from My Journey through History” and what it means to compromise. How does Bil...
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Alexander Theodoridis joins the show and shares his findings on his latest poll. Alexander and Joe dive deeper into what it means for the United States as it approaches its 250th birthday. What does it really mean to be an American? Is the GOP really more American than the Dems? Do people want to believe in the American experiment? How do the different parties view crimes and their severity? Is it possible to see a bipartisan shift...
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April 10, 2026 30 mins
Joe's been talking about it since at least last November - what critical cohort that decided 2016, 2024, and the 2022 midterms is very, very mad at Trump? And they're a growing percentage of the electorate, too. Plus - why did Melania drop a surprise Epstein press conference on Thursday? Is Iran going that poorly? (Yes!) And can Dems make any gains on the ridiculous trading corruption that's happening on prediction markets right no...
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April 3, 2026 35 mins
Pam Bondi's out - why Joe thinks this might reopen the Epstein Pandora's Box Trump is so desperately trying to hide. (Todd Blanche, come on down!) More evidence saying the Iran quagmire isn't going away for Trump - and Joe points out the underreported "war tax" Americans are already paying. Trump saying the quiet part out loud (cutting health care to pay for the war) won't help either. Will winning back Trump voters matter for 2026...
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Iran turned into a quagmire for Trump in a matter of days. Gas prices are skyrocketing. And there's still no clear plan. The number Joe has never seen before with independent voters - is there a way out for Trump in Iran? No. How bad can it get? Why Joe thinks Trump's one magic bullet here just won't cut it anymore. Plus - a look at new data shows that the turning point moment Trump and MAGA were hoping for looks more like the begi...
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March 20, 2026 45 mins
It's March Madness - we might as well call it Trippi Madness. Joe picks his way through a special bracket... then blows the rest of it up. What's the most likely thing to happen in 2026? Why Joe thinks Trump is just as busted as this bracket. Where are Democrats going to make the biggest gains this year? And what races might surprise everyone, but not Joe! What year is 2026 most likely looking like - and why is that bad news for in...
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Fresh off a trip to a Midwestern battleground, Joe pumps the brakes on the "turnout doesn't win anymore" narrative. Who might surprise this year? What matters most in midterms? And why don't more candidates run as Independents? Joe and Alex peel back the curtain on the realities many candidates face. And now that we are seeing the short-term impacts of Trump's Iran boondoggle, what are the long term effects going to look like for A...
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March 6, 2026 37 mins
What's going on in Iran isn't the only reason MAGA has a mutiny on their hands. What one number does Alex think is the worst one he's seen for Trump in a while? And how fired is Kristi Noem? Very, as it turns out. How about Tuesday's primaries? Joe and Alex look at Texas and why one side ought to feel much better than the other... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The only State of the Union reactions that matter... and they aren't ours! What the data says - and why Alex thinks the vibes are irreparable at this point. If you're a Republican running for office this year, you've got a BIG problem. Trippi explains why. And with Trump looking more like a very large cornered orange rat, why Joe thinks he's going to intensify his efforts to steal 2026. And why you should be very, very concerned ab...
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February 20, 2026 33 mins
Rest in peace to a true civil rights pioneer, Jesse Jackson. Joe explains why his impact on Democratic politics - and the country - is so lasting. Which Presidents owe their elections to Jesse Jackson? And what lessons can we take from how he reshaped the party in the 80s and 90s that apply to 2028? Plus - Prince Andrew got arrested, but Howard Lutnick's closer to Trump than ever. Why we aren't shocked. What's going on with Iran? A...
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When politics feels broken, polarized, and paralyzed, what’s the real solution? In this episode of That Trippi Show, Joe Trippi sits down with Nicholas Gruen to discuss an idea that could fundamentally reshape American democracy: citizens’ assemblies chosen by democratic sortition — randomly selected Americans serving in a permanent civic body, similar to a jury. Could a “Citizen’s House” reduce polarization, weaken special inter...
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Why Pam Bondi's crashout is indicative of much deeper rot in the Trump White House - and why yelling about the Dow on the Hill isn't changing anything for Trump. He's mentioned in the Epstein files over... checks notes... a MILLION times! And how far is Trump willing to go to steal the election? And are we ready to fight back? Why Joe is less concerned about the state of the Democratic Party than some might believe. It's not about ...
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