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  • A cabinet exit, a Fed fight, and a big Virginia vote

    A cabinet exit, a Fed fight, and a big Virginia vote
    Apr 21 2026
    Trump’s cabinet shakeup continues, with Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer out — the third high-level exit in just weeks. Dasha and Jack break down what’s driving the firings, why allies are getting nervous, and who could be next. Plus, Trump’s pick for Fed chair faces a high-stakes confirmation hearing under intense scrutiny, and voters in Virginia head to the polls in a closely watched redistricting fight that could shape the midterms.
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    14 Min.
  • GOP scrambles for a midterm strategy as Iran talks teeter

    GOP scrambles for a midterm strategy as Iran talks teeter
    Apr 20 2026
    JD Vance returns to Pakistan for another round of Iran talks as a fragile ceasefire nears its deadline. Gas prices may have peaked — but relief isn’t coming anytime soon. And in Washington, top GOP operatives are huddling to prepare for a challenging midterm map. Jack Blanchard and Dasha Burns break down the key developments driving the day.
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    12 Min.
  • Can the GOP pull off a California upset? (with Steve Hilton) | The Conversation

    Can the GOP pull off a California upset? (with Steve Hilton) | The Conversation
    Apr 19 2026
    California’s governor's race just got a major shakeup. Democrat Eric Swalwell dropped out amid sexual assault and misconduct allegations, and now the field is wide open ahead of the June 2 primary. So where does that leave Republican candidate and former Fox News host Steve Hilton – backed by Trump and rising in the polls? Does the GOP have a shot at turning California red? Dasha Burns sat down with Hilton to talk about the state of the race, the impact of Trump's endorsement, and where he thinks Democratic leadership is coming up short.
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    36 Min.
  • Trump's big economic swing out West

    Trump's big economic swing out West
    Apr 17 2026
    President Donald Trump’s push to promote his affordability agenda is colliding with economic anxiety at home and a war abroad that’s driving up costs. Meanwhile, Trump heads to Arizona to rally younger supporters amid growing skepticism over the Iran conflict. POLITICO's Megan Messerly and Eli Stokols break down the messaging challenge, the political stakes ahead of the midterms and what to watch next.
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    15 Min.
  • Politics, polling, and more RFK Jr. animal lore

    Politics, polling, and more RFK Jr. animal lore
    Apr 16 2026
    Trump heads to Las Vegas to sell his tax agenda, but Republicans worry his message isn’t breaking through — and that could spell trouble for the midterms. Meanwhile, a striking Senate vote and a New Jersey special election underscore a major shift inside the Democratic Party on Israel, especially among younger voters. RFK Jr. returns to Capitol Hill for a marathon stretch of hearings as speculation swirls about his political future. And yes — there’s a bizarre new chapter in RFK Jr. lore that has everyone talking.
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    13 Min.
  • Can Republicans cash in on Tax Day?

    Can Republicans cash in on Tax Day?
    Apr 15 2026
    On today’s Playbook Podcast, Jack Blanchard and Dasha Burns break down Republicans’ Tax Day push to sell Trump’s tax cuts and ask whether voters are actually feeling the benefits. They also dig into Trump’s latest comments on Iran, the political risks of rising gas prices, and the fallout on Capitol Hill from two high-profile resignations.
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    14 Min.
  • Swalwell fallout scrambles California governor’s race

    Swalwell fallout scrambles California governor’s race
    Apr 14 2026
    Playbook’s Jack Blanchard is joined by POLITICO California Bureau Chief Melanie Mason for a deep dive into the resignation of Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.). Once a rising Democratic star and gubernatorial contender, Swalwell’s career unraveled after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct. Mason breaks down the long-circulated private warnings about the lawmaker, how his political allies are responding and what comes next in the California governor’s race.
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    11 Min.
  • All eyes on Hormuz

    All eyes on Hormuz
    Apr 13 2026
    President Donald Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz begins at 10 a.m. after talks with Iran collapsed, Hungary’s Prime Minister and MAGA favorite Viktor Orbán conceded defeat following a landslide loss and Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) suspended his gubernatorial campaign amid sexual misconduct allegations. Playbook’s Jack Blanchard and White House Bureau Chief Dasha Burns break down the risks of escalation with Iran, the political fallout at home and abroad and what to watch as Congress returns to a packed agenda.
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    12 Min.