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The Playbook Podcast

The Playbook Podcast

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POLITICO’s Dasha Burns bring her fresh insight, analysis and reporting to the stories driving the day in the nation’s capital. She will be joined by her fellow co-authors and journalists from across POLITICO — available, as always, in audio and video formats each morning.All rights reserved Daily Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • The new Trump of Florida?

    The new Trump of Florida?
    Oct 23 2026
    Republicans are drawing an unlikely comparison between Democratic Florida Senate nominee Angie Nixon and President Donald Trump. What does Nixon’s appeal reveal about the state of Florida politics — and the Democratic Party’s struggle to win there? Then the other stories animating Washington: Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial attack ad keeps making waves, as Trump and JD Vance come to his defense, top MAHA adviser Calley Means quits the administration, and Trump is spotlighting his celebrity boxer supporters along the campaign trail. For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Playbook newsletter: politico.com/playbook
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    23 mins
  • America’s Heartland sows doubt in the GOP

    America’s Heartland sows doubt in the GOP
    Oct 22 2026
    America’s Breadbasket needs bread. Soaring diesel prices and fertilizer costs are putting the squeeze on farmers who voted for President Donald Trump, prompting some to rethink their Republican loyalties. Then the other stories animating Washington: Jon Husted’s backside becomes an unlikely campaign talking point, a potential challenger to Sen. John Fetterman teases a potential Senate bid, and Elon Musk issues an ominous response to POLITICO’s reporting about him. For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Playbook newsletter: politico.com/playbook
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    22 mins
  • The GOP has a midterm messaging problem. Ramaswamy isn’t helping.

    The GOP has a midterm messaging problem. Ramaswamy isn’t helping.
    Oct 21 2026
    Vivek Ramaswamy’s new attack ad on Democratic opponent Amy Acton has ignited a firestorm in Ohio. The backlash points to a much bigger problem for Republicans: finding a closing message that connects with voters. Then the other stories animating Washington: President Donald Trump sidesteps questions about endorsing Vice President JD Vance for 2028 and Trump reportedly considers replacing the Brady Press Briefing Room with a swimming pool. For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Playbook newsletter: politico.com/playbook
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    18 mins
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