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The Playbook Podcast

The Playbook Podcast

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POLITICO’s Jack Blanchard and Dasha Burns bring their fresh insight, analysis and reporting to the biggest story driving the day in the nation’s capital.All rights reserved Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Trump is 3-for-3 on his GOP revenge tour

    Trump is 3-for-3 on his GOP revenge tour
    May 20 2026
    Thomas Massie is ousted in Kentucky, and more Trump-backed candidates from Alabama to Georgia take the win. Playbook’s Jack Blanchard and Adam Wren discuss whether Trump’s grip can last through the midterms Plus, Democrats had a big night in Pennsylvania — and somehow, everyone in DC is already talking about 2028.
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    12 mins
  • Super Primary Tuesday, Todd Blanche, and Rubio vs. Vance

    Super Primary Tuesday, Todd Blanche, and Rubio vs. Vance
    May 19 2026
    It's primary day across six states. Playbook’s Jack Blanchard and Megan Messerly dive into everything to watch — from a potential runoff in Alabama to the Republican scramble to take on Jon Ossoff in Georgia. Plus, acting AG Todd Blanche heads to the Hill to defend the DOJ's controversial new "anti-weaponization" fund, and JD Vance steps into the White House briefing room with big shoes to fill after Marco Rubio's press debut. And a sneak peek of Megan’s reporting on Rubio versus Vance.
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    16 mins
  • Massie vs. Trump, Cuba, and 2028 already?

    Massie vs. Trump, Cuba, and 2028 already?
    May 18 2026
    It's the final day of campaigning in Kentucky's primary, where more than $30 million has been spent. Thomas Massie is trying to keep his seat but will his outspokeness about Trump hurt him? Then, Cuba could be next on Trump’s foreign policy list. And 2028 is so far yet so close, as J.D. Vance is in Kansas City for more than just midterm campaigning.
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    13 mins
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