Joel reacts to the first presidential debate from earlier in the week in Cleveland, Ohio by discussing the objectives and outcomes for each campaigns and the road ahead. Joel also ponders the question, "Is this Who We Are?" The Here Comes the Payne podcast is presented by Hip-Politics Network. Follow the show on Instagram @herecomesthepaynepod. Follow Joel on Twitter @paynedc. 

On this week's episode, Joel is joined by his friend and mentor, Christina Reynolds who is the Vice President for Communications with EMILY's List. Christina and Joel discuss the recent passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Christina's work of helping elect more women into public service, her career and the latest in the 2020 presidential campaign. Here Comes the Payne is presented by Hip-Politics Network. Follow the show on Instagram @herecomesthepaynepod. Follow Joel on Twitter @paynedc.

Legendary journalist Chris Matthews returns to the podcast to talk all things 2020 election including the recent stories from Jeffrey Goldberg and Bob Woodward about President Trump. Chris also shares his thoughts on the top Senate races this cycle. The Here Comes the Payne podcast is presented by Hip-Politics Network. Follow the show on Instagram: @herecomesthepaynepod. Follow Joel on Twitter: @paynedc. 

This week, Joel returns and gives his perspective on the biggest takeaways from the Democratic and Republican conventions, shares some insight on how Biden is meeting the challenges that are being presented to him at every turn and discusses how the Markey v. Kennedy primary fight might signal what's ahead for Democrats. Here Comes the Payne is presented by Hip-Politics Network. Follow the show on Instagram @herecomesthepaynepod. Follow Joel on Twitter @paynedc. 

Republican strategist and Political Director for "Republican Voters Against Trump" Tim Miller joins the podcast this week to discuss efforts by Republicans to stop Donald Trump's reelection. Miller is also a contributor for "The Bulwark" and "Rolling Stone" and a veteran of multiple Republican campaigns over the last decade including Jeb Bush 2016 and Mitt Romney 2012. Follow the show on Instagram @herecomesthepaynepod. Follow Joel on Twitter @paynedc. Here Comes the Payne is presented by Hip Politics Network. (And, we got new music this week...check it out!)

POLITICO Reporting Fellow Maya King joins the show to discuss Trump's efforts to elevate a "culture war" as part of his re-election strategy and what impact it is having on the 2020 race for the White House and battle for the Senate. Follow the show on Instagram @herecomesthepaynepod. Follow Joel on Twitter @paynedc. Here Comes the Payne is presented by Hip Politics Network.