Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer reflect on the year that was and set their sights on the year to come in their last episode of 2016 (1:30). They also bring on Brian Beutler of the New Republic to further reflect on the election, the fights that Democrats should pick, and what we learned from 2016 (41:24).
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 62: The Road Ahead in 2017

Puck senior political correspondent Tara Palmeri is here to help you get through what may be the most chaotic and consequential presidential election cycle of our lifetime. With 15 years covering politics, Tara speaks with the smartest political brains to discuss what is happening behind the scenes in Washington D.C., and on the campaign trail.

News

Tara is joined by Republican political strategist John McLaughlin to discuss the hot-button issues that are fueling Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s poll numbers and guiding their individual campaigns. They take a deep look at the mood of each key swing state, break down strategic differences between the 2020 and 2024 races, and debate RFK Jr.'s possible impact in November.
For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brightest,’ at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20
Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: John McLaughlin
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Pollster John McLaughlin Explains His Client’s Lead

Tara is joined by Puck’s own Abby Livingston to discuss the political chaos surrounding House Speaker Mike Johnson’s perilous decision to move forward with the bipartisan Ukraine aid bill. They examine the viability of a coalition government, shine a light on the internal GOP mudslinging, and speculate on Johnson’s future with the gavel.
For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brightest,’ at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20
Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Abby Livingston
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Johnson’s Motion-to-Vacate Roulette

Tara is joined by political strategist Nathan Daschle, and they begin their conversation by talking about RFK Jr.'s presidential campaign and shining a light on how both the Biden and Trump camps are attempting to define him. They then examine the big issues motivating voters in 2024, notably immigration and abortion, and discuss how they will influence the big swing state political races.
For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brightest,’ at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20
Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Nathan Daschle
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024 by the Numbers With Nathan Daschle

Tara is joined by CNN legal analyst Elie Honig to discuss the first day of the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York City. They go over the events that led up to this historic moment, shine a light on key witnesses and jury selection strategies, and speculate on the final verdict.
For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brightest,’ at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20
Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Elie Honig
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Criminal Trial 101 With Elie Honig

Tara is joined by Puck’s own Teddy Schleifer, and they begin their conversation by discussing the GOP reaction to both Donald Trump’s reproductive rights announcement and the Arizona Supreme Court’s abortion ban. They then examine the state of RFK Jr.’s presidential campaign; shine a light on his mysterious running mate, Nicole Shanahan; and debate whether Kennedy will become a disruptor to either Trump or Biden in the upcoming election (9:29).
For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brightest,’ at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20
Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Teddy Schleifer
Producer: Chris Sutton
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 62: The Road Ahead in 2017

Download our free app to listen on your phone