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That Trippi Show

If you"re looking for someone who actually knows how presidential and national politics works to explain what"s going on in 30 minutes or less, this is the show for you. Joe Trippi is a longtime Democratic campaign manager who ran the progressive Howard Dean presidential campaign in 2004 and the historic Doug Jones Senate campaign to defeat Roy Moore in 2017. He"s seen it all and isn"t bogged down by the viral tweets or hot takes du jour. He"s looking past the headlines to answer the questions that

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35:36

"BUT THE DOW'S OVER 50,000!" (Uh, oh, folks...)

That Trippi Show ·

2026/02/13

Why Pam Bondi's crashout is indicative of much deeper rot in the Trump White House - and why yelling about the Dow on the Hill isn't changing anything for Trump. He's mentioned in the Epstein files over... checks notes... a MILLION times! And how far is Trump willing to go to steal the election? And are we ready to fight back? Why Joe is less concerned about the state of the Democratic Party than some might believe. It's not about a blue wave anymore. It's a change wave. Learn more about your ad

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37:21

"This was always Trump's plan"

That Trippi Show ·

2026/02/06

Nationalizing elections? Sending ICE to polling locations? Why Joe and Alex know this shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. This was always their plan. Why it's not just on Democrats in Congress to stop them. Also, with the latest Epstein revelations - why is the crypto community suddenly reeling? And with all the digital noise and doomscrolling, what's our way out?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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32:53

David Bowie and "Art that shook the world" with Peter...

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2026/02/03

Peter Ormerod, author of "David Bowie and the Search for Life, Death and God," joins Joe and Alex for a special guest episode to discuss his new book and all things Bowie, his spirituality, and how it affected his music. As Peter writes, "We cannot know if Bowie ever found this God. But we do know that in searching for God, Bowie made art that shook the world and changed lives". Count Trippi among them - and listen to find out why. Check out the book and get your copy

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31:33

ICE has lost the country - and so has Trump.

That Trippi Show ·

2026/01/30

ICE has gone haywire - why Trump has lost the plot and the American people on this one. Joe and Alex explain why we can't fall for the distractions. And what are we, the people, supposed to do about it? Joe's message for the midterms? How do we keep a cohesive message when Trump's throwing all of this at us? Remember: It's not a blue wave. It's a change wave. Listen to Bruce Springsteen's "Streets of Minneapolis" here: https://youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7wLearn more about your ad choices. Visit

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33:31

The Trump Misery Index... to the moon!

That Trippi Show ·

2026/01/23

No, we're not suggesting that after Greenland (Iceland?), the moon is next. But maybe. No - it's because Trump's week from hell is quickly turning into a year from hell. He might be doing everything he wants, but the American people HATE it. Hate hate hate it. Loathe it entirely. His coalition from 2024 is gone. It's worse for him than 2020. Why? Joe and Alex get into it. How do we balance his worst issue (yes, it's still Epstein) with all the rest? Joe has a theory... Learn more about your ad

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37:48

"History is packed into this moment" with Zahra Amanpour

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2026/01/16

Special guest Zahra Amanpour joins Joe and Alex to talk about the latest with Iran. How did we get to where we are today - with violent protests and the collapse of the currency - and reports of thousands killed by the regime? How is organizing a resistance even possible when a brutal dictatorship shuts down the Internet and cracks down so violently? What role are women and young people playing, leading the charge for change? What can America do? And what does a free future look like for Iran?Learn

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27:54

Venezuela, Greenland, and...

That Trippi Show ·

2026/01/09

What's really behind Trump's obsession with Venezuela? Is Greenland really next? And what does Joe think Trump's next January 6th will look like? (And believe us, it's coming...). Plus: Why Mike Johnson's dwindling House majority means the speaker's gavel might be changing sooner than many think...Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:50

2026 Predictions: Trippi's BOLD predictions look...

That Trippi Show ·

2026/01/02

Joe and Alex close out 2026 with three predictions: What are they sure about? What do they feel pretty good about? And what's a bold prediction for 2026? Turns out it may not be so bold after all if you look under the hood. One more set of numbers should have us all feeling the momentum headed into the New Year - but it's all about doing the work. Happy New Year, everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:22

2025's Gifts and Humbugs

That Trippi Show ·

2025/12/26

In our last show before Christmas, Joe and Alex break down, one final time, who's been naughty and nice this year. Why are we hopeful for 2026? Who are the humbugs Trippi thinks needs to work extra hard to avoid coal on 2026? And what were the best gifts of the year? Happy holidays to all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:45

"The Unified Theory of Trump (and why he's screwed)"

That Trippi Show ·

2025/12/19

Joe made waves a few weeks ago when he suggested Democrats could win 258 seats next year. For real? For real, for real. Joe explains how the numbers show that while it might not be 258 - everywhere could be in play. And Alex shows how bad the economic numbers have gotten - again - with a new Marist poll explaining a lot. And why does Susie Wiles' bashing Trump in Vanity Fair matter? What does it mean? Get ready for a huge 2026, folks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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32:30

Trump is weaving right into an oncoming train

That Trippi Show ·

2025/12/12

Trump is desperately trying to get you to not think about your prices being higher. Why this lie is so much harder to believe than all the others - and Joe explains why the numbers keep getting worse for Trump. His "weave" ain't working this time, folks. And why is this week's Supreme Court ruling so scary - now that Trump can fire "independent" federal regulators? And what's the most corrupt thing that's happened this year? Why Joe thinks it's so much more than the crypto thing...Learn more about

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37:14

258 House seats? Seriously?

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2025/12/05

Look, we're not saying the Democrats will win 258 House seats... but if the math keeps up like it has been, it's not... totally out of the question? Joe explains why the Tennessee math and recent national polling is even more bad news for MAGA. And speaking of bad news, what do Joe and Alex think is the worst scandal of the year? What about the biggest win? And what shouldn't be a thing (but is?)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:11

"They Don’t Care About You and Never Have,” with Reed...

That Trippi Show ·

2025/11/28

Is Donald Trump a lame duck? Reed Galen joins Joe Trippi to discuss what that could mean for the GOP and whether other Republican members of Congress will follow Marjorie Taylor Greene’s footsteps and resign. How will Democrats take advantage amidst the chaos? Reed breaks down the two types of people in the Trump Administration: the incompetent and the evil. What should we keep our eyes on going into 2026, and how should Democrats appeal to Republican voters going into the midterms?Follow Reed’s

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42:55

“All power is organized” with Joe Costello

That Trippi Show ·

2025/11/25

Is technology moving faster than we can evolve? Joe Costello joins Joe Trippi today to discuss how technology has impacted our politics and how it will continue to impact our world. Joe Costello breaks down how to find a more connected political landscape in 2026 - and how everything is intertwined. What happened to the Ward Leaders in our communities and where did those connections go? And Joe Trippi and Joe Costello dive into how AI and social media are dividing America. Do hate campaigns keep

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46:09

“If you want to exploit people, Trump’s government...

That Trippi Show ·

2025/11/21

How bad are things for the Republican Party, and are Democrats taking advantage? Trygve Olson joins Joe Trippi today to discuss how the Epstein files are impacting polls, especially with independents. Why does Trgyve think the public is being gaslit by Trump, especially aging adults. Then, Joe and Trygve break down how AI is impacting entry-level jobs - and how you can use AI to empower yourself. Do the downsides outweigh the upsides?Follow Trygve’s Substack

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40:07

Getting out of the Age of Extraction - with Tim Wu

That Trippi Show ·

2025/11/14

Writer Tim Wu joins Joe and Alex to discuss the "Age of Extraction" - how Big Tech seems intent on sucking as much out of you as possible. How do we break the cycle - and get back to an Internet where everyone can thrive? Where do Joe and Tim think the future of tech is going - and how will it impact our politics? Turns out you have more power than you think. Read "The Age of Extraction" here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/691177/the-age-of-extraction-by-tim-wu/ Learn more about your ad

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33:47

"Rocket Fuel" with Doug Jones

That Trippi Show ·

2025/11/07

Why Tuesday wasn't just a blowout for Democrats - it's rocket fuel for 2026. Senator Doug Jones joins Joe and Alex to discuss big wins in Virginia, New Jersey, California - and don't forget about Georgia and Mississippi. Why Doug thinks Georgia and Mississippi are a bigger deal than most folks realize. And Joe and Alex dive into the numbers - why Tuesday night was a clear sign that most of Trump's gains in 2024 were a mirage - and why Republicans ought to be very worried headed into 2026. Follow

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29:51

What Democrats have to fix - now - to win in 2026 and...

That Trippi Show ·

2025/10/31

Three gigantic postmortems came out this week - why did Democrats lose in 2024? Joe and Alex break down the highlights - and what really matters going into 2026. The most important thing we have to fix - and fix now. What one force matters most when moving an entire party in one direction? And why is the Republican Party so vulnerable to authoritarianism? Read the SVF report Joe's talking about here: https://medium.com/@scottandersonsvf/how-democrats-can-win-again-9d1cbaffcc19Learn more about your

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32:43

"Where did you think this was all going?"

That Trippi Show ·

2025/10/24

Why Trump destroying the East Wing is the enduring image of his presidency. How did Joe and Alex think No Kings went? What's next? And Alex digs into the numbers - why things keep getting worse for Trump on the economy. But what number did Joe see today that has him excited about 2026? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:58

"It's working. Hold the line."

That Trippi Show ·

2025/10/17

Yeah, we've heard all the noise about how Democrats don't have a plan. But Joe and Alex have the numbers - why is the shutdown working right now? When you hear how many Americans don't want Democrats to compromise on health care - and how many want Trump to cave - you might be surprised. And what gigantic number shows just how in trouble MAGA is on the economy? Turns out, keeping Congress home to duck the Epstein list is already starting to bite Trump and MAGA... and don't forget, go protest this

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