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Playbook Deep Dive

Welcome to Playbook Deep Dive, the stories behind the power. From Congress and the White House to bar stools and back rooms, POLITICO Playbook’s Ryan Lizza brings you interviews with the most compelli... Read more

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Three ways President Trump could get his wall

Three ways President Trump could get his wall

There's ways the president could get his wall without congressional approval. But it won't be pretty. POLITICO White Hou... Read more

11 Jan 2019

29mins

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Republicans are in a shutdown pickle

Republicans are in a shutdown pickle

Hope for avoiding shutdown is evaporating; it might be a long few weeks in Washington, with less than happy holidays app... Read more

14 Dec 2018

28mins

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Two Supreme Court decisions, explained

Two Supreme Court decisions, explained

This week on the Nerdcast with host Scott Bland: The Supreme Court had a busy week, ruling on two cases that have big po... Read more

3 Jul 2019

30mins

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The White House's nickname for President Trump

The White House's nickname for President Trump

White House staffers have been using an.... interesting nickname for President Trump. Maybe a reference to his love for ... Read more

5 Oct 2018

28mins

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Political nightmares and peering into the future

Political nightmares and peering into the future

The Nerdcast gets into the Halloween spirit with White House reporters Darren Samuelsohn and Gabby Orr, who entertain so... Read more

25 Oct 2019

29mins

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Klobuchar strikes Buttigieg in fight for center

Klobuchar strikes Buttigieg in fight for center

Scott and senior politics editor Charlie Mahtesian break down a key moment in a battle of the moderates between Amy Klob... Read more

20 Dec 2019

29mins

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Possibility of a shutdown deal is at a 'total impasse'

Possibility of a shutdown deal is at a 'total impasse'

The president and democrats haven't been able to come to an agreement, and with the new congress sworn in it doesn't loo... Read more

4 Jan 2019

28mins

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BONUS: Did a presidential pardon just become more likely?

BONUS: Did a presidential pardon just become more likely?

President Trump loves a controversial pardon. Following his disgraced former campaign chairman Paul Manafort being found... Read more

22 Aug 2018

13mins

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Does conventional wisdom have it wrong on Sanders and Warren?

Does conventional wisdom have it wrong on Sanders and Warren?

This week on the Nerdcast with host Scott Bland: We examine some of the front-runners who have begun to emerge for Democ... Read more

12 Jul 2019

26mins

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Four decades in politics - what's next?

Four decades in politics - what's next?

In this New Years special, Scott and senior White House reporter Darren Samuelsohn look back at the defining political m... Read more

3 Jan 2020

28mins

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Cohen testimony renews impeachment speculation

Cohen testimony renews impeachment speculation

President Trump's former fixer spent hours fixating the American public. Did his testimony reveal anything new? Plus, Io... Read more

1 Mar 2019

28mins

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The post-debate state of the race

The post-debate state of the race

This week on the Nerdcast with host Scott Bland: POLITICO national political reporter Elena Schneider and senior politic... Read more

2 Aug 2019

19mins

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The James Comey episode

The James Comey episode

POLITICO reporters do a deep dive into President Trump's firing of FBI director James Comey - examining the implications... Read more

12 May 2017

41mins

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Is the Democratic field about to shrink?

Is the Democratic field about to shrink?

This week on the Nerdcast with host Scott Bland, POLITICO White House reporter Gabby Orr and Congressional reporter Heat... Read more

19 Jul 2019

25mins

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Dr. Ronny Jackson drops out, Missouri midterms heat up

Dr. Ronny Jackson drops out, Missouri midterms heat up

It seems like we are destined to have at least one confirmation battle pending before the senate until the end of time. ... Read more

27 Apr 2018

30mins

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The moment that impeachment got real

The moment that impeachment got real

Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) helped kick off the latest phase of the House Democrats' impeachment debate when she and si... Read more

27 Sep 2019

29mins

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A week of chaos

A week of chaos

POLITICO reporters dive into National Security Adviser Michael Flynn's resignation after only 25 days, President Trump's... Read more

17 Feb 2017

49mins

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The aftermath of Charlottesville

The aftermath of Charlottesville

POLITICO reporters discuss the political upset over Trump's statements on Charlottesville, the results of Alabama's spec... Read more

18 Aug 2017

34mins

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Republicans reel from debt ceiling deal

Republicans reel from debt ceiling deal

POLITICO reporters discuss President Trump's deal with Democrat leadership to raise the debt ceiling, fund the governmen... Read more

8 Sep 2017

47mins

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2017 election preview

2017 election preview

POLITICO reporters discuss President Trump’s comments about fallen troops this week, the competitive Virginia governor’s... Read more

20 Oct 2017

47mins

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