Two Joes https://lincolnsquare.media en It's time for a reality check. Political campaign guru Joe Trippi and veteran journalist Joe Klein team up for a brutally honest assessment of the American political landscape. This isn't punditry; it's a deep-dive with two people who've spent their careers shaping strategy and reporting the biggest stories in the nation. Tune in for candid conversations on the power brokers, the hidden agendas, and the voters who decide the future. Get the view from the campaign war room and the journalist's notebook — all on one show. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/6d2cc236-a9e5-11f0-96d4-47146b580683/image/8a6424af3a63a15d1d69ddca423b7892.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Two Joes https://lincolnsquare.media episodic Joe Trippi It's time for a reality check. Political campaign guru Joe Trippi and veteran journalist Joe Klein team up for a brutally honest assessment of the American political landscape. This isn't punditry; it's a deep-dive with two people who've spent their careers shaping strategy and reporting the biggest stories in the nation. Tune in for candid conversations on the power brokers, the hidden agendas, and the voters who decide the future. Get the view from the campaign war room and the journalist's notebook — all on one show. It's time for a reality check. Political campaign guru Joe Trippi and veteran journalist Joe Klein team up for a brutally honest assessment of the American political landscape. This isn't punditry; it's a deep-dive with two people who've spent their careers shaping strategy and reporting the biggest stories in the nation. Tune in for candid conversations on the power brokers, the hidden agendas, and the voters who decide the future. Get the view from the campaign war room and the journalist's notebook — all on one show.

]]> Lincoln Square Substack@lincolnsquare.media Massachusetts’ Millennial Marine | Congressman Jake Auchincloss Joins The Two Joes Show How does a moderate make do in deep blue Massachusetts? Democratic strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated political author Joe Klein are joined by another Massachusetts Marine, Jake Auchincloss. Only 38, Jake is an Afghanistan veteran who took over his district from the Kennedy dynasty in 2020. The Joes ask him about Iran, the midterms, gerrymandering, and what comes next. “If they’re going to go after Louisiana, Alabama, Florida,” he said of Republican gerrymandering, “we should take Maryland, Illinois, New York. This is hockey. This is a contact sport. … So we have to hit back hard.” Fri, 08 May 2026 18:36:00 -0000 full Joe Trippi How does a moderate make do in deep blue Massachusetts? Democratic strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated political author Joe Klein are joined by another Massachusetts Marine, Jake Auchincloss. Only 38, Jake is an Afghanistan veteran who took over his district from the Kennedy dynasty in 2020. The Joes ask him about Iran, the midterms, gerrymandering, and what comes next. “If they’re going to go after Louisiana, Alabama, Florida,” he said of Republican gerrymandering, “we should take Maryland, Illinois, New York. This is hockey. This is a contact sport. … So we have to hit back hard.” How does a moderate make do in deep blue Massachusetts? Democratic strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated political author Joe Klein are joined by another Massachusetts Marine, Jake Auchincloss.


Only 38, Jake is an Afghanistan veteran who took over his district from the Kennedy dynasty in 2020. The Joes ask him about Iran, the midterms, gerrymandering, and what comes next.


“If they’re going to go after Louisiana, Alabama, Florida,” he said of Republican gerrymandering, “we should take Maryland, Illinois, New York. This is hockey. This is a contact sport. … So we have to hit back hard.”



]]> 1696 'Pissed-Off Mom' Denise Powell Runs for Congress in Nebraska | Two Joes Show Thanks to Nebraska splitting its electoral college votes by congressional district, Omaha’s blue dot has become an iconic feature of electoral college maps. But right now, the blue dot is represented by a Republican. Denise Powell is running to take it back, if she can win a crowded primary first. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:16:00 -0000 full Joe Trippi Thanks to Nebraska splitting its electoral college votes by congressional district, Omaha’s blue dot has become an iconic feature of electoral college maps. But right now, the blue dot is represented by a Republican. Denise Powell is running to take it back, if she can win a crowded primary first. Thanks to Nebraska splitting its electoral college votes by congressional district, Omaha’s blue dot has become an iconic feature of electoral college maps.

But right now, the blue dot is represented by a Republican. Denise Powell is running to take it back, if she can win a crowded primary first.

]]> 2434 Defending the Blue Dot | Two Joes Pod Thanks to Nebraska splitting its electoral college votes by congressional district, Omaha's blue dot has become an iconic feature of electoral college maps. But right now, the blue dot is represented by a red Republican. Denise Powell is running to take it back, if she can win a crowded primary first. Democratic strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated political author Joe Klein ask Denise what it will take for one "pissed-off mom" to go to Congress. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full Joe Trippi Thanks to Nebraska splitting its electoral college votes by congressional district, Omaha's blue dot has become an iconic feature of electoral college maps. But right now, the blue dot is represented by a red Republican. Denise Powell is running to take it back, if she can win a crowded primary first. Democratic strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated political author Joe Klein ask Denise what it will take for one "pissed-off mom" to go to Congress. Thanks to Nebraska splitting its electoral college votes by congressional district, Omaha's blue dot has become an iconic feature of electoral college maps. But right now, the blue dot is represented by a red Republican. Denise Powell is running to take it back, if she can win a crowded primary first. Democratic strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated political author Joe Klein ask Denise what it will take for one "pissed-off mom" to go to Congress.

]]> 2376 The Two Joes | A Blue Flame In Montana with Sam Forstag Democratic strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated political author Joe Klein are in Montana today talking with congressional candidate, union organizer, and smoke jumper Sam Forstag. We might see Montana as a classic example of red ruralism, but Sam and the Joes know that's only a recent development. The Joes ask Sam whether he can be the one to reignite the Democratic Party in Montana. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full Joe Trippi Democratic strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated political author Joe Klein are in Montana today talking with congressional candidate, union organizer, and smoke jumper Sam Forstag. We might see Montana as a classic example of red ruralism, but Sam and the Joes know that's only a recent development. The Joes ask Sam whether he can be the one to reignite the Democratic Party in Montana. Democratic strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated political author Joe Klein are in Montana today talking with congressional candidate, union organizer, and smoke jumper Sam Forstag. We might see Montana as a classic example of red ruralism, but Sam and the Joes know that's only a recent development. The Joes ask Sam whether he can be the one to reignite the Democratic Party in Montana.

]]> 1775 Dems Fight to Make Gains as Trump's Stuck on his 2020 Loss | Two Joes Podcast with Gov. Candidate Jason Esteves Sen. Jon Ossoff is up for reelection, but he isn't the only Democrat making waves in the Peach State. Democratic Strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated political author Joe Klein check in on the Georgia midterms with gubernatorial candidate Jason Esteves. Georgia just might be the Democrats’ favorite purple state, which is exactly why it’s the target of Trump’s attempts to relitigate 2020 and undermine the 2026 elections The Joes ask Jason what Georgia voters are focused on, what’s being done to guarantee free and fair elections in 2026, and what’s more important: fundraising or name ID? Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full Joe Trippi Sen. Jon Ossoff is up for reelection, but he isn't the only Democrat making waves in the Peach State. Democratic Strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated political author Joe Klein check in on the Georgia midterms with gubernatorial candidate Jason Esteves. Georgia just might be the Democrats’ favorite purple state, which is exactly why it’s the target of Trump’s attempts to relitigate 2020 and undermine the 2026 elections The Joes ask Jason what Georgia voters are focused on, what’s being done to guarantee free and fair elections in 2026, and what’s more important: fundraising or name ID? Sen. Jon Ossoff is up for reelection, but he isn't the only Democrat making waves in the Peach State.

Democratic Strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated political author Joe Klein check in on the Georgia midterms with gubernatorial candidate Jason Esteves.

Georgia just might be the Democrats’ favorite purple state, which is exactly why it’s the target of Trump’s attempts to relitigate 2020 and undermine the 2026 elections

The Joes ask Jason what Georgia voters are focused on, what’s being done to guarantee free and fair elections in 2026, and what’s more important: fundraising or name ID?


]]> 1739 'A Whole Civilization Will Die': Trump’s Iran Gamble | Global Security Expert David Dunn The state of international relations and global security was fundamentally altered last month with Donald Trump’s war in Iran. Is it even possible to make things like they used to be at this point? Security analyst David Dunn joins Democratic strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated political author Joe Klein to take stock of what we've lost, and what happens next. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:28:00 -0000 full Joe Trippi The state of international relations and global security was fundamentally altered last month with Donald Trump’s war in Iran. Is it even possible to make things like they used to be at this point? Security analyst David Dunn joins Democratic strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated political author Joe Klein to take stock of what we've lost, and what happens next. The state of international relations and global security was fundamentally altered last month with Donald Trump’s war in Iran. Is it even possible to make things like they used to be at this point? Security analyst David Dunn joins Democratic strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated political author Joe Klein to take stock of what we've lost, and what happens next.

]]> 2695 Trump's War in Iran: When Will It End? | Two Joes Podcast A new phase of the war may be starting with the U.S. putting boots on the ground. Joe Trippi and Joe Klein talk about mistakes we've made in past wars — and how to avoid them. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:21:00 -0000 full Joe Trippi A new phase of the war may be starting with the U.S. putting boots on the ground. Joe Trippi and Joe Klein talk about mistakes we've made in past wars — and how to avoid them. A new phase of the war may be starting with the U.S. putting boots on the ground. Joe Trippi and Joe Klein talk about mistakes we've made in past wars — and how to avoid them.

]]> 2540 Trump's Descent Into March Madness Joe Trippi and Joe Klein break down the rapidly escalating war with Iran — and why the political consequences could be far worse than the military ones. From rising gas prices and global instability to fractures inside MAGA and growing backlash among independents, this conflict is shaping up to be a defining moment for Trump and the 2026 election. They also dig into the role of Netanyahu, the collapse of international support, and why this war may follow the same disastrous trajectory as Iraq — with long-term consequences Americans are already starting to feel. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:01:00 -0000 full Joe Trippi Joe Trippi and Joe Klein break down the rapidly escalating war with Iran — and why the political consequences could be far worse than the military ones. From rising gas prices and global instability to fractures inside MAGA and growing backlash among independents, this conflict is shaping up to be a defining moment for Trump and the 2026 election. They also dig into the role of Netanyahu, the collapse of international support, and why this war may follow the same disastrous trajectory as Iraq — with long-term consequences Americans are already starting to feel. Joe Trippi and Joe Klein break down the rapidly escalating war with Iran — and why the political consequences could be far worse than the military ones.

From rising gas prices and global instability to fractures inside MAGA and growing backlash among independents, this conflict is shaping up to be a defining moment for Trump and the 2026 election.

They also dig into the role of Netanyahu, the collapse of international support, and why this war may follow the same disastrous trajectory as Iraq — with long-term consequences Americans are already starting to feel.

]]> 2934 Making Sense Of The Iran Insanity with Seth Moulton Congressman and Senate candidate Seth Moulton joins Joe Klein and Joe Trippi to dissect the escalating conflict in Iran, drawing chilling parallels to the Iraq War. Moulton challenges the administration's shifting justifications, discusses the lack of a "day after" plan, and explains why he is running for Senate to bring next-generation leadership to the Democratic Party. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:39:00 -0000 full Joe Trippi Congressman and Senate candidate Seth Moulton joins Joe Klein and Joe Trippi to dissect the escalating conflict in Iran, drawing chilling parallels to the Iraq War. Moulton challenges the administration's shifting justifications, discusses the lack of a "day after" plan, and explains why he is running for Senate to bring next-generation leadership to the Democratic Party. Congressman and Senate candidate Seth Moulton joins Joe Klein and Joe Trippi to dissect the escalating conflict in Iran, drawing chilling parallels to the Iraq War. Moulton challenges the administration's shifting justifications, discusses the lack of a "day after" plan, and explains why he is running for Senate to bring next-generation leadership to the Democratic Party.

]]> 1686 The State of Trump's Disunity | Two Joes Democratic strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated political author Joe Klein have seen a lot of State of the Union speeches over the years. Some have shaped American policy for decades, others have redefined presidential legacies in real time. Usually, though, they’re just a laundry list of great-sounding promises that may or may not be revisited in the following year. The Joes rank Trump’s 2026 speech, and let us know whether they think it’ll go down in history or as an afterthought. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:56:00 -0000 full Joe Trippi Democratic strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated political author Joe Klein have seen a lot of State of the Union speeches over the years. Some have shaped American policy for decades, others have redefined presidential legacies in real time. Usually, though, they’re just a laundry list of great-sounding promises that may or may not be revisited in the following year. The Joes rank Trump’s 2026 speech, and let us know whether they think it’ll go down in history or as an afterthought. Democratic strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated political author Joe Klein have seen a lot of State of the Union speeches over the years. Some have shaped American policy for decades, others have redefined presidential legacies in real time. Usually, though, they’re just a laundry list of great-sounding promises that may or may not be revisited in the following year. The Joes rank Trump’s 2026 speech, and let us know whether they think it’ll go down in history or as an afterthought.

]]> 1893 Minneapolis Mayhem: What Comes Next | Two Joes Podcast with Trygve Olson Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:32:00 -0000 full Joe Trippi 2563 Can Anything Distract From The Epstein Files? | The Two Joes Podcast Late last week, the Department of Justice released nearly 3.5 million documents related to the Epstein files, putting the spotlight on a number of influential figures associated with the notorious financier. And for Joe Trippi and Joe Klein, “morality” is the word they kept coming back to on The Two Joes. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:31:00 -0000 full Joe Trippi Late last week, the Department of Justice released nearly 3.5 million documents related to the Epstein files, putting the spotlight on a number of influential figures associated with the notorious financier. And for Joe Trippi and Joe Klein, “morality” is the word they kept coming back to on The Two Joes. Late last week, the Department of Justice released nearly 3.5 million documents related to the Epstein files, putting the spotlight on a number of influential figures associated with the notorious financier. And for Joe Trippi and Joe Klein, “morality” is the word they kept coming back to on The Two Joes.

]]> 2981 Two Joes Remember Jesse Jackson LIVE Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:27:00 -0000 full Joe Trippi 2261 What’s Next For Democrats and the Fed with Ruy Teixeira Trump’s attack on Fed Chair Jerome Powell is only the latest opportunity a flailing Trump administration has given Democrats to capitalize on. But now that midterm season is upon us, Democrats are running out of time to present the American people a cohesive vision for what comes after Trump. Celebrated political writer Joe Klein and veteran Democratic Strategist Joe Trippi discuss whether Democrats can deliver with Political Scientist Ruy Teixeira. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:38:00 -0000 full Joe Trippi Trump’s attack on Fed Chair Jerome Powell is only the latest opportunity a flailing Trump administration has given Democrats to capitalize on. But now that midterm season is upon us, Democrats are running out of time to present the American people a cohesive vision for what comes after Trump. Celebrated political writer Joe Klein and veteran Democratic Strategist Joe Trippi discuss whether Democrats can deliver with Political Scientist Ruy Teixeira. Trump’s attack on Fed Chair Jerome Powell is only the latest opportunity a flailing Trump administration has given Democrats to capitalize on. But now that midterm season is upon us, Democrats are running out of time to present the American people a cohesive vision for what comes after Trump. Celebrated political writer Joe Klein and veteran Democratic Strategist Joe Trippi discuss whether Democrats can deliver with Political Scientist Ruy Teixeira.

]]> 3044 Is Venezuela Trump’s 'Mission Accomplished' Moment? A Republican President targeting an oil-rich country despite fervent campaign promises of no more nation-building — where have we heard that before? Democratic strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated political writer Joe Klein analyze the political fallout from this weekend’s capture of Nicolas Maduro and wonder whether there’s any chance Trump succeeds where George W. Bush failed. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:37:00 -0000 full Joe Trippi A Republican President targeting an oil-rich country despite fervent campaign promises of no more nation-building — where have we heard that before? Democratic strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated political writer Joe Klein analyze the political fallout from this weekend’s capture of Nicolas Maduro and wonder whether there’s any chance Trump succeeds where George W. Bush failed. A Republican President targeting an oil-rich country despite fervent campaign promises of no more nation-building — where have we heard that before? Democratic strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated political writer Joe Klein analyze the political fallout from this weekend’s capture of Nicolas Maduro and wonder whether there’s any chance Trump succeeds where George W. Bush failed.

]]> 2538 SPECIAL: There's Always Next Year | Two Joes Say Good Riddance to 2025 Political strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated political journalist Joe Klein have had court-side seats to the rise and fall of American presidents for 40 years. But 2025’s gotta take the cake, right? Between the domestic deployments, Epstein, the affordability delusion, and so, so much more, no wonder MAGA is finally collapsing under its own weight. But if 2026 is going to be any better, we have to celebrate the political leaders with the moral courage to keep fighting for a better tomorrow. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0000 full Joe Trippi Political strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated political journalist Joe Klein have had court-side seats to the rise and fall of American presidents for 40 years. But 2025’s gotta take the cake, right? Between the domestic deployments, Epstein, the affordability delusion, and so, so much more, no wonder MAGA is finally collapsing under its own weight. But if 2026 is going to be any better, we have to celebrate the political leaders with the moral courage to keep fighting for a better tomorrow. Political strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated political journalist Joe Klein have had court-side seats to the rise and fall of American presidents for 40 years. But 2025’s gotta take the cake, right? Between the domestic deployments, Epstein, the affordability delusion, and so, so much more, no wonder MAGA is finally collapsing under its own weight. But if 2026 is going to be any better, we have to celebrate the political leaders with the moral courage to keep fighting for a better tomorrow.

]]> 2147 From Venezuela to Vanity Fair, MAGA Is Short a Few Good Men On the eve of the (alleged) Epstein file release, President Trump is desperate to keep everybody focused on his Venezuelan pressure campaign. It’s not working. Veteran political strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated political writer Joe Klein discuss White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles’ Vanity Fair interview, Trump’s terrible response to Rob Reiner’s tragic passing, and whether Trump will ever stop digging. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:00:00 -0000 full Joe Trippi On the eve of the (alleged) Epstein file release, President Trump is desperate to keep everybody focused on his Venezuelan pressure campaign. It’s not working. Veteran political strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated political writer Joe Klein discuss White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles’ Vanity Fair interview, Trump’s terrible response to Rob Reiner’s tragic passing, and whether Trump will ever stop digging. On the eve of the (alleged) Epstein file release, President Trump is desperate to keep everybody focused on his Venezuelan pressure campaign. It’s not working. Veteran political strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated political writer Joe Klein discuss White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles’ Vanity Fair interview, Trump’s terrible response to Rob Reiner’s tragic passing, and whether Trump will ever stop digging.

]]> 2117 Trump At The Crossroads — Venezuela, Affordability, and Capitalizing on Biden's Immigration Failures Celebrated journalist Joe Klein has a bone to pick with Democrats' past performance on immigration and race, but political strategist Joe Trippi is focused on Trump's affordability foibles and alleged war crimes in the here and now. The Two Joes discuss: Can Democrats capitalize on Trump's failures, or are they destined to repeat their mistakes over and over again? Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0000 full Joe Trippi Celebrated journalist Joe Klein has a bone to pick with Democrats' past performance on immigration and race, but political strategist Joe Trippi is focused on Trump's affordability foibles and alleged war crimes in the here and now. The Two Joes discuss: Can Democrats capitalize on Trump's failures, or are they destined to repeat their mistakes over and over again? Celebrated journalist Joe Klein has a bone to pick with Democrats' past performance on immigration and race, but political strategist Joe Trippi is focused on Trump's affordability foibles and alleged war crimes in the here and now. The Two Joes discuss: Can Democrats capitalize on Trump's failures, or are they destined to repeat their mistakes over and over again?

]]> 1920 Slaying Giants with Ro Khanna — Epstein was first, is AI next? Less than a year since Trump's reelection, Ro Khanna's bipartisan push to release the Epstein files has finally inspired MAGA to hold Trump accountable. Congress just might have its mojo back. But the Silicon Valley Congressman is already tilting at his next target: AI. Political Strategist Joe Trippi and author Joe Klein ask Ro whether Congress can turn this bipartisan moment into a movement. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 23:00:00 -0000 full Joe Trippi Less than a year since Trump's reelection, Ro Khanna's bipartisan push to release the Epstein files has finally inspired MAGA to hold Trump accountable. Congress just might have its mojo back. But the Silicon Valley Congressman is already tilting at his next target: AI. Political Strategist Joe Trippi and author Joe Klein ask Ro whether Congress can turn this bipartisan moment into a movement. Less than a year since Trump's reelection, Ro Khanna's bipartisan push to release the Epstein files has finally inspired MAGA to hold Trump accountable. Congress just might have its mojo back. But the Silicon Valley Congressman is already tilting at his next target: AI. Political Strategist Joe Trippi and author Joe Klein ask Ro whether Congress can turn this bipartisan moment into a movement.

]]> 1949 Two Lame Turkeys Longtime friends, political strategist Joe Trippi and author Joe Klein, take stock of the Trump administration's apparent descent into lame duck status. Between the feud with Mark Kelly about illegal orders, embarrassing poor law enforcement statistics thanks to the immigration crackdown, and looming congressional resignations that could threaten Mike Johnson's speakership, the Joes are starting to wonder if MAGA has finally dug itself a hole it can't crawl out of.  Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0000 full Joe Trippi Longtime friends, political strategist Joe Trippi and author Joe Klein, take stock of the Trump administration's apparent descent into lame duck status. Between the feud with Mark Kelly about illegal orders, embarrassing poor law enforcement statistics thanks to the immigration crackdown, and looming congressional resignations that could threaten Mike Johnson's speakership, the Joes are starting to wonder if MAGA has finally dug itself a hole it can't crawl out of.  Longtime friends, political strategist Joe Trippi and author Joe Klein, take stock of the Trump administration's apparent descent into lame duck status. Between the feud with Mark Kelly about illegal orders, embarrassing poor law enforcement statistics thanks to the immigration crackdown, and looming congressional resignations that could threaten Mike Johnson's speakership, the Joes are starting to wonder if MAGA has finally dug itself a hole it can't crawl out of. 

]]> 2464 Between Two Sloppy Joes with Trump Defector Miles Taylor Former Department of Homeland Security Chief of Staff, Miles Taylor, joins the Two Joes this week with a unfiltered look at the Trump White House from someone who's seen it from the inside. Miles published A Warning anonymously while working in Trump's first administration, not unlike Joe Klein's anonymous novel Primary Colors, inspired by Bill Clinton's first presidential campaign. Joe Trippi hasn't written any anonymous books... that we know of.  Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0000 full Joe Trippi Former Department of Homeland Security Chief of Staff, Miles Taylor, joins the Two Joes this week with a unfiltered look at the Trump White House from someone who's seen it from the inside. Miles published A Warning anonymously while working in Trump's first administration, not unlike Joe Klein's anonymous novel Primary Colors, inspired by Bill Clinton's first presidential campaign. Joe Trippi hasn't written any anonymous books... that we know of.  Former Department of Homeland Security Chief of Staff, Miles Taylor, joins the Two Joes this week with a unfiltered look at the Trump White House from someone who's seen it from the inside. Miles published A Warning anonymously while working in Trump's first administration, not unlike Joe Klein's anonymous novel Primary Colors, inspired by Bill Clinton's first presidential campaign. Joe Trippi hasn't written any anonymous books... that we know of. 

]]> 2500 Stick To That Damn Bill: Restoring Government Competence With Clinton Reform Architect Elaine Kamarck If you were so incompetent that your place of business had a record-breaking shutdown, you’d be fired, but the dysfunction out of Washington just keeps getting worse. Is there anything we can do to get the government working again? 30 years ago, President Bill Clinton tasked Elaine Kamarck with answering that exact question when she launched the National Performance Review. It led to a government reform campaign so successful that it’s unimaginable today. Political strategist Joe Trippi and political writer Joe Klein ask Elaine what, if anything, we can do to actually fix Washington. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:00:00 -0000 full Joe Trippi If you were so incompetent that your place of business had a record-breaking shutdown, you’d be fired, but the dysfunction out of Washington just keeps getting worse. Is there anything we can do to get the government working again? 30 years ago, President Bill Clinton tasked Elaine Kamarck with answering that exact question when she launched the National Performance Review. It led to a government reform campaign so successful that it’s unimaginable today. Political strategist Joe Trippi and political writer Joe Klein ask Elaine what, if anything, we can do to actually fix Washington. If you were so incompetent that your place of business had a record-breaking shutdown, you’d be fired, but the dysfunction out of Washington just keeps getting worse. Is there anything we can do to get the government working again? 30 years ago, President Bill Clinton tasked Elaine Kamarck with answering that exact question when she launched the National Performance Review. It led to a government reform campaign so successful that it’s unimaginable today. Political strategist Joe Trippi and political writer Joe Klein ask Elaine what, if anything, we can do to actually fix Washington.

]]> 2419 Tough Act To Follow: The Future of The Republican Party with Stuart Stevens Political campaign guru Joe Trippi and political columnist Joe Klein talk with Republican presidential strategist Stuart Stevens about what’s next for the Republican Party. Is the party of Stevens’ former clients Bob Dole, George W. Bush, and Mitt Romney, gone forever? Will fiscal conservatism and small government sentiments have to find a new political home? Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0000 full Joe Trippi Political campaign guru Joe Trippi and political columnist Joe Klein talk with Republican presidential strategist Stuart Stevens about what’s next for the Republican Party. Is the party of Stevens’ former clients Bob Dole, George W. Bush, and Mitt Romney, gone forever? Will fiscal conservatism and small government sentiments have to find a new political home? Political campaign guru Joe Trippi and political columnist Joe Klein talk with Republican presidential strategist Stuart Stevens about what’s next for the Republican Party. Is the party of Stevens’ former clients Bob Dole, George W. Bush, and Mitt Romney, gone forever? Will fiscal conservatism and small government sentiments have to find a new political home?

]]> 2913 Are the Kids All Right? Recapping No Kings with Sam Brown | Two Joes Political campaign guru Joe Trippi and political columnist Joe Klein review this weekend’s No Kings Protests with legendary anti-Vietnam War organizer Sam Brown. Sam’s success was defined by his ability to unite the far-left counterculture of the ‘60s and ‘70s with the moderate unions and churchgoers needed to make an impact in mainstream America. He lets the Joes know exactly what No Kings is doing right now, and what it needs to get right soon to be successful. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0000 full Joe Trippi Political campaign guru Joe Trippi and political columnist Joe Klein review this weekend’s No Kings Protests with legendary anti-Vietnam War organizer Sam Brown. Sam’s success was defined by his ability to unite the far-left counterculture of the ‘60s and ‘70s with the moderate unions and churchgoers needed to make an impact in mainstream America. He lets the Joes know exactly what No Kings is doing right now, and what it needs to get right soon to be successful. Political campaign guru Joe Trippi and political columnist Joe Klein review this weekend’s No Kings Protests with legendary anti-Vietnam War organizer Sam Brown. Sam’s success was defined by his ability to unite the far-left counterculture of the ‘60s and ‘70s with the moderate unions and churchgoers needed to make an impact in mainstream America. He lets the Joes know exactly what No Kings is doing right now, and what it needs to get right soon to be successful.

]]> 2225 Say It Ain't So, Introducing Two Joes Political campaign guru Joe Trippi and political columnist Joe Klein team up in their first episode of Two Joes, a brutally honest assessment of the American political landscape. Their first debate: Will there be a free and fair 2026 midterm election? Joe Klein's confident there will be, but Joe Trippi's not so sure. This isn't punditry; it's a deep-dive with two people who've spent their careers shaping strategy and reporting the biggest stories in the nation. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0000 full Joe Trippi Political campaign guru Joe Trippi and political columnist Joe Klein team up in their first episode of Two Joes, a brutally honest assessment of the American political landscape. Their first debate: Will there be a free and fair 2026 midterm election? Joe Klein's confident there will be, but Joe Trippi's not so sure. This isn't punditry; it's a deep-dive with two people who've spent their careers shaping strategy and reporting the biggest stories in the nation. Political campaign guru Joe Trippi and political columnist Joe Klein team up in their first episode of Two Joes, a brutally honest assessment of the American political landscape. Their first debate: Will there be a free and fair 2026 midterm election? Joe Klein's confident there will be, but Joe Trippi's not so sure. This isn't punditry; it's a deep-dive with two people who've spent their careers shaping strategy and reporting the biggest stories in the nation.

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