I really enjoyed the whole 2022 season but particularly liked the big picture perspectives that you gave in the last episode after the election. I love Plouff’s grounded takes and commentaries whenever I can get them. (MSNBC, etc). Just happened to find out that you were doing this podcast this time tho…and wish I could know when you’re at it again. THx!

Thanks for another great series in 2022

Just another hack from the left who can’t look at elections objectively.

Thanks for focusing on Michigan - great guests! A few comments: 70% of those who voted in 2020, did so before the election (up from 29% in ‘18), due to both the first cycle of no-excuse absentee voting and, of course the pandemic. More than half of those who voted early, did so by October 15. This cycle, the estimate is closer to 50% voting before Election Day. Also, another race to watch - the State Supreme Court, which got a progressive majority in ‘20, and if not for that, we wouldn’t have had the reproductive freedom ballot measure allowed on the ballot (the state board of canvassers deadlocked and the court had to force them to act).

Love the podcast. I’m just sad that Ohio didn’t make the list. Maybe we will in 2024!

I’m very much looking forward to Season 2! Such excellent analysis from one of the best!

I love hearing David and his guests talk thoughtfully about various topics.. Jan

Out of all my political podcasts, I enjoy this one the best. It’s insightful and thought provoking. Love it!

Just another Bank Bail out alumni profiteering off the backs of a party that has turned its back on Working Class and The New Deal at every given opportunity.

Thanks so much, David Plouffe and the rest of the team, for this extremely valuable podcast. With Plouffe as host and a series of top-level guests, this show provides deep insight and practical guidance for progressive political activists across the country. As one of the leaders of the largest Biden-Harris volunteer team in our state, I found the episodes to be invaluable. I feel very grateful for this podcast as it comes to a close for this campaign season and look forward to listening again when it starts back up on 2022!

What happened? Suddenly, your podcast isn’t on anymore. Just because the election is over, doesn’t mean you should stop. I value your opinions and perspective and would like to listen to your and your guests’ thoughts every week. Thanks!

David is very good. Smart obviously. But he drones in too much often, and this podcast is the king of commercials. More than any other podcast. If you compare it to others, like the Bulwark or James Carville’s, or Hacks on Tap, it’s a lot. I’d tell David to tighten it up. Less commercials.

I see those that agree/disagree with their reviews, in this age of information you can see the listeners that have an idea what they get themselves into. If the host was by a senior Bush/Trump advisor, those 1 star review would be mirrored to 5. There’s punditry by everyone and I’m always disappointed that no one can see through the messages to form their own logical opinion. If you listen to stay informed, always take yourself to task to inform yourself more, not just this one podcast. If you want to stop at this podcast and rage, you’ve failed only yourself. By no means should this considered as a a news broadcast, but an analysis of the newsday from a former Obama advisor who has an idea of the path towards elections.

Your podcast begins with an ad—read by Jon Meacham promoting his podcast in an unbearably dramatic and Narcissistic manner. You need to fix this. Get someone else to read it. Or just cut the whole damned thing if you can afford it. You recognize that Meacham thinks that Reagan was a great American, right? Come on, man!

Plouffe is extraordinary. His political analysis is so insightful. Love listening to him, particularly his opening remarks.

This is a one sided view, not giving the people both sides of the election. It’s ok the be a Trump hater, just make it known up front in your podcast. If you listen to the podcast you will clearly hear that the commentator supports Joe Biden. If your going to name you show Election HQ talk about both parties fairly.

Would you please share this with her? I am 65 and lifelong D in Oklahoma. I listed meds to your interview with her while embalming my dog yesterday. She is on my heroes list. What she is accomplishing at 22 is remarkable. I was fascinated as I listened to her describe everything she and her volunteers do to reach voters in MI. I am so grateful for her work and the work of other volunteers. It is going to be the deciding factor in this race. Please let her know that her work is very much appreciated.

Love your podcast, thank you for keeping us informed. Will you keep doing your podcast after the election? I hope you do continue. You have a nice speaking voice.

Great but omg YOU KNOW! Try sifting through the YK...lol!

Great hearing war stories !!

Great info & entertaining. I love listening to all of my fave hacks: Axe, Gibbs, Schmidt, Plouffe, Hellman, Carville, Murphy, Wilson, Kristol, Sykes...I know you guys aren’t all on the same show - but you all swap around and I listen to you all on every one of your venues...thank you for your insight, leadership and reassurance.

This podcast is a wealth of insights into campaigns and elections for the average voter. Your listeners are well on their way to becoming election wonks!

I’ve long said that one of my great disappointments is that I didn’t get to work with David Axelrod and David Plouffe, and this podcast has only deepened my appreciation for their skill and knowledge and humanity. Plouffe gives us an inside look at what is going on in this crucial election cycle and he’s brought in spectacular guests to help explain what is going on, why it is happening and what could go wrong (or right.) He’s not only t talked to the big guns like Barack Obama and David Axekrod, but he’s also introduced me to analysts/pollsters who have expanded my knowledge on what is happening and why. This is a “must listen” if you’re at all into politics.

Terrible podcast - do not waste your time listening to this as it is all one-sided, and you learn nothing from listening to this unfortunagely. Much better podcasts available where you learn more, hear both sides to an argument, and not listen to the same blabber every podcast. Just a waste of time as mentioned.

Dems are overlooking a scenario that could box themselves into a corner out of which Trump would illegitimately claim victory. First, and right now, the focus is on Trump's expected claim that the election is fraudulent if he loses. That is, if he doesn't win it is by definition illegitimate. The fear is that Trump will steal the election in any manner of ways, but he is laying the groundwork by saying tens of millions of votes by mail will be forged, bought off and counted late. And he will convince enough Republican-controlled states to prohibit the counting of late-arriving votes, sending the election all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, which he is in the process of sealing a 6-3 majority to vote in his favor. That is a real fear on our part. So, Biden bit -- just as Hillary and Dems did in 2016. He defended the system as a way to reassure Americans. At the debate, Biden said he would concede if the vote is not in his favor. But here's the thing. What about illicit votes on the Republican side? What about hacking to flip results in key swing states? How do we know Russians aren't right now hacking into electronic voting systems and programming just enough votes to switch from Biden to Trump for wins in those states? What do we do when the results look legitimate, and Trump has eked out victories in key swing states that give him just enough Electoral College votes to be declared the winner -- and GOP election officials in those key states rush to validate the results before we can test the systems to see whether they held up to hacking? If Dems are so fixated on defending the legitimacy of the vote -- because they assume a Biden victory -- and then find themselves on the losing side, how effective will they be trying to reverse course and accusing Trump of cheating? Knowing Democrats and their excruciating devotion to norms and etiquette, as well as their fear of being seen as -- oh, no! -- inconsistent, and -- horrors! -- hypocritical, they will drop the case. Will they stay on the case?

Thoughtful and measured. Never a rash or indigent line. Smart interviewer but still human. It’s what you wish cable news was.

i really appreciate david's expertise, and the guests he brings on are also brilliant.

Smart political talk, inside info, fascinating

If your looking for unbiased news this isn’t it.

Love this podcast and look to David for his expertise. However, he really needs a new mic! There always seems to be some kind of audio distortion with his mic. Like he’s sitting at the other end of a table from the mic. I’m not sure what it is but he should reach out to Crooked Media for advice on equipment because their audio is vastly better.

America will NEVER turn socialist/ communist. To many of me and not enough of you. You guys are only 12%.

Every episode is thought provoking & Plouffe is a great interviewer without an obsession with interrupting his guests! Podcast with former Senator McCaskill had SO much realistic advice from a recent Senator on appealing to voters in flyover country, moderates and, most importantly on how Biden and Harris should approach their opponents in the debate! Agreed Joe cannot explain & discuss every bill he sponsored or supported over decades in the Senate!!!! Praying his staff are listening & can confront him with this realistic advice!

Love each episode. Last 4 years have been very difficult and intensifying as we get closer to election. Great respect for you and your guests expertise on critical topics. Especially appreciated topic on all things voting. Gives me some comfort.

A breath of clear, fresh political air! It’s one of the few podcasts that keeps me from climbing the walls during these outrageous times.

Great guy and very smart individual. If you need political consulting, he’s the guy you need to talk to.

David and David (Plouff and Axelrod) are the silent geniuses of this century. David’s views are ingrained with data that is near and dear to my heart. Having President Obama on the cast last week was a remarkable gift to his audience. Believe it or not, this is a must listen pod.

I admire and love him, smart and passionate. Have inspired thousands of people all over the world.

Extremely simple-minded explanations on complicated issues. Don’t waste your time if you’re looking for the truth. But, if you’re looking for the DNC’s marketing spin, this is the place to be.

To those Trump haters who said he would never accept the election results *** f you. As a single woman trying to make ends meet * F all of you. I never thought I would be scared to walk down Michigan Ave Chicago Il to work., f you. All you’re doing is punishing the people who voted for trump.. well I’m going to find a way to vote for him 5 times over so f you

Your condescending voice is no not missed here

if Biden wants my vote, i need to hear him articulate clear positions and policies going forward. obama is old news. he's presumably NOT going to ve in the White House, JOE IS. let's get a serious conversation with Biden

I absolutely loved the interview with President Obama. Obama epitomizes all that’s good and wholesome about America. Thank you David Plouffe for helping him get elected and all that you still do.

Love u man

Love him & miss him!

Made me so happy to hear MY President podcasting with his dog(s) barking in background. Thanks Plouffe!

This show should be called “I’m Just Curious with David Plouffe.” Almost every time the host sets up a question — 10-15 times per episode — he includes the words “I’m just curious.” The verbal tics do become a little distracting after a while. That aside, it’s hard to argue that Plouffe doesn’t know what he’s talking about. His conversations with Democratic primary campaign managers were especially revealing and in the weeds; since then, the guest roster has moved on to slightly more mainstream fare.

It’s surprising and truly unfortunate that DP says um & you know every 5 seconds. For such a smart person and it being a podcast where he’s not pressed for time - it’s annoying and crazy that I would like to hear the discussion but it’s so distracting and lazy that DP doesn’t realize this major problem with the podcast. The other annoying thing is DP goes on long boring segments droning on & on about his views of the day. Then he is one of the worst “interviewers” - he just let’s the guest drone on & on. Paul Begala has so much energy and such a smart and actually articulate- he doesn’t have to say you know or um every 5 seconds

Uhmmm was so distracting I couldn’t finish.

I’m an independent who is tired of the presidency. First listen to the pod, very interested in election coverage and off to a good start except for the Stephanie Cutter ummmm umm umm - how do people, umm, speak uh, for ummm a living and like, how umm can they be so uhh, so um self-unaware. Also that was the dumbest answer on how prepare for a contested presidency - her answer was to umm, you know, umm, just handle it like umm, like it’s a...umm shadow government, like in 2008, they were happy to turn it over. Answers as simplistic and naive as that are why I’m concerned the dems could somehow manage to blow this thing and this is who’s leading the convention. Ummm, god help us all

This episode with Stephanie Cutter became so annoying with all of the Uhmmms! Both if you, but she needs to listen to herself on this episode.