Episode
GOP scrambles for a midterm strategy as Iran talks teeter
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- The Playbook Podcast
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- Apr 20, 2026
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- 714
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Summary
JD Vance returns to Pakistan for another round of Iran talks as a fragile ceasefire nears its deadline. Gas prices may have peaked — but relief isn’t coming anytime soon. And in Washington, top GOP operatives are huddling to prepare for a challenging midterm map. Jack Blanchard and Dasha Burns break down the key developments driving the day.