# Trailblaze 2028

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Author: Trailblaze 2028
Episodes: 88

## Resource

Trailblaze: The Road to 2028 is your insider’s guide to the next great American political showdown. As both parties begin lining up their runners and riders for the 2028 presidential election, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the candidates, the strategists behind them, and the high-stakes decisions that will shape the race long before the first votes are cast. With sharp insight, behind-the-scenes reporting, and a healthy dose of fun, hosts Jamal Simmons and Matthew Butler explore the personalities, power plays, and pivotal moments that will define the road to the White House—making sense of the politics while never losing sight of the passion. Jamal Simmons has spent years inside the rooms where presidential politics actually happen—and now he’s pulling back the curtain. A veteran strategist and former senior White House adviser, Jamal knows how campaigns are built, how messages break through, and how small decisions can change the course of history. He’s equal parts insider, storyteller, and straight-talker, bringing sharp insight, humor, and a deep love of the political game. Matthew Butler lives at the intersection of politics, media, and strategy. He’s worked behind th…

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## Episodes
- [88: AOC To Be Or Not To Be](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/88-aoc-to-be-or-not-to-be) — 2026-07-23T18:59:36+00:00
- [87: Lindsey Graham: The Aftermath](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/87-lindsey-graham-the-aftermath) — 2026-07-14T17:18:11+00:00
- [86: How Trump's Interference Poisoned the US Soccer Team’s Big Moment](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/86-how-trump-s-interference-poisoned-the-us-soccer-team-s-big-moment) — 2026-07-07T18:21:11+00:00
- [85: The Blueprint for 2028: Authenticity, Youth, and the New Political Player](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/85-the-blueprint-for-2028-authenticity-youth-and-the-new-political-player) — 2026-06-30T18:05:16+00:00
- [84: What About Joe?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/84-what-about-joe) — 2026-06-23T17:58:19+00:00
- [83: Hope & Change 2.0](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/83-hope-change-2-0) — 2026-06-18T22:37:11+00:00
- [82: Project 2029](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/82-project-2029) — 2026-06-09T19:05:01+00:00
- [81: The Platner Problem](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/81-the-platner-problem) — 2026-06-02T17:51:06+00:00
- [80: The DNC X Files](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/80-the-dnc-x-files) — 2026-05-26T17:36:04+00:00
- [79: Who's Up,  Who's Down: Democrats Edition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/79-who-s-up-who-s-down-democrats-edition) — 2026-05-20T00:17:01+00:00
- [78: Did SCOTUS Just Increase Voter Turnout for Dems](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/78-did-scotus-just-increase-voter-turnout-for-dems) — 2026-05-12T21:57:43+00:00
- [77: Is AOC the Next Bernie](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/77-is-aoc-the-next-bernie) — 2026-05-05T17:53:07+00:00
- [76: Run For Something, Anything, Just RUN with Amanda Litman](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/76-run-for-something-anything-just-run-with-amanda-litman) — 2026-04-28T19:28:58+00:00
- [75: How To Produce a Political Convention - Insights from Leah Daughtry](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/75-how-to-produce-a-political-convention-insights-from-leah-daughtry) — 2026-04-21T18:04:42+00:00
- [74: The Build Up To 2028 Begins](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/74-the-build-up-to-2028-begins) — 2026-04-17T10:00:00+00:00
- [73: Democratic Consultants Need To Wake Up with Chuck Rocha](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/73-democratic-consultants-need-to-wake-up-with-chuck-rocha) — 2026-04-09T19:47:40+00:00
- [72: Inside the DNC Playbook](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/72-inside-the-dnc-playbook) — 2026-03-31T18:34:21+00:00
- [71: Democrats Get Their Choosin' Shoes On](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/71-democrats-get-their-choosin-shoes-on) — 2026-03-24T18:28:52+00:00
- [70: Talarico For President?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/70-talarico-for-president) — 2026-03-17T09:00:00+00:00
- [69: Discontent In Maga-Land](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/69-discontent-in-maga-land) — 2026-03-10T19:58:46+00:00
- [68: How Will Operation Epic Fury Affect The Next Election](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/68-how-will-operation-epic-fury-affect-the-next-election) — 2026-03-03T18:28:24+00:00
- [67: Will They or Won't They? Candidate Predictions](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/67-will-they-or-won-t-they-candidate-predictions) — 2026-02-25T10:00:00+00:00
- [66: Mark Cuban For President?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/66-mark-cuban-for-president) — 2026-02-17T18:38:44+00:00
- [65: Don Jr 2028?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/65-don-jr-2028) — 2026-02-10T18:20:00+00:00
- [64: Can Dems Beat MAGA Money?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/64-can-dems-beat-maga-money) — 2026-02-04T13:00:00+00:00
- [63: Who Will Succeed Trump?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/63-who-will-succeed-trump) — 2026-01-28T10:00:00+00:00
- [62: Will Jon Stewart Run For President](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/62-will-jon-stewart-run-for-president) — 2026-01-20T19:15:00+00:00

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