{"podcast":{"title":"Trailblaze 2028","slug":"trailblaze-2028-7022119","podcast_index_feed_id":7022119,"rss_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5139651.rss","website_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5139651","image_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/43356562/s=1400x1400/el=1/rt=fill.jpg","author":"Trailblaze 2028","episode_count":88,"summary":"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…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T08:18:44.598379+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119"},"episode":{"title":"65: Don Jr 2028?","slug":"65-don-jr-2028","published_at":"2026-02-10T18:20:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/65-don-jr-2028","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8859564","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8859564.mp3?modified=1770746735&sid=5139651&source=rss","summary":"Jamal Simmons & Matthew Butler discuss the recent rebranding of Kamala Harris's campaign platform, the challenges of engaging younger voters, and the identity crisis within the Democratic Party. They explore the racial dynamics in American politics and the importance of addressing these issues head-on. The discussion also touches on polling and prediction markets, highlighting the current political landscape and potential candidates for the upcoming elections. And of course who will succeed Trump in 2028 as the Republican nominee? Chapters 00:00 The Kamala Harris Rebrand 05:52 Digital Campaigning and Engagement 08:47 Democratic Messaging Challenges 14:23 Racial Dynamics in Politics 16:17 Polling and Prediction Markets 22:03 Future of the Republican Nomination","meta_description":"Jamal Simmons & Matthew Butler discuss the recent rebranding of Kamala Harris's campaign platform, the challenges of engaging younger voters, and the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1462,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/trailblaze-2028-7022119/episodes/65-don-jr-2028/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/65-don-jr-2028.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}