{"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":"68: How Will Operation Epic Fury Affect The Next Election","slug":"68-how-will-operation-epic-fury-affect-the-next-election","published_at":"2026-03-03T18:28:24+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/68-how-will-operation-epic-fury-affect-the-next-election","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8868947","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8868947.mp3?modified=1772588890&sid=5139651&source=rss","summary":"Jamal Simmons & Matthew Butler delve into the historical context of national security, the impact of military experience on presidential elections, the Democratic response to the Iran conflict, and the importance of foreign policy in shaping America's global standing. It also explores the Democratic strategy and positioning on national security issues. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage 08:27 Presidential Elections and Military Experience 16:00 Iran Conflict and Democratic Response 26:00 Foreign Policy and America's Standing","meta_description":"Jamal Simmons & Matthew Butler delve into the historical context of national security, the impact of military experience on presidential elections, th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1777,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/trailblaze-2028-7022119/episodes/68-how-will-operation-epic-fury-affect-the-next-election/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/68-how-will-operation-epic-fury-affect-the-next-election.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}