{"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":"69: Discontent In Maga-Land","slug":"69-discontent-in-maga-land","published_at":"2026-03-10T19:58:46+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/69-discontent-in-maga-land","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8872221","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8872221.mp3?modified=1773172774&sid=5139651&source=rss","summary":"Jamal & Matthew explore the current political landscape, focusing on potential 2028 presidential candidates, the impact of recent foreign conflicts, and the influence of Trump and other key figures on the Republican race. Key Topics: 2028 presidential candidates JD Vance and Marco Rubio Impact of recent foreign conflicts on US politics Trump's influence on the Republican primary Prediction markets and polling trends for 2024 and 2028 The legacy of Trump's foreign policy and its implications Chapters: 00:00 Republican Candidates: JD Vance vs. Marco Rubio 03:37 Trump's Influence and Donor Dynamics 09:01 Polling and Prediction Markets 16:48 Future of the Republican Party 21:53 Conclusion and Future Outlook","meta_description":"Jamal & Matthew explore the current political landscape, focusing on potential 2028 presidential candidates, the impact of recent foreign conflicts, a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1345,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/trailblaze-2028-7022119/episodes/69-discontent-in-maga-land/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/69-discontent-in-maga-land.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}