{"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":"70: Talarico For President?","slug":"70-talarico-for-president","published_at":"2026-03-17T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/70-talarico-for-president","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8874828","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8874828.mp3?modified=1773710284&sid=5139651&source=rss","summary":"Jamal Simmons & Matthew Butler are joined by Adam Green from the Progressive Change Campaign Committee discusses the potential of progressive candidates like James Tallarico in the 2028 race, the importance of a forward-looking vision, and strategies for winning swing states. The conversation covers electoral dynamics, candidate credibility, and the impact of emerging issues like crypto and AI on politics. Chapters 00:00 The Progressive Landscape Ahead 02:48 James Tallarico: A New Hope for Progressives 06:00 The General Election Challenge 09:01 Comparing Candidates: Tallarico vs. Crockett 12:05 The Future of Presidential Candidates 15:00 Outsiders vs. Insiders in Politics 17:48 The Role of Corporations and Innovation 21:02 Naming the Villains in Politics Twitter - https://twitter.com/AdamGreen Website - https://www.progressivechange.org/","meta_description":"Jamal Simmons & Matthew Butler are joined by Adam Green from the Progressive Change Campaign Committee discusses the potential of progressive candidat…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2041,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/trailblaze-2028-7022119/episodes/70-talarico-for-president/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/70-talarico-for-president.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}