{"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":"74: The Build Up To 2028 Begins","slug":"74-the-build-up-to-2028-begins","published_at":"2026-04-17T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/74-the-build-up-to-2028-begins","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8891191","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8891191.mp3?modified=1776405992&sid=5139651&source=rss","summary":"This episode covers the upcoming 2028 presidential race, the strategic implications of Project 2029, fundraising insights, and the emerging world of prediction markets and their impact on politics. Key Topics Project 2029 and its implications Fundraising trends for 2028 candidates The role of prediction markets in politics Political scandals and candidate vetting Chapters 00:00 Project 2029: New Ideas for Democrats 07:29 Fundraising Insights and Candidate Strategies 12:13 Scandals and Candidate Preparedness 14:28 The Courage of Victims and Political Accountability 16:14 The Importance of Opposition Research in Campaigning 18:14 Navigating Scandals: Lessons from Political History 20:16 Turning Negatives into Opportunities: The Obama Example 22:08 The Risks of Late-Stage Scandals in Elections 23:29 The Ethical Dilemmas of Political Operatives 25:27 Understanding Prediction Markets: An Overview 27:58 The Mechanics of Betting on Political Outcomes 30:59 The Value and Limitations of Prediction Markets 33:04 The Ethical Concerns of Insider Information in Betting 36:39 The Potential for Corruption in Prediction Markets","meta_description":"This episode covers the upcoming 2028 presidential race, the strategic implications of Project 2029, fundraising insights, and the emerging world of predi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2511,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/trailblaze-2028-7022119/episodes/74-the-build-up-to-2028-begins/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/74-the-build-up-to-2028-begins.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}