{"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":"75: How To Produce a Political Convention - Insights from Leah Daughtry","slug":"75-how-to-produce-a-political-convention-insights-from-leah-daughtry","published_at":"2026-04-21T18:04:42+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/75-how-to-produce-a-political-convention-insights-from-leah-daughtry","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8893620","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8893620.mp3?modified=1776807360&sid=5139651&source=rss","summary":"The road to 2028 starts long before Election Day — it starts with the rules. In this episode of Trailblaze: The Road to 2028 , hosts Jamal Simmons and Matthew sit down with Leah Daughtry, one of the most seasoned voices in American political organizing, to unpack how the Democratic and Republican parties are reconsidering their primary and convention processes. From delegate math to regional representation, Daughtry explains the behind-the-scenes debates that most voters never see — and why they matter enormously for who ends up on the ballot. Whether you're a political junkie or just trying to make sense of an increasingly complex electoral landscape, this conversation will change how you think about the primaries. In this episode: The idea and logistics of a midterm convention for Democrats How the Democratic Party is redesigning the primary calendar for 2028 The influence of media landscapes and social media on campaign strategies The process of selecting convention cities and managing logistics The impact of COVID-19 on traditional convention planning The role of contingency plans and rules in ensuring smooth nominations Key factors shaping early state primaries including demographics and costs Insight into potential candidates and the political landscape for 2028 The importance of representation and trailblazing figures like Kamala Harris in inspiring voters","meta_description":"The road to 2028 starts long before Election Day — it starts with the rules. In this episode of Trailblaze: The Road to 2028 , hosts Jamal Simmons and Mat…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2088,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/trailblaze-2028-7022119/episodes/75-how-to-produce-a-political-convention-insights-from-leah-daughtry/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/75-how-to-produce-a-political-convention-insights-from-leah-daughtry.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}