{"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":"76: Run For Something, Anything, Just RUN with Amanda Litman","slug":"76-run-for-something-anything-just-run-with-amanda-litman","published_at":"2026-04-28T19:28:58+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/76-run-for-something-anything-just-run-with-amanda-litman","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8896658","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8896658.mp3?modified=1777404596&sid=5139651&source=rss","summary":"In this episode, we explore the evolving political landscape, focusing on generational dynamics, candidate authenticity, and strategies for success in upcoming elections. Our guest, Amanda Litman, shares insights from her experience with Run for Something and discusses how future candidates can navigate social media, authenticity, and the issues that matter most to young voters. Key Topics: The importance of authenticity over polished campaign personas How generational shifts influence political representation and voter behavior The evolving landscape of primary races and candidate profiles for 2028 Strategies for engaging voters through social media authentically The role of outsider versus insider candidates in contemporary politics How issues like AI, crypto, and economic instability shape future campaigns The declining significance of traditional fundraising compared to authenticity and messaging The importance of understanding and communicating core values for candidates Lessons from recent electoral outcomes and what they predict for 2026 and beyond","meta_description":"In this episode, we explore the evolving political landscape, focusing on generational dynamics, candidate authenticity, and strategies for success in upc…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1536,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/trailblaze-2028-7022119/episodes/76-run-for-something-anything-just-run-with-amanda-litman/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/76-run-for-something-anything-just-run-with-amanda-litman.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}