{"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":"77: Is AOC the Next Bernie","slug":"77-is-aoc-the-next-bernie","published_at":"2026-05-05T17:53:07+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/77-is-aoc-the-next-bernie","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8899554","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8899554.mp3?modified=1778003676&sid=5139651&source=rss","summary":"Jamal Simmons, Matt Butler, and Jesse Lehrich explore the landscape of potential 2028 Democratic candidates, key political strategies, and the importance of brand and fight in campaigns. They analyze emerging stars like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, prominent governors, and the broader ideological battles shaping the party’s future. Main topics include: The presidential lane: Who’s running and who might? The influence of Bernie Sanders’ infrastructure on future candidates The significance of electability, brand recognition, and ideological positioning The impact of party credibility, campaign fighting style, and policy messaging Up-and-coming voices and potential future stars like Tallarico and Beshear The role of party leadership, including discussions around the DNC chair Campaign strategies: campaigning style, issue focus, and geographic outreach The importance of authenticity, star power, and brand in modern politics","meta_description":"Jamal Simmons, Matt Butler, and Jesse Lehrich explore the landscape of potential 2028 Democratic candidates, key political strategies, and the importance…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2302,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/trailblaze-2028-7022119/episodes/77-is-aoc-the-next-bernie/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/77-is-aoc-the-next-bernie.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}