{"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":"79: Who's Up,  Who's Down: Democrats Edition","slug":"79-who-s-up-who-s-down-democrats-edition","published_at":"2026-05-20T00:17:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/79-who-s-up-who-s-down-democrats-edition","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8905659","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8905659.mp3?modified=1779286488&sid=5139651&source=rss","summary":"In this episode, we cut through the political noise to explore the strategic shifts, candidate trajectories, and the underlying factors that could shape the 2028 presidential race. Whether you're a political junkie or just trying to understand the spectacle, this discussion offers clarity and insight into what's really at stake. Key Topics: The impact of foreign policy experience on Democratic and Republican candidates and whether it truly matters. The current state of key contenders like Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and others—who's rising, who's falling, and why. The potential dark horses and outsiders, including Graham Plattner and JB Pritzker, and what their moves suggest about candidate strategies. The influence of early campaign dynamics, polls, debates, and off-stage factors like fundraising and media presence. How internal party dynamics, geographic considerations, and policy positioning could determine the ultimate nominee.","meta_description":"In this episode, we cut through the political noise to explore the strategic shifts, candidate trajectories, and the underlying factors that could shape t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1743,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/trailblaze-2028-7022119/episodes/79-who-s-up-who-s-down-democrats-edition/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/79-who-s-up-who-s-down-democrats-edition.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}