{"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":"84: What About Joe?","slug":"84-what-about-joe","published_at":"2026-06-23T17:58:19+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/84-what-about-joe","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8919998","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8919998.mp3?modified=1782240276&sid=5139651&source=rss","summary":"Jamal Simmons and Matt Butler unpack the complex political maneuvers surrounding Joe Biden’s 2024 Presidential run, Gavin Newsom’s bold stance, and the future of Democratic contenders like Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg. They slice through the noise to understand what strategies might work—or blow up—in the volatile landscape leading up to 2028. Key topics: Gavin Newsom’s ‘ride or die’ loyalty to Biden and the political gamble it entails The legacy of Joe Biden’s decision to run again and its impact on the Democratic primary The untapped potential and risks for Kamala Harris in an evolving electoral game How figures like Pete Buttigieg and Josh Shapiro might navigate the Biden-era politics The age debate of Trump and Biden—does it matter, and are Dems hesitant to attack their vulnerabilities? The importance of authenticity vs. political spin in the upcoming debates How the Democratic Party’s internal conflicts, especially on foreign policy, could shape the primary season Strategies for attacking or defending based on party loyalty, legacy, and perceived weaknesses","meta_description":"Jamal Simmons and Matt Butler unpack the complex political maneuvers surrounding Joe Biden’s 2024 Presidential run, Gavin Newsom’s bold stance, and the fu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1653,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/trailblaze-2028-7022119/episodes/84-what-about-joe/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/84-what-about-joe.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}