{"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":"86: How Trump's Interference Poisoned the US Soccer Team’s Big Moment","slug":"86-how-trump-s-interference-poisoned-the-us-soccer-team-s-big-moment","published_at":"2026-07-07T18:21:11+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/86-how-trump-s-interference-poisoned-the-us-soccer-team-s-big-moment","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8924927","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8924927.mp3?modified=1783448507&sid=5139651&source=rss","summary":"How Politics and Soccer Collide—And Why It’s Still a Spectator Sport In this episode, we dissect the messy intersection of politics, sports, and public perception through the lens of the World Cup and former President Trump's antics. It’s smart, sharp, and a little sarcastic—because if you’re going to discuss global sport, might as well point out how the game is played off the field. In this episode: The environmental impact of 4th of July fireworks in D.C. and urban air quality The role of patriotism in political discourse, highlighting historical progress and current challenges Analysis of potential 2028 Democratic candidates: Westmore, Mamdani, and Gavin Newsom Inside look at FIFA city negotiations and their impact on host cities’ economics The politicization of the World Cup and its reflection of domestic political tensions The importance of active citizenship and service in maintaining American exceptionalism The humorous yet revealing episode of Trump’s involvement in international soccer, illustrating his tendency to politicize everything The uplifting celebration of international unity and spirited fan participation in the World Cup","meta_description":"How Politics and Soccer Collide—And Why It’s Still a Spectator Sport In this episode, we dissect the messy intersection of politics, sports, and public pe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1343,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/trailblaze-2028-7022119/episodes/86-how-trump-s-interference-poisoned-the-us-soccer-team-s-big-moment/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trailblaze-2028-7022119/86-how-trump-s-interference-poisoned-the-us-soccer-team-s-big-moment.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}