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The Playbook Podcast

The Playbook Podcast

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POLITICO’s Jack Blanchard and Dasha Burns bring their fresh insight, analysis and reporting to the biggest story driving the day in the nation’s capital.All rights reserved Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Trump's Iran question

    Trump's Iran question
    Feb 23 2026
    The immense buildup of U.S. military forces in the Middle East has the world on edge waiting for a decision from President Donald Trump on whether he will take action against Iran. As negotiators discuss a potential nuclear agreement, Trump and his top aides have seemingly set this week as the critical stretch to reach a deal. But the prospect of a limited strike on the country remains. Playbook's Jack Blanchard and White House Bureau Chief Dasha Burns break down the latest signs from the White House and what might come next.
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    14 mins
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on what it'll take to end the war | "The Conversation"

    Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on what it'll take to end the war | "The Conversation"
    Feb 22 2026
    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins POLITICO’s Dasha Burns to discuss the United States’ role in ending the war, where Europe fits into the equation, and his frank thoughts on Russians living abroad. Then, CNN’s chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward calls in from Ukraine to discuss the current climate in the country and how the Ukrainian people are doing.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Groundhog Day at the Supreme Court

    Groundhog Day at the Supreme Court
    Feb 20 2026
    The Supreme Court is due for a decision day. Court watchers are waiting on two looming rulings that will have major implications for President Donald Trump's agenda and the midterm elections this fall. At issue is whether the high court will strike down Trump's sweeping tariffs, and whether it will gut the Voting Rights Act and pave the way for more mid-decade redistricting. Playbook's Adam Wren and White House reporter Megan Messerly discuss the potential fallout. Plus, an extraterrestrial exploration.
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    13 mins
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