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Politics Politics PoliticsMidterm Ads Are Here! Are The Democrats In Financial Trouble? (with Dave Levinthal)As the 2026 election cycle takes shape, three stories signal how the political terrain is shifting: the return of Iowa to early-state relevance, the emergence of an independent challenge in Nebraska, and the Republican Party’s willingness to get aggressive — fast.Iowa Democrats are pushing to reclaim their first-in-the-nation status — and they’re doing it with or without national party approval. Senator Ruben Gallego is already promoting visits, and the message is clear: Iowa is back. For Democrats, this matters. The state has long served as a proving ground for insurgent campaigns, offering low costs, civic-minded voters, and a tight...2025-07-111h 15
Politics Politics PoliticsMAGA's Secret Civil War! Is This The Year Congress Gets Serious About Stocks? (with Dave Levinthal)There’s a civil war happening inside the MAGA coalition, and unless you’re really in the weeds, you probably haven’t heard much about it. It’s not being covered seriously, either by the traditional media or the independent press. And that’s a shame — because it pits two foundational visions of conservatism against each other. On one side, you have Grover Norquist and his ironclad “no new taxes” pledge. On the other, you have Steve Bannon and his populist charge to eat the rich.Norquist has spent decades making sure no Republican dares raise taxes. His philosophy i...2025-04-231h 32
Politics Politics PoliticsWill The GOP Congress Get Anything Done? The Secret Lobbying Effort To Stop Deportations. (with Dave Levinthal and Matt Laslo)I can think of no more romantic way for you to spend a quiet moment alone with your partner on this Valentine's Day than drawing a warm bath, throwing in some scented oils, and reading aloud the latest Politics, Politics, Politics post. "Great point, Justin," you can say to each other as you make longing eye contact and renew your commitment to one another. But it is in that spirit of passion that I tell you: somebody's gonna get f***ed — either the House or the Senate. This is a Republican problem, and we...2025-02-141h 28
Politics Politics PoliticsDems Bumble Hegseth Hearing. Kamala Harris 24 is STILL Fundraising? (with Jen Briney and Dave Levinthal)Pete Hegseth is your next Secretary of Defense. Nothing from Tuesday’s contentious hearing will likely pluck GOP votes away from him. If anything the histrionics of the Democrats on the panel will make it harder for skeptical Republicans to stray. The way you collapse a nominee when you are in the minority is you give them enough rope to hang themselves. Ask cordial questions that elevate in complexity and hope they screw something up. That is the most likely possibility with Trump’s slate who are being painted as unready and unprepared.They...2025-01-151h 23
Politics Politics PoliticsWhich Way, Democrats? Kamala's Billion Dollar Campaign Receipts. Trump's Cabinet Picks. (with Kirk Bado and Dave Levinthal)I am obsessed with how much money the Kamala Harris campaign spent. Hundreds of millions of dollars per week spent on creating a once-in-a-lifetime glittering election machine only to deliver less electoral votes than John Kerry.Some FEC reports are available but reporting on the excesses is also bubbling up. For example, Harris recreated the set of Call Her Daddy in a DC hotel room so she didn’t have to fly to Los Angeles. Videos of a party thrown by the KamalaHQ social media team for Fashion Week have also surfaced. ...2024-11-131h 39
Politics Politics PoliticsKamala Money Fountain, Hooray for the Smokey Back Room and Spotting Scam Political TextsHooray for the Smokey Back Room! We pick your candidates so you don't have to!Justin discusses the influx of money into Kamala Harris' campaign, the role of super PACs and state party committees in fundraising with Dave Levinthal of Raw Story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe2024-08-0256 min
Politics Politics PoliticsGOP helps Dems avoid Gaza Protest at DNC. Does Biden have a money problem? (with Dave Levinthal)Ohio Republicans have inadvertently solved a potential problem for the Democratic National Party by prompting the DNC to expedite President Biden's nomination through a virtual roll call vote. The Biden campaign's fundraising numbers have dipped, causing concern about their ability to compete with Trump in the money race. Dave Levinthal joins the show to discuss.Chapters00:00 Ohio Republicans' Impact on the Democratic National Convention10:44 Controversy Surrounding Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito54:02 Engaging with Political Discourse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2024-05-3159 min
Politics Politics PoliticsThe Optimist Case for Joe Biden. The Death of Small Dollar Donations (with Dave Levinthal)The optimists case for Joe Biden. Poll numbers are going up! Bad news can't last forever? Can it?Justin and Dave Leventhal discuss the fundraising numbers of Joe Biden and Donald Trump. They highlight that while Biden's numbers are good, it is still early in the election cycle and things can change. They also discuss the abnormal setup of Donald Trump's joint fundraising committee and how it allows him to use campaign funds for personal use. It was noted that small dollar donations are not coming in as fast or at the same dollar amount as...2024-03-2756 min
Politics Politics PoliticsDemocrats bleak Senate map. Trump and Biden's massive fundraising (with Dave Levinthal).Justin discusses the Senate map, safe Democratic seats, lean Democratic seats, likely Republican seats, and the Democrats' challenge. We then delve into the races that will define the Senate, including Montana, Arizona, Ohio, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Also, the importance of a coherent abortion strategy for the Democrats.Dave Levinthal (Raw Story) joins to discuss fundraising in the 2024 election, the reliance on Super PACs, the fundraising of Donald Trump and Joe Biden, key down-ballot races to watch, Ted Cruz as a star maker, and the Presidential Election Campaign Fund. Hosted on Acast...2024-01-311h 22
Politics Politics PoliticsJordan fails (for now? forever?) Are we in a fundraising winter? (with Dave Levinthal)Jim Jordan cannot clear 217. So what now?Fundraising numbers are soft across the board. How will that affect races in CA, TX and OH? Will Manchin and Sinema run? The money numbers help us decide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe2023-10-1754 min
Politics Politics PoliticsTrump burning insane cash on legal fees with Dave Levinthal. Judging Nikki Haley's debate skills.Donald Trump's various campaign arms have spent more money than they've taken in this year. The biggest reason? Legal fees! Is this sustainable? Has anything like this every happened before? We ask The Money Man, Dave Levinthal. Nikki Haley got elected governor of South Carolina twice. That means we have some tape of her debate style. We dive into the first debate of her re-election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or...2023-08-011h 23
Politics Politics PoliticsEverything You Need To Know About Fundraising For President in 2024On this episode we welcome Dave Levinthal back to the show to discuss the second quarter fundraising results and all the quirks of this cycle. Also, this episode could make you $19!And a look a great series of articles on San Francisco's open-air drug market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe2023-07-121h 08
Politics Politics PoliticsThe Best Ad Of The 2024 Campaign So FarTrump unleashes a truly weird ad against Ron DeSantis. Dave Levinthal (Raw Story) breaks down all of the financial news of the presidential campaign including a soft(?) filing for Trump and Nikki Haley with some tricky math. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe2023-04-2853 min
We're Not WrongAbout George Santos, Twitter and The FBIA look into incoming Rep. George Santos who is gay, latino, Republican and possibly a massive liar whose entire resume is full of holes.The Omnibus looms, what is in it? Dave Levinthal discusses the epic political donation career of SBF and why FEC charges are part of his indictment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-221h 20
Politics Politics PoliticsEpisode 353: Is one incoming congressman a total fraud?A look into incoming Rep. George Santos who is gay, latino, Republican and possibly a massive liar whose entire resume is full of holes.The Omnibus looms, what is in it? Dave Levinthal discusses the epic political donation career of SBF and why FEC charges are part of his indictment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe2022-12-211h 07
Politics Politics PoliticsEpisode 329: Official Px3 Senate Sniff Test Rankings For GA, PA, NV, AZ and OH. Why are politicians the oldest they've ever been?Throw out the spreadsheets, pitch the narratives with only 40 days until the Midterms Justin goes olfactory in his predictions for the closest races in the Senate. Georgia, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Arizona and Ohio are smelt and the results are dealt. Dave Levinthal joins the show to discuss Red, White and Gray a new series by Insider into the aging of our leadership in congress, the courts and the White House. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with...2022-09-281h 15
Politics Politics PoliticsEpisode 319: Here's how I'd fix the Dr. Oz campaignRep. Jerry Nadler beats Carolyn Maloney and defends his seat in the New York Primaries.How Dr. Oz's campaign can take down John Fetterman.Dave Levinthal (Business Insider) is back. The Money Man breaks down the National Republican Senatorial Committee's financial efforts to swing the Senate red. (And how Rick Scott's leadership of it has been recently criticized.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe2022-08-261h 08
Politics Politics PoliticsEpisode 304: The rise of the governors: 2024's first campaign ad is hereIt's been 30 years since a governor was elected president. That very well could change in 2024 with the battle of the governors just now getting started.Roe v Wade: Politicians aren't exactly jumping at the bit to do anything about it. Dave Levinthal (Business Insider) breaks down the fundraising implications of Roe v Wade's overturn. Plus: Justin floats his Liz Cheney conspiracy theory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...2022-07-061h 06
Politics Politics PoliticsEpisode 284: Pennsylvania Senate primary underdog that might upset Dr. Oz, Schumer punts on abortion rights, Roe leak fundraising mayhemThe race for the GOP Senate nomination has been a battle between Dr. Oz and Dave McCormick. But an upstart Kathy Barnette is gaining momentum. Will it be enough? Before we leave for PA we reset the race. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will hold a vote an a Roe codification bill that might not even land every Democrat. But there is another bill that does the vast majority of his bill written by two Republicans. If neither can pass, wouldn't it be better to punish the GOP with bipartisan bill?Dave Levinthal (Insider) joins...2022-05-111h 05
Politics Politics PoliticsEpisode 272: Fund The Police! Trim The Deficit! Biden's midterm strategy revealed!Things look bleak for the Dems as the midterms approach so Biden is changing course. Gone are the massive social safety nets, replaced with fiscal responsibility and public safety in the new budget. Will the Dems go for it?Eric Greitens won't let another accusation of assault end his campaign for Senate. But since he can't directly blame his ex-wife or child he finds the person truly to blame: Karl Rove.Dave Levinthal (Insider) joins us to talk Clarence Thomas and the bizarre world of DC power couples. Hosted on Acast. See...2022-03-301h 09