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  • Security under scrutiny at WHCD and a royal visit to the White House

    Security under scrutiny at WHCD and a royal visit to the White House
    Apr 27 2026
    Washington is still reeling as the suspect in Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner scare makes a court appearance, fueling fresh scrutiny of event security and giving new urgency to President Donald Trump’s push for a White House ballroom. Jack Blanchard and Megan Messerly discuss how attention may shift fast with King Charles III arriving for a rare state visit at a moment of strained U.S.-U.K. relations. Plus on Capitol Hill, Speaker Mike Johnson heads into a punishing stretch as he tries to steer funding, surveillance authorities, and a farm bill through a razor-thin majority.
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    13 min
  • 'Shaken' but 'grateful to be safe': Shooting at the WHCD

    'Shaken' but 'grateful to be safe': Shooting at the WHCD
    Apr 26 2026
    After gunfire disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Playbook goes live in a breaking Sunday edition to process what happened. Adam Wren and Dasha Burns share their firsthand experience inside the ballroom, the latest confirmed details, and the broader questions about political violence, security, and a country on edge.
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    15 min
  • Behind the velvet rope at White House Correspondents' Dinner (with Tammy Haddad) | The Conversation

    Behind the velvet rope at White House Correspondents' Dinner (with Tammy Haddad) | The Conversation
    Apr 26 2026
    Go behind the scenes of White House Correspondents’ Dinner weekend with Tammy Haddad, a veteran TV executive and one of DC’s ultimate social connectors. POLITICO's Dasha Burns and Tammy unpack why this dinner — which brings together the president, journalists and celebrities all in one room — is so important in Washington, and what really happens when the cameras are down. Tammy also shares insider stories from years past involving Barbra Streisand, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Kim Kardashian, Pamela Anderson, and more.
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    39 min
  • Gov. Brian Kemp’s blunt warning for Republicans | On The Road

    Gov. Brian Kemp’s blunt warning for Republicans | On The Road
    Apr 25 2026
    Today, we're bringing you a new episode of 'On the Road' with Jonathan Martin. Last week, Jonathan sat down with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) at the Masters to talk Trump, 2028 and the upcoming Georgia Senate race. Plus: Kemp on EVs, economic policy and why he’s staying focused on 2026 — not the White House. You can find more episodes in the 'On the Road with Jonathan Martin' feed wherever you get your podcasts.
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    52 min
  • It's WHCD weekend! Parties, politics and Trump’s big debut

    It's WHCD weekend! Parties, politics and Trump’s big debut
    Apr 24 2026
    All of D.C. is gearing up for the White House Correspondents Dinner weekend. It will be President Trump’s first time attending the event ever as president. Dasha Burns and Adam Wren share what Trump’s speech might look like which may include some jokes written by comedians. Plus, there are the parties: the before parties, the after parties, and brunch parties! Dasha and Adam dive into which ones are the most buzzworthy and more.
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    14 min
  • A warning to Cabinet officials and pressure from Senate GOP

    A warning to Cabinet officials and pressure from Senate GOP
    Apr 23 2026
    More Cabinet news this week—White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is tightening the reins on international travel for all Cabinet members, urging officials to focus on promoting the administration's domestic agenda. Playbook's Megan Messerly and Adam Wren dive into the administration's strategy ahead of a challenging midterm cycle. And Senate Republicans are warning anyone in Trump’s Cabinet to quit now especially before November, and the White House Correspondents’ Dinner weekend officially kicks off today.
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    8 min
  • Maps, midterms and another Trump plan for Iran

    Maps, midterms and another Trump plan for Iran
    Apr 22 2026
    Democrats score a major redistricting win in Virginia that could flip four House seats blue. Jack and Dasha break down what it means for the midterms, why Republicans are getting uneasy and what’s next in Florida. Plus, Trump delays Iran peace talks again as top officials head to Capitol Hill to face questions on rising gas prices and the economic impact of the war.
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    15 min
  • A cabinet exit, a Fed fight, and a big Virginia vote

    A cabinet exit, a Fed fight, and a big Virginia vote
    Apr 21 2026
    Trump’s cabinet shakeup continues, with Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer out — the third high-level exit in just weeks. Dasha and Jack break down what’s driving the firings, why allies are getting nervous, and who could be next. Plus, Trump’s pick for Fed chair faces a high-stakes confirmation hearing under intense scrutiny, and voters in Virginia head to the polls in a closely watched redistricting fight that could shape the midterms.
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    14 min