Off The Record With Paul Hodes

Smart insights on the future of streaming and entertainment with Chris Hill, the former host of Motley Fool Money. Now that Netflix seems to have come out on top int he streaming wars, what does the mix of emerging company strategies mean for various forms of media that Americans watch, including television, movies, and sports.

Also, what does Donald Trump's move to kill an immigration deal tell us about shifting power centers in America? And, what will the latest developments in the Middle East and changes in voter perceptions of the economy do to the political landscape in 2024? 00:09 Taylor Swift and the Political Landscape 02:55 The Politics of Jealousy 08:27 The Impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas 13:32 The Border Issue and Political Power 18:32 The Power Shift in the Republican Party 25:57 The Current State of the Middle East 32:26 The Impact of the Economy on Politics

Renowned Constitutional scholar and law professor Kim Wehle explains how an unheralded Supreme Court case could eliminate the core of the election subversion case against Donald Trump, and give him many more paths to delay and escape justice. 03:04 Discussion on Kim's New Book on Pardon Power 07:10 How Fisher vs United States Could Upend the Trump Trial 15:26 Critique of the Supreme Court's Approach to Precedent 21:47 Unpacking the Legal Implications for Donald Trump 30:56 The Role of Regulatory Agencies and the Supreme Court 37:50 The Threat of State Secession

A special late-night discussion on the results of the New Hampshire primary. Donald Trump won, but showed continued vulnerability which seemed to send him into a meltdown. Should Trump be encouraged or nervous after this supposedly big win? 00:32 Analyzing Trump's Victory and Haley's Performance 04:16 The Future of the Republican Party 06:57 The Democratic Side of the Race 11:39 The Impact of Trump's Misogyny 26:04 The Future of the New Hampshire Primary

On New Hampshire Primary day, an in-person discussion with Chris Matthews, best known for his political analysis on the show Hardball. He shares his experiences with House Speaker Tip O'Neill and shares inside stories about politics and lessons from a lifetime rubbing shoulders with some of the best-known politicians in America. 00:58 The Impact of Hardball: The Book and The Show 01:44 Analyzing the Political Landscape and Key Players 04:24 The Impact of Personal Presence in Politics 08:03 The Role of Media in Politics 12:08 The Role of Journalists in Holding Politicians Accountable 19:43 The Importance of Responding to Political Attacks 22:19 The Challenge of Dealing with Trump 24:02 Kamala Harris: Biden's Biggest Problem? 26:42 The Challenges and Rewards of a Political Career 35:04 The Changing Political Landscape 37:23 The Importance of Personal Relationships in Politics

New CNN polling from Andy Smith, the director of the University of New Hampshire Survey Center, is out with new figures and for those hoping to stop Trump, things are not looking good. What happened, why, and what do the coming months look like? 01:03 Interview with Andy Smith, Director of the University of New Hampshire Survey Center 02:32 The Influence of Trump on New Hampshire Politics 03:36 The Rise and Fall of Ron DeSantis 04:25 The Impact of Indictments on Trump's Support 09:42 The Role of Nikki Haley in the Republican Primary 12:37 Understanding Voting Behavior in New Hampshire 20:01 The Impact of Immigration on Trump's Support 28:07 The Strategy and Challenges of Haley's Campaign 29:58 The Influence of Media on Election Results 36:54 The Future of the Republican Party 39:47 Memorable Moments from Past Primaries 44:43 The Paradigm Shift in the Polling Industry

Matt Robison and Paul Hodes join renowned radio host Matt McNeil to talk about how the media narrative is spinning Trump's results into political capita, the challenges facing Biden, and the curious political campaign of Dean Phillips. 00:42 Critique of Media's Role in Politics 02:25 Analysis of Trump's Performance in Iowa 03:12 Media's Misrepresentation of Trump's Success 06:29 Impact of Media Narrative on New Hampshire Polls 09:28 Understanding New Hampshire's Political Landscape 16:28 Discussion on Dean Phillips' Campaign 20:34 Analysis of Write-in Campaign for Biden

What's it like behind the scenes in the New Hampshire Primary, and what should people watch for in the coming days. Matt Robison and Paul Hodes join Howard Monroe to take us inside a fast-moving an unpredictable race. 00:43 Media's Role in Shaping Perceptions 03:46 Understanding New Hampshire Primary 04:32 The Role of Independent Voters in New Hampshire 08:08 The Unusual Year for New Hampshire 09:21 The Impact of Media on Election Results 15:45 The Potential Impact of Undeclared Voters 22:48 The Future of American Politics

How the media's lazy, glib reporting managed to distort the story of Trump's win in Iowa, and why that could have disastrous consequences for this election and America's future. See Matt's companion op-ed in Newsweek. ***Please take a moment to leave us a 5-star rating and a review on Apple podcasts*** 02:18 The Media's Misrepresentation of Trump's Victory 09:37 The Impact of Iowa Results on New Hampshire 11:18 The Role of Media in Shaping Election Narratives 22:16 The Importance of the New Hampshire Primary 27:55 The Impact of Iowa Results on Democratic Primary

Matt Robison welcomes back Dan Perry, a former lead AP editor for the Middle East. They discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, and a big step that might signal some light at the end of the tunnel. 01:49 Discussion on Genocide Charges Against Israel 03:38 Potential Ceasefire Proposal from Qatar 13:00 Netanyahu's Role in the Conflict 23:45 Potential Outcomes of Genocide Charges 28:42 Pathway to Peace

Matt Robison and Jason Sattler (aka @LOLGOP), a former USA Today columnist, describe how the insane (and hilarious!) MAGA implosion in Michigan is a window into the real political problem that we all face as a country in 2024. 01:14 The Michigan MAGA Meltdown: Christina Caramo's Saga 03:24 Caramo's Controversial Statements: A Tournament of Absurdity 10:08 The Bigger Picture: Michigan as a Microcosm 16:20 The Muslim Community's Political Influence in Michigan 21:25 Analyzing Biden's Stance on Israel and Its Political Implications 24:55 The Role of Recency Bias in Voter Perception 27:57 The Role of the Economy in Voter Perception 30:07 The Flaws of Binary Choices in Political Polling 41:04 The Integrity Test for Republicans

***PLEASE take a moment to rate and review us on the Apple podcast app!*** Donald Trump's lawyers just argued that he could assassinate a political opponent and get away with it (that he could only be prosecuted if impeached and convicted in the Senate). Will federal jusdes agree? Also, should Meet the Press anchor Kristen Welker be fired? And are we seeing the craziest Republican ever? 00:00 Introduction and Trump's Lawyer's Argument 02:12 Historical Context and Legal Analysis 04:51 Trump's Media Strategy and Public Perception 11:01 Media's Role and Accountability 15:36 Debate on Media Boycott and Journalistic Standards 20:28 Impact of Media Narratives on Public Opinion 26:27 Shocking Endorsements 27:30 Discussion on Controversial Republican Figures 34:04 Analysis of Recent Polls and Political Momentum

A deep conversation about presidential impeachment -- one of the most important drivers in American politics today -- with Michael J. Gerhardt, a distinguished constitutional law scholar and has been part of several impeachment proceedings. He is the author of The Law of Presidential Impeachment: A Guide for the Engaged Citizen. 00:16 The History and Evolution of Presidential Impeachment 01:57 Understanding the Framers' Vision of Impeachment 04:20 Early Experiments with Presidential Impeachment 07:12 The Role of Impeachment in Holding Presidents Accountable 12:07 The Nature of Impeachment: Political vs Legal Proceedings 13:36 The Impact of Partisanship on Impeachment 18:22 The Nixon and Clinton Impeachment Processes 22:39 The Trump Impeachment Trials: An Insider's Perspective 28:30 The Biden Impeachment Inquiry: An Unprecedented Situation 31:02 The Future of Presidential Impeachment

Matt Robison speaks with legendary West Virginia radio host Howard Monroe about the recent rulings which preclude Trump from appearing on Maine and Colorado ballots, and dive into what the key factorsd will be in the 2024 Presidential race. 04:16 Predictions for the 2024 Presidential Election 10:40 The Economic State of the Nation 12:31 The Impact of Third Party Candidates 18:37 The Role of the 14th Amendment in the 2024 Election 26:16 The Future of Donald Trump: Jail, Presidency, or Other?

Why the upcoming two months could change everything about the future of America. But first, an in-depth analysis of the ruling that Donald Trump can't appear on the ballot because of his involvement in instigating an insurrection 00:57 Legal Analysis of the Ruling 05:50 Debate on the Constitutionality and Implications of the Ruling 23:58 The Impact of Legal Cases on Trump's Campaign 26:37 Upcoming Key Dates in Politics 28:49 The Significance of the Supreme Court's Ruling on Trump's Immunity 29:50 The New Hampshire Primary and the Potential for an Upset 36:16 The Potential for a Government Shutdown

Part two of the biggest end of year awards show in all podcastdom...we discuss the most interesting public opinion research story, debate medical advancements and breakthroughs in various fields, and decide who was the biggest 'idiot' of the year. ***

Matt Robison, Alicia Preston, and former U.S. Congressman Paul Hodes celebrate the world's greatest annual end of year awards show - 'The Boppies'! ***

There are many different types of IRAs, from rollover to Roth, traditional to back door, and everything in between. The one key thing to remember is that they all share a common thread—they end in ‘IRA.’ Each Individual Retirement Account comes with its own set of rules for things like transfers, withdrawals, and contributions, and has its own tax implications.

We welcome back UNH Observatory Director John Gianforte to talk about what the James Webb Space Telescope has discovered in it's first year, and run down the top five most mind-blowing images.

Donald Trump's continued use of Nazi language and the surging popularity of Republican Nikki Haley in New Hampshire putting the first real pressure on his quest to seize power again -- is there a connection? Also: Vice President Kamala Harris's Reproductive Freedom Tour, should the White House make an immigration deal to win aid for Ukraine, and what does that big Mark Meadows ruling mean? 03:17 Donald Trump's Continuing Nazi Rhetoric 07:14 The Rise of Nikki Haley in New Hampshire Polls 14:33 Kamala Harris's Reproductive Freedom Tour 23:51 Democrats' Dilemma: Persuade or Mobilize 26:18 Importance of Aid to Ukraine 35:52 Analyzing the Case of Mark Meadows 39:40 Discussing the Unusual Candidate for a Special Election