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The Odd Years

The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter

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Join Amy Walter, the celebrated editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Report, every other Tuesday, for conversations on the surprising — and often odd — times we live in. Amy brings her smart and sought-after insights on politics to a podcast that covers a range of subjects.What makes this moment interesting, unpredictable, and surprising? Amy will talk to people who live and breathe politics (like ourselves) and plenty who do not. We think you can learn stuff — and have fun at the same time. So...

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Episodes (66)

Sarah Longwell on What Democrats Should Borrow From Trump

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The Real Threats to Voting This November Might Not Be What You Think

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Aug 12, 202641:21pending

Are Democrats Blowing Their Chance to Take Back the Senate?

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Aug 10, 202623:45pending

Democrats Are Counting on Latinos to Come Home in 2026. It’s More Complicated Th...

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Jul 10, 202644:33pending

Separating the Signal from the Noise in What We've Learned from the 2026 Primari...

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Jul 1, 202628:38pending

Both parties' voters are freaked out by AI. So what is Congress going to do abou...

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Jun 16, 202635:55pending

"Redistricting giveth and redistricting taketh away." A conversation with electi...

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May 12, 202644:10pending

Does Congress Even Matter Anymore?

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Apr 10, 202642:27failed

The Real Impact of AI and Making Sense of the Disconnect in Our Economy. A Conve...

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Mar 13, 202641:32failed

Why the GOP's voter ID push could backfire. Plus, ICE fallout after Minneapolis.

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Feb 11, 202648:47pending

SCOTUS' Starring Role in Trump 2.0

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Dec 9, 202551:21pending

How can political journalism meet the moment? Astead Herndon has ideas.

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Nov 25, 202549:28pending

California, Here We Come: Prop 50, Pelosi and Newsom's Future

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Nov 11, 202538:56pending

Here's what two top reporters will be watching in NJ and VA on Election Day

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Oct 28, 202542:58pending

"We have a message problem, a messenger problem, an ideas problem and a brand pr...

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Oct 13, 202528:34pending

Eight months into Trump 2.0, the economy is great for the top 10% and meh for ev...

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Sep 30, 202537:04pending

Are we heading towards the gerrymander apocalypse with David Wasserman

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Sep 16, 202534:37pending

This pollster predicted Trump's surprising 2024 coalition. How's it holding up?

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Jul 22, 202551:14pending

The center of the political universe is Michigan

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Jul 2, 202529:04pending

The Comeback of Cuomo and the Rise of Mamdani

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Jun 20, 202535:32pending

"This will get done, the question is how painful it is to get there." Puck's Lei...

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Jun 10, 202543:45pending

"We've become the crossing guard party." A Conversation with Pod Save America's...

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May 27, 202539:30pending

Rahm Emanuel Has a Message for Democrats

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May 20, 202547:02pending

Republican Strategist and Podcaster Josh Holmes on the Midterms, Tariffs and Why...

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May 13, 202548:08pending

"Trump voters are starting to ask questions." Pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson o...

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Apr 29, 202546:34pending

By this measure, America is actually a little less polarized these days

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Apr 15, 202536:06pending

Trump's Top Ad Man Pulls Back the Curtain On 2024

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Apr 8, 202548:36pending

Data Analytics Was Supposed To Be How Dems Dominated Politics. That Didn't Happe...

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Mar 20, 202554:31pending

Why Men of Color Might Be the New Swing Voters

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Mar 17, 202539:49pending

From Title IX to Caitlin Clark

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Mar 4, 20251:01:46pending

Editors Roundtable: 2026 House Races We Couldn't Agree On And Why Our Ratings Wi...

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Feb 20, 202529:33pending

Chuck Todd on Political Journalism and Why He's Passionate About Local News

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Feb 18, 202552:10pending

"This is not chaos for chaos's sake." Molly Ball on Trump 2.0.

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Feb 3, 202555:23pending

Gen Z's Gender Divide Goes Beyond Politics

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Jan 21, 202541:34pending

Get ready for a new season of The Odd Years!

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Jan 16, 20251:12pending

Season 2, Episode 12: A Deeper Understanding of Swing State Voters

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Dec 19, 202435:02pending

Season 2, Episode 11: If Americans Are Unhappy With Politics, Why Didn't They Vo...

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Nov 22, 202443:11pending

Season 2, Episode 10: Why Presidential Elections Are Razor Thin in Wisconsin

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Oct 15, 202439:34pending

Season 2, Episode 9: Why Pennsylvania is the Swingiest of Swing States

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Sep 30, 202427:03pending

Season 2, Episode 8: Can Democrats Finally Win North Carolina this November?

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Sep 19, 202446:21pending

Season 2, Episode 7: How Kamala Harris Changed the Presidential Race in Georgia

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Aug 2, 202432:02pending

Season 2, Episode 6: David Axelrod, Amy Walter and David Wasserman at the RNC

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Jul 17, 202418:43pending

Season 2, Episode 5: What Polls Miss — and What We Should Focus on Instead

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Jul 11, 202441:41pending

Season 2, Episode 4: How The Diploma Divide Is Reshaping American Politics

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Jun 25, 202451:54pending

Mailbag: How Will Trump's Conviction Impact Downballot Races?

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Jun 11, 202422:08pending

Season 2, Episode 3: What Coverage of Rural Voters Is Not Getting Right with Dan...

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May 28, 202447:00pending

Mailbag: Which Biden District Republicans Are the Most Endangered?

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May 10, 202420:40pending

Season 2, Episode 2: On the Campaign Trail with Melissa Benoist, Amy Chozick and...

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Apr 30, 202442:39pending

Season 2, Episode 1: The Defining House Races of the Last 40 Years

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Apr 16, 202433:39pending

Mailbag: Do Third-Party Candidates Hurt or Help Trump or Biden More?

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Mar 27, 202414:53pending