The Odd Years
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter
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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Are Democrats Blowing Their Chance to Take Back the Senate?
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Democrats Are Counting on Latinos to Come Home in 2026. It’s More Complicated Th...
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Separating the Signal from the Noise in What We've Learned from the 2026 Primari...
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Both parties' voters are freaked out by AI. So what is Congress going to do abou...
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"Redistricting giveth and redistricting taketh away." A conversation with electi...
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Does Congress Even Matter Anymore?
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The Real Impact of AI and Making Sense of the Disconnect in Our Economy. A Conve...
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Why the GOP's voter ID push could backfire. Plus, ICE fallout after Minneapolis.
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SCOTUS' Starring Role in Trump 2.0
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How can political journalism meet the moment? Astead Herndon has ideas.
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California, Here We Come: Prop 50, Pelosi and Newsom's Future
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Here's what two top reporters will be watching in NJ and VA on Election Day
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"We have a message problem, a messenger problem, an ideas problem and a brand pr...
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Eight months into Trump 2.0, the economy is great for the top 10% and meh for ev...
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Are we heading towards the gerrymander apocalypse with David Wasserman
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This pollster predicted Trump's surprising 2024 coalition. How's it holding up?
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The center of the political universe is Michigan
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The Comeback of Cuomo and the Rise of Mamdani
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"This will get done, the question is how painful it is to get there." Puck's Lei...
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"We've become the crossing guard party." A Conversation with Pod Save America's...
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Rahm Emanuel Has a Message for Democrats
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Republican Strategist and Podcaster Josh Holmes on the Midterms, Tariffs and Why...
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"Trump voters are starting to ask questions." Pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson o...
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By this measure, America is actually a little less polarized these days
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Trump's Top Ad Man Pulls Back the Curtain On 2024
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Data Analytics Was Supposed To Be How Dems Dominated Politics. That Didn't Happe...
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Why Men of Color Might Be the New Swing Voters
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From Title IX to Caitlin Clark
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Editors Roundtable: 2026 House Races We Couldn't Agree On And Why Our Ratings Wi...
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Chuck Todd on Political Journalism and Why He's Passionate About Local News
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"This is not chaos for chaos's sake." Molly Ball on Trump 2.0.
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Gen Z's Gender Divide Goes Beyond Politics
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Get ready for a new season of The Odd Years!
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Season 2, Episode 12: A Deeper Understanding of Swing State Voters
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Season 2, Episode 11: If Americans Are Unhappy With Politics, Why Didn't They Vo...
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Season 2, Episode 10: Why Presidential Elections Are Razor Thin in Wisconsin
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Season 2, Episode 9: Why Pennsylvania is the Swingiest of Swing States
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Season 2, Episode 8: Can Democrats Finally Win North Carolina this November?
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Season 2, Episode 7: How Kamala Harris Changed the Presidential Race in Georgia
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Season 2, Episode 6: David Axelrod, Amy Walter and David Wasserman at the RNC
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Season 2, Episode 5: What Polls Miss — and What We Should Focus on Instead
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Season 2, Episode 4: How The Diploma Divide Is Reshaping American Politics
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Mailbag: How Will Trump's Conviction Impact Downballot Races?
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Season 2, Episode 3: What Coverage of Rural Voters Is Not Getting Right with Dan...
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Mailbag: Which Biden District Republicans Are the Most Endangered?
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Season 2, Episode 2: On the Campaign Trail with Melissa Benoist, Amy Chozick and...
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Season 2, Episode 1: The Defining House Races of the Last 40 Years
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Mailbag: Do Third-Party Candidates Hurt or Help Trump or Biden More?
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