The Axe Files with David Axelrod

The Axe Files with David Axelrod


Latest Episodes

Ep. 38 - Jamie Kalven
April 03, 2016

Jamie Kalven, the award–winning journalist who broke the Laquan McDonald story in Chicago, speaks with David about the sexual assault on his wife, the city’s rampant gun violence, and what can be done to improve his hometown’s problems.

Ep. 37 - Dan Balz
March 27, 2016

Dan Balz, political reporter at The Washington Post, sits down with David to discuss his start in journalism at the University of Illinois, his career covering politics, and his thoughts on the 2016 presidential race, including why he thinks the eventual.

Ep. 36 - Ron Klain
March 20, 2016

The refusal of Senate Republicans to consider President Obama's Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland until after the 2016 election is an "unprecedented" move, says former Obama Administration official Ron Klain. Klain also touches on his work overseeing.

Ep. 35 - Mark Leibovich
March 14, 2016

Mark Leibovich, the chief national correspondent for The New York Times Magazine and author of "This Town," chats with David about his start in journalism, his nearly two decades living in Washington, D.C., and his thoughts on Donald Trump's successes...

Ep. 34 - Trent Lott
March 06, 2016

Former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott chats with David about his upbringing in Mississippi, his cheerleading days at Ole Miss, his concerns with the historic gridlock seen today in Congress, and his opinions on the ongoing Supreme Court confirmation...

Ep. 33 - Lindsey Graham
March 02, 2016

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) spends his Super Tuesday talking with David on Capitol Hill about why he opposes GOP frontrunner Donald Trump, why he thinks the Republican Party is falling apart, and how his parents' owning a bar in a small South Carolina...

Ep. 32 - Erick Erickson
February 28, 2016

Conservative commentator Erick Erickson sits down with David to discuss his childhood abroad, his opposition to GOP frontrunner Donald Trump, and his stance on the ongoing debate over whether Republicans should confirm a Supreme Court nominee before...

Ep. 31 - Gov. Jon Huntsman
February 22, 2016

Former Republican presidential nominee Jon Huntsman chats with David about his time as governor of Utah, ambassador of China, and 2012 GOP hopeful, as well as his views on the 2016 race, including why he is intrigued by Donald Trump and what impressed...

Piers Morgan Tonight
February 24, 2011

Larry King retired in 2010. The new show in this time slot is Piers Morgan Tonight. You can subscribe to the new show on iTunes.

Piers Morgan Tonight: Larry King
February 24, 2011

Piers Morgan sits down with his hero and predecessor, Larry King. Piers also speaks with the family of Dave Duerson, a former NFL player who committed suicide last week, and Michael Lohan to get the latest on Lindsay's legal troubles.