Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Axios CEO Jim VandeHei reveals his behind-the-scenes insights on how the most influential figures in American politics are approaching power today.
From Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's calculated path toward 2028 to Donald Trump's unique approach to executive authority, this is a deep dive into the volatile underbelly of the Democratic and Republican parties.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - AOC’s 2028 dilemma
2:58 - Trump’s midterm priorities
5:15 - Anticipating the House’s "working list" of political investigations
7:33 - The Joe Rogan factor: How podcasting is reshaping elections
Links:
Request access to Jim' C-Suite newsletter: axios.com/newsletters/c-suite
Subscribe to Axios AM: axios.com/newsletters/axios-am
Image Credit: Axios Visuals. Photos: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, Brendan Smialowski/AFP, and Michael Schwartz/WireImage via Getty Images
Axios CEO Jim VandeHei reveals his behind-the-scenes insights on how the most influential figures in American politics are approaching power today.
From Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's calculated path toward 2028 to Donald Trump's unique approach to executive authority, this is a deep dive into the volatile underbelly of the Democratic and Republican parties.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - AOC’s 2028 dilemma
2:58 - Trump’s midterm priorities
5:15 - Anticipating the House’s "working list" of political investigations
7:33 - The Joe Rogan factor: How podcasting is reshaping elections
Links:
Request access to Jim' C-Suite newsletter: axios.com/newsletters/c-suite
Subscribe to Axios AM: axios.com/newsletters/axios-am
Image Credit: Axios Visuals. Photos: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, Brendan Smialowski/AFP, and Michael Schwartz/WireImage via Getty Images
