Nobody Knows Anything
Rob Flaherty and Jesse Lehrich, both veterans of Presidential campaigns, host a twice weekly live show about the news, politics, and our stupid, broken political system. They analyze polling, prediction markets, and DC conventional wisdom, often admitting when they are wrong. It's a show for people who love politics but hate themselves. New episodes arrive on Monday and Friday mornings.
Episodes
Can Obama close the deal in Michigan?
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse are back in the thick of midterm madness, starting in Michigan, where Abdul El-Sayed is getting some high-profile help from Barack Obama as he tries to close out his Senate campaign. They dig into El-Sayed’s struggles with Black voters, his efforts to unify the Democratic coalition alongside Elissa Slotkin, and whether his increasingly unconventional g
Can our guest’s sister win the Texas governorship?
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse sit down with Democratic strategist and CNN political commentator Xochitl Hinojosa to dig into one of the biggest questions facing Democrats right now: can they actually win Texas? With Gina Hinojosa running a surprisingly competitive race against Greg Abbott, they explore what is driving the shift in Texas, why Latino voters and the economy could resh
Can MAGA lose MAHA? (And: LOL Eric Schmitt!) with Brad Woodhouse
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse welcome longtime Democratic strategist Brad Woodhouse for a wide-ranging conversation about election security, the state of the midterms, healthcare, AI, and the increasingly complicated politics inside the Republican Party. They start with the chaotic Jack Smith congressional hearing, including the bizarre “Hawks” mix-up that quickly became one of the
Is this 2006 Again?
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse welcome Christina Reynolds, founder of Break Glass Strategic Communications and a veteran of presidential campaigns, to unpack a chaotic week in Washington and what it could mean heading into the midterms. They start with Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, questioning what the meeting actually accomplished, the strange optics surr
Republicans Start Hitting the Panic Button
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse unpack a week of unexpected alliances, Democratic infighting, and the early battle for the 2028 presidential race. They start with the increasingly unlikely relationship between Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, including Trump’s praise for Mamdani, their surprisingly friendly White House press conference, and why the budding bromanc
Trump's Bad Week, the Democratic Young Men Problem & the AI Debate (with Peter Hamby)
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse are joined by Puck founding partner and national correspondent Peter Hamby to unpack a chaotic week in American politics—and what it could mean heading into the 2026 midterms. They start with the enormous sums of money pouring into Senate and governor's races, from the battleground states to the astonishing spending on local TV and NFL advertising
JB Pritzker’s top strategist tells us the fight Democrats ought to have
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse dive into the latest twists in the Democratic Party's 2028 landscape, starting with Gavin Newsom's surprising pledge not to run if Kamala Harris enters the race. They unpack why Newsom made the statement, what it says about his presidential ambitions, and whether the apparent truce between two of the party's biggest California figures ca
THE BIG INTERVIEW: Can an Independent Beat an 83-Year-Old Senator in Deep-Red Idaho? (With Todd Achilles)
On today’s BIG INTERVIEW, Jesse sits down with independent Senate candidate Todd Achilles, who is taking on longtime Republican Senator Jim Risch in deep-red Idaho. A lifelong Republican who also served as a Democrat in the Idaho legislature, Achilles explains why he believes voters are increasingly fed up with the two-party system—and why an independent candidate can compete in a state Donald Tru
Inside Democrats' 2026 House Strategy, the AI Regulation Fight & Ted Cruz's 2028 Ambitions
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse dig into the growing political fight over artificial intelligence, as some of the biggest names in tech—including Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, and Elon Musk—warn about the dangers of moving too quickly. They unpack the calls to “pace the frontier,” the debate over AI regulation, and why Democrats are suddenly making AI a much bigger political priority, in
Why Democrats Keep Losing: They Stand for Nothing
In this deep dive, Jesse examines why Democrats continue to struggle to articulate a clear, compelling vision for working Americans — and why the party's failure to define what it stands for could be costing it at the ballot box.Democrats keep warning voters about Donald Trump, but what are they actually offering in return?Jesse explores Hakeem Jeffries' proposed midterm platform, the ri
This podcast has a >10% chance of killing us all
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse break down the halfway point of Trump-a-palooza, the RNC's Trump-branded midterm convention, and ask why vulnerable Republicans like Mike Lawler are lining up to be seen next to a president who's deeply underwater in his own party's target states. They dig into the GOP's $49 million midterm ad blitz, the states where Republicans are
THE BIG INTERVIEW: How the political influencer business actually works (With Jack Cocchiarella)
On today’s BIG INTERVIEW, Rob sits down with political creator Jack Cocchiarella to pull back the curtain on the rapidly growing business of political influencing—and why creators could become one of the most important forces in the 2028 election. From YouTube’s rise as a new political media ecosystem to the enormous audiences creators can build outside traditional newsrooms, Jack explains how he
How can Democrats expand the tent? (with Guy Cecil)
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse sit down with Democratic strategist Guy Cecil to unpack the latest battles reshaping the Democratic Party—and what they could tell us about the road to 2028. They start in Massachusetts, where Ed Markey decisively defeated Seth Moulton, sparking a bigger debate over whether Democratic voters care more about ideology, experience, or generational change—
Everything you need to know about Governors races
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse are joined by guests from the Democratic Governors Association to break down the 2026 political landscape and the races that could reshape the country heading into the midterms. They start with Donald Trump's escalating feud with the media, including his threat to have the FCC go after Kristen Welker, and debate what his record on political endors
Donald Trump gives Democrats a gift: more Donald Trump (with Pat Dennis of American Bridge)
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse are joined in studio by Pat Dennis, president of Democratic superPAC American Bridge, for a wide-ranging look at the political battles shaping the 2026 midterms. They start in South Carolina, where Darline Graham’s primary victory raises questions about just how vulnerable Republicans may be in states that looked safely red—and whether Democrats should
Could a Democrat win South Carolina? (with SC Senate Candidate Dr. Annie Andrews)
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse are joined by Lauren Hitt and South Carolina Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews to unpack a rapidly shifting political landscape heading into the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential race. They dig into whether Democrats can actually compete in deep-red South Carolina, the Republican runoff between Darline Graham and Ralph Norman, and why Andrews be
Is it mean to make fun of the President’s printer?
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse unpack a wild week in Democratic politics, from a stunning Florida Senate primary upset to growing backlash against data centers and the early battle for the 2028 presidential nomination. They break down how Angie Nixon, a card-carrying DSA member, defeated heavily funded establishment candidate Alex Vindman, and what the result says about the Democrat
Zohran's Pollster tells us whether polls are broken
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse unpack the latest Democratic primary fallout in Wisconsin and Michigan, the growing political fight over data centers and AI, and what these battles could reveal about where voters are headed in the 2026 midterms. They break down the aftermath of Wisconsin’s razor-thin primary, the role of late-deciding voters, and why Democrats and Republicans alike a
Wisconsin’s Shocking Upset. (LIVE with Holly Otterbein, Sam Cornale, Quentin Fulks and more)
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse stay up late for an absolutely chaotic night of Democratic primary results, breaking down David Crowley’s stunning upset over Francesca Hong in Wisconsin and what the race reveals about the fight between progressives and the Democratic establishment. With Wisconsin’s returns coming in slowly and the outcome swinging wildly by the minute, they unpack th
Voice Note: Jesse on the Michigan Primary Fall Out
Jesse looks ahead to another big night of primary results while taking stock of where the Democratic Party stands after Abdul El-Sayed’s stunning Michigan Senate primary victory. After a bruising campaign, El-Sayed is getting an increasingly unified show of support from across the Democratic coalition, with Haley Stevens, Pete Buttigieg, Gavin Newsom, Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, and others helpin
Abdul wins. Barely. Here’s how and why. (LIVE with Lauren Hitt, Caitlin Legacki, Liam Donovan and more)
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse go live throughout one of the biggest Democratic primary nights of the year, reacting in real time as results roll in from Michigan's high-stakes Senate race. With Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens locked in a closely watched contest, they break down what the results could mean not only for Michigan, but for the future direction of the Democratic P
Politico’s Adam Wren: Inside the Michigan Senate Showdown
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse are joined by POLITICO's Adam Wren to break down one of the most closely watched Democratic primaries in the country: Michigan. They dive into the increasingly bitter showdown between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, discuss the role of AIPAC and outside spending in shaping the race, and explore what the outcome could mean for the future of the D
THE AI DOOM EPISODE: What’s a Hugging Face and what’s the future? (With Jeffrey Ladish and Alex Bores)
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse unpack the growing turmoil inside the Democratic National Committee, examining Ken Martin's leadership, the party's fundraising struggles, and why the DNC's internal chaos could have major consequences heading into the 2028 election. They also break down the newly unveiled Democratic primary calendar, debating whether the changes create
Can Democrats Flip the Senate? Inside the 2026 Battleground Map (with Senate Majority PAC's Lauren French)
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Jesse is joined by Lauren French, Communications Director at Senate Majority PAC, for a deep dive into the battle for control of the U.S. Senate with just 100 days until Election Day. Together, they break down the rapidly shifting Senate map, discuss why Democrats are suddenly competitive in states that once looked out of reach, and examine where the party is invest
Can Republicans simply buy the midterm? Why their cash advantage matters… (With Peter Hamby)
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse are joined by Peter Hamby of Puck to break down the biggest stories shaping Democratic politics and media. They kick things off by exploring the rise of the Democratic YouTube ecosystem, discussing how creators like Brian Tyler Cohen, MeidasTouch, and other digital-first personalities are reshaping political messaging, why traditional media is struggli
Wait. Is Iran turning into a *war* war?
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse unpack a week dominated by international conflict, political chaos, and high-stakes Democratic primaries. They begin with the rapidly escalating conflict between the United States and Iran, discussing the mounting human and financial costs, the risk of a wider regional war, and what the latest developments could mean for American foreign policy and th
Will Trump Steal the Midterms? Democrats Turn on Israel & AI Changes Politics
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Jesse and Rob tackle one of the biggest questions hanging over American politics: could the 2026 midterms be manipulated? They break down Donald Trump's latest election rhetoric, the growing concerns surrounding federal involvement in election administration, and why they're divided over how much Americans should worry about the integrity of the upcoming v
Let’s pour one out for Lindsey Graham. Plus: why Josh Shapiro isn’t picking fights with the left (with Holly Otterbein!)
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Jesse and the crew react to the shocking death of Senator Lindsey Graham and examine the political fallout that could reshape both South Carolina and the U.S. Senate. They break down Graham's complicated legacy, Donald Trump's remarkable response to the news, the scramble to replace him, and whether Democrats have a real opportunity to compete in a state t
Graham Platner dropped out. What now? (With Sam Brodey from the Boston Globe)
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse reacts in real time to the stunning collapse of Graham Platner’s Senate campaign just moments after the show wrapped—then dives into what his exit means for Maine Democrats, Susan Collins, and the party’s escalating war between anti-establishment insurgents and institutional power brokers. Joined by Boston Globe political reporter Sam Brodey, they brea
🚨Emergency Show🚨 The end of the road for Graham Platner (probably)
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse jump on an emergency pod to break down the explosive new allegation against Graham Platner—and what it means for Maine Democrats with the clock ticking on the Senate race. They unpack the new report from Politico, why both hosts see this as the end of the road for Platner’s campaign, and what to make of his video response as pressure mounts for him to
The Six Cults Breaking America, AI, and Economic Populism (with Chris Murphy)
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Jesse sits down with Senator Chris Murphy to discuss his new book The Crisis of the Common Good—and why he believes Donald Trump is less the cause of America’s dysfunction than a symptom of a much deeper crisis. Murphy argues that the country has been shaped by six modern “cults” of American life—profit, efficiency, technology, consumption, credentials, and corrupti
Inside Democratic Socialists' Battle for Colorado (with KUSA anchor Kyle Clark)
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Jesse sits down with Colorado political reporter Kyle Clark to break down the biggest Democratic primaries in the country—and what they could mean for the future of the party. They dive into the blockbuster Denver race between longtime incumbent Diana DeGette and rising progressive Melat Kiros, ask whether anti-establishment momentum is finally catching up to Democr
What Democrats can learn from Labour in the UK (with Stewart Wood) Plus: Are we all socialists now?
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse break down a wild night in the midterms as a socialist surge sweeps through New York — Zohran Mamdani plays kingmaker, several establishment incumbents go down, and the guys ask whether the "Democratic Tea Party" has officially arrived. They dig into Mamdani's riskiest bet of all, the brutal turn the Gaza debate has taken inside the pri
MAILBAG: Can the World Cup save us from ourselves? What is Zohran doing with these endorsements? And when *did* we know Hillary was going to lose?
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, we're doing something a little different — Rob and Jesse crack open the mailbag and answer YOUR questions. We kick things off with 2028: which prospective candidate is most likely to surprise everyone by not running (Jesse's got a hot take on Whitmer, and we get into the Kamala of it all). Then we dig into the AI super PAC war engulfing the New York 12 rac
Donald Trump's costly Iran surrender, socialists surge in the midterms, and Ossoff-mania grips 2028
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Jesse is joined by special guest host Kyle Tharp — writer of the Chaotic ERA newsletter, filling in while Rob jets between US World Cup games. They go deep on Trump's $300 billion Iran "peace deal," a foreign policy blunder that has even Senate Republicans grumbling, though Jesse admits the small part of him that's just relieved to finally be get
Donald Trump's UFC birthday bash, the White House continues to war with Anthropic, and a 2028 check in
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, we're going deep (deep!) on the White House hosting UFC Freedom 250 — and Jesse acknowledges the small part of him that thinks Trump is doing something right here. Rob and Jesse also talk through the latest "deal or no deal" developments in the war in Iran, the Trump Administration's ongoing battle with Anthropic, and the upcoming primaries ahead
Donald Trump's love affair (with inflation), post-primary Graham Platner, and Wes Moore tells all
This week on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse break down the breaking news on Donald Trump's new Director of National Intelligence, as well as the latest on the war in Iran (spoiler alert: it's not great!) and how Trump loves the inflation it has caused (his words, not ours). They also discuss the latest in two of this cycle's buzziest Senate races: the implications of Chuck Sc
Donald Trump’s live TV meltdown, Graham Platner ignores our advice, and Harris and Gavin’s beef revealed
Donald Trump sits down with Kristen Welker for a Meet the Press interview that goes completely sideways - defending the January 6th rioters as his "dudes," insisting the election was stolen, and ultimately storming off the set. Jesse and Rob unpack whether this is just Trump being Trump or something more, and why a president stuck at 35% is making nervous Republicans suddenly very eager
Is Graham Platner cooked? Is Mississippi in play? (with Senate nominee Scott Colom!)
The New York Times bombshell on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner that's had DC buzzing all week finally dropped. Jesse and Rob discuss whether the oysterman is cooked, and how Dems should handle the quasi-crisis in this must-win race.Plus: Results from the biggest primary day of 2026 are in – except in California, which will be counting votes for weeks. What did we learn? Among other thi
Will Graham Platner's sexting cost Democrats the Senate?
The Wall Street Journal reported that in the process of self-vetting, Graham Platner's wife disclosed that Platner had been sexting multiple women. The internet was abalze! Rob and Jesse talk about the revelations, what they mean, and what it means for Graham Platner's campaign. Plus, the other personal life scandal: James Talarico has a girlfriend! Then we talk about the big primaries t
Can a Woman Win in 2028 (with MSNow's Ali Vitali)? PLUS The DNC autopsy leaked. What next? (with CNN's Isaac Dovere)
In the week or so since the autopsy leaked, there's been no shortage of speculation about what the future holds for the DNC and Ken Martin. We talked with CNN's Isaac Dovere, the reporter who broke the story about what happened and what will happen next. Then: Ali Vitali, host of MSNow's Way Too Early, joins us to talk about the Texas Senate race and the GOP's basic argument th
The DNC "autopsy" has come out. It was bad. Should we fire the DNC chair? (with Ro Khanna)
Not to say we were right....but we were right. The DNC autopsy was actually just too bad to put out. And rather than doing anything about it, Ken Martin just hit the ball for months. Not good. We discuss the DNC autopsy report, dive in more on Rob's experience of speaking with the team behind it, and tick through our favorite DNC annotations of it. Then we ask the big question: Should Ken Mar
May 18, 2026: Is Graham Platner's downward mobility a feature or a bug? Plus: Kash Patel goes Snorkeling, Tom Steyer Pays Influencers, and Trump Flexes his Muscle over the GOP
Well, it was a pretty big weekend. The New York Times reported on Kash Patel's big snorkel trip, (but said it was to prepare for adversaries attacking). Needless to say, we had a little fun with that. But the big discussion for this episode was about 2026 dyanmics: Trump flexing his muscle over his GOP enemies between Bill Cassidy over the weekend and Thomas Massie on Tuesday. We talk about w
May 15th, 2026: Rob spoke to the DNC autopsy. Here's what he told them (with Tim Miller!) Plus: Trump's robbing the joint on the way out, and his trip to China!
Rob was one of the few campaign staff who actually spoke to the DNC's autopsy. This week, he put out a piece in the Bulwark laying out what he said, and what his thoughts are for the future. Tim Miller joins us to talk about what went wrong, what went right, and what we can learn from next time. Plus: We talk about the California Governor's race that is making everyone miserable, the cra
May 11, 2026: What are Democrats' options in Virginia? We argue about which path they should take. Plus: Everyone's mad about AOC, Sean Duffy's fake road trip, and Spencer Pratt's weird campaign.
The Virginia Supreme Court just nuked Democrats' redistricting plan in a 4-3 ruling, and Rob and Jesse flatly disagree on what to do next: drop the judicial retirement age to 53 and make judges young again, or admit the gerrymandering arms race is a losing fight Democrats can't out-cheat their way out of.Plus: AOC's viral "my ambition is bigger than that" moment, her fight
May 8, 2026: Our Guest (!) Jen Psaki tells us what she really thinks about Marco Rubio's turn as Press Secretary. Plus: Kamala Harris calls for the DNC autopsy to be released and Trump's AI 180!
We can't believe we convinced Jen Psaki to join our show either, but some how we did! Jen joins us to get in the weeds about the 2028 election: who will replace Bernie (will anyone)? What do we make of Kamala Harris calling for the DNC autopsy to be released? Is Jon Ossoff bad at interviewing? Then we review Marco Rubio's star turn at the podium, and Jen tells us if she'd rather ha
May 4, 2026: California Governor's Race to the Bottom, President Tucker Carlson?, and The Latest and Greatest of 2028ers
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, we check in on the race to the bottom in the California Governor's race, Tucker Carlson's sit down with the New York Times, the latest and greatest from the 2028ers (including Josh Shapiro's 2024 endorsement scandal), and the politics of data centers. Plus: Have you heard that Amazon is considering rebooting The Apprentice with Don Jr.? Well, we'
May 1, 2026: The Death of the Voting Rights Act, DNC Autopsy Drama, and Pour One Out for Janet Mills' Senate Campaign (with Democratic strategist Tré Easton)
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, we're joined by Democratic strategist Tré Easton to discuss the death of the Voting Rights Act and how we move forward, as well as Tré's read on the state of progressive populism in the country. Then we dig in to Ken Martin's disastrous interview around the DNC autopsy report and the state of the Senate race in Maine (pour one out for Janet Mills), Mi
April 27, 2026: Trump's 60 Minutes Meltdown, The Weirdest White House Correspondents Ever, and Lesbian Scandals! (Featuring Keith Edwards!)
A maniac rammed the gates of the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The President went on 60 Minutes and told Norah O'Donnell she was a horrible person. An AI wrote 16 working viruses from scratch. And John Fetterman appears to be one Newsmax show away from switching parties. But other than that, how was your weekend? Then, take a look at the war in Iran, which is still happening by the
April 24th, 2026: What are Republicans saying behind closed doors about all of this? JD Vance's Odds, The State of the Midterms, Lina Kahn's influence on 2028 (with GOP Strategist Liam Donovan)
We're not just liberal hacks -- we're regular hacks too. We invite GOP Strategist Liam Donovan INTO THE PAIN CAVE to give us a sense of how Republicans are viewing the state of affairs. He shares why libs are getting ahead of themselves anticipating the fall of JD Vance, whether or not Republican pronouncements about big wins in the fall are just cope, and why everything he sees on the D
April 20, 2026 : Kash Patels Party Habit, AOC's Double Standard, and Democrats Maybe Winning Mississippi?
Today on Nobody Knows Anything, we talk about the blockbuster story from over the weekend about Kash Patel's partying habit, run through the state of the 2028 primary, and talk about the Senate races Democrats COULD win that no one is talking about (Mississippi??). Plus: the war in Iran (still) and rants about redistricting and scooters on sidewalks! 00:02:32 - Kash Patel Parties Hard!00:22:5
April 17th, 2026: Talarico's Millions, The $300 Million Gun to Democrats' Head, and Justin Trudeau's Party Era
Today on Nobody Knowezmpic (the shortened version of Nobody Knows Anything), Rob Flaherty and Jesse Lehrich breakdown the surprisingly interesting FEC report, JD Vance's tough position in the War in Iran, Democrats' general ineptitude around Artificial Intelligence, and Josh Shapiros ugly shoes. They also talk about Justin Trudeau's party boy era, eh! 00:00:50 - The War In Iran - We
April 13, 2026: (with Brian Tyler Cohen!) JD Vance's Fail Tour, Should Harris Run Again, Elissa Slotkin
OUR FIRST EPISODE OF NOBODY KNOWZEMPIC. Better, faster, shorter. This week, we talked about the biggest 2028 cattle call to date, Elissa Slotkin's emergence into the field, and JD Vance's miserable foreign tour. Plus the worst governors race of all time (California) and how Eric Swalwell needs to be gone from Congress. 2:00 - Democrats Converge on the National Action Network - Should Har
Preview: Nobody Knows Anything
Rob Flaherty and Jesse Lehrich looked out on the world and thought, "There aren't enough men with shows on the internet" — so they bravely set out to solve that problem.Nobody Knows Anything is a political commentary show covering polling, prediction markets, and conventional wisdom — and how all three are usually wrong. It's for people who love politics but hate themselves: Se
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