David Axelrod, the founder and director of the University of Chicago Institute of Politics, and CNN brought you The Axe Files, a series of revealing interviews with key figures in the political world. Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics.
This week marks a significant moment for The Axe Files: our final episode. We hope you have found these conversations to be as eye-opening and inspiring as we have, and we’ll miss sharing stories with you each week. For the final episode, David talked with his friend, US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel, who is finishing up his time abroad. Known for his brash, direct demeanor, some questioned his place as a diplomat in a country known for order and politeness. However, Amb. Emanuel had no problem putting his own spin on the job and grew to love Japan, as well. He joined David to talk about his time in Japan, China and the importance of America’s relationships in the Indo-Pacific region; his thought on the situation in the Middle East; where the 2024 presidential election lands in history; and what comes next once he returns home.
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12 Dec 2024TRANSCRIPT
Ep. 604 — Scott Jennings
Scott Jennings is well known as a conservative firebrand on CNN. From working for George W. Bush to being mentioned as a possible press secretary for Donald Trump, Scott has a deep background in Republican politics, yet he considers himself a journalist at heart. Scott joined David to talk about his early days in radio news, his childhood in rural Kentucky, his formative relationship with Sen. Mitch McConnell, his role at CNN and what he sees as the need for conservative voices in mainstream media, and the friendship Scott and David share.
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5 Dec 2024TRANSCRIPT
Ep. 603 — Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has made waves—and won elections—by questioning who gets to be an expert on the needs of everyday Americans. She grew up in Texas and attended Reed College before settling in rural Washington and opening an auto body shop with her husband. Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez joined David to talk about her upbringing as the homeschooled daughter of conservative Evangelical parents, her disdain for “staffer bros” with limited lived experience, the value of being immersed in her community, and what Democrats can learn about the importance of respect in winning—and keeping—voters.
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Ep. 605 — Ambassador Rahm Emanuel
Published 19 Dec 2024 · Transcript excerpt
[…] That's why United States is so important. Not just because there's a relationship with Israel, it is the only trusted party that can actually do this. And there's a real opportunity, not by just land, but from a security standpoint, and from an integration standpoint, change the Middle East to the better. If you look at the history of Israel's peace process, they have tried three things over the last 40 years. One negotiated peace agreements with Egypt, Jordan, and the Gulf countries. Each one of those Gulf countries, each one of Egypt and Jordan, are helping Israel try to figure out how to be integrated into the region. […]
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