The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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.

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Every guest on The Axe Files with David Axelrod

506 guests, ranked by how many people never want them back.

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   Wes Moore

   Ep. 514 — Wes Moore · Dec 2022

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   Gary Johnson

   Ep. 86 - Gary Johnson · Oct 2016

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   Abigail Spanberger

   Ep. 374 — Rep. Abigail Spanberger · Mar 2020

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   Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

   Ep. 423 — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez · Dec 2020

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   Amanda Gorman

   Ep. 518 — Amanda Gorman · Jan 2023

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   E. J. Dionne

   Ep. 79 - EJ Dionne · Sep 2016

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   Elissa Slotkin

   Ep. 471 — Rep. Elissa Slotkin · Dec 2021

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   Harry Reid

   Ep. 351 – Harry Reid (TV) · 2 episodes

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   Jamie Raskin

   Ep. 472 — Rep. Jamie Raskin · Jan 2022

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    Janet Yellen

    Ep. 596 — Secretary Janet Yellen · Oct 2024

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    Jason Rezaian

    Ep. 324 — Jason Rezaian · May 2019

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    Jeff Zucker

    Ep. 291 — Jeff Zucker · Dec 2018

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    John Kerry

    Ep. 301 — John Kerry (TV) · 2 episodes

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    Kirsten Gillibrand

    Ep. 149 - Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand · May 2017

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    Leon Panetta

    Ep. 582 - Leon Panetta · Jun 2024

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    Liz Cheney

    509 — Rep. Liz Cheney · 2 episodes

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    Lori Lightfoot

    Ep. 386 — Mayor Lori Lightfoot · May 2020

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    Newton Minow

    Ep. 65 - Newton Minow · Jul 2016

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    Pramila Jayapal

    Ep. 467 — Rep. Pramila Jayapal · Nov 2021

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    Russell Moore

    Ep. 465 — Russell Moore · Oct 2021

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    Simone Campbell

    Ep. 574— Sister Simone Campbell · Apr 2024

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    Tim O'Brien

    Ep. 408 — Tim O'Brien · Oct 2020

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    Davis Guggenheim

    Ep. 102 - Davis Guggenheim · Dec 2016

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    Amy Walter

    Ep. 454 — Amy Walter · Aug 2021

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    Ana Navarro

    Ep. 276 — Ana Navarro · Oct 2018

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26. —
    Bianna Golodryga

    Ep. 479 — Bianna Golodryga · Feb 2022

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27. —
    Brandon Johnson

    Ep. 531 — Brandon Johnson · Apr 2023

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28. —
    Carl Bernstein

    Ep. 118 - Carl Bernstein · Feb 2017

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    Charlie Sykes

    Ep. 391 — Charlie Sykes · Jun 2020

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    Claire McCaskill

    Ep. 311 - Claire McCaskill · 2 episodes

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    Clarissa Ward

    Ep. 459 — Clarissa Ward · Sep 2021

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    Cyrus Habib

    Ep. 579 — Cyrus Habib · May 2024

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    Dan Balz

    Ep. 37 - Dan Balz · Mar 2016

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    Dana Bash

    Ep. 159 - Dana Bash · Jun 2017

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    Daniel Goldman

    Ep. 429 — Daniel Goldman · Feb 2021

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    David Chalian

    Ep. 499 — David Chalian · Jul 2022

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    David Maraniss

    Ep. 12 - David Maraniss · Nov 2015

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    Dennis Ross

    Ep. 357 – Amb. Dennis Ross · Nov 2019

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    Dikembe Mutombo

    Ep. 354 – Dikembe Mutombo · Nov 2019

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    Frank Bruni

    Ep. 578 — Frank Bruni · 3 episodes

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