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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   Jay Inslee

   Ep. 549 — Gov. Jay Inslee · 2 episodes

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   Jeff Flake

   Ep. 222 - Sen. Jeff Flake · Mar 2018

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   Jen Easterly

   Ep. 527 — Jen Easterly · Mar 2023

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   Joe Neguse

   Ep. 432 — Rep. Joe Neguse · Mar 2021

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   John King

   Ep. 598 — John King · 2 episodes

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   John King Jr

   Ep. 257 — John King Jr. · Jul 2018

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   John Miller

   Ep. 564 — John Miller · Jan 2024

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   Jon Tester

   Ep. 477 — Sen. Jon Tester · Feb 2022

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   Judy Woodruff

   Ep. 262 — Judy Woodruff · Aug 2018

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    Karen Tumulty

    Ep. 185 - Karen Tumulty · Oct 2017

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    Ken Buck

    Ep. 577 — Ken Buck · Apr 2024

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    Lisa Monaco

    Ep. 139 - Lisa Monaco · Apr 2017

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    Michael Morell

    Ep. 96 - Michael Morell · Nov 2016

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    Patti Solis Doyle

    Ep. 25 - Patti Solis Doyle · Jan 2016

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    Paul Begala

    Ep. 63 - Paul Begala · Jul 2016

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    Peter Baker

    Ep. 413 — Peter Baker and Susan Glasser · Oct 2020

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    Scott Jennings

    Ep. 604 — Scott Jennings · Dec 2024

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    Sherrilyn Ifill

    Ep. 300 - Sherrilyn Ifill · Jan 2019

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    Terry McAuliffe

    Ep. 187 - Gov. Terry McAuliffe · Nov 2017

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    Tim Alberta

    Ep. 560 — Tim Alberta · 2 episodes

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    Bill Walton

    Best of The Axe Files: Bill Walton · 2 episodes

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    Jason Benetti

    Ep. 138 - Jason Benetti · Apr 2017

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    John Bolton

    Ep. 412 — Amb. John Bolton · Oct 2020

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    Justin Amash

    Ep. 444 — Justin Amash · May 2021

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    Robert Gibbs

    Ep. 74 - Robert Gibbs · Aug 2016

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    David Litt

    Ep. 179 - David Litt · Oct 2017

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    Evgenia Kara-Murza

    Ep. 584 – Evgenia Kara-Murza · Jun 2024

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    Jim Clyburn

    Ep. 402 — Rep. Jim Clyburn · Aug 2020

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    Marie Yovanovitch

    Ep. 482 — Amb. Marie Yovanovitch · Mar 2022

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    Michele Norris

    Ep. 367 — Michele Norris · Feb 2020

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    Mitt Romney

    Ep. 420 — Sen. Mitt Romney · 2 episodes

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    Thomas Friedman

    Ep. 568 — Thomas Friedman · 2 episodes

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    John Hendrickson

    Ep. 526 — John Hendrickson · Mar 2023

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    Mike Pence

    Ep. 513 — Mike Pence · Dec 2022

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    Peter Meijer

    Ep. 524 — Peter Meijer · Mar 2023

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    Wendy Sherman

    Ep. 132 - Wendy Sherman · Mar 2017

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    Douglas Alexander

    Ep. 97 - Douglas Alexander · Nov 2016

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    John Anzalone

    Ep. 601 — John Anzalone · 2 episodes

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    Seth Moulton

    Ep. 173 - Rep. Seth Moulton · Sep 2017

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    Tom Price

    Ep. 242 - Tom Price · May 2018

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