{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","title":"Democrats' Closing Argument (with David Axelrod)","description":"As Democrats in competitive races across the country try to thread the needle on a closing argument, Jon and legendary political consultant David Axelrod discuss the most memorable exchanges from this week's Senate debates, the best messages of the cycle, and what candidates in frontline races should do to finish strong. Then they look ahead to 2028 and whether promising candidates like AOC and Jon Ossoff will run, and why Axelrod thinks the exact traits that Trump lacks will be in high demand.\n\nHate listening to ads? Become a Friends of the Pod subscriber for ad-free episodes of Pod Save America, Pod Save the World, Lovett or Leave It, Runaway Country, Offline with Jon Favreau, and more—plus exclusive content, including bonus episodes of Pod Save America. Subscribe now at http://crooked.com/friends, on Apple Podcasts, or through the Pod Save America YouTube channel.\n\nTo watch this episode with subtitles, click here (https://youtu.be/3K_ReTjbTas) and turn on closed captions (CC).\n\nYou can request a transcript by emailing transcripts@crooked.com (mailto:transcripts@crooked.com) . Include the podcast name, episode title, and air date. Please allow 48 hours for delivery.","author_name":"Pod Save America","author_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5166624-pod-save-america","provider_name":"Audioboom","provider_url":"https://audioboom.com","width":480,"height":95,"thumbnail_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/43877387/600x600/c","thumbnail_width":600,"thumbnail_height":600,"html":""}