<![CDATA[Burn the Playbook W/ Michael Starr Hopkins]]>You know what a good night with your people feels like. Someone says something sharp. Somebody pushes back. Somebody starts laughing before they finish their sentence. Somebody says the thing everyone in the room was thinking and didn't say, and for a second everyone goes quiet, and then all hell breaks loose.

That's the show. That's what the audience is tuning in for. Not the format. Not the segments. That feeling of being in the room when the gloves come off between people who actually know each other.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 12 May 2026 18:15:28 GMTFri, 03 Apr 2026 22:35:59 GMT60michaelstarrhopkins@gmail.com<p>You know what a good night with your people feels like. Someone says something sharp. Somebody pushes back. Somebody starts laughing before they finish their sentence. Somebody says the thing everyone in the room was thinking and didn't say, and for a second everyone goes quiet, and then all hell breaks loose.</p><p>That's the show. That's what the audience is tuning in for. Not the format. Not the segments. That feeling of being in the room when the gloves come off between people who actually know each other.</p>episodicmichaelstarrhopkins@gmail.commichaelstarrhopkins@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[My Arrest and Why It Matters]]>The episode introduces the concept of 'Burn the Playbook' and its purpose to cover political races in a unique way. It emphasizes the need for truth, evidence, and transparency in political reporting. The host also shares a personal revelation about an incident in Congress.

Takeaways

  • Unique approach to political race coverage
  • Emphasis on truth and transparency

Chapters

  • 00:00 Personal Revelation
]]>5cd347dd-211d-4c45-b247-82fc0c4842e3Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:44:18 GMT<p>The episode introduces the concept of 'Burn the Playbook' and its purpose to cover political races in a unique way. It emphasizes the need for truth, evidence, and transparency in political reporting. The host also shares a personal revelation about an incident in Congress.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Unique approach to political race coverage</li><li>Emphasis on truth and transparency</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Personal Revelation</li></ul>no00:02:25My Arrest and Why It Mattersfull<![CDATA[When "Independent" Money Isn't Independent ]]>A discussion on political tactics and the influence of money in politics, as exemplified by the case of Mike Rogers. The conversation delves into the implications of Citizens United and the practical realities of political structures.

Takeaways

  • Influence of money in politics
  • Practical realities of political structures

Chapters

  • 00:00 Mike Rogers: A Tale of Two Residences
]]>9147f4f2-585f-4ed1-8728-9da54f0234e3Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:43:21 GMT<p>A discussion on political tactics and the influence of money in politics, as exemplified by the case of Mike Rogers. The conversation delves into the implications of Citizens United and the practical realities of political structures.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Influence of money in politics</li><li>Practical realities of political structures</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Mike Rogers: A Tale of Two Residences</li></ul>no00:03:09When "Independent" Money Isn't Independent bonus<![CDATA[The Receipts Don't Lie: Who Actually Owns Your Politician]]>The episode delves into the financial influence and leverage in political campaigns, highlighting the disparity between the wealthy donors and the ordinary citizens. It exposes the pattern of financial contributions and the impact on political decisions and outcomes.

Takeaways

  • Financial influence in political campaigns
  • Impact of wealthy donors on political decisions

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Influence of Wealthy Donors on Committee Assignments
]]>a81bc9d4-0f18-46fb-89fc-b7ff073a3d2cThu, 16 Apr 2026 15:42:47 GMT<p>The episode delves into the financial influence and leverage in political campaigns, highlighting the disparity between the wealthy donors and the ordinary citizens. It exposes the pattern of financial contributions and the impact on political decisions and outcomes.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Financial influence in political campaigns</li><li>Impact of wealthy donors on political decisions</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Influence of Wealthy Donors on Committee Assignments</li></ul>no00:26:3612The Receipts Don't Lie: Who Actually Owns Your Politicianfull<![CDATA[Trailer]]>The show is building towards the 2028 presidential race and the 2026 midterms, highlighting the repetitive nature of political consulting and the need for change.

Takeaways

  • Political consulting is repetitive and needs change
  • The show is a proof of concept for the upcoming political events

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Need for Change
]]>e039585c-27dc-4b56-b902-0f9b73fe2b1dMon, 13 Apr 2026 02:17:02 GMT<p>The show is building towards the 2028 presidential race and the 2026 midterms, highlighting the repetitive nature of political consulting and the need for change.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Political consulting is repetitive and needs change</li><li>The show is a proof of concept for the upcoming political events</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Need for Change</li></ul>no00:00:51Trailerfull<![CDATA[REVEALING THE HIDDEN BROKERS' POWER!]]>The episode provides a deep dive into the political landscape, exposing the extraction of value from black voters and the financial influence in political campaigns. It highlights the role of money, the impact of Citizens United, and the manipulation of power through financial transactions.

Takeaways

  • Political campaigns are influenced by financial power and the extraction of value from black voters.
  • The impact of Citizens United and the manipulation of power through financial transactions are significant themes in the episode.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Influence of Money in Political Campaigns
  • 06:01 The Extraction of Value from Black Voters and Financial Influence
]]>e229545e-7c7a-4207-9aee-4020e2d6c1cdMon, 13 Apr 2026 02:13:39 GMT<p>The episode provides a deep dive into the political landscape, exposing the extraction of value from black voters and the financial influence in political campaigns. It highlights the role of money, the impact of Citizens United, and the manipulation of power through financial transactions.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Political campaigns are influenced by financial power and the extraction of value from black voters.</li><li>The impact of Citizens United and the manipulation of power through financial transactions are significant themes in the episode.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Influence of Money in Political Campaigns</li><li>06:01 The Extraction of Value from Black Voters and Financial Influence</li></ul>no00:29:4711REVEALING THE HIDDEN BROKERS' POWER!full