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On the Road with Jonathan Martin

by POLITICO

POLITICO Politics Bureau Chief Jonathan Martin is hitting the road for a series of wide-ranging conversations with key players in American politics on the ground in their home states. They’ll talk about the issues of the day, look ahead to the 2026 political season, and perhaps dig into some local delicacies.

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Position in the Politics chart (US), last 90 days.

#17
all-time peak
7
days in the top 50 since Mar 2026

Latest episodes

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Spencer Cox on why Trump is the result — not the cause — of America’s crisis

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joins POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin at Salt Lake City’s Red Iguana for a wide-ranging conversation about his new book, “Off Ramp: How to Be a Peacemake

Sep 9
56 min

Susan Collins on her high-wire act in Trump’s GOP

Sen. Susan Collins joins POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin at Perry’s Lobster Shack in coastal Maine for a wide-ranging conversation about her reelection fight in the senate, Pr

Sep 2
49 min

An outsider Democrat taking on both parties in Iowa

Jonathan Martin sits down with Iowa gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand at the Iowa State Fair to talk politics over a pork tenderloin and a deep-fried Twinkie. Sand, a Dem

Aug 26
34 min

Pete Buttigieg has a theory for how Democrats can win

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin in Traverse City, Michigan, to discuss the future of the Democratic Party and why he belie

Aug 4
1 h 00 min

Rahm Emanuel makes his 2028 pitch over pizza in Chicago

Rahm Emanuel joins POLITICO's Jonathan Martin at Michael's Original Pizzeria on Chicago's North Side for a wide-ranging conversation about his political future, the Democ

Jul 28
57 min

A GOP power trio look to Teddy Roosevelt for America's next 250 years

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Gov. Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.) and Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) join POLITICO's Jonathan Martin at the Little Missouri Saloon in Medora for a

Jul 8
54 min

Shapiro on Trump, Fetterman and 2028 over cheesesteaks in South Philly

Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.) sits down with POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin at Angelo’s Pizzeria, a South Philly institution, for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of

May 26
56 min

Wes Moore gets blunt about 2028: I'm hungry, not thirsty

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore sits down with POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin at Baltimore’s iconic Koco's Pub for a wide-ranging conversation about redistricting, the future of the

May 19
57 min

Can JB Pritzker be the Democrats’ anti-Trump in 2028?

Gov. JB Pritzker (D-Ill.) sits down with POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin at Chicago’s iconic Manny’s Deli for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of the Democratic Party

May 5
1 h 07 min

Gov. Brian Kemp’s blunt warning for Republicans

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) joins POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin at the Masters to talk Trump, 2028 and the upcoming Georgia Senate race. Plus: Kemp on EVs, economic policy a

Apr 14
51 min

Inside Gavin Newsom’s plan to take on Trump

California Gov. Gavin Newsom sat down with POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin for a wide-ranging conversation about the personal experiences that shaped his political career. A

Mar 24
1 h 09 min

Sarah Huckabee Sanders on BBQ, politics and sneaking out of the governor’s mansion

POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin sits down with Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders for a lively conversation about politics, leadership and life growing up in the governo

Mar 10
41 min

Welcome to On the Road with Jonathan Martin

POLITICO Politics Bureau Chief Jonathan Martin is hitting the road! Join him for a series of wide-ranging conversations with key players in American politics on the groun

Mar 6
1 min

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#109 ▲ 41 Politics US

What listeners say

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Really enjoyed his interview with Gov. Newsom, shows Martin truly studies up before the event which feels rare in today’s podcast format. Keep em coming!

Kat415562 · Mar 2026

I am enjoying the podcast but Jonathon Martin is terrible. He keeps interrupting the person he is interviewing. Ask the question and let the person answer it. The podcast is not about him.

Sag7319 · Aug 2026

The absence of Ryan Lizza has never been more glaring. Lizza was one of the most engaging interviewers of our time. JMart’s ingratiating yeahs and yeps, and the barrage of statements instead of questions, and the lack of contextual setup even for those leaves much to be desired. He’s getting his sea legs here, but darn, what a self-inflicted wound dropping Lizza.

Bartleby the Younger · Mar 2026

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