Best Steve Kornacki Podcasts (2025)

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Pennsylvania Derby 2025 | Steve Kornacki 48:17

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5d ago48:17

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Steve Kornacki of NBC is back to share his thoughts on the 3YO crop to this point, his favorite moment of the year, and his picks for Saturday at Parx.

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Steve Kornacki: Breaking down the numbers in politics and elections 44:46

6d ago44:46

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Steve Kornacki, chief data analyst for NBC News and NBC Sports, has been a household name — and an unintentional fashion icon — when it comes to election nights, particularly during the 2020 presidential election, when his round-the-clock analysis at the big board became must-see TV. He is a regular on “Meet the Press” and “NBC Nightly News,” while…

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BloodHorse Monday 9/22/25 | Brad Cox 55:10

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Trainer Brad Cox stops by to chat with the guys. On his winners this past weekend, his runners upcoming, and we learn about his golf game.

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SoCal Saturdays 9/20/25 | Los Alamitos 58:08

4d ago58:08

58:08

Louie & Barry are back with another walk through the card in Southern California. The Dark Mirage Stakes is the feature.

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Pennsylvania Derby 2025 | Jessica Paquette 13:45

5d ago13:45

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Track Announcer Jessica Paquette joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville. They walk through the 3 graded stakes on the Parx Saturday card, including the G1 PA Derby, G1 Cotillion, and G2 Gallant Bob. Jessica shares some local horses that might upset the applecart.

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BloodHorse Monday 9/15/25 50:20

9d ago50:20

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Louie & Sean are back with another BH Monday. The first Derby & Oaks preps are in the books, an Appleby wins the Woodbine Mile, and Frank Angst joins to chat Keeneland sale.

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SoCal Saturday 9/13/25 | Los Alamitos 44:37

11d ago44:37

44:37

Louie & Barry are back with another SoCal Saturday. We're back to Cypress, where the EB Johnston is the feature at Los Al.

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Saturday Stakes at Churchill | Kevin Kilroy 17:46

12d ago17:46

17:46

Kevin Kilroy from Churchill Downs joined Louie ahead of the first Derby & Oaks preps of the year - the Grade 3 Iroquois and Pocahantas.

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6th Anniversary | Mike Gandolfo & Dan Issel 42:02

12d ago42:02

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It's our 6th Anniversary! Mike Gandolfo & Dan Issel pop by. Dan and Louie handicap the stakes at Churchill on Saturday, including the Grade 3 Iroquois, a Derby points race.

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Kathy Wylde: Why the city can't afford to lose millionaires 46:04

13d ago46:04

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Kathy Wylde, the outgoing president and CEO of the Partnership for New York City, has been a central figure in the city’s business community and the city’s political scene for decades. Wylde has served as an advocate for the city’s business sector, and she joined Errol Louis to discuss her nonprofit’s mission, New York’s fiscal outlook and the poli…

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BloodHorse Monday 9/8/25 | Steve Cauthen 1:03:04

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Louie & Sean are back with another rendition of BloodHorse Monday. They welcome jockey Steve Cauthen to the show. Steve was a breeder on recent stakes winner Big Bear, whose win at KY Downs earned him a spot in the BC. We also ask him about Affirmed, don't worry. Racing Rachel joins from Horseshoe Indianapolis to preview their state-bred stakes, an…

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KY Downs Saturday w/ Anthony Pascale 16:49

18d ago16:49

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Anthony Pascale of FanDuel joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville. They discuss some of the stakes being run today at KD.

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SoCal Saturdays 9/6/25 | Del Mar 57:53

18d ago57:53

57:53

The Grade 1 Del Mar Debutante highlights a great card at Del Mar, including 11 total races.

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KY Downs Saturday | Matthew DeSantis 41:13

19d ago41:13

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Louie is joined by Matthew DeSantis of NYRABets. They preview a six stakes card at Kentucky Downs.

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Jim Walden: Why he left the race and why he feels Mamdani is a threat to NYC 33:09

20d ago33:09

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This week, independent candidate Jim Walden announced he was dropping out of the race for mayor. He said his decision was necessary because he does not want Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani to win the general election. Walden had entered the race as an attorney with experience as a federal prosecutor and a white-collar defense lawyer. He focused o…

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BloodHorse Monday 9/1/25 | Larry Collmus 1:11:52

22d ago1:11:52

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Louie & Sean are back with another edition of BloodHorse Monday. Louie & Sean open the show discussing the past weekend's major stakes, including the dramatic Pacific Classic and even wilder JCGC at Saratoga. Track Announcer Larry Collmus joins from Del Mar. Adrian Beaumont,

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Pacific Classic 2025 | SoCal Saturdays 1:02:27

25d ago1:02:27

1:02:27

Louie & Barry are back with their weekly look at SoCal racing. The G1 Pacific Classic is up!

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Michael Wrona | KY Downs Preview 12:08

26d ago12:08

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Track Announcer Michael Wrona stopped by and chatted with Louie to close opening day's coverage at KD.

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Behind The Scenes at KY Downs | Ken Kirchner 20:25

26d ago20:25

20:25

Ken Kirchner, director of wagering development at Kentucky Downs, joined Louie as part of opening day in Franklin.

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Why this well-known Jewish leader is endorsing Mamdani 35:12

27d ago35:12

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Ruth Messinger needs no introduction to those who follow New York politics. Beginning in the 1970s, she built a more than 20–year career in public service, serving a decade on the New York City Council before becoming Manhattan borough president for eight years. In 1997, she made history as the first woman to win the Democratic nomination for mayor…

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BloodHorse Monday 8/25/25 | Griffin Johnson 1:06:42

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Louie & Sean are back with episode 30 of BloodHorse Monday. Owner Griffin Johnson sits down with Sean at Saratoga, and the guys preview Kentucky Downs with Ted Nicholson.

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SoCal Saturday 8/23/25 | Del Mar 49:03

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Louie & Barry are back with another edition of SoCal Saturday. Del Mar is this week's track, including the G2 Pat O'Brien. Full card analysis. Presented by www.amwager.com.

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Travers Stakes 2025 | Matthew DeSantis 20:31

1M ago20:31

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Matthew DeSantis of NYRA joined Louie on ESPN Louisville to preview the Travers card.

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Charles Town Classic '25 | Paul Espinosa 52:10

1M ago52:10

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Louie is joined by Charles Town track announcer Paul Espinosa. They preview the all stakes pick 5, which includes the CT Classic.

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Bestselling author Jonathan Mahler on the untold story of 1980s New York 32:52

1M ago32:52

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A new book titled “Gods of New York: Egotists, Idealists, Opportunists, and the Birth of the Modern City, 1986-1990” covers New York City’s pivotal and transformative years in the 1980s, tracing notable figures such as Donald Trump, Al Sharpton, Curtis Sliwa and Rudy Giuliani. The author, Jonathan Mahler, is a New York Times Magazine staff writer. …

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BloodHorse Monday 8/18/25 1:11:51

1M ago1:11:51

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Louie & Sean are back for another edition of BloodHorse Monday. Sean visits Emerald Downs, Louie talks Velocity in the Del Mar Oaks, and a look ahead to the Travers.

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KY Racing Spotlight 8/15/25 | Nic Lynch 1:05:19

1M ago1:05:19

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Trainer Nic Lynch joins to chat about Big Truzz's win in the Ellis Park Derby, and the return to the track for Owen Almighty.

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King's Plate 2025 | J.D. Fox 16:02

1M ago16:02

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J.D. is back, this time to chat Woodbine and the annual King's Plate, Canada's KY Derby. He joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville. You can tune in at 10:20 every Friday morning for Louie's horse racing guest and segment.

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SoCal Saturday | Del Mar Oaks Day 47:14

1M ago47:14

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Louie & Barry are back with another edition of SoCal Saturday! They're presented by WWW.AMWAGER.COM! Check them out right now - they're live in California, and are offering a 100% deposit match up to $150 for new customers.

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Ellis Park Saturday | Barry Spears 22:42

1M ago22:42

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A quick, handicapping only segment with Barry.

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From shooting victim to joining the NYPD: Katrina Brownlee’s miraculous journey 34:17

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At just 22 years old, Katrina Brownlee was shot 10 times by her fiancé and left for dead. She miraculously survived and became a decorated NYPD detective, a mentor and the founder of a nonprofit support group for at-risk women. She also made history as the first Black woman to serve on the protective detail of a New York City mayor. Brownlee’s powe…

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BloodHorse Monday 8/11/25 58:31

1M ago58:31

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Louie & Sean are back for another edition of BloodHorse Monday. They welcome Hunter Rankin from Flying Dutchmen, and celebrate Big Truzz's Ellis Park Derby win. He also announces the plans for Owen Almighty. Frank Angst joins to discuss the successes at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga sale.

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SoCal Saturday 8/9/25 | Del Mar 42:24

2M ago42:24

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Louie & Barry are back with another walk through the card at Del Mar. The G2 Yellow Ribbon Handicap is the feature. We're presented by AMWAGER! Check out www.amwager.com for a 100% deposit match for new customers!

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Ellis Park Derby 2025 | Joe Kristufek 18:07

2M ago18:07

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Louie welcomed Joe Kristufek from Ellis Park to ESPN Louisville. They discuss the Ellis Park Derby card.

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Ellis Park Derby 2025 | Handicapping Roundtable 46:07

2M ago46:07

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Louie leads a handicapping roundtable ahead of Ellis Park Derby Day! Chase & Barry from the Norotious OTB and Josh Rodriguez from the On The Wrong Lead join. Louie will be at Ellis on Sunday - say hi!

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Arlington Million 2025 | Jason Beem 18:56

2M ago18:56

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Track Announcer Jason Beem joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. More of a chat than a handicapping session.

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Will New Yorkers elect a Republican for mayor? Curtis Sliwa thinks so. 52:19

2M ago52:19

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Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the Guardian Angels, is making another attempt at running for mayor as the Republican nominee. With millions in matching funds and competitive polling numbers, Sliwa joined NY1’s Errol Louis to talk about his campaign and his potential path to victory. He discussed a range of issues, including animal welfare, public saf…

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KY Racing Spotlight 8/1/25 58:56

2M ago58:56

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Louie welcomes trainer Brian Knippenberg to the show.

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BloodHorse Monday 8/4/25 58:47

2M ago58:47

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Louie & Sean are back with three guests: Barry Irwin of Team Valor joins to celebrate their 200th graded stakes win Frank Angst joins from BH to discuss the Saratoga sale and Pat Chapman shared Smarty Jones stories

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Whitney Preview | Barry Spears 18:37

2M ago18:37

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Barry is back - and he joined Louie on ESPN Louisville to preview four of the stakes at Saratoga on Whitney Day.

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SoCal Saturdays 8/2/25 | Del Mar 51:07

2M ago51:07

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Louie & Barry are back w/ another rendition of SoCal Saturdays. The Grade 1 Hirsch is the feature. All of these episodes are presented by AMWAGER. Check out www.amwager.com for a 100% deposit match up to $150!

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KD Preview Wknd @ Ellis Park | J.D. Fox 40:47

2M ago40:47

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J.D. Fox (@horsetickets) joins Louie to look at the 7 turf stakes this weekend at Ellis Park. 6 of the races are win-and-ins for the Kentucky Downs meet, and the Grade 3 Pucker Up is Sunday for 3YO fillies.

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Will Democrats get a makeover after Mamdani’s win? 44:06

2M ago44:06

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It’s been over a month since Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani stunned the city with his victory in the Democratic mayoral primary, a result that has sent shockwaves through the political establishment. Among the most forceful responses came from longtime Democratic strategist Dr. Hank Sheinkopf, who warned, “If Mamdani is elected mayor, Jewish New…