The podcast episodes provide important context and analysis on Donald Trump's successful 2016 presidential campaign, which disrupted traditional political norms and leveraged data-driven and digital strategies to secure an unlikely victory.

The first episode, "Meet the Trump Campaign's A.I. Guy", delves into the role of Brad Parscale, the digital campaign operative behind Trump's 2016 win, and how he advised conservatives on using AI in their campaigns.

The second episode, "The Bernie Effect, 2016-Present w/ Matt Karp", compares the dynamics of Trump's 2016 Republican primary run to a potential repeat scenario for Bernie Sanders in 2020, providing insights into the broader political forces at play.