Podcast Episodes

The Readback: 5 years of Punchbowl News

Punchbowl News founders Anna Palmer, Jake Sherman and John Bresnahan join Max Cohen to reflect on the company's fifth anniversary. They share some stories from over the years and what they are lookin…

Published on 1 day, 13 hours ago

The Readback: What is Brendan Carr up to?

Punchbowl News Tech Reporter Diego Areas Munhoz joins Max to discuss the Punchbowl News Tech Quarterly newsletter that came out on Tuesday.

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Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Schumer's bad year

It’s our final episode of 2025! Anna and Jake break down Chuck Schumer’s bruising year as Senate minority leader, from shutdown politics to a rocky path ahead in 2026.

Plus, Rep. Mike Lawler joined …

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Fly Out Day: NY GOP Rep. Mike Lawler on defying leadership

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler stopped by the townhouse to break down his chaotic week with Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman. PLUS stellar panelists John Bresnahan and Mychael Schnell brought us their insights.

L…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Discharges, discord and drama: Inside the House

It’s been a stunning week in the House for Speaker Mike Johnson as four moderate Republicans handed Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries a win on enhanced Obamacare premium subsidies, upending the GOP’s a…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Decision time for House GOP mods

House Republicans are split over whether to extend Obamacare subsidies — and moderates may be inching toward a discharge petition. Anna and Jake break down the latest. Plus: New details of a brewing …

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

House GOP's health care week goes sideways

Happy 40th to Jake Sherman — and what a week to celebrate. Anna and Jake break down the House GOP’s latest healthcare meltdown and whether Congress is barreling toward a Jan. 30 shutdown. Plus: New D…

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Inside new House health care drama

It’s a make-or-break week for health care on Capitol Hill. Anna and Jake unpack Speaker Mike Johnson’s scramble to keep moderates on board as the House GOP’s health care bill runs into fresh turbulen…

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

The Readback: Launching a defense vertical — with sushi!

Defense reporter Anthony Adragna takes you behind the scenes of what it's been like to report on the Pentagon boat strikes and NDAA. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featu…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump’s redistricting crash

Republicans’ redistricting push is falling flat. Anna and Jake break down how President Donald Trump’s aggressive map strategy backfired across key states. Plus, inside today’s high-stakes House GOP …

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago