Podcast Episodes

Johnson makes lots of news on 'Fly Out Day'

Speaker Mike Johnson stopped by the Punchbowl News Townhouse for the premiere of "Fly Out Day." Plus, the latest in redistricting news.

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Published on 1 day, 16 hours ago

Check out Fly Out Day! Speaker Mike Johnson on Shutdowns, Epstein & 2026

🚨 Fly Out Day Episode 1 🚨

Punchbowl News co-founders Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer sit down with Speaker Mike Johnson for an exclusive interview. They discuss:

• The possibility of a government shutd…

Published on 2 days, 2 hours ago

The Obamacare subsidy fight

Vulnerable Republicans are worried that Obamacare subsidies are set to expire at the end of the year. Plus, Speaker Mike Johnson is on Fly Out Day, coming out tonight.

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Published on 2 days, 16 hours ago

GOP heading in different directions as funding fight begins

The government funding deadline looms as the Republican trifecta that controls Washington pursues three different strategies. Plus, the increasingly difficult Senate map the GOP faces in 2026.

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Published on 3 days, 16 hours ago

Welcome back, lawmakers

With 28 days until the government shuts down, will Congress act in time to keep it open? Plus, Democrats target Sen. Susan Collins over stock trading.

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Published on 4 days, 16 hours ago

Congress’ plate is full after recess

Congress comes back tomorrow, and it's looking more and more likely that there will be a government shutdown before year's end. Plus the latest on the Texas GOP Senate primary.

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Published on 5 days, 13 hours ago

The Readback: How OBBB is playing in the swing states

Andrew Desiderio joins Max Cohen to talk about his recent travel to Arizona and Nevada, covering power in the Senate.

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Published on 2 weeks ago

The Punch Power Matrix

Punchbowl News Reporter Andrew Desiderio is back with Jake to break down the latest Punch Power Matrix. Plus: A look at Senate Democrats’ emerging strategy in the fall funding fight, and the latest m…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Can Rogers win in Michigan?

Can Mike Rogers win a Michigan Senate seat without President Trump on the ballot? Andrew Desiderio is back to dig into Rogers’ 2026 strategy. 

Plus: What’s on the non-shutdown legislative agenda this…

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Israel-Gaza and the Michigan Democratic primary

Democrats’ split over Israel is roiling Michigan’s must-watch Senate primary. Punchbowl News Reporter Andrew Desiderio joins Jake to discuss. 

Plus: California’s new map creates a slate of swing dist…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago