Podcast Episodes

Fly Out Day: What's Next In Shutdown Standoff?: No. 2 Dem On Their Strategy

Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer sit down with Democratic Whip Katherine Clark to unpack Democrats’ strategy through the shutdown. Then Geoff Bennett and Julie Tsirkin join for analysis — and a fresh rou…

Published on 15 hours ago

Is there life in the Senate?

It’s Day 30 of the government shutdown, and there’s still no clear off-ramp. Anna and Jake break down the latest signs of movement in the Senate.

Plus: President Trump announces a surprise trade deal…

Published on 1 day, 3 hours ago

Scalise's chief is leaving the Hill

Steve Scalise’s top aide is leaving and it’s raising big questions about the Louisiana Republican’s political future. Plus: Republicans are already bracing for a brutal internal fight over healthcare…

Published on 2 days, 3 hours ago

Thune skeptical of one-off funding bills

It’s Day 28 of the shutdown and the pressure is rising. Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed deep skepticism of one-off funding bills as SNAP and air traffic control disruptions loom. Plus: In…

Published on 3 days, 3 hours ago

Shutdown Day 27: SNAP on the brink

It’s Day 27 of the government shutdown — and there’s no end in sight. President Trump is abroad and the House has been out of session for 38 days. Anna and Jake break down the stakes as air traffic c…

Published on 4 days, 3 hours ago

The Readback: Redistricting gone wild

Ally and Max discuss the growing redistricting battle across 15 states and what it means for future elections. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchb…

Published on 6 days, 2 hours ago

How James Blair sees the shutdown

It’s Day 24 of the shutdown and there’s still no off-ramp in sight. Anna and Jake recap their Fly Out Day conversation with top Trump advisor and White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair.

Plus: …

Published on 1 week ago

Fly Out Day: Inside the West Wing with James Blair

White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair joins Anna and Jake at the Punchbowl News Townhouse to take us inside the government shutdown, now on its 23rd day. • Shutdown: W.H. invites Senate to Ro…

Published on 1 week ago

Senate Dems harden with no exit strategy

It’s Day 23 of the shutdown and there’s still no off-ramp in sight. Anna and Jake break down the competing Senate proposals to pay federal workers and why neither side is blinking. 

Plus: Inside the …

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

Could Congress punt on funding for the year?

It’s Day 22 of the shutdown and a year-long CR could be on the table. Jake and Anna break down what that would mean for Speaker Mike Johnson, appropriators and the rest of Washington.

Plus: Redistric…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago