Podcast Episodes

Venezuela tests Democrats

Democrats are split on how far to go in pushing back on President Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela as a war powers vote gains momentum. Anna and Jake discuss the latest. Plus, Congress is barrelin…

Published on 1 day, 1 hour ago

Congress steps on the gas pedal

Congress is back — and January is off to a chaotic start. Anna and Jake break down a packed week of votes on war powers, health care, veto overrides and more. Plus, what lawmakers learned (and didn’t…

Published on 2 days, 1 hour ago

Venezuela: Trump's biggest challenge to the Hill yet

President Donald Trump’s ouster of Nicolás Maduro is putting Congress at the center of a high-stakes foreign policy showdown, with top administration officials heading to Capitol Hill today to answer…

Published on 3 days, 1 hour ago

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 5 days 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, 5 days 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, 6 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, 6 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks, 1 day 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 3 weeks, 2 days ago