Podcast Episodes

How the shutdown will end

Welcome back members of the House of Representatives! Anna and Jake break down the vote to reopen the government and what’s next for Speaker Mike Joh…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

How to judge Schumer after the shutdown

It’s Veterans Day — and the longest shutdown in U.S. history is finally nearing its end. Anna and Jake break down Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schume…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

The very bumpy end to the shutdown

It’s Day 41 of the shutdown — and Washington may finally be nearing a deal. Anna and Jake break down how Senate Democrats moved toward ending the sta…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Readback: A huge moment for Trump’s tariffs — and for Congress

Laura takes you behind the scenes of what it was like to report on the Supreme Court hearing on President Trump's tariffs. This story was featured in…

4 months ago

Why Senate Dems want to keep fighting

It’s Day 38 of the government shutdown — and no end in sight. Anna and Jake break down how the standoff hardened after Tuesday’s elections and Sen. C…

4 months ago

Fly Out Day: Sen. Chris Murphy Digs In

Sen. Chris Murphy stops by the townhouse to unpack Democrats’ Tuesday wins and what it means for the shutdown battle. Stick around after for a conver…

4 months ago

How Republicans lost their groove

President Donald Trump’s focus is drifting abroad just as his party faces mounting political headwinds at home. Anna and Jake break down how Trump’s …

4 months ago

Democrats' big night

It’s Day 36 of the government shutdown and Democrats are waking up to a big election-night boost.

Jake and Anna break down how Democrats’ sweeping wi…

4 months ago

Inside the talks to open the government

It’s Day 35 of the government shutdown — now tied for the longest in U.S. history. But for the first time in weeks, there’s movement on Capitol Hill:…

4 months ago

Polls, elections and shutdown talks

It’s Day 34 of the shutdown — and one year out from the midterms. Anna and Jake break down new polling and Trump’s approval numbers. Plus: A new GOP …

4 months ago