Podcast Episodes

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: …

4 months, 3 weeks 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: …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump floats Ukraine security guarantees. Will Congress buy in?

Will Congress back Trump’s idea of U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine? Punchbowl News’ Andrew Desiderio joins Jake to discuss.

Plus: How Brian Scha…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

The hot House Arizona battlefield

A rare White House summit brings President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Europe’s top leaders to Washington — with Ukraine…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

The Readback: Senate Dems face a tough map

Anna and Jake take the reins of the Readback Podcast this week to talk about the tricky map Senate Democrats will face next year. Plus, the results o…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Democrats' new California map

President Donald Trump turns up the heat on Indiana Republicans and Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) steps into the national spotlight.  Plus, Jake and Anna…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside Trump's legislative plans for D.C.

Anna and Jake break down Trump’s push for a new D.C. security fund and the uphill battle it faces in Congress. Plus, a look at the GOP’s playbook for…

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump's BLS pick faces Senate test

Trump’s pick to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics faces a rocky Senate confirmation over his past comments on jobs data, Social Security, and more.…

4 months, 4 weeks ago

The 8-figure mission to try to rescue Cornyn

Sen. John Cornyn is in deep trouble. With polling showing him trailing Texas AG Ken Paxton by double digits, the Senate Leadership Fund is warning do…

4 months, 4 weeks ago

The 2026 Senate map: Hits and misses

Democrats see only a narrow path to reclaiming the Senate in 2026 — but a handful of key states could still deliver a surprise. Anna breaks down the …

5 months ago