Podcast Episodes

The Readback: Millsmentum builds in Maine

Max and Ally discuss how Senate Democratic leaders are closer than ever to landing Maine Gov. Janet Mills, their top recruit to take on GOP Sen. Susa…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Thune on FOD: Dems want a shutdown

Anna and Jake discuss their wide-ranging Fly Out Day conversation with Senate Majority Leader John Thune. Thune weighed in on the looming government …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Senate Majority Leader Thune on political violence, shutdowns and tariffs

Punchbowl News co-founders Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer sit down with Senate Majority Leader John Thune for an exclusive interview.
They discuss:
- The…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

The Creator Economy: Content to Commerce

Punchbowl News Policy Reporter Samantha Handler joins Max Cohen to discuss the story of Cassey Ho, who went from a solo creator to running a multi-mi…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

What happened to our politics?

Anna and Jake take a hard look at the rise of political violence in America following the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk — and what it means …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Dems are digging in for a funding fight

Congress is barreling toward another funding showdown — and the odds of a shutdown are rising. Anna and Jake break down Senate Majority Leader John T…

6 months ago

The Hill is waiting on Trump

The government funding fight is taking center stage as both parties wait on President Donald Trump’s next move. Plus, a key Republican backs Trump’s …

6 months ago

GOP leaders need a funding plan

There are just 22 days until the shutdown deadline and Republicans need a plan. Plus: Anna and Jake break down how the numbers in the House are about…

6 months ago

The Readback: 'Fly Out Day' premieres

Max has Jake Sherman on to discuss the premiere of "Fly Out Day," Punchbowl News' weekly show. Jake offers a behind-the-scenes look at how it all cam…

6 months ago

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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6 months ago