Podcast Episodes

Senate readies daytime votes

With just four days until July 4, Anna and Jake discuss all things reconciliation and the upcoming vote-a-rama, diving into the strategic implication…

6 months, 1 week ago

The Readback: Republicans racing through reconciliation

Vault co-author Laura Weiss breaks down the news this week on two crucial fronts as Republican leaders push to close out the key sticking points on t…

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Is the July 4 deadline still doable?

Anna and Jake discuss the pressing issues facing the Senate as they approach the July 4 reconciliation deadline. Plus, Sen. John Cornyn is facing his…

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Senate GOP eyes delaying key Medicaid cut

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Senate Republicans are considering delaying a politically explosive Medicaid cut as they look for ways to win ove…

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Republicans hate the reconciliation bill

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There are just nine days until July 4, but there’s a problem — It seems like lots of Republicans loathe the GOP’s…

6 months, 2 weeks ago

The Future of Energy: State of Play

Technology Reporter Diego Munhoz joins Anna Palmer to discuss the way energy production is evolving and how policymakers are working with the industr…

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Senate gears up to jam the House

The Senate is about to jam the House on reconciliation — and many GOP senators are cheering it on. Plus, President Donald Trump took on Iran without …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

A monumental week for Trump

With 11 days until July 4, Anna and Jake discuss all things reconciliation as the GOP races to pass President Trump's legislative agenda. Plus, Trump…

6 months, 2 weeks ago

The Readback: Create a new financial system with one weird trick

Vault co-author Brendan Pedersen breaks down the Genius Act, the first piece of crypto legislation ever passed by the Senate. This story was featured…

6 months, 3 weeks ago

The Byrd begins its bath

Punchbowl News Reporter Max Cohen is back to talk all things reconciliation as the Senate Finance Committee begins its “Byrd Bath” process. Plus, the…

6 months, 3 weeks ago