Podcast Episodes

OBBB is law. Now what?

With OBBB in the rearview, Anna and Jake discuss what’s next in President Donald Trump’s Washington. 

Plus, the latest from the Canvass: a majority o…

8 months ago

The Readback: What’s the point of the Freedom Caucus?

Mica Soellner breaks down the changing dynamics of the House Freedom Caucus and how the One Big Beautiful Bill passed with only two Republicans votin…

8 months ago

Five takeaways from the GOP reconciliation drama

Anna and Jake review five takeaways from the GOP reconciliation drama and how the One Big Beautiful Bill will impact the 2026 midterm elections. Want…

8 months ago

Johnson and Trump on the brink of victory

It looks like Speaker Mike Johnson and President Donald Trump will make their July 4 deadline to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill. Jake joins Anna fro…

8 months, 1 week ago

Showtime for Johnson

Anna and Jake break down the challenges faced by Speaker Mike Johnson in the House to pass President Donald Trump’s key legislative priorities before…

8 months, 1 week ago

The Future of Energy: Legislative Landscape

Congressional Reporter Mica Soellner joins Anna Palmer to discuss how key policy moves are shaping the energy industry now and into the future.

Want…

8 months, 1 week ago

Trump's agenda is on the brink

Senate Republicans are scrambling to finalize the reconciliation bill, with Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s vote hanging in the balance. Anna and Jake break do…

8 months, 1 week ago

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…

8 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…

8 months, 1 week 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…

8 months, 1 week ago