Podcast Episodes

Check out Fly Out Day! Speaker Mike Johnson on Shutdowns, Epstein & 2026

🚨 Fly Out Day Episode 1 🚨

Punchbowl News co-founders Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer sit down with Speaker Mike Johnson for an exclusive interview. The…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Obamacare subsidy fight

Vulnerable Republicans are worried that Obamacare subsidies are set to expire at the end of the year. Plus, Speaker Mike Johnson is on Fly Out Day, c…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

GOP heading in different directions as funding fight begins

The government funding deadline looms as the Republican trifecta that controls Washington pursues three different strategies. Plus, the increasingly …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Welcome back, lawmakers

With 28 days until the government shuts down, will Congress act in time to keep it open? Plus, Democrats target Sen. Susan Collins over stock trading…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress’ plate is full after recess

Congress comes back tomorrow, and it's looking more and more likely that there will be a government shutdown before year's end. Plus the latest on th…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Readback: How OBBB is playing in the swing states

Andrew Desiderio joins Max Cohen to talk about his recent travel to Arizona and Nevada, covering power in the Senate.

Want more in-depth daily cover…

8 months ago

The Punch Power Matrix

Punchbowl News Reporter Andrew Desiderio is back with Jake to break down the latest Punch Power Matrix. Plus: A look at Senate Democrats’ emerging st…

8 months ago

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: …

8 months 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: …

8 months, 1 week 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…

8 months, 1 week ago