Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDay 101: Big tests for Trump's economic agenda
Republicans are bracing for several flashpoints today that will tell us about the economic and political ramifications of President Donald Trump's ta…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Can Republicans meet the new July 4 deadline?
House Republicans have a new, patriotic deadline for their bill enacting President Donald Trump’s domestic legislative agenda: the Fourth of July. Ca…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Trump, Congress and the next 100 days
Anna and Jake reflect on President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office and preview what's next. Plus, anti-abortion groups are urging lawmakers t…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
The Readback: The GOP’s Medicaid mess
Punchbowl News reporter Samantha Handler breaks down the Medicaid fight and how Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans need to find $880 billion i…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Booker backs Schatz for No. 2 leadership slot
Jake discusses Sen. Cory Booker's endorsement of Sen. Brian Schatz in his yet-to-be-announced bid to become the next Senate Democratic whip. Plus, a …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
What Durbin's retirement means for Democratic leadership
Anna and Jake discuss Sen. Dick Durbin's big announcement that he won't seek reelection, and they break down the chain reaction that follows. Plus, D…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
What the House has on deck
Anna and Jake take a detailed look at the House Republican leadership’s schedule for May. Plus, Marco Rubio wants to overhaul the State Department — …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Treasury eyes debt limit end date
Anna and Jake talk all things debt limit with the Treasury Department set to give Congress its estimate next week for a debt limit X date. Plus, can …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
House GOP leaders eye early May rescissions vote
Anna and Jake discuss House GOP leaders' tentative plan to vote on President Trump’s rescissions package during the week of May 5. Plus, House Republ…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
The Readback: Vulnerable Republicans send a warning on Medicaid
Punchbowl News congressional reporter Mica Soellner goes behind the scenes of a big story we broke this week on the new flashing warning signs vulner…
8 months, 3 weeks ago