Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchA big week in the battle for the House
Anna and Jake break down how the redistricting battles are shaping the 2026 landscape — with the Supreme Court hearing a pivotal Voting Rights Act ca…
8 months ago
White House: We’re ready for a long shutdown
It’s Day 14 of the government shutdown — and the White House is settling in for the long haul. As President Trump hosts foreign leaders in Washington…
8 months ago
Shutdown Day 13: House gone, Trump in Israel
It’s Day 13 of the government shutdown — and the House has gone AWOL. As President Trump travels through the Middle East, Washington faces a striking…
8 months ago
Fly Out Day: Sen. Ruben Gallego talks shutdown politics
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) comes to the Punchbowl News Townhouse to share his views on the government shutdown, now on its ninth day.
When will …8 months ago
The Readback: The House’s unusually quiet shutdown
Laura and Max discuss the government shutdown battle and the absence of House members. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest f…
8 months ago
Shutdown Day 10: Into a third week we go
It’s Day 10 of the government shutdown and pressure is rising as troops prepare to miss their first paychecks. Anna and Jake break down why negotiati…
8 months ago
The Creator Economy: Offline to Online
Punchbowl News Tech Reporter Ben Brody joins Max Cohen to discuss the story of Hercules Candy, a well-established business that took off during the C…
8 months, 1 week ago
Shutdown Day 9: No end in sight
The government shutdown hits Day 9 with no end in sight. Anna and Jake break down where the negotiations stand — and why both parties are digging in.…
8 months, 1 week ago
Will U.S. troops miss a payday?
Day 8 of the government shutdown — and tensions are mounting. Jake breaks down where negotiations stand, what’s at stake for 1.3 million service memb…
8 months, 1 week ago
Shutdown Day 7: Democrats hold firm
One week into the government shutdown — and no end in sight. Jake breaks down where negotiations stand, how both parties are digging in and what to m…
8 months, 1 week ago