Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchA short but busy week in the Senate
Congress responds to the assassination and attempted assassination of two Minnesota state lawmakers. Plus, Senate Finance Committee Republicans will …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
The Readback: Outrage in the Senate over Padilla chaos
Andrew Desiderio breaks down the Senate's response to California Sen. Alex Padilla getting shoved and thrown to the floor by federal agents at DHS Se…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
War abroad. Chaos at home.
Anna and Jake discuss the Israeli attacks against Iranian nuclear and military sites on Thursday night. Plus, in the United States, the national poli…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
The Creator Economy: Setting the Stage
Punchbowl News Technology Reporter Ben Brody joins Max Cohen to discuss the impact content creators have on the U.S. economy and the policy conversat…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
'To hell with Congress'
Anna and Jake discuss FY2026 funding as the House is set to vote today on a $9 billion-plus rescissions package. Plus, the Senate makes moves to chan…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
How the White House is selling Trump’s agenda
Anna and Jake discuss how the White House is selling President Donald Trump’s agenda to Senate Republicans. Plus, can the White House force a new co…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
How the funding battle is colliding with reconciliation
Anna and Jake take a look at how the reconciliation fight is impacting what’s already going to be a brutal partisan struggle over FY2026 government s…
9 months ago
How the Senate can make reconciliation deadline
Jake discusses how the Senate can meet its July 4 reconciliation deadline. Plus, President Donald Trump’s L.A. National Guard move is spurring a huge…
9 months ago
The Readback: Washington’s big break up
Congressional reporter Mica Soellner breaks down the falling out between Donald Trump and Elon Musk over the reconciliation bill earlier this week. T…
9 months ago
Why Musk could be a big problem for Trump
Jake takes a look at how how Elon Musk could be dangerous to President Donald Trump and the GOP. Plus, the race for a top House post has put the Cong…
9 months ago