Podcast Episodes

The Ones to Watch: Advancing with AI - Workforce

Punchbowl News policy reporter Samantha Handler joins Anna Palmer to discuss artificial intelligence and the workforce. Plus: Details from Mica Soell…

9 months, 2 weeks ago

How Republicans are speeding up reconciliation

Jake breaks down the two dynamics on Wednesday that have sped up reconciliation. Plus, what Rep. Jan Schakowsky's challenger says about the longtime …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

GOP leaders get unified on reconciliation

Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman gives the latest updates on reconciliation. Plus, a look at Sen. Roger Wicker's balancing act.

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

The senators we're watching as House pitches its budget

Anna and Jake discuss reconciliation and the senators to watch as Republicans try to push Trump's agenda. Plus, the Atlantic's bombshell reporting on…

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside the week's most important Hill meeting

Anna and Jake discuss the big reconciliation meeting that will dominate this week. Plus, who we're watching and the storylines that could get a lot o…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

The Readback: The Zooms behind the firings

Tech reporter Ben Brody brings you behind the scenes of a Zoom call with Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya, two Democratic members of the Fed…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s power play

With Congress out on recess this week, Anna reflects on President Donald Trump's moves to cement his power while the legislative body was gone. Plus,…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

The 2026 House battlefield is smaller than ever

Anna and Jake take a look at the ever-shrinking battleground for the House majority. Plus, inside Speaker Mike Johnson's options if the House GOP tri…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside how Schatz is angling for leadership

Sen. Brian Schatz was one of 10 Senate Democrats who voted to advance the GOP-drafted government funding bill last week. Anna and Jake discuss Schatz…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

What Ken Paxton told us about John Cornyn

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is plotting to take on Sen. John Cornyn in a Texas battle royale. Plus, Senate Budget Republicans are set to huddle…

9 months, 4 weeks ago