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Back to SearchThe 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.
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9 months, 3 weeks 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…
9 months, 3 weeks 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: …
9 months, 4 weeks 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: …
9 months, 4 weeks 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…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
The hot House Arizona battlefield
A rare White House summit brings President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Europe’s top leaders to Washington — with Ukraine…
10 months ago
The Readback: Senate Dems face a tough map
Anna and Jake take the reins of the Readback Podcast this week to talk about the tricky map Senate Democrats will face next year. Plus, the results o…
10 months ago
Democrats' new California map
President Donald Trump turns up the heat on Indiana Republicans and Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) steps into the national spotlight. Plus, Jake and Anna…
10 months ago
Inside Trump's legislative plans for D.C.
Anna and Jake break down Trump’s push for a new D.C. security fund and the uphill battle it faces in Congress. Plus, a look at the GOP’s playbook for…
10 months ago
Trump's BLS pick faces Senate test
Trump’s pick to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics faces a rocky Senate confirmation over his past comments on jobs data, Social Security, and more.…
10 months ago