Podcast Episodes

The Leader Look: Thune and Schumer

It’s Leader Look time! Anna and Jake discuss how Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are doing. 

Plus, President Dona…

11 months, 1 week ago

Funding wars begin

T-minus 82 days until the government-funding deadline and the appropriations process is getting messy. Anna and Jake discuss the latest developments.…

11 months, 1 week ago

Will the government shut down?

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The FY2026 government-funding deadline is just 83 days away. Will the government shut down? Anna and Jake discuss…

11 months, 1 week ago

The Future of Energy: A Leading Voice

Senior Congressional Reporter Ally Mutnick joins Anna to discuss her interview with Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.), to get his perspective on the f…

11 months, 1 week ago

Big, Beautiful Backlash

Anna and Jake discuss the backlash Republicans are facing over the reconciliation package.

Plus, a look at Sen. Tim Kaine's efforts to challenge Pre…

11 months, 1 week ago

OBBB is law. Now what?

With OBBB in the rearview, Anna and Jake discuss what’s next in President Donald Trump’s Washington. 

Plus, the latest from the Canvass: a majority o…

11 months, 1 week ago

The Readback: What’s the point of the Freedom Caucus?

Mica Soellner breaks down the changing dynamics of the House Freedom Caucus and how the One Big Beautiful Bill passed with only two Republicans votin…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Five takeaways from the GOP reconciliation drama

Anna and Jake review five takeaways from the GOP reconciliation drama and how the One Big Beautiful Bill will impact the 2026 midterm elections. Want…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Johnson and Trump on the brink of victory

It looks like Speaker Mike Johnson and President Donald Trump will make their July 4 deadline to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill. Jake joins Anna fro…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Showtime for Johnson

Anna and Jake break down the challenges faced by Speaker Mike Johnson in the House to pass President Donald Trump’s key legislative priorities before…

11 months, 2 weeks ago