Podcast Episodes

The Readback: Dispatch from CES in Vegas

Tech reporter Ben Brody takes you behind the scenes of the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and how Congress may react to agentic artifici…

1 year ago

Inside the House Budget Committee's messy search for savings

Rep. Jodey Arrington "accidentally" pitched raising taxes in a presentation to House Republicans. Plus: Tulsi Gabbard changes her tune on Section 702…

1 year ago

Trump leans toward Johnson in reconciliation

President-elect Donald Trump came to the Capitol Wednesday night and met with Senate Republicans. There, Trump made it clear that he's leaning toward…

1 year ago

Inside the strategy as Trump meets with Senate Republicans today

President-elect Donald Trump is set to meet with Senate Republicans tonight on Capitol Hill. Plus: Some congressional Democrats are expressing a will…

1 year ago

Can Trump count on the Freedom Caucus?

President-elect Donald Trump's relationship with the House Freedom Caucus is growing tenuous. What does the future look like? Plus: The Senate eyes v…

1 year ago

We got snow! But Congress plans to be in session

It's election certification day on Capitol Hill, and Congress is coming in despite the snow. Plus: Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated to us …

1 year ago

The Readback: Freedom Caucus backs Johnson

Congressional reporters Mica Soellner and Max Cohen break down the speaker's race and how the House Freedom Caucus quickly shifted their support for …

1 year ago

It’s a new Congress but the same problems

Speaker Mike Johnson seeks another term leading the House of Representatives. Can he keep the gavel? Plus: It's syllabus week in the Senate.

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1 year ago

Roy holds the keys to Johnson’s speakership

Speaker Mike Johnson can only afford to lose one vote during the speakership election tomorrow. With Rep. Thomas Massie already committing to vote ag…

1 year ago

Can Johnson win? And at what cost?

Speaker Mike Johnson faces an uphill battle to keep his role leading the House of Representatives. Plus: Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schume…

1 year ago