Podcast Episodes

We got the Republicans’ budget plans

Jake discusses how Republicans are planning to structure their budget resolution. Plus, Republicans question Vice President JD Vance's push against t…

1 year, 2 months ago

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…

1 year, 2 months 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 …

1 year, 2 months 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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1 year, 2 months 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…

1 year, 2 months 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…

1 year, 2 months 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…

1 year, 2 months 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,…

1 year, 3 months 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…

1 year, 3 months 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…

1 year, 3 months ago