Podcast Episodes

Introducing The Portal with Enbloc AI

Punchbowl News is excited to introduce The Portal with Enbloc AI. The Portal will include integrated news, congressional directories, legislative tex…

1 year, 3 months ago

The Readback: Pulling back the curtain on the Gaetz nomination

Punchbowl News reporters Max Cohen and Melanie Zanona discuss President-elect Donald Trump's stunning move to tap Rep. Matt Gaetz to be the next atto…

1 year, 3 months ago

The ‘Mike and John’ show to open soon

With a Republican trifecta — control of the House, Senate and White House — how will the GOP leaders work with President-elect Donald Trump? Plus: A …

1 year, 3 months ago

Trump opens the flood Gaetz

How is Congress reacting to Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination to be attorney general? Plus: The Congressional Hispanic Caucus seeks a new messaging strate…

1 year, 3 months ago

Senate GOP to choose a new leader for the first time in 18 years

Senate Republicans are set to pick a new leader today. Sens. Rick Scott, John Cornyn and John Thune are all vying for the top spot. Plus: The House G…

1 year, 3 months ago

What to watch as Congress returns

Congress returns to Capitol Hill today, and this week will be a busy one as the lame-duck session kicks off.

Want more in-depth daily coverage from Co…

1 year, 4 months ago

Trump is bending Washington to his will

President-elect Donald Trump is getting involved in the Senate GOP leadership race. Plus: House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik is taking …

1 year, 4 months ago

The Readback: The Senate GOP leadership race kicks into high gear

Punchbowl News reporters Max Cohen and Andrew Desiderio take you behind the scenes of the marathon race between Sens. John Thune, John Cornyn and Ric…

1 year, 4 months ago

Mike Johnson's paper-thin majority

Control of the House is still up in the air. If Republicans do hold onto power, Speaker Mike Johnson will be forced to govern with a paper-thin major…

1 year, 4 months ago

The power in Trump’s Washington

Who is going to have power come January when Trump is sworn in for a second term? Plus: House Republican leadership looks to lock down their position…

1 year, 4 months ago