Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWe 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