Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat’s at stake in the race to succeed McConnell
Speaker Mike Johnson has been on the job for one year today, a review of the Louisiana Republican's first year leading the House. Plus: A SWOT analys…
1 year, 4 months ago
Political campaigns shift from broadcast to streaming
As traditional TV loses relevance, political campaigns are making the shift to advertise more and more on streaming. Plus: Senate Minority Leader Mit…
1 year, 4 months ago
Scalise plots for a Trump win
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is in Tucson, Ariz., and Jake spoke with him about his plans should Donald Trump win the presidency. Republicans …
1 year, 4 months ago
Chuck Grassley at 91: The next Judiciary chair
Sen. Chuck Grassley, 91 years old, is in line to head up the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee in the next Congress if Republicans win control of t…
1 year, 4 months ago
Hakeem Jeffries' path to power
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is remaining cautious as the hype around him builds. With 15 days until Election Day, what does the New York De…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Readback: The other side of the campaign trail
Punchbowl News founder Jake Sherman joins congressional reporter Max Cohen to chat about Speaker Mike Johnson on the campaign trail and Rep. Jim Jord…
1 year, 4 months ago
The center of the political universe
Hello from Michigan, the center of the political universe. Plus: Incoming members dole out cash to their campaign committees, and a sleeper race in M…
1 year, 4 months ago
Jim Jordan's ambitions
What does Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) really want? The uncertainty around that question vexes Speaker Mike Johnson and House Majority Leader Steve Scali…
1 year, 4 months ago
Inside the races for Hill leadership
With Election Day 20 days out, what is going to happen with congressional leadership in the lame-duck session? Plus: Senate Republicans rely on Trump…
1 year, 4 months ago
Inside the national contest to be Senate GOP leader
Senate Minority Whip John Thune took his campaign for GOP leader to Fort Wayne, Ind. What's next in the race to succeed Mitch McConnell? Plus: The la…
1 year, 4 months ago