Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 months ago
Sherrod Brown’s race against the machine
Sen. Sherrod Brown faces a tough reelection bid as he relies on voters splitting their tickets in the Buckeye State. Plus: Speaker Mike Johnson raise…
1 year, 8 months ago
The Readback: On the ground in the swingiest of swing states
Punchbowl News reporters Max Cohen and Mica Soellner take you behind the scenes of two congressional races in Pennsylvania, in the 1st and 10th Distr…
1 year, 8 months ago
The world according to Mike Johnson
After almost a year of holding the speaker's gavel, we check in with Mike Johnson on the road in Lancaster, Pa. Plus: Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) faces…
1 year, 8 months ago
Can Dems beat Scott Perry?
The race to represent Pennsylvania's 10th District is much closer than anyone anticipated with Janelle Stelson climbing in the polls against Rep. Sco…
1 year, 8 months ago
How Milton and the Middle East will shape Congress' fall
When Congress returns later this fall, they'll have to contend with the fallout from Hurricane Milton and an ongoing crisis in the Middle East. Plus:…
1 year, 8 months ago