Podcast Episodes

What's at stake for Schumer and Thune

It’s Day 31 of the government shutdown — and there’s no end in sight. Jake breaks down how Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader John Thune are navigating the high-stakes fi…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Fly Out Day: What's Next In Shutdown Standoff?: No. 2 Dem On Their Strategy

Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer sit down with Democratic Whip Katherine Clark to unpack Democrats’ strategy through the shutdown. Then Geoff Bennett and Julie Tsirkin join for analysis — and a fresh rou…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Is there life in the Senate?

It’s Day 30 of the government shutdown, and there’s still no clear off-ramp. Anna and Jake break down the latest signs of movement in the Senate.

Plus: President Trump announces a surprise trade deal…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Scalise's chief is leaving the Hill

Steve Scalise’s top aide is leaving and it’s raising big questions about the Louisiana Republican’s political future. Plus: Republicans are already bracing for a brutal internal fight over healthcare…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Thune skeptical of one-off funding bills

It’s Day 28 of the shutdown and the pressure is rising. Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed deep skepticism of one-off funding bills as SNAP and air traffic control disruptions loom. Plus: In…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Shutdown Day 27: SNAP on the brink

It’s Day 27 of the government shutdown — and there’s no end in sight. President Trump is abroad and the House has been out of session for 38 days. Anna and Jake break down the stakes as air traffic c…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

The Readback: Redistricting gone wild

Ally and Max discuss the growing redistricting battle across 15 states and what it means for future elections. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchb…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

How James Blair sees the shutdown

It’s Day 24 of the shutdown and there’s still no off-ramp in sight. Anna and Jake recap their Fly Out Day conversation with top Trump advisor and White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair.

Plus: …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Fly Out Day: Inside the West Wing with James Blair

White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair joins Anna and Jake at the Punchbowl News Townhouse to take us inside the government shutdown, now on its 23rd day. • Shutdown: W.H. invites Senate to Ro…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Senate Dems harden with no exit strategy

It’s Day 23 of the shutdown and there’s still no off-ramp in sight. Anna and Jake break down the competing Senate proposals to pay federal workers and why neither side is blinking. 

Plus: Inside the …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago