Podcast Episodes

Venezuela tests Democrats

Democrats are split on how far to go in pushing back on President Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela as a war powers vote gains momentum. Anna and J…

2 months ago

Congress steps on the gas pedal

Congress is back — and January is off to a chaotic start. Anna and Jake break down a packed week of votes on war powers, health care, veto overrides …

2 months ago

Venezuela: Trump's biggest challenge to the Hill yet

President Donald Trump’s ouster of Nicolás Maduro is putting Congress at the center of a high-stakes foreign policy showdown, with top administration…

2 months ago

The Readback: 5 years of Punchbowl News

Punchbowl News founders Anna Palmer, Jake Sherman and John Bresnahan join Max Cohen to reflect on the company's fifth anniversary. They share some st…

2 months ago

The Readback: What is Brendan Carr up to?

Punchbowl News Tech Reporter Diego Areas Munhoz joins Max to discuss the Punchbowl News Tech Quarterly newsletter that came out on Tuesday.

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Schumer's bad year

It’s our final episode of 2025! Anna and Jake break down Chuck Schumer’s bruising year as Senate minority leader, from shutdown politics to a rocky p…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Fly Out Day: NY GOP Rep. Mike Lawler on defying leadership

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler stopped by the townhouse to break down his chaotic week with Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman. PLUS stellar panelists John Bresnaha…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Discharges, discord and drama: Inside the House

It’s been a stunning week in the House for Speaker Mike Johnson as four moderate Republicans handed Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries a win on enhanced…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Decision time for House GOP mods

House Republicans are split over whether to extend Obamacare subsidies — and moderates may be inching toward a discharge petition. Anna and Jake brea…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

House GOP's health care week goes sideways

Happy 40th to Jake Sherman — and what a week to celebrate. Anna and Jake break down the House GOP’s latest healthcare meltdown and whether Congress i…

2 months, 2 weeks ago