Episodes

  • House Dems dominate airwaves in the final stretch

    House Dems dominate airwaves in the final stretch
    Nov 1 2024
    It's November, and Election day is just four days out. House Democrats are dominating on the air in the last sprint before Nov. 5. Plus: A look at House Minority Whip Katherine Clark and an update on House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • How Lawler is defying political gravity

    How Lawler is defying political gravity
    Oct 31 2024
    In New York's 17th District, GOP Rep. Mike Lawler is facing off against former Rep. Mondaire Jones in what is turning out to be a harder race for Democrats than expected. Plus: An update on the Nevada Senate race. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • GOP sets Nov. 13 for leadership showdowns

    GOP sets Nov. 13 for leadership showdowns
    Oct 30 2024
    Republicans on the Hill have set Nov. 13 as their day for leadership elections. Will they know if they're in the majority by then? Plus: Democrats look for a do-over on Long Island. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Johnson & Jeffries’ stops ahead of Election Day

    Johnson & Jeffries’ stops ahead of Election Day
    Oct 29 2024
    Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are making some last-minute stops ahead of Election Day — now just a week out. Plus: An update on the tightening Senate race in Pennsylvania and the latest from The Vault. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • McCormick looks beyond Trump base as PA race tightens

    McCormick looks beyond Trump base as PA race tightens
    Oct 28 2024
    With only eight days until Election Day, Republican Dave McCormick looks to broaden his appeal in the Pennsylvania Senate race. Plus: Racist remarks at Trump's rally in Madison Square Garden stir outrage and the latest from The Canvass. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • The Readback: Freedom Caucus and NRCC play nice, for now

    The Readback: Freedom Caucus and NRCC play nice, for now
    Oct 26 2024
    Punchbowl News reporters Max Cohen and Melanie Zanona discuss the unusual alliance developing between the NRCC and the House Freedom Caucus as both organizations fight to keep House Republicans in the majority. This story was part of The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • What’s at stake in the race to succeed McConnell

    What’s at stake in the race to succeed McConnell
    Oct 25 2024
    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 analysis of the Senate GOP leadership race. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • Political campaigns shift from broadcast to streaming

    Political campaigns shift from broadcast to streaming
    Oct 24 2024
    As traditional TV loses relevance, political campaigns are making the shift to advertise more and more on streaming. Plus: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell tries to prevent what he sees as a dangerous weakening of the job he’s held for many years. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins