Episodes

  • The Readback: Outrage in the Senate over Padilla chaos

    The Readback: Outrage in the Senate over Padilla chaos
    Jun 14 2025
    Andrew Desiderio breaks down the Senate's response to California Sen. Alex Padilla getting shoved and thrown to the floor by federal agents at DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's press conference in Los Angeles on Thursday. This story was featured in 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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    13 mins
  • War abroad. Chaos at home.

    War abroad. Chaos at home.
    Jun 13 2025
    Anna and Jake discuss the Israeli attacks against Iranian nuclear and military sites on Thursday night. Plus, in the United States, the national political scene is on the verge of boiling over. Anna and Jake reflect on this brutally partisan 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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    14 mins
  • The Creator Economy: Setting the Stage

    The Creator Economy: Setting the Stage
    Jun 12 2025
    Punchbowl News Technology Reporter Ben Brody joins Max Cohen to discuss the impact content creators have on the U.S. economy and the policy conversation in Washington. Plus, details from his conversation with Kent Rollins, an Oklahoma-based chef known on YouTube as Cowboy Kent. Check out The Creator Economy. 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
  • 'To hell with Congress'

    'To hell with Congress'
    Jun 12 2025
    Anna and Jake discuss FY2026 funding as the House is set to vote today on a $9 billion-plus rescissions package. Plus, the Senate makes moves to change the "Big, Beautiful Bill." 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
  • How the White House is selling Trump’s agenda

    How the White House is selling Trump’s agenda
    Jun 11 2025
    Anna and Jake discuss how the White House is selling President Donald Trump’s agenda to Senate Republicans. Plus, can the White House force a new congressional map on Texas Republicans? 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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    17 mins
  • How the funding battle is colliding with reconciliation

    How the funding battle is colliding with reconciliation
    Jun 10 2025
    Anna and Jake take a look at how the reconciliation fight is impacting what’s already going to be a brutal partisan struggle over FY2026 government spending. Plus, how Senate Majority Leader John Thune is saving stablecoin reform. 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
  • How the Senate can make reconciliation deadline

    How the Senate can make reconciliation deadline
    Jun 9 2025
    Jake discusses how the Senate can meet its July 4 reconciliation deadline. Plus, President Donald Trump’s L.A. National Guard move is spurring a huge partisan brawl. 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
  • The Readback: Washington’s big break up

    The Readback: Washington’s big break up
    Jun 7 2025
    Congressional reporter Mica Soellner breaks down the falling out between Donald Trump and Elon Musk over the reconciliation bill earlier this week. This story was featured in 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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    14 mins
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