Episodes

  • Republicans face the legislative gauntlet

    Republicans face the legislative gauntlet
    Apr 20 2026
    Republican leaders are entering yet another legislative gauntlet, with just a couple of weeks to pass a pair of high-profile bills despite a badly divided House Republican Conference, frustrated GOP senators and an itchy White House. Anna and Jake break down the latest on DHS funding, FISA and the SAVE America Act. Plus, Sen. John Fetterman’s (D-Pa.) voting record is fueling speculation that he could switch parties or leave the Democratic Party. Punchbowl News is on YouTube⁠. ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways⁠⁠ ⁠we’re investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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
  • Readback: Johnson's FISA failure

    Readback: Johnson's FISA failure
    Apr 18 2026
    Punchbowl News Defense Reporter Anthony Adragna joins host Max Cohen to discuss all the latest FISA drama. Plus, a recap of Anthony's trip to Philadelphia to host a bipartisan panel of governors on all things energy, gas prices and permitting reform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Johnson's FISA flop

    Johnson's FISA flop
    Apr 17 2026
    An audacious play by Speaker Mike Johnson to pass a five-year extension of Section 702 of FISA failed spectacularly just before 1:30 a.m., leaving House GOP leaders firmly stuck over how to address concerns from rank-and-file Republicans on the surveillance program. Jake breaks down the latest. Plus, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s case is putting the Congressional Black Caucus in a bind. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube⁠. ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways⁠⁠ ⁠we’re investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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
  • Fly Out Day: Virginia Democratic Sen. Warner discusses Iran conflict, redistricting and FISA debate

    Fly Out Day: Virginia Democratic Sen. Warner discusses Iran conflict, redistricting and FISA debate
    Apr 16 2026
    Sen. Mark Warner, the top Democrat in the Intelligence Committee, sits down with Jake Sherman to chat about the escalating Iran crisis, Virginia redistricting, FISA and much more. PLUS: CNBC's Emily Wilkins and our own Andrew Desiderio join after to unpack it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • The AI Innovators: The Economy

    The AI Innovators: The Economy
    Apr 16 2026
    In our last installment of The AI Innovators, Anna Palmer speaks with Punchbowl News Special Projects Reporter Shania Shelton about how artificial intelligence is helping employers and employees and affecting the economy. After that, Anna sits down with Lisa Gevelber, vice president and founder of Grow With Google, to discuss the technology company's work to create economic opportunities for all. They also discussed how AI can help small businesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Democrats' massive Israel shift

    Democrats' massive Israel shift
    Apr 16 2026
    40 Senate Democrats voted Wednesday to block a U.S. weapons sale to Israel, the latest sign of the party’s growing rift with the Netanyahu-led government over its continued military campaigns. Punchbowl News Congressional Reporter Max Cohen is back with Jake to discuss the latest. Plus, House and Senate Dems posted massive Q1 numbers — and what it means for the midterms. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube⁠. ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways⁠⁠ ⁠we’re investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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
  • GOP drama on both sides of the Capitol

    GOP drama on both sides of the Capitol
    Apr 15 2026
    Republicans on both sides of the Capitol are struggling this morning: House Republicans on FISA and Senate Republicans on reconciliation. Punchbowl News Congressional Reporter Max Cohen is back with Jake to discuss the latest. Plus, a scoop on a slew of offensive internet forum posts from a top Democrat running for an open congressional seat in Utah. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube⁠. ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways⁠⁠ ⁠we’re investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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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    12 mins
  • Johnson, Jeffries and the scandals

    Johnson, Jeffries and the scandals
    Apr 14 2026
    In the span of 55 minutes Monday evening, Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) both announced their resignations from the House. Punchbowl News Congressional Reporter Max Cohen is back with Jake to discuss how Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries each handled their ethics problems differently. Plus, President Donald Trump is officially on the clock among Senate Republicans to wind down his military campaign against Iran. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube⁠. ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways⁠⁠ ⁠we’re investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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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    11 mins