The Daily Punch

4.3 (662)
POLITICS
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Weekday mornings, The Daily Punch brings you inside Capitol Hill, the White House and Washington for an unfiltered look at the key players and stakes of all major issues of the day. Power. People. Politics. Hosted by Punchbowl News founders, journalists and best-selling authors Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman.

1D AGO

The Readback: The all-night markup survival guide

Vault co-author Laura Weiss takes you inside the room of the House Ways and Means Committee’s 17-and-a-half hour markup of the GOP tax bill on Tuesday. 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

15 min
2D AGO

The GOP's last-minute mess

Speaker Mike Johnson’s House Republican Conference is in the midst of a low-grade rebellion against the GOP’s reconciliation proposal. Plus, Anna and Jake discuss the latest in the Michigan 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

15 min
3D AGO

The biggest reconciliation meeting yet

Today, Speaker Mike Johnson will bring together the warring factions inside the House GOP. Anna and Jake preview what to expect. Plus, inside President Donald Trump's unusually active role in the Senate's consideration of his diplomatic nominees. 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

13 min
4D AGO

Inside the marathon markups

While you were sleeping, key House committees were sparring over Republicans’ plans for taxes and Medicaid spending cuts in reconciliation. Plus, Rep. Bill Huizenga is staffing up ahead of a potential Senate bid. 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

16 min
5D AGO

The Future of Medicine: State of Play

Punchbowl News' Special Projects Editor Elvina Nawaguna joins Anna Palmer to discuss how four key factors — regulations, innovation, profit and technological advancements — are shaping the future of medicine. 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

10 min
5D AGO

It's markup day!

It's markup day! Anna and Jake break down what to expect from the three key House committees slated to mark up their reconciliation bills. Plus, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is placing holds on all DOJ political appointees in response to President Trump’s acceptance of a jet from Qatar’s royal family. 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

13 min
6D AGO

Why we're in for a wild reconciliation week

With just eight legislative days until the Memorial Day recess, this is another huge week for House Republicans and their quest to pass a reconciliation package. Plus, Sen. John Cornyn is trailing Ken Paxton by 16 points in a new poll. 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

14 min
MAY 10

The Readback: The rocky start to appropriations

Samantha Handler talks about FBI Director Kash Patel's hearing with House Appropriators this past week and his opposition to the White House’s recommendation of a $500 million cut to the FBI. 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

16 min

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Introducing The Daily Punch

Power, People, Politics. The Daily Punch will bring you closer to the news, and help you better understand Washington’s leadership. Subscribe now for new episodes daily. Launching February 1st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

01/14/2021

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662 Ratings

No one cares

10/02/2024

Cme2see

No one cares about where exactly Tim Walz was in 1989 for Tiananmen Square. That was just a “ gotcha” question not worthy of a debate. My main takeaway is that JD wouldn’t commit to respecting the outcome of this election.
Good insider info but horrible copy read

Apr 10

JDC85DC

This is a podcast for policy/political geeks. Some insider stuff not presented in the most enjoyable way as the broadcast voices are horrible. But the worst part of the cast is the guy who does the ad reads - literally fingernails on chalkboard horrible. Thank God for the 30 second fast forward when I hear his monotone reading voice.
Critical daily listen

Feb 11

agcanog

A must listen on my daily commute, and now also loving The Readback with Andrew D, who does an awesome job. In increasingly volatile times, TDP has become a trusted, efficient daily news source.
Waste of time

Feb 2

Still Republican

What a waste of time listening to this newest episode that’s basically about how great it was to see GOP members at Doral Highlighting how they were dressed and hanging out by the pool with them. I guess this is hard hitting news from Punchbowl 🙄. Why are you pretending to do political coverage while mostly discussing clothing & music

Weekday mornings, The Daily Punch brings you inside Capitol Hill, the White House and Washington for an unfiltered look at the key players and stakes of all major issues of the day. Power. People. Politics. Hosted by Punchbowl News founders, journalists and best-selling authors Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman.