On NOTUS

On NOTUS

Hosted by Reese Gorman, a well-sourced congressional reporter who walks the halls of Capitol Hill every day, each episode explores a member's background, their journey to Washington, and the issues that motivate them.

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May 20, 2026 28 mins
New Democrat Coalition Chairman and Illinois Democratic Congressman Brad Schneider sits down with NOTUS’ Daniella Diaz to talk about his anti-corruption midterm agenda, Hasan Piker, and his expectations for the 2028 Democratic primary. On NOTUS is a production of NOTUS, with marketing and production support from The Podglomerate. You can find more about NOTUS at ⁠⁠notus.com/podcast⁠⁠ and follow us @notusreports. NOTUS is a newsro...
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Arizona Democratic Senator Mark Kelly sits down with NOTUS’ Igor Bobic to talk about the Trump administration’s handling of the war in Iran, political violence and his potential 2028 presidential candidacy. Kelly, a former astronaut, also talks about aliens and his views on Mars. On NOTUS is a production of NOTUS, with marketing and production support from The Podglomerate. You can find more about NOTUS at ⁠⁠notus.com/podcast⁠⁠ an...
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Suzan DelBene sits down with NOTUS’ Daniella Diaz to talk about the ongoing redistricting fight, the party’s midterm strategy and what Democrats will do if they win the majority in the House. DelBene and Diaz also talk about the importance of lessons learned in the 2024 cycle and her expectations for election night. On NOTUS is a production of NOTUS, with marketing and production s...
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National Republican Congressional Committee Chair Richard Hudson joins NOTUS’ Reese Gorman to talk about how changing maps may impact House control in November, and why he thinks mid-decade redistricting has been a “good thing.” Hudson, a North Carolina Republican, also talks about the potential electoral effects of rising gas prices and where Republicans can do a better job on messaging.On NOTUS is a production of NOTUS, with mark...
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Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries sits down with NOTUS’ Kadia Goba this week to talk about redistricting, censures and ethics investigations, and why he has no regrets about kicking George Santos out of Congress. Jeffries and Kadia also talk about their hometown of Brooklyn and his favorite Biggie Smalls lyric. On NOTUS is a production of NOTUS, with marketing and production support from The Podglomerate. You can find more abou...
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Rep. Tim Burchett, a Tennessee Republican known for his one-liners and for building skateboards, talks to host Reese Gorman about why he thinks the public should “100%” be able to see the evidence he’s seen that aliens exist. He also talks about his relationship with President Donald Trump and the ethics scandals that have been rocking Congress of late. On NOTUS is a production of NOTUS, with marketing and production support from T...
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a New Jersey Democrat who serves as vice chair for the Problem Solvers Caucus, talks to host Reese Gorman about why he’ll still work with Republicans even if Democrats win back the House and Senate. He also talks about how Congress could do a better job of holding members accountable in the wake of several recent ethics scandals in the House. On NOTUS is a production of NOTUS, with marketing and production...
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April 13, 2026 28 mins
Congress is back after a two-week recess and has a lot on its agenda. The Department of Homeland Security is still shut down, and the war in Iran is ongoing, with the Strait of Hormuz — a critical passageway for 20% of the world’s oil — mostly closed off. NOTUS reporter Oriana González is joined by her colleagues Kadia Goba, Al Weaver, Anna Kramer and Joe Gould for a roundtable discussion on the news of the week. On NOTUS is a...
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In today’s On NOTUS, Rep. Ben Cline, a Republican lawmaker from Virginia, tells host Reese Gorman that President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran was “a must-do for America.” They also discuss redistricting efforts in Virginia and what it’s like being in both the Freedom Caucus and the Problem Solvers Caucus. On NOTUS is a production of NOTUS, with marketing and production support from The Podglomerate. You can find more abou...
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In today’s On NOTUS, Rep. August Pfluger, the chair of the Republican Study Committee, talks to host Reese Gorman about why he’s optimistic the Republican Congress can pass another budget reconciliation bill despite its incredibly small majority. On NOTUS is a production of NOTUS, with marketing and production support from The Podglomerate. You can find more about NOTUS at ⁠notus.com/podcast⁠ and follow us @notusreports. NOTUS is a...
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In today’s On NOTUS, Rep. Yassamin Ansari speaks with host Daniella Diaz about her experience as the only Iranian American Democrat in Congress as the war with Iran continues. She described her “mixed emotions” of fear, anxiety and hope “because this is kind of the first time that Iranians have seen outside intervention of some sort.” But at the same time, she believes the war is “wildly, wildly illegal.” She also discusses who she...
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In this week’s On NOTUS, Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma sits down with host Reese Gorman to talk about the status of the Department of Homeland Security funding negotiations, his colleague Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to run DHS and why voting to change the filibuster, even to pass bills he supports, would be like “handing my keys” to someone trying to steal his car. On NOTUS is a production of NOTUS, with marketing and product...
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More than 100 House Republicans flew to President Trump’s golf resort in Doral, Florida, last week to plot their plan to win the midterms. In a special episode of On NOTUS, Reese Gorman, Daniella Diaz and Oriana González open their reporters’ notebooks to tell us what they saw on the ground and what the GOP political and policy priorities look like. On NOTUS is a production of NOTUS, with marketing and production support from The ...
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In a special edition of On NOTUS from the House Republican retreat at President Trump’s golf resort in Doral, Reese Gorman talks to House Speaker Mike Johnson about why the mission is “virtually accomplished” in Iran, how he plans to improve GOP messaging on their accomplishments ahead of the midterms and his late-night phone calls with President Trump. On NOTUS is a production of NOTUS, with marketing and production support from ...
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Sen. Chris Murphy, a Democrat from Connecticut, is one of the most outspoken members of his party when it comes to foreign policy. In this week’s On NOTUS, Murphy speaks with host Reese Gorman about why he thinks Democrats need to block all legislation in the Senate until there’s a vote on war authorization with Iran. He also discusses how his party can talk about affordability in the context of the war and what he thinks a 2028 no...
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With hotly contested races in both the Democratic and Republican Senate primaries, On NOTUS host Reese Gorman is joined by NOTUS reporters Daniella Diaz and Alex Roarty, as well as longtime Texas scribe Patrick Svitek, for a deep dive into the drama around the politics, ugly divorces and allegations of racism, and why President Donald Trump hasn’t endorsed a Republican candidate. On NOTUS is a production of NOTUS, with marketing...
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Rep. Sarah McBride, a Democrat from Delaware and the first openly transgender member of Congress, has introduced more bipartisan legislation than any other freshman. She joined NOTUS’ Oriana González this week and talked about getting Republicans to co-sponsor bills with her, how she decides to weigh in on LGBTQ issues and her current thinking on attending the State of the Union that many Democrats are boycotting.  On NOTUS is a...
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Rep. Robert Garcia, a Democrat who serves as the ranking member on the House Oversight Committee, has been at the forefront of Congress’ investigation into the Epstein files. He joined NOTUS’ Reese Gorman shortly after viewing the unredacted files at the DOJ and talked about people named in the files the committee wants to hear from — Bill Gates and Steve Bannon in particular. He also talked about being an openly gay member of Cong...
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Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro recently escorted 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father out of an ICE detention facility in Dilley, Texas. He joins NOTUS’ Reese Gorman to talk about the effort to get the child out of detention, his thoughts on funding ICE, the state of the Senate race in Texas and what it’s like being identical twins with another politician. On NOTUS is a production of NOTUS, with marketing and production sup...
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Republican Rep. Mike Lawler represents a swing district just north of New York City that was won by Kamala Harris in 2024, making him a constant target for Democrats. He joins NOTUS’ Reese Gorman for a conversation about how he makes deals in Congress and why he pushed for a health care subsidy deal — and shares his Donald Trump impression. On NOTUS is a production of NOTUS, with marketing and production support from The Podglomer...
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