The Daily Punch
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.
Episodes
May 12, 2025 • 14 mins
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
Mark as Played
May 10, 2025 • 16 mins
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 abo...
Mark as Played
May 9, 2025 • 10 mins
So much about Republicans' reconciliation package is still undecided even though the GOP leadership says they’ve been working on it for more than six months. Plus, a bipartisan group of House members are eyeing a congressional stock-trading ban.
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
Mark as Played
May 8, 2025 • 10 mins
Jake breaks down why SALT Republicans have more leverage than you think. Plus, House and Senate GOP leaders are divided over Medicaid cuts, going in opposite directions on the biggest obstacle to their reconciliation package.
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
Mark as Played
May 7, 2025 • 14 mins
Anna and Jake take a look at the massive pressure Speaker Mike Johnson is facing in navigating Medicaid cuts. Plus, the Senate is barreling towards a showdown over its own rules and procedures.
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
Mark as Played
May 6, 2025 • 14 mins
Anna and Jake preview what to expect in reconciliation today. Plus, they take a look at how Republicans are trying to push back on the Democratic attacks when it comes to Medicaid.
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
Mark as Played
May 5, 2025 • 15 mins
Anna and Jake discuss the big question: Can House Republicans find a path forward on reconciliation? Plus, a look inside Sen. Brian Schatz's inner circle.
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
Mark as Played
May 3, 2025 • 17 mins
Diego Areas Munhoz takes you behind the scenes of breaking the news that Amazon was planning to display tariff costs for consumers, which provoked a call between Trump and Bezos.
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 cho...
Mark as Played
May 2, 2025 • 16 mins
Anna and Jake discuss the delay of three critical markups on the reconciliation package as internal party squabbles have hobbled the GOP’s ability to move quickly. Plus, both Democrats and Republicans are working to persuade a number of current and former governors to run for Senate in competitive states this cycle.
Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.new...
Mark as Played
May 1, 2025 • 14 mins
It's now May 1! Anna and Jake review some of the most serious conflicts that Republicans face over the massive reconciliation package. Plus, Democrats are hoping to flip four key Pennsylvania seats in their push for the majority.
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
Mark as Played
April 30, 2025 • 8 mins
Republicans are bracing for several flashpoints today that will tell us about the economic and political ramifications of President Donald Trump's tariffs. Plus, Democrats are sparring over their top slot on the House Oversight Committee.
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
Mark as Played
April 29, 2025 • 13 mins
House Republicans have a new, patriotic deadline for their bill enacting President Donald Trump’s domestic legislative agenda: the Fourth of July. Can they make that happen? Plus, Sen. Brian Schatz’s strategy as he hopes to succeed Sen. Dick Durbin as Senate Democratic whip.
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...
Mark as Played
April 28, 2025 • 11 mins
Anna and Jake reflect on President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office and preview what's next. Plus, anti-abortion groups are urging lawmakers to expand benefits for families and new parents in reconciliation.
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
Mark as Played
April 26, 2025 • 13 mins
Punchbowl News reporter Samantha Handler breaks down the Medicaid fight and how Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans need to find $880 billion in cuts. 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.f...
Mark as Played
April 25, 2025 • 6 mins
Jake discusses Sen. Cory Booker's endorsement of Sen. Brian Schatz in his yet-to-be-announced bid to become the next Senate Democratic whip. Plus, a look at the latest Punch Power Matrix. From the president to the mayor, who's up and who's down in Washington 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 megap...
Mark as Played
April 24, 2025 • 14 mins
Anna and Jake discuss Sen. Dick Durbin's big announcement that he won't seek reelection, and they break down the chain reaction that follows. Plus, Democratic fundraising giant, ActBlue is warning that President Donald Trump is preparing to target the group via executive order.
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. V...
Mark as Played
April 23, 2025 • 10 mins
Anna and Jake take a detailed look at the House Republican leadership’s schedule for May. Plus, Marco Rubio wants to overhaul the State Department — and while Republicans are mostly on board, it’s not going to be an easy sell.
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
Mark as Played
April 22, 2025 • 12 mins
Anna and Jake talk all things debt limit with the Treasury Department set to give Congress its estimate next week for a debt limit X date. Plus, can the U.S. survive Trump vs. Powell?
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
Mark as Played
April 21, 2025 • 9 mins
Anna and Jake discuss House GOP leaders' tentative plan to vote on President Trump’s rescissions package during the week of May 5. Plus, House Republican leadership has privately warned GOP members against publicly drawing red lines over Medicaid cuts.
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
Mark as Played
April 19, 2025 • 10 mins
Punchbowl News congressional reporter Mica Soellner goes behind the scenes of a big story we broke this week on the new flashing warning signs vulnerable House Republicans are sending to GOP leadership over the prospect of Medicaid cuts. 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 ...
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
An unlicensed lizard psychologist travels the universe talking to strangers about absolutely nothing. TO CALL THE GECKO: follow me on https://www.twitch.tv/lyleforever to get a notification for when I am taking calls. I am usually live Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays but lately a lot of other times too. I am a gecko.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com