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CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics

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This is CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics, formerly CQ on Congress, which has all of the audio content from the CQ Roll Call newsroom.

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President Donald Trump threatened to block all legislation until Congress passes an expanded voter ID bill that Democrats oppose. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman assess what the president's stance means for long-stymied Homeland Secur... more

Jason Dick and Sean Carswell discuss Thomas Pynchon's 2013 novel "Bleeding Edge," and how its story about the dot-com bubble and 9/11 applies to the present day, with politics and society dominated by AI, technology and venture capitalism firms runni... more

The war against Iran gave Republicans a new line of attack in a push to end the partisan standoff over Homeland Security Department funding. CQ Roll Call's Aris Folley and David Lerman assess how the war might impact negotiations over an immigration ... more

Just who is a “domestic terrorist,” and what is the danger when a protest is labeled “an act of domestic terrorism”? President Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, has announced a drawdown of troops in Minnesota, where immigration raids swept up many, inc... more

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Sean Carswell
Professor of Literature at Cal State Channel Islands, co-founder of Razor Cake and Gorski Press, pension scholar
California State University, Channel Islands; Razor Cake; Gorski Press
Episode: Political Theater: ‘The Bleeding Edge’ bleeds into 2026
Rachel Levinson-Waldman
Director of the Brennan Center's Liberty and National Security Program
Brennan Center for Justice
Episode: Equal Time: Does labeling protest ‘domestic terrorism’ weaken national security -- and First Amendment protections?
Brandon Wetherbee
Columnist at Roll Call, expert on Donald Trump's use of imagery and entertainment
Roll Call
Episode: Political Theater: That's entertainment! Or not. State of the Union 2026
Michael McIgnoni
covers the Supreme Court
CQ Roll Call
Episode: CQ Budget: Tug-of-war over tariffs
Valerie Yurk
Covers House leadership
CQ Roll Call
Episode: CQ Budget: Homeland Security spending spat
Todd Ruger
Legal affairs editor at CQ Roll Call
CQ Roll Call
Episode: Political Theater: Contempt for the Clintons?
Elisabeth Frost
Litigation Chair of the Elias Law Group, focusing on voting rights and civil rights litigation.
Elias Law Group
Episode: Equal Time: The state of voting rights in a critical midterm election year
Jack Goldberg
Accomplished para equestrian and advocate for disability rights in sports
Episode: Equal Time: Advocacy and recognition lead to action for the disabled in sports -- and beyond
Barbara L. Johnson
Founder of BLJohnsonLaw, PLLC, and counsel with Potter & Murdock, PC, accomplished employment lawyer and workplace consultant.
BLJohnsonLaw, PLLC
Episode: Equal Time: Despite DEI pushback, a corporate culture of belonging is possible

Hosts

David Lerman
Budget team editor at CQ Roll Call, frequently discussing fiscal policies and legislative dynamics.
Jason Dick
Host of Political Theater, focusing on political dynamics and journalistic challenges.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • Juvenile snark

    According to these guys, Hispanics have a moral right to be lobbyists for the military because they’ve been oppressed.

    If you enjoy that sort of thing, you’ll love this!

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    Beccaaz746
    United States5 years ago
  • March 8, 2019

    I can’t believe the hate & bashing I heard on this episode! It’s sad that it has crept into every aspect of life, even hiding under the guise of Pro-Israel! Just another partisan podcast pushing deception! Disappointing!

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    HomeisJax
    United States7 years ago
  • Go To Policy News Source

    Quick, easy to digest and always a non-partisan, unbiased opinion. Great for the morning commute to help you stay ahead.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TM in DC
    United States8 years ago
  • Useful and pragmatic

    This is a useful, informative, and to the point podcast that tells you what’s going on and offers some dispassionate analysis. It’s a nice break from all the opinionating heard elsewhere.

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    krs617
    United States10 years ago
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    Very interesting information

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    United States10 years ago

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Many listeners appreciate the podcast for its informative and pragmatic discussions, valuing the non-partisan approach to complex issues.
Some feedback indicates frustration with perceived bias or divisiveness in certain episodes, suggesting a need for careful balancing of perspectives.
Overall, the podcast is seen as a reliable source for staying updated on legislative processes and political dynamics.

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Political Theater: That's entertainment! Or not. State of the Union 2026
Q: What makes this State of the Union 'theater' and who is it for?
The episode argues that the speech is constructed for selective audiences and clip-driven consumption, appealing to diehard supporters and political operatives who use the moment to run targeted ads and shape perceptions.
Political Theater: That's entertainment! Or not. State of the Union 2026
Q: So what is the State of the Union, circa 2026 in February?
It's long and has set records for length; analysis suggests it functioned as entertainment as well as a political speech, with imagery and framing that influenced viewers and advertisers alike.
Equal Time: The state of voting rights in a critical midterm election year
Q: What are the main challenges currently facing voting rights?
There are unprecedented attacks on voting rights, particularly from the Department of Justice and through state-level restrictions.
Equal Time: The state of voting rights in a critical midterm election year
Q: What is your firm's mission and why have you been so busy in recent years?
Our mission is to help Democrats win, citizens vote, and progressives make change through litigation focused on voting rights.
Equal Time: Advocacy and recognition lead to action for the disabled in sports -- and beyond
Q: What should policymakers focus on to help support marginalized communities?
Jack suggests that they should work across party lines to ensure that everybody's voice is heard and that protections for vulnerable populations are maintained.

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