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CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics

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Congress
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Democrats
Budget Reconciliation
Affordable Care Act

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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Jason Dick and Nathan Gonzales dive into what they learned now that the 2026 congressional primary season is over, whether re-redistricting and midterm conventions will be the new norm, if we can trust polls and how, ultimately, it might still be the... more

While Congress’ fall priorities — cryptocurrency, college sports and permitting — are not budget-related, a new December spending deadline is setting the stage for another funding fight. CQ Roll Call's Peter Cohn, Savannah Behrmann and Aidan Quigley ... more

Congress avoided a shutdown fight until December, but passed on several sticky problems it will need to address after Election Day. CQ Roll Editor in Chief Jason Dick and CQ Roll Call Budget Editor David Lerman outline the major fights looming in Nov... more

Roll Call Editor in Chief Jason Dick and 535 Political Analyst Susan Davis discuss congressional efforts to address affordability with CQ Roll Call leadership Staff Writer Savannah Behrmann for the Roll Call/535 Policy Podcast Series.

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Recent Guests

Susan Davis
535 Political Analyst
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Savannah Behrmann
Senate Leadership Reporter
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Episode: Political Theater: The Roll Call and 535 deep dive on the affordability agenda
Kelly Livingston
Staff writer covering surface transportation issues
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Episode: Political Theater: The Roll Call and 535 Deep Dive on Surface Transportation Reauthorization
Angela P. Dodson
Co-author of We're Been Here Before; editor and author
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Sean Astin
Actor and Sag-Aftra president; testified on IP and AI issues
Sag-Aftra
Episode: Political Theater: Sean Astin on being a leader during a time of upheaval
Aidan Quigley
Budget tracker and author of the CQ Budget newsletter
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Episode: CQ Budget: Leadership test in House
Brandon Wetherbee
Analyst and commentator on Trump, UFC, wrestling, and politics
Roll Call
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Rory Kennedy
Academy Award-nominated documentary filmmaker
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Episode: Political Theater: Rory Kennedy and the art of the documentary sequel
Michael Macagnone
Covers the federal courts for CQ Roll Call
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Hosts

Jason Dick
Host of the show; CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics affiliation across episodes; co-host on cross-network collaborations.
David Lerman
Host of budget-focused discussions; regular CQ Roll Call Budget Podcast presence; frequent collaborator on mid- and long-form policy analysis.
Aidan Quigley
Budget tracker and CQ Roll Call author; regular contributor on budget, reconciliation, and fiscal policy discussions.

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 States6 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    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 States9 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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    5
    krs617
    United States11 years ago
  • Mrs

    Very interesting information

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    raleita.day
    United States11 years ago

Listeners Say

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Quick, clear, data-driven budget and policy insights are valuable for fast-moving Capitol Hill coverage.
Strong analytical breakdown of complex budget processes and reconciliation dynamics.
Critiques note some episodes skew toward policy detail over accessible storytelling; useful for insiders, less so for casual listeners.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

CQ Budget: House spending push
Q: Do you think the Senate could take it up and get a deal before August recess?
There is skepticism in the Senate, with some appropriators signaling no chance for a third reconciliation package, but leadership changes and pay-for negotiations could still produce a path forward if anomalies align with White House asks.
CQ Budget: House spending push
Q: Jacob, can you walk me through what conservatives are unhappy about?
Conservatives are wary about the defense spending level and the lack of pay-fors in the bill, preferring tighter controls on deficits and more explicit offsets, which could complicate cross-party support for the budget resolution.
Political Theater: The dog days are here already for Congress
Q: What does the current landscape look like for reconciliation and budget processes given the stalled regular order?
The hosts explain that a third reconciliation bill is uncertain and would require both chambers to agree on the same version of the budget resolution, followed by writing the actual bill; they note the novelty and danger of using reconciliation for pending priorities and emphasize that the process is tightly tied to broader partisan dynamics and parliamentary constraints.
CQ Budget: Reconciliation 3.0 hurdles
Q: Will reconciliation 3.0 get passed before the August recess?
The guests offer a divided forecast: a narrow package could pass both chambers, but a broader, more expansive one faces big obstacles from Senate Republicans and procedural hurdles, making a clear yes unlikely.
CQ Budget: Reconciliation 3.0 hurdles
Q: Aidan, what ideas are Republicans most eager to see in this bill?
Aidan notes that the top priority is a $350 billion defense spending boost, aligned with Trump's broader spending target for fiscal 27, while other ideas like the voting/elections legislation are being debated in terms of feasibility and Byrd Rule compliance.

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This program centers on U.S. policy, Congress, budgeting, and the intersections of politics with economics and governance. Episodes frequently dissect stopgap funding, reconciliation dynamics, committee maneuvers, and the interplay between House and Senate strategies, often with on-the-ground reporting and expert analysis from CQ Roll Call and partner researchers. The show's strength lies in clear, procedural breakdowns of legislative processes, plus laboratory-style explorations of how policy decisions unfold in real time, sometimes weaving in cultural or regulatory contexts when relevant. Listeners likely include policymakers, aides, journalists, and professionals who need quick, accurate digests of political developments and their practi... more

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