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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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Recent Guests

David Gibson
Director of the Fordham Center on Religion and Culture; journalist, author, filmmaker
Fordham University
Episode: Equal Time: Mixing religion and politics in America. That isn’t new. What makes today different?
John Donnelly
Senior defense writer at CQ Roll Call
CQ Roll Call
Episode: CQ Budget: Uncertain path for Iran war funding
Brody Mullins
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and co-author of The Wolves of K Street
Roll Call alumni, author
Episode: Everything is being disrupted
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

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!

    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 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    krs617
    United States10 years ago
  • Mrs

    Very interesting information

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    raleita.day
    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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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

CQ Budget: Reconciliation picks up, again
Q: That leads very well into my next question, which is essentially, you know, last year, we saw this two bills versus one bill fight for a very long time.
The guests explains that last year's divide between a single large bill and two separate ones mirrors current GOP discussions, with some House Republicans pushing one comprehensive package and the Senate favoring a split approach; the plan now concentrates on moving a DHS-focused bill first and using a second reconciliation to address remaining priorities.
CQ Budget: GOP leadership schism
Q: What role did reconciliation play in the strategy, and what does the leadership think about pursuing it now?
Reconciliation was seen as a potential tool to fund immigration enforcement in a one-sided bill, but the timing and trust around whether a second reconciliation would actually occur created skepticism in the House and delayed a clear path forward.
CQ Budget: GOP leadership schism
Q: What happened that caused the sharp disconnect between the House and Senate leadership?
The Senate moved to fund nearly all of Homeland Security but left ICE and CBP unfunded, which contradicted House expectations and led to a partisan backlash, compounded by a lack of direct coordination with the House Speaker.
CQ Budget: Uncertain path for Iran war funding
Q: What do we know so far about how much this operation is costing?
The Defense Department estimated about $11.3 billion for the first six days, but this is believed to be an undercount and likely higher as more costs accumulate, especially for munitions and longer-term needs.
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.

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2. John Donnelly
3. Brody Mullins
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