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The Washington Sun Cast

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Hosted by The Washington Sun reporters who walk the halls of Capitol Hill every day, each episode of Sun Cast explores the major policy fights in Washington and features interviews with newsmakers behind the headlines.

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Congress editor Deirdre Walsh is joined by Paul Kane, Oriana González, Al Weaver and Igor Bobic to chat about Democrats taking back control of the House and Senate during the midterms and what comes next.

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Reporter Evan McMorris-Santoro takes us to New Mexico for the state’s first 2028 cattle call. Sen. Ben Ray Luján was the host of the first annual “Fourth in the Nation Matanza Rally” and brought out several likely 2028 Democratic candidates like Mary... more

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Illinois Democratic Senator Dick Durbin is finishing up a long and illustrious career in DC. Congressional reporter Paul Kane chats with the retiring senator – including his observations on how Congress has changed since he was first elected to the S... more

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Today we’re joined by Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), who is poised to be one of the top Democrats in the Senate next year. Whether that’s in the majority or the minority, we’ll find out in a few short weeks. Schatz and host Igor Bobic talk about the m... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Ray Luján
U.S. senator from New Mexico and host of the Matanza Rally
United States Senate
Episode: 2028 Comes to New Mexico
Chris Van Hollen
U.S. senator from Maryland considering a 2028 presidential run
United States Senate
Episode: 2028 Comes to New Mexico
Mark Kelly
U.S. senator from Arizona and former astronaut
United States Senate
Episode: 2028 Comes to New Mexico
Deb Haaland
Former Interior secretary and Democratic nominee for governor of New Mexico
Episode: 2028 Comes to New Mexico
Andy Beshear
Democratic governor of Kentucky
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Episode: 2028 Comes to New Mexico
Michael Garcia
Mayor of Santa Fe
City of Santa Fe
Episode: 2028 Comes to New Mexico
Dick Durbin
Illinois Democratic senator retiring after 44 years in Congress
United States Senate
Episode: Sen. Dick Durbin Reflects on His 44 Year Legacy
Brian Schatz
U.S. senator from Hawaii and a Democratic Senate leader.
United States Senate
Episode: Sen. Brian Schatz: Democrats Need to be More Than a ‘Rebound Boyfriend’ for Voters
Jim Clyburn
South Carolina Congressman
Democratic Party
Episode: Rep. Jim Clyburn Isn’t ‘Confident’ Dems Will Win Majority

Hosts

Oriana González
Host with NOTUS affiliation in many episodes, one of the core voices on policy and Capitol Hill reporting
Igor Bobic
Host and Senate/Capitol Hill correspondent, frequent interlocutor on political processes and oversight

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Only leftist congressmen interviewed

    Half of congress is republican, actually a little more than half, but On Notus seems to only interview the radical left

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    This Ken
    United States9 months ago
  • Balint interview

    This was simply wonderful; she’s an amazing, inspiring woman and we are so lucky to have this kind of voice in our political landscape. I really, really, enjoyed listening to your interview with her. Keep up the good work; I’ll be following!

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    clarman63
    United Statesa year ago

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2028 Comes to New Mexico
Q: Why did you want to have this event today, and what is this?
Luján says the event supports get-out-the-vote efforts during a competitive election year and celebrates New Mexico's new place as fourth in the Democratic primary calendar. He hopes it will help candidates learn about the state and bring its communities together.
2028 Comes to New Mexico
Q: What is the Matanza, and why is it important for this event to be one of those?
Ben Ray Luján describes matanzas as gatherings traditionally tied to harvests, when families shared food and celebrated together. He says the rally brings people together through food, music and get-out-the-vote organizing.
Sen. Dick Durbin Reflects on His 44 Year Legacy
Q: What are the one or two things that you think are the biggest obstacles right now from getting the Senate back to something, what it may have looked like 25 years ago?
Durbin says both parties would need to make a deliberate effort to restore bipartisan cooperation. He cites the decline of the appropriations process, the 60-vote threshold, and aversion to amendments, and says fundamental rules changes are needed.
Sen. Dick Durbin Reflects on His 44 Year Legacy
Q: What do you think of as your biggest achievement as a House member, and then as a Senator?
Durbin calls the airplane smoking ban his biggest House achievement. For the Senate, he points to the DREAM Act, which he says elevated the issue of young undocumented immigrants into a national debate despite not passing.
Sen. Brian Schatz: Democrats Need to be More Than a ‘Rebound Boyfriend’ for Voters
Q: What is the realistic pathway to getting a stock trading ban for members of Congress done if Democrats do win a majority?
Schatz says lawmakers should bring a comprehensive ban covering members and their spouses and children to the floor as a clean bill, without unrelated provisions that could give members a reason to oppose it.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Washington Sun Cast

What is The Washington Sun Cast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program covers the intersection of policy, elections, and national politics through in-depth interviews with lawmakers, reporters, and policy experts. Recent episodes center on AI regulation, Capitol Hill dynamics, campaign messaging, and the evolving media landscape, often weaving in how money, lobbying, and party strategy shape what gets done in Washington. A recurring strength is brisk, journalist-led discourse that blends policy detail with on-the-ground reporting from Capitol Hill, giving listeners a practical sense of how decisions flow from committees to campaigns. A notable trait is the consistent focus on power centers—Capitol Hill, the White House, and battleground states—alongside timely analysis of ongoing political battles... more

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