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The Daily Punch

Punchbowl News
Donald Trump
Government Shutdown
Obamacare
Congress
Republican Party
Redistricting
Department Of Homeland Security
Iran
Democratic Party
Venezuela
Mike Johnson
Health Care
House Of Representatives
Trump Administration
DHS Funding
John Thune
Chuck Schumer
Virginia
FISA
Texas

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.

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Latest Episodes

House Budget Committee Chair Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) stopped by the Punchbowl News Townhouse to talk reconciliation, Texas politics and his own political future after retirement.

Plus, CNN's Manu Raju and Semafor's Nicholas Wu joined our panel dis... more

Senate Republicans are preparing to buck President Donald Trump on two of his long-running obsessions: the White House ballroom project and the “weaponization” of federal agencies against his allies.

Anna and Jake discuss what comes next. Plus, the ... more

With less than 24 weeks until Election Day, President Donald Trump seems almost maniacally focused on doing and saying things that could harm the GOP’s chances of keeping their House and Senate majorities in November.

Anna and Jake discuss the three... more

House GOP leaders have pulled the SCORE Act from this week’s floor schedule, according to multiple sources. Anna and Jake discuss what’s next for the proposed legislation that would regulate how college athletes can earn money.

Plus, Democratic vote... more

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Recent Guests

Brendan Pedersen
Staff writer on The Daily Punch; guest on the episode
Punchbowl News
Episode: The $1B for Trump's ballroom is in trouble
Josh Stein
Governor of North Carolina
Governor of North Carolina
Episode: Fly Out Day: North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein on redistricting and Trump's Washington
Sammy Handler
Portal author and policy expert for Punchbowl News
Punchbowl News
Episode: Readback: Inside the House meltdown
Chris Van Hollen
Democrat, Senator from Maryland
United States Senate
Episode: Fly Out Day: Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen on how his party needs to change
Brian Fitzpatrick
Representative from Pennsylvania, moderates Republican
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Can House Republicans get some momentum back?
Anthony Adragna
Defense reporter for Punchbowl News
Punchbowl News
Episode: Readback: Johnson's FISA failure
Mark Warner
Senior Senator from Virginia, Vice Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee
United States Senate
Episode: Fly Out Day: Virginia Democratic Sen. Warner discusses Iran conflict, redistricting and FISA debate
Lisa Gevelber
VP and founder of Grow with Google
Google
Episode: The AI Innovators: The Economy
Ally Mutnick
Reporter who authored a story on a Utah Democrat
Episode: GOP drama on both sides of the Capitol

Hosts

Anna Palmer
Co-founder of Punchbowl News and host of The Daily Punch, known for expert analysis on political matters amidst the backdrop of congressional happenings.
Jake Sherman
Co-founder of Punchbowl News and co-host of The Daily Punch, brings extensive knowledge of congressional affairs and political analysis.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Disappointing

    I’ve been listening to you all for a while now and I had hoped you would be more steadfast in your support of the victims from the Epstein Files. Having Jim Jordan on for an extended interview to cover his and Bondi’s butts after that horror show of a hearing is just sincerely disappointing.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Zetta/Zed
    United States3 months ago
  • Finally someone talks about Johnson’s “woman” problem

    This has been the case since he forced out Cathy McMorris-Rogers by refusing to pass her signature legislation. He’s undermined women in leadership right and left. No body is reporting on this and Republican women are likely only to speak off-the-record.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Cme2see
    United States6 months ago
  • Phish, GW Basketball, and more!

    I always start my morning by listening to Jake and Anna. They’re funny and insightful. No better source for updates on GW basketball and the latest Phsih tour. Oh, and sometimes they talk Congress too (and they know their stuff!). Keep up the great work guys!! I know it’s not easy doing this at 5 AM every day!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deep State D
    United States6 months ago
  • Misses many insider points

    This podcast is 100% left leaning so it is good to hear the Democrat strategies when the host “debates” a Republican rather than interview him that tells it all. mention Schumer's gamble of assigning Chris Murphy to “negotiate” with Republicans and to NOT mention that Chris Murphy is a radical anti-gun and pro-confiscation advocate is terribly misleading and leaves the audience with the wrong impression that the Dems are actually trying to get an agreement. Then you focus on the right who used... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Redduke916
    United States7 months ago
  • Retired

    Love your show, I listen every morning while brushing my teeth :-) even tho I no longer live in DC. Making a comment about Ally's Maine review. Farmington is not considered outside of Portland, it's in rural western Maine, second district. And Bangor is not considered northernmost, that be Presque Isle Maine. The real political and cultural divides are between coastal Maine (elites, usually Dems) and inland/western/northern ME, (lots of Trump and MAGA signs). Might want to talk to a few Mainiacs... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Judi Valentine
    United States8 months ago

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Fly Out Day: CBC Chair Clarke on Black power in Washington
Q: What does the CBC see as its path forward if Democrats gain the majority and HR1 is redefined?
HR1 and voting rights will be central, but the caucus will need to adapt to a new leadership dynamic under Jeffries, focusing on coalition-building and affordability alongside voting rights.
Fly Out Day: CBC Chair Clarke on Black power in Washington
Q: How strong is the CBC and how might the Calais decision affect its influence over the next Congress?
The CBC remains a powerful, unified bloc, but the Calais decision threatens membership numbers, which could dilute its inside power and require new coalitions and strategic approaches to legislation.
Fly Out Day: North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein on redistricting and Trump's Washington
Q: How do you view federal relief and recovery money after the Western North Carolina storm?
He stresses that federal assistance has been slow and insufficient relative to the scale of damage, advocating for faster, more robust federal support and better coordination with the state.
Fly Out Day: North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein on redistricting and Trump's Washington
Q: What are the big challenges North Carolina faces in health care and Medicaid?
Stein argues that Medicaid funding is essential for rural hospitals and private practices; he cites significant declines in health insurance coverage and highlights the need to fund and shore up Medicaid to prevent hospital closures and service gaps.
Fly Out Day: North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein on redistricting and Trump's Washington
Q: What is your view of Washington right now in one word?
The governor responded that the environment feels broken, with Congress failing to accomplish meaningful policy while sometimes producing negative outcomes when it does act.

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7. Mark Warner
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