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The Daily Punch

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Joe Biden
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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

It’s Veterans Day — and the longest shutdown in U.S. history is finally nearing its end. Anna and Jake break down Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s pressure from the left and Speaker Mike Johnson’s next moves in the House. Plus: Sen. Katie Britt... more

It’s Day 41 of the shutdown — and Washington may finally be nearing a deal. Anna and Jake break down how Senate Democrats moved toward ending the standoff and what’s next in the House. Plus: A look at the wave of former lawmakers who suddenly want ba... more

Laura takes you behind the scenes of what it was like to report on the Supreme Court hearing on President Trump's tariffs. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.

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It’s Day 38 of the government shutdown — and no end in sight. Anna and Jake break down how the standoff hardened after Tuesday’s elections and Sen. Chris Murphy’s message on Fly Out Day. Plus: what California’s new post-Prop 50 map means for 2026.

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Recent Guests

Sami Handler
Policy expert, portal author
Episode: The Readback: The shutdown’s tone shift
James Blair
White House Deputy Chief of Staff and advisor to President Donald Trump, involved in policy and political strategy.
White House
Episode: How James Blair sees the shutdown
Steve Scalise
House Majority Leader
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Fly Out Day: Inside the shutdown with Steve Scalise
Ben Brody
Tech reporter extraordinaire at Punchbowl News
Punchbowl News
Episode: The Creator Economy: Offline to Online
Tara Walpert Levy
VP Americas at YouTube
YouTube
Episode: The Creator Economy: Offline to Online
Kevin Hassett
Director of National Economic Council
White House
Episode: Special Edition: The man advising Trump through the shutdown
Gregory Meeks
Top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: The Readback: Andrew talks UNGA
Young Kim
Congresswoman, Republican of California, chairs the Indo-Pacific Subcommittee on Foreign Affairs
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: The Readback: Andrew talks UNGA
Sheldon Whitehouse
Senator from Rhode Island, known for his focus on climate policy
U.S. Senate
Episode: The Readback: Andrew talks UNGA

Hosts

Anna Palmer
Co-founder and co-host, an experienced journalist covering Capitol Hill and political affairs.
Jake Sherman
Co-founder and co-host, a well-versed journalist with extensive insights into political processes and events.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 977 ratings
  • 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

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    Redduke916
    United States22 days 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 States2 months ago
  • Jake, stop

    Liz Truss? Seriously? Please don’t suggest you’re a policy person. Just report the news from the inside. You’re embarrassing yourself.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Podcast Listener 18
    United States2 months ago
  • Becoming unlistenable

    I’ve been listening to Anna and Jake since they were on Playbook but it’s becoming harder and harder to listen to the podcast as Jake’s right wing bias becomes more and more obvious. His glee when things work out for republicans versus his clear disappointment when things go well for Democrats is bad enough but his overt partiality is affecting the edits of this “news” source. Every time Jake is on it feels less like unique, insider reporting and more like Fox News-esque propaganda.

    I only give... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    YaboiGod594
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent!

    As a host of a podcast I am always telling people about the work you all do! It’s phenomenal and I’m appreciative of the commitment you put into getting us great coverage, especially on the OBBB

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Faithful Politics Podcast
    United States6 months ago

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Many find the podcast essential for daily updates on Capitol Hill and relevant legislation.
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There are mixed feelings on the hosts' presentation styles and speech patterns.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and timely coverage of political events and issues.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#62
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Readback: The shutdown’s tone shift
Q: What's one misconception people have about the government shutdown?
A lot of people don't realize how expansive the federal government is and that it will ultimately affect them through aviation and other services.
The Readback: The shutdown’s tone shift
Q: What's the case for this shutdown stretching on indefinitely?
There's been no progress on the ACA credit issue, which initiated the shutdown, indicating risks of continued disruption.
What's at stake for Schumer and Thune
Q: When is it enough with the pain of this shutdown?
We're absolutely going to keep fighting for this, but it doesn't mean that the pain isn't real.
Fly Out Day: Inside the West Wing with James Blair
Q: How important is it to the president to keep the House and Senate?
It's very important to him and the macro markers of the political environment are good for Republicans.
Fly Out Day: Inside the West Wing with James Blair
Q: Is there any chance he changes the view? I mean, he likes to be the deal maker. He wants to play that role here.
It's very simple. Do the right thing. Open the government. Do what you have done 13 times under Joe Biden.

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