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The Daily Punch

Punchbowl News
Donald Trump
Iran
John Thune
FISA
Mike Johnson
Artificial Intelligence
United States Senate
Hakeem Jeffries
Department Of Homeland Security
Democrats
Congress
United States Congress
Senate
Chuck Schumer
Redistricting
Pentagon
Data Centers
Save America Act
DHS
DHS Funding

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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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries may become speaker if Democrats win the majority in the House. We caught up with him in Pennsylvania.

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Campaign reporter Ally Mutnick dissects some of the House seats that flipped to blue in the 2018 midterms and what it could mean for Democrats in taking the majority on Nov. 3. This story was featured in the Readback, our weekend digest featuring the... more

Anna and Jake focus on the Senate this morning, going over President Trump’s poll numbers tanking, the sheer amount of spending on ads and more.

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Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of Senate Judiciary and top Democrat on its Intellectual Property subcommittee, will chat about AI, copyright, national security and the midterms with Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer at the first-ever Punchbowl News... more

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Recent Guests

Dave McCormick
Pennsylvania Senator, Republican
U.S. Senate
Episode: Fly Out Day: Pennsylvania Sen. McCormick on Shapiro's lead, rising gas prices and the AI race with China
Josh Siegel
Energy reporter
Punchbowl News
Episode: Fly Out Day: Pennsylvania Sen. McCormick on Shapiro's lead, rising gas prices and the AI race with China
Josh Segal
Energy reporter joining from Politico
Politico
Episode: What to expect in the Senate's final week
Samantha Handler
Portal author and appropriations expert
Punchbowl News
Episode: Readback: A weird September for government funding
Martin Heinrich
Senator, Democrat from New Mexico
U.S. Senate
Episode: Fly Out Day: Top Energy Democrat Sen. Heinrich talks data centers and permitting deal
Cameron Stanley
Defense Department official
Department of Defense
Episode: Republicans hit the panic button
Ted Budd
Senator, North Carolina
United States Senate
Episode: Trump on the world stage as the Senate looks to leave
Wes Moore
Governor of Maryland
Maryland
Episode: Fly Out Day: Gov. Wes Moore on Maryland's energy crisis, AI data centers and the fight for voting rights
West Moore
Governor of Maryland
Office of the Governor of Maryland
Episode: Hakeem Jeffries holds back, Katherine Clark swings

Hosts

Anna Palmer
Host; Punchbowl News founder, author
Jake Sherman
Co-host/Host; Punchbowl News founder, journalist

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • dissapointing

    Long time listener. Used to learn a lot of helpful stuff. Can’t believe you had Trump on. Definitely moving this podcast to the back burner.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    kevofwoodacres
    United States2 months ago
  • Absolutely needed for anyone working in the fed congressional space

    This podcast effectively trained me for a big part of my job

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ppjones10210
    United States2 months ago
  • Just goofing with you,

    Did you just say a “game” of jiu jitsu? lol ….1. it’s not a game. It’s an art. People train years and dedicate their lives to that life. They are their own weapon.. And 2. Please don’t disrespect the martial art by even mentioning his name in the sport. Not a good metaphor. Dude would get smashed by a 12 yr old.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lazy_service
    United States5 months ago
  • 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 States8 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 States10 months ago

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Guests are seen as well-connected with strong insider perspective.
Balance of insider analysis and straightforward reporting is valued by many.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Readback: A Pentagon briefing goes awry
Q: Talk to me about your bird's-eye view of where the Iran War stands among lawmakers as we head into campaign season.
There is growing concern and public signaling from both parties that the war is not marching to a quick conclusion, with several Republicans breaking ranks and broader calls for clearer limits or changes in policy, especially as voters weigh costs and security commitments.
Readback: Inside Michigan’s primary night
Q: Talk to me, number one, about what you witnessed at Abdul El-Sayed's watch party.
Ally Mutnick described a theater-like, highly energetic environment with a packed crowd and notable figures from the progressive movement in attendance, underscoring the vibrant energy surrounding El-Sayed's campaign.
Readback: Blanche’s confirmation battle
Q: What is going on in this story?
The two holdout senators, Cornyn and Tillis, are demanding binding concessions—specifically killing the anti-weaponization fund and limiting the Trump audit immunity deal—before Blanche can be confirmed, with Cornyn taking the lead based on his judicial background and relationships within the party.
Fly Out Day: Super PAC leader Alex Latcham talks Republicans’ $400 million campaign war chest
Q: How do you view the impact of new coordination rules on SLF and related groups?
Coordination limits being loosened could reduce the reliance on pure candidate-focused super PACs and allow more efficient fundraising through parties, but our core approach with SLF remains to deploy large, coordinated resources in the most impactful way in key battlegrounds.
Fly Out Day: Super PAC leader Alex Latcham talks Republicans’ $400 million campaign war chest
Q: What are your top priorities when assessing the competitive landscape?
Our priorities are to preserve and expand the Senate majority by targeting races where we have a reasonable expectation of moving the numbers, dedicating resources only where we can win, and staying nimble to address new opportunities as they arise.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Daily Punch

What is The Daily Punch about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two veteran Washington reporters deliver daily insider-style briefings on Capitol Hill, the White House, and major policy battles. Episodes mix on-the-ground reporting, strategic analysis, and guest perspectives from politicians, campaign staffs, and financial-backed political groups. The show tends to lean into leadership dynamics, legislative timing, and campaign messaging, often tying national debates to state-level races and policy debates. A standout aspect is the frequent access to insider viewpoints and high-profile interviews, along with rapid-fire, scaffolded discussions that help listeners spot where power is moving next. This is likely to appeal to political professionals, lobbyists, and journalists who want a fast, inside track ... more

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2. Josh Siegel
3. Josh Segal
4. Samantha Handler
5. Martin Heinrich
6. Cameron Stanley
7. Ted Budd
8. Wes Moore

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