Rephonic
Artwork for The Daily Punch

The Daily Punch

Punchbowl News
Donald Trump
Iran
Mike Johnson
FISA
John Thune
Artificial Intelligence
United States Senate
Hakeem Jeffries
Democrats
United States Congress
Redistricting
Senate
Chuck Schumer
Pentagon
Data Centers
Permitting Reform
Congress
2026 United States Midterm Elections
Israel
John Cornyn

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.

PublishesDailyEpisodes1610Founded6 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
PoliticsGovernmentNews

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Daily Punch

Latest Episodes

Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer recap the wins by Democrats Tuesday night that secured them majorities in both chambers next Congress. Plus, what’s next for House Republican leadership and more on Sen. Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) big moment.

Learn more ab... more

Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer reflect on the many moments leading up to Election Day. Plus, Democrats plot their new healthcare plan and Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) talks all things Oversight.

Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscr... more

Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer break down all of the pre-Election Day campaign activity just hours before voters head to the polls. Plus, inside Sen. Brian Schatz’s (D-Hawaii) world and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) pays her DCCC dues.

Want more in-de... more

Inside New York GOP Rep. Mike Lawler's quest to win the Orthodox Jewish vote in a tight race against Democrat Cait Conley. This story was featured in the Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.

Want more in-dept... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Diego Areas Munhoz
Tech reporter covering congressional races and technology policy
Punchbowl News
Episode: Readback: Punchbowl News takes over Sacramento
Ally Mutnick
Congressional reporter
Punchbowl News
Episode: Can Mike Johnson keep a Republican majority?
Don Beyer
Democratic U.S. representative from Virginia and member of the House Ways and Means Committee
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: FLY OUT DAY: Virginia Rep. Beyer on Trump impeachment, tariffs, medicaid and AI regulation
Sarah Ferris
CNN reporter covering politics
CNN
Episode: FLY OUT DAY: Virginia Rep. Beyer on Trump impeachment, tariffs, medicaid and AI regulation
Josh Siegel
Senior energy reporter covering permitting reform
Punchbowl News
Episode: Readback: Peak permitting on the Hill
Max Cohn
Correspondent reporting from Cedar Rapids for The Daily Punch
The Daily Punch / Punchbowl News
Episode: How many Senate seats are in reach for Dems?
Adam Schiff
California Democrat, Senator
United States Senate
Episode: Fly Out Day: Sen. Adam Schiff on AI regulation, data centers and China
Ben Brody
Punchbowl News technology reporter
Punchbowl News
Episode: Fly Out Day: Sen. Adam Schiff on AI regulation, data centers and China
Mike Isaac
New York Times technology reporter
The New York Times
Episode: Fly Out Day: Sen. Adam Schiff on AI regulation, data centers and China

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
  • Please go deeper

    Worthwhile as an aggregator but I don’t learn as much as I used to.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    statedept1515
    United States15 days ago
  • 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 States3 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 States3 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 States6 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 States9 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Audio quality consistency is a frequent topic for listeners.
Listeners appreciate high-profile interviews and timely Capitol Hill updates.
Some critique perceived bias or partisan leanings in coverage.
Guests are seen as well-connected with strong insider perspective.
Balance of insider analysis and straightforward reporting is valued by many.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#41
United States/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#112
United States/News
Apple Podcasts
#191
Canada/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#71
Colombia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#81
Mexico/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#82
Ukraine/News/Politics

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Hegseth may find himself in hot water if Democrats win the House
Q: Will he, if you had to guess today, does he stick around if Democrats take over or does he leave, and do they try to jam someone through in the lame duck?
Anthony Dragna says Hegseth has not signaled how he views the situation. He could leave after the midterms, as Donald Rumsfeld did in 2006, or stay and relish facing a Senate trial.
FLY OUT DAY: Virginia Rep. Beyer on Trump impeachment, tariffs, medicaid and AI regulation
Q: What are your colleagues in Congress most misunderstand about how this technology actually works?
Beyer says lawmakers underestimate how quickly AI is advancing, how little its creators understand why it produces particular results, and how misleading the race-with-China argument can be.
FLY OUT DAY: Virginia Rep. Beyer on Trump impeachment, tariffs, medicaid and AI regulation
Q: Talk about your confidence level that Democrats in the House will be in the majority come January.
Beyer says he is fairly confident Democrats can take the House, citing dissatisfaction with Trump and Republicans, but expects a modest gain and believes a 230-seat majority is plausible.
Readback: Punchbowl News takes over Sacramento
Q: What were some of your top takeaways from speaking to Mai Vang?
Munhoz described the race as a year-long primary and a contest between an anti-establishment progressive agenda and Doris Matsui's seniority and committee leadership.
Readback: Punchbowl News takes over Sacramento
Q: Would Kevin Kiley support Democratic Shane Jeffries for speaker?
Kiley did not commit either way. Munhoz said Kiley also promised not to caucus with either party if elected, even if that cost him committee assignments.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

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

Where can I find podcast stats for The Daily Punch?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Daily Punch. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Daily Punch and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Daily Punch get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Daily Punch, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Daily Punch?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Daily Punch, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Daily Punch have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Daily Punch has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Daily Punch?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Daily Punch:

1. The Playbook Podcast
2. The Conversation with Dasha Burns
3. POLITICO Energy
4. Decoded by POLITICO
5. The Daily

How many episodes of The Daily Punch are there?

The Daily Punch launched 6 years ago and published 1610 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Daily Punch?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Daily Punch?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Daily Punch from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Daily Punch?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Daily Punch. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Daily Punch?

Recent guests on The Daily Punch include:

1. Diego Areas Munhoz
2. Ally Mutnick
3. Don Beyer
4. Sarah Ferris
5. Josh Siegel
6. Max Cohn
7. Adam Schiff
8. Ben Brody

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days