The Daily Punch Podcast
1) GOP leaders need a funding plan
There are just 22 days until the shutdown deadline and Republicans need a plan. Plus: Anna and Jake break down how the numbers in the House are about to get even tighter. Punchbowl News is on YouTu...Show More
2) The Readback: 'Fly Out Day' premieres
Max has Jake Sherman on to discuss the premiere of "Fly Out Day," Punchbowl News' weekly show. Jake offers a behind-the-scenes look at how it all came together. Want more in-depth daily coverage fro...Show More
3) Johnson makes lots of news on 'Fly Out Day'
Speaker Mike Johnson stopped by the Punchbowl News Townhouse for the premiere of "Fly Out Day." Plus, the latest in redistricting news. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to o...Show More
4) Check out Fly Out Day! Speaker Mike Johnson on Shutdowns, Epstein & 2026
🚨 Fly Out Day Episode 1 🚨 Punchbowl News co-founders Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer sit down with Speaker Mike Johnson for an exclusive interview. They discuss: • The possibility of a government s...Show More
5) The Obamacare subsidy fight
Vulnerable Republicans are worried that Obamacare subsidies are set to expire at the end of the year. Plus, Speaker Mike Johnson is on Fly Out Day, coming out tonight. Want more in-depth daily cover...Show More
6) GOP heading in different directions as funding fight begins
The government funding deadline looms as the Republican trifecta that controls Washington pursues three different strategies. Plus, the increasingly difficult Senate map the GOP faces in 2026. Want m...Show More
7) Welcome back, lawmakers
With 28 days until the government shuts down, will Congress act in time to keep it open? Plus, Democrats target Sen. Susan Collins over stock trading. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress...Show More
8) Congress’ plate is full after recess
Congress comes back tomorrow, and it's looking more and more likely that there will be a government shutdown before year's end. Plus the latest on the Texas GOP Senate primary. Want more in-depth da...Show More
9) The Readback: How OBBB is playing in the swing states
Andrew Desiderio joins Max Cohen to talk about his recent travel to Arizona and Nevada, covering power in the Senate. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl...Show More
10) The Punch Power Matrix
Punchbowl News Reporter Andrew Desiderio is back with Jake to break down the latest Punch Power Matrix. Plus: A look at Senate Democrats’ emerging strategy in the fall funding fight, and the latest ma...Show More