The Daily Punch
Punchbowl News
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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Jul 11, 2024 • 13min
Can Biden survive?
Today will be another massive moment for President Joe Biden and his allies-turned-critics on the Hill. Anna and Jake discuss. Plus: The latest from The Vault — Senate Banking Committee Chair Sherrod Brown said he was “open to working with” Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow on an ambitious reform of crypto regulation.Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 10, 2024 • 14min
Biden has made a mess of the Democratic Party
Anna and Jake go over President Joe Biden's standing with Democrats in Congress. After nearly two weeks since his poor debate performance, the incumbent president can't shake the age story. Plus: Inside the House Freedom Caucus meltdown.Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 9, 2024 • 15min
Why Biden is surviving right now
Anna and Jake talk about Biden's standing on Capitol Hill. So far, no Senate Democrats have called for the president to step down from the ticket.Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 8, 2024 • 13min
Biden’s hold on Democrats weakens
Anna and Jake go over President Joe Biden's challenges as Congress returns to D.C. for the first time since the presidential debate.Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 5, 2024 • 7min
What the Senate will do for the rest of the summer
Rep. Michael Waltz, a potential candidate for a spot in Trump's cabinet, discusses the Senate's plans for the summer session. Topics include Joe Biden's campaign updates, potential bills like the Kids Online Safety Act, Google .org's AI opportunity fund, and Senate personnel changes.
Jul 4, 2024 • 8min
Hill Democrats: Joe Biden won’t take us down with him
Jake goes over Hill Democrats' response to calls for Biden to drop out of the race. Plus: Inside the next leaders of House Dem groups and The Canvass.Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 3, 2024 • 13min
How Biden is losing Hill Democrats
President Joe Biden is losing the support of Democrats on Capitol Hill. Anna and Jake go over the White House's outreach, or lack thereof, to members of Congress. Plus: NATO comes to Washington next week and the latest Canvass results.Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 2, 2024 • 7min
What does Trump’s winning streak mean?
Jake goes over the dynamics to watch as things appear to break in former President Donald Trump's favor. Plus: A brutal Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) ad hits the airwaves in Florida.Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 1, 2024 • 13min
The debate fallout continues
President Joe Biden continues to face questions about his ability to serve another four-year term following his disastrous debate performance last week. Plus: Keith Stern heads to K Street. And, the latest from The Canvass.Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 28, 2024 • 11min
Biden and Democrats' terrible night
Thursday night's debate wasn't good for President Joe Biden. And it wasn’t that former President Donald Trump was great, either. Anna breaks it all down.Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
