

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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May 16, 2024 • 13min
Tester and Brown's Biden problem
Sens. Jon Tester and Sherrod Brown face tough reelections sharing a ballot with Biden and Trump. These Senate Democrats are both in states heavily favored for the former president. Plus, Financial Services Reporter Brendan Pedersen joins the show to talk with Max Cohen about the Martin Gruenberg hearing.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

May 15, 2024 • 11min
White House pushes back on Israel bill
Congressional reporter Max Cohen goes over how White House officials are working to sure up Democratic support as House Republicans push a bill denouncing President Joe Biden over withholding some weapons from Israel. Plus: A bipartisan Senate quartet releases a roadmap for AI legislation.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

May 14, 2024 • 11min
Inside House Democrats' Israel problem
Congressional reporter Max Cohen breaks down what's happening in D.C. as Israel's government moves forward with its assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Plus: It's primary day in Maryland and Nebraska.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

May 13, 2024 • 11min
Congress clashes over Israel
The crisis in Gaza — and Biden’s handling of the war between Israel and Hamas — will dominate Capitol Hill this week. The FAA bill gets more attention. The House GOP struggles to figure out what to tout this November. Plus, the DCCC backs Oregon state Rep. Janelle Bynum.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

May 10, 2024 • 15min
Mike Johnson’s Kenyan snub
Speaker Mike Johnson snubs Kenyan President William Ruto. Jake breaks down what happened behind the scenes. Plus: The Senate passed a five-year FAA reauthorization bill, much to the chagrin of the Virginia and Maryland delegations. Also, Max Cohen and Andrew Desiderio join the podcast to talk about Sam Brown's primary race in Nevada.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

May 9, 2024 • 15min
Johnson vs. MTG
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) failed to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, but neither walked away unscathed. Anna and Jake break down the wins and losses for both members. Plus: Can Senate Magic get the FAA reauthorization over the line?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

May 8, 2024 • 15min
Senate gears up to jam House on FAA
Anna and Jake go over how the Senate is getting ready to jam the House on the FAA reauthorization bill. There is still a question over whether it can pass before the Friday deadline. Plus: Inside the House appropriations wars.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

May 7, 2024 • 19min
The AI Impact: Education and the Workforce
Anna Palmer and Max Cohen discuss how artificial intelligence is affecting the workforce and how one nonprofit is using the technology to educate people and help them land jobs. Plus, Anna talks with Mark Isakowitz, Google's VP of government affairs and public policy for the U.S. and Canada, about how his company uses AI for training and education.Read the latest edition of The AI Impact, here.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

May 7, 2024 • 14min
What MTG asked Johnson for
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) quest to boot Mike Johnson from the speakership will continue today. Anna and Jake go over what the Georgia Republican wants and whether she'll get it. Plus: Things are looking dicey for the FAA reauthorization bill.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

May 6, 2024 • 12min
Mike Johnson steps up
Anna and Jake go over what Speaker Mike Johnson told donors at his retreat this weekend. Plus: More details emerge about Harry Dunn, a former U.S. Capitol Police officer running for the House.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


