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. People. Power. Politics. Hosted by Punchbowl News founders, journalists, and best-selling authors Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman. Powered by Punchbowl News. Produced by Cadence13.
The The Daily Punch podcast is my favorite morning update. It is a highly informative and well-informed show that keeps me up to date with what's going on in Congress and politics. I particularly enjoy the chemistry between the hosts, Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer, as they discuss the news stories. Their interactions add to my enjoyment of the show.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is that it provides a short and sharp summary of the daily scoop on what's happening in Congress and politics. Punchbowl News has created this podcast to be like your morning coffee, delivering the inside scoop on Congress, detailed polling numbers, and critical analysis of national news stories. It is a must-listen for those who want to stay informed about current legislation and the upcoming 2022 election.
Punchbowl consistently provides outstanding coverage of important legislation such as the Inflation Reduction Act. They offer detailed insights and analysis that are essential for understanding these complex issues. The podcast is concise and manageable, making it easy for listeners to keep up with what's happening in Congress.
However, one drawback of the podcast is that Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer don't always do the show together. While both hosts are knowledgeable and entertaining individually, their chemistry when they're together adds an extra dimension to the show. The back-and-forth banter and exchange of ideas between them make for a more engaging listening experience.
In conclusion, The Daily Punch podcast is a great way to start your day with Washington headlines in a nutshell. It offers valuable insights into Congress and politics, providing listeners with an inside look at important legislation and national news stories. Despite some minor drawbacks such as occasional ads or lack of dual hosting, this podcast remains informative, interesting, and worth listening to every morning.
Technology Reporter Diego Munhoz joins Anna to talk about some of the key individuals and institutions driving the energy sector for years to come. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
All eyes are on the rescissions package and what happens in the Senate this week. OMB Chief Russell Vought is set to meet with Senate Republicans today as Senate Majority Leader John Thune tries to find the votes. Plus, former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is coming to Capitol Hill today. Democrats plan to hammer him on Signalgate and much more in his confirmation hearing to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Anna and Jake preview what to expect. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we're investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anna and Jake discuss the latest on rescissions as President Trump places maximum pressure on Senate Republicans to support the White House-drafted package. Plus, inside House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Democrats' messaging strategy in response to reconciliation. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we're investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Portal author Samantha Handler takes you behind the scenes of the Senate drama over relocating the FBI headquarters. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's Leader Look time! Anna and Jake discuss how Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are doing. Plus, President Donald Trump is putting down the hammer on Senate Republicans in an effort to get them to vote for his $9 billion rescissions package by the end of next week. Anna and Jake take a look at where things stand. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we're investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
T-minus 82 days until the government-funding deadline and the appropriations process is getting messy. Anna and Jake discuss the latest developments. Plus, MAGA world is melting down over an alleged Epstein cover up. And now, Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen is entering the fray. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we're investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Watch this episode now on YouTube! The FY2026 government-funding deadline is just 83 days away. Will the government shut down? Anna and Jake discuss. Plus, the latest on the rescissions package in the Senate. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we're investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Senior Congressional Reporter Ally Mutnick joins Anna to discuss her interview with Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.), to get his perspective on the future of energy. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anna and Jake discuss the backlash Republicans are facing over the reconciliation package. Plus, a look at Sen. Tim Kaine's efforts to challenge President Donald Trump. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With OBBB in the rearview, Anna and Jake discuss what's next in President Donald Trump's Washington. Plus, the latest from the Canvass: a majority of top Capitol Hill staffers say the reconciliation bill's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP will hurt Republicans in the midterm. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mica Soellner breaks down the changing dynamics of the House Freedom Caucus and how the One Big Beautiful Bill passed with only two Republicans voting against it after facing major opposition from GOP hardliners. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anna and Jake review five takeaways from the GOP reconciliation drama and how the One Big Beautiful Bill will impact the 2026 midterm elections. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It looks like Speaker Mike Johnson and President Donald Trump will make their July 4 deadline to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill. Jake joins Anna from the Capitol to discuss the latest reconciliation developments from overnight. Plus, what does all this mean for Johnson and what comes next? Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anna and Jake break down the challenges faced by Speaker Mike Johnson in the House to pass President Donald Trump's key legislative priorities before the self-imposed July 4 deadline. Plus: A look at the significant role Senate Majority Leader John Thune played in passing the GOP reconciliation bill in the Senate. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Congressional Reporter Mica Soellner joins Anna Palmer to discuss how key policy moves are shaping the energy industry now and into the future. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Senate Republicans are scrambling to finalize the reconciliation bill, with Sen. Lisa Murkowski's vote hanging in the balance. Anna and Jake break down the ongoing struggles facing the Senate GOP. Plus, Speaker Johnson has pleaded with his Senate colleagues to keep the bill as close to the House-passed version as possible. Can he convince enough House Republicans to support President Trump's signature piece of legislation? Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With just four days until July 4, Anna and Jake discuss all things reconciliation and the upcoming vote-a-rama, diving into the strategic implications of timing and political maneuvering. Plus, the race to succeed Sen. Thom Tillis is on. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vault co-author Laura Weiss breaks down the news this week on two crucial fronts as Republican leaders push to close out the key sticking points on their reconciliation bill in both the Senate and House. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anna and Jake discuss the pressing issues facing the Senate as they approach the July 4 reconciliation deadline. Plus, Sen. John Cornyn is facing his toughest primary yet — and not a single Texas Republican in Congress is backing him. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Watch this episode on YouTube here! Senate Republicans are considering delaying a politically explosive Medicaid cut as they look for ways to win over GOP moderate holdouts threatening the massive reconciliation bill. Plus, Anna and Jake discuss Zohran Mamdani's political rise and how it's making vulnerable House Democrats uneasy. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Watch this episode on YouTube here! There are just nine days until July 4, but there's a problem — It seems like lots of Republicans loathe the GOP's massive reconciliation bill. Anna and Jake discuss the complaints spanning the party's ideological spectrum. Plus, can OMB Director Russ Vought convince skeptical GOP senators to back his controversial $9.4 billion rescissions package, or will his cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid derail the plan? Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Technology Reporter Diego Munhoz joins Anna Palmer to discuss the way energy production is evolving and how policymakers are working with the industry to address growing power demands. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Senate is about to jam the House on reconciliation — and many GOP senators are cheering it on. Plus, President Donald Trump took on Iran without congressional approval and lawmakers are racing the clock to respond. Can Congress rein him in? Or is it already too late? Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With 11 days until July 4, Anna and Jake discuss all things reconciliation as the GOP races to pass President Trump's legislative agenda. Plus, Trump's bombing of Iranian nuclear sites is dividing Democrats, with calls for War Powers votes and even impeachment on the table. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vault co-author Brendan Pedersen breaks down the Genius Act, the first piece of crypto legislation ever passed by the Senate. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Punchbowl News Reporter Max Cohen is back to talk all things reconciliation as the Senate Finance Committee begins its “Byrd Bath” process. Plus, the Georgia GOP is on edge as they wait for a signal from President Donald Trump on endorsements in the state's Senate race. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake is joined by Punchbowl News Reporter Max Cohen to discuss new polling that paints a grim picture for the GOP's One Big Beautiful Bill. Plus, Ohio Republicans are weighing how ruthless to be in redistricting, and more. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anna and Jake discuss the threats to the Senate GOP's July 4 reconciliation rush. Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth returns to Capitol Hill today as the war between Israel and Iran rages on. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anna and Jake discuss the Senate GOP's tough reconciliation negotiation. Plus, as Israel and Iran continue their deadly conflict, senators in Washington are offering rhetorical support for Israel — but little else. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Congress responds to the assassination and attempted assassination of two Minnesota state lawmakers. Plus, Senate Finance Committee Republicans will release long-awaited legislative text for its portion of Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrew Desiderio breaks down the Senate's response to California Sen. Alex Padilla getting shoved and thrown to the floor by federal agents at DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's press conference in Los Angeles on Thursday. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anna and Jake discuss the Israeli attacks against Iranian nuclear and military sites on Thursday night. Plus, in the United States, the national political scene is on the verge of boiling over. Anna and Jake reflect on this brutally partisan week. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Punchbowl News Technology Reporter Ben Brody joins Max Cohen to discuss the impact content creators have on the U.S. economy and the policy conversation in Washington. Plus, details from his conversation with Kent Rollins, an Oklahoma-based chef known on YouTube as Cowboy Kent. Check out The Creator Economy. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anna and Jake discuss FY2026 funding as the House is set to vote today on a $9 billion-plus rescissions package. Plus, the Senate makes moves to change the "Big, Beautiful Bill." Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anna and Jake discuss how the White House is selling President Donald Trump's agenda to Senate Republicans. Plus, can the White House force a new congressional map on Texas Republicans? Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anna and Jake take a look at how the reconciliation fight is impacting what's already going to be a brutal partisan struggle over FY2026 government spending. Plus, how Senate Majority Leader John Thune is saving stablecoin reform. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake discusses how the Senate can meet its July 4 reconciliation deadline. Plus, President Donald Trump's L.A. National Guard move is spurring a huge partisan brawl. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Congressional reporter Mica Soellner breaks down the falling out between Donald Trump and Elon Musk over the reconciliation bill earlier this week. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake takes a look at how how Elon Musk could be dangerous to President Donald Trump and the GOP. Plus, the race for a top House post has put the Congressional Black Caucus in a very real bind, as seniority, generational change and identity politics all collide. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Senate Republicans and the White House are at odds over potential changes to tax-cut provisions in the House-passed reconciliation package. Plus, crypto's cash is flowing into the Michigan Senate race. And this time, it's backing Mike Rogers in a big way. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is already playing his biggest card — President Donald Trump — to help push the GOP reconciliation package through the Senate. Plus, Anna and Jake take a look at the special election for the late Rep. Gerry Connolly's seat. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Punchbowl News Financial Services Reporter Brendan Pedersen joins Anna Palmer to discuss the complicated relationship among several entities working to influence the direction of health care policy. Plus, Incubate's founder and executive director, John Stanford, joins Anna to talk about what his company is doing and how venture capital plays a role in medicine. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is charting a four-week sprint to pass a reconciliation bill. Plus, Sen. John Cornyn is trailing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton by 22 points, according to a new poll. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George will appear before the House and Senate Armed Services Committees with a new mission — the Army Transformation Initiative. Anna and Jake preview what to expect. Plus, the Senate's about to dive into a brutal reconciliation fight, with GOP factions pulling in opposite directions. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Senior congessional reporter Andrew Desiderio talks about his experience joining a bipartisan Senate delegation to Canada last week. The senators were aiming to cool tensions between the two longtime allies and encourage Canadian tourism to the U.S., which has plummeted. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anna and Jake take a look at how the House leadership is doing as part of our latest Leader Look. Plus, who's up and who's down in Washington and politics? We dissect this week's Punch Power Matrix rankings. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anna and Jake take a look at how Senate Majority Leader John Thune is doing as his chamber prepares to take up the GOP's massive reconciliation bill. Plus, proposals in Congress to crack down on app stores are causing hard feelings between Apple and Meta. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Democrats say the White House won't share what it's doing with hundreds of federal accounts and billions of dollars already approved by Congress. Plus, the battle to be the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee is underway. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Punchbowl News Senior Congressional Reporter Andrew Desiderio joins Anna Palmer to talk about his interview with a leading voice in the future of medicine, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.). The chair of the Senate Health Committee discussed Medicaid and drug pricing among other issues in health care. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A bipartisan delegation traveled to Canada Friday aiming to cool U.S.-Canada tensions amid unprecedented hostility from Washington. Plus, after nearly two decades of government control, could Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac finally be on the path to freedom? We're also excited to announce that your favorite podcast, The Daily Punch will be moving to video! More details to come so stay tuned. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake discusses the dynamics between House and Senate Republicans as the House-passed reconciliation bill heads over to the Senate. Plus, How Dems plan to weaponize reconciliation votes. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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