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In the two-plus months since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took the helm at the Department of Health and Human Services, the agency has been shaken to its core — data collection has been halted, research has been cut, and more than 10,000 employees have been laid off. POLITICO White House reporter Adam Cancryn joins host Steven Overly to unpack what is happening and why it matters. Plus, Meta's antitrust trial begins today, and President Donald Trump will meet with the president of El Salvador to discuss immigration.

 Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, faces an uphill battle for confirmation. Among other things, Kennedy is a noted vaccine skeptic and has spent years embroiled in controversy. So how will the Trump team negotiate his confirmation? White House reporter Adam Cancryn joins Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels to walk through the plan. Plus, a whopping six cabinet nominees will face confirmation hearings this morning, and what to expect from President Joe Biden's farewell address.

When a new presidential administration prepares to take office, it typically signs transparency and ethics agreements with the White House, the Justice Department and the General Services Administration to ensure access to important government information and otherwise facilitate a smooth transition. But this time, President-elect Donald Trump's team has been reluctant to sign them. White House reporter Adam Cancryn walks Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels through the reasons for the Trump team's hesitation and the implications. Plus, the president-elect dominates the conversation at the Halifax Security Forum, and what we know about Kamala Harris' next moves.

President-elect Donald Trump will visit Washington this morning to meet with President Joe Biden. Although meetings between the outgoing and incoming presidents are a long-standing tradition, Trump has not always followed through. When their roles were reversed in 2020, Trump refused to meet with Joe Biden. There is no love lost between the two gentlemen who last met one-on-one on the debate stage, which ultimately ended Biden's reelection campaign. So, what could they possibly talk about? White House reporter Adam Cancryn talks with Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels. Plus, inside Trump's latest barrage of cabinet selections, and who will emerge victorious in the vote for Sen. Mitch McConnell's GOP leadership successor.

The presidency of Joe Biden is drawing to a close, but his legacy remains uncertain. As he steps aside for a new generation of Democratic leadership, questions swirl around Biden's political future and the party's path forward. Adam Cancryn from POLITICO shares what this pivotal moment reveals about the state of the Democratic Party, the shifting electorate, and the challenges facing America's current president.

Start your week of news with Boyd Matheson! Boyd breaks down the political election cycle with less than 48 hours until we find out who our next president is. Heather Long shares the data about America’s economy. See how we can all reach out in kindness after the election with Curtis Bennett. Adam Cancryn reflects on Joe Biden’s political career and what its legacy will look like and More!

Finish a week of news strong with Boyd Matheson! Boyd delves into the latest on what is happening in this year’s presidential election cycle and what we need to do to become a global powerhouse again. Dig into yesterday’s prisoner swap with Adam Cancryn. Walter Wright breaks down how legal immigrants are a sign of a fruitful economy and More!

In the high-stakes world of international diplomacy, few achievements are as poignant as securing the release of detained citizens. The recent prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia, involving 16 individuals from multiple countries, marks a significant diplomatic breakthrough in an era of strained international relations. Adam Cancryn from POLITICO digs into behind the headlines, we see the tireless efforts of those working behind the scenes to bring people home.

Over the next few days, the spotlight on Joe Biden will only sharpen as the president attends this year's NATO summit in Washington. His first big test will be a major address today commemorating the 75th anniversary of the organization. Whether a strong performance there — and at a Thursday news conference — can calm the nerves of Democrats still shaken by a shoddy debate performance is another thing entirely. White House correspondent Adam Cancryn joins Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels to walk through what's happening with the Democratic debate over calling for Biden to step aside. Plus, what we're watching out of Biden's ultra secure meeting with House Democrats this morning, and all the rest of the news you need to know today.

At the G7 meetings in Italy, many of the conversations revolve around two men: One who's there (Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy), and one who isn't (Donald Trump). Though much of President Joe Biden's agenda at the summit is occupied by reasserting American support for Ukraine, the specter of the 2024 elections is never far from the center of attention. White House correspondent Adam Cancryn is in Italy and joins the pod to discuss it all with Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels. Plus, Donald Trump gives Milwaukee the Baltimore treatment, and all the rest of the news you need to know today.

If you have become confused over exactly what the Biden administration's policy has become towards Israel and our military weapons shipments to the country, you're not alone. Adam Cancryn from POLITICO joins Boyd to discuss the confusing policy. Members of the President's own party are having a difficult time determining what exactly the policy is, and what it will become if a further invasion into the Gazan city of Rafah continues. How can the White House send a message of clarity instead of confusion? 

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people on the rolls of the Medicaid program skyrocketed. And this year, millions of Americans are being purged from the program, and the Biden administration is responding. The deadline window to enroll in Obamacare has been extended so those dropped from Medicaid do not need to become uninsured. What are the politics surrounding this move? How are Americans affected who are worried about losing their insurance? Adam Cancryn from Politico joins the show with Boyd.

Despite showing up all over the campaign trail, president Biden has been largely absent from the media. When he does address the public, like he did today, he's picky about what he'll say. His opposition are blaming his age, saying his team is hiding him away as his age catches up to him. The Biden administration says they are just more focused on having the president interact with his constituents in person. Joining Boyd to look past both assumptions, Adam Cancryn from POLITICO.

Join Boyd as he looks past the headlines to really understand todays news. Mike Lee comes on the show to discuss the Utah Passprt Fair. Reason Editor Matt Welch gives his take on how 3rd party candidates are going to shake up the 2024 Presidential Election. Peter Suderman dissects what "bidenomics" really means and Adam Cancryn talks to Boyd about why where we are seeing President Biden matters. Plus, a check in on what's coming from congress and what the Presidents speech today meant.

Keeping with the Biden Administration's economic strategy as they ramp up their campaign for the next election, let's talk about the important distinction Biden is trying to make between himself and GOP front runner Trump. His message is clear: a vote for Biden is a vote for the working class, a vote for Trump will only help billionaires. Joining the show to shed some light on the strategy, Adam Cancryn from POLITICO.

Representative John Curtis joins Boyd to talk about his new bill that aims to protect Americans tax dollars in the face of global conflicts. Alex Bolton from the Hill joins the show to give us an update on the border showdown. Adam Cancryn calls in to analyze Bidens newest economic strategy for the 2024 election. Record breaking mountaineer, author and mother of seven Jenn Drummond talks to Boyd about her expierence climbing seven of the highest peaks in the world and her new book Break Proof.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: Despite endorsing Joe Biden over Donald Trump for president less than one day earlier, United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain told Fox News that a “great majority” of his union members “will not vote for President Biden”—opting instead to vote with their “pay checks.” On Wednesday night, United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain announced that the union would be endorsing President Joe Biden for reelection during a conference in Washington D.C. During his speech, Fain referred to presumed Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump as a “scab” explaining: “If Donald Trump ever worked in an auto plant, he wouldn't be a UAW member. He'd be a company man trying to squeeze the American worker. Donald Trump stands against everything we stand for as a union, as a society.” Meanwhile, Biden bragged to the crowd about how he has made buying America and building America a priority of his administration. However, Adam Cancryn of Politico writes: “In swing states and factory towns, Biden is making a resurgence in domestic manufacturing central to his reelection pitch. He's highlighting a surge of investments across the nation as evidence that an economic agenda centered on reviving the country's industrial core is just starting to pay off. But 10 months out from the election, those new factory projects remain in their early stages—and have yet to generate an anticipated wave of manufacturing jobs. And after a pandemic-era rebound, industry hiring overall has turned stagnant: Manufacturers added just 12,000 jobs in 2023 amid an extended business slowdown.” You can read Cancryn's full article here: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/01/19/biden-manufacturing-factory-jobs-00136473 Has your own gross negligence led to a razor wire injury? Well, Rich Zeoli and Mike Opelka have an exciting new law firm that may be able to help you win money you don't deserve: Moron & Moron Law! Earlier this week, in a 5 to 4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that the Biden Administration has the authority to remove concertina wire erected by Texas officials along the U.S. Southern border—designed to prevent the unlawful border crossings that continue to plague the state. According to reports, Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) has continued to place “razor wire” along the border—arguing that the Supreme Court may have authorized the federal government to remove the wiring, but he remains legally permitted to use the wire when he deems it necessary. While appearing on Fox News, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem said she would drive additional “razor wire” to Gov. Abbott, if Texas needs it.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (01/25/2024): 3:05pm- On Tuesday, New Hampshire held its Republican presidential primary with Donald Trump ultimately defeating Nikki Haley 54% to 43%. Meanwhile, despite not being sanctioned by the Democratic National Committee and consequently awarding no delegates, President Joe Biden defeated Rep. Dean Phillips 64% to 20%. Biden did not appear on the ballot—citing New Hampshire's prevention of South Carolina from becoming the party's first primary state—though his supporters did organize an extensive write-in campaign. According to CNN exit polling, 70% of the New Hampshire voters that cast their primary ballots for Haley in Tuesday's Republican presidential primary were not registered as Republicans—instead they were “undeclared” registrants. As the primary moves towards more conservative states, like South Carolina, will her support with independent-minded and moderate voters be enough to keep her campaign competitive? 3:10pm- Peter Navarro, former Director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy, has been sentenced to 4 months in jail for defying a Congressional subpoena. Could Hunter Biden face a similar fate if he doesn't cooperate with his own Congressional subpoena? 3:15pm- Earlier this week, in a 5 to 4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that the Biden Administration has the authority to remove concertina wire erected by Texas officials along the U.S. Southern border—designed to prevent the unlawful border crossings that continue to plague the state. According to reports, Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) has continued to place “razor wire” along the border—arguing that the Supreme Court may have authorized the federal government to remove the wiring, but he remains legally permitted to use the wire when he deems it necessary. 3:20pm- On Wednesday night, United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain announced that the union would be endorsing President Joe Biden for reelection during a conference in Washington D.C. During his speech, Fain referred to presumed Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump as a “scab” explaining: “If Donald Trump ever worked in an auto plant, he wouldn't be a UAW member. He'd be a company man trying to squeeze the American worker. Donald Trump stands against everything we stand for as a union, as a society.” 3:40pm- In a New York Times editorial, Clark D. Cunningham—a law professor at Georgia State University—explains the legal consequences for the alleged improper relationship between lead prosecutor in the Donald Trump Georgia election interference criminal case, Nathan Wade, and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Cunningham writes: “Mr. Wade was very involved in both the special grand jury investigation and the current criminal case, despite an absence of obvious qualifications. Although Ms. Willis has defended her decision to hire Mr. Wade, his previous experience as a prosecutor appears to have been largely limited to misdemeanors. The amount paid to Mr. Wade so far is substantial yet Mr. Wade's billing invoices obtained by Mr. Roman's lawyer are not well documented and don't always offer, for example, itemized time worked in increments of less than one day. If Ms. Willis and Mr. Wade are dismissed by Judge McAfee, it will be up to a state agency, the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia, to appoint a prosecutor to take over from Ms. Willis. And that's where things could really go off the rails. Take one precedent: On July 25, 2022, Ms. Willis was disqualified from prosecuting Burt Jones, who was then a state senator, after she hosted a fund-raiser for Mr. Jones's eventual opponent in the race for lieutenant governor. Eighteen months later, the PACGA still hasn't appointed a special prosecutor, and Mr. Jones, now lieutenant governor, has not even been indicted. Delay is not even the worst possible outcome for the case if Ms. Willis is disqualified. A special prosecutor could decide to reduce or dismiss charges against some or all of the defendants, including Mr. Trump.” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/24/opinion/fani-willis-trump-georgia.html 4:05pm- Despite endorsing Joe Biden over Donald Trump for president less than one day earlier, United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain told Fox News that a “great majority” of his union members “will not vote for President Biden”—opting instead to vote with their “pay checks.” 4:10pm- On Wednesday night, United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain announced that the union would be endorsing President Joe Biden for reelection during a conference in Washington D.C. During his speech, Fain referred to presumed Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump as a “scab” explaining: “If Donald Trump ever worked in an auto plant, he wouldn't be a UAW member. He'd be a company man trying to squeeze the American worker. Donald Trump stands against everything we stand for as a union, as a society.” Meanwhile, Biden bragged to the crowd about how he has made buying America and building America a priority of his administration. However, Adam Cancryn of Politico writes: “In swing states and factory towns, Biden is making a resurgence in domestic manufacturing central to his reelection pitch. He's highlighting a surge of investments across the nation as evidence that an economic agenda centered on reviving the country's industrial core is just starting to pay off. But 10 months out from the election, those new factory projects remain in their early stages—and have yet to generate an anticipated wave of manufacturing jobs. And after a pandemic-era rebound, industry hiring overall has turned stagnant: Manufacturers added just 12,000 jobs in 2023 amid an extended business slowdown.” You can read Cancryn's full article here: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/01/19/biden-manufacturing-factory-jobs-00136473 4:20pm- Has your own gross negligence led to a razor wire injury? Well, Rich Zeoli and Mike Opelka have an exciting new law firm that may be able to help you win money you don't deserve: Moron & Moron Law! 4:40pm- Earlier this week, in a 5 to 4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that the Biden Administration has the authority to remove concertina wire erected by Texas officials along the U.S. Southern border—designed to prevent the unlawful border crossings that continue to plague the state. According to reports, Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) has continued to place “razor wire” along the border—arguing that the Supreme Court may have authorized the federal government to remove the wiring, but he remains legally permitted to use the wire when he deems it necessary. While appearing on Fox News, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem said she would drive additional “razor wire” to Gov. Abbott, if Texas needs it. 5:05pm- Daniel Turner—Founder & Executive Director of Power the Future—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss new polling data from Power the Future and Public Opinion Strategies which “reveals that President Biden is bleeding Hispanic support in New Mexico, a state he won by 10 points in 2020. Of the Hispanics polled in the Power the Future survey, 63% disapprove of the job Biden has done—with 51% strongly disapproving—while 36% approve of his performance.” You can read more about the poll here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/biden-faces-dire-disapproval-ratings-among-hispanics-in-state-he-won-big-in-2020-poll. And you can learn more about Power the Future here: https://powerthefuture.com/about-us/ 5:25pm- A woman in Thousand Oaks, California was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter after stabbing her date over 100 times and killing him after smoking cannabis. Bizarrely, she was sentenced to only 2 years-probation and 100 hours of community service for the crime. Her defense team had argued that she had been pressured into doing the drugs and experienced “cannabis psychosis” which caused her to act irrationally. Do you think the California legal system should have punished her more severely? Furthermore, if cannabis psychosis can be this dangerous, shouldn't California ban recreational marijuana use? 5:45pm- Kellen Browning writes: “The chairman of Arizona's Republican Party resigned abruptly on Wednesday, a day after the publication of a 10-minute recording of a conversation between himself and Kari Lake, a former nominee for governor, in which he appeared to offer a bribe to persuade Ms. Lake to drop her 2024 Senate campaign. In the recording, which was published by The Daily Mail, Jeff DeWit, the chairman, tells Ms. Lake that there are ‘very powerful people that want to keep you out' of the race, and suggests he is passing on a message from them. He says he had been told to ask her: ‘Is there any companies out there or something that could just put her on the payroll and give her—to keep her out?' Later in the conversation, which Mr. DeWit repeatedly urges Ms. Lake not to repeat to anyone, he starts to ask, ‘Is there a number at which—' before Ms. Lake interrupts, saying ‘I can be bought?' He replies, ‘Not be bought,' but instead wait a few years before running.” You can read the full story here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/24/us/politics/kari-lake-arizona-gop.html 6:05pm- Matt Viser of The Washington Post writes: “Georges Bergès, an art gallery owner who gave small-dollar donations about 20 times to Donald Trump in 2020, signed an agreement shortly after that year's election to take on an unusual task: representing Hunter Biden, the son of President-elect Joe Biden, who was pursuing a nascent career as an artist. The agreement produced arrangements that drew concern from ethics experts…In total, there have been 10 buyers of the art, who have paid a sum of $1.5 million. Under their agreement, the gallerist received 40 percent of the sales while Biden took 60 percent. Three of the buyers have been identified, while the other seven remain anonymous. The largest share of the work—11 paintings, for a total of $875,000—went to Kevin Morris, who has become one of Biden's closest friends while also acting as an attorney and financial benefactor.” You can read the full story here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/01/23/hunter-biden-paintings-sold-15-million/ 6:15pm- During an interview with Katie Couric, Vice President Kamala Harris complained that Wikipedia inaccurately claims she is 5'2”—when in reality she is 5'4”…and 5'7” in heels! 6:20pm- Has your own gross negligence led to a razor wire injury? Well, Rich Zeoli and Mike Opelka have an exciting new law firm that may be able to help you win money you don't deserve: Moron & Moron Law! 6:30pm- During a press conference earlier this week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called on the federal government to ban Zyn nicotine pouches and energy drinks. 6:50pm- Peter Navarro, former Director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy, has been sentenced to 4 months in jail for defying a Congressional subpoena. Could Hunter Biden face a similar fate if he doesn't cooperate with his own Congressional subpoena?

Congress appears to be careening toward a government shutdown, as a small band of House conservatives vow to block any funding for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1 unless they win deeper cuts to health and other domestic programs. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump continues to roil the GOP presidential primary field, this time with comments about abortion. Tami Luhby of CNN, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, and Rachel Cohrs of Stat News join KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Also, for “extra credit,” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week they think you should read, too: Julie Rovner: The Washington Post's “Inside the Gold Rush to Sell Cheaper Imitations of Ozempic,” by Daniel Gilbert. Alice Miranda Ollstein: Politico's “The Anti-Vaccine Movement Is on the Rise. The White House Is at a Loss Over What to Do About It,” by Adam Cancryn. Rachel Cohrs: KFF Health News' “Save Billions or Stick With Humira? Drug Brokers Steer Americans to the Costly Choice,” by Arthur Allen. Tami Luhby: CNN's “Supply and Insurance Issues Snarl Fall Covid-19 Vaccine Campaign for Some,” by Brenda Goodman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Speaker McCarthy is struggling to pull together the factions in his party to pass any sort of bill to fund the government. So far, the White House is staying out of it. Why is President Biden keeping his distance when a potential shutdown is just 10 days away? Adam Cancryn from Politico breaks down the White House's strategy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier in the year, the president made a statement that he would look at ways to get rid of the debt ceiling, which caused a large standoff in Congress that took weeks to resolve. Progressives responded with enthusiasm to this statement, but now may have a very different point of view, feeling like they're being given the run-around by the president. Adam Cancryn from Politico talks with Boyd about the situation, and negotiation happening between the president and the progressive caucus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The nomination of Monica Bertagnolli to lead the National Institutes of Health is now caught between President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) over the administration's drug pricing agenda. Host Katherine Ellen Foley talks to Adam Cancryn about Bertagnolli's stalled candidacy.  

Guest Host: Marty Carpenter Today, President Biden is fully embracing 'Bidenomics', tying his future as president to the US economy... for better or for worse. It seems a little risky for a President to attach himself to the economy. But President Ronald Reagan did it, with Reaganomics. Adam Cancryn from Politico joins to discuss the calculations that the administration is making here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 As the President continues to talk and negotiate with Speaker McCarthy over the debt ceiling, it's caused a bit of a stir among Democrats. Some in the party hope that the President won't give an inch, even on McCarthy's red lines such as work requirements. If the President reaches a deal with the Speaker, does he risk upsetting his own base? Adam Cancryn, who covers the White House for Politico, talks to Boyd about the reaction from the President's party as these negotiations progress...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Cancryn, White House reporter with Politico, and Sean Whelan, Washington Correspondent, assess how Joe Biden's Irish visit is being perceived back in the United States.

This week, President Biden will visit Ireland, his ancestral home. This trip will be a personal one for the President. At the same time, problems are piling up for the administration from leaked Pentagon documents to another tragic mass shooting. Adam Cancryn from POLITICO explains how this will impact the trip and some of the tensions between Ireland and the UK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the busiest and most difficult jobs in Washington DC is that of the White House Chief of Staff. And with it comes a lot of growing pains. Jeff Zeints recently replaced Ron Klain as President Biden's chief of staff. Adam Cancryn from POLITICO gives a behind the scenes look at the challenges Zients is facing... especially ahead of a presidential election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JMart's latest column is hot off the presses and already blowing up group chats on Capitol Hill: “Sinema Trashes Dems: ‘Old Dudes Eating Jell-O'” As her fundraising efforts plow forward, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) “has used a series of Republican-dominated receptions and retreats this year to belittle her Democratic colleagues, shower her GOP allies with praise and, in one case, quite literally give the middle finger to President Biden's White House,” Martin writes. “Speaking in private, whether one-on-one or with small groups of Republican senators, she's even more cutting, particularly about Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, whom she derides in harshly critical terms, according to senior Republican officials directly familiar with her comments.” White House chief of staff Jeff Zients has been President Joe Biden's top aide for less than two months — and grumbling has already erupted both inside and outside the administration over whether he's up to the job. In a story out this morning, Adam Cancryn, Eugene and Nicholas Wu spoke with 16 administration officials, lawmakers and others with knowledge of internal White House dynamics, and found widespread concerns “over whether Zients has the political instincts and Capitol Hill relationships to deftly navigate a crucial period ahead of Biden's anticipated reelection run.” And, tech reporter Rebecca Kern stops by for a preview of TikTok CEO Shou Chew's hearing  before the House Energy and Commerce committee.

President Joe Biden is not expected to seek significant new Covid funding as part of his forthcoming budget proposal, the latest sign that the White House is preparing to wind down its emergency response operation later this year. Adam Cancryn talks with host Ruth Reader about the most notable health care priorities in the budget.

Adam Cancryn tells Ben Leonard about his exit interview with David Kessler, who reflected on nearly three years of fighting a pandemic as President Joe Biden's chief science officer — and the political fallout. Plus, Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.), co-chair of the Telehealth Caucus, on how technology can become a bigger part of health care delivery.

Interview with Politico's Adam Cancryn on House passing a bill to end COVID-19 health emergency (6), preview of POTUS-Speaker McCarthy meeting on raising debt limit, Rep. Santos leaving committee assignments, POTUS will meet Congressional Black Caucus on police reform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Zients is on his way back to the White House as President Joe Biden's new chief of staff, where the managerial prowess he showed as Covid czar will be put to the test. Adam Cancryn talks with Ruth Reader about his track record.

Guest Hosts: Derek Brown and Leah Murray The White House is bringing in a new chief of staff: Jeff Zients. He's known as a great manager, a Mr. Fix it.  But the Biden administration has a lot of problems on its hands from the classified documents scandal, Ukraine, House investigations, high inflation, and more. Can he navigate the choppy waters and help bring the President's approval rating back up? Adam Cancryn from POLITICO explains what Jeff brings to the table and what it means to be chief of staff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Miranda Ollstein talks with Adam Cancryn about his report that senior Biden officials are targeting an end to the Covid-19 emergency designation, which would trigger a complex restructuring of major elements of the federal response.

Adam Cancryn, is White House reporter for Politico, covering health and the economy *Follow him on Twitter: @adamcancryn. Congressional priorities during this Lame Duck session.

Gas prices continue to be a top priority for Americans. And while government can't completely control prices... there are a few things they can do to ease the pain at the pump. So, what is the Biden Administration doing? A new report finds that the President is ramping up pressure on big oil companies. Adam Cancryn from POLITICO joins Inside Sources with the latest details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunday marked 100 days since Roe v. Wade was overturned. Since then, 66 clinics in more than a dozen states have stopped providing abortions, according to a new report from the Guttmacher Institute, an abortion-rights advocacy and research group. POLITICO's Megan Messerly talks to Ruth Reader about her reporting. Plus, Adam Cancryn on Biden's revival of Operation Warp Speed.

President Joe Biden's Sunday declaration that the pandemic is over caught his own senior health officials off guard. Ben Leonard talks to  Adam Cancryn about the President's “60 Minutes” interview and the implications that will have on his policy agenda. Plus, Alice Miranda Ollstein provides a reality check from Capitol Hill, where the likelihood of Congress passing any additional Covid-10 funding seems slim.

Stung by messaging missteps over the coronavirus crisis, baby formula shortage and abortion access, the Food and Drug Administration is planning to hire Vin Gupta and other senior-level advisers to shore up the agency's communications. Adam Cancryn reports.

The White House asked for $22.5 billion for covid response funds. Last week, Congress put together a bipartisan $15 billion plan. But so far, exactly zero dollars have actually been agreed upon. And even as the administration warns it may need to cancel new orders of Covid-19 drugs as soon as next week and wind down access to testing soon after that, there appears to be no clear strategy from either the White House or Capitol Hill to secure the funds. The Biden administration insists it's doing all it can to hammer home for lawmakers that failing to swiftly approve the funding will have serious consequences. Top appropriators on Capitol Hill point the finger back at the administration, saying the White House did not make a convincing enough case for the money to win over Republicans. Adam Cancryn reports.

The White House asked for $22.5 billion for covid response funds. Last week, Congress put together a bipartisan $15 billion plan. But so far, exactly zero dollars have actually been agreed upon. And even as the administration warns it may need to cancel new orders of Covid-19 drugs as soon as next week and wind down access to testing soon after that, there appears to be no clear strategy from either the White House or Capitol Hill to secure the funds. Adam Cancryn reports.

After more than a month of surging case numbers due to the Omicron variant, the Biden administration is responding with more testing and masking. On Wednesday, it launched covidtests.gov, a website that allows users to request four free at-home covid test and this week also unveiled a plan to distribute hundreds of millions of free N-95 masks through pharmacies and community sites. Adam Cancryn reports.

Robert Califf sailed through his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, despite some opposition from Democrats ranging from Bernie Sanders to Joe Manchin. A confirmation vote in January would give the agency a permanent political leader for the first time during the Biden presidency. Adam Cancryn reports. Adam Cancryn is a health care reporter for POLITICO. Annie Rees is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.

Robert Califf sailed through his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, despite some opposition from Democrats ranging from Bernie Sanders to Joe Manchin related to failures by the FDA (including under Califf) to reign in the opioid epidemic and industry ties. A confirmation vote in January would give the agency a permanent political leader for the first time during the Biden presidency. Adam Cancryn reports.

Federal officials are preparing to expand access to extra shots. And some states are already moving ahead. POLITICO's Adam Cancryn reports. Plus, Republicans overtake Democrats in voter registration in Florida. And the Pentagon rushes to combat rising housing and food costs for troops. Adam Cancryn is a health reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.

The FDA is poised to expand access to boosters across the nation. POLITICO's Adam Cancryn reports. Adam Cancryn is a health reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.

He's the nation's top health official. But he's rarely the one giving orders. POLITICO's Adam Cancryn reports. Adam Cancryn is a health reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Read more: Becerra takes a back seat while others steer Covid response Take part in our 2021 podcast survey. Sign up for the POLITICO Pulse newsletter.

The Biden administration says we need them. The WHO says we should wait for the rest of the world. POLITICO's Adam Cancryn breaks down everything you need to know about vaccine boosters. Plus, the FTC files a new antitrust suit against Facebook. And the Biden administration plans to cancel the federal student loans of Americans who have severe disabilities. Adam Cancryn is a health reporter for POLITICO and co-author of POLITICO Pulse. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Read more: Troubling CDC vaccine data convinced Biden team to back booster shots The U.S. plans to offer booster shots next month. Some health experts are wary.

The Fourth of July. That was the date Biden wanted 70 percent of the country vaccinated by. But that doesn't look like it's going to happen. POLITICO's Adam Cancryn talks with Dispatch's Jeremy Siegel about why. Adam Cancryn is a health care reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Read more in the POLITICO Pulse newsletter.

More than 60 percent of adults in the U.S. have gotten at least one vaccine dose, but when you look at the demographic breakdown, things don't look too good. POLITICO's Adam Cancryn reports. Plus, the FDA plans to add a warning about rare heart inflammation to Moderna and Pfizer's vaccines. And House Democrats propose a 14 percent funding budget boost for the IRS. Adam Cancryn is a health care reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Read more in the POLITICO Pulse newsletter.

The CDC says you don’t need a mask in most situations if you’re fully vaccinated. But some states — and businesses — aren’t fully onboard yet. POLITICO’s Adam Canryn looks at the sticky situations arising in the aftermath of the new guidance. Plus, Cheney continues to question the future of the GOP. And a group of Senators tout their effort to combat sexual assault in military as a template for bipartisanship. Adam Cancryn is a health care reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Read more in the POLITICO Pulse newsletter.

On today's episode, the PR campaign the government is waging on vaccine hesitancy and equitable access for vaccine. Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels talks to Dr. Ebony Hilton and POLITICO healthcare reporter Adam Cancryn about whose job is it to combat hesitancy, and how the Biden administration is stacking up. Eugene Daniels is a co-author of POLITICO Playbook. Dr. Ebony Hilton is associate professor of anesthesiology at UVA and a critical care physician. Adam Cancryn is a healthcare reporter at POLITICO. Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is senior producer for POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.

Biden promised to “follow the science” throughout his campaign. But a month into his presidency, he’s learning the hard way that — from school reopenings to wearing masks — politics and science don’t always mesh. POLITICO’s Adam Cancryn reports. Plus, Pelosi says an independent commission will investigate the Capitol insurrection. And the WHO grants emergency approval for the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine. Adam Cancryn is a health care reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Read more:  Biden’s follow-the-science mantra on school meets political reality White House tiptoes around governors relaxing coronavirus rules

Rick speaks with Adam Cancryn about the vaccine roll-out

100 million vaccinations in 100 days. It’s one of the main promises President-elect Biden has made for when he takes office. But with the Trump administration’s vaccination efforts hitting roadblocks and falling behind schedule, Biden’s goal is looking more out of reach by the day. POLITICO’s Adam Cancryn reports. Plus, Biden is eyeing ways to prevent impeachment from derailing Senate confirmations. And New Jersey Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman tests positive for Covid after the Capitol insurrection. Adam Cancryn is a health care reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Read more: Biden dresses down his Covid team over plans to speed vaccinations Biden to unveil vaccination plan this week

It’s a weird moment in the pandemic: There’s promising news about vaccines and at-home testing … and a nationwide surge in cases that’s only expected to get worse in the coming weeks. POLITICO’s Adam Cancryn and Dan Diamond break down the state of the Covid crisis and what’s next with the holidays just around the corner. Plus, the nation’s largest public school system shuts down in-person learning. And Republicans denounce Trump’s latest firing. Adam Cancryn is a health reporter for POLITICO. Dan Diamond is a health care policy reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Sign up for the POLITICO Pulse newsletter for the latest on the pandemic.

Which do you want first, the good news or the bad news? Host Dan Diamond talks with health reporter Adam Cancryn and Dispatch's Jeremy Siegel about how some of the best signs for returning to normalcy — like effective vaccines and at-home testing — are emerging just as we enter what could be the most dangerous phase of the pandemic. But first: If Dan were sitting on your shoulder giving you advice, would he be an angel or a devil? Stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news by subscribing to the POLITICO Nightly and POLITICO Pulse newsletters. And subscribe to our latest newsletter POLITICO Future Pulse, looking at where health care and technology intersect.  Dan Diamond is host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter. Adam Cancryn is a health care reporter for POLITICO.  Jeremy Siegel  is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.

The new season of "The Bachelorette" is here — and coronavirus safety is front and center with contestants tested several times in an isolated bubble. POLITICO’s Dan Diamond breaks down the show’s health protocols and how they stack up against the White House. Plus, Barrett’s confirmation hearings wrap up today. And new polling shows Biden with a significant lead in Georgia. Dan Diamond is health policy reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Read more in the POLITICO Pulse newsletter, which Dan Diamond co-authors with Adam Cancryn.

The FDA is putting the brakes on Trump’s hopes of speeding a coronavirus vaccine through to Americans by Election Day. POLITICO’s Adam Cancryn joins host Dan Diamond to discuss how the FDA is trying to shape the vaccine process as political pressures rise. Stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news by subscribing to the POLITICO Nightly and POLITICO Pulse newsletters. And subscribe to our latest newsletter POLITICO Future Pulse, looking at where health care and technology intersect. ·   - The White House held up the FDA's plan for weeks, Adam reported.  Dan Diamond is host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter. Kara Tabor produced this episode. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO Audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.

In February, Vice President Mike Pence took the reins of the nation's Covid response as head of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. Six months later, host Dan Diamond talks with health reporter Adam Cancryn and Dispatch's Jeremy Siegel about Pence's rocky tenure — and how it meshes with the GOP's messaging on the pandemic at the RNC this week. But first, Dan and Adam get a visit from future Jeremy. Stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news by subscribing to the POLITICO Nightly and POLITICO Pulse newsletters. And subscribe to our latest newsletter POLITICO Future Pulse, looking at where health care and technology intersect.  MENTIONED ON THIS SHOW: - How Mike Pence slowed the coronavirus response   Dan Diamond is host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter. Adam Cancryn is a health care reporter for POLITICO.  Jeremy Siegel  is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.

With all eyes on Vice President Mike Pence after his speech at the RNC last night, POLITICO’s Adam Cancryn and Dan Diamond explore the past 6 months of Pence’s tenure as the leader of the White House Coronavirus Task Force — and what it all means for his political future. Plus, the CDC issues new testing guidance. And the intelligence community contradicts Trump’s baseless claims about mail-in voting. Adam Cancryn is a health reporter for POLITICO. Dan Diamond is a health care policy reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Stay up on POLITICO's latest coverage of the DNC with POLITICO Minutes.

With no national strategy for coronavirus testing, several governors are joining forces to create their own. POLITICO’s Adam Cancryn gives an inside look at the coalition — and how it hopes to beat the clock on testing resources ahead of a potentially devastating fall and winter. Plus, colleges scramble to contain outbreaks on campus. And the postmaster general is headed to Washington. Adam Cancryn is a health care reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.

Host Dan Diamond talks with health reporter Adam Cancryn and Dispatch's Jeremy Siegel about the latest twist in POLITICO's investigation of the health department. But first, what should Dan and Adam call their new soap opera about HHS? Stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news by subscribing to the POLITICO Nightly and POLITICO Pulse newsletters. And subscribe to our latest newsletter POLITICO Future Pulse, looking at where health care and technology intersect.  MENTIONED ON THIS SHOW - The HHS inspector general found that a top appointee's publicity contracts broke federal rules. - Check out Adam and Dan's original 2019 story, which kicked off their investigation. Dan Diamond is the host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter. Adam Cancryn is a health care reporter for POLITICO Pro. Jeremy Siegel is a host of POLITICO Dispatch and produced this episode.  Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO audio.  Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.

Last year, POLITICO broke the story that a top Trump administration health official — CMS chief Seema Verma — was using tax dollars to hire GOP consultants to boost her image. Today, the health department's inspector general released a report confirming the story. POLITICO’s Adam Cancryn and Dan Diamond explain why the controversy is relevant to the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, Oklahoma’s governor tests positive for Covid. And American Airlines is telling 25,000 workers they could lose their jobs. Adam Cancryn is a health reporter for POLITICO. Dan Diamond is a health care policy reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Read more: Inspector general: Medicare chief broke rules on her publicity contracts Sign up for the Future Pulse newsletter.

Multiple states are seeing alarming spikes in coronavirus cases. But the White House has remained hands-off, attributing the surge to an increase in testing. POLITICO’s Adam Cancryn explains how that’s left state officials overwhelmed — and why those claims about testing are misleading. Plus, the Trump administration calls for the Supreme Court to overturn Obamacare. And the Health Department whistleblower claims he’s facing retaliation. Adam Cancryn is a health care reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Read more: States plead for help while White House touts success in curbing virus

On the front lines for Medicare for All. Nurses take a stand for all Americans to have access to healthcare.  The labor campaign for health care justice. Plus, are we ready to reopen? Bill Press on where we stand now in the coronavirus pandemic.   Why nurses are fighting for single payer health care, and why the American labor movement is mobilizing with them.   Plus Bill Press talks with  Politico healthcare reporter  Adam Cancryn about what it will take to end the pandemic crisis and what stands in the way.   Malinda Markowitz Whether it’s at the bedside or in the offices of our elected officials, nurses are fighting for our lives. And now, in the middle of a pandemic, they are risking their own lives to do so.  In this encore interview, Malinda Markowitz explains why Medicare for All is such a personal issue for nurses and why they are campaigning to insure all Americans.   Mike Dudzic The coronavirus pandemic means millions of Americans are losing their jobs and their health insurance. The Labor Campaign for Single-Payer Health Care believes that health care is a fundamental human right. In this encore interview, National Coordinator Mark Dudzic says it’s up to unions to take the lead and fix our broken health care system.   Adam Cancryn The right and wrong way to reopen the nation.  Bill Press talks with  Politico healthcare reporter  Adam Cancryn. If you'd like to hear the entire interview, visit BillPressPods.com.     Jim Hightower What’s the gimmick in Trump’s plan to “rescue” the public Postal Service?

“Alex is doing an excellent job!” That's what President Trump tweeted after POLITICO broke the story on White House officials weighing a plan to replace HHS secretary Alex Azar — just the latest in a series of chaotic and confusing events at the health department. Dan Diamond and Adam Cancryn explain what it all means for the agency at the center of the country's response to coronavirus.  Plus, the White House's "Stay at Home" guidelines are expiring. And the head of the central bank warns of a lengthy economic recovery. Adam Cancryn is a health reporter for POLITICO. Dan Diamond is a health care policy reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Read more:  'HHS has been kicked in the teeth' White House weighing plan to replace Azar Trump rejects reports of Azar firing

Host Dan Diamond, health reporter Adam Cancryn and POLITICO Dispatch host Jeremy Siegel discuss how the dysfunction at the agency of Health and Human Services happened at the worst possible time... and how HHS is being sidelined in the current coronavirus response. Stay up-to-date on the latest Covid-19 news by subscribing to the POLITICO Nightly and POLITICO Pulse newsletters. MENTIONED ON THIS SHOW - White House weighed plan to replace Azar - Trump rejects reports, affirms support for Azar - White House installed a Trump loyalist as HHS spokesperson - Inside HHS after 100 days of Covid   Dan Diamond is host of POLITICO Pulse Check and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter. Adam Cancryn is a health care reporter and author of the POLITICO Pulse newsletter. Jeremy Siegel  is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO audio.  Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.

The Politico Pulse team is ON Covid-19. Healthcare reporter Adam Cancryn with the latest on testing, PPE and the deadly danger of re-opening too soon. Subscribe (Free) to Politico Pulse here.Today's Bill Press Pod is sponsored by the men and women of the Teamsters Union. More information at Teamster.org

Adam Cancryn is a health care reporter for POLITICO. Adrienne Hurst is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.

POLITICO's Alice Miranda Ollstein and Adam Cancryn join Dan Diamond to discuss what's getting missed in the presidential debates about Medicare-for-all, from the likely Senate math in 2021 to the complications posed by Obamacare repeal. The PBS NewsHour/POLITICO presidential primary debate will be held on Thursday Dec. 19 and also televised on CNN. MENTIONED ON THE SHOW Alice's story with Alex Thompson and Holly Otterbein about how Medicare-for-all proposals caused trouble for candidates like Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris. Adam's story about the Partnership for America's Health Care Future, the industry-backed group working to kill Medicare expansion. Dan's story about how the Obama administration weakened the Affordable Care Act's cost-cutting measures to preserve jobs during the recession.

HHS Secretary Alex Azar and CMS Administrator Seema Verma are the two most important health officials in the Humphrey building — but they've spent months disagreeing on policy, personnel and priorities. The longstanding cold war between them has heated up amid questions over Verma's use of outside public relations contractors. On this episode of "Pulse Check," POLITICO's Dan Diamond joins colleagues Adam Cancryn and Rachana Pradhan to discuss the team's recent reporting on the Azar-Verma relationship, what it means for the Trump administration's policies and where it's all headed. MENTIONED ON THE SHOW Verma's faced congressional inquiries and an inspector general probe following a POLITICO report that she directed millions of federal dollars toward PR communications contracts that benefited her personal brand. Azar and Verma's battles have affected big ideas — like the administration's plans to replace Obamacare — and smaller moments like who gets to announce new regulations, POLITICO reported last week. Azar also has clashed with the White House — and specifically Joe Grogan, the domestic policy council chief — over policy ideas.

Tim Hill carved out a nearly three-decade career in the federal government, ultimately rising to a role where he oversaw Medicaid for much of last year. Now at IMPAQ International, Hill sat down with Dan Diamond to discuss the day-to-day operations of programs like Medicaid, balancing civil service with political changes and some CMS initiatives that have been overshadowed. (Starts at the 1:00-minute mark.) After the break, Rachana Pradhan and Adam Cancryn join Dan to discuss POLITICO's report on rising tensions between HHS and the White House. (Starts at the 25:00-minute mark.) MENTIONED ON THE SHOW The Trump administration's controversial Medicaid work requirements were blocked earlier this year by a federal judge. CMS Adminstrator Seema Verma has touted efforts to improve maternal mortality. POLITICO's report on HHS Secretary Alex Azar's recent clashes with the White House.

With Congress on recess, POLITICO reporters break down a series of recent stories. First, POLITICO's Sarah Owermohle and Paul Demko discuss the FDA's landmark hearing on CBD and separate efforts to legalize marijuana. (Starts at the 0:50 mark.) Then, POLITICO's Rachana Pradhan and Adam Cancryn join Dan to review the policy fights over abortion access, drug pricing and LGBTQ protections, and how they're playing ahead of 2020 election campaigns. (Starts at the 16:25 mark.)

From Medicaid expansion to ACA repeal, health care was on the ballot on Tuesday night. POLITICO's Rachel Roubein, Paul Demko and Adam Cancryn join Dan Diamond to discuss the key winners — and notable losers — and explain what to watch in Congress and the states in the coming months. READING MATERIAL Adam and Alice Miranda Ollstein looked at how Tuesday's results served as redemption for the Affordable Care Act. POLITICO's Burgess Everett and Elana Schor examined the Senate GOP's strengthened hand.

"What has been done to these children, to forcibly separate small children from a parent... it's what totalitarian regimes do as a form of torture... We all should be outraged." Bob Carey, who ran the Office of Refugee Resettlement between 2015 and 2017, talks with Dan Diamond about how the office works, why it belongs inside HHS and the looming challenges of trying to put families back together again (starts at the 23:30 mark). But first, POLITICO's Jennifer Haberkorn and Adam Cancryn join Dan to discuss what the Supreme Court's latest rulings mean for health care, review how the migrant crisis is playing out on Capitol Hill and dive into Congress' efforts to put together opioid bills (starts at the 1:30 mark). We'd appreciate your help: Please share PULSE CHECK and rate us on your favorite podcast app! Have questions, suggestions or feedback? Email ddiamond@politico.com. MENTIONED ON THE SHOW The Supreme Court's ruling on crisis pregnancy centers: https://www.politico.com/story/2018/06/26/supreme-court-crisis-pregnancy-centers-673183 Jen and Brianna Ehley's story on lawmakers rushing to write bipartisan opioid bills: https://www.politico.com/story/2018/06/16/lawmakers-opioid-bills-midterms-624926 Adam's story on the special interests and companies that stand to gain from the House's opioid package: https://www.politico.com/story/2018/06/22/house-opioid-bills-lobbying-637695 HHS Secretary Alex Azar was grilled on Capitol Hill over his agency's plan to reunite migrant families: https://www.politico.com/story/2018/06/26/azar-separated-families-673186 Scott Lloyd, Bob Carey's successor at the HHS refugee office, built his career as an anti-abortion advocate: https://www.politico.com/story/2018/06/21/scott-lloyd-anti-abortion-separated-kids-642094

As a candidate, Donald Trump promised religious conservatives that their voices would be heard - and as president, he's repeatedly delivered through executive orders and agency moves that have been hailed by Christian conservatives. Rachel Laser, the new head of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, joins the podcast to review how Christian conservatives came to support Trump (starts at the 31:30 mark), how the Trump administration and specifically HHS have pushed policies for religious liberty (36:30), the appropriate role of religion in the public space (44:20), and the role of religious conservatives among HHS leadership (51:25). But first: POLITICO's Jennifer Haberkorn and Adam Cancryn join Dan to review Congress' latest changes to Obamacare (starts at the 1:45 mark), how new HHS Secretary Alex Azar is leading the agency (10:45), Mayo Clinic CEO John Noseworthy's retirement and hospitals' role in Washington (22:45), and which state is arguably most "important" in the current policy debate (27:25). We’d appreciate your help: Please share PULSE CHECK and rate us on your favorite podcast app! Have questions, suggestions or feedback? Email ddiamond@politico.com. Stories referenced on the podcast: Jen's story on Congress removing the ACA's cost checks: https://www.politico.com/story/2018/02/19/obamacare-cost-checks-spending-deal-352346 Jen and Paul Demko's story on the IRS issuing millions of dollars in ACA employer mandate fines: https://www.politico.com/story/2018/02/20/trump-irs-obamacare-fines-tax-penalties-353614 Adam's story on Azar's priorities at HHS: https://www.politico.com/story/2018/01/24/alex-azar-secretary-health-confirmed-trump-nominee-365471 DD's story on HHS dismantling LGBT-friendly protections: https://www.politico.com/story/2018/02/19/trump-lgbt-rights-discrimination-353774 Jen's story on HHS working with a conservative group on an anti-Planned Parenthood policy: https://www.politico.com/story/2018/02/12/trump-hhs-planned-parenthood-policy-338084

It’s been another packed week in health care, and PULSE CHECK — with help from a conservative health care analyst — is here to help make sense of it all. First, POLITICO’s Jennifer Haberkorn and Adam Cancryn join Dan Diamond to talk about their reporting about the tax package that’s poised to pass the Senate (starts at the 1:45 mark), the fight over HHS Secretary-nominee Alex Azar (11:00), and the latest timing on funding for Children’s Health Insurance Program (15:00). Dan also discusses the false reports about Kellyanne Conway being appointed “opiods czar.” (19:45) Then after the break, Chris Jacobs — the CEO of the Juniper Research Group and a prominent conservative health care analyst — explains his criticism of the tax package (starts at the 25:30 mark), his review of the GOP’s health care efforts after 10 months of controlling government (35:00), and his thoughts on the state of conservative health care analysis (37:45). We’d appreciate your help: Please share PULSE CHECK and rate us on your favorite podcast app! Have questions, suggestions or feedback? Email ddiamond@politico.com. Stories and work referenced on the podcast: Adam and Sarah Ferris’ story on the tax package’s possible cuts to Medicare and other programs: https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/30/tax-bill-spending-cuts-gop-congress-274337 Jen’s story on pro-Obamacare groups turning on Sen. Susan Collins: https://www.politico.com/story/2017/12/01/susan-collins-healthcare-vote-obamacare-ads-274629 Friday’s issue of PULSE, which had Jen’s scoop on CHIP funding timing: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-pulse/2017/12/01/tax-bill-could-trigger-significant-medicare-cuts-037612 Chris Jacobs’ piece arguing that the GOP would be “crazy” to repeal the mandate in their tax package: https://thefederalist.com/2017/11/09/republicans-crazy-repeal-obamacares-individual-mandate-inside-tax-reform/ Chris’ piece questioning whether ACA cost-sharing reductions would even be paid out under the tax package: https://thefederalist.com/2017/11/30/cost-sharing-reductions-subject-sequester/

It’s been a busy week in health care, and PULSE CHECK is here to help make sense of it all. First, POLITICO’s Paul Demko and Sarah Karlin-Smith join Dan Diamond to discuss Republicans’ tax reform plans, Alex Azar’s nomination as HHS secretary, the state of ACA enrollment and Dan’s reporting on the Mayo Clinic. (Starts at the 2:00 mark.) Then, Dartmouth professor Brendan Nyhan sits down with Dan to discuss his research into myths and lies about the ACA, vaccines and other health care issues, and how to change a person’s mind. (Starts at the 27:15 mark.) Finally, Dan reflects on Uwe Reinhardt, the giant of health policy who passed away this week. (Starts at the 45:35 mark.) We’d appreciate your help: Please share PULSE CHECK and rate us on your favorite podcast app! Have questions, suggestions or feedback? Email ddiamond@politico.com. Stories and work referenced on the podcast: Sarah and Adam Cancryn's story on Alex Azar, the nominee to lead HHS: https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/13/alex-azar-hhs-secretary-trump-244837 Paul's story on the early ACA enrollment numbers: https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/15/obamacare-enrollment-surges-trump-244930 Dan's story on Mayo Clinic's growth and rural patients' anger: www.politico.com/story/2017/11/16/mayo-clinic-rural-health-care-244955 Brendan Nyhan's work on death panel myths: http://www.brendan-nyhan.com/blog/2013/01/new-study-on-difficulty-of-correcting-death-panel-myth.html The New York Times' obituary of Uwe Reinhardt: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/15/obituaries/uwe-reinhardt-a-listened-to-voice-on-health-care-policy-dies-at-80.html?_r=0

PULSE CHECK is back from August recess with a closer look at how health care politics and policy can influence spending — and sometimes not for the better. But first, Jen Haberkorn and Adam Cancryn rejoin PULSE CHECK to discuss the competing approaches to Obamacare in the Senate, whether either plan has a chance at succeeding, and if the GOP still wants to fight to repeal the law (starts at the 1:23 mark). After the break, Yale economist Zack Cooper discusses his team's first-of-its-kind work into the connection between politics, hospital behavior and health care spending, and how one last-minute addition to a major piece of Medicare legislation boosted hospital payments — and politicians' campaign contributions (starts at the 22:30 mark). We’d appreciate your help: Please share PULSE CHECK and rate us on your favorite podcast app! Have questions, suggestions or feedback? Email ddiamond@politico.com or tweet him @ddiamond.

Meet the new bill — mostly the same as the old bill. Senate Republicans released their revised health care legislation this week, and while Sen. Ted Cruz is now firmly onboard, many moderate senators remain publicly uncommitted. And it's possible the bill could fail — again — next week. A team of POLITICO reporters break down what happened and what's next. First, Jen Haberkorn and Adam Cancryn rejoin PULSE CHECK to discuss what's in the new bill, the frenzied push to win over enough holdouts to simply bring it to the floor and their reporting on which senators to watch (starts at the 1:50 mark). Then after the break, Paul Demko and Sarah Karlin-Smith drill down on implications for the health care industry and recap the mostly overlooked developments for the fate of Obamacare's insurance markets and changes to drug payments (starts at the 23:30 mark). We’d appreciate your help: Please share PULSE CHECK and rate us on your favorite podcast app! Have questions, suggestions or feedback? Email ddiamond@politico.com or tweet him @ddiamond.

Even Republican senators say their health care bill is "dead." But their effort to repeal and replace the ACA is far from over — and the GOP is preparing to unveil a revised bill and sprint to pass it across July. POLITICO’s Adam Cancryn and Jennifer Haberkorn join Dan Diamond to discuss where Republicans stand after their rough recess (starts at the 1:30 mark), Adam’s reporting trip to cover holdout Sen. Shelley Moore Capito in West Virginia (10:30), the role of Donald Trump in selling the bill (13:40), how the next few weeks could shake out (18:30) and a few stories that are flying below the radar (26:15). We’d appreciate your help: Please share PULSE CHECK and rate us on your favorite podcast app! Have questions, suggestions or feedback? Email ddiamond@politico.com or tweet him @ddiamond. Read Adam's story on Capito: http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/09/capito-gop-senator-opposes-health-bill-240311 Read Jen's story on recess: http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/07/gop-health-plan-home-districts-misgivings-240306 Read DD's PULSE on what's next: http://www.politico.com/tipsheets/politico-pulse/2017/07/10/with-original-bill-dead-gop-begins-sprint-to-sell-new-one-221235

Earlier this month, Republicans in the House of Representatives celebrated the passage of a bill that would repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act or "Obamacare" in a press conference with President Trump on the White House lawn. Yet, in their haste to fulfill years of campaign promises from Republicans in Congress and Trump himself, Speaker Paul Ryan decided to hold a vote on the bill before the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) had been able to estimate the cost. When the CBO's analysis was released on Wednesday, it found that an estimated 23 million Americans would lose their healthcare over the next 10 years, only 1 million less people left uninsured than the original House bill which Ryan pulled back in March after he reportedly didn't have the votes. In this episode of "TrumpWatch," host Jesse Lent discusses the politics and the substance of the Republican plan to overhaul medical policy in the U.S. with Adam Cancyn, a healthcare reporter for POLITICO.

Earlier this month, Republicans in the House of Representatives celebrated the passage of a bill that would repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act in a press conference with President Trump on the White House lawn. Yet, in their haste to fulfill years of campaign promises from Republicans in Congress and Trump himself, Speaker Paul Ryan decided to hold the vote on the bill before the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) had been able to estimate the cost. When the CBO's analysis was released on Wednesday, it found an estimated 23 million Americans will lose their healthcare over the next 10 years, only 1 million less people left uninsured than the original House bill which Ryan pulled back in March after he reportedly didn't have the votes. In this episode of TrumpWatch, host Jesse Lent discusses the politics and the substance of the Republican plan to overhaul medical policy in the U.S. with Adam Cancyn, a healthcare reporter for POLITICO.

Earlier this month, Republicans in the House of Representatives celebrated the passage of a bill that would repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act in a press conference with President Trump on the White House lawn. Yet, in their haste to fulfill years of campaign promises from Republicans in Congress and Trump himself, Speaker Paul Ryan decided to hold the vote on the bill before the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) had been able to estimate the cost. When the CBO's analysis was released on Wednesday, it found an estimated 23 million Americans will lose their healthcare over the next 10 years, only 1 million less people left uninsured than the original House bill which Ryan pulled back in March after he reportedly didn't have the votes. In this episode of TrumpWatch, host Jesse Lent discusses the politics and the substance of the Republican plan to overhaul medical policy in the U.S. with Adam Cancyn, a healthcare reporter for POLITICO.

Like most Republicans in Congress, President Donald Trump ran on a guarantee to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare). Yet, the current battle in the House of Representatives over Speaker Paul Ryan's bill to overhaul the national healthcare system has revealed divisions in the party on exactly how to do this. In this week's episode of "TrumpWatch," host Jesse Lent discusses what is in the Ryan plan with POLITICO health care reporter Adam Cancryn, who also offers insight into the fight on Capitol Hill to get the bill passed in the House.

Like most Republicans in Congress, President Donald Trump ran on a pledge to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare). Yet, the current battle in the House of Representatives over Speaker Paul Ryan's bill to overhaul the national healthcare system has revealed divisions in the party on exactly how to do this. In this week's TrumpWatch, host Jesse Lent discusses what is in the Ryan plan with POLITICO health care reporter Adam Cancryn, who also offers insight into the fight to get the bill passed in the House.

Like most Republicans in Congress, President Donald Trump ran on a pledge to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare). Yet, the current battle in the House of Representatives over Speaker Paul Ryan's bill to overhaul the national healthcare system has revealed divisions in the party on exactly how to do this. In this week's TrumpWatch, host Jesse Lent discusses what is in the Ryan plan with POLITICO health care reporter Adam Cancryn, who also offers insight into the fight to get the bill passed in the House.