The Daily Punch
Punchbowl NewsWeekday mornings, The Daily Punch brings you inside Capitol Hill, the White House and Washington for an unfiltered look at the key players and stakes of all major issues of the day. Power. People. Politics. Hosted by Punchbowl News founders, journalists and best-selling authors Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1300 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentPoliticsNews | |||
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The Hill is revolting over Trump’s push to make defense spending partisan. Anna and Jake break down the NDAA squeeze, why a January health-care deal looks unlikely, and what the Fed’s next move means for 2026.
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Republicans are spiraling on health care as both chambers hunt for a plan. Anna and Jake unpack the pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune and the House chaos. Plus, the Texas Senate primaries are getting messy on both sides.
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Congress faces a high-stakes December sprint. Anna and Jake break down the scramble on health care with just weeks left, the latest on the NDAA and how Trump’s new national security strategy is dividing defense hawks. Plus, fresh Canvass data on who ... more
Ben Brody takes you inside Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's visit to Capitol Hill Wednesday. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.
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- Finally someone talks about Johnson’s “woman” problem
This has been the case since he forced out Cathy McMorris-Rogers by refusing to pass her signature legislation. He’s undermined women in leadership right and left. No body is reporting on this and Republican women are likely only to speak off-the-record.
Apple Podcasts4Cme2see
United States6 days ago - Phish, GW Basketball, and more!
I always start my morning by listening to Jake and Anna. They’re funny and insightful. No better source for updates on GW basketball and the latest Phsih tour. Oh, and sometimes they talk Congress too (and they know their stuff!). Keep up the great work guys!! I know it’s not easy doing this at 5 AM every day!
Apple Podcasts5Deep State DUnited States23 days ago - Misses many insider points
This podcast is 100% left leaning so it is good to hear the Democrat strategies when the host “debates” a Republican rather than interview him that tells it all. mention Schumer's gamble of assigning Chris Murphy to “negotiate” with Republicans and to NOT mention that Chris Murphy is a radical anti-gun and pro-confiscation advocate is terribly misleading and leaves the audience with the wrong impression that the Dems are actually trying to get an agreement. Then you focus on the right who used... more
Apple Podcasts2Redduke916United States2 months ago - Retired
Love your show, I listen every morning while brushing my teeth :-) even tho I no longer live in DC. Making a comment about Ally's Maine review. Farmington is not considered outside of Portland, it's in rural western Maine, second district. And Bangor is not considered northernmost, that be Presque Isle Maine. The real political and cultural divides are between coastal Maine (elites, usually Dems) and inland/western/northern ME, (lots of Trump and MAGA signs). Might want to talk to a few Mainiacs... more
Apple Podcasts4Judi ValentineUnited States3 months ago - Jake, stop
Liz Truss? Seriously? Please don’t suggest you’re a policy person. Just report the news from the inside. You’re embarrassing yourself.
Apple Podcasts2Podcast Listener 18United States3 months ago
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This weekday morning show offers listeners an unfiltered look at the inner workings of Capitol Hill and the White House, providing detailed insights into the key political players and issues that shape the current landscape. Frequent discussions cover a range of topics related to government and politics, such as healthcare, legislative battles, and party dynamics, often focusing on the tensions and challenges faced by various factions within Congress. Listeners can expect a blend of serious political analysis and commentary on both major issues and emerging situations, which makes it particularly appealing to those interested in the ebb and flow of American politics as decisions unfold in real-time.
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Recent guests on The Daily Punch include:
1. Elise Stefanik
2. Carl Hulse
3. Olivia Beavers
4. Senator Bill Cassidy
5. Scott Wong
6. Tom Emmer
7. Marianna Sotomayor
8. Sami Handler
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