x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

The Daily Punch

Weekday mornings, The Daily Punch brings you inside Capitol Hill, the White House and Washington for an unfiltered look at the key players and stakes of all major issues of the day. Power. People. Politics. Hosted by Punchbowl News founders, journalists and best-selling authors Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman.

news politics

All Episodes

16:56

Readback: Budget mania at the Pentagon

The Daily Punch ·

2026/04/25

Defense reporter Briana Reilly breaks down the Defense Department’s record-breaking $1.5 trillion FY2027 spending request. 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

en

10:49

Can House Republicans get some momentum back?

The Daily Punch ·

2026/04/24

House Republicans have been in a rut — failed FISA votes, DHS funding chaos and political headwinds piling up. Now, Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to get some momentum back.Anna and Jake discuss the latest. Plus, what Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) told us on Fly Out Day about Reconciliation 3.0. Watch this episode on YouTube here! 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

en

34:53

Fly Out Day: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick on being a...

The Daily Punch ·

2026/04/23

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, the House Intel member, former FBI agent and national intelligence subcommittee chair, joins Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer to break down to chat about being a moderate in today's GOP, FISA and MUCH more.🎙️ Stick around after with CNN's Capitol Hill Reporter Sarah Ferris and our own Tax and Financial Services Reporter Laura Weiss for That’s Not Gonna Fly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en

12:04

The House GOP’s $153M fall ad blitz

The Daily Punch ·

2026/04/23

The Congressional Leadership Fund, a Speaker Mike Johnson-aligned super PAC, is going big to defend the House GOP majority. Anna and Jake break down CLF’s $153M+ fall ad blitz and what it could signal about the midterms. Plus, the latest on DHS funding after an overnight six-hour Senate vote-a-rama. Watch this episode on YouTube here! 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

en

12:40

Virginia clears path for Dem majority

The Daily Punch ·

2026/04/22

Democrats eliminated four GOP-held House seats in Virginia by convincing voters there to undo a redistricting commission put in place just six years ago. Anna and Jake break down what Democrats’ big Virginia redistricting win means. Plus, what to expect in the coming vote-a-rama.Watch this episode on YouTube here! 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?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

en

12:03

Thune's pressure test

The Daily Punch ·

2026/04/21

House Republicans’ FISA debacle and their ongoing refusal to pass legislation to end the unprecedented DHS shutdown is putting a ton of new pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune, whose majority is suddenly at risk. Anna and Jake break down Thune’s multi-front pile up, from reconciliation to the SAVE America Act. Plus, could this week mark the end of indicted Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s (D-Fla.) controversial stint in Congress? Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is

en

14:37

Republicans face the legislative gauntlet

The Daily Punch ·

2026/04/20

Republican leaders are entering yet another legislative gauntlet, with just a couple of weeks to pass a pair of high-profile bills despite a badly divided House Republican Conference, frustrated GOP senators and an itchy White House. Anna and Jake break down the latest on DHS funding, FISA and the SAVE America Act. Plus, Sen. John Fetterman’s (D-Pa.) voting record is fueling speculation that he could switch parties or leave the Democratic Party. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News

en

13:05

Readback: Johnson's FISA failure

The Daily Punch ·

2026/04/18

Punchbowl News Defense Reporter Anthony Adragna joins host Max Cohen to discuss all the latest FISA drama. Plus, a recap of Anthony's trip to Philadelphia to host a bipartisan panel of governors on all things energy, gas prices and permitting reform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en

8:37

Johnson's FISA flop

The Daily Punch ·

2026/04/17

An audacious play by Speaker Mike Johnson to pass a five-year extension of Section 702 of FISA failed spectacularly just before 1:30 a.m., leaving House GOP leaders firmly stuck over how to address concerns from rank-and-file Republicans on the surveillance program.Jake breaks down the latest. Plus, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s case is putting the Congressional Black Caucus in a bind. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube⁠. ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today

en

35:51

Fly Out Day: Virginia Democratic Sen. Warner...

The Daily Punch ·

2026/04/16

Sen. Mark Warner, the top Democrat in the Intelligence Committee, sits down with Jake Sherman to chat about the escalating Iran crisis, Virginia redistricting, FISA and much more.PLUS: CNBC's Emily Wilkins and our own Andrew Desiderio join after to unpack it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

en

20:20

The AI Innovators: The Economy

The Daily Punch ·

2026/04/16

In our last installment of The AI Innovators, Anna Palmer speaks with Punchbowl News Special Projects Reporter Shania Shelton about how artificial intelligence is helping employers and employees and affecting the economy.After that, Anna sits down with Lisa Gevelber, vice president and founder of Grow With Google, to discuss the technology company's work to create economic opportunities for all. They also discussed how AI can help small businesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

en

12:41

Democrats' massive Israel shift

The Daily Punch ·

2026/04/16

40 Senate Democrats voted Wednesday to block a U.S. weapons sale to Israel, the latest sign of the party’s growing rift with the Netanyahu-led government over its continued military campaigns. Punchbowl News Congressional Reporter Max Cohen is back with Jake to discuss the latest. Plus, House and Senate Dems posted massive Q1 numbers — and what it means for the midterms. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube⁠. ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new

en

11:42

GOP drama on both sides of the Capitol

The Daily Punch ·

2026/04/15

Republicans on both sides of the Capitol are struggling this morning: House Republicans on FISA and Senate Republicans on reconciliation. Punchbowl News Congressional Reporter Max Cohen is back with Jake to discuss the latest. Plus, a scoop on a slew of offensive internet forum posts from a top Democrat running for an open congressional seat in Utah.Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube⁠. ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways⁠⁠ ⁠we’re investing

en

11:21

Johnson, Jeffries and the scandals

The Daily Punch ·

2026/04/14

In the span of 55 minutes Monday evening, Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) both announced their resignations from the House. Punchbowl News Congressional Reporter Max Cohen is back with Jake to discuss how Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries each handled their ethics problems differently. Plus, President Donald Trump is officially on the clock among Senate Republicans to wind down his military campaign against Iran. Watch this episode on

en

13:41

Welcome back!

The Daily Punch ·

2026/04/13

Welcome back to Capitol Hill! It’s been an eventful two-week recess and Congress is returning to failed U.S.-Iranian peace talks, a FISA deadline, reconciliation 2.0 and a slate of potential expulsions. Punchbowl News Congressional Reporter Max Cohen is back to discuss the latest with Jake. Plus, First Lady Melania Trump is heading to the Capitol this week. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube⁠. ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways⁠⁠ ⁠we’re

en

9:09

Readback: Melania Trump’s shocking press address

The Daily Punch ·

2026/04/11

Punchbowl News Tech Reporter Ben Brody joins Max to discuss First Lady Melania Trump’s shocking press address this week calling for Congress to keep up the pressure on Jeffrey Epstein associates. Plus, what it was like inside the White House Grand Foyer where Trump spoke. 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

en

7:29

Louisiana Senate GOP primary gets loopy

The Daily Punch ·

2026/04/10

The three-way Republican Senate primary in Louisiana has become a mess. And the uncertainty and chaos within just five weeks to the primary is throwing a wrench in what was supposed to be a low-drama contest. Jake breaks down the latest. Plus, how Congress could weigh in on an Iran deal.Watch this episode on YouTube here! 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

en

13:59

Can Republicans turn the page from Iran?

The Daily Punch ·

2026/04/09

Can Republicans escape the long shadow of the Iran war? President Donald Trump is seemingly trying to turn the page, but it won’t be so easy.Anna breaks down the latest. Plus, how a Biden-era precedent could allow Todd Blanche to continue serving as acting attorney general without Senate confirmation. Watch this episode on YouTube here! 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

en

12:34

Trump faces Iran endgame

The Daily Punch ·

2026/04/08

President Donald Trump agreed to a 14-day ceasefire with Iranian officials in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Anna discusses the latest and what comes next. Plus, House Democratic defense hawks are demanding more Pentagon oversight in a new document, first shared with Punchbowl News. Watch this episode on YouTube here! 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

en

5:59

Judging Johnson and what comes next

The Daily Punch ·

2026/04/07

There is a healthy amount of anger at Speaker Mike Johnson among his rank-and-file members right now. Punchbowl News Deputy Congressional Editor Robert O’Shaughnessy discusses the latest. Plus, what House Democrats discussed Monday in a strategy call. Watch this episode on YouTube here! 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

en

1,426 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci