Political Theater: Still vulnerable, even while batting .400
Jason Dick, Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire discuss the first Roll Call Most Vulnerable Incumbents list of the 2026 cycle, why House freshman frequently have the blues and how even gobs and g...
8 Mai 202544min
CQ Budget: Trump's budget ax
President Donald Trump's preliminary fiscal 2026 budget request, which takes a meat ax to domestic programs and foreign aid, is getting a frosty reception from Senate GOP appropriators and Democrats a...
5 Mai 202520min
Equal Time: The Politics of the Catholic Church after Pope Francis
The personality and outreach of Pope Francis attracted worldwide admiration. Though he did not stray from Catholic doctrine, he connected those teachings to issues such as immigration and climate chan...
2 Mai 202543min
Political Theater: Six degrees of 100 days ...
How does Kevin Bacon fit into the first 100 days analysis of the Trump presidency? Jason Dick and John Bennett discuss, as well as the art of Gretchen Whitmer's non-thank you thank you. Learn more ab...
30 Apr 202526min
CQ Budget: Budget promises put to the test
Vague promises from GOP leaders to seek deep spending cuts put down a rebellion from conservative holdouts and secured the adoption of a budget resolution this month. But now Republicans must begin wr...
14 Apr 202530min
Political Theater: Golden State meets ‘Golden Age’
Jason Dick and Christina Bellantoni discuss California political leaders' approach to President Donald Trump's second term, Gov. Gavin Newsom's podcast and hair and whether we'll see more retired Dodg...
11 Apr 202543min
Equal Time: How a post-World War II ‘Red Scare’ resonates in modern America
Fights over how American history is taught. Labels of “Communist” and “Socialist” used to smear. Civil rights gains seen as a loss for the “real” America. While all that might sound like last week’s h...
8 Apr 202547min
CQ Budget: Budget battle in the House
Speaker Mike Johnson faces a rebellion within GOP ranks over a budget blueprint that squeaked through the Senate. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly, Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman assess the outlook for...
7 Apr 202528min
