Political Theater: That's entertainment! Or not. State of the Union 2026
Jason Dick and Brandon Wetherbee discuss the artistic merits of the 2026 State of the Union, whether Hollywood or Washignton is the entertainment capital and the reasons for sitting through President ...
25 Feb 16min
CQ Budget: Tug-of-war over tariffs
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23 Feb 24min
CQ Budget: Immigration enforcement standoff
As a partial Homeland Security Department shutdown enters its first full week, there's no sign of a bipartisan immigration deal that could unlock a full-year funding bill. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley...
17 Feb 27min
Political Theater: Spotlight on the National Press Club, and its new president
Jason Dick and Mark Schoeff Jr. talk about Mark's new position as president of the National Press Club and the club's mission, press freedoms, how politicians and journalists interact and explain how ...
13 Feb 29min
CQ Budget: Homeland Security spending spat
Lawmakers are staring down a Friday deadline for Homeland Security funding, with little hope to avoid a partial shutdown. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Chris Johnson and Valerie Yurk examine the Democ...
9 Feb 26min
Political Theater: Dishing about the Washington Press Club Foundation dinner
Jason Dick and Jessica Wehrman digest their experience at the Washington Press Club Foundation dinner, which came at a time of trauma for the national press and frayed nerves in the nation's capital. ...
6 Feb 21min
CQ Budget: Struggle for votes to end shutdown
House leaders face a difficult challenge to muster the votes for ending the second partial government shutdown of this fiscal year. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Aris Folley and David Lerman examine h...
2 Feb 26min
Political Theater: Forecast shows chance of snow, shutdown
The ongoing conflict in Minneapolis has increased the chances of a partial government shutdown, and the stress of finding a solution is only building, with talk of impeaching Homeland Security Secreta...
29 Jan 20min
