Equal Time: Advocacy and recognition lead to action for the disabled in sports -- and beyond
As an aspiring equestrian facing obstacles, Jack Goldberg learned that even with good intentions and legislation, follow through can be uncertain. So, as a young teen, he leaned into leadership. While...
22 Dec 202546min
Political Theater: A most consequential year for Congress
The first session of the 119th Congress has been consequential: the legislative branch ceded much of its constitutional responsibilities to the executive branch, senators changed the process for confi...
18 Dec 202559min
CQ Budget: Last chance for the year
House Republicans face a showdown vote this week over health care affordability as enhanced insurance subsidies are set to expire at the end of the month. And Senate leaders are holding out hope for t...
15 Dec 202524min
Political Theater: Buy the 'Shadow Ticket,' take the ride
Thomas Pynchon's latest novel, "Shadow Ticket," has a lot to say about politics, so Jason Dick checks in with Sean Carswell, the official Pynchon scholar of the Political Theater podcast. Learn more ...
10 Dec 202555min
CQ Budget: Defense spending uptick
A new compromise defense authorization bill calls for a higher level of defense spending than President Donald Trump requested for the current fiscal year. CQ Roll Call's John M. Donnelly, Aidan Quigl...
8 Dec 202525min
Political Theater: Can Congress save itself?
Despite its propensity for making itself look bad, some of the inner workings of Congress reveal lawmakers who are finding ways to work together. Can they cut through the noise and solve some real pro...
3 Dec 202537min
CQ Budget: Two months to go
As appropriators aim to finish the nine remaining fiscal 2026 spending bills ahead of the Jan. 30 deadline, CQ Roll Call's Aris Folley and Aidan Quigley discuss two recently released Senate spending b...
1 Dec 202520min
Equal Time: Despite DEI pushback, a corporate culture of belonging is possible
The Trump administration’s war on DEI, diversity, equity and inclusion policies, has left many companies that value a welcoming workplace more than a little confused. What is allowed — and legal? Barb...
21 Nov 202530min
