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]]> CQ Roll Call cqpodcast@cqrollcall.com Political Theater: The numbers that define Congress Jason Dick and Molly Reynolds discuss the Brookings Institution’s latest update to Vital Statistics on Congress, the recent resignations of two members of the House for alleged misconduct and whether the legislative branch is truly representative of the U.S. population. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Jason Dick and Molly Reynolds discuss the Brookings Institution’s latest update to Vital Statistics on Congress, the recent resignations of two members of the House for alleged misconduct and whether the legislative branch is truly representative of the U.S. population. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Dick and Molly Reynolds discuss the Brookings Institution’s latest update to Vital Statistics on Congress, the recent resignations of two members of the House for alleged misconduct and whether the legislative branch is truly representative of the U.S. population.

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]]> 2216 no CQ Budget: Reconciliation picks up, again President Donald Trump has backed Senate Republicans' plan for two more reconciliation bills, the first of which would focus solely on immigration enforcement funding. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and Aris Folley describe the prospects of the bill and the next steps for the fiscal 2027 spending process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:14:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call President Donald Trump has backed Senate Republicans' plan for two more reconciliation bills, the first of which would focus solely on immigration enforcement funding. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and Aris Folley describe the prospects of the bill and the next steps for the fiscal 2027 spending process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Donald Trump has backed Senate Republicans' plan for two more reconciliation bills, the first of which would focus solely on immigration enforcement funding. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and Aris Folley describe the prospects of the bill and the next steps for the fiscal 2027 spending process.

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]]> 1431 no Equal Time: Mixing religion and politics in America. That isn’t new. What makes today different? If the line separating church and state in America has not yet disappeared, it is certainly fading fast. The evidence? A Supreme Court willing to rule in favor of faith-based lawsuits; a Secretary of Defense framing the war in Iran in apocalyptic terms; a president pushing a law restricting voting rights, exhorting legislators to pass it -- for “Jesus.” Is today’s elevation of a certain kind of Christianity at odds with the ideals of a diverse country where freedom of and from religion is guaranteed in the Constitution? David Gibson -- award-winning religion journalist, author, and filmmaker -- is director of the Center on Religion and Culture at Fordham University, and the guest on this episode of Equal Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call If the line separating church and state in America has not yet disappeared, it is certainly fading fast. The evidence? A Supreme Court willing to rule in favor of faith-based lawsuits; a Secretary of Defense framing the war in Iran in apocalyptic terms; a president pushing a law restricting voting rights, exhorting legislators to pass it -- for “Jesus.” Is today’s elevation of a certain kind of Christianity at odds with the ideals of a diverse country where freedom of and from religion is guaranteed in the Constitution? David Gibson -- award-winning religion journalist, author, and filmmaker -- is director of the Center on Religion and Culture at Fordham University, and the guest on this episode of Equal Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices If the line separating church and state in America has not yet disappeared, it is certainly fading fast. The evidence? A Supreme Court willing to rule in favor of faith-based lawsuits; a Secretary of Defense framing the war in Iran in apocalyptic terms; a president pushing a law restricting voting rights, exhorting legislators to pass it -- for “Jesus.” Is today’s elevation of a certain kind of Christianity at odds with the ideals of a diverse country where freedom of and from religion is guaranteed in the Constitution? David Gibson -- award-winning religion journalist, author, and filmmaker -- is director of the Center on Religion and Culture at Fordham University, and the guest on this episode of Equal Time.

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]]> 2739 no Political Theater: How much does the Homeland Security shutdown matter to the public? Jason Dick and Jessica Wehrman wonder what members of Congress are doing on their two-week recess, coming as it does while the Homeland Security Department isn't being funded by Congress, as well as what they did, and observed, on recent trips back home to Arizona and Ohio, respectively.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:45:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Jason Dick and Jessica Wehrman wonder what members of Congress are doing on their two-week recess, coming as it does while the Homeland Security Department isn't being funded by Congress, as well as what they did, and observed, on recent trips back home to Arizona and Ohio, respectively.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Dick and Jessica Wehrman wonder what members of Congress are doing on their two-week recess, coming as it does while the Homeland Security Department isn't being funded by Congress, as well as what they did, and observed, on recent trips back home to Arizona and Ohio, respectively. 

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]]> 1391 no CQ Budget: GOP leadership schism The House and Senate standoff over homeland security funding exposed a stunning disconnect between the top two Republican leaders. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman discuss the clash over funding strategies between the two chambers, the prospects for reaching a deal and whether a two-week recess will have to be cut short. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:05:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The House and Senate standoff over homeland security funding exposed a stunning disconnect between the top two Republican leaders. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman discuss the clash over funding strategies between the two chambers, the prospects for reaching a deal and whether a two-week recess will have to be cut short. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House and Senate standoff over homeland security funding exposed a stunning disconnect between the top two Republican leaders. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman discuss the clash over funding strategies between the two chambers, the prospects for reaching a deal and whether a two-week recess will have to be cut short.

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]]> 1407 no Political Theater: March madness, gladness or sadness? Breaking down the month's congressional primaries Jason Dick and Nathan Gonzales talk about what we learned from March's congressional primaries in Texas, North Carolina, Illinois, as well as special elections and what to expect as the primary season takes a little break before revving back up in May.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:12:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Jason Dick and Nathan Gonzales talk about what we learned from March's congressional primaries in Texas, North Carolina, Illinois, as well as special elections and what to expect as the primary season takes a little break before revving back up in May.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Dick and Nathan Gonzales talk about what we learned from March's congressional primaries in Texas, North Carolina, Illinois, as well as special elections and what to expect as the primary season takes a little break before revving back up in May. 

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]]> 2260 no CQ Budget: Fiscal 2027 budget outlook President Donald Trump is preparing to send Congress a fiscal 2027 budget request, even as lawmakers try to find a deal on this year's Homeland Security funding and consider a potential supplemental funding package for the Iran war. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Aris Folley and David Lerman assess all the fiscal and political pressures shaping the upcoming budget cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:28:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call President Donald Trump is preparing to send Congress a fiscal 2027 budget request, even as lawmakers try to find a deal on this year's Homeland Security funding and consider a potential supplemental funding package for the Iran war. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Aris Folley and David Lerman assess all the fiscal and political pressures shaping the upcoming budget cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Donald Trump is preparing to send Congress a fiscal 2027 budget request, even as lawmakers try to find a deal on this year's Homeland Security funding and consider a potential supplemental funding package for the Iran war. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Aris Folley and David Lerman assess all the fiscal and political pressures shaping the upcoming budget cycle.

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]]> 2496 no CQ Budget: Uncertain path for Iran war funding The Trump administration has sent mixed signals about plans for a supplemental war funding package, while providing Congress with little information about the costs of military operations against Iran. CQ Roll Call's John M. Donnelly and David Lerman assess the potential timing for a war funding bill, the options for passing it, and what else might get attached to it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:55:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Trump administration has sent mixed signals about plans for a supplemental war funding package, while providing Congress with little information about the costs of military operations against Iran. CQ Roll Call's John M. Donnelly and David Lerman assess the potential timing for a war funding bill, the options for passing it, and what else might get attached to it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Trump administration has sent mixed signals about plans for a supplemental war funding package, while providing Congress with little information about the costs of military operations against Iran. CQ Roll Call's John M. Donnelly and David Lerman assess the potential timing for a war funding bill, the options for passing it, and what else might get attached to it.

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]]> 1742 no Everything is being disrupted Jason Dick and Brody Mullins talk about the ongoing disruption of politics, business and journalism, how history repeats itself, Brody's book and podcast, "The Wolves of K Street" and his new podcast, "The Deciders," which focuses on the lobbying and influence world.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:54:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Jason Dick and Brody Mullins talk about the ongoing disruption of politics, business and journalism, how history repeats itself, Brody's book and podcast, "The Wolves of K Street" and his new podcast, "The Deciders," which focuses on the lobbying and influence world.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Dick and Brody Mullins talk about the ongoing disruption of politics, business and journalism, how history repeats itself, Brody's book and podcast, "The Wolves of K Street" and his new podcast, "The Deciders," which focuses on the lobbying and influence world. 

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]]> 2283 no CQ Budget: New threat to funding President Donald Trump threatened to block all legislation until Congress passes an expanded voter ID bill that Democrats oppose. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman assess what the president's stance means for long-stymied Homeland Security funding and a potential emergency military spending package for the Iran war. We also discuss the status of Trump's fiscal 2027 budget request. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:10:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call President Donald Trump threatened to block all legislation until Congress passes an expanded voter ID bill that Democrats oppose. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman assess what the president's stance means for long-stymied Homeland Security funding and a potential emergency military spending package for the Iran war. We also discuss the status of Trump's fiscal 2027 budget request. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Donald Trump threatened to block all legislation until Congress passes an expanded voter ID bill that Democrats oppose. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman assess what the president's stance means for long-stymied Homeland Security funding and a potential emergency military spending package for the Iran war. We also discuss the status of Trump's fiscal 2027 budget request.

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]]> 1527 no Political Theater: ‘The Bleeding Edge’ bleeds into 2026 Jason Dick and Sean Carswell discuss Thomas Pynchon's 2013 novel "Bleeding Edge," and how its story about the dot-com bubble and 9/11 applies to the present day, with politics and society dominated by AI, technology and venture capitalism firms running wild and the national security apparatus pushing war here, there and everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Jason Dick and Sean Carswell discuss Thomas Pynchon's 2013 novel "Bleeding Edge," and how its story about the dot-com bubble and 9/11 applies to the present day, with politics and society dominated by AI, technology and venture capitalism firms running wild and the national security apparatus pushing war here, there and everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Dick and Sean Carswell discuss Thomas Pynchon's 2013 novel "Bleeding Edge," and how its story about the dot-com bubble and 9/11 applies to the present day, with politics and society dominated by AI, technology and venture capitalism firms running wild and the national security apparatus pushing war here, there and everywhere.

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]]> 3330 no CQ Budget: War impact on funding standoff The war against Iran gave Republicans a new line of attack in a push to end the partisan standoff over Homeland Security Department funding. CQ Roll Call's Aris Folley and David Lerman assess how the war might impact negotiations over an immigration enforcement overhaul compromise that could clear the way for full-year appropriations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:23:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The war against Iran gave Republicans a new line of attack in a push to end the partisan standoff over Homeland Security Department funding. CQ Roll Call's Aris Folley and David Lerman assess how the war might impact negotiations over an immigration enforcement overhaul compromise that could clear the way for full-year appropriations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The war against Iran gave Republicans a new line of attack in a push to end the partisan standoff over Homeland Security Department funding. CQ Roll Call's Aris Folley and David Lerman assess how the war might impact negotiations over an immigration enforcement overhaul compromise that could clear the way for full-year appropriations.

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]]> 1292 no Equal Time: Does labeling protest ‘domestic terrorism’ weaken national security -- and First Amendment protections? Just who is a “domestic terrorist,” and what is the danger when a protest is labeled “an act of domestic terrorism”? President Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, has announced a drawdown of troops in Minnesota, where immigration raids swept up many, including U.S. citizens, triggered protests and left two of those citizens dead. But the administration hasn’t ruled out future surges across the country. In analyzing federal actions – in the past and yet to come -- Rachel Levinson-Waldman, director of the Liberty and National Security Program at the Brennan Center for Justice, does not deny the presence of domestic terrorists among us. But does the Trump administration’s expansive definition of the term clash with First Amendment rights? And do recent enforcement activities make us more or less safe? Levinson-Waldman explains on this episode of Equal Time.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Just who is a “domestic terrorist,” and what is the danger when a protest is labeled “an act of domestic terrorism”? President Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, has announced a drawdown of troops in Minnesota, where immigration raids swept up many, including U.S. citizens, triggered protests and left two of those citizens dead. But the administration hasn’t ruled out future surges across the country. In analyzing federal actions – in the past and yet to come -- Rachel Levinson-Waldman, director of the Liberty and National Security Program at the Brennan Center for Justice, does not deny the presence of domestic terrorists among us. But does the Trump administration’s expansive definition of the term clash with First Amendment rights? And do recent enforcement activities make us more or less safe? Levinson-Waldman explains on this episode of Equal Time.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Just who is a “domestic terrorist,” and what is the danger when a protest is labeled “an act of domestic terrorism”? President Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, has announced a drawdown of troops in Minnesota, where immigration raids swept up many, including U.S. citizens, triggered protests and left two of those citizens dead. But the administration hasn’t ruled out future surges across the country. In analyzing federal actions – in the past and yet to come -- Rachel Levinson-Waldman, director of the Liberty and National Security Program at the Brennan Center for Justice, does not deny the presence of domestic terrorists among us. But does the Trump administration’s expansive definition of the term clash with First Amendment rights? And do recent enforcement activities make us more or less safe? Levinson-Waldman explains on this episode of Equal Time. 

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]]> 2986 no 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 Donald Trump’s one hour, 47-minute, 43-second event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:03:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call 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 Donald Trump’s one hour, 47-minute, 43-second event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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 Donald Trump’s one hour, 47-minute, 43-second event.

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]]> 968 no CQ Budget: Tug-of-war over tariffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:10:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1448 no 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, Savannah Behrmann and David Lerman assess the major sticking points to reaching a deal and the state of negotiations in the Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:51:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call 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, Savannah Behrmann and David Lerman assess the major sticking points to reaching a deal and the state of negotiations in the Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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, Savannah Behrmann and David Lerman assess the major sticking points to reaching a deal and the state of negotiations in the Senate.

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]]> 1649 no 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 legendary Purdue basketball coach Gene Keady fits into all this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call 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 legendary Purdue basketball coach Gene Keady fits into all this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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 legendary Purdue basketball coach Gene Keady fits into all this.

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]]> 1759 no 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 Democrats' demands for changes to immigration enforcement policies and the limited potential areas for compromise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:30:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call 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 Democrats' demands for changes to immigration enforcement policies and the limited potential areas for compromise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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 Democrats' demands for changes to immigration enforcement policies and the limited potential areas for compromise.

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]]> 1586 no 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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:07:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call 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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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. 

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]]> 1274 no 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 how mounting Democratic opposition and a fractious GOP conference put a $1.2 trillion spending package in jeopardy, and whether any compromise is in sight for a Homeland Security bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:28:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call 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 how mounting Democratic opposition and a fractious GOP conference put a $1.2 trillion spending package in jeopardy, and whether any compromise is in sight for a Homeland Security bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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 how mounting Democratic opposition and a fractious GOP conference put a $1.2 trillion spending package in jeopardy, and whether any compromise is in sight for a Homeland Security bill.

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]]> 1590 no 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 Secretary Kristi Noem circulating, the public souring on the administration's immigration actions and a double-whammy winter storm in the mix.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:41:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call 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 Secretary Kristi Noem circulating, the public souring on the administration's immigration actions and a double-whammy winter storm in the mix.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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 Secretary Kristi Noem circulating, the public souring on the administration's immigration actions and a double-whammy winter storm in the mix. 

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]]> 1254 no CQ Budget: Immigration funding impasse A glide path for a final fiscal 2026 spending package suddenly evaporated after the second fatal shooting of a Minneapolis citizen in an immigration crackdown. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Jacob Fulton and David Lerman assess the chances for finding an escape route from another partial government shutdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:49:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call A glide path for a final fiscal 2026 spending package suddenly evaporated after the second fatal shooting of a Minneapolis citizen in an immigration crackdown. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Jacob Fulton and David Lerman assess the chances for finding an escape route from another partial government shutdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A glide path for a final fiscal 2026 spending package suddenly evaporated after the second fatal shooting of a Minneapolis citizen in an immigration crackdown. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Jacob Fulton and David Lerman assess the chances for finding an escape route from another partial government shutdown.

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]]> 1430 no CQ Budget: Close to the finish line The House has passed all 12 spending bills for the current fiscal year and the Senate is on track to clear them by the Jan. 30 deadline to avoid another shutdown. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman, David Lerman and Aris Folley recount the drama of the House dealmaking and the state of the appropriations process.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:49:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The House has passed all 12 spending bills for the current fiscal year and the Senate is on track to clear them by the Jan. 30 deadline to avoid another shutdown. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman, David Lerman and Aris Folley recount the drama of the House dealmaking and the state of the appropriations process.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House has passed all 12 spending bills for the current fiscal year and the Senate is on track to clear them by the Jan. 30 deadline to avoid another shutdown. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman, David Lerman and Aris Folley recount the drama of the House dealmaking and the state of the appropriations process. 

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]]> 1704 no Political Theater: Contempt for the Clintons? Jason Dick and Todd Ruger unpack the politics of a congressional committee's pursuit of Contempt of Congress charges against Bill and Hillary Clinton, how the process works, who's been prosecuted before for Contempt of Congress and why, and, of course, how it all relates to the Epstein files. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:20:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Jason Dick and Todd Ruger unpack the politics of a congressional committee's pursuit of Contempt of Congress charges against Bill and Hillary Clinton, how the process works, who's been prosecuted before for Contempt of Congress and why, and, of course, how it all relates to the Epstein files. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Dick and Todd Ruger unpack the politics of a congressional committee's pursuit of Contempt of Congress charges against Bill and Hillary Clinton, how the process works, who's been prosecuted before for Contempt of Congress and why, and, of course, how it all relates to the Epstein files.

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]]> 1235 no Equal Time: The state of voting rights in a critical midterm election year November 2026 is closer than it may seem, with candidates already campaigning for the midterms. But are enough Americans paying attention to current action in the courts that could affect the process – and the result? You need a lawyer to sort out all-important voting rights battles. Elisabeth Frost, the Litigation chair of the Elias Law Group, is in the middle of many of these battles. With Marc Elias as chair, the firm’s stated mission is to help Democrats win, citizens vote, and progressives make change. On Equal Time, Frost answers the question: How is that going?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call November 2026 is closer than it may seem, with candidates already campaigning for the midterms. But are enough Americans paying attention to current action in the courts that could affect the process – and the result? You need a lawyer to sort out all-important voting rights battles. Elisabeth Frost, the Litigation chair of the Elias Law Group, is in the middle of many of these battles. With Marc Elias as chair, the firm’s stated mission is to help Democrats win, citizens vote, and progressives make change. On Equal Time, Frost answers the question: How is that going?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices November 2026 is closer than it may seem, with candidates already campaigning for the midterms. But are enough Americans paying attention to current action in the courts that could affect the process – and the result? You need a lawyer to sort out all-important voting rights battles. Elisabeth Frost, the Litigation chair of the Elias Law Group, is in the middle of many of these battles. With Marc Elias as chair, the firm’s stated mission is to help Democrats win, citizens vote, and progressives make change. On Equal Time, Frost answers the question: How is that going? 

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]]> 3052 no Political Theater: ‘All the pieces matter’ in politics, just not equally Jason Dick and Mary Ellen McIntire look at the biggest political news of the new year and discuss how big a deal it is for the 2026 midterm election cycle, from Alaska's Senate race to Greenland -- and don't worry, they eventually discuss non-Polar climes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:05:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Jason Dick and Mary Ellen McIntire look at the biggest political news of the new year and discuss how big a deal it is for the 2026 midterm election cycle, from Alaska's Senate race to Greenland -- and don't worry, they eventually discuss non-Polar climes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Dick and Mary Ellen McIntire look at the biggest political news of the new year and discuss how big a deal it is for the 2026 midterm election cycle, from Alaska's Senate race to Greenland -- and don't worry, they eventually discuss non-Polar climes.

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]]> 1982 no CQ Budget: Homeland Security punt and reconciliation talk House and Senate appropriators had to punt on a compromise Homeland Security bill as they race toward a Jan. 30 funding deadline. And behind the scenes, talks continue on a potential second "big, beautiful" reconciliation bill. CQ Roll Call's Aris Folley, Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman outline the challenges ahead for both appropriations and a reconciliation sequel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:28:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call House and Senate appropriators had to punt on a compromise Homeland Security bill as they race toward a Jan. 30 funding deadline. And behind the scenes, talks continue on a potential second "big, beautiful" reconciliation bill. CQ Roll Call's Aris Folley, Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman outline the challenges ahead for both appropriations and a reconciliation sequel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House and Senate appropriators had to punt on a compromise Homeland Security bill as they race toward a Jan. 30 funding deadline. And behind the scenes, talks continue on a potential second "big, beautiful" reconciliation bill. CQ Roll Call's Aris Folley, Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman outline the challenges ahead for both appropriations and a reconciliation sequel.

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]]> 1597 no Political Theater: The good, the bad and the meh: What we're watching in 2026 In politics, there is a lot going on, it can be hard to focus. But some polling and economic indicators are good guideposts for what is shaping the electorate as the 2026 campaign gets under way. Jason Dick and Nathan Gonzales talk about their favorite numbers to peruse, as well as some of their meh numbers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:40:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call In politics, there is a lot going on, it can be hard to focus. But some polling and economic indicators are good guideposts for what is shaping the electorate as the 2026 campaign gets under way. Jason Dick and Nathan Gonzales talk about their favorite numbers to peruse, as well as some of their meh numbers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In politics, there is a lot going on, it can be hard to focus. But some polling and economic indicators are good guideposts for what is shaping the electorate as the 2026 campaign gets under way. Jason Dick and Nathan Gonzales talk about their favorite numbers to peruse, as well as some of their meh numbers. 

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]]> 2779 no CQ Budget: Appropriators get busy Congressional leaders have big hopes for the new year: passing all the remaining, long-delayed spending bills by a Jan. 30 funding deadline. But can they pull it off? CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Aris Folley and David Lerman assess the outlook for appropriations and what accounts for a new bipartisan cooperative spirit that could make progress possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:35:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Congressional leaders have big hopes for the new year: passing all the remaining, long-delayed spending bills by a Jan. 30 funding deadline. But can they pull it off? CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Aris Folley and David Lerman assess the outlook for appropriations and what accounts for a new bipartisan cooperative spirit that could make progress possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congressional leaders have big hopes for the new year: passing all the remaining, long-delayed spending bills by a Jan. 30 funding deadline. But can they pull it off? CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Aris Folley and David Lerman assess the outlook for appropriations and what accounts for a new bipartisan cooperative spirit that could make progress possible.

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]]> 1432 no 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 the dual American and Canadian citizen can appreciate progress -- the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities -- he is worried that what has been hard won may be dismantled unless advocacy and activism keep the pressure on. On Equal Time, the honored Para Equestrianexplains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call 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 the dual American and Canadian citizen can appreciate progress -- the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities -- he is worried that what has been hard won may be dismantled unless advocacy and activism keep the pressure on. On Equal Time, the honored Para Equestrianexplains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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 the dual American and Canadian citizen can appreciate progress -- the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities -- he is worried that what has been hard won may be dismantled unless advocacy and activism keep the pressure on. On Equal Time, the honored Para Equestrianexplains.

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]]> 2789 no 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 confirming presidential nominees, and the House rank and file grew more emboldened to sidestep their leaders and force votes. Jason Dick and Molly Reynolds discuss these topics and much more as they put 2025 into context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call 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 confirming presidential nominees, and the House rank and file grew more emboldened to sidestep their leaders and force votes. Jason Dick and Molly Reynolds discuss these topics and much more as they put 2025 into context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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 confirming presidential nominees, and the House rank and file grew more emboldened to sidestep their leaders and force votes. Jason Dick and Molly Reynolds discuss these topics and much more as they put 2025 into context.

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]]> 3543 no 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 taking up a major spending package despite objections from GOP conservatives. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman, Aidan Quigley and David Lerman assess the challenges on health care and appropriations in the final week of this year's legislative session. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:02:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call 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 taking up a major spending package despite objections from GOP conservatives. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman, Aidan Quigley and David Lerman assess the challenges on health care and appropriations in the final week of this year's legislative session. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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 taking up a major spending package despite objections from GOP conservatives. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman, Aidan Quigley and David Lerman assess the challenges on health care and appropriations in the final week of this year's legislative session.

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]]> 1450 no 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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call 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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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.

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]]> 3338 no 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 Quigley, and David Lerman assess the new bill and what it means for the defense appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:30:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call 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 Quigley, and David Lerman assess the new bill and what it means for the defense appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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 Quigley, and David Lerman assess the new bill and what it means for the defense appropriations process.

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]]> 1507 no 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 problems? Jason Dick and Justin Papp discuss the changing institution and the people who make it, or try to make it, function. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:50:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call 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 problems? Jason Dick and Justin Papp discuss the changing institution and the people who make it, or try to make it, function. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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 problems? Jason Dick and Justin Papp discuss the changing institution and the people who make it, or try to make it, function.

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]]> 2255 no 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 bills and the two chambers' competing approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 01 Dec 2025 22:43:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call 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 bills and the two chambers' competing approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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 bills and the two chambers' competing approaches.

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]]> 1201 no 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? Barbara L. Johnson, the founder of BLJohnsonLaw and counsel with Potter & Murdock, is an accomplished employment lawyer and workplace consultant with a passion for creating safe, productive and thriving workplace cultures. She is a guest on this episode of Equal Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:06:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call 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? Barbara L. Johnson, the founder of BLJohnsonLaw and counsel with Potter & Murdock, is an accomplished employment lawyer and workplace consultant with a passion for creating safe, productive and thriving workplace cultures. She is a guest on this episode of Equal Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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? Barbara L. Johnson, the founder of BLJohnsonLaw and counsel with Potter & Murdock, is an accomplished employment lawyer and workplace consultant with a passion for creating safe, productive and thriving workplace cultures. She is a guest on this episode of Equal Time.

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]]> 1859 no Political Theater: The re-re-redistricting chronicles Jason Dick and Nathan Gonzales talk about how multiple rounds of redistricting congressional boundaries and the lawsuits surrounding them are making a weird year and weird election cycle even weirder.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:11:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Jason Dick and Nathan Gonzales talk about how multiple rounds of redistricting congressional boundaries and the lawsuits surrounding them are making a weird year and weird election cycle even weirder.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Dick and Nathan Gonzales talk about how multiple rounds of redistricting congressional boundaries and the lawsuits surrounding them are making a weird year and weird election cycle even weirder. 

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]]> 2221 no CQ Budget: Appropriations back on track? Now that the partial government shutdown is over, can Congress make up for lost time and get long-delayed appropriations bills moving again? CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Aris Folley and David Lerman assess the political and logistical obstacles of passing appropriations by the Jan. 30 funding deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:05:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Now that the partial government shutdown is over, can Congress make up for lost time and get long-delayed appropriations bills moving again? CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Aris Folley and David Lerman assess the political and logistical obstacles of passing appropriations by the Jan. 30 funding deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Now that the partial government shutdown is over, can Congress make up for lost time and get long-delayed appropriations bills moving again? CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Aris Folley and David Lerman assess the political and logistical obstacles of passing appropriations by the Jan. 30 funding deadline.

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]]> 1567 no CQ Budget: Politics of a shutdown Enough Senate Democrats finally broke ranks with their party to clear a path for ending the longest partial government shutdown in history. CQ Roll Call's Aris Folley, Aidan Quigley and David Lerman assess the political fallout of the shutdown, what it means for the Democratic Party, and the steps still required to finally reopen government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 Nov 2025 22:36:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Enough Senate Democrats finally broke ranks with their party to clear a path for ending the longest partial government shutdown in history. CQ Roll Call's Aris Folley, Aidan Quigley and David Lerman assess the political fallout of the shutdown, what it means for the Democratic Party, and the steps still required to finally reopen government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Enough Senate Democrats finally broke ranks with their party to clear a path for ending the longest partial government shutdown in history. CQ Roll Call's Aris Folley, Aidan Quigley and David Lerman assess the political fallout of the shutdown, what it means for the Democratic Party, and the steps still required to finally reopen government.

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]]> 1344 no Political Theater: There is no such things as an off-year in politics Jason Dick talks with Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire about the new Roll Call Most Vulnerable Incumbent list, Tuesday night's election results and the latest rounds of redistricting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Jason Dick talks with Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire about the new Roll Call Most Vulnerable Incumbent list, Tuesday night's election results and the latest rounds of redistricting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Dick talks with Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire about the new Roll Call Most Vulnerable Incumbent list, Tuesday night's election results and the latest rounds of redistricting.

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]]> 3047 no CQ Budget: Shutdown pressures on the rise The Senate is under growing pressure to find a way out of the partial government shutdown that is set to become the longest in history. But President Donald Trump signaled no willingness to negotiate with Democrats on health insurance concerns until the government is reopened. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Jacob Fulton and David Lerman assess the state of shutdown negotiations and whether there is a path toward a deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:08:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Senate is under growing pressure to find a way out of the partial government shutdown that is set to become the longest in history. But President Donald Trump signaled no willingness to negotiate with Democrats on health insurance concerns until the government is reopened. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Jacob Fulton and David Lerman assess the state of shutdown negotiations and whether there is a path toward a deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Senate is under growing pressure to find a way out of the partial government shutdown that is set to become the longest in history. But President Donald Trump signaled no willingness to negotiate with Democrats on health insurance concerns until the government is reopened. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Jacob Fulton and David Lerman assess the state of shutdown negotiations and whether there is a path toward a deal.

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]]> 1174 no Political Theater: Taking the ‘Vineland’ express to ‘One Battle After Another’ Jason Dick and Sean Carswell discuss how Thomas Pynchon’s novel “Vineland” led to Paul Thomas Anderson’s movie “One Battle After Another,” the conversation those two works have about American culture and politics, as well as the 1960s left, the Nixonian right, Reaganism, the drug war, Trumpism and, for good measure, Emerson's concept of the level of divine justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Jason Dick and Sean Carswell discuss how Thomas Pynchon’s novel “Vineland” led to Paul Thomas Anderson’s movie “One Battle After Another,” the conversation those two works have about American culture and politics, as well as the 1960s left, the Nixonian right, Reaganism, the drug war, Trumpism and, for good measure, Emerson's concept of the level of divine justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Dick and Sean Carswell discuss how Thomas Pynchon’s novel “Vineland” led to Paul Thomas Anderson’s movie “One Battle After Another,” the conversation those two works have about American culture and politics, as well as the 1960s left, the Nixonian right, Reaganism, the drug war, Trumpism and, for good measure, Emerson's concept of the level of divine justice.

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]]> 2783 no CQ Budget: Shutdown pain growing as November nears The largest union of federal employees has called on Congress to pass a "clean" continuing resolution as crucial Nov. 1 deadlines for the start of health care open enrollment and food stamp funding near. CQ Roll Call's Aris Folley, Jacob Fulton and Aidan Quigley discuss the prospects of stand-alone legislation to pay federal workers and provide food aid and the chances of the shutdown reaching its conclusion in coming weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:01:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The largest union of federal employees has called on Congress to pass a "clean" continuing resolution as crucial Nov. 1 deadlines for the start of health care open enrollment and food stamp funding near. CQ Roll Call's Aris Folley, Jacob Fulton and Aidan Quigley discuss the prospects of stand-alone legislation to pay federal workers and provide food aid and the chances of the shutdown reaching its conclusion in coming weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The largest union of federal employees has called on Congress to pass a "clean" continuing resolution as crucial Nov. 1 deadlines for the start of health care open enrollment and food stamp funding near. CQ Roll Call's Aris Folley, Jacob Fulton and Aidan Quigley discuss the prospects of stand-alone legislation to pay federal workers and provide food aid and the chances of the shutdown reaching its conclusion in coming weeks.

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]]> 1467 no Political Theater: Immigration, race and ‘One Battle After Another' Jason Dick and Chris Johnson talk about how immigration and racial issues frame the action and plot in the Paul Thomas Anderson movie "One Battle After Another," the salience of those issues in American history and culture and why movies still matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:24:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Jason Dick and Chris Johnson talk about how immigration and racial issues frame the action and plot in the Paul Thomas Anderson movie "One Battle After Another," the salience of those issues in American history and culture and why movies still matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Dick and Chris Johnson talk about how immigration and racial issues frame the action and plot in the Paul Thomas Anderson movie "One Battle After Another," the salience of those issues in American history and culture and why movies still matter.

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]]> 1973 no CQ Budget: 'Power of the purse' at stake President Donald Trump's decision to divert Pentagon research and development funds to pay the troops during the partial shutdown has ignited a fierce debate among budget and legal analysts over whether the move is legal. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak, Aidan Quigley and David Lerman explain the arguments on both sides and what the decision may mean for the "power of the purse" that the Constitution reserves for Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:54:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call President Donald Trump's decision to divert Pentagon research and development funds to pay the troops during the partial shutdown has ignited a fierce debate among budget and legal analysts over whether the move is legal. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak, Aidan Quigley and David Lerman explain the arguments on both sides and what the decision may mean for the "power of the purse" that the Constitution reserves for Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Donald Trump's decision to divert Pentagon research and development funds to pay the troops during the partial shutdown has ignited a fierce debate among budget and legal analysts over whether the move is legal. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak, Aidan Quigley and David Lerman explain the arguments on both sides and what the decision may mean for the "power of the purse" that the Constitution reserves for Congress.

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]]> 1473 no CQ Budget: Shutdown stalemate Neither party shows any sign of blinking in the standoff over a partial government shutdown that enters its third week. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Aris Folley and David Lerman assess how long the shutdown could last, which party may have the upper hand, and whether any pressure points remain that could force a resolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:23:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Neither party shows any sign of blinking in the standoff over a partial government shutdown that enters its third week. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Aris Folley and David Lerman assess how long the shutdown could last, which party may have the upper hand, and whether any pressure points remain that could force a resolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Neither party shows any sign of blinking in the standoff over a partial government shutdown that enters its third week. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Aris Folley and David Lerman assess how long the shutdown could last, which party may have the upper hand, and whether any pressure points remain that could force a resolution.

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]]> 1648 no Political Theater: An Orwell movie for Orwellian times Jason Dick talks with filmmaker Raoul Peck about his documentary "Orwell: 2+2=5," the importance of stepping back from the news cycle to keep things in context and how degrading language leads to degrading humanity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:40:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Jason Dick talks with filmmaker Raoul Peck about his documentary "Orwell: 2+2=5," the importance of stepping back from the news cycle to keep things in context and how degrading language leads to degrading humanity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Dick talks with filmmaker Raoul Peck about his documentary "Orwell: 2+2=5," the importance of stepping back from the news cycle to keep things in context and how degrading language leads to degrading humanity.

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]]> 1508 no CQ Budget: Trapped in a shutdown A partial government shutdown enters its second week with both parties dug in for a protracted fight and congressional leaders unwilling to negotiate. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Peter Cohn and David Lerman assess the roadblocks to a deal that could reopen government and how long it might take to break the logjam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:22:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call A partial government shutdown enters its second week with both parties dug in for a protracted fight and congressional leaders unwilling to negotiate. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Peter Cohn and David Lerman assess the roadblocks to a deal that could reopen government and how long it might take to break the logjam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A partial government shutdown enters its second week with both parties dug in for a protracted fight and congressional leaders unwilling to negotiate. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Peter Cohn and David Lerman assess the roadblocks to a deal that could reopen government and how long it might take to break the logjam.

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]]> 1632 no Equal Time: College Leadership in Turbulent Times Being a college president has never been the easiest job. But today, it seems an impossible one. The campus may still be a place that encourages students to think critically and to cultivate a network of fellow creative problem-solvers. But those goals have been overshadowed by concerns over academic freedom and free speech, the challenges of building a welcoming community in the face of anti-DEI legislation and more. In her latest book, “Perils and Promise: College Leadership in Turbulent Times,” Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, an award-winning psychologist, president emerita of Spelman College and best-selling author, sees room for hope -- and solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Being a college president has never been the easiest job. But today, it seems an impossible one. The campus may still be a place that encourages students to think critically and to cultivate a network of fellow creative problem-solvers. But those goals have been overshadowed by concerns over academic freedom and free speech, the challenges of building a welcoming community in the face of anti-DEI legislation and more. In her latest book, “Perils and Promise: College Leadership in Turbulent Times,” Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, an award-winning psychologist, president emerita of Spelman College and best-selling author, sees room for hope -- and solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Being a college president has never been the easiest job. But today, it seems an impossible one. The campus may still be a place that encourages students to think critically and to cultivate a network of fellow creative problem-solvers. But those goals have been overshadowed by concerns over academic freedom and free speech, the challenges of building a welcoming community in the face of anti-DEI legislation and more. In her latest book, “Perils and Promise: College Leadership in Turbulent Times,” Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, an award-winning psychologist, president emerita of Spelman College and best-selling author, sees room for hope -- and solutions.

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]]> 2946 no Political Theater: The great 'meh': Scenes from a shutdown Jason Dick and Mary Ellen McIntire talk about how the government shutdown hasn't created much urgency on Capitol Hill, even though the effects could be significant, why each party thinks they have the upper hand and how it might play in upcoming races like the Virginia governor's race, where a lot of furloughed federal workers have a vote.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:05:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Jason Dick and Mary Ellen McIntire talk about how the government shutdown hasn't created much urgency on Capitol Hill, even though the effects could be significant, why each party thinks they have the upper hand and how it might play in upcoming races like the Virginia governor's race, where a lot of furloughed federal workers have a vote.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Dick and Mary Ellen McIntire talk about how the government shutdown hasn't created much urgency on Capitol Hill, even though the effects could be significant, why each party thinks they have the upper hand and how it might play in upcoming races like the Virginia governor's race, where a lot of furloughed federal workers have a vote. 

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]]> 1544 no Political Theater: Let’s get existential Jason Dick and Molly Reynolds talk about the most significant things Congress has done this year and what kind of ripple effects could follow, as well as how lawmakers disenfranchise themselves when it comes to putting in the work.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:02:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Jason Dick and Molly Reynolds talk about the most significant things Congress has done this year and what kind of ripple effects could follow, as well as how lawmakers disenfranchise themselves when it comes to putting in the work.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Dick and Molly Reynolds talk about the most significant things Congress has done this year and what kind of ripple effects could follow, as well as how lawmakers disenfranchise themselves when it comes to putting in the work. 

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]]> 3253 no CQ Budget: Health subsidies standoff A partisan divide over extending health insurance subsidies that expire at year's end threatens to trigger a partial government shutdown next week. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman and David Lerman explain what the fight is about, why it's been so intractable, whether a compromise is in sight and what it might look like.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:53:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call A partisan divide over extending health insurance subsidies that expire at year's end threatens to trigger a partial government shutdown next week. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman and David Lerman explain what the fight is about, why it's been so intractable, whether a compromise is in sight and what it might look like.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A partisan divide over extending health insurance subsidies that expire at year's end threatens to trigger a partial government shutdown next week. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman and David Lerman explain what the fight is about, why it's been so intractable, whether a compromise is in sight and what it might look like. 

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]]> 1652 no Equal Time: A moral call-to-action on climate and energy policy There had been progress on the issue of environmental justice, with the contributions of citizen-activists, who spurred the government to protect historically marginalized communities. But in the past few months, the Trump administration has made staff, program, and budget cuts that leave rural, coastal, and frontline communities vulnerable. That’s one observation of Cameron Oglesby, internationally awarded environmental justice organizer and solutions journalist. But, Oglesby says, organizations, communities and grass-roots efforts aren’t giving up on their vision for a cleaner, greener country. She joins Equal Time to explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:37:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call There had been progress on the issue of environmental justice, with the contributions of citizen-activists, who spurred the government to protect historically marginalized communities. But in the past few months, the Trump administration has made staff, program, and budget cuts that leave rural, coastal, and frontline communities vulnerable. That’s one observation of Cameron Oglesby, internationally awarded environmental justice organizer and solutions journalist. But, Oglesby says, organizations, communities and grass-roots efforts aren’t giving up on their vision for a cleaner, greener country. She joins Equal Time to explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There had been progress on the issue of environmental justice, with the contributions of citizen-activists, who spurred the government to protect historically marginalized communities. But in the past few months, the Trump administration has made staff, program, and budget cuts that leave rural, coastal, and frontline communities vulnerable. That’s one observation of Cameron Oglesby, internationally awarded environmental justice organizer and solutions journalist. But, Oglesby says, organizations, communities and grass-roots efforts aren’t giving up on their vision for a cleaner, greener country. She joins Equal Time to explain.

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]]> 2505 no Political Theater: They seem fine: Life After Congress Poetry readings, brewing beer, helping out kids:  Jason Dick and Jessica Wehrman talk about Roll Call’s revived Life After Congress feature and what former members do with their time, then they round it out with a little wisdom from Henry Cabot Lodge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:55:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Poetry readings, brewing beer, helping out kids:  Jason Dick and Jessica Wehrman talk about Roll Call’s revived Life After Congress feature and what former members do with their time, then they round it out with a little wisdom from Henry Cabot Lodge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Poetry readings, brewing beer, helping out kids:  Jason Dick and Jessica Wehrman talk about Roll Call’s revived Life After Congress feature and what former members do with their time, then they round it out with a little wisdom from Henry Cabot Lodge.

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]]> 1597 no CQ Budget: Search for an end game With barely three weeks to spare, Congress and the Trump administration are struggling to settle on a strategy for a funding extension that would avoid a partial government shutdown next month. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman discuss the competing interests at play, the status of appropriations markups, and the ongoing court battle over a White House attempt to claw back previously appropriated foreign aid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Sep 2025 18:52:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call With barely three weeks to spare, Congress and the Trump administration are struggling to settle on a strategy for a funding extension that would avoid a partial government shutdown next month. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman discuss the competing interests at play, the status of appropriations markups, and the ongoing court battle over a White House attempt to claw back previously appropriated foreign aid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With barely three weeks to spare, Congress and the Trump administration are struggling to settle on a strategy for a funding extension that would avoid a partial government shutdown next month. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman discuss the competing interests at play, the status of appropriations markups, and the ongoing court battle over a White House attempt to claw back previously appropriated foreign aid.

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]]> 1353 no Political Theater Discharge petition: congressional procedure or great band name? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Sep 2025 21:12:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Discharge petition: congressional procedure or great band name? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Discharge petition: congressional procedure or great band name?

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]]> 2495 no CQ Budget: 'Pocket rescission' showdown Democrats are warning that Republicans risk a partial government shutdown next month if they don't resist President Donald Trump's plan to claw back $4.9 billion in foreign aid through a so-called pocket rescission. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman explain how the White House push to cancel funding without congressional approval could derail work on a bipartisan stopgap funding extension needed by month's end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Sep 2025 20:06:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Democrats are warning that Republicans risk a partial government shutdown next month if they don't resist President Donald Trump's plan to claw back $4.9 billion in foreign aid through a so-called pocket rescission. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman explain how the White House push to cancel funding without congressional approval could derail work on a bipartisan stopgap funding extension needed by month's end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Democrats are warning that Republicans risk a partial government shutdown next month if they don't resist President Donald Trump's plan to claw back $4.9 billion in foreign aid through a so-called pocket rescission. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman explain how the White House push to cancel funding without congressional approval could derail work on a bipartisan stopgap funding extension needed by month's end.

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]]> 1336 no Equal Time: Closing the opportunity gap in education It’s back to school time, with excitement mixed with uncertainty and anxiety. News from the Department of Education is primarily about cutting its budget or eliminating the department altogether. How will these and other proposed changes affect students? Will the traditionally underserved be short-changed, and fall further behind? James E. Ford, a former teacher of the year in North Carolina, is founder/director of CREED: the Center for Racial Equity in Education, a stand-alone nonprofit that deals explicitly with race and education issues in the state. He is also Principal at Filling the Gap Educational Consultants. Ford and his organizations have been working on solutions to education challenges the nation faces, and he is a guest on Equal Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call It’s back to school time, with excitement mixed with uncertainty and anxiety. News from the Department of Education is primarily about cutting its budget or eliminating the department altogether. How will these and other proposed changes affect students? Will the traditionally underserved be short-changed, and fall further behind? James E. Ford, a former teacher of the year in North Carolina, is founder/director of CREED: the Center for Racial Equity in Education, a stand-alone nonprofit that deals explicitly with race and education issues in the state. He is also Principal at Filling the Gap Educational Consultants. Ford and his organizations have been working on solutions to education challenges the nation faces, and he is a guest on Equal Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It’s back to school time, with excitement mixed with uncertainty and anxiety. News from the Department of Education is primarily about cutting its budget or eliminating the department altogether. How will these and other proposed changes affect students? Will the traditionally underserved be short-changed, and fall further behind? James E. Ford, a former teacher of the year in North Carolina, is founder/director of CREED: the Center for Racial Equity in Education, a stand-alone nonprofit that deals explicitly with race and education issues in the state. He is also Principal at Filling the Gap Educational Consultants. Ford and his organizations have been working on solutions to education challenges the nation faces, and he is a guest on Equal Time.

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]]> 2421 no Political Theater: How Democrats hope to flip the script on energy as a campaign issue Jessica Wehrman talks with David Jordan of CQ Roll Call about how energy affordability could become a sleeper issue in next year's midterm elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 07 Aug 2025 20:47:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Jessica Wehrman talks with David Jordan of CQ Roll Call about how energy affordability could become a sleeper issue in next year's midterm elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jessica Wehrman talks with David Jordan of CQ Roll Call about how energy affordability could become a sleeper issue in next year's midterm elections.

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]]> 1433 no CQ Budget: Rough-and-tumble September The effort to avert a partial government shutdown next month could be uglier than usual after Congress left town for its August recess with partisan tensions at a fever pitch. As the Trump administration seeks to claw back funding, fights over Senate confirmations and the files of convicted sex offender Jefrrey Epstein all threaten to create a toxic brew that could derail the bipartisan appropriations process. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman outline the challenges facing Congress this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:48:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The effort to avert a partial government shutdown next month could be uglier than usual after Congress left town for its August recess with partisan tensions at a fever pitch. As the Trump administration seeks to claw back funding, fights over Senate confirmations and the files of convicted sex offender Jefrrey Epstein all threaten to create a toxic brew that could derail the bipartisan appropriations process. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman outline the challenges facing Congress this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The effort to avert a partial government shutdown next month could be uglier than usual after Congress left town for its August recess with partisan tensions at a fever pitch. As the Trump administration seeks to claw back funding, fights over Senate confirmations and the files of convicted sex offender Jefrrey Epstein all threaten to create a toxic brew that could derail the bipartisan appropriations process. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman outline the challenges facing Congress this fall.


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]]> 1509 no Political Theater: Off to the redistricting races Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari discuss how a potential new congressional map in Texas could set off a race among other states to redraw their own maps, and how that might affect the 2026 midterm elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 29 Jul 2025 21:02:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari discuss how a potential new congressional map in Texas could set off a race among other states to redraw their own maps, and how that might affect the 2026 midterm elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari discuss how a potential new congressional map in Texas could set off a race among other states to redraw their own maps, and how that might affect the 2026 midterm elections.

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]]> 1525 no CQ Budget: Politics of appropriations The appropriations process is under threat from a poisonous political climate as Republicans seek cooperation from Democrats while pursuing partisan reconciliation and rescissions measures. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman discuss the state of the appropriations process at a recent webinar conducted for CQ subscribers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 28 Jul 2025 16:51:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The appropriations process is under threat from a poisonous political climate as Republicans seek cooperation from Democrats while pursuing partisan reconciliation and rescissions measures. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman discuss the state of the appropriations process at a recent webinar conducted for CQ subscribers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The appropriations process is under threat from a poisonous political climate as Republicans seek cooperation from Democrats while pursuing partisan reconciliation and rescissions measures. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman discuss the state of the appropriations process at a recent webinar conducted for CQ subscribers.

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]]> 1431 no Political Theater: Six months in, a gut check on Trump 2.0 Talking Epstein, congressional chaos and the Senate races to watch with Nathan Gonzales of Inside Elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Jul 2025 18:40:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Talking Epstein, congressional chaos and the Senate races to watch with Nathan Gonzales of Inside Elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Talking Epstein, congressional chaos and the Senate races to watch with Nathan Gonzales of Inside Elections.


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]]> 1788 no Political Theater: Rush job: Life in Congress Jason Dick and Mary Ellen McIntire talk about what happens when Congress tries to do too much in too short a period of time, how Republicans and Democrats do agree on one big thing and what life is like in the basement of the Capitol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:48:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Jason Dick and Mary Ellen McIntire talk about what happens when Congress tries to do too much in too short a period of time, how Republicans and Democrats do agree on one big thing and what life is like in the basement of the Capitol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Dick and Mary Ellen McIntire talk about what happens when Congress tries to do too much in too short a period of time, how Republicans and Democrats do agree on one big thing and what life is like in the basement of the Capitol.

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]]> 1138 no CQ Budget: Big test on rescissions The Senate will take up a bill to claw back $9.4 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funds that Democrats warn would blow up the bipartisan appropriations process. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman assess the political importance of the Trump administration's rescissions package, the outlook in the Senate, and what it could mean for an already shaky appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 19:14:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Senate will take up a bill to claw back $9.4 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funds that Democrats warn would blow up the bipartisan appropriations process. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman assess the political importance of the Trump administration's rescissions package, the outlook in the Senate, and what it could mean for an already shaky appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Senate will take up a bill to claw back $9.4 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funds that Democrats warn would blow up the bipartisan appropriations process. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman assess the political importance of the Trump administration's rescissions package, the outlook in the Senate, and what it could mean for an already shaky appropriations process.

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]]> 1319 no Equal Time: ‘Accidental activists,’ the local heroes who expose government secrecy In “Backroom Deals in Our Backyards: How Government Secrecy Harms Our Communities and the Local Heroes Fighting Back,” Miranda Spivack tells the stories of ordinary citizens who discovered that local and state governments they thought were there to protect them weren’t doing their jobs. Instead, these “accidental activists” found not only a lack of transparency but also often resistance when searching for information about how to resolve community issues. Does their work provide a roadmap – and hope – for others? Spivack, author and former Washington Post editor and reporter, is this episode’s guest on Equal Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:21:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call In “Backroom Deals in Our Backyards: How Government Secrecy Harms Our Communities and the Local Heroes Fighting Back,” Miranda Spivack tells the stories of ordinary citizens who discovered that local and state governments they thought were there to protect them weren’t doing their jobs. Instead, these “accidental activists” found not only a lack of transparency but also often resistance when searching for information about how to resolve community issues. Does their work provide a roadmap – and hope – for others? Spivack, author and former Washington Post editor and reporter, is this episode’s guest on Equal Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In “Backroom Deals in Our Backyards: How Government Secrecy Harms Our Communities and the Local Heroes Fighting Back,” Miranda Spivack tells the stories of ordinary citizens who discovered that local and state governments they thought were there to protect them weren’t doing their jobs. Instead, these “accidental activists” found not only a lack of transparency but also often resistance when searching for information about how to resolve community issues. Does their work provide a roadmap – and hope – for others? Spivack, author and former Washington Post editor and reporter, is this episode’s guest on Equal Time.

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]]> 2334 no Political Theater: 'We had time back then' Jason Dick and Chris Cillizza talk about the time needed to produce quality sourcing, good work and journalism, how the news business continues to change, for better and worse, and Damon Chappie's sighs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:54:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Jason Dick and Chris Cillizza talk about the time needed to produce quality sourcing, good work and journalism, how the news business continues to change, for better and worse, and Damon Chappie's sighs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Dick and Chris Cillizza talk about the time needed to produce quality sourcing, good work and journalism, how the news business continues to change, for better and worse, and Damon Chappie's sighs.

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]]> 2671 CQ Budget: Political fallout of 'big, beautiful bill' President Donald Trump's new budget reconciliation law is already starting to define next year's midterm elections. CQ Roll Call's Daniela Altimari and David Lerman assess the political repercussions for both parties of the mammoth legislation and what it took to get the package across the finish line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Jul 2025 17:27:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call President Donald Trump's new budget reconciliation law is already starting to define next year's midterm elections. CQ Roll Call's Daniela Altimari and David Lerman assess the political repercussions for both parties of the mammoth legislation and what it took to get the package across the finish line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Donald Trump's new budget reconciliation law is already starting to define next year's midterm elections. CQ Roll Call's Daniela Altimari and David Lerman assess the political repercussions for both parties of the mammoth legislation and what it took to get the package across the finish line.

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]]> 1671 no Political Theater: The ‘rock and roll poetry’ of Joe Iconis’ Hunter S. Thompson musical Jason Dick talks with Joe Iconis about what led him to write "The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical," how much the world changed during that time, playing Thompson's piano at Owl Farm and taking some comfort in how things get better and worse, better and worse.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Jason Dick talks with Joe Iconis about what led him to write "The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical," how much the world changed during that time, playing Thompson's piano at Owl Farm and taking some comfort in how things get better and worse, better and worse.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Dick talks with Joe Iconis about what led him to write "The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical," how much the world changed during that time, playing Thompson's piano at Owl Farm and taking some comfort in how things get better and worse, better and worse. 

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]]> 2082 no Political Theater: A short history of hoping people will change their minds Jason Dick and Jessica Wehrman talk about how unpopular the “One Big Beautiful Bill” in Congress is, why Republicans will likely pass it anyway and the short history of how, regardless of how hard politicians try, sometimes the public won’t go along with their public relations efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:43:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Jason Dick and Jessica Wehrman talk about how unpopular the “One Big Beautiful Bill” in Congress is, why Republicans will likely pass it anyway and the short history of how, regardless of how hard politicians try, sometimes the public won’t go along with their public relations efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Dick and Jessica Wehrman talk about how unpopular the “One Big Beautiful Bill” in Congress is, why Republicans will likely pass it anyway and the short history of how, regardless of how hard politicians try, sometimes the public won’t go along with their public relations efforts.

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]]> 1384 no CQ Budget: 'Beautiful' bill picked apart The Senate parliamentarian has been busy throwing out key provisions in the GOP's reconciliation bill, ruling against measures affecting food stamps, immigration policy, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and more. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Aidan Quigley assess the latest condition of the reconciliation package and the fiscal 2026 appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:22:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Senate parliamentarian has been busy throwing out key provisions in the GOP's reconciliation bill, ruling against measures affecting food stamps, immigration policy, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and more. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Aidan Quigley assess the latest condition of the reconciliation package and the fiscal 2026 appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Senate parliamentarian has been busy throwing out key provisions in the GOP's reconciliation bill, ruling against measures affecting food stamps, immigration policy, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and more. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Aidan Quigley assess the latest condition of the reconciliation package and the fiscal 2026 appropriations process.


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]]> 1391 no CQ Budget: Medicaid and 'SALT' divide GOP The release of the biggest portion of the Senate GOP's reconciliation bill triggered internal party clashes over the scope of Medicaid cuts and the size of the state and local tax deduction known as SALT, among other disputes. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly, Sandhya Raman and David Lerman outline the sticking points in the Senate Finance Commitee's draft text and what they mean for the effort to pass a reconciliation bill by the July Fourth recess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Jun 2025 19:29:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The release of the biggest portion of the Senate GOP's reconciliation bill triggered internal party clashes over the scope of Medicaid cuts and the size of the state and local tax deduction known as SALT, among other disputes. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly, Sandhya Raman and David Lerman outline the sticking points in the Senate Finance Commitee's draft text and what they mean for the effort to pass a reconciliation bill by the July Fourth recess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The release of the biggest portion of the Senate GOP's reconciliation bill triggered internal party clashes over the scope of Medicaid cuts and the size of the state and local tax deduction known as SALT, among other disputes. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly, Sandhya Raman and David Lerman outline the sticking points in the Senate Finance Commitee's draft text and what they mean for the effort to pass a reconciliation bill by the July Fourth recess.

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]]> 1618 no Equal Time: What is ‘the way forward’ after violence born of hatred? It’s been 10 years since a 21-year-old gunman murdered nine church members who welcomed him to Bible study. The attack on Charleston, S.C.’s historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church on June 17, 2015, killed nine good people. They were targeted for that reason and for their race. The brother of one of the nine, Malcolm Graham, reflects on the life and legacy of his sister Cynthia Graham Hurd, on the world that nurtured such hatred in someone so young, and perhaps the hardest part — on how to do the work needed to change that world. His book is “The Way Forward: Keeping the Faith and Doing the Work Amid Hatred and Violence.” Graham, a Charlotte, N.C., city councilman, entrepreneur and civic activist, offers a path that won’t be easy, but may be necessary. And he joins Equal Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call It’s been 10 years since a 21-year-old gunman murdered nine church members who welcomed him to Bible study. The attack on Charleston, S.C.’s historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church on June 17, 2015, killed nine good people. They were targeted for that reason and for their race. The brother of one of the nine, Malcolm Graham, reflects on the life and legacy of his sister Cynthia Graham Hurd, on the world that nurtured such hatred in someone so young, and perhaps the hardest part — on how to do the work needed to change that world. His book is “The Way Forward: Keeping the Faith and Doing the Work Amid Hatred and Violence.” Graham, a Charlotte, N.C., city councilman, entrepreneur and civic activist, offers a path that won’t be easy, but may be necessary. And he joins Equal Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It’s been 10 years since a 21-year-old gunman murdered nine church members who welcomed him to Bible study. The attack on Charleston, S.C.’s historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church on June 17, 2015, killed nine good people. They were targeted for that reason and for their race. The brother of one of the nine, Malcolm Graham, reflects on the life and legacy of his sister Cynthia Graham Hurd, on the world that nurtured such hatred in someone so young, and perhaps the hardest part — on how to do the work needed to change that world. His book is “The Way Forward: Keeping the Faith and Doing the Work Amid Hatred and Violence.” Graham, a Charlotte, N.C., city councilman, entrepreneur and civic activist, offers a path that won’t be easy, but may be necessary. And he joins Equal Time.

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]]> 2290 no Political Theater: It’s déjà tea party all over again Jason Dick and Jim Saksa discuss how easy it was to be angry in 2010, tea-party infused town halls, astroturf versus paid protesters, the Koch Brothers and George Soros and the wisdom of politicians reminding constituents that we're all going to die anyway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:59:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Jason Dick and Jim Saksa discuss how easy it was to be angry in 2010, tea-party infused town halls, astroturf versus paid protesters, the Koch Brothers and George Soros and the wisdom of politicians reminding constituents that we're all going to die anyway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Dick and Jim Saksa discuss how easy it was to be angry in 2010, tea-party infused town halls, astroturf versus paid protesters, the Koch Brothers and George Soros and the wisdom of politicians reminding constituents that we're all going to die anyway.

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]]> 1675 no CQ Budget: 'Big, beautiful' bill on the line Senate Republicans are struggling to produce text of their reconciliation package this week despite disputes over Medicaid, food stamps, tax policy, Medicare and more. CQ Roll Call's Peter Cohn, Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman outline the big fights that could tie up the bill and look ahead to the fiscal 2026 appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:35:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Senate Republicans are struggling to produce text of their reconciliation package this week despite disputes over Medicaid, food stamps, tax policy, Medicare and more. CQ Roll Call's Peter Cohn, Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman outline the big fights that could tie up the bill and look ahead to the fiscal 2026 appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Senate Republicans are struggling to produce text of their reconciliation package this week despite disputes over Medicaid, food stamps, tax policy, Medicare and more. CQ Roll Call's Peter Cohn, Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman outline the big fights that could tie up the bill and look ahead to the fiscal 2026 appropriations process.

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]]> 1580 no Political Theater: The 'predicament and necessity' of documentary movies Jason Dick talks to Sky Sitney, co-founder of DC/DOX, about this year's documentary festival, as well as how grants being canceled and studios pulling back on the genre are playing out as both challenge and opportunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Jason Dick talks to Sky Sitney, co-founder of DC/DOX, about this year's documentary festival, as well as how grants being canceled and studios pulling back on the genre are playing out as both challenge and opportunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Dick talks to Sky Sitney, co-founder of DC/DOX, about this year's documentary festival, as well as how grants being canceled and studios pulling back on the genre are playing out as both challenge and opportunity.

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]]> 1537 no CQ Budget: Reconciliation headaches in Senate Republican senators want changes to the "big, beautiful" House reconciliation bill, from Medicaid to tax cuts and more. And House appropriators begin writing their fiscal 2026 spending bills while the Trump administration tries to claw back already approved funding. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman outline the fissures in the GOP reconciliation debate and the constitutional fight over the power of the purse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:37:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Republican senators want changes to the "big, beautiful" House reconciliation bill, from Medicaid to tax cuts and more. And House appropriators begin writing their fiscal 2026 spending bills while the Trump administration tries to claw back already approved funding. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman outline the fissures in the GOP reconciliation debate and the constitutional fight over the power of the purse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Republican senators want changes to the "big, beautiful" House reconciliation bill, from Medicaid to tax cuts and more. And House appropriators begin writing their fiscal 2026 spending bills while the Trump administration tries to claw back already approved funding. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman outline the fissures in the GOP reconciliation debate and the constitutional fight over the power of the purse.


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]]> 1708 no Political Theater Jason Dick talks with former Roll Callers and current journalism professors Christina Bellantoni and Neda Semnani about the value of just talking to people, how the years change your perspective on Washington and why it's important to bear witness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 May 2025 19:21:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Jason Dick talks with former Roll Callers and current journalism professors Christina Bellantoni and Neda Semnani about the value of just talking to people, how the years change your perspective on Washington and why it's important to bear witness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Dick talks with former Roll Callers and current journalism professors Christina Bellantoni and Neda Semnani about the value of just talking to people, how the years change your perspective on Washington and why it's important to bear witness.

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]]> 1884 no CQ Budget: 'Big, beautiful' bill heads to Senate The House-passed reconciliation bill containing most of President Donald Trump's agenda won't clear the Senate in its current form. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly, Peter Cohn and David Lerman outline the changes that could be on the table and the competing demands among Senate Republicans that will make final passage a tough slog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 May 2025 19:43:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The House-passed reconciliation bill containing most of President Donald Trump's agenda won't clear the Senate in its current form. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly, Peter Cohn and David Lerman outline the changes that could be on the table and the competing demands among Senate Republicans that will make final passage a tough slog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House-passed reconciliation bill containing most of President Donald Trump's agenda won't clear the Senate in its current form. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly, Peter Cohn and David Lerman outline the changes that could be on the table and the competing demands among Senate Republicans that will make final passage a tough slog.

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]]> 1840 no Political Theater: That's a lot of Supreme Court there Jason Dick and Todd Ruger discuss their (and some public officials') race times at the ACLI Capital Challenge, then delve into the Supreme Court's internal dynamics, how its workload has evolved, what big decisions are expected before the end of the term, a little about David Souter and then cap it off with an ultra-special word of the week segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 May 2025 19:26:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Jason Dick and Todd Ruger discuss their (and some public officials') race times at the ACLI Capital Challenge, then delve into the Supreme Court's internal dynamics, how its workload has evolved, what big decisions are expected before the end of the term, a little about David Souter and then cap it off with an ultra-special word of the week segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Dick and Todd Ruger discuss their (and some public officials') race times at the ACLI Capital Challenge, then delve into the Supreme Court's internal dynamics, how its workload has evolved, what big decisions are expected before the end of the term, a little about David Souter and then cap it off with an ultra-special word of the week segment.

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]]> 3076 no Political Theater: Call it the Most Not Invulnerable List Jason Dick and Nathan Gonzales discuss House and Senate races that could be competitive, but aren't quite yet. Basically, what would it take for someone like Brian Fitzpatrick or Raul Ruiz to be in tough races. They also riff on how “Andor” and "Return of the Jedi” fit into this world. Seriously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 May 2025 19:13:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Jason Dick and Nathan Gonzales discuss House and Senate races that could be competitive, but aren't quite yet. Basically, what would it take for someone like Brian Fitzpatrick or Raul Ruiz to be in tough races. They also riff on how “Andor” and "Return of the Jedi” fit into this world. Seriously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Dick and Nathan Gonzales discuss House and Senate races that could be competitive, but aren't quite yet. Basically, what would it take for someone like Brian Fitzpatrick or Raul Ruiz to be in tough races. They also riff on how “Andor” and "Return of the Jedi” fit into this world. Seriously.

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]]> 2159 no CQ Budget: Medicaid cuts in play The House Energy and Commerce Committee has proposed Medicaid cuts to help pay for the GOP's budget reconciliation bill, though the cuts are less deep than some party moderates had feared and hard-right conservatives had sought. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman, Jessie Hellmann and David Lerman outline the major changes to Medicaid that Republicans have proposed, the major cuts they omitted, and whether the package will have enough political support to reach the finish line.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 May 2025 21:46:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The House Energy and Commerce Committee has proposed Medicaid cuts to help pay for the GOP's budget reconciliation bill, though the cuts are less deep than some party moderates had feared and hard-right conservatives had sought. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman, Jessie Hellmann and David Lerman outline the major changes to Medicaid that Republicans have proposed, the major cuts they omitted, and whether the package will have enough political support to reach the finish line.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House Energy and Commerce Committee has proposed Medicaid cuts to help pay for the GOP's budget reconciliation bill, though the cuts are less deep than some party moderates had feared and hard-right conservatives had sought. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman, Jessie Hellmann and David Lerman outline the major changes to Medicaid that Republicans have proposed, the major cuts they omitted, and whether the package will have enough political support to reach the finish line. 

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]]> 1428 no 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 gobs of money can’t always buy you an election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 May 2025 22:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call 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 gobs of money can’t always buy you an election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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 gobs of money can’t always buy you an election.

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]]> 2671 no 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 alike. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman provide an early outlook for this year's appropriations process and the likely next steps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 May 2025 17:23:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call 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 alike. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman provide an early outlook for this year's appropriations process and the likely next steps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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 alike. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman provide an early outlook for this year's appropriations process and the likely next steps.

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]]> 1234 no 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 change. He was not as progressive as some progressives hoped, and he also frustrated traditionalists, a split that played out in the United States. So, what’s next? Maureen K. Day is one of the authors of “Catholicism at a Crossroads: The Present and Future of America’s Largest Church,” a survey informed by interviews. What does Catholic identity mean in America today, and how did it adapt to the modern papacy of Pope Francis. Day, research affiliate at the University of Southern California’s Center for Religion and Civic Culture and the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies, joins Equal Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 May 2025 17:54:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call 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 change. He was not as progressive as some progressives hoped, and he also frustrated traditionalists, a split that played out in the United States. So, what’s next? Maureen K. Day is one of the authors of “Catholicism at a Crossroads: The Present and Future of America’s Largest Church,” a survey informed by interviews. What does Catholic identity mean in America today, and how did it adapt to the modern papacy of Pope Francis. Day, research affiliate at the University of Southern California’s Center for Religion and Civic Culture and the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies, joins Equal Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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 change. He was not as progressive as some progressives hoped, and he also frustrated traditionalists, a split that played out in the United States. So, what’s next? Maureen K. Day is one of the authors of “Catholicism at a Crossroads: The Present and Future of America’s Largest Church,” a survey informed by interviews. What does Catholic identity mean in America today, and how did it adapt to the modern papacy of Pope Francis. Day, research affiliate at the University of Southern California’s Center for Religion and Civic Culture and the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies, joins Equal Time.

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]]> 2626 no 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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:06:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call 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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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. 

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]]> 1613 no 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 writing a reconciliation bill enacting much of President Donald Trump's agenda with little sign of any resolution of the key conflicts that have divided GOP lawmakers for months. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly, Aidan Quigley and David Lerman assess the deal cut between leadership and Republicans rebels and what it could mean for the drafting of a filibuster-proof reconciliation bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:45:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call 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 writing a reconciliation bill enacting much of President Donald Trump's agenda with little sign of any resolution of the key conflicts that have divided GOP lawmakers for months. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly, Aidan Quigley and David Lerman assess the deal cut between leadership and Republicans rebels and what it could mean for the drafting of a filibuster-proof reconciliation bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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 writing a reconciliation bill enacting much of President Donald Trump's agenda with little sign of any resolution of the key conflicts that have divided GOP lawmakers for months. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly, Aidan Quigley and David Lerman assess the deal cut between leadership and Republicans rebels and what it could mean for the drafting of a filibuster-proof reconciliation bill.

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]]> 1810 no 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 Dodgers run for state-wide office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:05:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call 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 Dodgers run for state-wide office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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 Dodgers run for state-wide office.

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]]> 2604 no 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 headlines, those battles and the hysteria surrounding them are nothing new. In “Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism and the Making of Modern America,” Clay Risen details how the conspiracy-mongering and cultural backlash of that post-World War II period speak to the divisiveness of today. The award-winning historian and New York Times editor joins Equal Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:24:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call 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 headlines, those battles and the hysteria surrounding them are nothing new. In “Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism and the Making of Modern America,” Clay Risen details how the conspiracy-mongering and cultural backlash of that post-World War II period speak to the divisiveness of today. The award-winning historian and New York Times editor joins Equal Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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 headlines, those battles and the hysteria surrounding them are nothing new. In “Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism and the Making of Modern America,” Clay Risen details how the conspiracy-mongering and cultural backlash of that post-World War II period speak to the divisiveness of today. The award-winning historian and New York Times editor joins Equal Time.

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]]> 2844 no 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 final adoption of a budget resolution and the big fights over Medicaid cuts and whether to pay for extending tax cuts --- two key disputes that could trip up a GOP reconciliation bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Apr 2025 18:28:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call 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 final adoption of a budget resolution and the big fights over Medicaid cuts and whether to pay for extending tax cuts --- two key disputes that could trip up a GOP reconciliation bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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 final adoption of a budget resolution and the big fights over Medicaid cuts and whether to pay for extending tax cuts --- two key disputes that could trip up a GOP reconciliation bill.

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]]> 1689 no Political Theater: Much ado about special elections Jason Dick, Mary Ellen McIntire and Andrew Menezes discuss the election results this week in Florida and Wisconsin, whether vermouth will be more expensive with the latest round of tariffs and whether it was wise to do a training run that involved the Tidal Basin this past week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Jason Dick, Mary Ellen McIntire and Andrew Menezes discuss the election results this week in Florida and Wisconsin, whether vermouth will be more expensive with the latest round of tariffs and whether it was wise to do a training run that involved the Tidal Basin this past week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Dick, Mary Ellen McIntire and Andrew Menezes discuss the election results this week in Florida and Wisconsin, whether vermouth will be more expensive with the latest round of tariffs and whether it was wise to do a training run that involved the Tidal Basin this past week.

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]]> 1946 no CQ Budget: Tough climate for appropriations The upcoming appropriations cycle faces some rough headwinds, as the Trump administration tries to freeze funding, fire thousands of public employees and gut federal agencies, while Republicans pursue a partisan reconciliation package that will further antagonize Democrats. Aidan Quigley, Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman discuss the challenging political climate for fiscal 2026 spending bills and how the reconciliation process could interfere with that work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 Mar 2025 22:04:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The upcoming appropriations cycle faces some rough headwinds, as the Trump administration tries to freeze funding, fire thousands of public employees and gut federal agencies, while Republicans pursue a partisan reconciliation package that will further antagonize Democrats. Aidan Quigley, Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman discuss the challenging political climate for fiscal 2026 spending bills and how the reconciliation process could interfere with that work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The upcoming appropriations cycle faces some rough headwinds, as the Trump administration tries to freeze funding, fire thousands of public employees and gut federal agencies, while Republicans pursue a partisan reconciliation package that will further antagonize Democrats. Aidan Quigley, Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman discuss the challenging political climate for fiscal 2026 spending bills and how the reconciliation process could interfere with that work.

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]]> 2015 no Political Theater: The Thai popcorn does not detract Sports is leading the way on diversity, equity and inclusion, but don't expect to hear those words at the game. Plus: Everyone get ready for National Operational Security Awareness Month.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:11:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Sports is leading the way on diversity, equity and inclusion, but don't expect to hear those words at the game. Plus: Everyone get ready for National Operational Security Awareness Month.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sports is leading the way on diversity, equity and inclusion, but don't expect to hear those words at the game. Plus: Everyone get ready for National Operational Security Awareness Month. 

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]]> 1589 no Political Theater: At the Gridiron, laughter in the dark Dressing up as a donkey for a skit lampooning politicians at a white tie dinner in Washington is silly. But during difficult times, when the most powerful people in the world are challenging the boundaries of constitutional democracy, it is important to hang onto your sense of humor. The annual Gridiron dinner aims to “singe, not burn” with its humor. What does that mean when it feels like the world is on fire, though? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:30:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Dressing up as a donkey for a skit lampooning politicians at a white tie dinner in Washington is silly. But during difficult times, when the most powerful people in the world are challenging the boundaries of constitutional democracy, it is important to hang onto your sense of humor. The annual Gridiron dinner aims to “singe, not burn” with its humor. What does that mean when it feels like the world is on fire, though? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dressing up as a donkey for a skit lampooning politicians at a white tie dinner in Washington is silly. But during difficult times, when the most powerful people in the world are challenging the boundaries of constitutional democracy, it is important to hang onto your sense of humor. The annual Gridiron dinner aims to “singe, not burn” with its humor. What does that mean when it feels like the world is on fire, though?

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]]> 1527 no CQ Budget: Spending bill's political fallout The six-month continuing resolution that avoided a partial government shutdown left Democrats deeply divided. CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire and David Lerman explain the nature of the rift, whether it's likely to heal, and what it means for the party's ability to govern and combat the Trump administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:03:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The six-month continuing resolution that avoided a partial government shutdown left Democrats deeply divided. CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire and David Lerman explain the nature of the rift, whether it's likely to heal, and what it means for the party's ability to govern and combat the Trump administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The six-month continuing resolution that avoided a partial government shutdown left Democrats deeply divided. CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire and David Lerman explain the nature of the rift, whether it's likely to heal, and what it means for the party's ability to govern and combat the Trump administration.

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]]> 1297 no Political Theater: Democrats at (in?) retreat House Democrats are gathering for their annual policy retreat this week, and face a series of questions as they navigate the 119th Congress, including why they are more unpopular than Republicans, what they can do as a minority party in a closely divided country, how do they recruit quality candidates to run for office and what level of coordination to pursue among themselves and their allies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:53:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call House Democrats are gathering for their annual policy retreat this week, and face a series of questions as they navigate the 119th Congress, including why they are more unpopular than Republicans, what they can do as a minority party in a closely divided country, how do they recruit quality candidates to run for office and what level of coordination to pursue among themselves and their allies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House Democrats are gathering for their annual policy retreat this week, and face a series of questions as they navigate the 119th Congress, including why they are more unpopular than Republicans, what they can do as a minority party in a closely divided country, how do they recruit quality candidates to run for office and what level of coordination to pursue among themselves and their allies.

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]]> 1270 no CQ Budget: Leadership test on spending House GOP leaders must rally their razor-thin majority to pass a stopgap funding measure this week, while Senate Democrats must decide whether to vote against a bill they dislike and trigger a partial government shutdown. CQ Roll Call's Peter Cohn and David Lerman assess the prospects for a fiscal 2025 continuing resolution and discuss the state of play on the GOP's budget reconciliation process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:40:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call House GOP leaders must rally their razor-thin majority to pass a stopgap funding measure this week, while Senate Democrats must decide whether to vote against a bill they dislike and trigger a partial government shutdown. CQ Roll Call's Peter Cohn and David Lerman assess the prospects for a fiscal 2025 continuing resolution and discuss the state of play on the GOP's budget reconciliation process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House GOP leaders must rally their razor-thin majority to pass a stopgap funding measure this week, while Senate Democrats must decide whether to vote against a bill they dislike and trigger a partial government shutdown. CQ Roll Call's Peter Cohn and David Lerman assess the prospects for a fiscal 2025 continuing resolution and discuss the state of play on the GOP's budget reconciliation process.

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]]> 1572 no Equal Time: Fighting a disease and a health-care system As America’s health-care system is not being spared in policy shake-ups from the very top, Equal Time takes a look at one case and what it says about disparities in health care and why that matters. In “Transplant: A Memoir,” the resilient Bernadine Watson takes us on her journey, a perilous one, even with support from doctors and family. The nonfiction writer and poet has focused on social policy research around youth and community issues during her career. She joins Equal Time to talk about her experiences, and why challenges remain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call As America’s health-care system is not being spared in policy shake-ups from the very top, Equal Time takes a look at one case and what it says about disparities in health care and why that matters. In “Transplant: A Memoir,” the resilient Bernadine Watson takes us on her journey, a perilous one, even with support from doctors and family. The nonfiction writer and poet has focused on social policy research around youth and community issues during her career. She joins Equal Time to talk about her experiences, and why challenges remain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As America’s health-care system is not being spared in policy shake-ups from the very top, Equal Time takes a look at one case and what it says about disparities in health care and why that matters. In “Transplant: A Memoir,” the resilient Bernadine Watson takes us on her journey, a perilous one, even with support from doctors and family. The nonfiction writer and poet has focused on social policy research around youth and community issues during her career. She joins Equal Time to talk about her experiences, and why challenges remain.

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]]> 2301 no Political Theater: Protest, retreat, hide? Congressional behavior, 2025-style In the early days of the second Trump administration, congressional Republicans and Democrats face decisions about how to react to White House-led actions. For Democrats, it can be boiled down to: Fight or retreat. Republicans are being advised to restrict contact with the public. We talk with Nathan Gonzales about what, at this point, makes the most sense politically. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:39:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call In the early days of the second Trump administration, congressional Republicans and Democrats face decisions about how to react to White House-led actions. For Democrats, it can be boiled down to: Fight or retreat. Republicans are being advised to restrict contact with the public. We talk with Nathan Gonzales about what, at this point, makes the most sense politically. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the early days of the second Trump administration, congressional Republicans and Democrats face decisions about how to react to White House-led actions. For Democrats, it can be boiled down to: Fight or retreat. Republicans are being advised to restrict contact with the public. We talk with Nathan Gonzales about what, at this point, makes the most sense politically.

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]]> 1202 no CQ Budget: Stopgap spending decision time A continuing resolution to head off a partial government shutdown is caught in the political crossfire of federal employee layoffs, funding freezes and a partisan dispute over the power of the purse. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman assess the political pressures for passing a stopgap funding extension, and the state of negotiations for a budget reconciliation package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:30:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call A continuing resolution to head off a partial government shutdown is caught in the political crossfire of federal employee layoffs, funding freezes and a partisan dispute over the power of the purse. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman assess the political pressures for passing a stopgap funding extension, and the state of negotiations for a budget reconciliation package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A continuing resolution to head off a partial government shutdown is caught in the political crossfire of federal employee layoffs, funding freezes and a partisan dispute over the power of the purse. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman assess the political pressures for passing a stopgap funding extension, and the state of negotiations for a budget reconciliation package.

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]]> 1462 no Political Theater: ‘Yeah, I don’t love that,’ or how the House learned to start jamming the Senate In recent days, the Senate and House have both passed versions of their own budget resolution, one of the key steps in constructing a so-called reconciliation bill that will cut spending and taxes and enact GOP legislative priorities without having to deal with the usual Senate roadblocks. But there is a long way to go until something heads to the president’s desk, so we are going to talk about what’s been happening and what is going on with CQ Roll Call’s illustrious Budget Tracker, David Lerman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:44:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call In recent days, the Senate and House have both passed versions of their own budget resolution, one of the key steps in constructing a so-called reconciliation bill that will cut spending and taxes and enact GOP legislative priorities without having to deal with the usual Senate roadblocks. But there is a long way to go until something heads to the president’s desk, so we are going to talk about what’s been happening and what is going on with CQ Roll Call’s illustrious Budget Tracker, David Lerman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In recent days, the Senate and House have both passed versions of their own budget resolution, one of the key steps in constructing a so-called reconciliation bill that will cut spending and taxes and enact GOP legislative priorities without having to deal with the usual Senate roadblocks. But there is a long way to go until something heads to the president’s desk, so we are going to talk about what’s been happening and what is going on with CQ Roll Call’s illustrious Budget Tracker, David Lerman.

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]]> 1496 no Political Theater: ‘Yeah, I don’t love that,’ or how the House learned to start jamming the Senate In recent days, the Senate and House have both passed versions of their own budget resolution, one of the key steps in constructing a so-called reconciliation bill that will cut spending and taxes and enact GOP legislative priorities without having to deal with the usual Senate roadblocks. But there is a long way to go until something heads to the president’s desk, so we are going to talk about what’s been happening and what is going on with CQ Roll Call’s illustrious Budget Tracker, David Lerman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:44:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call In recent days, the Senate and House have both passed versions of their own budget resolution, one of the key steps in constructing a so-called reconciliation bill that will cut spending and taxes and enact GOP legislative priorities without having to deal with the usual Senate roadblocks. But there is a long way to go until something heads to the president’s desk, so we are going to talk about what’s been happening and what is going on with CQ Roll Call’s illustrious Budget Tracker, David Lerman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In recent days, the Senate and House have both passed versions of their own budget resolution, one of the key steps in constructing a so-called reconciliation bill that will cut spending and taxes and enact GOP legislative priorities without having to deal with the usual Senate roadblocks. But there is a long way to go until something heads to the president’s desk, so we are going to talk about what’s been happening and what is going on with CQ Roll Call’s illustrious Budget Tracker, David Lerman.

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]]> 1496 no CQ Budget: Pivotal test for House budget A House vote this week will test the unity of Republicans for a budget blueprint that would pave the way for a sweeping package of tax cuts, border security, defense funding, spending cuts and more. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman outline the competing pressures between GOP centrists and hardcore conservatives over a budget resolution critical to President Donald Trump's agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Feb 2025 19:21:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call A House vote this week will test the unity of Republicans for a budget blueprint that would pave the way for a sweeping package of tax cuts, border security, defense funding, spending cuts and more. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman outline the competing pressures between GOP centrists and hardcore conservatives over a budget resolution critical to President Donald Trump's agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A House vote this week will test the unity of Republicans for a budget blueprint that would pave the way for a sweeping package of tax cuts, border security, defense funding, spending cuts and more. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman outline the competing pressures between GOP centrists and hardcore conservatives over a budget resolution critical to President Donald Trump's agenda.

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]]> 1316 no Political Theater: 'If I can get you to feel' -- politics, wrestling and connecting with people For someone who has dominated politics for going on a decade, Donald Trump still controls the narrative in a way that leaves his opponents flat-footed. Trump's connection to professional wrestling offers lessons on how he is able to do this and how to connect in the political arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:35:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call For someone who has dominated politics for going on a decade, Donald Trump still controls the narrative in a way that leaves his opponents flat-footed. Trump's connection to professional wrestling offers lessons on how he is able to do this and how to connect in the political arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For someone who has dominated politics for going on a decade, Donald Trump still controls the narrative in a way that leaves his opponents flat-footed. Trump's connection to professional wrestling offers lessons on how he is able to do this and how to connect in the political arena.

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]]> 2415 no CQ Budget: Budget reconciliation pressures mount The Senate's plan for a slim budget blueprint focused on border security and defense could be upended by President Donald Trump's new endorsement of the House push for "one big, beautiful" reconciliation package enacting much of his agenda all at once. But the House plan faces political pressures of its own, as GOP moderates shy away from steep spending cuts to critical safety-net programs. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman discuss the latest state of play on the competing strategies for budget reconciliation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:30:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Senate's plan for a slim budget blueprint focused on border security and defense could be upended by President Donald Trump's new endorsement of the House push for "one big, beautiful" reconciliation package enacting much of his agenda all at once. But the House plan faces political pressures of its own, as GOP moderates shy away from steep spending cuts to critical safety-net programs. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman discuss the latest state of play on the competing strategies for budget reconciliation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Senate's plan for a slim budget blueprint focused on border security and defense could be upended by President Donald Trump's new endorsement of the House push for "one big, beautiful" reconciliation package enacting much of his agenda all at once. But the House plan faces political pressures of its own, as GOP moderates shy away from steep spending cuts to critical safety-net programs. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman discuss the latest state of play on the competing strategies for budget reconciliation.

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]]> 1436 no Equal Time: Has the fringe gone mainstream? In 2025, you don’t have to reach very far to reach those dark corners of the internet where fringe conspiracy theories and racist memes once hid. In award-winning journalist Elle Reeve’s book, “Black Pill: How I Witnessed the Darkest Corners of the Internet Come to Life, Poison Society, and Capture American Politics,” the CNN correspondent takes readers on a journey that leads to the violence of Charlottesville and January 6. You could say the Equal Time guest saw it coming; that doesn’t mean some things about today’s political scene don’t surprise her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call In 2025, you don’t have to reach very far to reach those dark corners of the internet where fringe conspiracy theories and racist memes once hid. In award-winning journalist Elle Reeve’s book, “Black Pill: How I Witnessed the Darkest Corners of the Internet Come to Life, Poison Society, and Capture American Politics,” the CNN correspondent takes readers on a journey that leads to the violence of Charlottesville and January 6. You could say the Equal Time guest saw it coming; that doesn’t mean some things about today’s political scene don’t surprise her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In 2025, you don’t have to reach very far to reach those dark corners of the internet where fringe conspiracy theories and racist memes once hid. In award-winning journalist Elle Reeve’s book, “Black Pill: How I Witnessed the Darkest Corners of the Internet Come to Life, Poison Society, and Capture American Politics,” the CNN correspondent takes readers on a journey that leads to the violence of Charlottesville and January 6. You could say the Equal Time guest saw it coming; that doesn’t mean some things about today’s political scene don’t surprise her.

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]]> 2930 no Political Theater: ‘Beauty never gets old’ -- Slava Leontyev in the ‘Porcelain War’ Is it possible to find beauty amid the horror of the Ukraine-Russia war? The Academy Award-nominated documentary "Porcelain War" argues that it is not only possible, it is essential. Co-director Slava Leontyev discusses how ordinary people keep their culture, art and themselves alive, and how even in a time of fear "it's hard to forbid people to live." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:52:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Is it possible to find beauty amid the horror of the Ukraine-Russia war? The Academy Award-nominated documentary "Porcelain War" argues that it is not only possible, it is essential. Co-director Slava Leontyev discusses how ordinary people keep their culture, art and themselves alive, and how even in a time of fear "it's hard to forbid people to live." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Is it possible to find beauty amid the horror of the Ukraine-Russia war? The Academy Award-nominated documentary "Porcelain War" argues that it is not only possible, it is essential. Co-director Slava Leontyev discusses how ordinary people keep their culture, art and themselves alive, and how even in a time of fear "it's hard to forbid people to live."

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]]> 1826 no CQ Budget: Budget reconciliation stalls House leaders had to punt on plans for a Budget Committee markup early this week as Republicans continue to squabble over the size of a budget reconciliation package and how to pay for it. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman assess the status of budget negotiations, the timing for action, and how far Senate Republicans may get in their own alternative, slimmer reconciliation package that omits tax cuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:25:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call House leaders had to punt on plans for a Budget Committee markup early this week as Republicans continue to squabble over the size of a budget reconciliation package and how to pay for it. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman assess the status of budget negotiations, the timing for action, and how far Senate Republicans may get in their own alternative, slimmer reconciliation package that omits tax cuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House leaders had to punt on plans for a Budget Committee markup early this week as Republicans continue to squabble over the size of a budget reconciliation package and how to pay for it. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman assess the status of budget negotiations, the timing for action, and how far Senate Republicans may get in their own alternative, slimmer reconciliation package that omits tax cuts.

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]]> 1697 no Political Theater: Having a plan beats not having a plan The early days of the 119th Congress and the second Trump administration have been a whirlwind, but here is one observation for those looking to make sense of things: Having a plan beats not having a plan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:23:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The early days of the 119th Congress and the second Trump administration have been a whirlwind, but here is one observation for those looking to make sense of things: Having a plan beats not having a plan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The early days of the 119th Congress and the second Trump administration have been a whirlwind, but here is one observation for those looking to make sense of things: Having a plan beats not having a plan. 

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]]> 1586 no CQ Budget: House GOP in a quandary Republicans are struggling to come together on a budget resolution that would pave the way for a mammoth reconciliation bill encompassing much of President Donald Trump's agenda, but there's no sign of a deal that would unite the conference. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman discuss the latest on a budget resolution, the fight over spending cuts, and whether leadership's timeline for action is becoming a pipe dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:47:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Republicans are struggling to come together on a budget resolution that would pave the way for a mammoth reconciliation bill encompassing much of President Donald Trump's agenda, but there's no sign of a deal that would unite the conference. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman discuss the latest on a budget resolution, the fight over spending cuts, and whether leadership's timeline for action is becoming a pipe dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Republicans are struggling to come together on a budget resolution that would pave the way for a mammoth reconciliation bill encompassing much of President Donald Trump's agenda, but there's no sign of a deal that would unite the conference. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman discuss the latest on a budget resolution, the fight over spending cuts, and whether leadership's timeline for action is becoming a pipe dream.

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]]> 1447 no Political Theater: Instability as norm? Or test? The early days of the second Trump administration have brought us an intense debate over constitutional authority and the role of government, which has been folded into the unstable and chaotic political era we are in. Is this destabilization something that will endure, or is it one of many similar, rough times in our history, say the 1960s, when politics and the government were tested and evolved, but overall held? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:43:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The early days of the second Trump administration have brought us an intense debate over constitutional authority and the role of government, which has been folded into the unstable and chaotic political era we are in. Is this destabilization something that will endure, or is it one of many similar, rough times in our history, say the 1960s, when politics and the government were tested and evolved, but overall held? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The early days of the second Trump administration have brought us an intense debate over constitutional authority and the role of government, which has been folded into the unstable and chaotic political era we are in. Is this destabilization something that will endure, or is it one of many similar, rough times in our history, say the 1960s, when politics and the government were tested and evolved, but overall held?

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]]> 2141 no CQ Budget: Funding freeze turmoil A Trump administration directive to freeze spending on federal grants and loans pending a policy review outraged Democrats and reignited a debate over who controls the power of the purse. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman outline the battle over presidential "impoundment" authority and what it may mean for appropriations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:44:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call A Trump administration directive to freeze spending on federal grants and loans pending a policy review outraged Democrats and reignited a debate over who controls the power of the purse. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman outline the battle over presidential "impoundment" authority and what it may mean for appropriations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A Trump administration directive to freeze spending on federal grants and loans pending a policy review outraged Democrats and reignited a debate over who controls the power of the purse. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman outline the battle over presidential "impoundment" authority and what it may mean for appropriations.


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]]> 1587 no Political Theater: Pardon me? Tales of presidential pardons Presidential pardons are all over the place, thanks to outgoing President Joe Biden and newly sworn in President Donald Trump. Presidents’ power to pardon is pretty comprehensive, and has been used to pardon the likes of Confederates, Jimmy Hoffa, Richard Nixon, Defense secretaries, family members and dirty tricksters, and most recently the Jan. 6 crowd and even the founder of the black market drug marketplace Silk Road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:53:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Presidential pardons are all over the place, thanks to outgoing President Joe Biden and newly sworn in President Donald Trump. Presidents’ power to pardon is pretty comprehensive, and has been used to pardon the likes of Confederates, Jimmy Hoffa, Richard Nixon, Defense secretaries, family members and dirty tricksters, and most recently the Jan. 6 crowd and even the founder of the black market drug marketplace Silk Road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Presidential pardons are all over the place, thanks to outgoing President Joe Biden and newly sworn in President Donald Trump. Presidents’ power to pardon is pretty comprehensive, and has been used to pardon the likes of Confederates, Jimmy Hoffa, Richard Nixon, Defense secretaries, family members and dirty tricksters, and most recently the Jan. 6 crowd and even the founder of the black market drug marketplace Silk Road.

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]]> 1870 no CQ Budget: Budget reconciliation 'horse race' Torn over strategy for passing Donald Trump's agenda, the House and Senate are on a collision course over how to use the budget reconciliation process to pass tax cuts, border security, defense funding and more. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman outline the dispute, the political dynamics involved, and whether a leadership timeline for action is realistic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:28:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Torn over strategy for passing Donald Trump's agenda, the House and Senate are on a collision course over how to use the budget reconciliation process to pass tax cuts, border security, defense funding and more. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman outline the dispute, the political dynamics involved, and whether a leadership timeline for action is realistic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Torn over strategy for passing Donald Trump's agenda, the House and Senate are on a collision course over how to use the budget reconciliation process to pass tax cuts, border security, defense funding and more. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman outline the dispute, the political dynamics involved, and whether a leadership timeline for action is realistic.

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]]> 1672 Political Theater: Appointed senators: The winners, seat-warmers, losers and weirdos Appointed senators: They're a thing. Of the 206 individuals appointed to the Senate since 1913, when the Seventeenth Amendment codified direct election of senators and how to fill vacant seats, 11 of them are currently serving. Jason Dick and Nathan Gonzales go through the highlights, lowlights and weirdlights of this category of senators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:13:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Appointed senators: They're a thing. Of the 206 individuals appointed to the Senate since 1913, when the Seventeenth Amendment codified direct election of senators and how to fill vacant seats, 11 of them are currently serving. Jason Dick and Nathan Gonzales go through the highlights, lowlights and weirdlights of this category of senators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Appointed senators: They're a thing. Of the 206 individuals appointed to the Senate since 1913, when the Seventeenth Amendment codified direct election of senators and how to fill vacant seats, 11 of them are currently serving. Jason Dick and Nathan Gonzales go through the highlights, lowlights and weirdlights of this category of senators.

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]]> 2542 no Political Theater: So you say you want to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget It's the most wonderful time of the year: When Washington says it will cut the federal deficit. Easier said than done! Just ask the 2011 super committee, which had a mandate and bipartisan support, and failed spectacularly. For this podcast, we combine the powers of the Political Theater podcast with sister podcast CQ Budget and its illustrious host, the Budget Tracker, as well as his long-suffering editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Jan 2025 20:05:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call It's the most wonderful time of the year: When Washington says it will cut the federal deficit. Easier said than done! Just ask the 2011 super committee, which had a mandate and bipartisan support, and failed spectacularly. For this podcast, we combine the powers of the Political Theater podcast with sister podcast CQ Budget and its illustrious host, the Budget Tracker, as well as his long-suffering editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It's the most wonderful time of the year: When Washington says it will cut the federal deficit. Easier said than done! Just ask the 2011 super committee, which had a mandate and bipartisan support, and failed spectacularly. For this podcast, we combine the powers of the Political Theater podcast with sister podcast CQ Budget and its illustrious host, the Budget Tracker, as well as his long-suffering editor.

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]]> 2057 no CQ Budget: GOP's fragile majority The election of Speaker Mike Johnson for another term underscored how difficult it will be for Republicans to govern with a razor-thin majority. CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa and David Lerman recount what it took for Johnson to win the gavel and explain what it may mean for the legislative battles to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 Jan 2025 20:32:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The election of Speaker Mike Johnson for another term underscored how difficult it will be for Republicans to govern with a razor-thin majority. CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa and David Lerman recount what it took for Johnson to win the gavel and explain what it may mean for the legislative battles to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The election of Speaker Mike Johnson for another term underscored how difficult it will be for Republicans to govern with a razor-thin majority. CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa and David Lerman recount what it took for Johnson to win the gavel and explain what it may mean for the legislative battles to come.

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]]> 1674 no Equal Time: Why Lying in Politics Is a Danger to Democracy and Can It Be Fixed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2603 no CQ Budget: Political fallout over spending A funding package that averted a partial government shutdown left Republicans bitterly divided and chastened. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman examine the political fallout from a week of GOP infighting and what it means for President-elect Donald Trump's ambitious agenda next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:45:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call A funding package that averted a partial government shutdown left Republicans bitterly divided and chastened. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman examine the political fallout from a week of GOP infighting and what it means for President-elect Donald Trump's ambitious agenda next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A funding package that averted a partial government shutdown left Republicans bitterly divided and chastened. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman examine the political fallout from a week of GOP infighting and what it means for President-elect Donald Trump's ambitious agenda next year.

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]]> 1638 no Political Theater: Looking ahead to 2025's biggest political stories What's an "off year" in politics? There is no such thing, according to Nathan Gonzales, Roll Call's campaigns analyst and the publisher of Inside Elections. We run through the top developing political stories of 2025.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:54:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call What's an "off year" in politics? There is no such thing, according to Nathan Gonzales, Roll Call's campaigns analyst and the publisher of Inside Elections. We run through the top developing political stories of 2025.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What's an "off year" in politics? There is no such thing, according to Nathan Gonzales, Roll Call's campaigns analyst and the publisher of Inside Elections. We run through the top developing political stories of 2025. 

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]]> 2507 no Political Theater: Revenge of the Senate Is the United States Senate The World’s Greatest Deliberative Body, or is it the world's most inefficient waiting room, where senators kill time before a flurry of inefficient activity? Part 2 of our discussion with Brookings' Molly Reynolds about ways Congress could function better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 Dec 2024 22:58:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Is the United States Senate The World’s Greatest Deliberative Body, or is it the world's most inefficient waiting room, where senators kill time before a flurry of inefficient activity? Part 2 of our discussion with Brookings' Molly Reynolds about ways Congress could function better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Is the United States Senate The World’s Greatest Deliberative Body, or is it the world's most inefficient waiting room, where senators kill time before a flurry of inefficient activity? Part 2 of our discussion with Brookings' Molly Reynolds about ways Congress could function better.

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]]> 3008 no CQ Budget: Big tax-cut and spending agenda Republicans are preparing to use the budget reconciliation process to push border security, tax cuts and more on party-line votes next year. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly, Aidan Quigley and David Lerman outline what GOP leaders have in mind and the challenges they face. They also have the latest on plans for a stopgap funding and disaster relief measure needed by next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:16:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Republicans are preparing to use the budget reconciliation process to push border security, tax cuts and more on party-line votes next year. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly, Aidan Quigley and David Lerman outline what GOP leaders have in mind and the challenges they face. They also have the latest on plans for a stopgap funding and disaster relief measure needed by next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Republicans are preparing to use the budget reconciliation process to push border security, tax cuts and more on party-line votes next year. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly, Aidan Quigley and David Lerman outline what GOP leaders have in mind and the challenges they face. They also have the latest on plans for a stopgap funding and disaster relief measure needed by next week.

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]]> 1340 no Equal Time: Looking at Climate Futures with Imagination and Resolve With a recently concluded global climate summit with challenging takeaways, an incoming president who vows to again remove the U.S. from international climate agreements, and increasing weather disasters that defy what went before, a look at what is being called an existential crisis could be grim. But that’s not the kind of book Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson has written. “What If We Get It Right: Visions of Climate Futures” is a provocative mix of essays, interviews, data, poetry, and art, as Johnson guides the reader through solutions and possibilities at the nexus of science, policy, culture, and justice. She is a marine biologist, policy expert, co-founder of the non-profit think tank Urban Ocean Lab and a guest on Equal Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:30:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call With a recently concluded global climate summit with challenging takeaways, an incoming president who vows to again remove the U.S. from international climate agreements, and increasing weather disasters that defy what went before, a look at what is being called an existential crisis could be grim. But that’s not the kind of book Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson has written. “What If We Get It Right: Visions of Climate Futures” is a provocative mix of essays, interviews, data, poetry, and art, as Johnson guides the reader through solutions and possibilities at the nexus of science, policy, culture, and justice. She is a marine biologist, policy expert, co-founder of the non-profit think tank Urban Ocean Lab and a guest on Equal Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With a recently concluded global climate summit with challenging takeaways, an incoming president who vows to again remove the U.S. from international climate agreements, and increasing weather disasters that defy what went before, a look at what is being called an existential crisis could be grim. But that’s not the kind of book Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson has written. “What If We Get It Right: Visions of Climate Futures” is a provocative mix of essays, interviews, data, poetry, and art, as Johnson guides the reader through solutions and possibilities at the nexus of science, policy, culture, and justice. She is a marine biologist, policy expert, co-founder of the non-profit think tank Urban Ocean Lab and a guest on Equal Time.

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]]> 2652 no Political Theater: Home improvements for the House It happens every December: We ask ourselves, is this the best Congress can do? And the answer is no. They can do better. And there are a number of ways the legislative branch can function better by implementing some very simple, common-sense proposals. Molly Reynolds of the Brookings Institution joins the podcast for the first part of a two-part series on Congress and how it works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Dec 2024 18:49:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call It happens every December: We ask ourselves, is this the best Congress can do? And the answer is no. They can do better. And there are a number of ways the legislative branch can function better by implementing some very simple, common-sense proposals. Molly Reynolds of the Brookings Institution joins the podcast for the first part of a two-part series on Congress and how it works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It happens every December: We ask ourselves, is this the best Congress can do? And the answer is no. They can do better. And there are a number of ways the legislative branch can function better by implementing some very simple, common-sense proposals. Molly Reynolds of the Brookings Institution joins the podcast for the first part of a two-part series on Congress and how it works.

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]]> 2692 no CQ Budget: The meaning of DOGE President-elect Donald Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency isn't really a federal department, but it promises to take a meat ax to federal spending and regulations. CQ Roll Call's Peter Cohn and David Lerman assess what the outside agency can and can't do and what to expect from the new DOGE effort. We also look at President Joe Biden's push for new Ukraine aid and disaster relief as Congress prepares for a stopgap funding measure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:57:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call President-elect Donald Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency isn't really a federal department, but it promises to take a meat ax to federal spending and regulations. CQ Roll Call's Peter Cohn and David Lerman assess what the outside agency can and can't do and what to expect from the new DOGE effort. We also look at President Joe Biden's push for new Ukraine aid and disaster relief as Congress prepares for a stopgap funding measure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President-elect Donald Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency isn't really a federal department, but it promises to take a meat ax to federal spending and regulations. CQ Roll Call's Peter Cohn and David Lerman assess what the outside agency can and can't do and what to expect from the new DOGE effort. We also look at President Joe Biden's push for new Ukraine aid and disaster relief as Congress prepares for a stopgap funding measure.

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]]> 1732 no CQ Budget: Disaster aid scrubbing Lawmakers are torn over the size and shape of a disaster relief package headed for a vote next month. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman discuss the latest on disaster aid, overdue appropriations, a new Senate defense budget writer, and a House firebrand's new role in curbing government spending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:08:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Lawmakers are torn over the size and shape of a disaster relief package headed for a vote next month. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman discuss the latest on disaster aid, overdue appropriations, a new Senate defense budget writer, and a House firebrand's new role in curbing government spending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lawmakers are torn over the size and shape of a disaster relief package headed for a vote next month. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman discuss the latest on disaster aid, overdue appropriations, a new Senate defense budget writer, and a House firebrand's new role in curbing government spending.

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]]> 1660 no Political Theater: A very judgy lame duck If you're paying attention to the Senate, you know they're voting on a lot of judges, as happens during lame duck congresses. There are also a lot of partisan broadsides being fired about it all. How did we get to this point and why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call If you're paying attention to the Senate, you know they're voting on a lot of judges, as happens during lame duck congresses. There are also a lot of partisan broadsides being fired about it all. How did we get to this point and why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices If you're paying attention to the Senate, you know they're voting on a lot of judges, as happens during lame duck congresses. There are also a lot of partisan broadsides being fired about it all. How did we get to this point and why?

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]]> 1588 no Political Theater: Who are these guys? The Congress-to-Cabinet revue President-elect Donald Trump has picked several current and former members of Congress for his Cabinet and senior staff. Here’s a quick and dirty on the roster, which includes former Democrats, former critics and one avowed dog killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:22:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call President-elect Donald Trump has picked several current and former members of Congress for his Cabinet and senior staff. Here’s a quick and dirty on the roster, which includes former Democrats, former critics and one avowed dog killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President-elect Donald Trump has picked several current and former members of Congress for his Cabinet and senior staff. Here’s a quick and dirty on the roster, which includes former Democrats, former critics and one avowed dog killer.

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]]> 2399 no CQ Budget: Funding strategy unresolved Congress returns for a lame-duck session with a major decision to make on fiscal 2025 spending: whether to pass an omnibus package by Christmas or punt spending bills into the new year. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman assess the political ramifications of the choice, the crowded lame-duck agenda, and the challenge for Republicans in their quest for tax cuts next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:38:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Congress returns for a lame-duck session with a major decision to make on fiscal 2025 spending: whether to pass an omnibus package by Christmas or punt spending bills into the new year. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman assess the political ramifications of the choice, the crowded lame-duck agenda, and the challenge for Republicans in their quest for tax cuts next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress returns for a lame-duck session with a major decision to make on fiscal 2025 spending: whether to pass an omnibus package by Christmas or punt spending bills into the new year. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman assess the political ramifications of the choice, the crowded lame-duck agenda, and the challenge for Republicans in their quest for tax cuts next year.

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]]> 1542 no Political Theater: 5 big questions about this election with Nathan Gonzales So, we have questions in the aftermath of this election. Who is the leader of the Democratic Party? What lessons do Republicans take from their victories? Do we have to keep calling it a "Blue Wall." And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:55:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call So, we have questions in the aftermath of this election. Who is the leader of the Democratic Party? What lessons do Republicans take from their victories? Do we have to keep calling it a "Blue Wall." And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices So, we have questions in the aftermath of this election. Who is the leader of the Democratic Party? What lessons do Republicans take from their victories? Do we have to keep calling it a "Blue Wall." And more!

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]]> 828 no Political Theater: The last Most Vulnerable Incumbents lists of the 2024 cycle Roll Call looked under every nook, cranny and poll to round off the Most Vulnerable Incumbents lists for the 2024 cycle. Find out how and why who got where! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:38:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Roll Call looked under every nook, cranny and poll to round off the Most Vulnerable Incumbents lists for the 2024 cycle. Find out how and why who got where! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Roll Call looked under every nook, cranny and poll to round off the Most Vulnerable Incumbents lists for the 2024 cycle. Find out how and why who got where!

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]]> 1991 no Equal Time: How a battle for locker-room access was about so much more Sports and politics don’t mix. In truth, that has never been the case. Sports, in fact, reflect every issue, every conflict in society from civil rights to equal justice. Melissa Ludtke knows this from experience. In the 1970’s, when she was trying to cover Major League Baseball for Sports Illustrated, her path to doing the job – which required equal access to the players – was blocked by a powerful and inflexible commissioner. The battle mirrored America’s burgeoning women’s movement, and ultimately ended up in federal court, presided over by a judge with her own civil rights experience. Ludtke tells the story in “Locker Room Talk: A Woman’s Struggle to Get Inside,” and on this episode of Equal Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Sports and politics don’t mix. In truth, that has never been the case. Sports, in fact, reflect every issue, every conflict in society from civil rights to equal justice. Melissa Ludtke knows this from experience. In the 1970’s, when she was trying to cover Major League Baseball for Sports Illustrated, her path to doing the job – which required equal access to the players – was blocked by a powerful and inflexible commissioner. The battle mirrored America’s burgeoning women’s movement, and ultimately ended up in federal court, presided over by a judge with her own civil rights experience. Ludtke tells the story in “Locker Room Talk: A Woman’s Struggle to Get Inside,” and on this episode of Equal Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sports and politics don’t mix. In truth, that has never been the case. Sports, in fact, reflect every issue, every conflict in society from civil rights to equal justice. Melissa Ludtke knows this from experience. In the 1970’s, when she was trying to cover Major League Baseball for Sports Illustrated, her path to doing the job – which required equal access to the players – was blocked by a powerful and inflexible commissioner. The battle mirrored America’s burgeoning women’s movement, and ultimately ended up in federal court, presided over by a judge with her own civil rights experience. Ludtke tells the story in “Locker Room Talk: A Woman’s Struggle to Get Inside,” and on this episode of Equal Time.

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]]> 2749 no Political Theater: But is it art? Unpacking ‘The Apprentice’ For many film buffs, October is Scary Movie Month, when we go to the vault to watch "Last House on the Left" or head to the theater to catch "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice." It is also election season. So does "The Apprentice" fit in here? It’s a biopic about the relationship between Roy Cohn and a young Donald Trump and how Cohn helped shape the future president’s no-holds-barred approach to business, politics and life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:59:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call For many film buffs, October is Scary Movie Month, when we go to the vault to watch "Last House on the Left" or head to the theater to catch "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice." It is also election season. So does "The Apprentice" fit in here? It’s a biopic about the relationship between Roy Cohn and a young Donald Trump and how Cohn helped shape the future president’s no-holds-barred approach to business, politics and life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For many film buffs, October is Scary Movie Month, when we go to the vault to watch "Last House on the Left" or head to the theater to catch "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice." It is also election season. So does "The Apprentice" fit in here? It’s a biopic about the relationship between Roy Cohn and a young Donald Trump and how Cohn helped shape the future president’s no-holds-barred approach to business, politics and life.

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]]> 1352 no Political Theater: What it means for an electoral race to be unstable The 2024 campaign is in the home stretch, and there are several races that are defined by a high degree of instability. How do we mean? It starts with the campaigns themselves not even agreeing on the basic contours of the race. From there things can get weird. Nathan Gonzales walks us through a few races that fit the bill — and that are incredibly significant in determining which party will be in the majority in the Senate and House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The 2024 campaign is in the home stretch, and there are several races that are defined by a high degree of instability. How do we mean? It starts with the campaigns themselves not even agreeing on the basic contours of the race. From there things can get weird. Nathan Gonzales walks us through a few races that fit the bill — and that are incredibly significant in determining which party will be in the majority in the Senate and House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The 2024 campaign is in the home stretch, and there are several races that are defined by a high degree of instability. How do we mean? It starts with the campaigns themselves not even agreeing on the basic contours of the race. From there things can get weird. Nathan Gonzales walks us through a few races that fit the bill — and that are incredibly significant in determining which party will be in the majority in the Senate and House.

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]]> 1634 no Political Theater: ‘War Game’: Rehearsing the uncomfortably plausible What happens when a veterans organization conducting an unscripted role-playing simulation with real political figures about an attempted coup on Jan. 6, 2025 joins forces with filmmakers who have “Dr. Strangelove” and Nathan Fielder on the brain? The experimental but highly relevant documentary “War Game.” Co-director Jesse Moss and Vet Voice’s Janessa Goldbeck talk about their project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call What happens when a veterans organization conducting an unscripted role-playing simulation with real political figures about an attempted coup on Jan. 6, 2025 joins forces with filmmakers who have “Dr. Strangelove” and Nathan Fielder on the brain? The experimental but highly relevant documentary “War Game.” Co-director Jesse Moss and Vet Voice’s Janessa Goldbeck talk about their project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What happens when a veterans organization conducting an unscripted role-playing simulation with real political figures about an attempted coup on Jan. 6, 2025 joins forces with filmmakers who have “Dr. Strangelove” and Nathan Fielder on the brain? The experimental but highly relevant documentary “War Game.” Co-director Jesse Moss and Vet Voice’s Janessa Goldbeck talk about their project.

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]]> 2037 no Political Theater: "Sleepy" but consequential term awaits Supreme Court The Supreme Court starts its new term this coming Monday, October 7th, and while the docket does not include such high-profile cases as the last two years, when the justices overturned Roe v. Wade and granted presidents wide immunity over official acts, the high court will still consider matters of constitutional rights that could reverberate for years — and also might be called upon to referee any lingering fights over the current election season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Oct 2024 21:18:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Supreme Court starts its new term this coming Monday, October 7th, and while the docket does not include such high-profile cases as the last two years, when the justices overturned Roe v. Wade and granted presidents wide immunity over official acts, the high court will still consider matters of constitutional rights that could reverberate for years — and also might be called upon to referee any lingering fights over the current election season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Supreme Court starts its new term this coming Monday, October 7th, and while the docket does not include such high-profile cases as the last two years, when the justices overturned Roe v. Wade and granted presidents wide immunity over official acts, the high court will still consider matters of constitutional rights that could reverberate for years — and also might be called upon to referee any lingering fights over the current election season.

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]]> 1532 no Equal Time: Has grift hijacked American conservatism? In the middle of a contentious election season, it might be the perfect time to look back, to try to figure out how we got here. In “The Longest Con: How Grifters, Swindlers, and Frauds Hijacked American Conservatism,” best-selling author and Equal Time guest Joe Conason investigates how lofty rhetoric can sometimes hide money-making motives. Who benefits, who is left to pay the bill and how does anyone get away with it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call In the middle of a contentious election season, it might be the perfect time to look back, to try to figure out how we got here. In “The Longest Con: How Grifters, Swindlers, and Frauds Hijacked American Conservatism,” best-selling author and Equal Time guest Joe Conason investigates how lofty rhetoric can sometimes hide money-making motives. Who benefits, who is left to pay the bill and how does anyone get away with it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the middle of a contentious election season, it might be the perfect time to look back, to try to figure out how we got here. In “The Longest Con: How Grifters, Swindlers, and Frauds Hijacked American Conservatism,” best-selling author and Equal Time guest Joe Conason investigates how lofty rhetoric can sometimes hide money-making motives. Who benefits, who is left to pay the bill and how does anyone get away with it?

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]]> 2169 no CQ Budget: Post-election end game Lawmakers will return to Washington after the elections with a heap of unfinished business and little time to get it done. Hurricane Helene may push disaster aid to the top of the agenda, while a year-end spending deal could be a heavy lift amid hopes for a farm bill and a defense policy bill. CQ Roll Call's Peter Cohn and David Lerman assess the political pressures and legislative possibilities of the upcoming lame-duck session. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:31:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Lawmakers will return to Washington after the elections with a heap of unfinished business and little time to get it done. Hurricane Helene may push disaster aid to the top of the agenda, while a year-end spending deal could be a heavy lift amid hopes for a farm bill and a defense policy bill. CQ Roll Call's Peter Cohn and David Lerman assess the political pressures and legislative possibilities of the upcoming lame-duck session. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lawmakers will return to Washington after the elections with a heap of unfinished business and little time to get it done. Hurricane Helene may push disaster aid to the top of the agenda, while a year-end spending deal could be a heavy lift amid hopes for a farm bill and a defense policy bill. CQ Roll Call's Peter Cohn and David Lerman assess the political pressures and legislative possibilities of the upcoming lame-duck session.

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]]> 1384 no Political Theater: Tales of the three-headed incumbent: Biden/Harris/Trump The 2024 presidential race feels a bit "incumbenty." A former president, Donald Trump is running against first the current president, Joe Biden, and now the current vice president, Kamala Harris. There aren't a lot of parallels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Sep 2024 21:57:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The 2024 presidential race feels a bit "incumbenty." A former president, Donald Trump is running against first the current president, Joe Biden, and now the current vice president, Kamala Harris. There aren't a lot of parallels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The 2024 presidential race feels a bit "incumbenty." A former president, Donald Trump is running against first the current president, Joe Biden, and now the current vice president, Kamala Harris. There aren't a lot of parallels.

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]]> 1338 no CQ Budget: Finish line in sight After weeks of partisan posturing, congressional leaders settled on a bipartisan bill to stave off a partial government shutdown next month. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman assess the bumpy path to a continuing resolution and the final obstacles to passage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Sep 2024 17:32:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call After weeks of partisan posturing, congressional leaders settled on a bipartisan bill to stave off a partial government shutdown next month. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman assess the bumpy path to a continuing resolution and the final obstacles to passage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After weeks of partisan posturing, congressional leaders settled on a bipartisan bill to stave off a partial government shutdown next month. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman assess the bumpy path to a continuing resolution and the final obstacles to passage.

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]]> 1267 no Political Theater: One last journey down Roll Call's Jersey Turnpike All good things come to end, even the tenure of Roll Call Politics Editor Herb Jackson, who wraps up his time here talking congressional granularity, leadership PAC names, FEC data and various whangdoodles and fartleks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call All good things come to end, even the tenure of Roll Call Politics Editor Herb Jackson, who wraps up his time here talking congressional granularity, leadership PAC names, FEC data and various whangdoodles and fartleks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices All good things come to end, even the tenure of Roll Call Politics Editor Herb Jackson, who wraps up his time here talking congressional granularity, leadership PAC names, FEC data and various whangdoodles and fartleks.

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]]> 1844 no CQ Budget: Long wait for a funding plan With two weeks left before a partial government shutdown, there's been no sign of progress on a stopgap funding measure although both parties recognize what is needed for a deal. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Peter Cohn and David Lerman assess the political pressures and legislative obstacles that stand in the way of passing a continuing resolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:18:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call With two weeks left before a partial government shutdown, there's been no sign of progress on a stopgap funding measure although both parties recognize what is needed for a deal. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Peter Cohn and David Lerman assess the political pressures and legislative obstacles that stand in the way of passing a continuing resolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With two weeks left before a partial government shutdown, there's been no sign of progress on a stopgap funding measure although both parties recognize what is needed for a deal. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Peter Cohn and David Lerman assess the political pressures and legislative obstacles that stand in the way of passing a continuing resolution.

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]]> 1480 no Political Theater: The surprises, lessons and exhaustion of the congressional primaries Back in March, Alabama, Arkansas, California, North Carolina and Texas held their congressional primaries, kicking off a mini-epoch of intra-party contests (mostly, with some exceptions), that has just now concluded with Tuesday’s primaries in New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Delaware (sort of; thanks Louisiana). So what’s it all about? What can we learn from this past six months? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:20:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Back in March, Alabama, Arkansas, California, North Carolina and Texas held their congressional primaries, kicking off a mini-epoch of intra-party contests (mostly, with some exceptions), that has just now concluded with Tuesday’s primaries in New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Delaware (sort of; thanks Louisiana). So what’s it all about? What can we learn from this past six months? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Back in March, Alabama, Arkansas, California, North Carolina and Texas held their congressional primaries, kicking off a mini-epoch of intra-party contests (mostly, with some exceptions), that has just now concluded with Tuesday’s primaries in New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Delaware (sort of; thanks Louisiana). So what’s it all about? What can we learn from this past six months?

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]]> 2423 no CQ Budget: Politics of stopgap spending Congress has three weeks to pass an election-season funding extension to head off a partial shutdown. House Republicans hope to win political talking points by including a measure designed to ensure that non-citizens can't vote by requiring proof of citizenship to register. They also want to punt final spending bills into March in hopes of increasing their leverage after the November elections. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman assess the obstacles and political pressures at play in the fight over a continuing resolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Sep 2024 17:28:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Congress has three weeks to pass an election-season funding extension to head off a partial shutdown. House Republicans hope to win political talking points by including a measure designed to ensure that non-citizens can't vote by requiring proof of citizenship to register. They also want to punt final spending bills into March in hopes of increasing their leverage after the November elections. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman assess the obstacles and political pressures at play in the fight over a continuing resolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress has three weeks to pass an election-season funding extension to head off a partial shutdown. House Republicans hope to win political talking points by including a measure designed to ensure that non-citizens can't vote by requiring proof of citizenship to register. They also want to punt final spending bills into March in hopes of increasing their leverage after the November elections. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman assess the obstacles and political pressures at play in the fight over a continuing resolution.

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]]> 1419 no Political Theater: When political realignment happens before your eyes; Amanda Becker discusses ‘You Must Stand Up’ Amanda Becker's new book, “You Must Stand Up” is a story about the political fallout of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision that overturned the federal right to an abortion. Becker, national correspondent for The 19th, figured this would be the biggest political event of her career; it might turn out to be the most significant political event in generations. She discusses her book and more on this episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:49:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Amanda Becker's new book, “You Must Stand Up” is a story about the political fallout of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision that overturned the federal right to an abortion. Becker, national correspondent for The 19th, figured this would be the biggest political event of her career; it might turn out to be the most significant political event in generations. She discusses her book and more on this episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Amanda Becker's new book, “You Must Stand Up” is a story about the political fallout of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision that overturned the federal right to an abortion. Becker, national correspondent for The 19th, figured this would be the biggest political event of her career; it might turn out to be the most significant political event in generations. She discusses her book and more on this episode. 

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]]> 1915 no Political Theater: Members of Congress get ready to kick out the jams Here at Roll Call, we like to step back every so often and just groove. And what better way to do that than by being part of the Sept. 17 Congressional Record musical program on Capitol Hill. We’ll be the media sponsors, along with The Kennedy Center, Library of Congress and the Recording Academy, when members of Congress from both sides of the aisle will showcase their musical talents at the Capitol Visitor Center. So let's start the shameless plugging with two of the guys who put the event together, Geoff Browning and Kevin Canafax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Here at Roll Call, we like to step back every so often and just groove. And what better way to do that than by being part of the Sept. 17 Congressional Record musical program on Capitol Hill. We’ll be the media sponsors, along with The Kennedy Center, Library of Congress and the Recording Academy, when members of Congress from both sides of the aisle will showcase their musical talents at the Capitol Visitor Center. So let's start the shameless plugging with two of the guys who put the event together, Geoff Browning and Kevin Canafax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Here at Roll Call, we like to step back every so often and just groove. And what better way to do that than by being part of the Sept. 17 Congressional Record musical program on Capitol Hill. We’ll be the media sponsors, along with The Kennedy Center, Library of Congress and the Recording Academy, when members of Congress from both sides of the aisle will showcase their musical talents at the Capitol Visitor Center. So let's start the shameless plugging with two of the guys who put the event together, Geoff Browning and Kevin Canafax.

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]]> 1693 no Political Theater: Sweet (temporary) home Chicago Hello from Chicago and the Democratic National Convention. Roll Call and the Political Theater team are on the ground here for all the fuss. We are at the point when folks here are in a groove, slightly fatigued and firmly ensconced in this pop-up political purgatory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Hello from Chicago and the Democratic National Convention. Roll Call and the Political Theater team are on the ground here for all the fuss. We are at the point when folks here are in a groove, slightly fatigued and firmly ensconced in this pop-up political purgatory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hello from Chicago and the Democratic National Convention. Roll Call and the Political Theater team are on the ground here for all the fuss. We are at the point when folks here are in a groove, slightly fatigued and firmly ensconced in this pop-up political purgatory.

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]]> 1472 no Political Theater: DNC-adjacent: Stories in the convention’s orbit Kamala-palooza is almost here. The Democratic National Convention starts soon in Chicago, with the party looking to capitalize on the bounce it has gotten since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz quickly wrapped up the nomination. There might be a lack of drama about the outcome of this quadrennial confab, but there is a lot of drama surrounding it: Congressional primaries galore, ballot referenda that could affect turnout and the perennial question of who will show up, and who won’t, for presidential party time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:21:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Kamala-palooza is almost here. The Democratic National Convention starts soon in Chicago, with the party looking to capitalize on the bounce it has gotten since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz quickly wrapped up the nomination. There might be a lack of drama about the outcome of this quadrennial confab, but there is a lot of drama surrounding it: Congressional primaries galore, ballot referenda that could affect turnout and the perennial question of who will show up, and who won’t, for presidential party time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Kamala-palooza is almost here. The Democratic National Convention starts soon in Chicago, with the party looking to capitalize on the bounce it has gotten since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz quickly wrapped up the nomination. There might be a lack of drama about the outcome of this quadrennial confab, but there is a lot of drama surrounding it: Congressional primaries galore, ballot referenda that could affect turnout and the perennial question of who will show up, and who won’t, for presidential party time.

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]]> 2504 no Equal Time: Investing in the Culture – the History and Power of Black Philanthropy There is a powerful tradition of giving back in African-American communities – a history highlighted in August, Black Philanthropy Month. And it’s about much more than writing a check. But just as giving circles celebrate efforts to invest in the culture, right-wing activists, with validation from some courts, have been pushing back, using policies originally enacted to even America’s unequal playing field. Valaida Fullwood is a founder of New Generation of African American Philanthropists, Charlotte, North Carolina’s only Black philanthropic collective, and a model for organizations across the country. Fullwood, a project consultant and “idea whisperer,” joins Equal Time to share her vision for the future of Black philanthropy, as NGAAP approaches its 20th anniversary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call There is a powerful tradition of giving back in African-American communities – a history highlighted in August, Black Philanthropy Month. And it’s about much more than writing a check. But just as giving circles celebrate efforts to invest in the culture, right-wing activists, with validation from some courts, have been pushing back, using policies originally enacted to even America’s unequal playing field. Valaida Fullwood is a founder of New Generation of African American Philanthropists, Charlotte, North Carolina’s only Black philanthropic collective, and a model for organizations across the country. Fullwood, a project consultant and “idea whisperer,” joins Equal Time to share her vision for the future of Black philanthropy, as NGAAP approaches its 20th anniversary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There is a powerful tradition of giving back in African-American communities – a history highlighted in August, Black Philanthropy Month. And it’s about much more than writing a check. But just as giving circles celebrate efforts to invest in the culture, right-wing activists, with validation from some courts, have been pushing back, using policies originally enacted to even America’s unequal playing field. Valaida Fullwood is a founder of New Generation of African American Philanthropists, Charlotte, North Carolina’s only Black philanthropic collective, and a model for organizations across the country. Fullwood, a project consultant and “idea whisperer,” joins Equal Time to share her vision for the future of Black philanthropy, as NGAAP approaches its 20th anniversary.

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]]> 2105 no Political Theater: Ohio, the [political] heart of it all Ohio is having a moment in the political spotlight, with the Republican vice presidential nominee, Sen. JD Vance, hailing from the Buckeye State, while his home-state colleague, Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, is in a tight re-election contest that will be key to determining the Senate majority. We talk with Jessica Wehrman, CQ Roll Call’s health policy editor, Ohio native and previous Ohio political reporter about the political heart of it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:40:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Ohio is having a moment in the political spotlight, with the Republican vice presidential nominee, Sen. JD Vance, hailing from the Buckeye State, while his home-state colleague, Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, is in a tight re-election contest that will be key to determining the Senate majority. We talk with Jessica Wehrman, CQ Roll Call’s health policy editor, Ohio native and previous Ohio political reporter about the political heart of it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ohio is having a moment in the political spotlight, with the Republican vice presidential nominee, Sen. JD Vance, hailing from the Buckeye State, while his home-state colleague, Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, is in a tight re-election contest that will be key to determining the Senate majority. We talk with Jessica Wehrman, CQ Roll Call’s health policy editor, Ohio native and previous Ohio political reporter about the political heart of it all.

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]]> 2349 no CQ Budget: Spending bill punts Senate appropriators scrapped plans to take up their Homeland Security bill this week, while the House punted on three spending bills before leaving town for an extended summer recess. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Valerie Yurk and David Lerman discuss the latest setbacks to the appropriations process and the challenge awaiting Congress this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 Jul 2024 22:05:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Senate appropriators scrapped plans to take up their Homeland Security bill this week, while the House punted on three spending bills before leaving town for an extended summer recess. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Valerie Yurk and David Lerman discuss the latest setbacks to the appropriations process and the challenge awaiting Congress this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Senate appropriators scrapped plans to take up their Homeland Security bill this week, while the House punted on three spending bills before leaving town for an extended summer recess. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Valerie Yurk and David Lerman discuss the latest setbacks to the appropriations process and the challenge awaiting Congress this fall.

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]]> 1438 no Political Theater: Yes things feel crazy, but elections are frequently chaotic, from LBJ to RBG and more If there is one thing elections in the United States brings out, it's chaos. Assassination attempts, resignations, primary challenges, third-party campaigns, economic meltdowns, pandemics and sudden deaths. Join Jason Dick and Nathan Gonzales for a ride down bad-memory lane! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call If there is one thing elections in the United States brings out, it's chaos. Assassination attempts, resignations, primary challenges, third-party campaigns, economic meltdowns, pandemics and sudden deaths. Join Jason Dick and Nathan Gonzales for a ride down bad-memory lane! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices If there is one thing elections in the United States brings out, it's chaos. Assassination attempts, resignations, primary challenges, third-party campaigns, economic meltdowns, pandemics and sudden deaths. Join Jason Dick and Nathan Gonzales for a ride down bad-memory lane!

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]]> 2016 no Appropriations derailed House leaders decided to punt on two of the four spending bills they had hoped to pass this week and plans for votes next week could be scrapped entirely. Senate appropriators, meanwhile, will try to mark up four more of their bills this week without a bipartisan agreement on discretionary spending limits. CQ Roll Call's Peter Cohn and David Lerman discuss the state of the appropriations process as election-year pressures continue to build. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:54:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call House leaders decided to punt on two of the four spending bills they had hoped to pass this week and plans for votes next week could be scrapped entirely. Senate appropriators, meanwhile, will try to mark up four more of their bills this week without a bipartisan agreement on discretionary spending limits. CQ Roll Call's Peter Cohn and David Lerman discuss the state of the appropriations process as election-year pressures continue to build. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House leaders decided to punt on two of the four spending bills they had hoped to pass this week and plans for votes next week could be scrapped entirely. Senate appropriators, meanwhile, will try to mark up four more of their bills this week without a bipartisan agreement on discretionary spending limits. CQ Roll Call's Peter Cohn and David Lerman discuss the state of the appropriations process as election-year pressures continue to build.

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]]> 1374 no Equal Time: A History of the Gay Right When it comes to the politics of LGBTQ+ rights in America, the narrative that one party is pro and the other con has taken hold. But the truth is more nuanced – and interesting. “Coming Out Republican: A History of the Gay Right” takes readers from the 1950s to the present day, offering comprehensive and enlightening information; it introduces characters and organizations that stayed true to conservative values while championing same-sex marriage and helping to end “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” When the issue of gay rights is as relevant as ever, historian, commentator and Equal Time guest Neil J. Young offers insights into why so many gay conservatives continue to align with a party whose election-year rhetoric sees them as an enemy of American values. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call When it comes to the politics of LGBTQ+ rights in America, the narrative that one party is pro and the other con has taken hold. But the truth is more nuanced – and interesting. “Coming Out Republican: A History of the Gay Right” takes readers from the 1950s to the present day, offering comprehensive and enlightening information; it introduces characters and organizations that stayed true to conservative values while championing same-sex marriage and helping to end “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” When the issue of gay rights is as relevant as ever, historian, commentator and Equal Time guest Neil J. Young offers insights into why so many gay conservatives continue to align with a party whose election-year rhetoric sees them as an enemy of American values. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices When it comes to the politics of LGBTQ+ rights in America, the narrative that one party is pro and the other con has taken hold. But the truth is more nuanced – and interesting. “Coming Out Republican: A History of the Gay Right” takes readers from the 1950s to the present day, offering comprehensive and enlightening information; it introduces characters and organizations that stayed true to conservative values while championing same-sex marriage and helping to end “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” When the issue of gay rights is as relevant as ever, historian, commentator and Equal Time guest Neil J. Young offers insights into why so many gay conservatives continue to align with a party whose election-year rhetoric sees them as an enemy of American values.

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]]> 2820 no Political Theater: Happy Days for Republicans in Milwaukee The Republican National Convention in Milwaukee has put some steam in the strides of the GOP, who have taken their 2024 confidence meter up to 11. Republicans feel good about their nominee, Donald Trump, their opponent, Joe Biden, and their chances in November. Roll Callers John Bennett and Briana Reilly join the podcast to talk about what it's like on the ground in Brew City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:41:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Republican National Convention in Milwaukee has put some steam in the strides of the GOP, who have taken their 2024 confidence meter up to 11. Republicans feel good about their nominee, Donald Trump, their opponent, Joe Biden, and their chances in November. Roll Callers John Bennett and Briana Reilly join the podcast to talk about what it's like on the ground in Brew City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Republican National Convention in Milwaukee has put some steam in the strides of the GOP, who have taken their 2024 confidence meter up to 11. Republicans feel good about their nominee, Donald Trump, their opponent, Joe Biden, and their chances in November. Roll Callers John Bennett and Briana Reilly join the podcast to talk about what it's like on the ground in Brew City.

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]]> 2259 no Political Theater: Just the facts, just the facts, with factba.se Want a look at George W. Bush’s comments at the 2007 White House Correspondents Dinner? Or what coffee shop President Joe Biden visited last weekend in Harrisburg? Or the White House briefing room seating chart from 2015? There are ways to find all of this on your own. Or there is Factba.se, the longtime go-to for all White House transcripts, calendars, releases, etc., whose database goes back decades. Factba.se founder Bill Frischling hangs out and talks about just the facts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:03:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Want a look at George W. Bush’s comments at the 2007 White House Correspondents Dinner? Or what coffee shop President Joe Biden visited last weekend in Harrisburg? Or the White House briefing room seating chart from 2015? There are ways to find all of this on your own. Or there is Factba.se, the longtime go-to for all White House transcripts, calendars, releases, etc., whose database goes back decades. Factba.se founder Bill Frischling hangs out and talks about just the facts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Want a look at George W. Bush’s comments at the 2007 White House Correspondents Dinner? Or what coffee shop President Joe Biden visited last weekend in Harrisburg? Or the White House briefing room seating chart from 2015? There are ways to find all of this on your own. Or there is Factba.se, the longtime go-to for all White House transcripts, calendars, releases, etc., whose database goes back decades. Factba.se founder Bill Frischling hangs out and talks about just the facts.

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]]> 1764 no CQ Budget: GOP's political edge The presidential debate put Democrats on the defensive, led to calls for President Joe Biden to step aside, and left Republicans feeling emboldened. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman discuss what those political dynamics may mean for tax policy and the appropriations process, which ramps up in the Senate this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Jul 2024 19:19:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The presidential debate put Democrats on the defensive, led to calls for President Joe Biden to step aside, and left Republicans feeling emboldened. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman discuss what those political dynamics may mean for tax policy and the appropriations process, which ramps up in the Senate this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The presidential debate put Democrats on the defensive, led to calls for President Joe Biden to step aside, and left Republicans feeling emboldened. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman discuss what those political dynamics may mean for tax policy and the appropriations process, which ramps up in the Senate this week.

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]]> 1441 no CQ Budget: Law enforcement funding battle A Commerce-Justice-Science spending bill drafted by House Republicans has triggered partisan disputes over federal law enforcement funding and policies as the GOP majority tries to rein in the Biden administration Justice Department. Senate appropriators, meanwhile, are preparing to begin their own markups as early as next week. CQ Roll Call's Ryan Tarinelli, Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman outline the flashpoints in the Commerce-Justice-Science bill and the game plan for Senate appropriators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 01 Jul 2024 18:34:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call A Commerce-Justice-Science spending bill drafted by House Republicans has triggered partisan disputes over federal law enforcement funding and policies as the GOP majority tries to rein in the Biden administration Justice Department. Senate appropriators, meanwhile, are preparing to begin their own markups as early as next week. CQ Roll Call's Ryan Tarinelli, Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman outline the flashpoints in the Commerce-Justice-Science bill and the game plan for Senate appropriators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A Commerce-Justice-Science spending bill drafted by House Republicans has triggered partisan disputes over federal law enforcement funding and policies as the GOP majority tries to rein in the Biden administration Justice Department. Senate appropriators, meanwhile, are preparing to begin their own markups as early as next week. CQ Roll Call's Ryan Tarinelli, Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman outline the flashpoints in the Commerce-Justice-Science bill and the game plan for Senate appropriators.

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]]> 1476 no Political Theater: Nathan Gonzales just can't wait to get on the road again Roads are such a great metaphor for writers. There are roads to nowhere, to recovery. They can be less travelled. It can be enough for some books to just have the main characters be on the road. Now Roll Call Elections Analyst Nathan Gonzales is hitting the road too, kicking off an occasional series on House races that will determine the majority that run along an actual, not just metaphorical, road. Up first: Interstate 5.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Roads are such a great metaphor for writers. There are roads to nowhere, to recovery. They can be less travelled. It can be enough for some books to just have the main characters be on the road. Now Roll Call Elections Analyst Nathan Gonzales is hitting the road too, kicking off an occasional series on House races that will determine the majority that run along an actual, not just metaphorical, road. Up first: Interstate 5.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Roads are such a great metaphor for writers. There are roads to nowhere, to recovery. They can be less travelled. It can be enough for some books to just have the main characters be on the road. Now Roll Call Elections Analyst Nathan Gonzales is hitting the road too, kicking off an occasional series on House races that will determine the majority that run along an actual, not just metaphorical, road. Up first: Interstate 5. 

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]]> 1462 no Equal Time: Rep. Alma Adams on House business and the state of her state Congresswoman Alma Adams, a Democrat who represents the 12th District of North Carolina, wants to tell you and her constituents that, despite the dysfunction that makes the headlines, she and her colleagues have been attending to the people’s business. There are the issues close to her heart, such as affordable health care, closing the maternal health gap for minority moms and providing family care. There is her work supporting HBCUs, healthy nutrition programs, and more. So, what do we need to know? Adams joins Equal Time to talk about bipartisan progress, election year politics and the state of her battleground state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 Jun 2024 17:04:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Congresswoman Alma Adams, a Democrat who represents the 12th District of North Carolina, wants to tell you and her constituents that, despite the dysfunction that makes the headlines, she and her colleagues have been attending to the people’s business. There are the issues close to her heart, such as affordable health care, closing the maternal health gap for minority moms and providing family care. There is her work supporting HBCUs, healthy nutrition programs, and more. So, what do we need to know? Adams joins Equal Time to talk about bipartisan progress, election year politics and the state of her battleground state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congresswoman Alma Adams, a Democrat who represents the 12th District of North Carolina, wants to tell you and her constituents that, despite the dysfunction that makes the headlines, she and her colleagues have been attending to the people’s business. There are the issues close to her heart, such as affordable health care, closing the maternal health gap for minority moms and providing family care. There is her work supporting HBCUs, healthy nutrition programs, and more. So, what do we need to know?

Adams joins Equal Time to talk about bipartisan progress, election year politics and the state of her battleground state.

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]]> 2435 no CQ Budget: Border security and foreign aid fights The House plans to take up its spending bills this week for the Homeland Security Department and the State Department and related agencies. CQ Roll Call's Rachel Oswald, Michael Macagnone and David Lerman preview the likely floor fights on those bills and what they mean for the appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Jun 2024 19:46:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The House plans to take up its spending bills this week for the Homeland Security Department and the State Department and related agencies. CQ Roll Call's Rachel Oswald, Michael Macagnone and David Lerman preview the likely floor fights on those bills and what they mean for the appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House plans to take up its spending bills this week for the Homeland Security Department and the State Department and related agencies. CQ Roll Call's Rachel Oswald, Michael Macagnone and David Lerman preview the likely floor fights on those bills and what they mean for the appropriations process.

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]]> 1531 no Political Theater: Two years in the post-Dobbs world It has been nearly two years since the Supreme Court overturned the federal right to abortion, overturning Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Since then, several states have instituted their own abortion policies, including total bans on the procedure. We have also had several elections show to what extent reproductive rights affects political outcomes. Amanda Becker of The 19th News has chronicled these topics and more, particularly with her forthcoming book, “You Must Stand Up: The Fight for Abortion Rights in Post-Dobbs America,” and is here on Political Theater to discuss her work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:39:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call It has been nearly two years since the Supreme Court overturned the federal right to abortion, overturning Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Since then, several states have instituted their own abortion policies, including total bans on the procedure. We have also had several elections show to what extent reproductive rights affects political outcomes. Amanda Becker of The 19th News has chronicled these topics and more, particularly with her forthcoming book, “You Must Stand Up: The Fight for Abortion Rights in Post-Dobbs America,” and is here on Political Theater to discuss her work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It has been nearly two years since the Supreme Court overturned the federal right to abortion, overturning Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Since then, several states have instituted their own abortion policies, including total bans on the procedure. We have also had several elections show to what extent reproductive rights affects political outcomes. Amanda Becker of The 19th News has chronicled these topics and more, particularly with her forthcoming book, “You Must Stand Up: The Fight for Abortion Rights in Post-Dobbs America,” and is here on Political Theater to discuss her work.

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]]> 2116 no CQ Budget: Spending caps in peril A budget caps agreement for the coming fiscal year could be falling apart after the Senate Armed Services Committee approved a defense authorization bill that would bust the cap on defense spending by $28 billion. And Republicans are starting to plan for an extension of tax cuts that are set to expire next year. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak, Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman discuss the state of the budget caps deal, the appropriations process, and the fate of Trump-era tax cuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:53:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call A budget caps agreement for the coming fiscal year could be falling apart after the Senate Armed Services Committee approved a defense authorization bill that would bust the cap on defense spending by $28 billion. And Republicans are starting to plan for an extension of tax cuts that are set to expire next year. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak, Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman discuss the state of the budget caps deal, the appropriations process, and the fate of Trump-era tax cuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A budget caps agreement for the coming fiscal year could be falling apart after the Senate Armed Services Committee approved a defense authorization bill that would bust the cap on defense spending by $28 billion. And Republicans are starting to plan for an extension of tax cuts that are set to expire next year. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak, Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman discuss the state of the budget caps deal, the appropriations process, and the fate of Trump-era tax cuts.

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]]> 1477 no Political Theater: When being ambassador to Iceland isn't enough Looking for guidance on how to get ahead in politics? Be a grunge rocker in college or a NASCAR driver. Don't be ambassador to Iceland, an actor or a video game music composer. A Trump endorsement helps. Less clear: how voting for or against dumping Kevin McCarthy affects things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:23:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Looking for guidance on how to get ahead in politics? Be a grunge rocker in college or a NASCAR driver. Don't be ambassador to Iceland, an actor or a video game music composer. A Trump endorsement helps. Less clear: how voting for or against dumping Kevin McCarthy affects things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Looking for guidance on how to get ahead in politics? Be a grunge rocker in college or a NASCAR driver. Don't be ambassador to Iceland, an actor or a video game music composer. A Trump endorsement helps. Less clear: how voting for or against dumping Kevin McCarthy affects things.

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]]> 2672 no CQ Budget: Defense spending schism The House is set to pass a defense policy bill authorizing a 1 percent spending increase, but Senate Republicans are pushing for a bigger defense increase that would bust a budget cap set last year. CQ Roll Call's Caroline Coudriet and David Lerman preview the coming battle over defense spending and the legislative action in both chambers on their competing versions of the annual defense authorization bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:53:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The House is set to pass a defense policy bill authorizing a 1 percent spending increase, but Senate Republicans are pushing for a bigger defense increase that would bust a budget cap set last year. CQ Roll Call's Caroline Coudriet and David Lerman preview the coming battle over defense spending and the legislative action in both chambers on their competing versions of the annual defense authorization bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House is set to pass a defense policy bill authorizing a 1 percent spending increase, but Senate Republicans are pushing for a bigger defense increase that would bust a budget cap set last year. CQ Roll Call's Caroline Coudriet and David Lerman preview the coming battle over defense spending and the legislative action in both chambers on their competing versions of the annual defense authorization bill.

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]]> 1501 no Political Theater: Gathering in dark rooms: Sky Sitney on DC/DOX’s upcoming festival The DC/DOX Documentary Film Festival kicks off its second full festival this month, showcasing a diverse slate of non-fiction stories for a hungry audience in the nation’s capital. From politics, of course, to fashion, health, movie stars, the space program, there is a little bit of everything to choose from. There is also a very interesting constellation of films that concern aspects of the fallout from the 2020 election and the riot on January 6th, 2021 that sought to overturn the election results. We discuss that and more with Sky Sitney, co-founder of DC/DOX and a professor at Georgetown University’s Film and Media Studies Program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:29:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The DC/DOX Documentary Film Festival kicks off its second full festival this month, showcasing a diverse slate of non-fiction stories for a hungry audience in the nation’s capital. From politics, of course, to fashion, health, movie stars, the space program, there is a little bit of everything to choose from. There is also a very interesting constellation of films that concern aspects of the fallout from the 2020 election and the riot on January 6th, 2021 that sought to overturn the election results. We discuss that and more with Sky Sitney, co-founder of DC/DOX and a professor at Georgetown University’s Film and Media Studies Program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The DC/DOX Documentary Film Festival kicks off its second full festival this month, showcasing a diverse slate of non-fiction stories for a hungry audience in the nation’s capital. From politics, of course, to fashion, health, movie stars, the space program, there is a little bit of everything to choose from. There is also a very interesting constellation of films that concern aspects of the fallout from the 2020 election and the riot on January 6th, 2021 that sought to overturn the election results. We discuss that and more with Sky Sitney, co-founder of DC/DOX and a professor at Georgetown University’s Film and Media Studies Program.

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]]> 2462 no CQ Budget: Appropriations sprint begins House leaders begin a two-month sprint this week to move all 12 of their GOP-backed fiscal 2025 spending bills across the floor before the August recess. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Aidan Quigley assess the obstacles to that goal, the potential impact of Donald Trump's felony convictions, and the primary election threat facing the new House Appropriations Committee chairman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:19:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call House leaders begin a two-month sprint this week to move all 12 of their GOP-backed fiscal 2025 spending bills across the floor before the August recess. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Aidan Quigley assess the obstacles to that goal, the potential impact of Donald Trump's felony convictions, and the primary election threat facing the new House Appropriations Committee chairman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House leaders begin a two-month sprint this week to move all 12 of their GOP-backed fiscal 2025 spending bills across the floor before the August recess. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Aidan Quigley assess the obstacles to that goal, the potential impact of Donald Trump's felony convictions, and the primary election threat facing the new House Appropriations Committee chairman.

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]]> 1390 no Equal Time: Women’s Voices on Justice for Black Men “We Refuse to Be Silent: Women’s Voices on Justice for Black Men” is a just released collection of essays. Unfortunately, the need for such voices has been consistent and essential throughout America’s history. Thirty-five journalists, authors,, scholars, ministers, psychologists, counselors and others raise their voices – now, and until solutions are in place. Angela P. Dodson, the collection’s editor, is the author of “Remember the Ladies: Celebrating Those Who Fought for Freedom at the Ballot Box” is the guest on this episode of Equal Time; she is joined by New Orleans-based journalist Lottie Joiner, one of the book’s contributors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 May 2024 17:05:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call “We Refuse to Be Silent: Women’s Voices on Justice for Black Men” is a just released collection of essays. Unfortunately, the need for such voices has been consistent and essential throughout America’s history. Thirty-five journalists, authors,, scholars, ministers, psychologists, counselors and others raise their voices – now, and until solutions are in place. Angela P. Dodson, the collection’s editor, is the author of “Remember the Ladies: Celebrating Those Who Fought for Freedom at the Ballot Box” is the guest on this episode of Equal Time; she is joined by New Orleans-based journalist Lottie Joiner, one of the book’s contributors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “We Refuse to Be Silent: Women’s Voices on Justice for Black Men” is a just released collection of essays. Unfortunately, the need for such voices has been consistent and essential throughout America’s history. Thirty-five journalists, authors,, scholars, ministers, psychologists, counselors and others raise their voices – now, and until solutions are in place. Angela P. Dodson, the collection’s editor, is the author of “Remember the Ladies: Celebrating Those Who Fought for Freedom at the Ballot Box” is the guest on this episode of Equal Time; she is joined by New Orleans-based journalist Lottie Joiner, one of the book’s contributors.

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]]> 2270 no CQ Budget: Food stamps fight An ideological fight over food stamp benefits threatens to derail the five-year farm bill reauthorization. CQ Roll Call agriculture reporter Olivia Bridges and host David Lerman discuss the partisan divide over the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and other major sticking points in farm bill negotiations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 May 2024 19:29:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call An ideological fight over food stamp benefits threatens to derail the five-year farm bill reauthorization. CQ Roll Call agriculture reporter Olivia Bridges and host David Lerman discuss the partisan divide over the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and other major sticking points in farm bill negotiations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices An ideological fight over food stamp benefits threatens to derail the five-year farm bill reauthorization. CQ Roll Call agriculture reporter Olivia Bridges and host David Lerman discuss the partisan divide over the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and other major sticking points in farm bill negotiations.

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]]> 1352 no Political Theater: Summertime, and the political news is busy Forget Hollywood blockbusters: This summer will be all about the politics. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, we'll be witness to a criminal trial for a U.S. senator (oh, and a former president too), make-or-break Senate primaries, the political conventions, Supreme Court opinions on abortion and presidential immunity and much, much more. Inside Elections Deputy Editor Jacob Rubashkin drops by to help get us into the summer state of mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Forget Hollywood blockbusters: This summer will be all about the politics. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, we'll be witness to a criminal trial for a U.S. senator (oh, and a former president too), make-or-break Senate primaries, the political conventions, Supreme Court opinions on abortion and presidential immunity and much, much more. Inside Elections Deputy Editor Jacob Rubashkin drops by to help get us into the summer state of mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Forget Hollywood blockbusters: This summer will be all about the politics. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, we'll be witness to a criminal trial for a U.S. senator (oh, and a former president too), make-or-break Senate primaries, the political conventions, Supreme Court opinions on abortion and presidential immunity and much, much more. Inside Elections Deputy Editor Jacob Rubashkin drops by to help get us into the summer state of mind.

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]]> 3231 no CQ Budget: Funding allocations trouble House appropriators kick off their annual markups this week while the House Armed Services Committee marks up its defense authorization bill. But a tight cap on defense spending has left defense hawks frustrated, and proposed cuts to nondefense spending have Democrats gearing up for a protracted battle. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and John M. Donnelly assess the fiscal 2025 House spending allocations and what they may mean for the appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 20 May 2024 19:16:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call House appropriators kick off their annual markups this week while the House Armed Services Committee marks up its defense authorization bill. But a tight cap on defense spending has left defense hawks frustrated, and proposed cuts to nondefense spending have Democrats gearing up for a protracted battle. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and John M. Donnelly assess the fiscal 2025 House spending allocations and what they may mean for the appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House appropriators kick off their annual markups this week while the House Armed Services Committee marks up its defense authorization bill. But a tight cap on defense spending has left defense hawks frustrated, and proposed cuts to nondefense spending have Democrats gearing up for a protracted battle. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and John M. Donnelly assess the fiscal 2025 House spending allocations and what they may mean for the appropriations process.

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]]> 1726 no Political Theater: Primary colors: Breaking down the latest congressional contests The races that will shape November's election continue to take shape now that we have primary results in Maryland, West Virginia and Nebraska, with consequences at the House, Senate and even presidential level. Roll Call elections analyst Nathan Gonzales discusses those races and his latest Inside Elections ratings changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 May 2024 01:15:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The races that will shape November's election continue to take shape now that we have primary results in Maryland, West Virginia and Nebraska, with consequences at the House, Senate and even presidential level. Roll Call elections analyst Nathan Gonzales discusses those races and his latest Inside Elections ratings changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The races that will shape November's election continue to take shape now that we have primary results in Maryland, West Virginia and Nebraska, with consequences at the House, Senate and even presidential level. Roll Call elections analyst Nathan Gonzales discusses those races and his latest Inside Elections ratings changes.

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]]> 2056 no CQ Budget: Weapons freeze backlash The Biden administration decision to hold up a shipment of weapons to Israel has triggered an outcry from Republicans, as the House pushes a new bill to lift the freeze and hold some spending hostage. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn assess the latest on the Gaza war, House appropriations, the FAA bill and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 May 2024 18:08:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Biden administration decision to hold up a shipment of weapons to Israel has triggered an outcry from Republicans, as the House pushes a new bill to lift the freeze and hold some spending hostage. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn assess the latest on the Gaza war, House appropriations, the FAA bill and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Biden administration decision to hold up a shipment of weapons to Israel has triggered an outcry from Republicans, as the House pushes a new bill to lift the freeze and hold some spending hostage. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn assess the latest on the Gaza war, House appropriations, the FAA bill and more.

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]]> 1806 no Political Theater: How to get yourself on Roll Call's Most Vulnerable Incumbents list At Roll Call, we periodically update our list of most vulnerable senators and members of the House as we get closer to the election. It's a shifting list, and reflects a snapshot in political dynamics. So how does one land on the list? Roll Call campaign staff writers Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire join the Political Theater podcast to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 May 2024 17:28:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call At Roll Call, we periodically update our list of most vulnerable senators and members of the House as we get closer to the election. It's a shifting list, and reflects a snapshot in political dynamics. So how does one land on the list? Roll Call campaign staff writers Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire join the Political Theater podcast to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices At Roll Call, we periodically update our list of most vulnerable senators and members of the House as we get closer to the election. It's a shifting list, and reflects a snapshot in political dynamics. So how does one land on the list? Roll Call campaign staff writers Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire join the Political Theater podcast to discuss.

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]]> 1975 no CQ Budget: Aviation bill dogfight Congress is scrambling to complete work this week on the Federal Aviation Administration bill before key authorities expire on May 10. But a push for amendments, including some with hefty price tags, is threatening to gum up the works. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Valerie Yurk outline the major obstacles to the five-year FAA bill and assess its prospects for passage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 May 2024 18:40:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Congress is scrambling to complete work this week on the Federal Aviation Administration bill before key authorities expire on May 10. But a push for amendments, including some with hefty price tags, is threatening to gum up the works. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Valerie Yurk outline the major obstacles to the five-year FAA bill and assess its prospects for passage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress is scrambling to complete work this week on the Federal Aviation Administration bill before key authorities expire on May 10. But a push for amendments, including some with hefty price tags, is threatening to gum up the works. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Valerie Yurk outline the major obstacles to the five-year FAA bill and assess its prospects for passage.

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]]> 1578 no Political Theater: Jan. 6, 2021 and the people who will never forget There is no way to spin being beaten and bloodied and scared. The history of the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 is still being written, which is an important and massive undertaking. Not everyone wants to talk about the bear spray and broken windows. But the new documentary “The Sixth” by Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine gives a fresh voice to some of the people on the ground and in the line of fire that day: police officers, a journalist, a congressional staffer, and a member of Congress. The film is from their perspectives; it’s a sense of what it felt like to be there.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 May 2024 15:39:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call There is no way to spin being beaten and bloodied and scared. The history of the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 is still being written, which is an important and massive undertaking. Not everyone wants to talk about the bear spray and broken windows. But the new documentary “The Sixth” by Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine gives a fresh voice to some of the people on the ground and in the line of fire that day: police officers, a journalist, a congressional staffer, and a member of Congress. The film is from their perspectives; it’s a sense of what it felt like to be there.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There is no way to spin being beaten and bloodied and scared. The history of the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 is still being written, which is an important and massive undertaking. Not everyone wants to talk about the bear spray and broken windows. But the new documentary “The Sixth” by Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine gives a fresh voice to some of the people on the ground and in the line of fire that day: police officers, a journalist, a congressional staffer, and a member of Congress. The film is from their perspectives; it’s a sense of what it felt like to be there. 

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]]> 2345 no CQ Budget: Earmarks culture war House Republicans are imposing new restrictions on earmarks as a partisan divide over cultural issues widens. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Aidan Quigley explain the latest battle over congressionally directed funding and what the changes mean for the appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:10:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call House Republicans are imposing new restrictions on earmarks as a partisan divide over cultural issues widens. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Aidan Quigley explain the latest battle over congressionally directed funding and what the changes mean for the appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House Republicans are imposing new restrictions on earmarks as a partisan divide over cultural issues widens. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Aidan Quigley explain the latest battle over congressionally directed funding and what the changes mean for the appropriations process.

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]]> 1349 no CQ Budget: Politics of Ukraine aid The House finally broke a logjam that held up Ukraine aid for months, but a majority of Republicans voted against the aid and Speaker Mike Johnson's job is on the line as a result. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and John M. Donnelly assess the shifting politics over Ukraine and foreign policy in the Republican Party of Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:09:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The House finally broke a logjam that held up Ukraine aid for months, but a majority of Republicans voted against the aid and Speaker Mike Johnson's job is on the line as a result. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and John M. Donnelly assess the shifting politics over Ukraine and foreign policy in the Republican Party of Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House finally broke a logjam that held up Ukraine aid for months, but a majority of Republicans voted against the aid and Speaker Mike Johnson's job is on the line as a result. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and John M. Donnelly assess the shifting politics over Ukraine and foreign policy in the Republican Party of Donald Trump.

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]]> 2010 no Political Theater: Meanwhile, in non-Trump, non-impeachment and non-speaker news This has been a momentous week for politics. Jury selection started in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump. The Senate dispensed with impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. And the House considers a foreign aid package that has made Speaker Mike Johnson a target of his unhappy colleagues. But beyond those headlines: FEC filings show us who raised how much for 2024's election; runoffs in Alabama and another trial that could affect New Jersey races. Roll Call campaigns editor Herb Jackson walks joins the podcast to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call This has been a momentous week for politics. Jury selection started in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump. The Senate dispensed with impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. And the House considers a foreign aid package that has made Speaker Mike Johnson a target of his unhappy colleagues. But beyond those headlines: FEC filings show us who raised how much for 2024's election; runoffs in Alabama and another trial that could affect New Jersey races. Roll Call campaigns editor Herb Jackson walks joins the podcast to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This has been a momentous week for politics. Jury selection started in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump. The Senate dispensed with impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. And the House considers a foreign aid package that has made Speaker Mike Johnson a target of his unhappy colleagues. But beyond those headlines: FEC filings show us who raised how much for 2024's election; runoffs in Alabama and another trial that could affect New Jersey races. Roll Call campaigns editor Herb Jackson walks joins the podcast to discuss.

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]]> 2522 no CQ Budget: Johnson's conundrum Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., faces pressure from all sides after promising to take up an aid bill for Israel this week that may or may not include money for Ukraine. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn assess the embattled speaker's options on a national security supplemental spending package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:57:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., faces pressure from all sides after promising to take up an aid bill for Israel this week that may or may not include money for Ukraine. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn assess the embattled speaker's options on a national security supplemental spending package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., faces pressure from all sides after promising to take up an aid bill for Israel this week that may or may not include money for Ukraine. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn assess the embattled speaker's options on a national security supplemental spending package.


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]]> 1374 no Equal Time: A reality check on crime and justice If it’s an election year, expect crime to be an issue. Candidates and parties draw conclusions with every headline, and exchange rhetoric that sheds more heat than light. But the history and reality of America’s criminal justice system is more complicated than a “tough on crime” slogan would indicate. The just published “Excessive Punishment: How the Justice System Creates Mass Incarceration” offers essays by scholars, advocates, those who have experienced incarceration and former law enforcement who make the case that public safety, justice, and fairness are not only compatible as goals, but they can and must be achieved together. Lauren-Brooke Eisen, the book’s editor, is the senior director of the Brennan Center’s Justice Program, where she leads the organization’s work to reduce America’s reliance on incarceration, is the author of Inside Private Prisons (Columbia, 2017) and a former prosecutor. She joins Equal Time to talk about why the book is especially timely in the present political climate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:10:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call If it’s an election year, expect crime to be an issue. Candidates and parties draw conclusions with every headline, and exchange rhetoric that sheds more heat than light. But the history and reality of America’s criminal justice system is more complicated than a “tough on crime” slogan would indicate. The just published “Excessive Punishment: How the Justice System Creates Mass Incarceration” offers essays by scholars, advocates, those who have experienced incarceration and former law enforcement who make the case that public safety, justice, and fairness are not only compatible as goals, but they can and must be achieved together. Lauren-Brooke Eisen, the book’s editor, is the senior director of the Brennan Center’s Justice Program, where she leads the organization’s work to reduce America’s reliance on incarceration, is the author of Inside Private Prisons (Columbia, 2017) and a former prosecutor. She joins Equal Time to talk about why the book is especially timely in the present political climate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices If it’s an election year, expect crime to be an issue. Candidates and parties draw conclusions with every headline, and exchange rhetoric that sheds more heat than light. But the history and reality of America’s criminal justice system is more complicated than a “tough on crime” slogan would indicate. The just published “Excessive Punishment: How the Justice System Creates Mass Incarceration” offers essays by scholars, advocates, those who have experienced incarceration and former law enforcement who make the case that public safety, justice, and fairness are not only compatible as goals, but they can and must be achieved together. Lauren-Brooke Eisen, the book’s editor, is the senior director of the Brennan Center’s Justice Program, where she leads the organization’s work to reduce America’s reliance on incarceration, is the author of Inside Private Prisons (Columbia, 2017) and a former prosecutor. She joins Equal Time to talk about why the book is especially timely in the present political climate.

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]]> 2271 no Political Theater: ‘Food, Inc. 2’ filmmakers provide plenty to chew on People feel so passionately about food that perhaps it is not a surprise it has yielded that rarest of things: A sequel to a documentary. The makers of 2008’s “Food, Inc.,” are, as the new movie’s tagline goes, back for seconds with “Food, Inc. 2,” a multi-layered look at the food industry, its farmers, workers, scientists, journalists and more. Co-directors Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo are here to talk about it, from soup to nuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:49:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call People feel so passionately about food that perhaps it is not a surprise it has yielded that rarest of things: A sequel to a documentary. The makers of 2008’s “Food, Inc.,” are, as the new movie’s tagline goes, back for seconds with “Food, Inc. 2,” a multi-layered look at the food industry, its farmers, workers, scientists, journalists and more. Co-directors Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo are here to talk about it, from soup to nuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices People feel so passionately about food that perhaps it is not a surprise it has yielded that rarest of things: A sequel to a documentary. The makers of 2008’s “Food, Inc.,” are, as the new movie’s tagline goes, back for seconds with “Food, Inc. 2,” a multi-layered look at the food industry, its farmers, workers, scientists, journalists and more. Co-directors Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo are here to talk about it, from soup to nuts.

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]]> 1719 no CQ Budget: Tumultuous appropriations cycle Final fiscal 2024 appropriations came nearly six months late, left Republicans divided and bitter, triggered the ouster of a House speaker, and put a new speaker on notice that his own ouster could come next. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Aidan Quigley recap the drama of the just-completed appropriations cycle and assess what it means politically for a Ukraine aid package and fiscal 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 Mar 2024 23:06:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Final fiscal 2024 appropriations came nearly six months late, left Republicans divided and bitter, triggered the ouster of a House speaker, and put a new speaker on notice that his own ouster could come next. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Aidan Quigley recap the drama of the just-completed appropriations cycle and assess what it means politically for a Ukraine aid package and fiscal 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Final fiscal 2024 appropriations came nearly six months late, left Republicans divided and bitter, triggered the ouster of a House speaker, and put a new speaker on notice that his own ouster could come next. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Aidan Quigley recap the drama of the just-completed appropriations cycle and assess what it means politically for a Ukraine aid package and fiscal 2025.

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]]> 1911 no CQ Budget: Biden's budget dissected President Joe Biden's fiscal 2025 budget request offers up election-year domestic initiatives from child care to affordable housing while promising to reduce deficits from projected levels over the coming decade. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley, Caitlin Reilly and Paul M. Krawzak dissect the budget request and its prospects in Congress in a webinar presentation for CQ subscribers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:20:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call President Joe Biden's fiscal 2025 budget request offers up election-year domestic initiatives from child care to affordable housing while promising to reduce deficits from projected levels over the coming decade. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley, Caitlin Reilly and Paul M. Krawzak dissect the budget request and its prospects in Congress in a webinar presentation for CQ subscribers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Joe Biden's fiscal 2025 budget request offers up election-year domestic initiatives from child care to affordable housing while promising to reduce deficits from projected levels over the coming decade. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley, Caitlin Reilly and Paul M. Krawzak dissect the budget request and its prospects in Congress in a webinar presentation for CQ subscribers.

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]]> 1898 no Political Theater: When the most powerful people get what they want, Ohio version What does it mean when both Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and former President Donald Trump agree on the same candidate? Because that happened in Ohio’s Republican Senate primary. That was not the only win for the establishment, such as it is, during Tuesday’s elections. Roll Call campaign staff writer Daniela Altimari spent some quality time in Ohio recently, and she and Campaigns Editor Herb Jackson join the podcast to discuss the results in Ohio, Illinois and California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Mar 2024 18:10:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call What does it mean when both Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and former President Donald Trump agree on the same candidate? Because that happened in Ohio’s Republican Senate primary. That was not the only win for the establishment, such as it is, during Tuesday’s elections. Roll Call campaign staff writer Daniela Altimari spent some quality time in Ohio recently, and she and Campaigns Editor Herb Jackson join the podcast to discuss the results in Ohio, Illinois and California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What does it mean when both Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and former President Donald Trump agree on the same candidate? Because that happened in Ohio’s Republican Senate primary. That was not the only win for the establishment, such as it is, during Tuesday’s elections. Roll Call campaign staff writer Daniela Altimari spent some quality time in Ohio recently, and she and Campaigns Editor Herb Jackson join the podcast to discuss the results in Ohio, Illinois and California.

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]]> 1729 no Political Theater: The highs, lows and weirds of the White House beat Covering the White House is one of the most high-profile beats in politics. Covering the Trump, then the Biden White House, and starting during a pandemic and an election year makes it even more high profile. Roll Call Chief Correspondent Niels Lesniewski has been at the helm for a little over four years and shares his experiences as he prepares for a new assignment in the newsroom: The highlights, the lowlights and the weirdlights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:23:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Covering the White House is one of the most high-profile beats in politics. Covering the Trump, then the Biden White House, and starting during a pandemic and an election year makes it even more high profile. Roll Call Chief Correspondent Niels Lesniewski has been at the helm for a little over four years and shares his experiences as he prepares for a new assignment in the newsroom: The highlights, the lowlights and the weirdlights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Covering the White House is one of the most high-profile beats in politics. Covering the Trump, then the Biden White House, and starting during a pandemic and an election year makes it even more high profile. Roll Call Chief Correspondent Niels Lesniewski has been at the helm for a little over four years and shares his experiences as he prepares for a new assignment in the newsroom: The highlights, the lowlights and the weirdlights.

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]]> 1906 no Political Theater: The changing 2024 Senate landscape Lost in this year’s highly competitive presidential nominating contest (sarcasm detector!) is the coming-at-you primaries for House and Senate that kicked off with a bang on Super Tuesday. We got some clarity about fall matchups in some high-profile races on that most special of Tuesdays, and some of that clarity came from folks who were not even facing the voters. With us to discuss is Jacob Rubashkin, deputy editor of Inside Elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:25:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Lost in this year’s highly competitive presidential nominating contest (sarcasm detector!) is the coming-at-you primaries for House and Senate that kicked off with a bang on Super Tuesday. We got some clarity about fall matchups in some high-profile races on that most special of Tuesdays, and some of that clarity came from folks who were not even facing the voters. With us to discuss is Jacob Rubashkin, deputy editor of Inside Elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lost in this year’s highly competitive presidential nominating contest (sarcasm detector!) is the coming-at-you primaries for House and Senate that kicked off with a bang on Super Tuesday. We got some clarity about fall matchups in some high-profile races on that most special of Tuesdays, and some of that clarity came from folks who were not even facing the voters. With us to discuss is Jacob Rubashkin, deputy editor of Inside Elections.

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]]> 2391 no CQ Budget: Dueling claims on new spending package Both parties claimed victories in the six-bill appropriations package unveiled Sunday for the current fiscal year. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Peter Cohn outline some of the winners and losers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 04 Mar 2024 21:42:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Both parties claimed victories in the six-bill appropriations package unveiled Sunday for the current fiscal year. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Peter Cohn outline some of the winners and losers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Both parties claimed victories in the six-bill appropriations package unveiled Sunday for the current fiscal year. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Peter Cohn outline some of the winners and losers.

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]]> 1517 no Political Theater: What we talk about when we talk about Super Tuesday Tuesdays can get a bad rap. Sometimes the best that can be said about them are that they're the day that's the furthest from next Monday. But not Super Tuesday! More than a quarter of the House of Representatives faces a primary race on March 5, and there are two high-profile Senate races as well. And while not all of Super Tuesday's races are competitive, there are major implications for November’s general election, especially in California, Texas, North Carolina and Alabama. We’ll discuss the major races and stories shaping up for Super Tuesday with Roll Call campaign reporters Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:04:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Tuesdays can get a bad rap. Sometimes the best that can be said about them are that they're the day that's the furthest from next Monday. But not Super Tuesday! More than a quarter of the House of Representatives faces a primary race on March 5, and there are two high-profile Senate races as well. And while not all of Super Tuesday's races are competitive, there are major implications for November’s general election, especially in California, Texas, North Carolina and Alabama. We’ll discuss the major races and stories shaping up for Super Tuesday with Roll Call campaign reporters Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tuesdays can get a bad rap. Sometimes the best that can be said about them are that they're the day that's the furthest from next Monday. But not Super Tuesday! More than a quarter of the House of Representatives faces a primary race on March 5, and there are two high-profile Senate races as well. And while not all of Super Tuesday's races are competitive, there are major implications for November’s general election, especially in California, Texas, North Carolina and Alabama. We’ll discuss the major races and stories shaping up for Super Tuesday with Roll Call campaign reporters Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari.

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]]> 2053 no CQ Budget: Appropriations impasse Congress is barreling toward a March 1 funding deadline with all signs pointing to gridlock on appropriations bills. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Paul M. Krawzak dissect the latest setback and potential next steps on both appropriations and a stalled war funding package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Feb 2024 22:14:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Congress is barreling toward a March 1 funding deadline with all signs pointing to gridlock on appropriations bills. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Paul M. Krawzak dissect the latest setback and potential next steps on both appropriations and a stalled war funding package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress is barreling toward a March 1 funding deadline with all signs pointing to gridlock on appropriations bills. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Paul M. Krawzak dissect the latest setback and potential next steps on both appropriations and a stalled war funding package.

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]]> 1541 no Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: How increased Black home ownership can put a dent in the racial wealth gap Despite record-low Black unemployment and a higher labor force participation rate than Whites, major barriers impede homeownership among African Americans, a fact that contributes to a yawning racial wealth gap. The gap is so expansive that the 400 wealthiest Americans control the same amount of wealth as the 48 million Blacks living in the United States. Importantly, however, there are solutions. Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose serves as President of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), the premier network of Black real estate professionals and one of the oldest minority trade associations in the country with more than 100 chapters nationwide. The organization is sponsoring a Black Wealth Tour in cities around the country, with Dr. Rose and NAREB representatives leading classes, workshops, and one-on-one counseling to advise families on home buying, investing, and careers in real estate.  With her background – both personal and professional – in the field, Dr. Rose is prepared to tackle this challenge. And she is my guest on this episode of Equal Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Despite record-low Black unemployment and a higher labor force participation rate than Whites, major barriers impede homeownership among African Americans, a fact that contributes to a yawning racial wealth gap. The gap is so expansive that the 400 wealthiest Americans control the same amount of wealth as the 48 million Blacks living in the United States. Importantly, however, there are solutions. Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose serves as President of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), the premier network of Black real estate professionals and one of the oldest minority trade associations in the country with more than 100 chapters nationwide. The organization is sponsoring a Black Wealth Tour in cities around the country, with Dr. Rose and NAREB representatives leading classes, workshops, and one-on-one counseling to advise families on home buying, investing, and careers in real estate.  With her background – both personal and professional – in the field, Dr. Rose is prepared to tackle this challenge. And she is my guest on this episode of Equal Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Despite record-low Black unemployment and a higher labor force participation rate than Whites, major barriers impede homeownership among African Americans, a fact that contributes to a yawning racial wealth gap. The gap is so expansive that the 400 wealthiest Americans control the same amount of wealth as the 48 million Blacks living in the United States. Importantly, however, there are solutions.

Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose serves as President of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), the premier network of Black real estate professionals and one of the oldest minority trade associations in the country with more than 100 chapters nationwide. The organization is sponsoring a Black Wealth Tour in cities around the country, with Dr. Rose and NAREB representatives leading classes, workshops, and one-on-one counseling to advise families on home buying, investing, and careers in real estate. 

With her background – both personal and professional – in the field, Dr. Rose is prepared to tackle this challenge. And she is my guest on this episode of Equal Time.

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]]> 2577 no Political Theater: Exploring the inbetweenness of Taiwan S. Leo Chiang’s documentary films explore lives across continents and culture, from the first Vietnamese-American congressman to the first LGBT political party in the Philippines to a legendary Hawaiian ukulele player. His latest film, the documentary short “Island in Between,” has been nominated for an Academy Award. Its subject, Taiwan’s Kinmen Island and Chiang’s own relationship to his native Taiwan, couldn’t be more timely, in the wake of Taiwan’s recent presidential election and as Congress considers a foreign aid package with billions of dollars at stake for Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call S. Leo Chiang’s documentary films explore lives across continents and culture, from the first Vietnamese-American congressman to the first LGBT political party in the Philippines to a legendary Hawaiian ukulele player. His latest film, the documentary short “Island in Between,” has been nominated for an Academy Award. Its subject, Taiwan’s Kinmen Island and Chiang’s own relationship to his native Taiwan, couldn’t be more timely, in the wake of Taiwan’s recent presidential election and as Congress considers a foreign aid package with billions of dollars at stake for Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices S. Leo Chiang’s documentary films explore lives across continents and culture, from the first Vietnamese-American congressman to the first LGBT political party in the Philippines to a legendary Hawaiian ukulele player. His latest film, the documentary short “Island in Between,” has been nominated for an Academy Award. Its subject, Taiwan’s Kinmen Island and Chiang’s own relationship to his native Taiwan, couldn’t be more timely, in the wake of Taiwan’s recent presidential election and as Congress considers a foreign aid package with billions of dollars at stake for Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific region.

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]]> 1804 no Political Theater: One special place: New York’s 3rd Congressional District What’s not to like about political stories that encompass not only New York City, Queens specifically, but reach into Long Island’s northern shore in Nassau County. The special election in New York’s 3rd Congressional District to replace expelled GOP Rep. George Santos is over, with Democrat Tom Suozzi defeating Republican Mazi Melesa Pilip for the honor of representing the birthplace of Walt Whitman and the one-time home of F. Scott Fitzgerald when he was gathering string for “The Great Gatsby.” Roll Call Campaigns Staff Writer Mary Ellen McIntire and Inside Elections Deputy Editor Jacob Rubashkin take us on a tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 Feb 2024 21:40:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call What’s not to like about political stories that encompass not only New York City, Queens specifically, but reach into Long Island’s northern shore in Nassau County. The special election in New York’s 3rd Congressional District to replace expelled GOP Rep. George Santos is over, with Democrat Tom Suozzi defeating Republican Mazi Melesa Pilip for the honor of representing the birthplace of Walt Whitman and the one-time home of F. Scott Fitzgerald when he was gathering string for “The Great Gatsby.” Roll Call Campaigns Staff Writer Mary Ellen McIntire and Inside Elections Deputy Editor Jacob Rubashkin take us on a tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What’s not to like about political stories that encompass not only New York City, Queens specifically, but reach into Long Island’s northern shore in Nassau County. The special election in New York’s 3rd Congressional District to replace expelled GOP Rep. George Santos is over, with Democrat Tom Suozzi defeating Republican Mazi Melesa Pilip for the honor of representing the birthplace of Walt Whitman and the one-time home of F. Scott Fitzgerald when he was gathering string for “The Great Gatsby.” Roll Call Campaigns Staff Writer Mary Ellen McIntire and Inside Elections Deputy Editor Jacob Rubashkin take us on a tour.

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]]> 1776 no CQ Budget: War funding makes headway The Senate appeared on a glide path toward passing a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of stalemate over efforts to better secure the U.S. southern border. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn assess the prospects for the long-stalled aid package and the obstacles that still lie ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Feb 2024 19:21:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Senate appeared on a glide path toward passing a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of stalemate over efforts to better secure the U.S. southern border. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn assess the prospects for the long-stalled aid package and the obstacles that still lie ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Senate appeared on a glide path toward passing a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of stalemate over efforts to better secure the U.S. southern border. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn assess the prospects for the long-stalled aid package and the obstacles that still lie ahead.

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]]> 1584 no Political Theater: 'What the Hell just happened?' Congress reaches deep into the failure well The current congress started off last year with an historic show of dysfunction, taking 15 rounds of voting to elect a speaker. Things did not get better. And then this week we saw the House and the Senate devolve into what some observers dubbed “failure theater.” One senator, Chris Murphy of Connecticut, asked simply, “What the Hell just happened?” Helping us answer that question is Molly Reynolds, senior fellow in governance studies at the Brookings Institution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 Feb 2024 18:37:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The current congress started off last year with an historic show of dysfunction, taking 15 rounds of voting to elect a speaker. Things did not get better. And then this week we saw the House and the Senate devolve into what some observers dubbed “failure theater.” One senator, Chris Murphy of Connecticut, asked simply, “What the Hell just happened?” Helping us answer that question is Molly Reynolds, senior fellow in governance studies at the Brookings Institution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The current congress started off last year with an historic show of dysfunction, taking 15 rounds of voting to elect a speaker. Things did not get better. And then this week we saw the House and the Senate devolve into what some observers dubbed “failure theater.” One senator, Chris Murphy of Connecticut, asked simply, “What the Hell just happened?” Helping us answer that question is Molly Reynolds, senior fellow in governance studies at the Brookings Institution.

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]]> 2374 no CQ Budget: Border-war aid package on tortured path A $118 billion package for Ukraine, Israel and border security now faces tough sledding in the Senate and even longer odds in the House. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Mark Satter and Caitlin Reilly assess the prospects for the long-stalled emergency spending measure and two tax bills waiting in the wings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Feb 2024 19:17:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call A $118 billion package for Ukraine, Israel and border security now faces tough sledding in the Senate and even longer odds in the House. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Mark Satter and Caitlin Reilly assess the prospects for the long-stalled emergency spending measure and two tax bills waiting in the wings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A $118 billion package for Ukraine, Israel and border security now faces tough sledding in the Senate and even longer odds in the House. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Mark Satter and Caitlin Reilly assess the prospects for the long-stalled emergency spending measure and two tax bills waiting in the wings.

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]]> 1997 no Political Theater: A sense of where he is: Bill Bradley's 'Rolling Along' one-man show There are not a lot of resumes that read like Bill Bradley’s. Gold medal Olympian. Rhodes Scholar. Pro basketball player. Author. Senator. Presidential candidate. Radio host. And now a documentary film storyteller. His latest project, "Rolling Along," premiered last June at the Tribeca Film Festival, appropriate for the iconic New York Knick, and started streaming on Max on Feb. 1. He joins the podcast to discuss the story of his life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 03 Feb 2024 15:56:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call There are not a lot of resumes that read like Bill Bradley’s. Gold medal Olympian. Rhodes Scholar. Pro basketball player. Author. Senator. Presidential candidate. Radio host. And now a documentary film storyteller. His latest project, "Rolling Along," premiered last June at the Tribeca Film Festival, appropriate for the iconic New York Knick, and started streaming on Max on Feb. 1. He joins the podcast to discuss the story of his life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There are not a lot of resumes that read like Bill Bradley’s. Gold medal Olympian. Rhodes Scholar. Pro basketball player. Author. Senator. Presidential candidate. Radio host. And now a documentary film storyteller. His latest project, "Rolling Along," premiered last June at the Tribeca Film Festival, appropriate for the iconic New York Knick, and started streaming on Max on Feb. 1. He joins the podcast to discuss the story of his life. 

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]]> 1603 no Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: When it comes to political persuasion, why emotion matters The Political Brain: The Role of Emotion in Deciding the Fate of the Nation" might have been published in 2007, but its message is as relevant as ever, especially as campaign 2024 ramps up. Author Drew Westen, a professor of psychology and psychiatry at Emory University, has for 20 years explored the role of emotions in how the brain processes information. That’s true in life – and in politics. And that explains why Westen has advised or worked as a political consultant for Democratic candidates, progressive and labor organizations and Fortune 500 companies for 20 years. Equal Time speaks to Westen on how a better understanding of the mind and brain translates into more compelling political messaging. Who is doing it right – and who could most use his help right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Feb 2024 19:40:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Political Brain: The Role of Emotion in Deciding the Fate of the Nation" might have been published in 2007, but its message is as relevant as ever, especially as campaign 2024 ramps up. Author Drew Westen, a professor of psychology and psychiatry at Emory University, has for 20 years explored the role of emotions in how the brain processes information. That’s true in life – and in politics. And that explains why Westen has advised or worked as a political consultant for Democratic candidates, progressive and labor organizations and Fortune 500 companies for 20 years. Equal Time speaks to Westen on how a better understanding of the mind and brain translates into more compelling political messaging. Who is doing it right – and who could most use his help right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Political Brain: The Role of Emotion in Deciding the Fate of the Nation" might have been published in 2007, but its message is as relevant as ever, especially as campaign 2024 ramps up. Author Drew Westen, a professor of psychology and psychiatry at Emory University, has for 20 years explored the role of emotions in how the brain processes information. That’s true in life – and in politics. And that explains why Westen has advised or worked as a political consultant for Democratic candidates, progressive and labor organizations and Fortune 500 companies for 20 years. Equal Time speaks to Westen on how a better understanding of the mind and brain translates into more compelling political messaging. Who is doing it right – and who could most use his help right now

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]]> 3007 no CQ Budget: Appropriations breakthrough and tax bill uncertainty Top appropriators reached a deal on fiscal 2024 spending allocations, while a bipartisan tax package faces a backlash. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Caitlin Reilly assess the state of play on appropriations, taxes, and the Senate's war funding and border security package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 Jan 2024 18:24:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Top appropriators reached a deal on fiscal 2024 spending allocations, while a bipartisan tax package faces a backlash. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Caitlin Reilly assess the state of play on appropriations, taxes, and the Senate's war funding and border security package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Top appropriators reached a deal on fiscal 2024 spending allocations, while a bipartisan tax package faces a backlash. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Caitlin Reilly assess the state of play on appropriations, taxes, and the Senate's war funding and border security package.

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]]> 1417 no Political Theater: What's the big idea? The big political stories beyond the headlines We’re off and running in a pivotal election year, but beyond the horse race coverage and hot takes, there are always big stories that will help define what is going on. Herb Jackson, Roll Call’s politics editor, and Political Theater host Jason Dick trade big ideas about what the big stories are for 2024.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:48:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call We’re off and running in a pivotal election year, but beyond the horse race coverage and hot takes, there are always big stories that will help define what is going on. Herb Jackson, Roll Call’s politics editor, and Political Theater host Jason Dick trade big ideas about what the big stories are for 2024.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We’re off and running in a pivotal election year, but beyond the horse race coverage and hot takes, there are always big stories that will help define what is going on. Herb Jackson, Roll Call’s politics editor, and Political Theater host Jason Dick trade big ideas about what the big stories are for 2024. 

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]]> 2377 no Prospects for tax and border deals House tax writers approved a package of tax breaks for businesses and low-income families, while Senate leaders appeared increasingly optimistic about reaching a border security compromise that would clear the way for aid to Ukraine and Israel. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Caitlin Reilly and John M. Donnelly assess the prospects for both measures and outline the challenges they face for passage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:14:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call House tax writers approved a package of tax breaks for businesses and low-income families, while Senate leaders appeared increasingly optimistic about reaching a border security compromise that would clear the way for aid to Ukraine and Israel. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Caitlin Reilly and John M. Donnelly assess the prospects for both measures and outline the challenges they face for passage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House tax writers approved a package of tax breaks for businesses and low-income families, while Senate leaders appeared increasingly optimistic about reaching a border security compromise that would clear the way for aid to Ukraine and Israel. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Caitlin Reilly and John M. Donnelly assess the prospects for both measures and outline the challenges they face for passage.

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]]> 1528 no Political Theater: Signs of life? Democrats start to sound off about Biden campaign Democrats are voicing concerns that the Biden re-election campaign needs to start getting on the road, but the question is, which direction? And who's driving? Dispatches from a fretting Capitol Hill, courtesy of Roll Call editor-at-large John Bennett, who joins the podcast to discuss his reporting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Jan 2024 23:45:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Democrats are voicing concerns that the Biden re-election campaign needs to start getting on the road, but the question is, which direction? And who's driving? Dispatches from a fretting Capitol Hill, courtesy of Roll Call editor-at-large John Bennett, who joins the podcast to discuss his reporting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Democrats are voicing concerns that the Biden re-election campaign needs to start getting on the road, but the question is, which direction? And who's driving? Dispatches from a fretting Capitol Hill, courtesy of Roll Call editor-at-large John Bennett, who joins the podcast to discuss his reporting.

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]]> 1555 no Under the gun Congress is scrambling to pass another stopgap funding bill this week to avoid a partial government shutdown. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Paul M. Krawzak outline the political and logistical obstacles lawmakers face while they also try to make headway on final appropriations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Jan 2024 19:17:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Congress is scrambling to pass another stopgap funding bill this week to avoid a partial government shutdown. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Paul M. Krawzak outline the political and logistical obstacles lawmakers face while they also try to make headway on final appropriations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress is scrambling to pass another stopgap funding bill this week to avoid a partial government shutdown. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Paul M. Krawzak outline the political and logistical obstacles lawmakers face while they also try to make headway on final appropriations.

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]]> 1677 no Political Theater: Whyiowa? Because we start at the beginning It’s January 2024. It’s cold, especially in Iowa and New Hampshire, the first stops on the presidential campaign voting calendar. We kick off this year by discussing the early contests, as well as setting the stage for the rest of this election year, particularly House and Senate races, with Roll Call’s elections analyst, Nathan Gonzales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Jan 2024 22:02:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call It’s January 2024. It’s cold, especially in Iowa and New Hampshire, the first stops on the presidential campaign voting calendar. We kick off this year by discussing the early contests, as well as setting the stage for the rest of this election year, particularly House and Senate races, with Roll Call’s elections analyst, Nathan Gonzales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It’s January 2024. It’s cold, especially in Iowa and New Hampshire, the first stops on the presidential campaign voting calendar. We kick off this year by discussing the early contests, as well as setting the stage for the rest of this election year, particularly House and Senate races, with Roll Call’s elections analyst, Nathan Gonzales.

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]]> 1918 no CQ Budget: Familiar spending deal Congressional leaders reached a new accord on topline discretionary spending levels that looks a lot like the agreement struck in last year's debt limit law. But there's little time left to complete final appropriations bills before current stopgap funding runs dry. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Paul M. Krawzak assess the politics surrounding the new deal and what it may mean for the long-delayed appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:08:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Congressional leaders reached a new accord on topline discretionary spending levels that looks a lot like the agreement struck in last year's debt limit law. But there's little time left to complete final appropriations bills before current stopgap funding runs dry. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Paul M. Krawzak assess the politics surrounding the new deal and what it may mean for the long-delayed appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congressional leaders reached a new accord on topline discretionary spending levels that looks a lot like the agreement struck in last year's debt limit law. But there's little time left to complete final appropriations bills before current stopgap funding runs dry. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Paul M. Krawzak assess the politics surrounding the new deal and what it may mean for the long-delayed appropriations process.

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]]> 1743 no CQ Budget: Showdown on the border The Senate is staying in town in hopes of passing a war funding and border security package by Christmas, but the politics of immigration pose a major stumbling block. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and John M. Donnelly assess the chances of a bipartisan deal and the obstacles that lie ahead for passage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Dec 2023 18:59:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Senate is staying in town in hopes of passing a war funding and border security package by Christmas, but the politics of immigration pose a major stumbling block. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and John M. Donnelly assess the chances of a bipartisan deal and the obstacles that lie ahead for passage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Senate is staying in town in hopes of passing a war funding and border security package by Christmas, but the politics of immigration pose a major stumbling block. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and John M. Donnelly assess the chances of a bipartisan deal and the obstacles that lie ahead for passage.

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]]> 1762 no Political Theater: Don't hassle me I'm local: The DC episode How big a deal is the pandas leaving the National Zoo? Or the sale of the Commanders? Or the Wizards and Capitals possibly leaving downtown DC? Or all the retail vacancies piling up? Recommend If You Like Editor Brandon Wetherbee gets local with the Political Theater podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:39:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call How big a deal is the pandas leaving the National Zoo? Or the sale of the Commanders? Or the Wizards and Capitals possibly leaving downtown DC? Or all the retail vacancies piling up? Recommend If You Like Editor Brandon Wetherbee gets local with the Political Theater podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices How big a deal is the pandas leaving the National Zoo? Or the sale of the Commanders? Or the Wizards and Capitals possibly leaving downtown DC? Or all the retail vacancies piling up? Recommend If You Like Editor Brandon Wetherbee gets local with the Political Theater podcast.

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]]> 2694 no Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: A time for reflection – and giving In a hectic time of preparation for the holidays, it’s important to remember those who may be struggling, a message elevated by United Way. Alice Archabal brings more than 20 years of experience driving results for mission- driven organizations to her work as executive vice president and chief development officer for United Way Worldwide. There, she provides leadership to drive the organization’s revenue strategy, including its collaborative outreach to local voices across the globe. She joins Equal Time to talk about the role of nonprofits in identifying solutions to today’s most pressing problems, such as food and housing insecurity, climate change, and economic mobility. And she shares her thoughts about how we all benefit when folks give back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 11 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call In a hectic time of preparation for the holidays, it’s important to remember those who may be struggling, a message elevated by United Way. Alice Archabal brings more than 20 years of experience driving results for mission- driven organizations to her work as executive vice president and chief development officer for United Way Worldwide. There, she provides leadership to drive the organization’s revenue strategy, including its collaborative outreach to local voices across the globe. She joins Equal Time to talk about the role of nonprofits in identifying solutions to today’s most pressing problems, such as food and housing insecurity, climate change, and economic mobility. And she shares her thoughts about how we all benefit when folks give back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In a hectic time of preparation for the holidays, it’s important to remember those who may be struggling, a message elevated by United Way. Alice Archabal brings more than 20 years of experience driving results for mission- driven organizations to her work as executive vice president and chief development officer for United Way Worldwide. There, she provides leadership to drive the organization’s revenue strategy, including its collaborative outreach to local voices across the globe. She joins Equal Time to talk about the role of nonprofits in identifying solutions to today’s most pressing problems, such as food and housing insecurity, climate change, and economic mobility. And she shares her thoughts about how we all benefit when folks give back.

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]]> 1475 no CQ Budget: Crunch time for topline funding deal, supplemental House Republicans are digging in for a fight over fiscal 2024 spending levels that Democrats in both chambers and many GOP senators thought were settled months ago, while an emergency war funding package remains in limbo. CQ Roll Call's Peter Cohn and Aidan Quigley discuss the stakes for lawmakers as they prepare to head for the exits as the holiday season approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:19:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call House Republicans are digging in for a fight over fiscal 2024 spending levels that Democrats in both chambers and many GOP senators thought were settled months ago, while an emergency war funding package remains in limbo. CQ Roll Call's Peter Cohn and Aidan Quigley discuss the stakes for lawmakers as they prepare to head for the exits as the holiday season approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House Republicans are digging in for a fight over fiscal 2024 spending levels that Democrats in both chambers and many GOP senators thought were settled months ago, while an emergency war funding package remains in limbo. CQ Roll Call's Peter Cohn and Aidan Quigley discuss the stakes for lawmakers as they prepare to head for the exits as the holiday season approaches.

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]]> 1864 no Political Theater: The view from 2073: What political stories this year will be relevant in 50 years? As political journalists, it is easy to get wrapped up in the story of the day. Elections and court decisions. Wars and strikes. Retirements and deaths. But what news events will endure and mark this year as unique? Fifty years ago, in 1973, we had the Watergate, Roe v. Wade and more. Nathan Gonzales joins the podcast to consider what political stories will stand out in half a century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call As political journalists, it is easy to get wrapped up in the story of the day. Elections and court decisions. Wars and strikes. Retirements and deaths. But what news events will endure and mark this year as unique? Fifty years ago, in 1973, we had the Watergate, Roe v. Wade and more. Nathan Gonzales joins the podcast to consider what political stories will stand out in half a century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As political journalists, it is easy to get wrapped up in the story of the day. Elections and court decisions. Wars and strikes. Retirements and deaths. But what news events will endure and mark this year as unique? Fifty years ago, in 1973, we had the Watergate, Roe v. Wade and more. Nathan Gonzales joins the podcast to consider what political stories will stand out in half a century.

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]]> 2082 no Hard slog on war funds and appropriations Negotiations over both emergency war funds and fiscal 2024 appropriations are proceeding at a snail's pace with little time left before the scheduled Christmas recess. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and John M. Donnelly discuss the state of play, as well as how much defense money is appropriated without any request from the Pentagon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Dec 2023 18:31:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Negotiations over both emergency war funds and fiscal 2024 appropriations are proceeding at a snail's pace with little time left before the scheduled Christmas recess. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and John M. Donnelly discuss the state of play, as well as how much defense money is appropriated without any request from the Pentagon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Negotiations over both emergency war funds and fiscal 2024 appropriations are proceeding at a snail's pace with little time left before the scheduled Christmas recess. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and John M. Donnelly discuss the state of play, as well as how much defense money is appropriated without any request from the Pentagon.

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]]> 1829 no Political Theater - Facing backlash: LGBTQ+ families in 'We Live Here: The Midwest' The recent elevation of Rep. Mike Johnson to be Speaker of the House has brought up questions about the Louisiana Republican’s record and positions in several areas, particularly his opposition to equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community. Filmmakers Melinda Maerker and David Miller have a new documentary for Hulu, “We Live Here: The Midwest,” which gives voice to the LGBTQ+ community in places that are not hospitable to them, and they join the podcast to discuss their project and its message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Nov 2023 19:45:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The recent elevation of Rep. Mike Johnson to be Speaker of the House has brought up questions about the Louisiana Republican’s record and positions in several areas, particularly his opposition to equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community. Filmmakers Melinda Maerker and David Miller have a new documentary for Hulu, “We Live Here: The Midwest,” which gives voice to the LGBTQ+ community in places that are not hospitable to them, and they join the podcast to discuss their project and its message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The recent elevation of Rep. Mike Johnson to be Speaker of the House has brought up questions about the Louisiana Republican’s record and positions in several areas, particularly his opposition to equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community. Filmmakers Melinda Maerker and David Miller have a new documentary for Hulu, “We Live Here: The Midwest,” which gives voice to the LGBTQ+ community in places that are not hospitable to them, and they join the podcast to discuss their project and its message.

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]]> 1708 no Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: What’s at stake for communities of color in the global climate crisis Dr. Beverly Wright has been a leading voice on the impact of the global climate crisis for decades, spreading awareness, working on solutions and educating the next generations. As executive director of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice, an organization she founded 30 years ago, and a member of the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council, she is the heart of the environmental justice movement. With the Biden administration’s rollout of billions to help communities combat the effects of climate change, and the United Nations Climate Change Conference convening in the United Arab Emirates through Dec. 12, the spotlight is on the issue and efforts to help vulnerable countries cope with the crisis. At COP28, Dr. Wright is sharing her organization’s work, and amplifying the voices of those most impacted — communities of color and indigenous people, particularly those in the Global South. She joins Equal Time to discuss her mission and her message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Nov 2023 19:45:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Dr. Beverly Wright has been a leading voice on the impact of the global climate crisis for decades, spreading awareness, working on solutions and educating the next generations. As executive director of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice, an organization she founded 30 years ago, and a member of the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council, she is the heart of the environmental justice movement. With the Biden administration’s rollout of billions to help communities combat the effects of climate change, and the United Nations Climate Change Conference convening in the United Arab Emirates through Dec. 12, the spotlight is on the issue and efforts to help vulnerable countries cope with the crisis. At COP28, Dr. Wright is sharing her organization’s work, and amplifying the voices of those most impacted — communities of color and indigenous people, particularly those in the Global South. She joins Equal Time to discuss her mission and her message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dr. Beverly Wright has been a leading voice on the impact of the global climate crisis for decades, spreading awareness, working on solutions and educating the next generations. As executive director of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice, an organization she founded 30 years ago, and a member of the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council, she is the heart of the environmental justice movement. With the Biden administration’s rollout of billions to help communities combat the effects of climate change, and the United Nations Climate Change Conference convening in the United Arab Emirates through Dec. 12, the spotlight is on the issue and efforts to help vulnerable countries cope with the crisis. At COP28, Dr. Wright is sharing her organization’s work, and amplifying the voices of those most impacted — communities of color and indigenous people, particularly those in the Global South. She joins Equal Time to discuss her mission and her message.

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]]> 2249 no CQ Budget: Stormy talks ahead Lawmakers averted a shutdown as they left town for Thanksgiving but left a mountain of unfinished business. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Peter Cohn outline what is needed to salvage fiscal 2024 appropriations and an emergency spending package for Israel, Ukraine and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:49:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Lawmakers averted a shutdown as they left town for Thanksgiving but left a mountain of unfinished business. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Peter Cohn outline what is needed to salvage fiscal 2024 appropriations and an emergency spending package for Israel, Ukraine and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lawmakers averted a shutdown as they left town for Thanksgiving but left a mountain of unfinished business. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Peter Cohn outline what is needed to salvage fiscal 2024 appropriations and an emergency spending package for Israel, Ukraine and more.

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]]> 1778 no CQ Budget: Showdown week for stopgap funding Congressional leaders have until Friday to shepherd a short-term funding extension through both chambers to avoid a partial government shutdown. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Paul M. Krawzak outline the challenges ahead and what to watch for as the final votes near. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:46:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Congressional leaders have until Friday to shepherd a short-term funding extension through both chambers to avoid a partial government shutdown. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Paul M. Krawzak outline the challenges ahead and what to watch for as the final votes near. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congressional leaders have until Friday to shepherd a short-term funding extension through both chambers to avoid a partial government shutdown. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Paul M. Krawzak outline the challenges ahead and what to watch for as the final votes near.

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]]> 1596 no Political Theater: The harrowing journey out of North Korea in ‘Beyond Utopia’ If you know anyone who clings to antiquated notions that documentary films are dry affairs, kindly refer them to “Beyond Utopia,” Madeleine Gavin’s movie about the perilous paths North Korean defectors and their allies take to get them safely out of one of the world’s most repressive and cloistered countries. In addition to addressing the important issues about a geopolitical hot-spot, the filmmaking here makes for a compelling adventure. Director Madeleine Gavin and Producer Sue Mi Terry join the Political Theater podcast to discuss their project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:24:00 -0000 Political Theater: The harrowing journey out of North Korea in ‘Beyond Utopia’ full CQ Roll Call If you know anyone who clings to antiquated notions that documentary films are dry affairs, kindly refer them to “Beyond Utopia,” Madeleine Gavin’s movie about the perilous paths North Korean defectors and their allies take to get them safely out of one of the world’s most repressive and cloistered countries. In addition to addressing the important issues about a geopolitical hot-spot, the filmmaking here makes for a compelling adventure. Director Madeleine Gavin and Producer Sue Mi Terry join the Political Theater podcast to discuss their project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices If you know anyone who clings to antiquated notions that documentary films are dry affairs, kindly refer them to “Beyond Utopia,” Madeleine Gavin’s movie about the perilous paths North Korean defectors and their allies take to get them safely out of one of the world’s most repressive and cloistered countries. In addition to addressing the important issues about a geopolitical hot-spot, the filmmaking here makes for a compelling adventure. Director Madeleine Gavin and Producer Sue Mi Terry join the Political Theater podcast to discuss their project.

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]]> 1407 CQ budget: Funding mess ahead Congress has yet to agree on a stopgap bill to head off a Nov. 17 government shutdown while lawmakers fight over emergency spending for Israel, Ukraine and more. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Caitlin Reilly and John M. Donnelly outline the fiscal challenges for the next two weeks as the House also tries to pass full-year appropriations bills.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 Nov 2023 19:36:06 -0000 CQ budget: Funding mess ahead full CQ Roll Call Congress has yet to agree on a stopgap bill to head off a Nov. 17 government shutdown while lawmakers fight over emergency spending for Israel, Ukraine and more. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Caitlin Reilly and John M. Donnelly outline the fiscal challenges for the next two weeks as the House also tries to pass full-year appropriations bills.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress has yet to agree on a stopgap bill to head off a Nov. 17 government shutdown while lawmakers fight over emergency spending for Israel, Ukraine and more. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Caitlin Reilly and John M. Donnelly outline the fiscal challenges for the next two weeks as the House also tries to pass full-year appropriations bills. 

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]]> 1575 Political Theater: The cranky American: A tale of public polls If you’re feeling cranky about politics, you’re not alone. Public polling shows a remarkably wide swath of Americans with historically poor views of politics and politicians. Nathan Gonzales, Roll Call’s campaign analyst and publisher of Inside Elections, joins the podcast to discuss why and the campaign ramifications.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: The cranky American: A tale of public polls full CQ Roll Call If you’re feeling cranky about politics, you’re not alone. Public polling shows a remarkably wide swath of Americans with historically poor views of politics and politicians. Nathan Gonzales, Roll Call’s campaign analyst and publisher of Inside Elections, joins the podcast to discuss why and the campaign ramifications.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices If you’re feeling cranky about politics, you’re not alone. Public polling shows a remarkably wide swath of Americans with historically poor views of politics and politicians. Nathan Gonzales, Roll Call’s campaign analyst and publisher of Inside Elections, joins the podcast to discuss why and the campaign ramifications. 

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]]> 2174 CQ Budget: New speaker's agenda Newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., takes office with a hefty fiscal agenda only three weeks before the government runs out of money. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Peter Cohn outline the challenges Johnson faces to keep the government open, handle emergency spending requests and get the appropriations process back on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 27 Oct 2023 16:38:28 -0000 CQ Budget: New speaker's agenda full CQ Roll Call Newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., takes office with a hefty fiscal agenda only three weeks before the government runs out of money. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Peter Cohn outline the challenges Johnson faces to keep the government open, handle emergency spending requests and get the appropriations process back on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., takes office with a hefty fiscal agenda only three weeks before the government runs out of money. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Peter Cohn outline the challenges Johnson faces to keep the government open, handle emergency spending requests and get the appropriations process back on track.

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]]> 1873 Political Theater: Home-grown horror: The long reach of "The Exorcist" Washington is a city rooted in politics and history. It is also the home of one of the most iconic horror stories of all time, “The Exorcist.” The novel and movie, set in Georgetown, have been freaking people out for more than a half-century. Louis Bayard, author of "The Pale Blue Eye" and other novels, has written about growing up with "The Exorcist." He comes on the podcast to talk about that and why horror resonates, especially in places like D.C.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:07:16 -0000 Political Theater: Home-grown horror: The long reach of "The Exorcist" full CQ Roll Call Washington is a city rooted in politics and history. It is also the home of one of the most iconic horror stories of all time, “The Exorcist.” The novel and movie, set in Georgetown, have been freaking people out for more than a half-century. Louis Bayard, author of "The Pale Blue Eye" and other novels, has written about growing up with "The Exorcist." He comes on the podcast to talk about that and why horror resonates, especially in places like D.C.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Washington is a city rooted in politics and history. It is also the home of one of the most iconic horror stories of all time, “The Exorcist.” The novel and movie, set in Georgetown, have been freaking people out for more than a half-century. Louis Bayard, author of "The Pale Blue Eye" and other novels, has written about growing up with "The Exorcist." He comes on the podcast to talk about that and why horror resonates, especially in places like D.C. 

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]]> 1776 CQ Budget: Scramble for speakership House Republicans headed back to the drawing boards this week in search of a speaker nominee who could win a majority vote. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Laura Weiss and Paul M. Krawzak dissect the new crop of candidates and how the race might unfold. They also assess the White House request for $106 billion in emergency aid for Ukraine, Israel and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:14:59 -0000 CQ Budget: Scramble for speakership full CQ Roll Call House Republicans headed back to the drawing boards this week in search of a speaker nominee who could win a majority vote. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Laura Weiss and Paul M. Krawzak dissect the new crop of candidates and how the race might unfold. They also assess the White House request for $106 billion in emergency aid for Ukraine, Israel and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House Republicans headed back to the drawing boards this week in search of a speaker nominee who could win a majority vote. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Laura Weiss and Paul M. Krawzak dissect the new crop of candidates and how the race might unfold. They also assess the White House request for $106 billion in emergency aid for Ukraine, Israel and more.

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]]> 1595 Political Theater: The times, they are confusing: Why is Congress like this? A speaker is deposed. Members of Congress gets indicted. A former president stands trial. Things feel unsteady, even dangerous. Has it ever been like this before? And will it change? Molly Reynolds, senior fellow in governance studies at the Brookings Institution, discusses what’s going on in Congress.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:13:00 -0000 Political Theater: The times, they are confusing: Why is Congress like this? full CQ Roll Call A speaker is deposed. Members of Congress gets indicted. A former president stands trial. Things feel unsteady, even dangerous. Has it ever been like this before? And will it change? Molly Reynolds, senior fellow in governance studies at the Brookings Institution, discusses what’s going on in Congress.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A speaker is deposed. Members of Congress gets indicted. A former president stands trial. Things feel unsteady, even dangerous. Has it ever been like this before? And will it change? Molly Reynolds, senior fellow in governance studies at the Brookings Institution, discusses what’s going on in Congress. 

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]]> 2133 CQ Budget: Race for the gavel Divisions among the Republican conference have left the House without a speaker for two weeks. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Laura Weiss and Aidan Quigley dissect the battle for the speaker's gavel and what it means for the appropriations process and tax policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:40:40 -0000 CQ Budget: Race for the gavel full CQ Roll Call Divisions among the Republican conference have left the House without a speaker for two weeks. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Laura Weiss and Aidan Quigley dissect the battle for the speaker's gavel and what it means for the appropriations process and tax policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Divisions among the Republican conference have left the House without a speaker for two weeks. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Laura Weiss and Aidan Quigley dissect the battle for the speaker's gavel and what it means for the appropriations process and tax policy.

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]]> 1724 Political Theater: The fall of the House of ... Representatives The instability of the House of Representatives is on full display, with this week seeing the first-ever ouster of a speaker, which led to the first-ever use of continuity of government rules to install a speaker pro tempore to preside over the institution until the chamber can elect its next speaker. And, if you remember how that went in January, it is uncertain how long that will take. Political Theater podcast host pro tempore Herb Jackson and Roll Call editor at large John Bennett walk us through what has happened and what we'll be watching as the leadership race for a person in the presidential line of succession unfolds in an uncertain time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:26:00 -0000 Political Theater: The fall of the House of ... Representatives full CQ Roll Call The instability of the House of Representatives is on full display, with this week seeing the first-ever ouster of a speaker, which led to the first-ever use of continuity of government rules to install a speaker pro tempore to preside over the institution until the chamber can elect its next speaker. And, if you remember how that went in January, it is uncertain how long that will take. Political Theater podcast host pro tempore Herb Jackson and Roll Call editor at large John Bennett walk us through what has happened and what we'll be watching as the leadership race for a person in the presidential line of succession unfolds in an uncertain time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The instability of the House of Representatives is on full display, with this week seeing the first-ever ouster of a speaker, which led to the first-ever use of continuity of government rules to install a speaker pro tempore to preside over the institution until the chamber can elect its next speaker. And, if you remember how that went in January, it is uncertain how long that will take. Political Theater podcast host pro tempore Herb Jackson and Roll Call editor at large John Bennett walk us through what has happened and what we'll be watching as the leadership race for a person in the presidential line of succession unfolds in an uncertain time.

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]]> 1858 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: Transforming Alabama – and young voters. Nothing is off the table Since the Voting Rights Act of 1965 opened the franchise to all Americans, Alabama has often been at the center of voting debates. This year is no exception. New maps ordered by and approved by the courts after a contentious yearslong battle, could give the state’s Black voters a greater voice, and affect the balance of power in Congress after the 2024 elections. But it all depends on turnout. Formerly a candidate, Dr. Adia Winfrey is now focused on voter mobilization and education through her organization, Transform Alabama, and sometimes uses some of the “hip-hop” strategies that energized her campaign. Student ambassador Maurice Gray is a believer, and has joined the cause to urge young people to care – and to vote. Both join this episode of Equal Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: Transforming Alabama – and young voters. Nothing is off the table full CQ Roll Call Since the Voting Rights Act of 1965 opened the franchise to all Americans, Alabama has often been at the center of voting debates. This year is no exception. New maps ordered by and approved by the courts after a contentious yearslong battle, could give the state’s Black voters a greater voice, and affect the balance of power in Congress after the 2024 elections. But it all depends on turnout. Formerly a candidate, Dr. Adia Winfrey is now focused on voter mobilization and education through her organization, Transform Alabama, and sometimes uses some of the “hip-hop” strategies that energized her campaign. Student ambassador Maurice Gray is a believer, and has joined the cause to urge young people to care – and to vote. Both join this episode of Equal Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Since the Voting Rights Act of 1965 opened the franchise to all Americans, Alabama has often been at the center of voting debates. This year is no exception. New maps ordered by and approved by the courts after a contentious yearslong battle, could give the state’s Black voters a greater voice, and affect the balance of power in Congress after the 2024 elections. But it all depends on turnout. Formerly a candidate, Dr. Adia Winfrey is now focused on voter mobilization and education through her organization, Transform Alabama, and sometimes uses some of the “hip-hop” strategies that energized her campaign. Student ambassador Maurice Gray is a believer, and has joined the cause to urge young people to care – and to vote. Both join this episode of Equal Time.

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]]> 2616 CQ Budget: Bipartisan truce Congress avoided a partial government shutdown after an abrupt change of course by Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., that triggered a threat to his leadership. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn outline the surprising turn of events, the coming fight over Ukraine aid, and the challenge of reaching a deal for full-year appropriations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Oct 2023 19:16:22 -0000 CQ Budget: Bipartisan truce full CQ Roll Call Congress avoided a partial government shutdown after an abrupt change of course by Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., that triggered a threat to his leadership. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn outline the surprising turn of events, the coming fight over Ukraine aid, and the challenge of reaching a deal for full-year appropriations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress avoided a partial government shutdown after an abrupt change of course by Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., that triggered a threat to his leadership. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn outline the surprising turn of events, the coming fight over Ukraine aid, and the challenge of reaching a deal for full-year appropriations.

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]]> 1574 Political Theater: Bob Menendez: Born to run under indictment? Sen. Bob Menendez is a New Jersey institution, and in a familiar place, running for election while fighting federal corruption charges. He has always come out on top before, but times have changed, and his Democratic colleagues are pressuring him to resign. How did Menendez get to where he is, and what are his options? Roll Call Politics Editor Herb Jackson, a man of New Jersey, walks us through it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:40:39 -0000 Political Theater: Bob Menendez: Born to run under indictment? full CQ Roll Call Sen. Bob Menendez is a New Jersey institution, and in a familiar place, running for election while fighting federal corruption charges. He has always come out on top before, but times have changed, and his Democratic colleagues are pressuring him to resign. How did Menendez get to where he is, and what are his options? Roll Call Politics Editor Herb Jackson, a man of New Jersey, walks us through it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sen. Bob Menendez is a New Jersey institution, and in a familiar place, running for election while fighting federal corruption charges. He has always come out on top before, but times have changed, and his Democratic colleagues are pressuring him to resign. How did Menendez get to where he is, and what are his options? Roll Call Politics Editor Herb Jackson, a man of New Jersey, walks us through it all.

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]]> 1894 CQ Budget: Stopgap funding troubles With a week to go before federal funding runs dry, a fight over Ukraine aid could stymie efforts to pass a short-term spending extension to head off a partial government shutdown. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and John M. Donnelly outline the battle and explain why efforts to pass full-year spending bills have faltered in both the House and Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:23:35 -0000 CQ Budget: Stopgap funding troubles full CQ Roll Call With a week to go before federal funding runs dry, a fight over Ukraine aid could stymie efforts to pass a short-term spending extension to head off a partial government shutdown. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and John M. Donnelly outline the battle and explain why efforts to pass full-year spending bills have faltered in both the House and Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With a week to go before federal funding runs dry, a fight over Ukraine aid could stymie efforts to pass a short-term spending extension to head off a partial government shutdown. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and John M. Donnelly outline the battle and explain why efforts to pass full-year spending bills have faltered in both the House and Senate.

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]]> 1978 Political Theater: In “Deadlocked,” it’s increasingly the Supreme Court’s world, and we just live in it Filmmaker Dawn Porter’s documentaries run the spectrum of the political world and process, including Bobby Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign, the legacy of Congressman John Lewis, the Tulsa massacre, Civil War spies, abortion and more. Her latest project, the mini-series “Deadlocked,” is a history of the modern Supreme Court, from the Warren Court to the present, and how politics have changed the court, and how the court has changed politics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:13:28 -0000 Political Theater: In “Deadlocked,” it’s increasingly the Supreme Court’s world, and we just live in it full CQ Roll Call Filmmaker Dawn Porter’s documentaries run the spectrum of the political world and process, including Bobby Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign, the legacy of Congressman John Lewis, the Tulsa massacre, Civil War spies, abortion and more. Her latest project, the mini-series “Deadlocked,” is a history of the modern Supreme Court, from the Warren Court to the present, and how politics have changed the court, and how the court has changed politics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Filmmaker Dawn Porter’s documentaries run the spectrum of the political world and process, including Bobby Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign, the legacy of Congressman John Lewis, the Tulsa massacre, Civil War spies, abortion and more. Her latest project, the mini-series “Deadlocked,” is a history of the modern Supreme Court, from the Warren Court to the present, and how politics have changed the court, and how the court has changed politics. 

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]]> 1666 CQ Budget: Appropriations on the skids The Senate's first fiscal 2024 spending package stalled on the floor as hard-line conservatives rebelled, while House leaders had to abandon plans to take up their Defense spending bill. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Peter Cohn and Paul M. Krawzak discuss the challenge to get appropriations back on track and House GOP efforts to reach an intraparty deal on a stopgap funding measure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Sep 2023 17:13:55 -0000 CQ Budget: Appropriations on the skids full CQ Roll Call The Senate's first fiscal 2024 spending package stalled on the floor as hard-line conservatives rebelled, while House leaders had to abandon plans to take up their Defense spending bill. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Peter Cohn and Paul M. Krawzak discuss the challenge to get appropriations back on track and House GOP efforts to reach an intraparty deal on a stopgap funding measure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Senate's first fiscal 2024 spending package stalled on the floor as hard-line conservatives rebelled, while House leaders had to abandon plans to take up their Defense spending bill. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Peter Cohn and Paul M. Krawzak discuss the challenge to get appropriations back on track and House GOP efforts to reach an intraparty deal on a stopgap funding measure.

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]]> 1806 Political Theater: If it’s September, it’s government meltdown time September is always stressful around Washington. Congress rarely even tries to pass its spending bills in time for the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30. Throw in the House GOP’s impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden, and you have even more stress. Both topics, along with another developing wild card, redistricting, are likely to help define the 2024 campaign. We discuss with Nathan Gonzales, Roll Call’s campaign analyst and the publisher of Inside Elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: If it’s September, it’s government meltdown time full CQ Roll Call September is always stressful around Washington. Congress rarely even tries to pass its spending bills in time for the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30. Throw in the House GOP’s impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden, and you have even more stress. Both topics, along with another developing wild card, redistricting, are likely to help define the 2024 campaign. We discuss with Nathan Gonzales, Roll Call’s campaign analyst and the publisher of Inside Elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices September is always stressful around Washington. Congress rarely even tries to pass its spending bills in time for the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30. Throw in the House GOP’s impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden, and you have even more stress. Both topics, along with another developing wild card, redistricting, are likely to help define the 2024 campaign. We discuss with Nathan Gonzales, Roll Call’s campaign analyst and the publisher of Inside Elections.

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]]> 1922 Equal Time: An icon's example inspires conversations and action on reparations Known for his work in the courtroom and the classroom, Harvard Law School's Charles J. Ogletree Jr. is being memorialized by the many he mentored, including former President Barack and first lady Michelle Obama. One of his students, civil rights attorney Areva Martin, was particularly inspired by his work to restore the justice historically denied to so many, including the victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. Martin represents more than 700 survivors and descendants of Palm Springs Section 14 in their quest for reparations after their community was racially targeted, burned out and bulldozed by the city of Palm Springs in the 1950s and 60s. In this episode of "Equal Time," author, activist, attorney and media personality Areva Martin joins Mary C. Curtis in a conversation some Americans would rather avoid. Is resolving America's unpaid debt to many of its citizens necessary before the country can move forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 Sep 2023 22:10:39 -0000 Equal Time: An icon's example inspires conversations and action on reparations full CQ Roll Call Known for his work in the courtroom and the classroom, Harvard Law School's Charles J. Ogletree Jr. is being memorialized by the many he mentored, including former President Barack and first lady Michelle Obama. One of his students, civil rights attorney Areva Martin, was particularly inspired by his work to restore the justice historically denied to so many, including the victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. Martin represents more than 700 survivors and descendants of Palm Springs Section 14 in their quest for reparations after their community was racially targeted, burned out and bulldozed by the city of Palm Springs in the 1950s and 60s. In this episode of "Equal Time," author, activist, attorney and media personality Areva Martin joins Mary C. Curtis in a conversation some Americans would rather avoid. Is resolving America's unpaid debt to many of its citizens necessary before the country can move forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Known for his work in the courtroom and the classroom, Harvard Law School's Charles J. Ogletree Jr. is being memorialized by the many he mentored, including former President Barack and first lady Michelle Obama. One of his students, civil rights attorney Areva Martin, was particularly inspired by his work to restore the justice historically denied to so many, including the victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. Martin represents more than 700 survivors and descendants of Palm Springs Section 14 in their quest for reparations after their community was racially targeted, burned out and bulldozed by the city of Palm Springs in the 1950s and 60s. In this episode of "Equal Time," author, activist, attorney and media personality Areva Martin joins Mary C. Curtis in a conversation some Americans would rather avoid. Is resolving America's unpaid debt to many of its citizens necessary before the country can move forward?

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]]> 2276 CQ Budget: Emergency spending clash The House and Senate may be on a collision course over an emergency spending package for Ukraine aid, disaster relief and border resources. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Peter Cohn and Paul M. Krawzak outline the fight and the politics behind it, as the first fiscal 2024 appropriations bills head to the House and Senate floors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Sep 2023 15:42:05 -0000 CQ Budget: Emergency spending clash full CQ Roll Call The House and Senate may be on a collision course over an emergency spending package for Ukraine aid, disaster relief and border resources. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Peter Cohn and Paul M. Krawzak outline the fight and the politics behind it, as the first fiscal 2024 appropriations bills head to the House and Senate floors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House and Senate may be on a collision course over an emergency spending package for Ukraine aid, disaster relief and border resources. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Peter Cohn and Paul M. Krawzak outline the fight and the politics behind it, as the first fiscal 2024 appropriations bills head to the House and Senate floors.

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]]> 1653 Political Theater: The contemporary reach of ‘Golda’ during the ‘Yom Kippur of democracy’ With “Golda,” director Guy Nattiv depicts the story of Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir’s leadership during the 1973 Yom Kippur War, bringing his affection for the paranoid thrillers of the 1970s to the screen during a time of heightened political tensions in Israel and the rest of the democratic world.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:22:44 -0000 Political Theater: The contemporary reach of ‘Golda’ during the ‘Yom Kippur of democracy’ full CQ Roll Call With “Golda,” director Guy Nattiv depicts the story of Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir’s leadership during the 1973 Yom Kippur War, bringing his affection for the paranoid thrillers of the 1970s to the screen during a time of heightened political tensions in Israel and the rest of the democratic world.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With “Golda,” director Guy Nattiv depicts the story of Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir’s leadership during the 1973 Yom Kippur War, bringing his affection for the paranoid thrillers of the 1970s to the screen during a time of heightened political tensions in Israel and the rest of the democratic world. 

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]]> 1195 CQ Budget: Spending battle preview Congress set the stage for a chaotic September session, with the House and Senate on a collision course over appropriations and the risk of a partial government shutdown already being assessed. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Aidan Quigley sum up the state of the appropriations process to date and the challenges awaiting lawmakers this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 Jul 2023 15:26:22 -0000 CQ Budget: Spending battle preview full CQ Roll Call Congress set the stage for a chaotic September session, with the House and Senate on a collision course over appropriations and the risk of a partial government shutdown already being assessed. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Aidan Quigley sum up the state of the appropriations process to date and the challenges awaiting lawmakers this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress set the stage for a chaotic September session, with the House and Senate on a collision course over appropriations and the risk of a partial government shutdown already being assessed. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Aidan Quigley sum up the state of the appropriations process to date and the challenges awaiting lawmakers this fall.

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]]> 1139 Political Theater: The 'Oppenheimer' expanded universe: Steve James' tale of atomic espionage in 'A Compassionate Spy' Steve James is a documentary filmmaker whose body of work has taken him from "Hoop Dreams" to the 2008 financial crisis and more. His latest film, "A Compassionate Spy," is about Ted Hall, a physicist who worked at Los Alamos during World War II and helped develop the atomic bomb. You may have heard something or other about the bomb lately, with Christopher Nolan’s "Oppenheimer" in theaters now and creating buzz by the gallons. Hall’s story is just as important. He took what he learned at Los Alamos and shared it with the Soviet Union, an action that continues to reverberate.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:36:17 -0000 Political Theater: The 'Oppenheimer' expanded universe: Steve James' tale of atomic espionage in 'A Compassionate Spy' full CQ Roll Call Steve James is a documentary filmmaker whose body of work has taken him from "Hoop Dreams" to the 2008 financial crisis and more. His latest film, "A Compassionate Spy," is about Ted Hall, a physicist who worked at Los Alamos during World War II and helped develop the atomic bomb. You may have heard something or other about the bomb lately, with Christopher Nolan’s "Oppenheimer" in theaters now and creating buzz by the gallons. Hall’s story is just as important. He took what he learned at Los Alamos and shared it with the Soviet Union, an action that continues to reverberate.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Steve James is a documentary filmmaker whose body of work has taken him from "Hoop Dreams" to the 2008 financial crisis and more. His latest film, "A Compassionate Spy," is about Ted Hall, a physicist who worked at Los Alamos during World War II and helped develop the atomic bomb. You may have heard something or other about the bomb lately, with Christopher Nolan’s "Oppenheimer" in theaters now and creating buzz by the gallons. Hall’s story is just as important. He took what he learned at Los Alamos and shared it with the Soviet Union, an action that continues to reverberate. 

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]]> 1670 CQ Budget: Divergent spending paths The House and Senate are moving in opposite directions on fiscal 2024 spending, as House Republicans seek deeper cuts than senators of both parties favor. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Paul M. Krawzak and Aidan Quigley assess the state of play as appropriators try to make headway before the long August recess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Jul 2023 18:59:56 -0000 CQ Budget: Divergent spending paths full CQ Roll Call The House and Senate are moving in opposite directions on fiscal 2024 spending, as House Republicans seek deeper cuts than senators of both parties favor. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Paul M. Krawzak and Aidan Quigley assess the state of play as appropriators try to make headway before the long August recess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House and Senate are moving in opposite directions on fiscal 2024 spending, as House Republicans seek deeper cuts than senators of both parties favor. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Paul M. Krawzak and Aidan Quigley assess the state of play as appropriators try to make headway before the long August recess.

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]]> 1928 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: Can the U.S. military still lead the way on civil rights? Executive Order 9981. President Harry Truman signed it on July 26, 1948, creating the President’s Committee on Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Services, mandating the desegregation of the U.S. military. As the Truman Library Institute in Washington hosts a commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the landmark decision with a civil rights symposium, there are questions, as well. Some of today’s elected officials have even derided the merit of diversity in the military and as an American value, making it a part of the so-called “culture war.” Yet the order changed the country – and lives. In a ground-breaking 35-year-career, Adm. Michelle Howard (Retired) was the first woman to become a four-star admiral in the U.S. Navy, the first Black woman to captain a U.S. naval ship and the first woman graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy to become an admiral. In this episode of “Equal Time,” she speaks with host Mary C. Curtis about not only history and her story, but also the importance of diversity in building today's military -- and the way forward.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: Can the U.S. military still lead the way on civil rights? full CQ Roll Call Executive Order 9981. President Harry Truman signed it on July 26, 1948, creating the President’s Committee on Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Services, mandating the desegregation of the U.S. military. As the Truman Library Institute in Washington hosts a commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the landmark decision with a civil rights symposium, there are questions, as well. Some of today’s elected officials have even derided the merit of diversity in the military and as an American value, making it a part of the so-called “culture war.” Yet the order changed the country – and lives. In a ground-breaking 35-year-career, Adm. Michelle Howard (Retired) was the first woman to become a four-star admiral in the U.S. Navy, the first Black woman to captain a U.S. naval ship and the first woman graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy to become an admiral. In this episode of “Equal Time,” she speaks with host Mary C. Curtis about not only history and her story, but also the importance of diversity in building today's military -- and the way forward.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Executive Order 9981. President Harry Truman signed it on July 26, 1948, creating the President’s Committee on Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Services, mandating the desegregation of the U.S. military. As the Truman Library Institute in Washington hosts a commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the landmark decision with a civil rights symposium, there are questions, as well. Some of today’s elected officials have even derided the merit of diversity in the military and as an American value, making it a part of the so-called “culture war.” Yet the order changed the country – and lives. In a ground-breaking 35-year-career, Adm. Michelle Howard (Retired) was the first woman to become a four-star admiral in the U.S. Navy, the first Black woman to captain a U.S. naval ship and the first woman graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy to become an admiral. In this episode of “Equal Time,” she speaks with host Mary C. Curtis about not only history and her story, but also the importance of diversity in building today's military -- and the way forward. 


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]]> 3016 CQ Budget: Appropriations collision course The House and Senate appear to be on a collision course over fiscal 2024 spending, while pressure builds in the Senate for an emergency supplemental bill for defense, disaster relief and more. In a special hour-long webinar, CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Paul M. Krawzak discuss the state of the appropriations process, prospects for avoiding a partial government shutdown, and the coming battle over emergency spending. A chart showing House and Senate spending allocations that is discussed in the webinar can be found here: https://plus.cq.com/doc/news-7776770?3&srcpage=home&srcsec=ina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:00:59 -0000 CQ Budget: Appropriations collision course full CQ Roll Call The House and Senate appear to be on a collision course over fiscal 2024 spending, while pressure builds in the Senate for an emergency supplemental bill for defense, disaster relief and more. In a special hour-long webinar, CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Paul M. Krawzak discuss the state of the appropriations process, prospects for avoiding a partial government shutdown, and the coming battle over emergency spending. A chart showing House and Senate spending allocations that is discussed in the webinar can be found here: https://plus.cq.com/doc/news-7776770?3&srcpage=home&srcsec=ina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House and Senate appear to be on a collision course over fiscal 2024 spending, while pressure builds in the Senate for an emergency supplemental bill for defense, disaster relief and more. In a special hour-long webinar, CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Paul M. Krawzak discuss the state of the appropriations process, prospects for avoiding a partial government shutdown, and the coming battle over emergency spending.

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]]> 3607 Political Theater: I know what you did this summer What's the difference between launching a political campaign on June 30 and July 10? Does it really matter? Here to explain why it does is Nathan Gonzales, Roll Call’s Election Analyst and the publisher of Inside Elections. We also talk about sharks, ditches and an unlikely double feature of "The Skulls" and "Back to School." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:57:50 -0000 Political Theater: I know what you did this summer full CQ Roll Call What's the difference between launching a political campaign on June 30 and July 10? Does it really matter? Here to explain why it does is Nathan Gonzales, Roll Call’s Election Analyst and the publisher of Inside Elections. We also talk about sharks, ditches and an unlikely double feature of "The Skulls" and "Back to School." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What's the difference between launching a political campaign on June 30 and July 10? Does it really matter? Here to explain why it does is Nathan Gonzales, Roll Call’s Election Analyst and the publisher of Inside Elections. We also talk about sharks, ditches and an unlikely double feature of "The Skulls" and "Back to School."

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]]> 1834 CQ Budget: Defense budget uncertainty Even with a bipartisan defense spending cap in place, the size and shape of a fiscal 2024 defense budget is still a wild card. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and John M. Donnelly outline the factors that could make defense spending much larger -- or smaller -- than the budget caps deal envisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:17:04 -0000 CQ Budget: Defense budget uncertainty full CQ Roll Call Even with a bipartisan defense spending cap in place, the size and shape of a fiscal 2024 defense budget is still a wild card. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and John M. Donnelly outline the factors that could make defense spending much larger -- or smaller -- than the budget caps deal envisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Even with a bipartisan defense spending cap in place, the size and shape of a fiscal 2024 defense budget is still a wild card. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and John M. Donnelly outline the factors that could make defense spending much larger -- or smaller -- than the budget caps deal envisions.

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]]> 1623 CQ Budget: Spending allocations clash Senate appropriators approved spending allocations for their 12 annual bills in a party-line vote, setting up a clash with their House counterparts. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley, and Paul M. Krawzak assess the state of the appropriations process and a new push by Donald Trump to claim more executive authority over spending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Jun 2023 19:27:54 -0000 CQ Budget: Spending allocations clash full CQ Roll Call Senate appropriators approved spending allocations for their 12 annual bills in a party-line vote, setting up a clash with their House counterparts. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley, and Paul M. Krawzak assess the state of the appropriations process and a new push by Donald Trump to claim more executive authority over spending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Senate appropriators approved spending allocations for their 12 annual bills in a party-line vote, setting up a clash with their House counterparts. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley, and Paul M. Krawzak assess the state of the appropriations process and a new push by Donald Trump to claim more executive authority over spending.

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]]> 1804 Political Theater: Chronicling one year of the post-Dobbs world June 24 marks the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that overturned Roe v. Wade and the federal right to an abortion. Amanda Becker, a former Roll Caller who writes about politics for the 19th and just completed a Nieman Fellowship at Harvard, is writing a book about the immediate fallout of the decision. She joins the podcast to talk about her work and reporting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:24:45 -0000 Political Theater: Chronicling one year of the post-Dobbs world full CQ Roll Call June 24 marks the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that overturned Roe v. Wade and the federal right to an abortion. Amanda Becker, a former Roll Caller who writes about politics for the 19th and just completed a Nieman Fellowship at Harvard, is writing a book about the immediate fallout of the decision. She joins the podcast to talk about her work and reporting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices June 24 marks the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that overturned Roe v. Wade and the federal right to an abortion. Amanda Becker, a former Roll Caller who writes about politics for the 19th and just completed a Nieman Fellowship at Harvard, is writing a book about the immediate fallout of the decision. She joins the podcast to talk about her work and reporting. 

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]]> 1229 CQ Budget: Partisan clash on spending and taxes House Republicans approved lower fiscal 2024 spending levels than provided in a bipartisan debt limit deal, while Senate appropriators pledged to stick to the higher deal-backed levels. And House GOP tax writers approved a package of tax cuts that Democrats said would increase deficits. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Laura Weiss dissect the partisan battles over appropriations and tax cuts that show no sign of easing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Jun 2023 19:01:45 -0000 CQ Budget: Partisan clash on spending and taxes full CQ Roll Call House Republicans approved lower fiscal 2024 spending levels than provided in a bipartisan debt limit deal, while Senate appropriators pledged to stick to the higher deal-backed levels. And House GOP tax writers approved a package of tax cuts that Democrats said would increase deficits. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Laura Weiss dissect the partisan battles over appropriations and tax cuts that show no sign of easing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House Republicans approved lower fiscal 2024 spending levels than provided in a bipartisan debt limit deal, while Senate appropriators pledged to stick to the higher deal-backed levels. And House GOP tax writers approved a package of tax cuts that Democrats said would increase deficits. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Laura Weiss dissect the partisan battles over appropriations and tax cuts that show no sign of easing.

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]]> 2036 Political Theater: DC/DOX adds another diverse layer to Washington's film community Washington is a film capital, home to a diverse slate of festivals to match a diverse slate of interests and people. This week, the DC/DOX festival gets under way with dozens of documentary features on topics ranging from the war in Ukraine, the Supreme Court, Joan Baez, Steph Curry and more. DC/DOX co-founder Sky Sitney joins the podcast to talk about movies, creating a community and even Kim's Video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: DC/DOX adds another diverse layer to Washington's film community full CQ Roll Call Washington is a film capital, home to a diverse slate of festivals to match a diverse slate of interests and people. This week, the DC/DOX festival gets under way with dozens of documentary features on topics ranging from the war in Ukraine, the Supreme Court, Joan Baez, Steph Curry and more. DC/DOX co-founder Sky Sitney joins the podcast to talk about movies, creating a community and even Kim's Video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Washington is a film capital, home to a diverse slate of festivals to match a diverse slate of interests and people. This week, the DC/DOX festival gets under way with dozens of documentary features on topics ranging from the war in Ukraine, the Supreme Court, Joan Baez, Steph Curry and more. DC/DOX co-founder Sky Sitney joins the podcast to talk about movies, creating a community and even Kim's Video.

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]]> 1318 CQ Budget: Conservatives revolt A group of hardcore conservatives staged a protest that brought House business to a halt, partly over spending levels approved in a bipartisan debt limit package. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Peter Cohn and Aidan Quigley examine the protest and what it means for an already divisive appropriations process that is sending the House and Senate off in different directions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Jun 2023 20:14:36 -0000 CQ Budget: Conservatives revolt full CQ Roll Call A group of hardcore conservatives staged a protest that brought House business to a halt, partly over spending levels approved in a bipartisan debt limit package. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Peter Cohn and Aidan Quigley examine the protest and what it means for an already divisive appropriations process that is sending the House and Senate off in different directions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A group of hardcore conservatives staged a protest that brought House business to a halt, partly over spending levels approved in a bipartisan debt limit package. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Peter Cohn and Aidan Quigley examine the protest and what it means for an already divisive appropriations process that is sending the House and Senate off in different directions.

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]]> 1751 Political Theater: Taking flight: Ondi Timoner’s ‘Last Flight Home’ Good documentaries tell stories that work on multiple levels. Filmmaker Ondi Timoner’s “Last Flight Home” does this by portraying a family as it prepares for the loss of its patriarch, who has chosen to end his life, and documenting a very specific time in our history, when the most personal medical and health care choices are the sources of monumental political debate. The fact that the family is Timoner’s gives the movie an extra resonance, and she is sharing not just the movie but her perspective on the politics surrounding it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:39:06 -0000 Political Theater: Taking flight: Ondi Timoner’s ‘Last Flight Home’ full CQ Roll Call Good documentaries tell stories that work on multiple levels. Filmmaker Ondi Timoner’s “Last Flight Home” does this by portraying a family as it prepares for the loss of its patriarch, who has chosen to end his life, and documenting a very specific time in our history, when the most personal medical and health care choices are the sources of monumental political debate. The fact that the family is Timoner’s gives the movie an extra resonance, and she is sharing not just the movie but her perspective on the politics surrounding it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Good documentaries tell stories that work on multiple levels. Filmmaker Ondi Timoner’s “Last Flight Home” does this by portraying a family as it prepares for the loss of its patriarch, who has chosen to end his life, and documenting a very specific time in our history, when the most personal medical and health care choices are the sources of monumental political debate. The fact that the family is Timoner’s gives the movie an extra resonance, and she is sharing not just the movie but her perspective on the politics surrounding it.

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]]> 1615 CQ Budget: Debt limit deal examined The bipartisan deal to suspend the debt limit into 2025 ended months of partisan wrangling, heated rhetoric and some contentious rounds of negotiating. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Peter Cohn and Lindsey McPherson dissect the deal's political ramifications and what it means for the appropriations process this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 Jun 2023 18:06:23 -0000 CQ Budget: Debt limit deal examined full CQ Roll Call The bipartisan deal to suspend the debt limit into 2025 ended months of partisan wrangling, heated rhetoric and some contentious rounds of negotiating. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Peter Cohn and Lindsey McPherson dissect the deal's political ramifications and what it means for the appropriations process this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The bipartisan deal to suspend the debt limit into 2025 ended months of partisan wrangling, heated rhetoric and some contentious rounds of negotiating. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Peter Cohn and Lindsey McPherson dissect the deal's political ramifications and what it means for the appropriations process this year.

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]]> 1926 CQ Budget: Debt limit deal explained The bipartisan deal to suspend the debt limit until 2025 is more complicated than advertised, with side deals constructed to let both parties describe the measure to their own advantage. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Paul M. Krawzak and Aidan Quigley explain the deal and its prospects for passage in the House and Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 30 May 2023 16:02:25 -0000 CQ Budget: Debt limit deal explained full CQ Roll Call The bipartisan deal to suspend the debt limit until 2025 is more complicated than advertised, with side deals constructed to let both parties describe the measure to their own advantage. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Paul M. Krawzak and Aidan Quigley explain the deal and its prospects for passage in the House and Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The bipartisan deal to suspend the debt limit until 2025 is more complicated than advertised, with side deals constructed to let both parties describe the measure to their own advantage. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Paul M. Krawzak and Aidan Quigley explain the deal and its prospects for passage in the House and Senate.

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]]> 1790 Political Theater: When 'Yellowstone' came to Capitol Hill "Yellowstone" and its related series are a cultural phenomenon, and have provided Native Americans a voice and platform that breaks boundaries. Two of the actors in the series, Mo Brings Plenty and Michael Spears, discuss their recent visit to Capitol Hill, Native representation in movies and pop culture and what makes "Yellowstone" different.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 May 2023 14:09:35 -0000 Political Theater: When 'Yellowstone' came to Capitol Hill full CQ Roll Call "Yellowstone" and its related series are a cultural phenomenon, and have provided Native Americans a voice and platform that breaks boundaries. Two of the actors in the series, Mo Brings Plenty and Michael Spears, discuss their recent visit to Capitol Hill, Native representation in movies and pop culture and what makes "Yellowstone" different.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "Yellowstone" and its related series are a cultural phenomenon, and have provided Native Americans a voice and platform that breaks boundaries. Two of the actors in the series, Mo Brings Plenty and Michael Spears, discuss their recent visit to Capitol Hill, Native representation in movies and pop culture and what makes "Yellowstone" different. 

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]]> 1996 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: Why mental health policy is personal and political Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has described mental health as “the defining public health crisis of our time.” He has used his position and megaphone to highlight how the country is doing and where it falls short, particularly in the treatment of young people who are suffering. It’s a complex topic worthy of discussion, and not just in May -- Mental Health Awareness Month. How can the mental health of young people in America be protected from influences that could harm? Legislators are taking note; but is it enough? Equal Time host Mary C. Curtis speaks with Julie Scelfo, executive director of Get Media Savvy, a nonprofit initiative devoted to fighting media chaos and fostering media literacy, about what is needed from policymakers and the public to tackle the youth mental health crisis and rebuild “our civic fabric.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 May 2023 13:51:01 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: Why mental health policy is personal and political full CQ Roll Call Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has described mental health as “the defining public health crisis of our time.” He has used his position and megaphone to highlight how the country is doing and where it falls short, particularly in the treatment of young people who are suffering. It’s a complex topic worthy of discussion, and not just in May -- Mental Health Awareness Month. How can the mental health of young people in America be protected from influences that could harm? Legislators are taking note; but is it enough? Equal Time host Mary C. Curtis speaks with Julie Scelfo, executive director of Get Media Savvy, a nonprofit initiative devoted to fighting media chaos and fostering media literacy, about what is needed from policymakers and the public to tackle the youth mental health crisis and rebuild “our civic fabric.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has described mental health as “the defining public health crisis of our time.” He has used his position and megaphone to highlight how the country is doing and where it falls short, particularly in the treatment of young people who are suffering. It’s a complex topic worthy of discussion, and not just in May -- Mental Health Awareness Month. How can the mental health of young people in America be protected from influences that could harm? Legislators are taking note; but is it enough? Equal Time host Mary C. Curtis speaks with Julie Scelfo, executive director of Get Media Savvy, a nonprofit initiative devoted to fighting media chaos and fostering media literacy, about what is needed from policymakers and the public to tackle the youth mental health crisis and rebuild “our civic fabric.” 

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]]> 2285 CQ Budget: Spending caps struggle A bipartisan deal on a debt limit increase hinges mostly on resolving a fight over how to scale back discretionary spending. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Aidan Quigley explain what the fight is about and what it means for this year's appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 May 2023 18:19:20 -0000 CQ Budget: Spending caps struggle full CQ Roll Call A bipartisan deal on a debt limit increase hinges mostly on resolving a fight over how to scale back discretionary spending. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Aidan Quigley explain what the fight is about and what it means for this year's appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A bipartisan deal on a debt limit increase hinges mostly on resolving a fight over how to scale back discretionary spending. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Aidan Quigley explain what the fight is about and what it means for this year's appropriations process.

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]]> 1419 Political Theater: The Capital Challenge race, explained The annual Capital Challenge foot race is a unique gathering of the three branches of government and the journalists who cover them: a three-mile, mid-week, morning race of about 600 people that raises money for youth financial literacy. But there is more going on beyond folks pounding the pavement. CQ Roll Call's Health Team Editor Jessica Wehrman, a long-time runner of the race herself, coordinated our many teams this year and lets us know how it all went. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 May 2023 12:40:25 -0000 Political Theater: The Capital Challenge race, explained full CQ Roll Call The annual Capital Challenge foot race is a unique gathering of the three branches of government and the journalists who cover them: a three-mile, mid-week, morning race of about 600 people that raises money for youth financial literacy. But there is more going on beyond folks pounding the pavement. CQ Roll Call's Health Team Editor Jessica Wehrman, a long-time runner of the race herself, coordinated our many teams this year and lets us know how it all went. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The annual Capital Challenge foot race is a unique gathering of the three branches of government and the journalists who cover them: a three-mile, mid-week, morning race of about 600 people that raises money for youth financial literacy. But there is more going on beyond folks pounding the pavement. CQ Roll Call's Health Team Editor Jessica Wehrman, a long-time runner of the race herself, coordinated our many teams this year and lets us know how it all went.

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]]> 1248 CQ Budget: Debt limit drama Pressure for a deal to raise the debt limit is building as President Joe Biden meets with congressional leaders for a second time this week. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Laura Weiss and Ellyn Ferguson outline the latest on debt limit negotiations and where things stand on the effort to produce a new farm bill by September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 May 2023 19:27:53 -0000 CQ Budget: Debt limit drama full CQ Roll Call Pressure for a deal to raise the debt limit is building as President Joe Biden meets with congressional leaders for a second time this week. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Laura Weiss and Ellyn Ferguson outline the latest on debt limit negotiations and where things stand on the effort to produce a new farm bill by September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Pressure for a deal to raise the debt limit is building as President Joe Biden meets with congressional leaders for a second time this week. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Laura Weiss and Ellyn Ferguson outline the latest on debt limit negotiations and where things stand on the effort to produce a new farm bill by September.

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]]> 1927 Political Theater: The most vulnerable 2024 incumbents, so far It is a Roll Call tradition: identifying the most vulnerable House and Senate incumbents each election cycle. And for our first look at the franchise for 2024, we will discuss the 20 on the hot seat whom we have put on the list with Herb Jackson, Roll Call’s politics editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 12 May 2023 18:09:59 -0000 Political Theater: The most vulnerable 2024 incumbents, so far full CQ Roll Call It is a Roll Call tradition: identifying the most vulnerable House and Senate incumbents each election cycle. And for our first look at the franchise for 2024, we will discuss the 20 on the hot seat whom we have put on the list with Herb Jackson, Roll Call’s politics editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It is a Roll Call tradition: identifying the most vulnerable House and Senate incumbents each election cycle. And for our first look at the franchise for 2024, we will discuss the 20 on the hot seat whom we have put on the list with Herb Jackson, Roll Call’s politics editor.

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]]> 2622 CQ Budget: Presidential engagement After months of stalemate, President Joe Biden will sit down with the top four congressional leaders Tuesday to talk about how to raise the debt limit to avoid economic calamity next month when the government's borrowing authority is expected to run dry. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Peter Cohn and Aidan Quigley assess the chances for a bipartisan deal, how long it might take, and what the standoff means for fiscal 2024 appropriations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 May 2023 15:19:54 -0000 CQ Budget: Presidential engagement full CQ Roll Call After months of stalemate, President Joe Biden will sit down with the top four congressional leaders Tuesday to talk about how to raise the debt limit to avoid economic calamity next month when the government's borrowing authority is expected to run dry. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Peter Cohn and Aidan Quigley assess the chances for a bipartisan deal, how long it might take, and what the standoff means for fiscal 2024 appropriations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After months of stalemate, President Joe Biden will sit down with the top four congressional leaders Tuesday to talk about how to raise the debt limit to avoid economic calamity next month when the government's borrowing authority is expected to run dry. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Peter Cohn and Aidan Quigley assess the chances for a bipartisan deal, how long it might take, and what the standoff means for fiscal 2024 appropriations.

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]]> 1533 Political Theater: The White House Correspondents Dinner, explained The White House Correspondents Dinner, the crown jewel of Washington’s spring prom season, roared back this past week, freed from many of the physical and psychological restraints of the COVID pandemic. But the pandemic is but one of the many turning points in the dinner’s long history — which includes the Mummers. George Condon, the White House Correspondents Association historian and White House correspondent for National Journal, joins the podcast in the latest in our occasional series on D.C. institutions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 04 May 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: The White House Correspondents Dinner, explained full CQ Roll Call The White House Correspondents Dinner, the crown jewel of Washington’s spring prom season, roared back this past week, freed from many of the physical and psychological restraints of the COVID pandemic. But the pandemic is but one of the many turning points in the dinner’s long history — which includes the Mummers. George Condon, the White House Correspondents Association historian and White House correspondent for National Journal, joins the podcast in the latest in our occasional series on D.C. institutions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The White House Correspondents Dinner, the crown jewel of Washington’s spring prom season, roared back this past week, freed from many of the physical and psychological restraints of the COVID pandemic. But the pandemic is but one of the many turning points in the dinner’s long history — which includes the Mummers. George Condon, the White House Correspondents Association historian and White House correspondent for National Journal, joins the podcast in the latest in our occasional series on D.C. institutions. 

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]]> 2152 CQ Budget: Search for debt limit compromise The House narrowly passed a Republican-backed bill to raise the debt limit into next year and force spending cuts. But Congress appeared no closer to a bipartisan deal needed by summer to extend the government's borrowing authority. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson and Laura Weiss assess what may come next in the search for a compromise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:39:20 -0000 CQ Budget: Search for debt limit compromise full CQ Roll Call The House narrowly passed a Republican-backed bill to raise the debt limit into next year and force spending cuts. But Congress appeared no closer to a bipartisan deal needed by summer to extend the government's borrowing authority. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson and Laura Weiss assess what may come next in the search for a compromise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House narrowly passed a Republican-backed bill to raise the debt limit into next year and force spending cuts. But Congress appeared no closer to a bipartisan deal needed by summer to extend the government's borrowing authority. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson and Laura Weiss assess what may come next in the search for a compromise.

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]]> 1833 Political Theater: You sunk my battleground! The 2024 campaign gets under way President Joe Biden made it official this week: He is running for re-election. The 2024 presidential race will be determined largely in the same battlegrounds it did the last few elections. In some cases, that means the presidential race could have a down-ballot effect on competitive House and Senate races. Nathan Gonzales, publisher of Inside Elections and Roll Call’s elections analyst, joins the podcast to discuss.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: You sunk my battleground! The 2024 campaign gets under way full CQ Roll Call President Joe Biden made it official this week: He is running for re-election. The 2024 presidential race will be determined largely in the same battlegrounds it did the last few elections. In some cases, that means the presidential race could have a down-ballot effect on competitive House and Senate races. Nathan Gonzales, publisher of Inside Elections and Roll Call’s elections analyst, joins the podcast to discuss.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Joe Biden made it official this week: He is running for re-election. The 2024 presidential race will be determined largely in the same battlegrounds it did the last few elections. In some cases, that means the presidential race could have a down-ballot effect on competitive House and Senate races. Nathan Gonzales, publisher of Inside Elections and Roll Call’s elections analyst, joins the podcast to discuss. 

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]]> 1607 CQ Budget: Test of unity The Republican-controlled House plans to vote next week on GOP legislation to raise the debt limit and force spending cuts, in a major test of unity for the new House majority. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Laura Weiss outline the new debt limit bill and assess its chances for passage on the House floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Apr 2023 16:36:24 -0000 CQ Budget: Test of unity full CQ Roll Call The Republican-controlled House plans to vote next week on GOP legislation to raise the debt limit and force spending cuts, in a major test of unity for the new House majority. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Laura Weiss outline the new debt limit bill and assess its chances for passage on the House floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Republican-controlled House plans to vote next week on GOP legislation to raise the debt limit and force spending cuts, in a major test of unity for the new House majority. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Laura Weiss outline the new debt limit bill and assess its chances for passage on the House floor.

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]]> 1741 Political Theater: Nothing is simple in the Senate Political Theater: Nothing is simple in the Senate Nothing is simple in the Senate Ah, the Senate. Anything you think should be simple never really is. Democrats there are trying to figure out what to do about the extended absence of Sen. Dianne Feinstein from committee work. But they cannot just replace her on committees temporarily, as they sought to do this week. Why? Because the Senate is a continuing body subject to organizing resolutions that the chamber has to pass. And it is very easy to grind things to a halt in the Senate, even on something that seems routine.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:14:00 -0000 Political Theater: Nothing is simple in the Senate full CQ Roll Call Political Theater: Nothing is simple in the Senate Nothing is simple in the Senate Ah, the Senate. Anything you think should be simple never really is. Democrats there are trying to figure out what to do about the extended absence of Sen. Dianne Feinstein from committee work. But they cannot just replace her on committees temporarily, as they sought to do this week. Why? Because the Senate is a continuing body subject to organizing resolutions that the chamber has to pass. And it is very easy to grind things to a halt in the Senate, even on something that seems routine.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Political Theater: Nothing is simple in the Senate

Nothing is simple in the Senate

Ah, the Senate. Anything you think should be simple never really is. Democrats there are trying to figure out what to do about the extended absence of Sen. Dianne Feinstein from committee work. But they cannot just replace her on committees temporarily, as they sought to do this week. Why? Because the Senate is a continuing body subject to organizing resolutions that the chamber has to pass. And it is very easy to grind things to a halt in the Senate, even on something that seems routine. 

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]]> 1441 Fintech Beat: UK Crypto Regulation (and MiCA) Barney Reynolds walks through UK approaches to crypto, and how they diverge from the EU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: UK Crypto Regulation (and MiCA) full CQ Roll Call Barney Reynolds walks through UK approaches to crypto, and how they diverge from the EU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Barney Reynolds walks through UK approaches to crypto, and how they diverge from the EU.

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]]> 1991 CQ Budget: The politics of raising the debt limit House Republicans are drafting legislation offering Democrats a debt limit increase combined with discretionary spending caps, tougher work requirements for food stamps, rescinding unspent pandemic aid, and more. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Peter Cohn and Lindsey McPherson outline the GOP game plan and assess how the battle over the debt ceiling may play out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:29:17 -0000 CQ Budget: The politics of raising the debt limit full CQ Roll Call House Republicans are drafting legislation offering Democrats a debt limit increase combined with discretionary spending caps, tougher work requirements for food stamps, rescinding unspent pandemic aid, and more. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Peter Cohn and Lindsey McPherson outline the GOP game plan and assess how the battle over the debt ceiling may play out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House Republicans are drafting legislation offering Democrats a debt limit increase combined with discretionary spending caps, tougher work requirements for food stamps, rescinding unspent pandemic aid, and more. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Peter Cohn and Lindsey McPherson outline the GOP game plan and assess how the battle over the debt ceiling may play out.


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]]> 1704 Political Theater: The National Press Club, explained The National Press Club is part of the fabric of Washington politics and news. It is a professional and social gathering place for people in the news, or people looking to make news, from Charlie Chaplin to Barack Obama. It’s got a complicated history, but it is also a key part of the battle for press freedoms across the globe. On this episode we’re dipping back into our series of explaining some of the institutions around Washington, this time with Herb Jackson, politics editor at Roll Call and vice chairman of the National Press Club’s board of governors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:47:30 -0000 Political Theater: The National Press Club, explained full CQ Roll Call The National Press Club is part of the fabric of Washington politics and news. It is a professional and social gathering place for people in the news, or people looking to make news, from Charlie Chaplin to Barack Obama. It’s got a complicated history, but it is also a key part of the battle for press freedoms across the globe. On this episode we’re dipping back into our series of explaining some of the institutions around Washington, this time with Herb Jackson, politics editor at Roll Call and vice chairman of the National Press Club’s board of governors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The National Press Club is part of the fabric of Washington politics and news. It is a professional and social gathering place for people in the news, or people looking to make news, from Charlie Chaplin to Barack Obama. It’s got a complicated history, but it is also a key part of the battle for press freedoms across the globe. On this episode we’re dipping back into our series of explaining some of the institutions around Washington, this time with Herb Jackson, politics editor at Roll Call and vice chairman of the National Press Club’s board of governors.

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]]> 1676 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: How Black women, America’s invisible ‘saviors,’ can rewrite the narrative With Black women rising to prominence in politics, the arts and every field in between, it could be said that it is their moment in history. But dig deeper and the picture is far more nuanced. When expectations are high and mothers still counsel daughters to “work twice as hard” to succeed, what is the cost? Is there enough attention paid to the concerns of Black women all day, every day, and not just when they are called on to “save the world”? And does the current, sometimes toxic political climate create additional stress? In this episode of Equal Time, host Mary C. Curtis talks with Dr. Inger E. Burnett-Zeigler, associate professor of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University, whose clinical interests include stress management and wellness. Based on her own experience, extensive work and research, she offers advice on resources and services that can help everyone, especially Black women, show up for community and family, while paying attention to their own needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Apr 2023 17:26:50 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: How Black women, America’s invisible ‘saviors,’ can rewrite the narrative full CQ Roll Call With Black women rising to prominence in politics, the arts and every field in between, it could be said that it is their moment in history. But dig deeper and the picture is far more nuanced. When expectations are high and mothers still counsel daughters to “work twice as hard” to succeed, what is the cost? Is there enough attention paid to the concerns of Black women all day, every day, and not just when they are called on to “save the world”? And does the current, sometimes toxic political climate create additional stress? In this episode of Equal Time, host Mary C. Curtis talks with Dr. Inger E. Burnett-Zeigler, associate professor of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University, whose clinical interests include stress management and wellness. Based on her own experience, extensive work and research, she offers advice on resources and services that can help everyone, especially Black women, show up for community and family, while paying attention to their own needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With Black women rising to prominence in politics, the arts and every field in between, it could be said that it is their moment in history. But dig deeper and the picture is far more nuanced. When expectations are high and mothers still counsel daughters to “work twice as hard” to succeed, what is the cost? Is there enough attention paid to the concerns of Black women all day, every day, and not just when they are called on to “save the world”? And does the current, sometimes toxic political climate create additional stress? In this episode of Equal Time, host Mary C. Curtis talks with Dr. Inger E. Burnett-Zeigler, associate professor of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University, whose clinical interests include stress management and wellness. Based on her own experience, extensive work and research, she offers advice on resources and services that can help everyone, especially Black women, show up for community and family, while paying attention to their own needs.

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]]> 2944 CQ Budget: IRS funding in crosshairs  The IRS unveiled a 10-year spending plan designed to crack down on wealthy tax dodgers and improve customer service, but Republicans warned against an 'army" of auditors descending on middle-class workers. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Laura Weiss outline the partisan battle over IRS funding and what it means for the appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 Apr 2023 19:23:40 -0000 CQ Budget: IRS funding in crosshairs full CQ Roll Call  The IRS unveiled a 10-year spending plan designed to crack down on wealthy tax dodgers and improve customer service, but Republicans warned against an 'army" of auditors descending on middle-class workers. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Laura Weiss outline the partisan battle over IRS funding and what it means for the appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  The IRS unveiled a 10-year spending plan designed to crack down on wealthy tax dodgers and improve customer service, but Republicans warned against an 'army" of auditors descending on middle-class workers. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Laura Weiss outline the partisan battle over IRS funding and what it means for the appropriations process.


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]]> 1599 Fintech Beat: What is (Good and Bad about) Embedded Finance? Mike Hinkley, founder of the Growth Equity Interview Guide and formerly of Airbnb, joins the podcast to take a deep dive into the problems and opportunities of embedded finance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Apr 2023 16:21:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: What is (Good and Bad about) Embedded Finance? full CQ Roll Call Mike Hinkley, founder of the Growth Equity Interview Guide and formerly of Airbnb, joins the podcast to take a deep dive into the problems and opportunities of embedded finance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Hinkley, founder of the Growth Equity Interview Guide and formerly of Airbnb, joins the podcast to take a deep dive into the problems and opportunities of embedded finance.

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]]> 1646 CQ Budget: Debt limit pressure tactics Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and President Joe Biden traded letters over talks to raise the debt limit as each side sought to ramp up the pressure for a deal that would end a partisan standoff. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson and Paul M. Krawzak assess the tactics used by both sides and the challenges facing Republicans in trying to produce a budget resolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 31 Mar 2023 17:38:53 -0000 CQ Budget: Debt limit pressure tactics full CQ Roll Call Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and President Joe Biden traded letters over talks to raise the debt limit as each side sought to ramp up the pressure for a deal that would end a partisan standoff. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson and Paul M. Krawzak assess the tactics used by both sides and the challenges facing Republicans in trying to produce a budget resolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and President Joe Biden traded letters over talks to raise the debt limit as each side sought to ramp up the pressure for a deal that would end a partisan standoff. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson and Paul M. Krawzak assess the tactics used by both sides and the challenges facing Republicans in trying to produce a budget resolution.

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]]> 1690 Political Theater: Worlds collide: Separation of powers fights heat up The country’s founders were big fans of separating the powers of the branches of government. The current tussles among Congress, the White House and the courts show that the debate over where one institution’s authority ends and another begins is as lively as ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 31 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: Worlds collide: Separation of powers fights heat up full CQ Roll Call The country’s founders were big fans of separating the powers of the branches of government. The current tussles among Congress, the White House and the courts show that the debate over where one institution’s authority ends and another begins is as lively as ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The country’s founders were big fans of separating the powers of the branches of government. The current tussles among Congress, the White House and the courts show that the debate over where one institution’s authority ends and another begins is as lively as ever.

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]]> 1351 CQ Budget: Spending cuts standoff President Joe Biden wants to see a Republican budget before resuming fiscal talks with Speaker Kevin McCarthy. But Republicans say their budget will be delayed as they urge negotiations over raising the debt limit. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson and Aidan Quigley outline the debt limit standoff and a war of words between the parties over the impact of potential spending cuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Mar 2023 17:18:18 -0000 CQ Budget: Spending cuts standoff full CQ Roll Call President Joe Biden wants to see a Republican budget before resuming fiscal talks with Speaker Kevin McCarthy. But Republicans say their budget will be delayed as they urge negotiations over raising the debt limit. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson and Aidan Quigley outline the debt limit standoff and a war of words between the parties over the impact of potential spending cuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Joe Biden wants to see a Republican budget before resuming fiscal talks with Speaker Kevin McCarthy. But Republicans say their budget will be delayed as they urge negotiations over raising the debt limit. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson and Aidan Quigley outline the debt limit standoff and a war of words between the parties over the impact of potential spending cuts.

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]]> 1370 Fintech Beat: Is this crisis (really) like 2008? Amias Gerety, former Acting Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions, discusses what’s new, and what’s different, in the SVB and Credit Suisse banking turmoil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Mar 2023 16:22:04 -0000 Fintech Beat: Is this crisis (really) like 2008? full CQ Roll Call Amias Gerety, former Acting Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions, discusses what’s new, and what’s different, in the SVB and Credit Suisse banking turmoil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Amias Gerety, former Acting Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions, discusses what’s new, and what’s different, in the SVB and Credit Suisse banking turmoil.

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]]> 1692 Political Theater: Yes, they look at ALL the votes For decades, CQ has studied the votes of members of Congress and lined them up according to party unity, loyalty to the president, participation, and more. There is a lot that goes into it, and people around the world look to these studies to make sense of the legislative branch. Ryan Kelly and Herb Jackson from the CQ Roll Call newsroom discuss CQ’s annual vote studies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:20:41 -0000 Political Theater: Yes, they look at ALL the votes full CQ Roll Call For decades, CQ has studied the votes of members of Congress and lined them up according to party unity, loyalty to the president, participation, and more. There is a lot that goes into it, and people around the world look to these studies to make sense of the legislative branch. Ryan Kelly and Herb Jackson from the CQ Roll Call newsroom discuss CQ’s annual vote studies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For decades, CQ has studied the votes of members of Congress and lined them up according to party unity, loyalty to the president, participation, and more. There is a lot that goes into it, and people around the world look to these studies to make sense of the legislative branch. Ryan Kelly and Herb Jackson from the CQ Roll Call newsroom discuss CQ’s annual vote studies. 

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]]> 1763 CQ Budget: GOP's budget attack Senate Republican budget writers waged a multifront offensive on President Joe Biden's fiscal 2024 budget request, while Democrats pointed to a Congressional Budget Office analysis to say House GOP budget plans are unrealistic. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Peter Cohn and Paul M. Krawzak assess how Biden's blueprint was received on Capitol Hill and what it means for the appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Mar 2023 18:38:00 -0000 CQ Budget: GOP's budget attack full CQ Roll Call Senate Republican budget writers waged a multifront offensive on President Joe Biden's fiscal 2024 budget request, while Democrats pointed to a Congressional Budget Office analysis to say House GOP budget plans are unrealistic. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Peter Cohn and Paul M. Krawzak assess how Biden's blueprint was received on Capitol Hill and what it means for the appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Senate Republican budget writers waged a multifront offensive on President Joe Biden's fiscal 2024 budget request, while Democrats pointed to a Congressional Budget Office analysis to say House GOP budget plans are unrealistic. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Peter Cohn and Paul M. Krawzak assess how Biden's blueprint was received on Capitol Hill and what it means for the appropriations process.

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]]> 1913 Political Theater: The Gridiron Club, explained The Gridiron Club is one of Washington’s longest-standing journalism institutions. Founded in 1885, it is known for its annual dinner, a gathering of club members, fellow journalists and Washington elites. Normally shrouded in secrecy, the Gridiron is making news. National Journal’s George Condon discusses everything you wanted to know about the Gridiron, but were afraid to ask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Mar 2023 13:00:32 -0000 Political Theater: The Gridiron Club, explained full CQ Roll Call The Gridiron Club is one of Washington’s longest-standing journalism institutions. Founded in 1885, it is known for its annual dinner, a gathering of club members, fellow journalists and Washington elites. Normally shrouded in secrecy, the Gridiron is making news. National Journal’s George Condon discusses everything you wanted to know about the Gridiron, but were afraid to ask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Gridiron Club is one of Washington’s longest-standing journalism institutions. Founded in 1885, it is known for its annual dinner, a gathering of club members, fellow journalists and Washington elites. Normally shrouded in secrecy, the Gridiron is making news. National Journal’s George Condon discusses everything you wanted to know about the Gridiron, but were afraid to ask.

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]]> 1723 Fintech Beat: Dante Disparte on Circle, Stablecoins and Silicon Valley Bank’s Lessons for Policymakers Circle’s Chief Strategy Officer Dante Disparte offers his perspective from front lines after the most harrowing week in the banking sector since the 2008 financial crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 Mar 2023 14:41:59 -0000 Fintech Beat: Dante Disparte on Circle, Stablecoins and Silicon Valley Bank’s Lessons for Policymakers full CQ Roll Call Circle’s Chief Strategy Officer Dante Disparte offers his perspective from front lines after the most harrowing week in the banking sector since the 2008 financial crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Circle’s Chief Strategy Officer Dante Disparte offers his perspective from front lines after the most harrowing week in the banking sector since the 2008 financial crisis.

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]]> 1826 CQ Budget: Dissecting Biden's budget President Joe Biden unveiled a fiscal 2024 blueprint that Republicans have promised to oppose. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Peter Cohn and Aidan Quigley outline the tax and spending proposals and how they will influence this year's battles over appropriations, taxes and the debt limit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Mar 2023 18:23:01 -0000 CQ Budget: Dissecting Biden's budget full CQ Roll Call President Joe Biden unveiled a fiscal 2024 blueprint that Republicans have promised to oppose. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Peter Cohn and Aidan Quigley outline the tax and spending proposals and how they will influence this year's battles over appropriations, taxes and the debt limit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Joe Biden unveiled a fiscal 2024 blueprint that Republicans have promised to oppose. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Peter Cohn and Aidan Quigley outline the tax and spending proposals and how they will influence this year's battles over appropriations, taxes and the debt limit.

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]]> 1460 Fintech Beat: Product Market Fit Ayo Omojola, head of product for Carbon Health and former product lead for Cash App, explains the engineering of new fintech experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Mar 2023 17:16:15 -0000 Fintech Beat: Product Market Fit full CQ Roll Call Ayo Omojola, head of product for Carbon Health and former product lead for Cash App, explains the engineering of new fintech experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ayo Omojola, head of product for Carbon Health and former product lead for Cash App, explains the engineering of new fintech experiences.

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]]> 2087 Political Theater: Hope and Despair on the Campaign Trail '24 Trump-first Republicans have CPAC. Never Trumpers have Principles First. And on one magical weekend, the two twain did meet, or at least met at roughly the same time. Roll Call political writers Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari unpack these two disparate political hootenannies and their implications for the 2024 elections.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: Hope and Despair on the Campaign Trail '24 full CQ Roll Call Trump-first Republicans have CPAC. Never Trumpers have Principles First. And on one magical weekend, the two twain did meet, or at least met at roughly the same time. Roll Call political writers Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari unpack these two disparate political hootenannies and their implications for the 2024 elections.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Trump-first Republicans have CPAC. Never Trumpers have Principles First. And on one magical weekend, the two twain did meet, or at least met at roughly the same time. Roll Call political writers Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari unpack these two disparate political hootenannies and their implications for the 2024 elections. 

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]]> 1412 CQ Budget: Preparing for budget release As they await President Joe Biden's fiscal 2024 budget request, lawmakers are mulling the prospects for a budget resolution and issuing new guidance for earmarks in appropriations bills. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Paul M. Krawzak discuss the latest timing for a budget release and how lawmakers are mapping strategy for the year ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Mar 2023 18:48:39 -0000 CQ Budget: Preparing for budget release full CQ Roll Call As they await President Joe Biden's fiscal 2024 budget request, lawmakers are mulling the prospects for a budget resolution and issuing new guidance for earmarks in appropriations bills. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Paul M. Krawzak discuss the latest timing for a budget release and how lawmakers are mapping strategy for the year ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As they await President Joe Biden's fiscal 2024 budget request, lawmakers are mulling the prospects for a budget resolution and issuing new guidance for earmarks in appropriations bills. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Paul M. Krawzak discuss the latest timing for a budget release and how lawmakers are mapping strategy for the year ahead.

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]]> 1466 Political Theater: The environmental, agricultural and moral stakes in ‘The Smell of Money’ The documentary “The Smell of Money” chronicles several North Carolina families’ fight for environmental justice against pork producers whose facilities adversely affect their surrounding land. Senior CQ Roll Call writer Ellyn Ferguson discusses the film with its writer, Jamie Berger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Mar 2023 18:00:46 -0000 Political Theater: The environmental, agricultural and moral stakes in ‘The Smell of Money’ full CQ Roll Call The documentary “The Smell of Money” chronicles several North Carolina families’ fight for environmental justice against pork producers whose facilities adversely affect their surrounding land. Senior CQ Roll Call writer Ellyn Ferguson discusses the film with its writer, Jamie Berger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The documentary “The Smell of Money” chronicles several North Carolina families’ fight for environmental justice against pork producers whose facilities adversely affect their surrounding land. Senior CQ Roll Call writer Ellyn Ferguson discusses the film with its writer, Jamie Berger.

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]]> 1627 Fintech Beat: Grayscale's Oral Argument Grayscale Investments CEO Michael Sonnenshein and Chief Legal Officer Craig Salm discuss their proposed Bitcoin ETF and lawsuit with the SEC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Feb 2023 12:28:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Grayscale's Oral Argument full CQ Roll Call Grayscale Investments CEO Michael Sonnenshein and Chief Legal Officer Craig Salm discuss their proposed Bitcoin ETF and lawsuit with the SEC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Grayscale Investments CEO Michael Sonnenshein and Chief Legal Officer Craig Salm discuss their proposed Bitcoin ETF and lawsuit with the SEC.

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]]> 2262 CQ Budget: The politics of Medicare funding President Joe Biden's accusation that Republicans are trying to cut Medicare triggered a counterattack by the GOP: that the Biden administration wants to cut benefits in Medicare Advantage plans. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Jessie Hellmann unpack the basis of those claims and the potential impact of new administrative rules for the privately run Medicare Advantage plans.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Feb 2023 17:20:44 -0000 The politics of Medicare funding full CQ Roll Call President Joe Biden's accusation that Republicans are trying to cut Medicare triggered a counterattack by the GOP: that the Biden administration wants to cut benefits in Medicare Advantage plans. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Jessie Hellmann unpack the basis of those claims and the potential impact of new administrative rules for the privately run Medicare Advantage plans.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Joe Biden's accusation that Republicans are trying to cut Medicare triggered a counterattack by the GOP: that the Biden administration wants to cut benefits in Medicare Advantage plans. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Jessie Hellmann unpack the basis of those claims and the potential impact of new administrative rules for the privately run Medicare Advantage plans. 

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]]> 1114 Fintech Beat: Chat GPT’s IP Landmines Skadden Arps super lawyer Stu Levi joins the podcast to talk about what Chat GPT means for intellectual property law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Feb 2023 13:38:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Chat GPT’s IP Landmines full CQ Roll Call Skadden Arps super lawyer Stu Levi joins the podcast to talk about what Chat GPT means for intellectual property law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Skadden Arps super lawyer Stu Levi joins the podcast to talk about what Chat GPT means for intellectual property law.

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]]> 1739 CQ Budget: Gloomy fiscal forecast Deficits over a decade will be 20 percent higher than forecast just nine months ago, and action is needed by summer to raise the debt limit, the Congressional Budget Office said in two new reports. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn assess the latest budget forecasts and what they may mean for the spending and debt limit battles to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Feb 2023 18:16:07 -0000 CQ Budget: Gloomy fiscal forecast full CQ Roll Call Deficits over a decade will be 20 percent higher than forecast just nine months ago, and action is needed by summer to raise the debt limit, the Congressional Budget Office said in two new reports. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn assess the latest budget forecasts and what they may mean for the spending and debt limit battles to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Deficits over a decade will be 20 percent higher than forecast just nine months ago, and action is needed by summer to raise the debt limit, the Congressional Budget Office said in two new reports. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn assess the latest budget forecasts and what they may mean for the spending and debt limit battles to come.

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]]> 1826 Political Theater: Early onset political prognostication It might be early in the 2024 election season, but that doesn't mean there aren't significant events, candidates, polling and topics to tune into. Nathan Gonzales, Roll Call’s elections analyst and the publisher of Inside Elections, joins the podcast to discuss why it's so important to pay attention to what's going on now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: Early onset political prognostication full CQ Roll Call It might be early in the 2024 election season, but that doesn't mean there aren't significant events, candidates, polling and topics to tune into. Nathan Gonzales, Roll Call’s elections analyst and the publisher of Inside Elections, joins the podcast to discuss why it's so important to pay attention to what's going on now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It might be early in the 2024 election season, but that doesn't mean there aren't significant events, candidates, polling and topics to tune into. Nathan Gonzales, Roll Call’s elections analyst and the publisher of Inside Elections, joins the podcast to discuss why it's so important to pay attention to what's going on now. 

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]]> 1948 CQ Budget: Battle lines drawn Both parties have made their opening bids in the battle over raising the statutory debt limit. CQ Roll's David Lerman, Paul M. Krawzak and Aidan Quigley outline the political dynamics in the Republican push for spending cuts and pledges to protect Social Security and Medicare. They also assess how new members could influence spending bills in the Appropriations Committees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:31:55 -0000 CQ Budget: Battle lines drawn full CQ Roll Call Both parties have made their opening bids in the battle over raising the statutory debt limit. CQ Roll's David Lerman, Paul M. Krawzak and Aidan Quigley outline the political dynamics in the Republican push for spending cuts and pledges to protect Social Security and Medicare. They also assess how new members could influence spending bills in the Appropriations Committees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Both parties have made their opening bids in the battle over raising the statutory debt limit. CQ Roll's David Lerman, Paul M. Krawzak and Aidan Quigley outline the political dynamics in the Republican push for spending cuts and pledges to protect Social Security and Medicare. They also assess how new members could influence spending bills in the Appropriations Committees.

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]]> 1352 Political Theater: The State of the Union is ... saucy Just when you think the State of the Union address is played out, we get one like Tuesday's: A call and response of political spectacle that very clearly defined differences in policy and approach between Democrats and Republicans, and might have previewed the 2024 campaign ahead for President Joe Biden and the GOP. Niels Lesniewski and Jim Saksa join the podcast to discuss the raucous caucus.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Feb 2023 22:31:06 -0000 Political Theater: The State of the Union is ... saucy full CQ Roll Call Just when you think the State of the Union address is played out, we get one like Tuesday's: A call and response of political spectacle that very clearly defined differences in policy and approach between Democrats and Republicans, and might have previewed the 2024 campaign ahead for President Joe Biden and the GOP. Niels Lesniewski and Jim Saksa join the podcast to discuss the raucous caucus.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Just when you think the State of the Union address is played out, we get one like Tuesday's: A call and response of political spectacle that very clearly defined differences in policy and approach between Democrats and Republicans, and might have previewed the 2024 campaign ahead for President Joe Biden and the GOP. Niels Lesniewski and Jim Saksa join the podcast to discuss the raucous caucus. 

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]]> 1526 Fintech Beat: The Past and Future Silicon Valley Historian Margaret O'Mara discusses how Silicon Valley has reinvented itself for nearly a century, and the forces shaping it now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Feb 2023 12:47:24 -0000 Fintech Beat: The Past and Future Silicon Valley full CQ Roll Call Historian Margaret O'Mara discusses how Silicon Valley has reinvented itself for nearly a century, and the forces shaping it now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Historian Margaret O'Mara discusses how Silicon Valley has reinvented itself for nearly a century, and the forces shaping it now.

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]]> 2147 CQ Budget: Appropriations power shifts The new Congress features a power shakeup on the House and Senate Appropriations Committees that will change how spending bills are written. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Paul M. Krawzak outline the leadership changes in appropriations and assess the political dynamics in the battle over raising the statutory debt limit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Feb 2023 22:17:16 -0000 CQ Budget: Appropriations power shifts full CQ Roll Call The new Congress features a power shakeup on the House and Senate Appropriations Committees that will change how spending bills are written. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Paul M. Krawzak outline the leadership changes in appropriations and assess the political dynamics in the battle over raising the statutory debt limit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The new Congress features a power shakeup on the House and Senate Appropriations Committees that will change how spending bills are written. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Paul M. Krawzak outline the leadership changes in appropriations and assess the political dynamics in the battle over raising the statutory debt limit.

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]]> 1408 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: When corporate activism takes center stage How do companies achieve success and attract investors, and decide on how to center their own investments, while making a difference in the world? Can a company’s value and its values align? And, what is the plan for navigating these issues with knowledge and nuance. On this month's 'Equal Time,' host Mary C. Curtis talks with Jonas Kron, Chief Advocacy Officer for Trillium Asset Management, responsible for leading and coordinating the company's work to engage companies on their environmental and social performance. He also serves on the board of US SIF -- the Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment. On the show, Kron explains a trend that is not that new. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 31 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: When corporate activism takes center stage full CQ Roll Call How do companies achieve success and attract investors, and decide on how to center their own investments, while making a difference in the world? Can a company’s value and its values align? And, what is the plan for navigating these issues with knowledge and nuance. On this month's 'Equal Time,' host Mary C. Curtis talks with Jonas Kron, Chief Advocacy Officer for Trillium Asset Management, responsible for leading and coordinating the company's work to engage companies on their environmental and social performance. He also serves on the board of US SIF -- the Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment. On the show, Kron explains a trend that is not that new. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices How do companies achieve success and attract investors, and decide on how to center their own investments, while making a difference in the world? Can a company’s value and its values align? And, what is the plan for navigating these issues with knowledge and nuance. On this month's 'Equal Time,' host Mary C. Curtis talks with Jonas Kron, Chief Advocacy Officer for Trillium Asset Management, responsible for leading and coordinating the company's work to engage companies on their environmental and social performance. He also serves on the board of US SIF -- the Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment. On the show, Kron explains a trend that is not that new.

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]]> 2181 Political Theater: Where do Hollywood screenplays come from? Sometimes Washington When we say “Hollywood,” it’s kind of like saying “Washington.” There’s more that makes up these places than just – these places. In many cases, the people who make things go in Hollywood, like in Washington, come from somewhere else, and they land in those places after long professional or personal journeys that start all over the globe. And sometimes those Hollywood scripts start in a place like Washington, where people toil in a variety of pursuits. Political Theater talks to three of those people today on Political Theater, denizens of the DMV, creatures of Washington, whose work just might land them in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 30 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: Where do Hollywood screenplays come from? Sometimes Washington full CQ Roll Call When we say “Hollywood,” it’s kind of like saying “Washington.” There’s more that makes up these places than just – these places. In many cases, the people who make things go in Hollywood, like in Washington, come from somewhere else, and they land in those places after long professional or personal journeys that start all over the globe. And sometimes those Hollywood scripts start in a place like Washington, where people toil in a variety of pursuits. Political Theater talks to three of those people today on Political Theater, denizens of the DMV, creatures of Washington, whose work just might land them in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices When we say “Hollywood,” it’s kind of like saying “Washington.” There’s more that makes up these places than just – these places. In many cases, the people who make things go in Hollywood, like in Washington, come from somewhere else, and they land in those places after long professional or personal journeys that start all over the globe. And sometimes those Hollywood scripts start in a place like Washington, where people toil in a variety of pursuits. Political Theater talks to three of those people today on Political Theater, denizens of the DMV, creatures of Washington, whose work just might land them in Hollywood.

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]]> 1661 CQ Budget: Debt limit strategy House Republicans are mulling a short-term suspension of the debt limit in an attempt to buy time for a bipartisan deal. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Paul M. Krawzak outline the dilemma facing the GOP as it seeks to pair a debt limit increase with spending cuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 27 Jan 2023 18:44:03 -0000 CQ Budget: Debt limit strategy full CQ Roll Call House Republicans are mulling a short-term suspension of the debt limit in an attempt to buy time for a bipartisan deal. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Paul M. Krawzak outline the dilemma facing the GOP as it seeks to pair a debt limit increase with spending cuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House Republicans are mulling a short-term suspension of the debt limit in an attempt to buy time for a bipartisan deal. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Paul M. Krawzak outline the dilemma facing the GOP as it seeks to pair a debt limit increase with spending cuts.

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]]> 1466 Political Theater: Comeback angles: Trump, McMahon and the art of never quitting It’s a reliable plotline. Old, battle-hardened wrestler left for dead and in exile mounts a comeback, looking to vanquish the people who always seem to underestimate him. Of course, we’re talking about Donald Trump. Or Vince McMahon. Or both. With us to discuss wrestling in politics and politics in wrestling is Brandon Wetherbee, host of the You Me Them Everybody Podcast, founder of Recommend if You Like magazine and co-author, with Chris Kelly, of the book, The Donald: How Trump Turned Presidential Politics into Pro Wrestling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Jan 2023 13:33:14 -0000 Political Theater: Comeback angles: Trump, McMahon and the art of never quitting full CQ Roll Call It’s a reliable plotline. Old, battle-hardened wrestler left for dead and in exile mounts a comeback, looking to vanquish the people who always seem to underestimate him. Of course, we’re talking about Donald Trump. Or Vince McMahon. Or both. With us to discuss wrestling in politics and politics in wrestling is Brandon Wetherbee, host of the You Me Them Everybody Podcast, founder of Recommend if You Like magazine and co-author, with Chris Kelly, of the book, The Donald: How Trump Turned Presidential Politics into Pro Wrestling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It’s a reliable plotline. Old, battle-hardened wrestler left for dead and in exile mounts a comeback, looking to vanquish the people who always seem to underestimate him. Of course, we’re talking about Donald Trump. Or Vince McMahon. Or both. With us to discuss wrestling in politics and politics in wrestling is Brandon Wetherbee, host of the You Me Them Everybody Podcast, founder of Recommend if You Like magazine and co-author, with Chris Kelly, of the book, The Donald: How Trump Turned Presidential Politics into Pro Wrestling.

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]]> 1954 CQ Budget: Two fiscal brawls ahead Both parties have raised the stakes in a battle over lifting the statutory debt limit. And House Republicans are promising big spending cuts while they try to protect the Pentagon's budget. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson, Paul M. Krawzak and Caroline Coudriet outline the biggest fiscal challenges of the year and assess prospects for possible compromise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Jan 2023 18:19:29 -0000 CQ Budget: Two fiscal brawls ahead full CQ Roll Call Both parties have raised the stakes in a battle over lifting the statutory debt limit. And House Republicans are promising big spending cuts while they try to protect the Pentagon's budget. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson, Paul M. Krawzak and Caroline Coudriet outline the biggest fiscal challenges of the year and assess prospects for possible compromise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Both parties have raised the stakes in a battle over lifting the statutory debt limit. And House Republicans are promising big spending cuts while they try to protect the Pentagon's budget. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson, Paul M. Krawzak and Caroline Coudriet outline the biggest fiscal challenges of the year and assess prospects for possible compromise.

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]]> 1528 Fintech Beat: Howey gonna regulate crypto? Lewis Cohen joins Jai Massari to discuss a new reading of the Howey Test designed to clear up regulatory uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Howey gonna regulate crypto? full CQ Roll Call Lewis Cohen joins Jai Massari to discuss a new reading of the Howey Test designed to clear up regulatory uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lewis Cohen joins Jai Massari to discuss a new reading of the Howey Test designed to clear up regulatory uncertainty.

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]]> 2459 CQ Budget: Fiscal train wreck ahead? A partisan showdown over the debt limit and Republican promises to slash spending could add up to a fiscal train wreck this year for a divided new Congress. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Paul M. Krawzak, Aidan Quigley and Laura Weiss offer a preview of the budget, appropriations and tax policy agenda for the year to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Jan 2023 20:02:04 -0000 CQ Budget: Fiscal train wreck ahead? full CQ Roll Call A partisan showdown over the debt limit and Republican promises to slash spending could add up to a fiscal train wreck this year for a divided new Congress. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Paul M. Krawzak, Aidan Quigley and Laura Weiss offer a preview of the budget, appropriations and tax policy agenda for the year to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A partisan showdown over the debt limit and Republican promises to slash spending could add up to a fiscal train wreck this year for a divided new Congress. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Paul M. Krawzak, Aidan Quigley and Laura Weiss offer a preview of the budget, appropriations and tax policy agenda for the year to come.

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]]> 1566 CQ Budget: Fiscal train wreck ahead? A partisan showdown over the debt limit and Republican promises to slash spending could add up to a fiscal train wreck this year for a divided new Congress. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Paul M. Krawzak, Aidan Quigley and Laura Weiss offer a preview of the budget, appropriations and tax policy agenda for the year to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Jan 2023 20:02:04 -0000 CQ Budget: Fiscal train wreck ahead? full CQ Roll Call A partisan showdown over the debt limit and Republican promises to slash spending could add up to a fiscal train wreck this year for a divided new Congress. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Paul M. Krawzak, Aidan Quigley and Laura Weiss offer a preview of the budget, appropriations and tax policy agenda for the year to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A partisan showdown over the debt limit and Republican promises to slash spending could add up to a fiscal train wreck this year for a divided new Congress. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Paul M. Krawzak, Aidan Quigley and Laura Weiss offer a preview of the budget, appropriations and tax policy agenda for the year to come.

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]]> 1566 Political Theater: "The Flagmakers," sews a portrait of an icon and the people who make it The flag of the United States is a worldwide icon. It’s a symbol of liberty with a complicated history. “The Flagmakers” a documentary from veteran filmmakers Sharon Liese and Cynthia Wade, profiles the people at Eder Flags in Wisconsin, a major manufacturer of flags and flagpoles in the United States. They are a diverse lot, in an influential, swing state, and they represent the tapestry of American society, all while they literally stitch together the tapestry that is the American flag.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 Jan 2023 13:30:18 -0000 Political Theater: "The Flagmakers," sews a portrait of an icon and the people who make it full CQ Roll Call The flag of the United States is a worldwide icon. It’s a symbol of liberty with a complicated history. “The Flagmakers” a documentary from veteran filmmakers Sharon Liese and Cynthia Wade, profiles the people at Eder Flags in Wisconsin, a major manufacturer of flags and flagpoles in the United States. They are a diverse lot, in an influential, swing state, and they represent the tapestry of American society, all while they literally stitch together the tapestry that is the American flag.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The flag of the United States is a worldwide icon. It’s a symbol of liberty with a complicated history. “The Flagmakers” a documentary from veteran filmmakers Sharon Liese and Cynthia Wade, profiles the people at Eder Flags in Wisconsin, a major manufacturer of flags and flagpoles in the United States. They are a diverse lot, in an influential, swing state, and they represent the tapestry of American society, all while they literally stitch together the tapestry that is the American flag. 

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]]> 1409 Fintech Beat: After the Asteroid: What’s next for Fintech in 2023? Steve McLaughlin, the founder and CEO FT Partners, talks about what to look out for in fintech in 2023 and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Jan 2023 15:11:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: After the Asteroid: What’s next for Fintech in 2023? full CQ Roll Call Steve McLaughlin, the founder and CEO FT Partners, talks about what to look out for in fintech in 2023 and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Steve McLaughlin, the founder and CEO FT Partners, talks about what to look out for in fintech in 2023 and beyond.

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]]> 1937 Political Theater: Bridge to Somewhere: Joe and Mitch on the Ohio River The Brent Spence Bridge over the Ohio River has long been a symbol of the country's crumbling infrastructure, a familiar prop politicians used as backdrop to call for needed repairs. Now through bipartisan legislation, the old bridge is finally getting a $1.6 billion makeover. And this week, while the House plunged into chaos over the election of its speaker, President Joe Biden and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell gathered at the bridge to tout their records and offer a preview of the bipartisan approach that will be necessary to address the country's difficulties in the months and years ahead.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Jan 2023 21:27:42 -0000 Political Theater: Bridge to Somewhere: Joe and Mitch on the Ohio River full CQ Roll Call The Brent Spence Bridge over the Ohio River has long been a symbol of the country's crumbling infrastructure, a familiar prop politicians used as backdrop to call for needed repairs. Now through bipartisan legislation, the old bridge is finally getting a $1.6 billion makeover. And this week, while the House plunged into chaos over the election of its speaker, President Joe Biden and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell gathered at the bridge to tout their records and offer a preview of the bipartisan approach that will be necessary to address the country's difficulties in the months and years ahead.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Brent Spence Bridge over the Ohio River has long been a symbol of the country's crumbling infrastructure, a familiar prop politicians used as backdrop to call for needed repairs. Now through bipartisan legislation, the old bridge is finally getting a $1.6 billion makeover. And this week, while the House plunged into chaos over the election of its speaker, President Joe Biden and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell gathered at the bridge to tout their records and offer a preview of the bipartisan approach that will be necessary to address the country's difficulties in the months and years ahead. 

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]]> 1211 CQ Budget: Next year's fiscal outlook Lawmakers finally cleared an omnibus spending package three months late, but a divided Congress next year is sure to make fiscal policy even more contentious. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson, Aidan Quigley, Laura Weiss and Paul M. Krawzak assess how the two parties fared in the omnibus deal and the range of disputes coming in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 Dec 2022 19:00:07 -0000 CQ Budget: Next year's fiscal outlook full CQ Roll Call Lawmakers finally cleared an omnibus spending package three months late, but a divided Congress next year is sure to make fiscal policy even more contentious. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson, Aidan Quigley, Laura Weiss and Paul M. Krawzak assess how the two parties fared in the omnibus deal and the range of disputes coming in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lawmakers finally cleared an omnibus spending package three months late, but a divided Congress next year is sure to make fiscal policy even more contentious. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson, Aidan Quigley, Laura Weiss and Paul M. Krawzak assess how the two parties fared in the omnibus deal and the range of disputes coming in the new year.

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]]> 1799 Fintech Beat: The Vanishing Fintech IPO Jigar Patel, Morgan Stanley's Fintech Chief, joins the show to talk about the present, and future, of fintech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: The Vanishing Fintech IPO full CQ Roll Call Jigar Patel, Morgan Stanley's Fintech Chief, joins the show to talk about the present, and future, of fintech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jigar Patel, Morgan Stanley's Fintech Chief, joins the show to talk about the present, and future, of fintech

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]]> 2024 Fintech Beat: Crypto after the Crash: The View from Singapore Chee Kin Lam, the head of legal and compliance at DBS, Singapore’s largest bank, offers his views on crypto, and regulation from around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Crypto after the Crash: The View from Singapore full CQ Roll Call Chee Kin Lam, the head of legal and compliance at DBS, Singapore’s largest bank, offers his views on crypto, and regulation from around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Chee Kin Lam, the head of legal and compliance at DBS, Singapore’s largest bank, offers his views on crypto, and regulation from around the world.

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]]> 1762 CQ Budget: Omnibus showdown Congress has one week left to complete an overdue omnibus spending package for the current fiscal year. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson, Aidan Quigley and Laura Weiss outline what to expect in the final bill, what may end up on the cutting room floor, and how a climactic week on Capitol Hill may play out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Dec 2022 16:37:30 -0000 CQ Budget: Omnibus showdown full CQ Roll Call Congress has one week left to complete an overdue omnibus spending package for the current fiscal year. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson, Aidan Quigley and Laura Weiss outline what to expect in the final bill, what may end up on the cutting room floor, and how a climactic week on Capitol Hill may play out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress has one week left to complete an overdue omnibus spending package for the current fiscal year. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson, Aidan Quigley and Laura Weiss outline what to expect in the final bill, what may end up on the cutting room floor, and how a climactic week on Capitol Hill may play out.


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]]> 1547 Fintech Beat: What's the carbon footprint of your bank account? ATMOS Financial Co-Founder and CEO Ravi Mikkelsen offers a deep dive on the future of Green Finance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:29:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: What's the carbon footprint of your bank account? full CQ Roll Call ATMOS Financial Co-Founder and CEO Ravi Mikkelsen offers a deep dive on the future of Green Finance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ATMOS Financial Co-Founder and CEO Ravi Mikkelsen offers a deep dive on the future of Green Finance.

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]]> 1253 Political Theater: 'Retrograde' chronicles the human consequences of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan Matthew Heineman is one of the pre-eminent documentary filmmakers working, and his movies have provided ground level views of the world not available to many: drug cartels in Mexico, journalists working in the Syrian civil war and COVID-19 wards in New York in the early days of the pandemic. His latest project “Retrograde” captures the U.S. withdrawal in Afghanistan last year, and the ensuing fallout among the Afghan military personnel left to fight the Taliban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: 'Retrograde' chronicles the human consequences of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan full CQ Roll Call Matthew Heineman is one of the pre-eminent documentary filmmakers working, and his movies have provided ground level views of the world not available to many: drug cartels in Mexico, journalists working in the Syrian civil war and COVID-19 wards in New York in the early days of the pandemic. His latest project “Retrograde” captures the U.S. withdrawal in Afghanistan last year, and the ensuing fallout among the Afghan military personnel left to fight the Taliban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Matthew Heineman is one of the pre-eminent documentary filmmakers working, and his movies have provided ground level views of the world not available to many: drug cartels in Mexico, journalists working in the Syrian civil war and COVID-19 wards in New York in the early days of the pandemic. His latest project “Retrograde” captures the U.S. withdrawal in Afghanistan last year, and the ensuing fallout among the Afghan military personnel left to fight the Taliban.

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]]> 1524 CQ Budget: Omnibus Spending Talks Heat Up After weeks of inaction, top appropriators and congressional leaders began making headway on a bipartisan deal that would pave the way for an overdue omnibus spending package, but big sticking points remain. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson and Paul M. Krawzak outline the state of negotiations and discuss prospects for raising the debt limit and the fate of a proposed earmarks ban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 Dec 2022 19:12:58 -0000 CQ Budget: Omnibus Spending Talks Heat Up full CQ Roll Call After weeks of inaction, top appropriators and congressional leaders began making headway on a bipartisan deal that would pave the way for an overdue omnibus spending package, but big sticking points remain. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson and Paul M. Krawzak outline the state of negotiations and discuss prospects for raising the debt limit and the fate of a proposed earmarks ban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After weeks of inaction, top appropriators and congressional leaders began making headway on a bipartisan deal that would pave the way for an overdue omnibus spending package, but big sticking points remain. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson and Paul M. Krawzak outline the state of negotiations and discuss prospects for raising the debt limit and the fate of a proposed earmarks ban.

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]]> 1615 Political Theater: Race, football and religion: Sorting through the Georgia Senate runoff On Dec. 6, the last race of the 2022 campaign will conclude, when voting in Georgia ends in the runoff between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker. This campaign has been close since the get-go; It is the first time the major parties have nominated Black men to run against each other in Georgia, and who these two are and where they come from means a lot to the state. Joining us on Political Theater is Clyde McGrady, an enterprise reporter at the New York Times (and former reporter at Roll Call), who has deep connections to Georgia.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Dec 2022 23:12:56 -0000 Political Theater: Race, football and religion: Sorting through the Georgia Senate runoff full CQ Roll Call On Dec. 6, the last race of the 2022 campaign will conclude, when voting in Georgia ends in the runoff between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker. This campaign has been close since the get-go; It is the first time the major parties have nominated Black men to run against each other in Georgia, and who these two are and where they come from means a lot to the state. Joining us on Political Theater is Clyde McGrady, an enterprise reporter at the New York Times (and former reporter at Roll Call), who has deep connections to Georgia.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On Dec. 6, the last race of the 2022 campaign will conclude, when voting in Georgia ends in the runoff between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker.

This campaign has been close since the get-go; It is the first time the major parties have nominated Black men to run against each other in Georgia, and who these two are and where they come from means a lot to the state. Joining us on Political Theater is Clyde McGrady, an enterprise reporter at the New York Times (and former reporter at Roll Call), who has deep connections to Georgia. 

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]]> 1847 Political Theater: Measure for measure, the drama of the 2022 midterms starts to conclude Things we know about the 2022 midterms: There will be a House Republican majority and a Senate Democratic majority. Elections went pretty smoothly. Incumbents for the most part held on. Things we don't know: How big those majorities will be. What governing will look like in the coming 118th Congress. And what lessons public officials will take away from an anomalous campaign. Roll Call Elections Analyst Nathan L. Gonzales joins the podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:20:05 -0000 Political Theater: Measure for measure, the drama of the 2022 midterms starts to conclude full CQ Roll Call Things we know about the 2022 midterms: There will be a House Republican majority and a Senate Democratic majority. Elections went pretty smoothly. Incumbents for the most part held on. Things we don't know: How big those majorities will be. What governing will look like in the coming 118th Congress. And what lessons public officials will take away from an anomalous campaign. Roll Call Elections Analyst Nathan L. Gonzales joins the podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Things we know about the 2022 midterms: There will be a House Republican majority and a Senate Democratic majority. Elections went pretty smoothly. Incumbents for the most part held on. Things we don't know: How big those majorities will be. What governing will look like in the coming 118th Congress. And what lessons public officials will take away from an anomalous campaign. Roll Call Elections Analyst Nathan L. Gonzales joins the podcast. 

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]]> 1480 CQ Budget: Lame-duck fiscal agenda After a split verdict in the midterm elections, a lame-duck Congress under Democratic control will try to complete its fiscal agenda. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn assess the impact of the elections on the prospects for an omnibus spending package, lifting the statutory debt limit, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:53:58 -0000 CQ Budget: Lame-duck fiscal agenda full CQ Roll Call After a split verdict in the midterm elections, a lame-duck Congress under Democratic control will try to complete its fiscal agenda. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn assess the impact of the elections on the prospects for an omnibus spending package, lifting the statutory debt limit, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After a split verdict in the midterm elections, a lame-duck Congress under Democratic control will try to complete its fiscal agenda. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn assess the impact of the elections on the prospects for an omnibus spending package, lifting the statutory debt limit, and more.

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]]> 1685 Fintech Beat: Figure CEO Mike Cagney on (Real World) Blockchain Applications Mike Cagney joins Chris Brummer to talk about concrete use cases for blockchain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Figure CEO Mike Cagney on (Real World) Blockchain Applications full CQ Roll Call Mike Cagney joins Chris Brummer to talk about concrete use cases for blockchain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Cagney joins Chris Brummer to talk about concrete use cases for blockchain.

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]]> 1856 Political Theater: The known knowns of the 2022 midterm election As we prepare for Election Day, what are the things we know that we know about the 2022 midterm election? As the late Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld once said, there are known knowns, known unknowns, and unknown unknowns. Let's apply that to this campaign season with Nathan L. Gonzales, Roll Call’s election analyst and the publisher of Inside Elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Nov 2022 19:23:01 -0000 Political Theater: The known knowns of the 2022 midterm election full CQ Roll Call As we prepare for Election Day, what are the things we know that we know about the 2022 midterm election? As the late Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld once said, there are known knowns, known unknowns, and unknown unknowns. Let's apply that to this campaign season with Nathan L. Gonzales, Roll Call’s election analyst and the publisher of Inside Elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As we prepare for Election Day, what are the things we know that we know about the 2022 midterm election? As the late Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld once said, there are known knowns, known unknowns, and unknown unknowns. Let's apply that to this campaign season with Nathan L. Gonzales, Roll Call’s election analyst and the publisher of Inside Elections.

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]]> 1355 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: A celebration and reflection – and looking to the future -- after National Hispanic Heritage Month When America started officially honoring Hispanic heritage in 1968, it was a one-week celebration. Though the country now marks National Hispanic Heritage Month, acknowledging how generations of Hispanic Americans have influenced and contributed to our nation doesn't have to end when that month is over. This episode of Equal Time reflects on the issues and challenges facing the community and the country now and into the future. Equal Time host Mary C. Curtis speaks with Larry Gonzalez, an experienced participant in policy-making at the federal and state levels, and a founder and principal of The Raben Group, a national public affairs and strategic communications firm, and Teresa Puente, an assistant professor who teaches journalism at California State University Long Beach, and has spent her career reporting on immigration and Latino issues in the U.S., with extensive reporting from Mexico.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: A celebration and reflection – and looking to the future -- after National Hispanic Heritage Month full CQ Roll Call When America started officially honoring Hispanic heritage in 1968, it was a one-week celebration. Though the country now marks National Hispanic Heritage Month, acknowledging how generations of Hispanic Americans have influenced and contributed to our nation doesn't have to end when that month is over. This episode of Equal Time reflects on the issues and challenges facing the community and the country now and into the future. Equal Time host Mary C. Curtis speaks with Larry Gonzalez, an experienced participant in policy-making at the federal and state levels, and a founder and principal of The Raben Group, a national public affairs and strategic communications firm, and Teresa Puente, an assistant professor who teaches journalism at California State University Long Beach, and has spent her career reporting on immigration and Latino issues in the U.S., with extensive reporting from Mexico.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices When America started officially honoring Hispanic heritage in 1968, it was a one-week celebration. Though the country now marks National Hispanic Heritage Month, acknowledging how generations of Hispanic Americans have influenced and contributed to our nation doesn't have to end when that month is over. This episode of Equal Time reflects on the issues and challenges facing the community and the country now and into the future.

Equal Time host Mary C. Curtis speaks with Larry Gonzalez, an experienced participant in policy-making at the federal and state levels, and a founder and principal of The Raben Group, a national public affairs and strategic communications firm, and Teresa Puente, an assistant professor who teaches journalism at California State University Long Beach, and has spent her career reporting on immigration and Latino issues in the U.S., with extensive reporting from Mexico. 


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]]> 2752 Political Theater: Up close and superPAC: Fisher Stevens and Karim Amer on their docuseries ‘The Lincoln Project’ The history of The Lincoln Project is a flash point in contemporary politics. A superPAC founded by high-profile Republican strategists who opposed then-President Donald Trump, the group set out to peel away GOP voters and deny Trump a second term in 2020. Filmmakers Karim Amer and Fisher Stevens chronicled their campaign and its aftermath in their documentary series "The Lincoln Project" on Showtime. The two discuss their project and the upcoming midterm election on Political Theater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:44:29 -0000 Political Theater: Up close and superPAC: Fisher Stevens and Karim Amer on their docuseries ‘The Lincoln Project’ full CQ Roll Call The history of The Lincoln Project is a flash point in contemporary politics. A superPAC founded by high-profile Republican strategists who opposed then-President Donald Trump, the group set out to peel away GOP voters and deny Trump a second term in 2020. Filmmakers Karim Amer and Fisher Stevens chronicled their campaign and its aftermath in their documentary series "The Lincoln Project" on Showtime. The two discuss their project and the upcoming midterm election on Political Theater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The history of The Lincoln Project is a flash point in contemporary politics. A superPAC founded by high-profile Republican strategists who opposed then-President Donald Trump, the group set out to peel away GOP voters and deny Trump a second term in 2020. Filmmakers Karim Amer and Fisher Stevens chronicled their campaign and its aftermath in their documentary series "The Lincoln Project" on Showtime. The two discuss their project and the upcoming midterm election on Political Theater.

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]]> 1716 Political Theater: 'No Time to Fail' — An empathetic look at the people who make elections work There has never been a better time to see how elections work. With intense interest in campaigns, and with the foundations of representative democracy at stake, filmmakers Sara Archambault and Margo Guernsey have brought us “No Time to Fail,” a behind-the-scenes look at the 2020 election that chronicles the experiences of election officials in Rhode Island, from the state level to the cities of Providence, Cranston and Central Falls. Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, disinformation and threats spurred by former President Donald Trump’s baseless accusations of fraud, the documentary shows how public servants ensure voters are able to just, simply, vote.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 Oct 2022 14:54:22 -0000 Political Theater: 'No Time to Fail' — An empathetic look at the people who make elections work full CQ Roll Call There has never been a better time to see how elections work. With intense interest in campaigns, and with the foundations of representative democracy at stake, filmmakers Sara Archambault and Margo Guernsey have brought us “No Time to Fail,” a behind-the-scenes look at the 2020 election that chronicles the experiences of election officials in Rhode Island, from the state level to the cities of Providence, Cranston and Central Falls. Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, disinformation and threats spurred by former President Donald Trump’s baseless accusations of fraud, the documentary shows how public servants ensure voters are able to just, simply, vote.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There has never been a better time to see how elections work. With intense interest in campaigns, and with the foundations of representative democracy at stake, filmmakers Sara Archambault and Margo Guernsey have brought us “No Time to Fail,” a behind-the-scenes look at the 2020 election that chronicles the experiences of election officials in Rhode Island, from the state level to the cities of Providence, Cranston and Central Falls. Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, disinformation and threats spurred by former President Donald Trump’s baseless accusations of fraud, the documentary shows how public servants ensure voters are able to just, simply, vote. 

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]]> 1589 Fintech Beat: Mairead McGuinness on Innovation, Crypto Regulation and Europe Commissioner McGuiness, Europe's most powerful regulator, discusses crypto regulation and innovation policy at DC Fintech Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Oct 2022 13:27:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Mairead McGuinness on Innovation, Crypto Regulation and Europe full CQ Roll Call Commissioner McGuiness, Europe's most powerful regulator, discusses crypto regulation and innovation policy at DC Fintech Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Commissioner McGuiness, Europe's most powerful regulator, discusses crypto regulation and innovation policy at DC Fintech Week.

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]]> 2095 Political Theater: Supreme Court keeps on truckin' Congress is in its pre-election recess lull. The president is signing a bunch of bills people can’t remember. But the Supreme Court is running at full speed. Its last term is defined by the overturning of Roe versus Wade and the nationwide right to an abortion. The current term will likely continue redefining Americans’ participation in state and federal government and elections. Since the court convened, on the first Monday of October, it has already heard highly significant cases. With us to discuss is Todd Ruger, CQ Roll Call’s Legal Affairs Editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Oct 2022 15:35:04 -0000 Political Theater: Supreme Court keeps on truckin' full CQ Roll Call Congress is in its pre-election recess lull. The president is signing a bunch of bills people can’t remember. But the Supreme Court is running at full speed. Its last term is defined by the overturning of Roe versus Wade and the nationwide right to an abortion. The current term will likely continue redefining Americans’ participation in state and federal government and elections. Since the court convened, on the first Monday of October, it has already heard highly significant cases. With us to discuss is Todd Ruger, CQ Roll Call’s Legal Affairs Editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress is in its pre-election recess lull. The president is signing a bunch of bills people can’t remember. But the Supreme Court is running at full speed. Its last term is defined by the overturning of Roe versus Wade and the nationwide right to an abortion. The current term will likely continue redefining Americans’ participation in state and federal government and elections. Since the court convened, on the first Monday of October, it has already heard highly significant cases. With us to discuss is Todd Ruger, CQ Roll Call’s Legal Affairs Editor.

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]]> 1841 Fintech Beat: What Fintechs and Regulators Have in Common Jo Ann Barefoot joins co-host Amias Gerety to explain the necessity of taking policy, and innovation, seriously. You can check out Jo Ann’s podcast, The Barefoot Innovation Podcast, at https://www.jsbarefoot.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 Oct 2022 18:07:52 -0000 Fintech Beat: What Fintechs and Regulators Have in Common full CQ Roll Call Jo Ann Barefoot joins co-host Amias Gerety to explain the necessity of taking policy, and innovation, seriously. You can check out Jo Ann’s podcast, The Barefoot Innovation Podcast, at https://www.jsbarefoot.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jo Ann Barefoot joins co-host Amias Gerety to explain the necessity of taking policy, and innovation, seriously.

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]]> 2287 Fintech Beat: Converging on DC Fintech Week Dante Disparte and Chris Brummer sit down to talk about the Circle's Converge conference and DC Fintech Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Converging on DC Fintech Week full CQ Roll Call Dante Disparte and Chris Brummer sit down to talk about the Circle's Converge conference and DC Fintech Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dante Disparte and Chris Brummer sit down to talk about the Circle's Converge conference and DC Fintech Week.

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]]> 1285 CQ Budget: Stopgap funding finale President Joe Biden signed a short-term spending measure that staves off the risk of a partial government shutdown until mid-December. But a lame-duck session after the November elections will be a busy one. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn outline a to-do list that includes an omnibus funding package, hurricane relief, coronavirus aid, and compensation to families of victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:44:34 -0000 CQ Budget: Stopgap funding finale full CQ Roll Call President Joe Biden signed a short-term spending measure that staves off the risk of a partial government shutdown until mid-December. But a lame-duck session after the November elections will be a busy one. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn outline a to-do list that includes an omnibus funding package, hurricane relief, coronavirus aid, and compensation to families of victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Joe Biden signed a short-term spending measure that staves off the risk of a partial government shutdown until mid-December. But a lame-duck session after the November elections will be a busy one. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn outline a to-do list that includes an omnibus funding package, hurricane relief, coronavirus aid, and compensation to families of victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

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]]> 1593 Political Theater: Mitch and Rick, the GOP's 'Odd Couple' Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell prefers to work behind the scenes. Rick Scott, chairman of Senate Republicans’ campaign arm is an outspoken, outgoing salesman for the GOP. Like with Neil Simon's "Odd Couple" -- Felix the neat freak and Oscar the slob -- we're asking: Can McConnell and Scott live together without driving each other crazy? Roll Call Editor at Large John Bennett, joins Political Theater to discuss this key duo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Sep 2022 15:27:19 -0000 Political Theater: Mitch and Rick, the GOP's 'Odd Couple' full CQ Roll Call Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell prefers to work behind the scenes. Rick Scott, chairman of Senate Republicans’ campaign arm is an outspoken, outgoing salesman for the GOP. Like with Neil Simon's "Odd Couple" -- Felix the neat freak and Oscar the slob -- we're asking: Can McConnell and Scott live together without driving each other crazy? Roll Call Editor at Large John Bennett, joins Political Theater to discuss this key duo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell prefers to work behind the scenes. Rick Scott, chairman of Senate Republicans’ campaign arm is an outspoken, outgoing salesman for the GOP. Like with Neil Simon's "Odd Couple" -- Felix the neat freak and Oscar the slob -- we're asking: Can McConnell and Scott live together without driving each other crazy? Roll Call Editor at Large John Bennett, joins Political Theater to discuss this key duo.

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]]> 1501 Fintech Beat: Do NFTs require decentralized law? Stu Levi, a partner at Skadden, breaks down what IP law means for NFTs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Do NFTs require decentralized law? full CQ Roll Call Stu Levi, a partner at Skadden, breaks down what IP law means for NFTs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Stu Levi, a partner at Skadden, breaks down what IP law means for NFTs

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]]> 1996 CQ Budget: Final countdown Lawmakers have less than a week left to pass a stopgap spending measure to avoid a partial government shutdown. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Aidan Quigley outline the likely game plan for completing a deal and the hurdles still standing in the way.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Sep 2022 15:46:27 -0000 CQ Budget: Final countdown full CQ Roll Call Lawmakers have less than a week left to pass a stopgap spending measure to avoid a partial government shutdown. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Aidan Quigley outline the likely game plan for completing a deal and the hurdles still standing in the way.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lawmakers have less than a week left to pass a stopgap spending measure to avoid a partial government shutdown. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Aidan Quigley outline the likely game plan for completing a deal and the hurdles still standing in the way. 

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]]> 1234 Political Theater: We love it when you're vulnerable: Swing districts, members versus members and more Elections always come down to a choice. Someone wins, someone loses, and Roll Call has long chronicled the path to Election Day by reporting on Congress' most vulnerable incumbents. It’s an evolving cast, and with roughly a month-and-half to go, we take measure on Political Theater with our Politics Team, Herb Jackson, Kate Ackley and Mary Ellen McIntire.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:47:22 -0000 Political Theater: We love it when you're vulnerable: Swing districts, members versus members and more full CQ Roll Call Elections always come down to a choice. Someone wins, someone loses, and Roll Call has long chronicled the path to Election Day by reporting on Congress' most vulnerable incumbents. It’s an evolving cast, and with roughly a month-and-half to go, we take measure on Political Theater with our Politics Team, Herb Jackson, Kate Ackley and Mary Ellen McIntire.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Elections always come down to a choice. Someone wins, someone loses, and Roll Call has long chronicled the path to Election Day by reporting on Congress' most vulnerable incumbents. It’s an evolving cast, and with roughly a month-and-half to go, we take measure on Political Theater with our Politics Team, Herb Jackson, Kate Ackley and Mary Ellen McIntire. 

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]]> 1916 Fintech Beat: Home Prices and Mortgage Costs: Why the US Housing Regulator is Looking Into Fintech Jason Cave, Deputy Director of the FHFA talks fintech and what the agency's new office for innovation might mean for mortgage markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:06:48 -0000 Fintech Beat: Home Prices and Mortgage Costs: Why the US Housing Regulator is Looking Into Fintech full CQ Roll Call Jason Cave, Deputy Director of the FHFA talks fintech and what the agency's new office for innovation might mean for mortgage markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Cave, Deputy Director of the FHFA talks fintech and what the agency's new office for innovation might mean for mortgage markets.

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]]> 1371 CQ Budget: Spending talks morass Negotiations on a short-term measure to avoid a partial government shutdown next month have stalled, as disputes over environmental permitting, coronavirus aid, disaster relief and more create obstacles to a deal. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn outline the sticking points and a likely path to resolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:43:33 -0000 CQ Budget: Spending talks morass full CQ Roll Call Negotiations on a short-term measure to avoid a partial government shutdown next month have stalled, as disputes over environmental permitting, coronavirus aid, disaster relief and more create obstacles to a deal. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn outline the sticking points and a likely path to resolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Negotiations on a short-term measure to avoid a partial government shutdown next month have stalled, as disputes over environmental permitting, coronavirus aid, disaster relief and more create obstacles to a deal. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn outline the sticking points and a likely path to resolution.

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]]> 1520 Political Theater: Law and order revisited at "Riotsville, USA" Filmmaker Sierra Pettengill’s documentary, “Riotsville, USA,” examines the history of the government’s efforts to crack down on protest movements. The title refers to the ersatz towns the military built for counter-protest training, and the film's archival approach is a chronicle and meditation on politics then and now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: Law and order revisited at "Riotsville, USA" full CQ Roll Call Filmmaker Sierra Pettengill’s documentary, “Riotsville, USA,” examines the history of the government’s efforts to crack down on protest movements. The title refers to the ersatz towns the military built for counter-protest training, and the film's archival approach is a chronicle and meditation on politics then and now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Filmmaker Sierra Pettengill’s documentary, “Riotsville, USA,” examines the history of the government’s efforts to crack down on protest movements. The title refers to the ersatz towns the military built for counter-protest training, and the film's archival approach is a chronicle and meditation on politics then and now.

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]]> 1736 CQ Budget: Obstacles to stopgap funding A short-term funding measure to head off a partial government shutdown is now caught up in fights over emergency spending requests and an effort to streamline federal permitting for energy projects. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson and Aidan Quigley outline the challenges facing Congress to pass stopgap funding by the end of this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Sep 2022 18:05:52 -0000 CQ Budget: Obstacles to stopgap funding full CQ Roll Call A short-term funding measure to head off a partial government shutdown is now caught up in fights over emergency spending requests and an effort to streamline federal permitting for energy projects. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson and Aidan Quigley outline the challenges facing Congress to pass stopgap funding by the end of this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A short-term funding measure to head off a partial government shutdown is now caught up in fights over emergency spending requests and an effort to streamline federal permitting for energy projects. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson and Aidan Quigley outline the challenges facing Congress to pass stopgap funding by the end of this month.


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]]> 1482 Political Theater: Weird times, Weird poll numbers Politics works in patterns. But we might be in one of those outlier election cycles, when politics don’t always match up with typical narratives. Roll Call Elections Analyst Nathan L. Gonzales joins the Political Theater podcast to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 Sep 2022 21:36:34 -0000 Political Theater: Weird times, Weird poll numbers full CQ Roll Call Politics works in patterns. But we might be in one of those outlier election cycles, when politics don’t always match up with typical narratives. Roll Call Elections Analyst Nathan L. Gonzales joins the Political Theater podcast to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Politics works in patterns. But we might be in one of those outlier election cycles, when politics don’t always match up with typical narratives. Roll Call Elections Analyst Nathan L. Gonzales joins the Political Theater podcast to discuss.

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]]> 1401 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: Progress? Certainly. But has the Americans with Disabilities Act changed the country enough? Marking its 32nd anniversary this year, the Americans with Disabilities Act has inspired the world to see disability through the lens of equity, opening opportunities for persons with disabilities to contribute to our global progress. But, from creating more consistency for academic accommodations to providing additional employment opportunities, what needs to be done in the next 32 years and beyond? “Equal Time” host Mary C. Curtis talks with Nicole Patton, the Manager of State Government Relations at the National Down Syndrome Society, and Charlotte Woodward, the Education Program Associate for NDSS. Charlotte, who was born with Down syndrome, as well as a heart condition, is one of the few people born with Down syndrome to receive a life-saving heart transplant. She went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from George Mason University with a bachelor’s degree in sociology, with a concentration in inequality and social change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: Progress? Certainly. But has the Americans with Disabilities Act changed the country enough? full CQ Roll Call Nicole Patton, the Manager of State Government Relations at the National Down Syndrome Society, and Charlotte Woodward, the Education Program Associate for NDSS Marking its 32nd anniversary this year, the Americans with Disabilities Act has inspired the world to see disability through the lens of equity, opening opportunities for persons with disabilities to contribute to our global progress. But, from creating more consistency for academic accommodations to providing additional employment opportunities, what needs to be done in the next 32 years and beyond? “Equal Time” host Mary C. Curtis talks with Nicole Patton, the Manager of State Government Relations at the National Down Syndrome Society, and Charlotte Woodward, the Education Program Associate for NDSS. Charlotte, who was born with Down syndrome, as well as a heart condition, is one of the few people born with Down syndrome to receive a life-saving heart transplant. She went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from George Mason University with a bachelor’s degree in sociology, with a concentration in inequality and social change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Marking its 32nd anniversary this year, the Americans with Disabilities Act has inspired the world to see disability through the lens of equity, opening opportunities for persons with disabilities to contribute to our global progress. But, from creating more consistency for academic accommodations to providing additional employment opportunities, what needs to be done in the next 32 years and beyond? “Equal Time” host Mary C. Curtis talks with Nicole Patton, the Manager of State Government Relations at the National Down Syndrome Society, and Charlotte Woodward, the Education Program Associate for NDSS. Charlotte, who was born with Down syndrome, as well as a heart condition, is one of the few people born with Down syndrome to receive a life-saving heart transplant. She went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from George Mason University with a bachelor’s degree in sociology, with a concentration in inequality and social change.

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]]> 2365 Fintech Beat: Ransomware (and Crypto) 101 Elementus founder Max Galka joins Julian Ha to talk ransomware and crypto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Aug 2022 02:43:14 -0000 Fintech Beat: Ransomware (and Crypto) 101 full CQ Roll Call Guest host Julian Ha with Elementus founder Max Galka Elementus founder Max Galka joins Julian Ha to talk ransomware and crypto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Elementus founder Max Galka joins Julian Ha to talk ransomware and crypto.

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]]> 1492 CQ Budget: A win for Democrats Democrats celebrated the passage of their climate, health and tax package, but debate over the partisan measure now moves to the campaign trail. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Laura Weiss and Paul M. Krawzak examine what the new law could mean for the midterm elections and how both parties could use it to their political advantage. They also discuss the upcoming fight over a stopgap funding measure to ward off a partial government shutdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:10:38 -0000 CQ Budget: A win for Democrats full CQ Roll Call Democrats celebrated the passage of their climate, health and tax package, but debate over the partisan measure now moves to the campaign trail. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Laura Weiss and Paul M. Krawzak examine what the new law could mean for the midterm elections and how both parties could use it to their political advantage. They also discuss the upcoming fight over a stopgap funding measure to ward off a partial government shutdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Democrats celebrated the passage of their climate, health and tax package, but debate over the partisan measure now moves to the campaign trail. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Laura Weiss and Paul M. Krawzak examine what the new law could mean for the midterm elections and how both parties could use it to their political advantage. They also discuss the upcoming fight over a stopgap funding measure to ward off a partial government shutdown.

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]]> 1814 Political Theater: Strange days are here: August in Washington August can be a strange month, especially in a place like Washington. On one hand, things are slow. Congress goes on recess. People take vacations. On the other hand, kids head back to school. It’s peak political primary season. How different is it from other places? Brandon Wetherbee of Recommend If You Like magazine drops by to riff on the dog days, the Cubs’ microphone system, Michael Keaton, Dan Snyder and lost movies, among other topics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Aug 2022 21:57:19 -0000 Political Theater: Strange days are here: August in Washington full CQ Roll Call Brandon Wetherbee of Recommend If You Like magazine drops by to riff on the dog days in D.C. August can be a strange month, especially in a place like Washington. On one hand, things are slow. Congress goes on recess. People take vacations. On the other hand, kids head back to school. It’s peak political primary season. How different is it from other places? Brandon Wetherbee of Recommend If You Like magazine drops by to riff on the dog days, the Cubs’ microphone system, Michael Keaton, Dan Snyder and lost movies, among other topics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices August can be a strange month, especially in a place like Washington. On one hand, things are slow. Congress goes on recess. People take vacations. On the other hand, kids head back to school. It’s peak political primary season. How different is it from other places? Brandon Wetherbee of Recommend If You Like magazine drops by to riff on the dog days, the Cubs’ microphone system, Michael Keaton, Dan Snyder and lost movies, among other topics. 

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]]> 1954 Political Theater: Moving right along: A political reporter’s turning point Amanda Becker is a veteran political journalist. The Washington correspondent for The 19th News has covered a variety of beats here in The Swamp over the last decade-plus for her current newsroom, as well as Reuters, and, once upon a time, for Roll Call. She is about to move to the Boston area to start one of journalism’s most prestigious fellowships, the Nieman, was kind enough to discuss some of her reflections on the job of political reporting, what she hopes to get out of her fellowship and any other odds and ends at this inflection point for her career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 12 Aug 2022 21:43:47 -0000 Political Theater: Moving right along: A political reporter’s turning point full CQ Roll Call Amanda Becker is a veteran political journalist. The Washington correspondent for The 19th News has covered a variety of beats here in The Swamp over the last decade-plus for her current newsroom, as well as Reuters, and, once upon a time, for Roll Call. She is about to move to the Boston area to start one of journalism’s most prestigious fellowships, the Nieman, was kind enough to discuss some of her reflections on the job of political reporting, what she hopes to get out of her fellowship and any other odds and ends at this inflection point for her career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Amanda Becker is a veteran political journalist. The Washington correspondent for The 19th News has covered a variety of beats here in The Swamp over the last decade-plus for her current newsroom, as well as Reuters, and, once upon a time, for Roll Call. She is about to move to the Boston area to start one of journalism’s most prestigious fellowships, the Nieman, was kind enough to discuss some of her reflections on the job of political reporting, what she hopes to get out of her fellowship and any other odds and ends at this inflection point for her career.

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]]> 1615 CQ Budget: Democrats unite Democrats appear to have the votes they need to pass a revised version of their health, climate and tax package along party lines in the evenly divided Senate. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn outline the changes that led to a new agreement with Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema and explain the procedural hurdles that still await the package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Aug 2022 16:17:54 -0000 CQ Budget: Democrats unite full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn outline the changes that led to a revised version of the health, climate and tax package. Democrats appear to have the votes they need to pass a revised version of their health, climate and tax package along party lines in the evenly divided Senate. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn outline the changes that led to a new agreement with Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema and explain the procedural hurdles that still await the package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Democrats appear to have the votes they need to pass a revised version of their health, climate and tax package along party lines in the evenly divided Senate. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn outline the changes that led to a new agreement with Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema and explain the procedural hurdles that still await the package.

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]]> 1711 Political Theater: The long story for victims of Camp Lejeune gets a new chapter President Joe Biden will soon sign legislation that will give easier access to health and disability benefits to more than 3.5 million veterans who were exposed to toxic substances on overseas deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and more. It wasn’t easy to get through Congress. The Senate passed that bill after weeks of delay, and not before high-profile advocacy from comedian Jon Stewart and others. But underneath those bigger headlines, folded into the bill, is a provision allowing families poisoned for decades at the Marine Corps' Camp Lejeune to get compensation from the federal government. Todd Ruger, legal affairs editor at CQ Roll Call discusses this story with Mike Magner, an editor at CQ Roll Call who has followed the stories of families from Camp Lejeune. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 04 Aug 2022 16:38:40 -0000 Political Theater: The long story for victims of Camp Lejeune gets a new chapter full CQ Roll Call Todd Ruger, legal affairs editor at CQ Roll Call discusses Camp Lejeune with Mike Magner, an editor at CQ Roll Call. President Joe Biden will soon sign legislation that will give easier access to health and disability benefits to more than 3.5 million veterans who were exposed to toxic substances on overseas deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and more. It wasn’t easy to get through Congress. The Senate passed that bill after weeks of delay, and not before high-profile advocacy from comedian Jon Stewart and others. But underneath those bigger headlines, folded into the bill, is a provision allowing families poisoned for decades at the Marine Corps' Camp Lejeune to get compensation from the federal government. Todd Ruger, legal affairs editor at CQ Roll Call discusses this story with Mike Magner, an editor at CQ Roll Call who has followed the stories of families from Camp Lejeune. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Joe Biden will soon sign legislation that will give easier access to health and disability benefits to more than 3.5 million veterans who were exposed to toxic substances on overseas deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and more. It wasn’t easy to get through Congress. The Senate passed that bill after weeks of delay, and not before high-profile advocacy from comedian Jon Stewart and others. But underneath those bigger headlines, folded into the bill, is a provision allowing families poisoned for decades at the Marine Corps' Camp Lejeune to get compensation from the federal government. Todd Ruger, legal affairs editor at CQ Roll Call discusses this story with Mike Magner, an editor at CQ Roll Call who has followed the stories of families from Camp Lejeune.

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]]> 1132 CQ Budget: Joe Manchin's 180 A surprise change of heart from the West Virginia Democrat put a revamped "Build Back Better" plan back on the table. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson and Laura Weiss examine the twist of fate and the challenges awaiting Democrats in trying to pass the measure.They also discuss microchip and veterans benefits legislation and the latest on appropriations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 Jul 2022 15:21:34 -0000 CQ Budget: Joe Manchin's 180 full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson and Laura Weiss examine a surprise change of heart from Joe Manchin, putting a revamped "Build Back Better" plan back on the table. A surprise change of heart from the West Virginia Democrat put a revamped "Build Back Better" plan back on the table. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson and Laura Weiss examine the twist of fate and the challenges awaiting Democrats in trying to pass the measure.They also discuss microchip and veterans benefits legislation and the latest on appropriations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A surprise change of heart from the West Virginia Democrat put a revamped "Build Back Better" plan back on the table. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson and Laura Weiss examine the twist of fate and the challenges awaiting Democrats in trying to pass the measure.They also discuss microchip and veterans benefits legislation and the latest on appropriations.

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]]> 2010 Fintech Beat: European Parliament Vice President Eva Kaili and EU's Peter Kerstens on MICA Peter Kerstens and Eva Kaili join the podcast to discuss the EU's new rules for crypto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:22:02 -0000 Fintech Beat: European Parliament Vice President Eva Kaili and EU's Peter Kerstens on MICA full CQ Roll Call Guests: Peter Kerstens and Eva Kaili Peter Kerstens and Eva Kaili join the podcast to discuss the EU's new rules for crypto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Peter Kerstens and Eva Kaili join the podcast to discuss the EU's new rules for crypto.

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]]> 1743 CQ Budget: Microchips and drug pricing Before their August recess, lawmakers hope to pass a major funding package to bolster domestic semiconductor manufacturing and a measure designed to lower the cost of many prescription drugs. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Lauren Clason outline the challenges awaiting Congress to pass those bills.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:05:13 -0000 CQ Budget: Microchips and drug pricing full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Lauren Clason Before their August recess, lawmakers hope to pass a major funding package to bolster domestic semiconductor manufacturing and a measure designed to lower the cost of many prescription drugs. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Lauren Clason outline the challenges awaiting Congress to pass those bills.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Before their August recess, lawmakers hope to pass a major funding package to bolster domestic semiconductor manufacturing and a measure designed to lower the cost of many prescription drugs. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Lauren Clason outline the challenges awaiting Congress to pass those bills. 

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]]> 1660 Fintech Beat: Richard Bookstaber on Fintech, Diversification and the Volatility Paradox Richard Bookstaber, author of the End of Theory and Demons of Our Own Design, Demystifies Fintech Market Volatility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:09:40 -0000 Fintech Beat: Richard Bookstaber on Fintech, Diversification and the Volatility Paradox full CQ Roll Call Guest host Amias Gerety welcomes Richard Bookstaber to the show Richard Bookstaber, author of the End of Theory and Demons of Our Own Design, Demystifies Fintech Market Volatility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Richard Bookstaber, author of the End of Theory and Demons of Our Own Design, Demystifies Fintech Market Volatility

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]]> 1677 Political Theater: Previously on the 2022 primary show: crazy cash, ISIS brides and representatives prohibited from representing We are at a pause in the congressional primary season, with several major states having selected their nominees for November’s general election, including Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. In August, things ramp back up, with more than a dozen states holding primaries and in battlegrounds like Arizona, Michigan and Florida. So what have we learned so far from the elections that have taken place? And what might we expect as the general election match-ups become clearer? CQ Roll Call Politics Editor Herb Jackson joins Political Theater to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:57:12 -0000 Political Theater: Previously on the 2022 primary show: crazy cash, ISIS brides and representatives prohibited from representing full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call Politics Editor Herb Jackson joins Political Theater to discuss this moment of pause in the 2022 congressional primary season. We are at a pause in the congressional primary season, with several major states having selected their nominees for November’s general election, including Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. In August, things ramp back up, with more than a dozen states holding primaries and in battlegrounds like Arizona, Michigan and Florida. So what have we learned so far from the elections that have taken place? And what might we expect as the general election match-ups become clearer? CQ Roll Call Politics Editor Herb Jackson joins Political Theater to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We are at a pause in the congressional primary season, with several major states having selected their nominees for November’s general election, including Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. In August, things ramp back up, with more than a dozen states holding primaries and in battlegrounds like Arizona, Michigan and Florida. So what have we learned so far from the elections that have taken place? And what might we expect as the general election match-ups become clearer? CQ Roll Call Politics Editor Herb Jackson joins Political Theater to discuss.

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]]> 1540 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: From data privacy concerns to worsening care inequities, the ramifications of the Roe decision The Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade raised many questions on the future of abortion rights in the United States. With search histories and health apps possibly used for tracking, how can data be protected and kept private? Will the health-care outcomes of African-American women, already three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women, worsen? In this month’s episode of Equal Time, to shed some light on life in a post-Roe world, host Mary C. Curtis talks with Amie Stepanovich, Vice President for U.S. Policy at the Future of Privacy Forum, and a nationally recognized expert in domestic surveillance, cybersecurity and privacy law, and Kwajelyn Jackson, Executive Director at Feminist Women's Health Center in Atlanta, Georgia, an independent, non-profit, multi-generational, multi-racial reproductive health, rights, and justice organization.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: From data privacy concerns to worsening care inequities, the ramifications of the Roe decision full CQ Roll Call Guests: Amie Stepanovich, Vice President for U.S. Policy at the Future of Privacy Forum and Kwajelyn Jackson, Executive Director at Feminist Women's Health Center in Atlanta, Georgia The Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade raised many questions on the future of abortion rights in the United States. With search histories and health apps possibly used for tracking, how can data be protected and kept private? Will the health-care outcomes of African-American women, already three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women, worsen? In this month’s episode of Equal Time, to shed some light on life in a post-Roe world, host Mary C. Curtis talks with Amie Stepanovich, Vice President for U.S. Policy at the Future of Privacy Forum, and a nationally recognized expert in domestic surveillance, cybersecurity and privacy law, and Kwajelyn Jackson, Executive Director at Feminist Women's Health Center in Atlanta, Georgia, an independent, non-profit, multi-generational, multi-racial reproductive health, rights, and justice organization.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade raised many questions on the future of abortion rights in the United States. With search histories and health apps possibly used for tracking, how can data be protected and kept private? Will the health-care outcomes of African-American women, already three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women, worsen? In this month’s episode of Equal Time, to shed some light on life in a post-Roe world, host Mary C. Curtis talks with Amie Stepanovich, Vice President for U.S. Policy at the Future of Privacy Forum, and a nationally recognized expert in domestic surveillance, cybersecurity and privacy law, and Kwajelyn Jackson, Executive Director at Feminist Women's Health Center in Atlanta, Georgia, an independent, non-profit, multi-generational, multi-racial reproductive health, rights, and justice organization. 

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]]> 3318 CQ Budget: `Build Back Better' unravels West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin III told fellow Democrats he could no longer support climate provisions or higher taxes as part of any budget reconciliation package that comes to a vote before the August recess. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson and Laura Weiss examine how Democratic negotiations unraveled, what can still be salvaged, and what it means for their broader legislative agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:51:00 -0000 CQ Budget: `Build Back Better' unravels full CQ Roll Call Sen. Joe Manchin III no longer supporting climate provisions or higher taxes as part of any budget reconciliation package. West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin III told fellow Democrats he could no longer support climate provisions or higher taxes as part of any budget reconciliation package that comes to a vote before the August recess. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson and Laura Weiss examine how Democratic negotiations unraveled, what can still be salvaged, and what it means for their broader legislative agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin III told fellow Democrats he could no longer support climate provisions or higher taxes as part of any budget reconciliation package that comes to a vote before the August recess. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson and Laura Weiss examine how Democratic negotiations unraveled, what can still be salvaged, and what it means for their broader legislative agenda.

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]]> 1717 Political Theater: 'Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down' has impeccable timing The new documentary from filmmakers Betsy West and Julie Cohen “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down” comes out amid a nationwide debate about gun safety, the animating crusade of the former congresswoman, and as her husband, Sen. Mark Kelly, runs for re-election in a race that will be key in this year's midterms. It also tells a good story and has a rockin' soundtrack. West and Cohen talk about their film on the latest Political Theater podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Jul 2022 14:33:21 -0000 Political Theater: 'Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down' has impeccable timing full CQ Roll Call Filmmakers Betsy West and Julie Cohen on their new documentary “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down” The new documentary from filmmakers Betsy West and Julie Cohen “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down” comes out amid a nationwide debate about gun safety, the animating crusade of the former congresswoman, and as her husband, Sen. Mark Kelly, runs for re-election in a race that will be key in this year's midterms. It also tells a good story and has a rockin' soundtrack. West and Cohen talk about their film on the latest Political Theater podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The new documentary from filmmakers Betsy West and Julie Cohen “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down” comes out amid a nationwide debate about gun safety, the animating crusade of the former congresswoman, and as her husband, Sen. Mark Kelly, runs for re-election in a race that will be key in this year's midterms. It also tells a good story and has a rockin' soundtrack. West and Cohen talk about their film on the latest Political Theater podcast. 

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]]> 1507 Fintech Beat: Blockchains as "Last Mile" Infrastructure in the Global South Robby Greenfield shares how Umoja Labs are leveraging blockchain-based tools to deliver financial inclusion in Africa and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Blockchains as "Last Mile" Infrastructure in the Global South full CQ Roll Call Julian Ha guest hosts with guest Robby Greenfield of Umoja Labs Robby Greenfield shares how Umoja Labs are leveraging blockchain-based tools to deliver financial inclusion in Africa and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Robby Greenfield shares how Umoja Labs are leveraging blockchain-based tools to deliver financial inclusion in Africa and beyond.

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]]> 2068 CQ Budget: Crunch time for Democratic agenda Senate Democrats want to pass a downsized "Build Back Better" reconciliation package before the August recess despite a threat from the Republican leader to hold up a bipartisan chip manufacturing and economic competitiveness bill in retaliation. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn examine the legislative options for what could be a chaotic and unpredictable July work session on Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:25:42 -0000 CQ Budget: Crunch time for Democratic agenda full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn examine the legislative options for what could be a chaotic and unpredictable July work session on Capitol Hill. Senate Democrats want to pass a downsized "Build Back Better" reconciliation package before the August recess despite a threat from the Republican leader to hold up a bipartisan chip manufacturing and economic competitiveness bill in retaliation. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn examine the legislative options for what could be a chaotic and unpredictable July work session on Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Senate Democrats want to pass a downsized "Build Back Better" reconciliation package before the August recess despite a threat from the Republican leader to hold up a bipartisan chip manufacturing and economic competitiveness bill in retaliation. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn examine the legislative options for what could be a chaotic and unpredictable July work session on Capitol Hill.

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]]> 1583 Political Theater: Cruel summer: The Supreme Court’s lengthy break in the spotlight Supreme Court justices have it made: Not only do they get to remake American society with a few opinions, they get to take three months off afterward! Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. has joked that ”only Supreme Court justices and schoolchildren are expected to and do take the entire summer off.” So what do they do during that quarter-year break, and is it changing now that the high court has stepped into a more prominent political role? CQ Roll Call Legal Affairs Editor Todd Ruger joins the Political Theater podcast to talk about the life jurisprudence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:57:10 -0000 Political Theater: Cruel summer: The Supreme Court’s lengthy break in the spotlight full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call Legal Affairs Editor Todd Ruger joins the Political Theater podcast to talk about the life jurisprudence. Supreme Court justices have it made: Not only do they get to remake American society with a few opinions, they get to take three months off afterward! Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. has joked that ”only Supreme Court justices and schoolchildren are expected to and do take the entire summer off.” So what do they do during that quarter-year break, and is it changing now that the high court has stepped into a more prominent political role? CQ Roll Call Legal Affairs Editor Todd Ruger joins the Political Theater podcast to talk about the life jurisprudence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Supreme Court justices have it made: Not only do they get to remake American society with a few opinions, they get to take three months off afterward! Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. has joked that ”only Supreme Court justices and schoolchildren are expected to and do take the entire summer off.” So what do they do during that quarter-year break, and is it changing now that the high court has stepped into a more prominent political role? CQ Roll Call Legal Affairs Editor Todd Ruger joins the Political Theater podcast to talk about the life jurisprudence.

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]]> 1391 Fintech Beat: The "How" of the Global Economy Author of “The Field Guide to Global Payments, Sophia Goldberg, joins Amias Gerety to answer the age old question: Are payments companies getting paid too much (or too little) for the value they provide?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: The "How" of the Global Economy full CQ Roll Call Guest host Amias Gerety welcomes Adyen's Sophia Goldberg Author of “The Field Guide to Global Payments, Sophia Goldberg, joins Amias Gerety to answer the age old question: Are payments companies getting paid too much (or too little) for the value they provide?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Author of “The Field Guide to Global Payments, Sophia Goldberg, joins Amias Gerety to answer the age old question: Are payments companies getting paid too much (or too little) for the value they provide?  

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]]> 1594 Political Theater: It’s a small White House after all The walls sure are thin in the West Wing. That is just one takeaway from the testimony of former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson to the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol. CQ Roll Call Editor at Large John T. Bennett covered the presidency of Donald Trump in sometimes very close quarters at the executive mansion. He joins Political Theater to discuss things you can overhear and see first hand at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:10:11 -0000 Political Theater: It’s a small White House after all full CQ Roll Call Things you can overhear and see first hand at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue with CQ Roll Call Editor at Large John T. Bennett The walls sure are thin in the West Wing. That is just one takeaway from the testimony of former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson to the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol. CQ Roll Call Editor at Large John T. Bennett covered the presidency of Donald Trump in sometimes very close quarters at the executive mansion. He joins Political Theater to discuss things you can overhear and see first hand at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The walls sure are thin in the West Wing. That is just one takeaway from the testimony of former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson to the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol. CQ Roll Call Editor at Large John T. Bennett covered the presidency of Donald Trump in sometimes very close quarters at the executive mansion. He joins Political Theater to discuss things you can overhear and see first hand at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. 

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]]> 1182 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: For Pride Month, reflecting on progress and the road ahead As Pride Month ends, celebration is tempered by setbacks across the country, from laws that ban transgender athletes from competing in school sports to efforts to remove books on the LGBTQ experience from library shelves. And with a Supreme Court willing to overturn precedent, many wonder if LGBTQ rights will be next. What is needed, culturally and legally, to insure forward movement on the path to equality for all Americans? What can organizations and corporations do to be more intentional in supporting the LGBTQ community? Equal Time host Mary C. Curtis explores what comes next with guests Sasha Buchert, a Senior Attorney in the Washington D.C. office of Lambda Legal, and Kendra R. Johnson, Executive Director at Equality North Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: For Pride Month, reflecting on progress and the road ahead full CQ Roll Call Guests: Sasha Buchert, a Senior Attorney in the Washington D.C. office of Lambda Legal, and Kendra R. Johnson, Executive Director at Equality North Carolina. As Pride Month ends, celebration is tempered by setbacks across the country, from laws that ban transgender athletes from competing in school sports to efforts to remove books on the LGBTQ experience from library shelves. And with a Supreme Court willing to overturn precedent, many wonder if LGBTQ rights will be next. What is needed, culturally and legally, to insure forward movement on the path to equality for all Americans? What can organizations and corporations do to be more intentional in supporting the LGBTQ community? Equal Time host Mary C. Curtis explores what comes next with guests Sasha Buchert, a Senior Attorney in the Washington D.C. office of Lambda Legal, and Kendra R. Johnson, Executive Director at Equality North Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As Pride Month ends, celebration is tempered by setbacks across the country, from laws that ban transgender athletes from competing in school sports to efforts to remove books on the LGBTQ experience from library shelves. And with a Supreme Court willing to overturn precedent, many wonder if LGBTQ rights will be next. What is needed, culturally and legally, to insure forward movement on the path to equality for all Americans? What can organizations and corporations do to be more intentional in supporting the LGBTQ community? Equal Time host Mary C. Curtis explores what comes next with guests Sasha Buchert, a Senior Attorney in the Washington D.C. office of Lambda Legal, and Kendra R. Johnson, Executive Director at Equality North Carolina.

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]]> 3177 Fintech Beat: BIS's Hyun Song Shin on Crypto, CBDCs, and Designing Money Hyun Song Shin, the BIS economic advisor, joins the show to talk about recent disruptions in crypto markets, and the advantages of CBDCs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: BIS's Hyun Song Shin on Crypto, CBDCs, and Designing Money full CQ Roll Call BIS economic advisor Hyun Song Shin Hyun Song Shin, the BIS economic advisor, joins the show to talk about recent disruptions in crypto markets, and the advantages of CBDCs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hyun Song Shin, the BIS economic advisor, joins the show to talk about recent disruptions in crypto markets, and the advantages of CBDCs

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]]> 2126 Political Theater: Send lawyers, footballs and money: the strange twists and turns of Washington's football team Washington's professional football team has a long history of controversy, and Congress and local governments spend a lot of time picking apart its foibles. Would this happen in Jacksonville, though? With us to discuss in Brandon Wetherbee, managing editor of District Fray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Jun 2022 22:25:14 -0000 Political Theater: Send lawyers, footballs and money: the strange twists and turns of Washington's football team full CQ Roll Call The many foibles of the Washington Commanders football team with Brandon Wetherbee Washington's professional football team has a long history of controversy, and Congress and local governments spend a lot of time picking apart its foibles. Would this happen in Jacksonville, though? With us to discuss in Brandon Wetherbee, managing editor of District Fray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Washington's professional football team has a long history of controversy, and Congress and local governments spend a lot of time picking apart its foibles. Would this happen in Jacksonville, though? With us to discuss in Brandon Wetherbee, managing editor of District Fray.

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]]> 1225 CQ Budget: Military budget set to swell Two major congressional committees have now spoken on the fiscal 2023 Pentagon budget. Peter Cohn and John M. Donnelly discuss how the Armed Services panels will keep the pressure on appropriators to add tens of billions of dollars more to President Joe Biden's defense proposals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:30:07 -0000 CQ Budget: Military budget set to swell full CQ Roll Call Peter Cohn and John M. Donnelly discuss the fiscal 2023 Pentagon budget. Two major congressional committees have now spoken on the fiscal 2023 Pentagon budget. Peter Cohn and John M. Donnelly discuss how the Armed Services panels will keep the pressure on appropriators to add tens of billions of dollars more to President Joe Biden's defense proposals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Two major congressional committees have now spoken on the fiscal 2023 Pentagon budget. Peter Cohn and John M. Donnelly discuss how the Armed Services panels will keep the pressure on appropriators to add tens of billions of dollars more to President Joe Biden's defense proposals.

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]]> 1650 CQ Budget: Defense spending battle lines A bipartisan Senate defense authorization bill upped the ante on defense spending for the coming fiscal year. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn explain the new battle lines over defense spending that could stall appropriations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:21:26 -0000 CQ Budget: Defense spending battle lines full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn explain the new battle lines over defense spending that could stall appropriations. A bipartisan Senate defense authorization bill upped the ante on defense spending for the coming fiscal year. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn explain the new battle lines over defense spending that could stall appropriations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A bipartisan Senate defense authorization bill upped the ante on defense spending for the coming fiscal year. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn explain the new battle lines over defense spending that could stall appropriations.

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]]> 1538 Fintech Beat: Market Swings, Software-Based Investing--and Community Banking Amias Gerety interviews M1 CEO Brian Barnes on relationship investing and automation in the fintech economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Jun 2022 13:11:13 -0000 Fintech Beat: Market Swings, Software-Based Investing--and Community Banking full CQ Roll Call M1 CEO Brian Barnes on relationship investing and automation in the fintech economy. Amias Gerety interviews M1 CEO Brian Barnes on relationship investing and automation in the fintech economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Amias Gerety interviews M1 CEO Brian Barnes on relationship investing and automation in the fintech economy.

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]]> 1532 Political Theater: "The Martha Mitchell Effect" gives voice to one of Watergate's great characters This week marks the 50th Anniversary of the Watergate break-in, a scandal that eventually led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. This is one of history's great dramas, and we're still telling and hearing great stories about it. Case in point: "The Martha Mitchell Effect," a new Netflix documentary about one Watergate's most colorful, and tragic, characters. Directors Anne Alvergue and Debra McClutchy discuss their project in all its colorful and poignant archival glory.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: "The Martha Mitchell Effect" gives voice to one of Watergate's great characters full CQ Roll Call Directors Anne Alvergue and Debra McClutchy discuss their new documentary, "The Martha Mitchell Effect." This week marks the 50th Anniversary of the Watergate break-in, a scandal that eventually led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. This is one of history's great dramas, and we're still telling and hearing great stories about it. Case in point: "The Martha Mitchell Effect," a new Netflix documentary about one Watergate's most colorful, and tragic, characters. Directors Anne Alvergue and Debra McClutchy discuss their project in all its colorful and poignant archival glory.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week marks the 50th Anniversary of the Watergate break-in, a scandal that eventually led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. This is one of history's great dramas, and we're still telling and hearing great stories about it. Case in point: "The Martha Mitchell Effect," a new Netflix documentary about one Watergate's most colorful, and tragic, characters. Directors Anne Alvergue and Debra McClutchy discuss their project in all its colorful and poignant archival glory. 

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]]> 1151 CQ Budget: Appropriations kickoff House appropriators are about to begin their markups on fiscal 2023 spending bills after taking a shortcut on a budget blueprint. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Paul M. Krawzak outline what lies ahead for appropriators and assess the latest effort to resurrect a "Build Back Better" reconciliation package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Jun 2022 15:31:06 -0000 CQ Budget: Appropriations kickoff full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Paul M. Krawzak outline what lies ahead for appropriators and assess the latest effort to resurrect a "Build Back Better" reconciliation package. House appropriators are about to begin their markups on fiscal 2023 spending bills after taking a shortcut on a budget blueprint. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Paul M. Krawzak outline what lies ahead for appropriators and assess the latest effort to resurrect a "Build Back Better" reconciliation package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House appropriators are about to begin their markups on fiscal 2023 spending bills after taking a shortcut on a budget blueprint. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Paul M. Krawzak outline what lies ahead for appropriators and assess the latest effort to resurrect a "Build Back Better" reconciliation package.

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]]> 1328 Politcal Theater: How ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ reflects a stranger, more vulnerable political time "Top Gun: Maverick," the legacy sequel to the 1986 movie "Top Gun," has soared at the box office since its Memorial Day weekend opening, making more than 550 million dollars and counting. People might just be going to see Tom Cruise in action, but there might be something more going on here. The first "Top Gun" is an iconic piece of pop culture, a product of its times: a hot movie that came out at the coldest point of the Cold War. This "Top Gun?" It’s also a product of its times, a weirder, more asymmetrical one for geopolitics. With us to discuss in CQ Roll Call Editor at Large John T. Bennett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Politcal Theater: How ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ reflects a stranger, more vulnerable political time full CQ Roll Call The geopolitics of "Top Gun: Maverick." "Top Gun: Maverick," the legacy sequel to the 1986 movie "Top Gun," has soared at the box office since its Memorial Day weekend opening, making more than 550 million dollars and counting. People might just be going to see Tom Cruise in action, but there might be something more going on here. The first "Top Gun" is an iconic piece of pop culture, a product of its times: a hot movie that came out at the coldest point of the Cold War. This "Top Gun?" It’s also a product of its times, a weirder, more asymmetrical one for geopolitics. With us to discuss in CQ Roll Call Editor at Large John T. Bennett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "Top Gun: Maverick," the legacy sequel to the 1986 movie "Top Gun," has soared at the box office since its Memorial Day weekend opening, making more than 550 million dollars and counting. People might just be going to see Tom Cruise in action, but there might be something more going on here. The first "Top Gun" is an iconic piece of pop culture, a product of its times: a hot movie that came out at the coldest point of the Cold War. This "Top Gun?" It’s also a product of its times, a weirder, more asymmetrical one for geopolitics. With us to discuss in CQ Roll Call Editor at Large John T. Bennett.

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]]> 1208 Fintech Beat: There’s nothing Micro about a Billion Women: Mary Iskenderian on Microfinance Mary Ellen Iskenderian, the CEO of Women's World Banking, talks about her new book and the opportunities and challenges facing women entrepreneurs in developing countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: There’s nothing Micro about a Billion Women: Mary Iskenderian on Microfinance full CQ Roll Call Mary Ellen Iskenderian - CEO of Women's World Banking Mary Ellen Iskenderian, the CEO of Women's World Banking, talks about her new book and the opportunities and challenges facing women entrepreneurs in developing countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mary Ellen Iskenderian, the CEO of Women's World Banking, talks about her new book and the opportunities and challenges facing women entrepreneurs in developing countries.

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]]> 1993 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: For Asian Americans, celebration, challenges and action May, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, has special significance in 2022, as both acknowledgment of contributions and reminder of a resurgence of xenophobic rhetoric and violence. Civil rights groups, academia and businesses have responded with action, education and activism, part of a “Stop AAPI Hate” coalition. Mary C. Curtis speaks about the past, the present and future solutions with Anne Lee Benedict, active with MCCA, a national organization dedicated to advancing diversity, inclusion and equity in the legal profession, and Dr. Joanne L. Rondilla, an assistant professor in Sociology and Interdisciplinary Studies and Asian American Studies at San José State University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 May 2022 11:00:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: For Asian Americans, celebration, challenges and action full CQ Roll Call Mary C. Curtis speaks with Anne Lee Benedict and Dr. Joanne L. Rondilla about Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and the “Stop AAPI Hate” coalition. May, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, has special significance in 2022, as both acknowledgment of contributions and reminder of a resurgence of xenophobic rhetoric and violence. Civil rights groups, academia and businesses have responded with action, education and activism, part of a “Stop AAPI Hate” coalition. Mary C. Curtis speaks about the past, the present and future solutions with Anne Lee Benedict, active with MCCA, a national organization dedicated to advancing diversity, inclusion and equity in the legal profession, and Dr. Joanne L. Rondilla, an assistant professor in Sociology and Interdisciplinary Studies and Asian American Studies at San José State University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices May, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, has special significance in 2022, as both acknowledgment of contributions and reminder of a resurgence of xenophobic rhetoric and violence. Civil rights groups, academia and businesses have responded with action, education and activism, part of a “Stop AAPI Hate” coalition. Mary C. Curtis speaks about the past, the present and future solutions with Anne Lee Benedict, active with MCCA, a national organization dedicated to advancing diversity, inclusion and equity in the legal profession, and Dr. Joanne L. Rondilla, an assistant professor in Sociology and Interdisciplinary Studies and Asian American Studies at San José State University.

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]]> 2883 CQ Budget: Pandemic aid derailment Senate spending hawks blocked a $48 billion aid package for restaurants and some other small businesses. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Lindsey McPherson assess the fallout and prospects for any future aid attempt. Recorded 5/20/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 May 2022 16:30:51 -0000 CQ Budget: Pandemic aid derailment full CQ Roll Call Senate spending hawks blocked a $48 billion aid package for restaurants and some other small businesses. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Lindsey McPherson assess the fallout and prospects for any future aid attempt. Recorded 5/20/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Senate spending hawks blocked a $48 billion aid package for restaurants and some other small businesses. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Lindsey McPherson assess the fallout and prospects for any future aid attempt.

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]]> 1586 Political Theater: So, who exactly is the establishment in politics now? Tuesday’s primary races in states — be they Idaho, North Carolina, Pennsylvania or Oregon — were good news for the establishment of both political parties. Or bad news. It kind of depends on how you define the establishment. Jacob Rubashkin of Inside Election joins the podcast to walk us through all the mixed messaging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 May 2022 22:00:40 -0000 Political Theater: So, who exactly is the establishment in politics now? full CQ Roll Call Jacob Rubashkin of Inside Election joins the podcast to walk us through all the mixed messaging from Tuesday's primary races. Tuesday’s primary races in states — be they Idaho, North Carolina, Pennsylvania or Oregon — were good news for the establishment of both political parties. Or bad news. It kind of depends on how you define the establishment. Jacob Rubashkin of Inside Election joins the podcast to walk us through all the mixed messaging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tuesday’s primary races in states — be they Idaho, North Carolina, Pennsylvania or Oregon — were good news for the establishment of both political parties. Or bad news. It kind of depends on how you define the establishment. Jacob Rubashkin of Inside Election joins the podcast to walk us through all the mixed messaging.

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]]> 2547 Fintech Beat: Robinhood on Volatility, Regulation, and the New Retail Investor Chief Legal Officer Dan Gallagher joins Fintech Beat to talk about what changes in the economy and regulation mean for the company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 May 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Robinhood on Volatility, Regulation, and the New Retail Investor full CQ Roll Call Robinhood Chief Legal Officer Dan Gallagher joins Fintech Beat Chief Legal Officer Dan Gallagher joins Fintech Beat to talk about what changes in the economy and regulation mean for the company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Chief Legal Officer Dan Gallagher joins Fintech Beat to talk about what changes in the economy and regulation mean for the company.

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]]> 1971 CQ Budget: Senate fumble on Ukraine aid A lone senator's objection stymied bipartisan hopes for speedy passage of a $40 billion Ukraine aid measure. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn explain the cause of the holdup and what it may mean for pandemic-related funding bills waiting in the wings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 May 2022 16:06:58 -0000 CQ Budget: Senate fumble on Ukraine aid full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn explain the cause of the holdup a $40 billion Ukraine aid measure and what it may mean for pandemic-related funding bills waiting in the wings. A lone senator's objection stymied bipartisan hopes for speedy passage of a $40 billion Ukraine aid measure. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn explain the cause of the holdup and what it may mean for pandemic-related funding bills waiting in the wings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A lone senator's objection stymied bipartisan hopes for speedy passage of a $40 billion Ukraine aid measure. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn explain the cause of the holdup and what it may mean for pandemic-related funding bills waiting in the wings.

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]]> 1488 Political Theater: Six months out, why these congressional incumbents are vulnerable As the November midterm elections continue to come into focus, several Senate and House incumbents are vulnerable in their bids for re-election. Some are Democrats in danger of getting caught up in a GOP wave. Some are Republicans facing tough primary challenges. And some are just plain unique. The CQ Roll Call political team breaks it down for the episode of Political Theater.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 12 May 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: Six months out, why these congressional incumbents are vulnerable full CQ Roll Call The most vulnerable congressional incumbents of the 2022 midterm elections. As the November midterm elections continue to come into focus, several Senate and House incumbents are vulnerable in their bids for re-election. Some are Democrats in danger of getting caught up in a GOP wave. Some are Republicans facing tough primary challenges. And some are just plain unique. The CQ Roll Call political team breaks it down for the episode of Political Theater.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As the November midterm elections continue to come into focus, several Senate and House incumbents are vulnerable in their bids for re-election. Some are Democrats in danger of getting caught up in a GOP wave. Some are Republicans facing tough primary challenges. And some are just plain unique. The CQ Roll Call political team breaks it down for the episode of Political Theater. 

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]]> 2027 Fintech Beat: Sheila Warren on Crypto Regulation, DeGlobalization, and Contagious Policy Julian Ha interviews Sheila Warren, the CEO of CCI, on Global Trends in Crypto Regulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 May 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Sheila Warren on Crypto Regulation, DeGlobalization, and Contagious Policy full CQ Roll Call CEO of CCI Sheila Warren Julian Ha interviews Sheila Warren, the CEO of CCI, on Global Trends in Crypto Regulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Julian Ha interviews Sheila Warren, the CEO of CCI, on Global Trends in Crypto Regulation.

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]]> 2098 CQ Budget: Aid package puzzle Disputes over school meal waivers, immigration policy and business assistance are some of the moving pieces complicating aid measures for Ukraine and COVID-19. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Lindsey McPherson discuss the latest twists and turns in assembling billions of dollars of supplemental funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 May 2022 16:09:32 -0000 CQ Budget: Aid package puzzle full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Lindsey McPherson discuss the latest twists and turns in assembling billions of dollars of supplemental funding. Disputes over school meal waivers, immigration policy and business assistance are some of the moving pieces complicating aid measures for Ukraine and COVID-19. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Lindsey McPherson discuss the latest twists and turns in assembling billions of dollars of supplemental funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Disputes over school meal waivers, immigration policy and business assistance are some of the moving pieces complicating aid measures for Ukraine and COVID-19. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Lindsey McPherson discuss the latest twists and turns in assembling billions of dollars of supplemental funding.

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]]> 1474 Political Theater: Mod (Com) Squad: The people modernizing Congress Reps. Derek Kilmer and Williams Timmons are under no illusion about the challenges to make Congress a more modern and efficient institution. But as the leaders of the House Selection Committee on the Modernization of Congress, the two are walking the walk: pursuing a bipartisan approach and setting an example for how to work together for the public interest. “Congress has been described as an 18th century institution using 20th century technology to solve 21st century problems,” Kilmer likes to say. But he and Timmons and their colleagues on the panel are making measurable progress in a way that the rest of the legislative branch could learn from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 May 2022 19:30:12 -0000 Political Theater: Mod (Com) Squad: The people modernizing Congress full CQ Roll Call Reps. Derek Kilmer and Williams Timmons are under no illusion about the challenges to make Congress a more modern and efficient institution. But as the leaders of the House Selection Committee on the Modernization of Congress, the two are walking the walk: pursuing a bipartisan approach and setting an example for how to work together for the public interest. “Congress has been described as an 18th century institution using 20th century technology to solve 21st century problems,” Kilmer likes to say. But he and Timmons and their colleagues on the panel are making measurable progress in a way that the rest of the legislative branch could learn from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Reps. Derek Kilmer and Williams Timmons are under no illusion about the challenges to make Congress a more modern and efficient institution. But as the leaders of the House Selection Committee on the Modernization of Congress, the two are walking the walk: pursuing a bipartisan approach and setting an example for how to work together for the public interest. “Congress has been described as an 18th century institution using 20th century technology to solve 21st century problems,” Kilmer likes to say. But he and Timmons and their colleagues on the panel are making measurable progress in a way that the rest of the legislative branch could learn from.

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]]> 3308 Fintech Beat: Fintech For Farmers? Chris Brummer sits down with AcreTrader Founder Carter Malloy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 May 2022 11:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Fintech For Farmers? full CQ Roll Call AcreTrader Founder Carter Malloy. Chris Brummer sits down with AcreTrader Founder Carter Malloy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Chris Brummer sits down with AcreTrader Founder Carter Malloy.

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]]> 1474 CQ Budget: Aid quandary for Congress New aid for Ukraine is tied up in a fight over pandemic relief and immigration policy. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn explain the tangle over supplemental funding and assess the prospects for fiscal 2023 appropriations, a downsized "Build Back Better" measure and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:10:53 -0000 CQ Budget: Aid quandary for Congress full CQ Roll Call The tangle over supplemental funding and assess the prospects for fiscal 2023 appropriations, a downsized "Build Back Better" measure and more. New aid for Ukraine is tied up in a fight over pandemic relief and immigration policy. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn explain the tangle over supplemental funding and assess the prospects for fiscal 2023 appropriations, a downsized "Build Back Better" measure and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices New aid for Ukraine is tied up in a fight over pandemic relief and immigration policy. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn explain the tangle over supplemental funding and assess the prospects for fiscal 2023 appropriations, a downsized "Build Back Better" measure and more.

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]]> 1589 Political Theater: White House Correspondents' Dinner is back: Expect super-spreader jokes For the first time since 2019, the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner is back, stepping gingerly into the COVID-19 era, awkward jokes and all. CQ Roll Call Chief Correspondent Niels Lesniewski stops by to talk about what to expect.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 28 Apr 2022 16:54:45 -0000 Political Theater: White House Correspondents' Dinner is back: Expect super-spreader jokes full CQ Roll Call What to expect at the first White House Correspondents' Association Dinner since 2019. For the first time since 2019, the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner is back, stepping gingerly into the COVID-19 era, awkward jokes and all. CQ Roll Call Chief Correspondent Niels Lesniewski stops by to talk about what to expect.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the first time since 2019, the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner is back, stepping gingerly into the COVID-19 era, awkward jokes and all. CQ Roll Call Chief Correspondent Niels Lesniewski stops by to talk about what to expect. 

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]]> 1397 Fintech Beat: John Hope Bryant on Entrepreneurialism and Financial Literacy John Hope Bryant, the famed American financial literacy entrepreneur and businessman, joins the podcast with QED's Amias Gerety to talk about Black Wealth, Entrepreneurs, and Financial Literacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: John Hope Bryant on Entrepreneurialism and Financial Literacy full CQ Roll Call QED's Amis Gerety welcomes John Hope Bryant to talk about Black Wealth, Entrepreneurs, and Financial Literacy. John Hope Bryant, the famed American financial literacy entrepreneur and businessman, joins the podcast with QED's Amias Gerety to talk about Black Wealth, Entrepreneurs, and Financial Literacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John Hope Bryant, the famed American financial literacy entrepreneur and businessman, joins the podcast with QED's Amias Gerety to talk about Black Wealth, Entrepreneurs, and Financial Literacy

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]]> 1232 Political Theater: Cash Rules All Politics? Maybe, maybe not. Breaking down the latest FEC fundraising numbers It's the year of our Midterm Election, 2022, and Q1 fundraising numbers are in. What's a million dollars get you these days? How are incumbent members running against other incumbents doing? How much are members targeted by former President Donald Trump doing in the money game? We run through all this and more on the latest Political Theater podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Apr 2022 22:22:38 -0000 Political Theater: Cash Rules All Politics? Maybe, maybe not. Breaking down the latest FEC fundraising numbers full CQ Roll Call Full breakdown of the Q1 fundraising numbers heading towards Midterm Election 2022. It's the year of our Midterm Election, 2022, and Q1 fundraising numbers are in. What's a million dollars get you these days? How are incumbent members running against other incumbents doing? How much are members targeted by former President Donald Trump doing in the money game? We run through all this and more on the latest Political Theater podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It's the year of our Midterm Election, 2022, and Q1 fundraising numbers are in. What's a million dollars get you these days? How are incumbent members running against other incumbents doing? How much are members targeted by former President Donald Trump doing in the money game? We run through all this and more on the latest Political Theater podcast. 

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]]> 2323 CQ Budget: Unfinished fiscal agenda Lawmakers face a jam-packed agenda after the April recess that includes pandemic aid, restaurant relief, a semiconductor manufacturing measure, fiscal 2023 appropriations, and possibly a resurrected "Build Back Better" package. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Paul M. Krawzak outline the to-do list and assess the prospects for passage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Apr 2022 14:52:27 -0000 CQ Budget: Unfinished fiscal agenda full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Paul M. Krawzak outline a jam-packed agenda after the April recess that includes pandemic aid, restaurant relief, a semiconductor manufacturing measure, fiscal 2023 appropriations, and possibly a resurrected "Build Back Better" package. Lawmakers face a jam-packed agenda after the April recess that includes pandemic aid, restaurant relief, a semiconductor manufacturing measure, fiscal 2023 appropriations, and possibly a resurrected "Build Back Better" package. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Paul M. Krawzak outline the to-do list and assess the prospects for passage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lawmakers face a jam-packed agenda after the April recess that includes pandemic aid, restaurant relief, a semiconductor manufacturing measure, fiscal 2023 appropriations, and possibly a resurrected "Build Back Better" package. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Paul M. Krawzak outline the to-do list and assess the prospects for passage.

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]]> 1450 Political Theater: Let's get specific about the generic ballot We're going to hear a lot about the congressional generic ballot as we get deeper into the 2022 midterm campaign. But, as Edwin Starr might ask, "What is it good for?" How much can we use it to make sense of the political path we are on? Nathan L. Gonzales, publisher of Inside Elections and Roll Call's elections analyst, joins the podcast to discuss.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:11:03 -0000 Political Theater: Let's get specific about the generic ballot full CQ Roll Call Nathan L. Gonzales, publisher of Inside Elections and Roll Call's elections analyst, joins the podcast to discuss the congressional generic ballot in the 2022 midterm campaign. We're going to hear a lot about the congressional generic ballot as we get deeper into the 2022 midterm campaign. But, as Edwin Starr might ask, "What is it good for?" How much can we use it to make sense of the political path we are on? Nathan L. Gonzales, publisher of Inside Elections and Roll Call's elections analyst, joins the podcast to discuss.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We're going to hear a lot about the congressional generic ballot as we get deeper into the 2022 midterm campaign. But, as Edwin Starr might ask, "What is it good for?" How much can we use it to make sense of the political path we are on? Nathan L. Gonzales, publisher of Inside Elections and Roll Call's elections analyst, joins the podcast to discuss. 

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]]> 1737 Fintech Beat: SEC's Allison Lee on Climate, Private Markets and Accredited Investors Allison Lee sits down to talk priorities and interests as she reaches her final stretch as Commissioner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: SEC's Allison Lee on Climate, Private Markets and Accredited Investors full CQ Roll Call Allison Lee sits down to talk priorities and interests as she reaches her final stretch as Commissioner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Allison Lee sits down to talk priorities and interests as she reaches her final stretch as Commissioner.

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]]> 1813 CQ Budget: Pandemic aid package derailed A $10 billion aid package for COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics fell victim to the politics of immigration. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Aidan Quigley examine how a bipartisan compromise came unglued and the prospects for salvaging it. They also assess competing efforts to funnel more aid to restaurants and other pandemic-battered industries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:49:39 -0000 CQ Budget: Pandemic aid package derailed full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Aidan Quigley examine how a bipartisan compromise came unglued and the prospects for salvaging the $10 billion aid package for COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics. A $10 billion aid package for COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics fell victim to the politics of immigration. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Aidan Quigley examine how a bipartisan compromise came unglued and the prospects for salvaging it. They also assess competing efforts to funnel more aid to restaurants and other pandemic-battered industries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A $10 billion aid package for COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics fell victim to the politics of immigration. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Aidan Quigley examine how a bipartisan compromise came unglued and the prospects for salvaging it. They also assess competing efforts to funnel more aid to restaurants and other pandemic-battered industries.

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]]> 1056 Political Theater: There's no crypto in baseball! ... Oh, wait Major League Baseball is back — and it's got some cryptocurrency-sportsbook-anti-competitive-business-practice baggage. District Fray's Brandon Wetherbee joins Political Theater to discuss our new baseball order, weird public art, tobacco and booze advertising and whether the National Baseball Hall of Fame should just start over.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 07 Apr 2022 15:36:04 -0000 Political Theater: There's no crypto in baseball! ... Oh, wait full CQ Roll Call District Fray's Brandon Wetherbee joins Political Theater to discuss the return of baseball and its cryptocurrency-sportsbook-anti-competitive-business-practice baggage. Major League Baseball is back — and it's got some cryptocurrency-sportsbook-anti-competitive-business-practice baggage. District Fray's Brandon Wetherbee joins Political Theater to discuss our new baseball order, weird public art, tobacco and booze advertising and whether the National Baseball Hall of Fame should just start over.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Major League Baseball is back — and it's got some cryptocurrency-sportsbook-anti-competitive-business-practice baggage. District Fray's Brandon Wetherbee joins Political Theater to discuss our new baseball order, weird public art, tobacco and booze advertising and whether the National Baseball Hall of Fame should just start over. 

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]]> 1746 Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire co-hosts with Chris Brummer to talk Disclosure NFTs, Disclosure DAOs and More Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire joins the show to co-host and ask Chris Brummer anything and everything about his new white paper, "Disclosure, Dapps and DeFi." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0000 Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire co-hosts with Chris Brummer to talk Disclosure NFTs, Disclosure DAOs and More full CQ Roll Call Disclosure NFTs, Disclosure DAOs and More with Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire joins the show to co-host and ask Chris Brummer anything and everything about his new white paper, "Disclosure, Dapps and DeFi." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire joins the show to co-host and ask Chris Brummer anything and everything about his new white paper, "Disclosure, Dapps and DeFi."

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]]> 2083 CQ Budget: Partisan fiscal clash resumes President Joe Biden's budget request for the coming fiscal year sets the stage for a replay of the partisan struggle over defense and nondefense spending levels that delayed appropriations for months. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn outline the key elements of Biden's budget and assess the state of play on a new pandemic relief package and a response to high gas prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Apr 2022 15:55:53 -0000 CQ Budget: Partisan fiscal clash resumes full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn outline the key elements of Joe Biden's budget. President Joe Biden's budget request for the coming fiscal year sets the stage for a replay of the partisan struggle over defense and nondefense spending levels that delayed appropriations for months. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn outline the key elements of Biden's budget and assess the state of play on a new pandemic relief package and a response to high gas prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Joe Biden's budget request for the coming fiscal year sets the stage for a replay of the partisan struggle over defense and nondefense spending levels that delayed appropriations for months. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn outline the key elements of Biden's budget and assess the state of play on a new pandemic relief package and a response to high gas prices.

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]]> 1363 Political Theater: Between the Lines: A Redistricting Roundup Report Card When it comes to really geeking out about politics and campaigns, nothing beats redistricting. Jason Dick and Michael Macagnone break down how the pandemic-altered Census crashed into the decennial reapportionment of congressional seats, which sent the already typically crazy redistricting of House seats into a fine tizzy of gamesmanship, hard feelings, lawsuits and an out-and-out weird race against the 2022 midterm election clock.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:47:00 -0000 Political Theater: Between the Lines: A Redistricting Roundup Report Card full CQ Roll Call Jason Dick and Michael Macagnone present their 2022 redistricting report cards. When it comes to really geeking out about politics and campaigns, nothing beats redistricting. Jason Dick and Michael Macagnone break down how the pandemic-altered Census crashed into the decennial reapportionment of congressional seats, which sent the already typically crazy redistricting of House seats into a fine tizzy of gamesmanship, hard feelings, lawsuits and an out-and-out weird race against the 2022 midterm election clock.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices When it comes to really geeking out about politics and campaigns, nothing beats redistricting. Jason Dick and Michael Macagnone break down how the pandemic-altered Census crashed into the decennial reapportionment of congressional seats, which sent the already typically crazy redistricting of House seats into a fine tizzy of gamesmanship, hard feelings, lawsuits and an out-and-out weird race against the 2022 midterm election clock. 

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]]> 1441 CQ Budget: What to expect in the Biden administration budget President Joe Biden's fiscal 2023 budget request, due Monday, will propose new spending levels for defense and nondefense programs at a time of soaring inflation in an election year. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Paul M. Krawzak preview the major elements of a budget package that Congress will wrestle with in coming months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 25 Mar 2022 14:38:08 -0000 CQ Budget: What to expect in the Biden administration budget full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Paul M. Krawzak preview the major elements of a budget package that Congress will wrestle with in coming months. President Joe Biden's fiscal 2023 budget request, due Monday, will propose new spending levels for defense and nondefense programs at a time of soaring inflation in an election year. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Paul M. Krawzak preview the major elements of a budget package that Congress will wrestle with in coming months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Joe Biden's fiscal 2023 budget request, due Monday, will propose new spending levels for defense and nondefense programs at a time of soaring inflation in an election year. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Paul M. Krawzak preview the major elements of a budget package that Congress will wrestle with in coming months.

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]]> 1076 Political Theater: Training the next generation of campaign reporters — in the field Christina Bellantoni, a former Roll Call editor who is now professor of professional practice at the University of Southern California, is training the next generation of journalists. Part of that is showing them how to report stories from out in the field, including congressional races in Texas and Virginia. Bellantoni discusses that and more, including the value of diverse backgrounds and sourcing and how politics have helped shape her students' worldviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Mar 2022 22:11:07 -0000 Political Theater: Training the next generation of campaign reporters — in the field full CQ Roll Call USC professor Christina Bellantoni joins Jason Dick to discuss training the next generation of journalists. Christina Bellantoni, a former Roll Call editor who is now professor of professional practice at the University of Southern California, is training the next generation of journalists. Part of that is showing them how to report stories from out in the field, including congressional races in Texas and Virginia. Bellantoni discusses that and more, including the value of diverse backgrounds and sourcing and how politics have helped shape her students' worldviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Christina Bellantoni, a former Roll Call editor who is now professor of professional practice at the University of Southern California, is training the next generation of journalists. Part of that is showing them how to report stories from out in the field, including congressional races in Texas and Virginia. Bellantoni discusses that and more, including the value of diverse backgrounds and sourcing and how politics have helped shape her students' worldviews.

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]]> 1678 CQ Budget: Tax breaks percolating While the fiscal 2022 omnibus spending package steered clear of tax legislation, lawmakers are preparing to push for several tax measures in coming months, including breaks for charitable donations, research and development, employee retention and more. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Laura Weiss outline the congressional tax agenda and efforts to shore up funding for the IRS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0000 CQ Budget: Tax breaks percolating full CQ Roll Call While the fiscal 2022 omnibus spending package steered clear of tax legislation, lawmakers are preparing to push for several tax measures in coming months, including breaks for charitable donations, research and development, employee retention and more. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Laura Weiss outline the congressional tax agenda and efforts to shore up funding for the IRS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices While the fiscal 2022 omnibus spending package steered clear of tax legislation, lawmakers are preparing to push for several tax measures in coming months, including breaks for charitable donations, research and development, employee retention and more. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Laura Weiss outline the congressional tax agenda and efforts to shore up funding for the IRS.

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]]> 1156 Political Theater: Supreme Court confirmations keep us guessing The stakes for Supreme Court nominations have always been high. But starting in 2016, when Senate Republicans refused to consider the nomination of Merrick B. Garland, the high court confirmation process has been defined by deep partisan rifts, accusations of unfairness and hypocrisy and hard feelings. With that kind of background, what might Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson expect in her upcoming confirmation hearing? CQ Roll Call Senior Writer Todd Ruger discusses the topic with Political Theater host Jason Dick.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: Supreme Court confirmations keep us guessing full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call Senior Writer Todd Ruger joins Jason Dick to discuss what Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson can expect in her upcoming confirmation hearing. The stakes for Supreme Court nominations have always been high. But starting in 2016, when Senate Republicans refused to consider the nomination of Merrick B. Garland, the high court confirmation process has been defined by deep partisan rifts, accusations of unfairness and hypocrisy and hard feelings. With that kind of background, what might Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson expect in her upcoming confirmation hearing? CQ Roll Call Senior Writer Todd Ruger discusses the topic with Political Theater host Jason Dick.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The stakes for Supreme Court nominations have always been high. But starting in 2016, when Senate Republicans refused to consider the nomination of Merrick B. Garland, the high court confirmation process has been defined by deep partisan rifts, accusations of unfairness and hypocrisy and hard feelings. With that kind of background, what might Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson expect in her upcoming confirmation hearing? CQ Roll Call Senior Writer Todd Ruger discusses the topic with Political Theater host Jason Dick. 

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]]> 1329 CQ Budget: Omnibus spending deal done It came more than five months late, but omnibus appropriations for the current fiscal year made it across the finish line this week. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Lindsey McPherson explain what took so long, how a compromise was reached, and the sacrifices made to get a deal done. They also assess a new fight over additional pandemic aid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0000 CQ Budget: Omnibus spending deal done full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Lindsey McPherson discuss omnibus appropriations for the current fiscal year making it across the finish line this week. It came more than five months late, but omnibus appropriations for the current fiscal year made it across the finish line this week. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Lindsey McPherson explain what took so long, how a compromise was reached, and the sacrifices made to get a deal done. They also assess a new fight over additional pandemic aid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It came more than five months late, but omnibus appropriations for the current fiscal year made it across the finish line this week. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Lindsey McPherson explain what took so long, how a compromise was reached, and the sacrifices made to get a deal done. They also assess a new fight over additional pandemic aid.

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]]> 1465 Political Theater: ‘Time becomes elastic’: the long legacy of Guantanamo Bay For the remaining prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba detention facility, “time becomes elastic,” in the words of filmmaker Alex Gibney. One long-time detainee, for instance, Abu Zubaydah, just had his petition to get information from the CIA about his torture and treatment denied by the Supreme Court. But Gibney, in his most recent documentary, “The Forever Prisoner,” does interview key figures in the saga. Political Theater recently discussed with Gibney his techniques and motivations for that project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: ‘Time becomes elastic’: the long legacy of Guantanamo Bay full CQ Roll Call A conversation with filmmaker Alex Gibney about his techniques and motivations for his most recent documentary, “The Forever Prisoner" For the remaining prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba detention facility, “time becomes elastic,” in the words of filmmaker Alex Gibney. One long-time detainee, for instance, Abu Zubaydah, just had his petition to get information from the CIA about his torture and treatment denied by the Supreme Court. But Gibney, in his most recent documentary, “The Forever Prisoner,” does interview key figures in the saga. Political Theater recently discussed with Gibney his techniques and motivations for that project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the remaining prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba detention facility, “time becomes elastic,” in the words of filmmaker Alex Gibney. One long-time detainee, for instance, Abu Zubaydah, just had his petition to get information from the CIA about his torture and treatment denied by the Supreme Court. But Gibney, in his most recent documentary, “The Forever Prisoner,” does interview key figures in the saga. Political Theater recently discussed with Gibney his techniques and motivations for that project.

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]]> 1680 CQ Budget: Countdown to a spending deal With one week to go before current government funding runs out, lawmakers are struggling to reach a deal on fiscal 2022 appropriations while accommodating a new White House request for additional Ukraine aid and pandemic relief. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn assess the state of spending negotiations and discuss a lower-profile bill offering a major expansion of veterans' health care benefits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Mar 2022 17:56:21 -0000 CQ Budget: Countdown to a spending deal full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn assess the state of spending negotiations and discuss a lower-profile bill offering a major expansion of veterans' health care benefits. With one week to go before current government funding runs out, lawmakers are struggling to reach a deal on fiscal 2022 appropriations while accommodating a new White House request for additional Ukraine aid and pandemic relief. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn assess the state of spending negotiations and discuss a lower-profile bill offering a major expansion of veterans' health care benefits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With one week to go before current government funding runs out, lawmakers are struggling to reach a deal on fiscal 2022 appropriations while accommodating a new White House request for additional Ukraine aid and pandemic relief. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn assess the state of spending negotiations and discuss a lower-profile bill offering a major expansion of veterans' health care benefits.

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]]> 1203 Political Theater: Unified control, the political unicorn that never lasts In the last 50 years, only six first-term presidents have been graced with their party in the majority in the House and Senate, and those majorities come under a lot of pressure in midterm elections. That brings us to Joe Biden, one of the six. Nathan Gonzales, publisher of Inside Elections and Roll Call’s political analyst, joins Jason Dick to talk about whether State of the Union speeches, or anything for that matter, can change current political dynamics — as well as the overall state of play in the contests for the House and Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: Unified control, the political unicorn that never lasts full CQ Roll Call Nathan Gonzales, publisher of Inside Elections and Roll Call’s political analyst, joins Jason Dick to talk about State of the Union speeches and state of play in the contests for the House and Senate In the last 50 years, only six first-term presidents have been graced with their party in the majority in the House and Senate, and those majorities come under a lot of pressure in midterm elections. That brings us to Joe Biden, one of the six. Nathan Gonzales, publisher of Inside Elections and Roll Call’s political analyst, joins Jason Dick to talk about whether State of the Union speeches, or anything for that matter, can change current political dynamics — as well as the overall state of play in the contests for the House and Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the last 50 years, only six first-term presidents have been graced with their party in the majority in the House and Senate, and those majorities come under a lot of pressure in midterm elections. That brings us to Joe Biden, one of the six. Nathan Gonzales, publisher of Inside Elections and Roll Call’s political analyst, joins Jason Dick to talk about whether State of the Union speeches, or anything for that matter, can change current political dynamics — as well as the overall state of play in the contests for the House and Senate.

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]]> 1446 Political Theater: ‘I just knew I had to be there’ — Jamie Raskin and the convergence of grief and politics Rep. Jamie Raskin was already embroiled in a political struggle of titanic proportions when tragedy struck in late 2020: the death of his son, Tommy. Madeleine Carter’s documentary “Love and the Constitution” tells that story, one of personal tragedy against the backdrop of the future of the republic. Raskin and Carter discuss the film on the latest Political Theater podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: ‘I just knew I had to be there’ — Jamie Raskin and the convergence of grief and politics full CQ Roll Call Rep. Jamie Raskin and director Madeleine Carter discuss their new documentary on the latest Political Theater podcast. Rep. Jamie Raskin was already embroiled in a political struggle of titanic proportions when tragedy struck in late 2020: the death of his son, Tommy. Madeleine Carter’s documentary “Love and the Constitution” tells that story, one of personal tragedy against the backdrop of the future of the republic. Raskin and Carter discuss the film on the latest Political Theater podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Rep. Jamie Raskin was already embroiled in a political struggle of titanic proportions when tragedy struck in late 2020: the death of his son, Tommy. Madeleine Carter’s documentary “Love and the Constitution” tells that story, one of personal tragedy against the backdrop of the future of the republic. Raskin and Carter discuss the film on the latest Political Theater podcast.

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]]> 1826 Fintech Beat: Ro Khanna on dignity, big tech, and crypto Ro Khanna, whose district lies at the center of Silicon Valley, talks about his book "Dignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of Us" and how to decentralize opportunity beyond Northern California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Ro Khanna on dignity, big tech, and crypto full CQ Roll Call Ro Khanna, whose district lies at the center of Silicon Valley, talks about his book "Dignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of Us" and how to decentralize opportunity beyond Northern California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ro Khanna, whose district lies at the center of Silicon Valley, talks about his book "Dignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of Us" and how to decentralize opportunity beyond Northern California.

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]]> 1647 CQ Budget: What's happening with infrastructure spending? Big spending increases for roads and other transportation projects approved in the bipartisan infrastructure law remain on hold until Congress passes an appropriations bill. In this episode of CQ Budget, budget tracker David Lerman speaks to experts Peter Cohn and Jessica Wehrman to understand what the hold up is and the political implications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Feb 2022 16:25:00 -0000 CQ Budget: What's happening with infrastructure spending? full CQ Roll Call Big spending increases for roads and other transportation projects approved in the bipartisan infrastructure law remain on hold until Congress passes an appropriations bill. In this episode of CQ Budget, budget tracker David Lerman speaks to experts Peter Cohn and Jessica Wehrman to understand what the hold up is and the political implications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Big spending increases for roads and other transportation projects approved in the bipartisan infrastructure law remain on hold until Congress passes an appropriations bill. In this episode of CQ Budget, budget tracker David Lerman speaks to experts Peter Cohn and Jessica Wehrman to understand what the hold up is and the political implications.

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]]> 1555 Political Theater: The NFL’s missteps get amplified on its big stage This Super Bowl Sunday marks the conclusion of the one of the NFL’s mosts successful and entertaining seasons — and also one where its questionable business practices and work environment got amplified from the sports section to the halls of Congress. Jane Coaston, host of the New York Times podcast “The Argument” joins Political Theater to discuss the game she describes glowingly as beautiful, and a business that is infuriating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:03:57 -0000 Political Theater: The NFL’s missteps get amplified on its big stage full CQ Roll Call This Super Bowl Sunday marks the conclusion of the one of the NFL’s mosts successful and entertaining seasons — and also one where its questionable business practices and work environment got amplified from the sports section to the halls of Congress. Jane Coaston, host of the New York Times podcast “The Argument” joins Political Theater to discuss the game she describes glowingly as beautiful, and a business that is infuriating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This Super Bowl Sunday marks the conclusion of the one of the NFL’s mosts successful and entertaining seasons — and also one where its questionable business practices and work environment got amplified from the sports section to the halls of Congress. Jane Coaston, host of the New York Times podcast “The Argument” joins Political Theater to discuss the game she describes glowingly as beautiful, and a business that is infuriating.

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]]> 2000 CQ Budget: Two weeks and counting The path to avoiding a government shutdown is changing by the hour. And if an agreement on spending isn't reached in two weeks, the government will come to a grinding halt. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman discuss what may go to the House floor as soon as Tuesday and what the details of a deal could look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:57:00 -0000 CQ Budget: Two weeks and counting full CQ Roll Call The path to avoiding a government shutdown is changing by the hour. And if an agreement on spending isn't reached in two weeks, the government will come to a grinding halt. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman discuss what may go to the House floor as soon as Tuesday and what the details of a deal could look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The path to avoiding a government shutdown is changing by the hour. And if an agreement on spending isn't reached in two weeks, the government will come to a grinding halt. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman discuss what may go to the House floor as soon as Tuesday and what the details of a deal could look like.


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]]> 965 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: Should there be a Black history month? Black history is often celebrated as though it were not American history. So many presidents have held up proclamations on behalf of Black history month while their policies betray Black Americans. Mary C. Curtis talks with Boston Globe opinion writer Renee Graham about the need to expose hypocrisy and view Black history in a way that honors Black Americans as equals.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:57:11 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: Should there be a Black history month? full CQ Roll Call Black history is often celebrated as though it were not American history. So many presidents have held up proclamations on behalf of Black history month while their policies betray Black Americans. Mary C. Curtis talks with Boston Globe opinion writer Renee Graham about the need to expose hypocrisy and view Black history in a way that honors Black Americans as equals.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Black history is often celebrated as though it were not American history. So many presidents have held up proclamations on behalf of Black history month while their policies betray Black Americans. Mary C. Curtis talks with Boston Globe opinion writer Renee Graham about the need to expose hypocrisy and view Black history in a way that honors Black Americans as equals. 

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]]> 1917 Political Theater: The color of money, 2022 midterms edition Voting rights is about as hot a topic as it gets in politics right now, with the debate centered around whether voting laws pushed by Republicans amount to discrimination of minorities. One thing FEC filings are showing, though, is that amid the debate, several high-profile minority candidates and lawmakers are raising a lot of money for their 2022 campaigns. CQ Roll Call Senior Writer Kate Ackley explains on the latest Political Theater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Feb 2022 19:41:46 -0000 Political Theater: The color of money, 2022 midterms edition full CQ Roll Call Voting rights is about as hot a topic as it gets in politics right now, with the debate centered around whether voting laws pushed by Republicans amount to discrimination of minorities. One thing FEC filings are showing, though, is that amid the debate, several high-profile minority candidates and lawmakers are raising a lot of money for their 2022 campaigns. CQ Roll Call Senior Writer Kate Ackley explains on the latest Political Theater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Voting rights is about as hot a topic as it gets in politics right now, with the debate centered around whether voting laws pushed by Republicans amount to discrimination of minorities. One thing FEC filings are showing, though, is that amid the debate, several high-profile minority candidates and lawmakers are raising a lot of money for their 2022 campaigns. CQ Roll Call Senior Writer Kate Ackley explains on the latest Political Theater.

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]]> 1316 Fintech Beat: Navigating housing inflation, homeowners, and data: A conversation with Finlocker's Brian Vieaux Brian Vieaux, the President of Finlocker, sits down to talk about the economy and how to reach prospective homeowners "before the point of thought." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Navigating housing inflation, homeowners, and data: A conversation with Finlocker's Brian Vieaux full CQ Roll Call Brian Vieaux, the President of Finlocker, sits down to talk about the economy and how to reach prospective homeowners "before the point of thought." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Brian Vieaux, the President of Finlocker, sits down to talk about the economy and how to reach prospective homeowners "before the point of thought."

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]]> 1397 CQ Budget: Budget priorities clash in coming months Democrats have so much to do and so little time. Congress faces a Feb. 18 deadline to complete overdue appropriations but distractions are multiplying. That means as each day passes the chances for a revival of the "Build Back Better" package dwindles. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Lindsey McPherson preview what is coming up in a very busy next few months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 Jan 2022 16:54:00 -0000 CQ Budget: Budget priorities clash in coming months full CQ Roll Call Democrats have so much to do and so little time. Congress faces a Feb. 18 deadline to complete overdue appropriations but distractions are multiplying. That means as each day passes the chances for a revival of the "Build Back Better" package dwindles. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Lindsey McPherson preview what is coming up in a very busy next few months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Democrats have so much to do and so little time. Congress faces a Feb. 18 deadline to complete overdue appropriations but distractions are multiplying. That means as each day passes the chances for a revival of the "Build Back Better" package dwindles. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Lindsey McPherson preview what is coming up in a very busy next few months.


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]]> 1161 Political Theater: ‘I’m not going to be bullied out of here’ — members of Congress react to death threats There has always been a risk to being a public figure, particularly a member of Congress. Beyond the violence of events like the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, members and their staff face threats all the time. CQ Roll Call’s own Jim Saksa reached out to every member of Congress to ask if they had received a death threat. The results were pretty shocking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: ‘I’m not going to be bullied out of here’ — members of Congress react to death threats full CQ Roll Call There has always been a risk to being a public figure, particularly a member of Congress. Beyond the violence of events like the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, members and their staff face threats all the time. CQ Roll Call’s own Jim Saksa reached out to every member of Congress to ask if they had received a death threat. The results were pretty shocking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There has always been a risk to being a public figure, particularly a member of Congress. Beyond the violence of events like the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, members and their staff face threats all the time. CQ Roll Call’s own Jim Saksa reached out to every member of Congress to ask if they had received a death threat. The results were pretty shocking.

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]]> 1366 Fintech Beat: Encore: Cryptodollars vs. Digital Dollars Nic Carter, a partner at Castle Island Ventures, and Fennie Wang, the former associate general counsel of MakerDao, discuss and debate the value of stablecoins and what they mean for central bank digital currencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Encore: Cryptodollars vs. Digital Dollars full CQ Roll Call Nic Carter, a partner at Castle Island Ventures, and Fennie Wang, the former associate general counsel of MakerDao, discuss and debate the value of stablecoins and what they mean for central bank digital currencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Nic Carter, a partner at Castle Island Ventures, and Fennie Wang, the former associate general counsel of MakerDao, discuss and debate the value of stablecoins and what they mean for central bank digital currencies.

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]]> 2549 CQ Budget: Getting something done President Biden and others have spoken this week about breaking apart the behemoth reconciliation package known as "Build Back Better" to pass pieces of it. But as CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn explain, this idea may be more complicated than it seems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:20:23 -0000 CQ Budget: Getting something done full CQ Roll Call President Biden and others have spoken this week about breaking apart the behemoth reconciliation package known as "Build Back Better" to pass pieces of it. But as CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn explain, this idea may be more complicated than it seems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Biden and others have spoken this week about breaking apart the behemoth reconciliation package known as "Build Back Better" to pass pieces of it. But as CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn explain, this idea may be more complicated than it seems.

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]]> 1088 Equal Time: What do the census, voting rights and democracy have in common? Emails made public by the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University Law School recently showed that officials under President Donald Trump tried whatever they could to rig the system for redistricting purposes. It and other government documents detailed clashes between the administration and the bureau’s experts in areas that had the potential of affecting the count and who gets elected. Mary C. Curtis sits down with Kelly Percival, with the Brennan Center’s Democracy to discuss what this all means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:42:20 -0000 Equal Time: What do the census, voting rights and democracy have in common? full CQ Roll Call Emails made public by the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University Law School recently showed that officials under President Donald Trump tried whatever they could to rig the system for redistricting purposes. It and other government documents detailed clashes between the administration and the bureau’s experts in areas that had the potential of affecting the count and who gets elected. Mary C. Curtis sits down with Kelly Percival, with the Brennan Center’s Democracy to discuss what this all means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Emails made public by the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University Law School recently showed that officials under President Donald Trump tried whatever they could to rig the system for redistricting purposes. It and other government documents detailed clashes between the administration and the bureau’s experts in areas that had the potential of affecting the count and who gets elected. Mary C. Curtis sits down with Kelly Percival, with the Brennan Center’s Democracy to discuss what this all means.

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]]> 1426 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: 'Beat them in court, beat them in Congress and beat them at the polls' On the one-year anniversary of President Joe Biden's inauguration, the administration woke up to it's fifth defeat in six months in passing legislation to ensure voting rights for all. Biden had promised to put voting rights at the top of his agenda, but the path appears more fraught than ever. Mary C. Curtis speaks with White House senior advisor Cedric Richmond on what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:35:19 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: 'Beat them in court, beat them in Congress and beat them at the polls' full CQ Roll Call On the one-year anniversary of President Joe Biden's inauguration, the administration woke up to it's fifth defeat in six months in passing legislation to ensure voting rights for all. Biden had promised to put voting rights at the top of his agenda, but the path appears more fraught than ever. Mary C. Curtis speaks with White House senior advisor Cedric Richmond on what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On the one-year anniversary of President Joe Biden's inauguration, the administration woke up to it's fifth defeat in six months in passing legislation to ensure voting rights for all. Biden had promised to put voting rights at the top of his agenda, but the path appears more fraught than ever. Mary C. Curtis speaks with White House senior advisor Cedric Richmond on what comes next.

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]]> 1080 Political Theater: Reshaping society, the Supreme Court way The White House and Congress get a lot of attention for their proposals to change public law, but the Supreme Court is having an outsize effect on society with its decisions, from determining where women can get abortions, what kind of guns will be allowed in cities, how much money can be spent in politics and whether tens of millions of people will need to get a vaccine to protect public health. CQ Roll Call Legal Affairs correspondent Todd Ruger joins us on Political Theater to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 Jan 2022 22:25:08 -0000 Political Theater: Reshaping society, the Supreme Court way full CQ Roll Call The White House and Congress get a lot of attention for their proposals to change public law, but the Supreme Court is having an outsize effect on society with its decisions, from determining where women can get abortions, what kind of guns will be allowed in cities, how much money can be spent in politics and whether tens of millions of people will need to get a vaccine to protect public health. CQ Roll Call Legal Affairs correspondent Todd Ruger joins us on Political Theater to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The White House and Congress get a lot of attention for their proposals to change public law, but the Supreme Court is having an outsize effect on society with its decisions, from determining where women can get abortions, what kind of guns will be allowed in cities, how much money can be spent in politics and whether tens of millions of people will need to get a vaccine to protect public health. CQ Roll Call Legal Affairs correspondent Todd Ruger joins us on Political Theater to discuss.

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]]> 1525 Fintech Beat: The MLK Day Debrief: Equity crowdfunding at Seed at the Table Pierre Le Veaux talks about how Seed at the Table is transforming equity crowdfunding to create new opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs. Also: what regulation needs to do its job better for minority communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Jan 2022 16:31:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: The MLK Day Debrief: Equity crowdfunding at Seed at the Table full CQ Roll Call Pierre Le Veaux talks about how Seed at the Table is transforming equity crowdfunding to create new opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs. Also: what regulation needs to do its job better for minority communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Pierre Le Veaux talks about how Seed at the Table is transforming equity crowdfunding to create new opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs. Also: what regulation needs to do its job better for minority communities.

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]]> 1595 CQ Budget: Movement on the appropriations process? Lead appropriators from both sides of the aisle are sitting down to chat. Polite chatter in the hallways of Congress has replaced boisterous accusations. Could this mean months long drama over issues like defense and non-defense spending are getting hammered out? CQ Roll Call's Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman lay out where things stand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 Jan 2022 18:14:24 -0000 CQ Budget: Movement on the appropriations process? full CQ Roll Call Lead appropriators from both sides of the aisle are sitting down to chat. Polite chatter in the hallways of Congress has replaced boisterous accusations. Could this mean months long drama over issues like defense and non-defense spending are getting hammered out? CQ Roll Call's Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman lay out where things stand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lead appropriators from both sides of the aisle are sitting down to chat. Polite chatter in the hallways of Congress has replaced boisterous accusations. Could this mean months long drama over issues like defense and non-defense spending are getting hammered out? CQ Roll Call's Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman lay out where things stand.

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]]> 1120 Fintech Beat: What's the definition of emeritus? The Fintech Beat awards for 2021 Host Chris Brummer discusses with fintech guru Dan Gorfine what the media missed, and should have ignored, in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 11 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: What's the definition of emeritus? The Fintech Beat awards for 2021 full CQ Roll Call Host Chris Brummer discusses with fintech guru Dan Gorfine what the media missed, and should have ignored, in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Host Chris Brummer discusses with fintech guru Dan Gorfine what the media missed, and should have ignored, in 2021.

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]]> 1722 New year’s outlook for reconciliation package and appropriations CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman look ahead to negotiations around the roughly $2 trillion reconciliation package and appropriations season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 Jan 2022 16:46:16 -0000 New year’s outlook for reconciliation package and appropriations full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman look ahead to negotiations around the roughly $2 trillion reconciliation package and appropriations season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman look ahead to negotiations around the roughly $2 trillion reconciliation package and appropriations season.

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]]> 1016 Political Theater: January 6, 2021: In their own words For people just trying to do their jobs on Jan. 6, 2021, there wasn’t a lot of time to think. But bearing witness then and reflecting on it now are as important as ever during a time when the republic is so fragile. Three CQ Roll Call journalists look back on their coverage of the attack on the Capitol and what’s changed since then on Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: January 6, 2021: In their own words full CQ Roll Call For people just trying to do their jobs on Jan. 6, 2021, there wasn’t a lot of time to think. But bearing witness then and reflecting on it now are as important as ever during a time when the republic is so fragile. Three CQ Roll Call journalists look back on their coverage of the attack on the Capitol and what’s changed since then on Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For people just trying to do their jobs on Jan. 6, 2021, there wasn’t a lot of time to think. But bearing witness then and reflecting on it now are as important as ever during a time when the republic is so fragile. Three CQ Roll Call journalists look back on their coverage of the attack on the Capitol and what’s changed since then on Capitol Hill.

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]]> 1339 Equal Time with Mary C Curtis: The fight for Black and Brown children There is a double standard when it comes to the treatment of children of color. They are punished in schools more frequently. They are arrested more frequently. Why is this happening and why are so many Black and Brown children robbed of their childhoods? Kristin Henning, author of “The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth,” uses her experiences, data and research to paint an alarming picture. Henning sits down with Mary C. Curtis to discuss the problem and potential policy solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C Curtis: The fight for Black and Brown children full CQ Roll Call There is a double standard when it comes to the treatment of children of color. They are punished in schools more frequently. They are arrested more frequently. Why is this happening and why are so many Black and Brown children robbed of their childhoods? Kristin Henning, author of “The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth,” uses her experiences, data and research to paint an alarming picture. Henning sits down with Mary C. Curtis to discuss the problem and potential policy solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There is a double standard when it comes to the treatment of children of color. They are punished in schools more frequently. They are arrested more frequently. Why is this happening and why are so many Black and Brown children robbed of their childhoods? Kristin Henning, author of “The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth,” uses her experiences, data and research to paint an alarming picture. Henning sits down with Mary C. Curtis to discuss the problem and potential policy solutions.

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]]> 2305 Fintech Beat: Encore: Why does crypto love Twitter? Lana Swartz discusses cryptotwitter and her book “New Money: How Payments Became Social Media". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Encore: Why does crypto love Twitter? full CQ Roll Call Lana Swartz discusses cryptotwitter and her book “New Money: How Payments Became Social Media". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lana Swartz discusses cryptotwitter and her book “New Money: How Payments Became Social Media".

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]]> 1659 Political Theater: The 2021 Political Theater year in review It’s that time of the year, when podcasts like Political Theater do their years in review. It’s a helpful frame. But 2021 in retrospect looks a lot like 2020, an extension of something that started, but did not finish. The bitter politics of 2020 crashed into the new year with an assault on democracy on Jan. 6, and hasn't really let up. And the COVID-19 pandemic continues to define daily life. And there was much, much more. We look back at our most enlightening conversations of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Dec 2021 21:30:05 -0000 Political Theater: The 2021 Political Theater year in review full CQ Roll Call It’s that time of the year, when podcasts like Political Theater do their years in review. It’s a helpful frame. But 2021 in retrospect looks a lot like 2020, an extension of something that started, but did not finish. The bitter politics of 2020 crashed into the new year with an assault on democracy on Jan. 6, and hasn't really let up. And the COVID-19 pandemic continues to define daily life. And there was much, much more. We look back at our most enlightening conversations of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It’s that time of the year, when podcasts like Political Theater do their years in review. It’s a helpful frame. But 2021 in retrospect looks a lot like 2020, an extension of something that started, but did not finish. The bitter politics of 2020 crashed into the new year with an assault on democracy on Jan. 6, and hasn't really let up. And the COVID-19 pandemic continues to define daily life. And there was much, much more. We look back at our most enlightening conversations of the year.

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]]> 2313 Fintech Beat: The fintech job market for 2022 Executive recruiter David Richardson joins the podcast to talk about where the fintech jobs will be in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: The fintech job market for 2022 full CQ Roll Call Executive recruiter David Richardson joins the podcast to talk about where the fintech jobs will be in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Executive recruiter David Richardson joins the podcast to talk about where the fintech jobs will be in 2022.

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]]> 1489 CQ Budget: Democrats look to new year to pass tax and spending package Democratic leaders hoped to pass a $2.2 trillion climate change and social safety package known as Build Back Better by Christmas. Instead, negotiations between President Joe Biden and West Virginia's Senator Joe Manchin will continue into the new year. CQ Roll Call's Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss whether Democrats will be able to pass the measure in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Dec 2021 16:44:25 -0000 CQ Budget: Democrats look to new year to pass tax and spending package full CQ Roll Call Democratic leaders hoped to pass a $2.2 trillion climate change and social safety package known as Build Back Better by Christmas. Instead, negotiations between President Joe Biden and West Virginia's Senator Joe Manchin will continue into the new year. CQ Roll Call's Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss whether Democrats will be able to pass the measure in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Democratic leaders hoped to pass a $2.2 trillion climate change and social safety package known as Build Back Better by Christmas. Instead, negotiations between President Joe Biden and West Virginia's Senator Joe Manchin will continue into the new year. CQ Roll Call's Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss whether Democrats will be able to pass the measure in 2022.

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]]> 1253 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: The politics of equity 2021 In this wide-ranging, year-end conversation, Mary C. Curtis speaks with New York Times columnist Charles Blow about what he considers the dramatic rollback of the nation's civil rights, inequity and whether President Joe Biden has been proactive enough to help stem inequity.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: The politics of equity 2021 full CQ Roll Call In this wide-ranging, year-end conversation, Mary C. Curtis speaks with New York Times columnist Charles Blow about what he considers the dramatic rollback of the nation's civil rights, inequity and whether President Joe Biden has been proactive enough to help stem inequity.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this wide-ranging, year-end conversation, Mary C. Curtis speaks with New York Times columnist Charles Blow about what he considers the dramatic rollback of the nation's civil rights, inequity and whether President Joe Biden has been proactive enough to help stem inequity. 


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]]> 2230 Political Theater: CQ Roll Call's photographers on the year that was It has been, to put it mildly, a momentous year. It started off the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol and has been defined by the continuing pandemic. But it's also seen the first woman vice president and other milestones. CQ Roll Call's Tom Williams and Bill Clark discuss their approach to their work, what moments stay with them and the images that defined the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: CQ Roll Call's photographers on the year that was full CQ Roll Call It has been, to put it mildly, a momentous year. It started off the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol and has been defined by the continuing pandemic. But it's also seen the first woman vice president and other milestones. CQ Roll Call's Tom Williams and Bill Clark discuss their approach to their work, what moments stay with them and the images that defined the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It has been, to put it mildly, a momentous year. It started off the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol and has been defined by the continuing pandemic. But it's also seen the first woman vice president and other milestones. CQ Roll Call's Tom Williams and Bill Clark discuss their approach to their work, what moments stay with them and the images that defined the year.

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]]> 1520 Fintech Beat: Why the FTC matters for fintech Duane Pozza, a former top FTC consumer protection official, explains where unexpected regulatory risk may lurk for privacy, competition, and crypto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Why the FTC matters for fintech full CQ Roll Call Duane Pozza, a former top FTC consumer protection official, explains where unexpected regulatory risk may lurk for privacy, competition, and crypto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Duane Pozza, a former top FTC consumer protection official, explains where unexpected regulatory risk may lurk for privacy, competition, and crypto.

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]]> 1581 CQ Budget: Senate clears procedural debt limit measure The Senate cleared a bill to let Democrats increase the debt limit on their own, delaying the next bipartisan debate over the debt limit until after the midterm elections. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the bipartisan effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:24:43 -0000 CQ Budget: Senate clears procedural debt limit measure full CQ Roll Call The Senate cleared a bill to let Democrats increase the debt limit on their own, delaying the next bipartisan debate over the debt limit until after the midterm elections. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the bipartisan effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Senate cleared a bill to let Democrats increase the debt limit on their own, delaying the next bipartisan debate over the debt limit until after the midterm elections. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the bipartisan effort.

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]]> 1283 Political Theater: From COVID's first wave to now, what we learned The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our lives for years now and killed millions. What are the biggest changes it has caused? And could we have done things differently? CQ Roll Call Health Editor Rebecca Adams discusses, and we also discuss with Matthew Heineman "The First Wave," his documentary about the early days of the pandemic in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Dec 2021 19:57:18 -0000 Political Theater: From COVID's first wave to now, what we learned full CQ Roll Call The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our lives for years now and killed millions. What are the biggest changes it has caused? And could we have done things differently? CQ Roll Call Health Editor Rebecca Adams discusses, and we also discuss with Matthew Heineman "The First Wave," his documentary about the early days of the pandemic in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our lives for years now and killed millions. What are the biggest changes it has caused? And could we have done things differently? CQ Roll Call Health Editor Rebecca Adams discusses, and we also discuss with Matthew Heineman "The First Wave," his documentary about the early days of the pandemic in New York.

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]]> 1811 Fintech Beat: What Circle Impact means for crypto's inclusion conversation Circle's Dante Disparte breaks down the company's inclusion plans and how the stablecoin giant is aiming to reshape crypto's conversation with minority banks, HBCUs and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: What Circle Impact means for crypto's inclusion conversation full CQ Roll Call Circle's Dante Disparte breaks down the company's inclusion plans and how the stablecoin giant is aiming to reshape crypto's conversation with minority banks, HBCUs and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Circle's Dante Disparte breaks down the company's inclusion plans and how the stablecoin giant is aiming to reshape crypto's conversation with minority banks, HBCUs and beyond.

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]]> 1593 CQ Budget: So much to do, so little time There is so much left for Congress to do before the end of the year — a vote on the debt limit and the sweeping climate and social spending package. But divisions are so sharp that even the smallest of tasks like agreeing on a stopgap funding measure have become monumental tasks. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Peter Cohn break down everything you need to know about the reconciliation package, the debt ceiling and the latest continuing resolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Dec 2021 17:06:00 -0000 CQ Budget: So much to do, so little time full CQ Roll Call There is so much left for Congress to do before the end of the year — a vote on the debt limit and the sweeping climate and social spending package. But divisions are so sharp that even the smallest of tasks like agreeing on a stopgap funding measure have become monumental tasks. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Peter Cohn break down everything you need to know about the reconciliation package, the debt ceiling and the latest continuing resolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There is so much left for Congress to do before the end of the year — a vote on the debt limit and the sweeping climate and social spending package. But divisions are so sharp that even the smallest of tasks like agreeing on a stopgap funding measure have become monumental tasks. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Peter Cohn break down everything you need to know about the reconciliation package, the debt ceiling and the latest continuing resolution.

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]]> 1551 Political Theater: Coal in your legislative stockings The weather outside might not be so frightful, but Congress’ inability to do anything on time sure does suck. Here we are in December, and, as usual, there is a mess of legislative business to attend to. That makes the most wonderful time of the year, at least on Capitol Hill, not so wonderful. It also begs the question: Is working on Capitol Hill worth it? As the parties work furiously to recruit stars to run for the House and Senate, what's their selling point? Here to discuss on Political Theater are CQ Roll Call’s own Niels Lesniewski and Bridget Bowman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Dec 2021 19:13:32 -0000 Political Theater: Coal in your legislative stockings full CQ Roll Call The weather outside might not be so frightful, but Congress’ inability to do anything on time sure does suck. Here we are in December, and, as usual, there is a mess of legislative business to attend to. That makes the most wonderful time of the year, at least on Capitol Hill, not so wonderful. It also begs the question: Is working on Capitol Hill worth it? As the parties work furiously to recruit stars to run for the House and Senate, what's their selling point? Here to discuss on Political Theater are CQ Roll Call’s own Niels Lesniewski and Bridget Bowman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The weather outside might not be so frightful, but Congress’ inability to do anything on time sure does suck. Here we are in December, and, as usual, there is a mess of legislative business to attend to. That makes the most wonderful time of the year, at least on Capitol Hill, not so wonderful. It also begs the question: Is working on Capitol Hill worth it? As the parties work furiously to recruit stars to run for the House and Senate, what's their selling point? Here to discuss on Political Theater are CQ Roll Call’s own Niels Lesniewski and Bridget Bowman.

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]]> 1313 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: What do the battle against omicron and HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge have in common? Equity is top of mind this week. First, the omicron variant is now the topic of global conversation. How the story unfolded in the U.S. illuminates how disparity and racism are intrinsic to keeping the virus evolving. Harvard University public health expert Dr. Ingrid Katz speaks with Mary C. Curtis about how global vaccine equity is the only way through this pandemic and the only path to preparing for the next. Then we feature a conversation with Housing Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge about housing, infrastructure and reconciliation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Dec 2021 19:54:35 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: What do the battle against omicron and HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge have in common? full CQ Roll Call Equity is top of mind this week. First, the omicron variant is now the topic of global conversation. How the story unfolded in the U.S. illuminates how disparity and racism are intrinsic to keeping the virus evolving. Harvard University public health expert Dr. Ingrid Katz speaks with Mary C. Curtis about how global vaccine equity is the only way through this pandemic and the only path to preparing for the next. Then we feature a conversation with Housing Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge about housing, infrastructure and reconciliation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Equity is top of mind this week. First, the omicron variant is now the topic of global conversation. How the story unfolded in the U.S. illuminates how disparity and racism are intrinsic to keeping the virus evolving. Harvard University public health expert Dr. Ingrid Katz speaks with Mary C. Curtis about how global vaccine equity is the only way through this pandemic and the only path to preparing for the next. Then we feature a conversation with Housing Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge about housing, infrastructure and reconciliation.

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]]> 2077 Political Theater: Ruben Gallego's warts and all account of life and death Congressman Ruben Gallego’s new book, 'They Called Us "Lucky": The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit,' isn’t your typical political memoir. It’s earthy, candid and, in the words of our own Jim Saksa, a “warts and all account of war.” Jim sat down with the Arizona Democrat to talk about the book and the stories behind it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:58:53 -0000 Political Theater: Ruben Gallego's warts and all account of life and death full CQ Roll Call Congressman Ruben Gallego’s new book, 'They Called Us "Lucky": The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit,' isn’t your typical political memoir. It’s earthy, candid and, in the words of our own Jim Saksa, a “warts and all account of war.” Jim sat down with the Arizona Democrat to talk about the book and the stories behind it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congressman Ruben Gallego’s new book, 'They Called Us "Lucky": The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit,' isn’t your typical political memoir. It’s earthy, candid and, in the words of our own Jim Saksa, a “warts and all account of war.” Jim sat down with the Arizona Democrat to talk about the book and the stories behind it.

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]]> 1473 Fintech Beat: D-Cash: How the Eastern Caribbean created one of the first CBDCs Timothy Antoine, Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union, shares how the central bank launched one of the world's first central bank digital currencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: D-Cash: How the Eastern Caribbean created one of the first CBDCs full CQ Roll Call Timothy Antoine, Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union, shares how the central bank launched one of the world's first central bank digital currencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Timothy Antoine, Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union, shares how the central bank launched one of the world's first central bank digital currencies.

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]]> 2135 CQ Budget: At last, House passes massive reconciliation package The House voted 220-213 Friday morning to send the Senate the $2.2 trillion reconciliation package -- capping off overnight drama when GOP leader Kevin McCarthy stalled passage while speaking for more than eight hours.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:37:13 -0000 CQ Budget: At last, House passes massive reconciliation package full CQ Roll Call The House voted 220-213 Friday morning to send the Senate the $2.2 trillion reconciliation package -- capping off overnight drama when GOP leader Kevin McCarthy stalled passage while speaking for more than eight hours.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House voted 220-213 Friday morning to send the Senate the $2.2 trillion reconciliation package -- capping off overnight drama when GOP leader Kevin McCarthy stalled passage while speaking for more than eight hours. 

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]]> 933 Political Theater: What we're watching one year out from 2022 midterms The 2022 midterm elections are less than a year away, and CQ Roll Call politics team has been keeping an eye on vulnerable members, races to watch, and other dynamics and issues that will shape the battle for control of Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:19:08 -0000 Political Theater: What we're watching one year out from 2022 midterms full CQ Roll Call The 2022 midterm elections are less than a year away, and CQ Roll Call politics team has been keeping an eye on vulnerable members, races to watch, and other dynamics and issues that will shape the battle for control of Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The 2022 midterm elections are less than a year away, and CQ Roll Call politics team has been keeping an eye on vulnerable members, races to watch, and other dynamics and issues that will shape the battle for control of Congress.

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]]> 1676 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: 'What has come of America?' Civil rights leader and National Urban League president and CEO Marc Morial says he is "damn worried" about the state of American democracy. Mary C. Curtis sits down with Morial to talk about voting rights, Infrastructure, the filibuster and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: 'What has come of America?' full CQ Roll Call Civil rights leader and National Urban League president and CEO Marc Morial says he is "damn worried" about the state of American democracy. Mary C. Curtis sits down with Morial to talk about voting rights, Infrastructure, the filibuster and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Civil rights leader and National Urban League president and CEO Marc Morial says he is "damn worried" about the state of American democracy. Mary C. Curtis sits down with Morial to talk about voting rights, Infrastructure, the filibuster and so much more.

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]]> 1791 Fintech Beat: Encore: Bank charters, fintech charters, and crypto Michele Alt, Dan Awrey and Caitlin Long provide an overview of the world of bank charters and fintech charters — and what they mean for crypto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Encore: Bank charters, fintech charters, and crypto full CQ Roll Call Michele Alt, Dan Awrey and Caitlin Long provide an overview of the world of bank charters and fintech charters — and what they mean for crypto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Michele Alt, Dan Awrey and Caitlin Long provide an overview of the world of bank charters and fintech charters — and what they mean for crypto.

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]]> 2193 Budget deep dive: Will the reconciliation bill pass soon? The House could vote as soon as next week on the roughly $2 trillion reconciliation package, sending it to the Senate where it's provisions could be changed. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the latest around the reconciliation package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:13:42 -0000 Budget deep dive: Will the reconciliation bill pass soon? full CQ Roll Call The House could vote as soon as next week on the roughly $2 trillion reconciliation package, sending it to the Senate where it's provisions could be changed. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the latest around the reconciliation package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House could vote as soon as next week on the roughly $2 trillion reconciliation package, sending it to the Senate where it's provisions could be changed. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the latest around the reconciliation package.

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]]> 1296 Political Theater: Infrastructure Week: No longer a punchline It's a good time to be Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. With President Biden about to sign an infrastructure bill into law, Buttigieg is one of its chief salesmen. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman joins the Political Theater podcast to discuss the bill, how Buttigieg is approaching it and what she has learned from covering the former South Bend mayor-turned-Cabinet secretary. And at the end of the week, the documentary “Mayor Pete” will start streaming, giving the public a look at his private life and political rise. We speak to “Mayor Pete” director Jesse Moss about his portrayal of Buttigieg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: Infrastructure Week: No longer a punchline full CQ Roll Call It's a good time to be Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. With President Biden about to sign an infrastructure bill into law, Buttigieg is one of its chief salesmen. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman joins the Political Theater podcast to discuss the bill, how Buttigieg is approaching it and what she has learned from covering the former South Bend mayor-turned-Cabinet secretary. And at the end of the week, the documentary “Mayor Pete” will start streaming, giving the public a look at his private life and political rise. We speak to “Mayor Pete” director Jesse Moss about his portrayal of Buttigieg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It's a good time to be Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. With President Biden about to sign an infrastructure bill into law, Buttigieg is one of its chief salesmen. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman joins the Political Theater podcast to discuss the bill, how Buttigieg is approaching it and what she has learned from covering the former South Bend mayor-turned-Cabinet secretary. And at the end of the week, the documentary “Mayor Pete” will start streaming, giving the public a look at his private life and political rise. We speak to “Mayor Pete” director Jesse Moss about his portrayal of Buttigieg.

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]]> 1854 Fintech Beat: The Fintech Weeks of 2021 Conan French, senior advisor at the Institute of International Finance, sits down with Fintech Beat to talk about the major regulatory themes and developments in the IIF, IMF, World Bank, and DC Fintech Week conferences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: The Fintech Weeks of 2021 full CQ Roll Call Conan French, senior advisor at the Institute of International Finance, sits down with Fintech Beat to talk about the major regulatory themes and developments in the IIF, IMF, World Bank, and DC Fintech Week conferences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Conan French, senior advisor at the Institute of International Finance, sits down with Fintech Beat to talk about the major regulatory themes and developments in the IIF, IMF, World Bank, and DC Fintech Week conferences.

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]]> 1926 Budget deep dive: Reconciliation at risk Financing concerns left moderate Democrats queasy about voting for a budget reconciliation package to expand the safety net and combat climate change. The plan hinges on new taxes, prescription drug cost savings, and increased tax enforcement. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Laura Weiss explain the financing behind the package and some last-minute negotiations that could still trigger further changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Nov 2021 15:14:49 -0000 Budget deep dive: Reconciliation at risk full CQ Roll Call Financing concerns left moderate Democrats queasy about voting for a budget reconciliation package to expand the safety net and combat climate change. The plan hinges on new taxes, prescription drug cost savings, and increased tax enforcement. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Laura Weiss explain the financing behind the package and some last-minute negotiations that could still trigger further changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Financing concerns left moderate Democrats queasy about voting for a budget reconciliation package to expand the safety net and combat climate change. The plan hinges on new taxes, prescription drug cost savings, and increased tax enforcement. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Laura Weiss explain the financing behind the package and some last-minute negotiations that could still trigger further changes.

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]]> 1149 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: 'U.S. immigration policy is racist' Many in the nation were shocked when horrifying photographs appeared of immigration officers on horseback rounding up Haitian asylum seekers at the border last month. To unpack this difficult subject, Mary C. Curtis turned to Patrice Lawrence of UndocuBlack to talk about whether policies differ for white, brown and Black migrants and the overall human toll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 04 Nov 2021 13:23:27 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: 'U.S. immigration policy is racist' full CQ Roll Call Many in the nation were shocked when horrifying photographs appeared of immigration officers on horseback rounding up Haitian asylum seekers at the border last month. To unpack this difficult subject, Mary C. Curtis turned to Patrice Lawrence of UndocuBlack to talk about whether policies differ for white, brown and Black migrants and the overall human toll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Many in the nation were shocked when horrifying photographs appeared of immigration officers on horseback rounding up Haitian asylum seekers at the border last month. To unpack this difficult subject, Mary C. Curtis turned to Patrice Lawrence of UndocuBlack to talk about whether policies differ for white, brown and Black migrants and the overall human toll.

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]]> 1398 Political Theater: The what-have-you-done-for-me-lately elections of 2021 Gubernatorial elections this week in Virginia and New Jersey showed a huge swing toward Republicans in two states previously thought of as solidly Democratic. The way politicians react to the elections will be hugely significant, and affect everything from the congressional agenda to 2022 recruiting and messaging. CQ Roll Call Elections Analyst Nathan Gonzales joins the Political Theater podcast for his takeaways on 2021's off-off year elections. 11:15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:32:28 -0000 Political Theater: The what-have-you-done-for-me-lately elections of 2021 full CQ Roll Call Gubernatorial elections this week in Virginia and New Jersey showed a huge swing toward Republicans in two states previously thought of as solidly Democratic. The way politicians react to the elections will be hugely significant, and affect everything from the congressional agenda to 2022 recruiting and messaging. CQ Roll Call Elections Analyst Nathan Gonzales joins the Political Theater podcast for his takeaways on 2021's off-off year elections. 11:15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Gubernatorial elections this week in Virginia and New Jersey showed a huge swing toward Republicans in two states previously thought of as solidly Democratic. The way politicians react to the elections will be hugely significant, and affect everything from the congressional agenda to 2022 recruiting and messaging. CQ Roll Call Elections Analyst Nathan Gonzales joins the Political Theater podcast for his takeaways on 2021's off-off year elections.

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]]> 1402 Fintech Beat: Minority banks and the technology stack Nicole Elam, CEO of the National Bankers Association, and Larry Parks discuss what digital transformation looks like for minority-owned and rural banks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Minority banks and the technology stack full CQ Roll Call Nicole Elam, CEO of the National Bankers Association, and Larry Parks discuss what digital transformation looks like for minority-owned and rural banks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Nicole Elam, CEO of the National Bankers Association, and Larry Parks discuss what digital transformation looks like for minority-owned and rural banks.

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]]> 1820 Budget deep dive: The skinny on the stripped down reconciliation framework President Biden presented House Democrats with a $1.75 trillion reconciliation framework text this week. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down what was cut from the framework, the rift between progressive and moderate Democrats and what’s next for the reconciliation bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 Oct 2021 15:40:00 -0000 Budget deep dive: The skinny on the stripped down reconciliation framework full CQ Roll Call President Biden presented House Democrats with a $1.75 trillion reconciliation framework text this week. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down what was cut from the framework, the rift between progressive and moderate Democrats and what’s next for the reconciliation bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Biden presented House Democrats with a $1.75 trillion reconciliation framework text this week. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down what was cut from the framework, the rift between progressive and moderate Democrats and what’s next for the reconciliation bill.

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]]> 1292 Political Theater: Joe Manchin: Man of the moment In an evenly divided Senate, every senator has the ability to be a kingmaker. But West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin has taken it to the next level. At a time when Democrats in the majority are assembling their Build Back Better legislation, Manchin has had a huge influence on one of the most consequential pieces of it: How to address climate change. And it has placed him at odds with his party. On this episode, CQ Roll Call staff writer Ben Hulac details Manchin's effect on the party's policy package, while we revisit a conversation with Andrea Billups of West Virginia Public Broadcasting for more context on the Mountain State's politics and culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Oct 2021 19:35:36 -0000 Political Theater: Joe Manchin: Man of the moment full CQ Roll Call In an evenly divided Senate, every senator has the ability to be a kingmaker. But West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin has taken it to the next level. At a time when Democrats in the majority are assembling their Build Back Better legislation, Manchin has had a huge influence on one of the most consequential pieces of it: How to address climate change. And it has placed him at odds with his party. On this episode, CQ Roll Call staff writer Ben Hulac details Manchin's effect on the party's policy package, while we revisit a conversation with Andrea Billups of West Virginia Public Broadcasting for more context on the Mountain State's politics and culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In an evenly divided Senate, every senator has the ability to be a kingmaker. But West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin has taken it to the next level. At a time when Democrats in the majority are assembling their Build Back Better legislation, Manchin has had a huge influence on one of the most consequential pieces of it: How to address climate change. And it has placed him at odds with his party. On this episode, CQ Roll Call staff writer Ben Hulac details Manchin's effect on the party's policy package, while we revisit a conversation with Andrea Billups of West Virginia Public Broadcasting for more context on the Mountain State's politics and culture.

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]]> 1586 Fintech Beat: China's Mu Changchun on the digital yuan Mu Changchun, director-general of China's central bank digital currency project, talks about the country's "wait and see" innovation path and the design of the digital yuan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: China's Mu Changchun on the digital yuan full CQ Roll Call Mu Changchun, director-general of China's central bank digital currency project, talks about the country's "wait and see" innovation path and the design of the digital yuan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mu Changchun, director-general of China's central bank digital currency project, talks about the country's "wait and see" innovation path and the design of the digital yuan.

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]]> 1438 CQ Budget: What's the meaning of compromise? When it comes to reconciliation, reducing the original price tag by $1.5 trillion has left a lot on the floor. President Joe Biden signaled Democrats are close now, or at least closer, to a final package. A Medicare expansion to cover dental, hearing and vision; tax rate increases on corporations and wealthy individuals; and two years of tuition-free community college appear to be left by the wayside. CQ Roll Call's Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman lay out the specifics and discuss the politics of the bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:12:02 -0000 CQ Budget: What's the meaning of compromise? full CQ Roll Call When it comes to reconciliation, reducing the original price tag by $1.5 trillion has left a lot on the floor. President Joe Biden signaled Democrats are close now, or at least closer, to a final package. A Medicare expansion to cover dental, hearing and vision; tax rate increases on corporations and wealthy individuals; and two years of tuition-free community college appear to be left by the wayside. CQ Roll Call's Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman lay out the specifics and discuss the politics of the bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices When it comes to reconciliation, reducing the original price tag by $1.5 trillion has left a lot on the floor. President Joe Biden signaled Democrats are close now, or at least closer, to a final package. A Medicare expansion to cover dental, hearing and vision; tax rate increases on corporations and wealthy individuals; and two years of tuition-free community college appear to be left by the wayside. CQ Roll Call's Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman lay out the specifics and discuss the politics of the bill.

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]]> 1147 Political Theater: Just what is wrong with Congress The legislative branch consistently misses statutory deadlines, lurching from crisis to crisis, all while sniping at one another in a way that would get most people fired from regular jobs. What are the long-term consequences of operating in perpetual crisis? Is there a way Congress could become boring and efficient? With us to discuss the branch most representative of the American public is Norm Ornstein, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a former Roll Call columnist and a person who knows more about the institution of Congress than most anyone on the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: Just what is wrong with Congress full CQ Roll Call The legislative branch consistently misses statutory deadlines, lurching from crisis to crisis, all while sniping at one another in a way that would get most people fired from regular jobs. What are the long-term consequences of operating in perpetual crisis? Is there a way Congress could become boring and efficient? With us to discuss the branch most representative of the American public is Norm Ornstein, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a former Roll Call columnist and a person who knows more about the institution of Congress than most anyone on the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The legislative branch consistently misses statutory deadlines, lurching from crisis to crisis, all while sniping at one another in a way that would get most people fired from regular jobs. What are the long-term consequences of operating in perpetual crisis? Is there a way Congress could become boring and efficient? With us to discuss the branch most representative of the American public is Norm Ornstein, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a former Roll Call columnist and a person who knows more about the institution of Congress than most anyone on the planet.

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]]> 1232 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: Why universal pre-K may help stem crime As Congress deliberates this week on what should be included in the reconciliation bill, child care and specifically universal pre-K is being debated. Educators, parents and doctors have long advocated for pre-K. Another group has added its voice to the chorus: law enforcement. Mary C. Curtis sits down with Sheriff Vernon Stanforth, the president of the National Sheriffs’ Association, to discuss how early education helps develop life skills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:38:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: Why universal pre-K may help stem crime full CQ Roll Call As Congress deliberates this week on what should be included in the reconciliation bill, child care and specifically universal pre-K is being debated. Educators, parents and doctors have long advocated for pre-K. Another group has added its voice to the chorus: law enforcement. Mary C. Curtis sits down with Sheriff Vernon Stanforth, the president of the National Sheriffs’ Association, to discuss how early education helps develop life skills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As Congress deliberates this week on what should be included in the reconciliation bill, child care and specifically universal pre-K is being debated. Educators, parents and doctors have long advocated for pre-K. Another group has added its voice to the chorus: law enforcement. Mary C. Curtis sits down with Sheriff Vernon Stanforth, the president of the National Sheriffs’ Association, to discuss how early education helps develop life skills.

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]]> 1565 Fintech Beat: Fintech’s free will Jenny Xia Spradling, the co-founder of Free Will, recounts her journey, why she walked away from her first startup, and how her new big venture has enabled over $1 billion of donations to nonprofits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Fintech’s free will full CQ Roll Call Jenny Xia Spradling, the co-founder of Free Will, recounts her journey, why she walked away from her first startup, and how her new big venture has enabled over $1 billion of donations to nonprofits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jenny Xia Spradling, the co-founder of Free Will, recounts her journey, why she walked away from her first startup, and how her new big venture has enabled over $1 billion of donations to nonprofits.

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]]> 1671 Budget deep dive: What’s next for the reconciliation bill? Democrats have two weeks to meet a self-imposed deadline to pass a reconciliation bill, but a rift between moderate and progressive Democrats over the size of the package remains. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the latest around the reconciliation bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Oct 2021 15:29:00 -0000 Budget deep dive: What’s next for the reconciliation bill? full CQ Roll Call Democrats have two weeks to meet a self-imposed deadline to pass a reconciliation bill, but a rift between moderate and progressive Democrats over the size of the package remains. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the latest around the reconciliation bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Democrats have two weeks to meet a self-imposed deadline to pass a reconciliation bill, but a rift between moderate and progressive Democrats over the size of the package remains. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the latest around the reconciliation bill.

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]]> 1108 Political Theater: 'Dopesick’ humanizes the overwhelming losses of the opioid epidemic The team behind the Hulu mini-series “Dopesick,” discusses with Political Theater how they approached a story of monumental tragedy and loss, putting a human touch on the sprawling opioid epidemic that the United States is still in the throes of dealing with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Oct 2021 23:15:23 -0000 Political Theater: 'Dopesick’ humanizes the overwhelming losses of the opioid epidemic full CQ Roll Call The team behind the Hulu mini-series “Dopesick,” discusses with Political Theater how they approached a story of monumental tragedy and loss, putting a human touch on the sprawling opioid epidemic that the United States is still in the throes of dealing with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The team behind the Hulu mini-series “Dopesick,” discusses with Political Theater how they approached a story of monumental tragedy and loss, putting a human touch on the sprawling opioid epidemic that the United States is still in the throes of dealing with.

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]]> 937 Budget deep dive: Debt limit crisis averted, for now The Senate approved a short-term debt limit patch Thursday night, raising borrowing authority by $480 billion, but the compromise agreement between Senate leaders doesn’t provide much time to reach a longer-term agreement. CQ Roll Call's Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman take a look at the impending showdown over the debt limit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Oct 2021 15:55:58 -0000 Budget deep dive: Debt limit crisis averted, for now full CQ Roll Call The Senate approved a short-term debt limit patch Thursday night, raising borrowing authority by $480 billion, but the compromise agreement between Senate leaders doesn’t provide much time to reach a longer-term agreement. CQ Roll Call's Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman take a look at the impending showdown over the debt limit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Senate approved a short-term debt limit patch Thursday night, raising borrowing authority by $480 billion, but the compromise agreement between Senate leaders doesn’t provide much time to reach a longer-term agreement. CQ Roll Call's Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman take a look at the impending showdown over the debt limit.

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]]> 1266 Equal Time with Mary C Curtis: 'White folks don't care about dead Black and Brown people like they ought to' It has been more than a year since the killing of George Floyd sparked cries for police reform and even defunding. But it has all but stalled on the national level with congressional talks falling apart last month. The timing coincides with the FBI reporting a historic rise in murder rates. Mary C. Curtis speaks with author and professor David Kennedy, director of the National Network for Safe Communities, to understand why and what the next steps should be. Also, 'Equal Time' checks in on COVID-19 vaccine equity with Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, who leads President Biden's health equity task force. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 07 Oct 2021 20:09:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C Curtis: 'White folks don't care about dead Black and Brown people like they ought to' full CQ Roll Call It has been more than a year since the killing of George Floyd sparked cries for police reform and even defunding. But it has all but stalled on the national level with congressional talks falling apart last month. The timing coincides with the FBI reporting a historic rise in murder rates. Mary C. Curtis speaks with author and professor David Kennedy, director of the National Network for Safe Communities, to understand why and what the next steps should be. Also, 'Equal Time' checks in on COVID-19 vaccine equity with Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, who leads President Biden's health equity task force. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It has been more than a year since the killing of George Floyd sparked cries for police reform and even defunding. But it has all but stalled on the national level with congressional talks falling apart last month. The timing coincides with the FBI reporting a historic rise in murder rates. Mary C. Curtis speaks with author and professor David Kennedy, director of the National Network for Safe Communities, to understand why and what the next steps should be. Also, 'Equal Time' checks in on COVID-19 vaccine equity with Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, who leads President Biden's health equity task force.

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]]> 1530 Political Theater: The view from Howell: Michiganders weigh in on Biden agenda President Joe Biden took his pitch for enhanced infrastructure and social safety net spending to Howell, Mich., this week. CQ Roll Call Senior Writer Paul Krawzak also went there and spoke to people in that small town about how they felt about the president, his positions and politics more broadly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: The view from Howell: Michiganders weigh in on Biden agenda full CQ Roll Call President Joe Biden took his pitch for enhanced infrastructure and social safety net spending to Howell, Mich., this week. CQ Roll Call Senior Writer Paul Krawzak also went there and spoke to people in that small town about how they felt about the president, his positions and politics more broadly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Joe Biden took his pitch for enhanced infrastructure and social safety net spending to Howell, Mich., this week. CQ Roll Call Senior Writer Paul Krawzak also went there and spoke to people in that small town about how they felt about the president, his positions and politics more broadly.

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]]> 1132 Fintech Beat: Black and Brown perspectives on crypto and inclusion Dante Disparte, Tonya Evans and Carmelle Cadet, three of the most visible minorities in crypto, talk about digital assets and financial inclusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 05 Oct 2021 14:21:36 -0000 Fintech Beat: Black and Brown perspectives on crypto and inclusion full CQ Roll Call Dante Disparte, Tonya Evans and Carmelle Cadet, three of the most visible minorities in crypto, talk about digital assets and financial inclusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dante Disparte, Tonya Evans and Carmelle Cadet, three of the most visible minorities in crypto, talk about digital assets and financial inclusion.

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]]> 2456 Budget deep dive: President Biden's domestic agenda at stake The House could vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill Friday, but progressive Democrats plan to vote against the measure unless the Senate passes a reconciliation package. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the latest around President Joe Biden's domestic agenda.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Oct 2021 15:41:00 -0000 Budget deep dive: President Biden's domestic agenda at stake full CQ Roll Call The House could vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill Friday, but progressive Democrats plan to vote against the measure unless the Senate passes a reconciliation package. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the latest around President Joe Biden's domestic agenda.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House could vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill Friday, but progressive Democrats plan to vote against the measure unless the Senate passes a reconciliation package. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the latest around President Joe Biden's domestic agenda. 

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]]> 1147 Political Theater: Supreme Court takes on big issues — and more scrutiny The Supreme Court begins its new term on Oct. 4, and the stakes are sky high for the justices, who will hear cases that could usher in sweeping changes on abortion and gun rights, all amid a time of intense political pressure and scrutiny for the high court. CQ Roll Call senior writer and legal affairs correspondent Todd Ruger joins the Political Theater podcast to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 Sep 2021 21:14:02 -0000 Political Theater: Supreme Court takes on big issues — and more scrutiny full CQ Roll Call The Supreme Court begins its new term on Oct. 4, and the stakes are sky high for the justices, who will hear cases that could usher in sweeping changes on abortion and gun rights, all amid a time of intense political pressure and scrutiny for the high court. CQ Roll Call senior writer and legal affairs correspondent Todd Ruger joins the Political Theater podcast to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Supreme Court begins its new term on Oct. 4, and the stakes are sky high for the justices, who will hear cases that could usher in sweeping changes on abortion and gun rights, all amid a time of intense political pressure and scrutiny for the high court. CQ Roll Call senior writer and legal affairs correspondent Todd Ruger joins the Political Theater podcast to discuss.

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]]> 1775 Fintech Beat: Innovating the gig economy Matt Spoke, the CEO of Moves Financial, talks about what it takes to innovate for the gig worker and change labor's relationship to capital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Innovating the gig economy full CQ Roll Call Matt Spoke, the CEO of Moves Financial, talks about what it takes to innovate for the gig worker and change labor's relationship to capital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Matt Spoke, the CEO of Moves Financial, talks about what it takes to innovate for the gig worker and change labor's relationship to capital.

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]]> 1439 Budget deep dive: Stopgap funding faces uncertainty in the Senate The House passed a bill that would fund the government through Dec. 3, but it still needs to pass the evenly divided Senate. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the bill's path in the Senate, if Democrats will end up addressing the debt limit through the reconciliation process and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:53:23 -0000 Budget deep dive: Stopgap funding faces uncertainty in the Senate full CQ Roll Call The House passed a bill that would fund the government through Dec. 3, but it still needs to pass the evenly divided Senate. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the bill's path in the Senate, if Democrats will end up addressing the debt limit through the reconciliation process and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House passed a bill that would fund the government through Dec. 3, but it still needs to pass the evenly divided Senate. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the bill's path in the Senate, if Democrats will end up addressing the debt limit through the reconciliation process and more.

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]]> 1170 Equal Time with Mary C Curtis: 'It's always urgent when it's about vote, voice and power' Climate change — a major concern of this week’s United Nations General Assembly — affects people across the globe through immigration, food production and the economy, to name a few. But as Ashley K. Shelton tells Mary C. Curtis, climate change is also spurring voter suppression. Shelton, who leads the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice and is a founding member of the Black Southern Women’s Collective, is turning her attention to policies that need to be in place to ensure that Americans disproportionately affected by devastating weather events can fully participate in democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Sep 2021 19:29:50 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C Curtis: 'It's always urgent when it's about vote, voice and power' full CQ Roll Call Climate change — a major concern of this week’s United Nations General Assembly — affects people across the globe through immigration, food production and the economy, to name a few. But as Ashley K. Shelton tells Mary C. Curtis, climate change is also spurring voter suppression. Shelton, who leads the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice and is a founding member of the Black Southern Women’s Collective, is turning her attention to policies that need to be in place to ensure that Americans disproportionately affected by devastating weather events can fully participate in democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Climate change — a major concern of this week’s United Nations General Assembly — affects people across the globe through immigration, food production and the economy, to name a few. But as Ashley K. Shelton tells Mary C. Curtis, climate change is also spurring voter suppression. Shelton, who leads the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice and is a founding member of the Black Southern Women’s Collective, is turning her attention to policies that need to be in place to ensure that Americans disproportionately affected by devastating weather events can fully participate in democracy.

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]]> 1719 Political Theater: The Circus’ comes back to (this) town The Circus is back in town. At least Showtime’s political documentary series "The Circus" is back, resuming its sixth season this past Sunday. And the show has no shortage of topics to explore. Just in the coming weeks Congress is staring at a possible government shutdown, a debt limit breach, the fate of President Joe Biden’s agenda, fighting the COVID-19 Delta variant. And more! Two of the show’s hosts, Mark McKinnon and Jennifer Palmieri join the Political Theater podcast to discuss what they’ll be up to amid these crazy times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Sep 2021 17:27:21 -0000 Political Theater: The Circus’ comes back to (this) town full CQ Roll Call The Circus is back in town. At least Showtime’s political documentary series "The Circus" is back, resuming its sixth season this past Sunday. And the show has no shortage of topics to explore. Just in the coming weeks Congress is staring at a possible government shutdown, a debt limit breach, the fate of President Joe Biden’s agenda, fighting the COVID-19 Delta variant. And more! Two of the show’s hosts, Mark McKinnon and Jennifer Palmieri join the Political Theater podcast to discuss what they’ll be up to amid these crazy times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Circus is back in town. At least Showtime’s political documentary series "The Circus" is back, resuming its sixth season this past Sunday. And the show has no shortage of topics to explore. Just in the coming weeks Congress is staring at a possible government shutdown, a debt limit breach, the fate of President Joe Biden’s agenda, fighting the COVID-19 Delta variant. And more! Two of the show’s hosts, Mark McKinnon and Jennifer Palmieri join the Political Theater podcast to discuss what they’ll be up to amid these crazy times.

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]]> 1587 Fintech Beat: The bill to bring crypto clarity? Congress is trying to bring clarity to crypto. In this episode, we discuss the most ambitious proposal to date with former CFTC General Counsel Patrick McCarty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: The bill to bring crypto clarity? full CQ Roll Call Congress is trying to bring clarity to crypto. In this episode, we discuss the most ambitious proposal to date with former CFTC General Counsel Patrick McCarty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress is trying to bring clarity to crypto. In this episode, we discuss the most ambitious proposal to date with former CFTC General Counsel Patrick McCarty.

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]]> 1999 Budget deep dive: Where things stand on reconciliation House Democrats wrapped up markups for the 13 sections of the reconciliation package this week, sending the draft text to the Budget Committee where it’ll be compiled before heading to the Rules Committee. But disagreements between moderate and progressive Democrats could significantly reshape the package. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the latest on the reconciliation package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Sep 2021 16:06:53 -0000 Budget deep dive: Where things stand on reconciliation full CQ Roll Call House Democrats wrapped up markups for the 13 sections of the reconciliation package this week, sending the draft text to the Budget Committee where it’ll be compiled before heading to the Rules Committee. But disagreements between moderate and progressive Democrats could significantly reshape the package. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the latest on the reconciliation package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House Democrats wrapped up markups for the 13 sections of the reconciliation package this week, sending the draft text to the Budget Committee where it’ll be compiled before heading to the Rules Committee. But disagreements between moderate and progressive Democrats could significantly reshape the package. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the latest on the reconciliation package.

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]]> 1239 Political Theater: Can Congress stay bipartisan on Olympic oversight? Congress is deeply split, but not when it comes to the Olympics. Former U.S. women's national gymnastics’ team doctor Larry Nassar’s serial sexual abuse of female gymnasts provoked bipartisan action to toughen oversight of the Olympics organizing committee and amateur athletics. But there are still unanswered questions about Nassar and how this happened. CQ Roll Call Chief Correspondent Niels Lesniewski discusses what happened in Congress to address the situation and what lawmakers and the Justice Department could still do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Sep 2021 21:24:44 -0000 Political Theater: Can Congress stay bipartisan on Olympic oversight? full CQ Roll Call Congress is deeply split, but not when it comes to the Olympics. Former U.S. women's national gymnastics’ team doctor Larry Nassar’s serial sexual abuse of female gymnasts provoked bipartisan action to toughen oversight of the Olympics organizing committee and amateur athletics. But there are still unanswered questions about Nassar and how this happened. CQ Roll Call Chief Correspondent Niels Lesniewski discusses what happened in Congress to address the situation and what lawmakers and the Justice Department could still do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress is deeply split, but not when it comes to the Olympics. Former U.S. women's national gymnastics’ team doctor Larry Nassar’s serial sexual abuse of female gymnasts provoked bipartisan action to toughen oversight of the Olympics organizing committee and amateur athletics. But there are still unanswered questions about Nassar and how this happened. CQ Roll Call Chief Correspondent Niels Lesniewski discusses what happened in Congress to address the situation and what lawmakers and the Justice Department could still do.

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]]> 1107 Fintech Beat: Exit interview with Brian Quintenz Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz joins Fintech Beat to talk about his tenure and the recent confrontations between the crypto industry and government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:22:30 -0000 Fintech Beat: Exit interview with Brian Quintenz full CQ Roll Call Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz joins Fintech Beat to talk about his tenure and the recent confrontations between the crypto industry and government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz joins Fintech Beat to talk about his tenure and the recent confrontations between the crypto industry and government.

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]]> 1554 Equal Time with Mary C Curtis: Reconciliation, infrastructure and the social safety net President Joe Biden made clear from his first day in office that social justice issues are at the top of his economic agenda. A "human" infrastructure bill remains on Congress's to-do list, which includes subsidies for child care, education, paid leave, health care, clean energy programs — in other words, a social safety net. But to get this partisan, largely unwritten measure passed, Democrats have embraced the budget reconciliation process. Mary C. Curtis speaks first to Norman Ornstein, emeritus scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, to unpack the reconciliation process. To discuss the friction within the Democratic party on this measure and more, Curtis turns to DNC Chair Jaime Harrison on what's at stake.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Sep 2021 17:26:20 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C Curtis: Reconciliation, infrastructure and the social safety net full CQ Roll Call President Joe Biden made clear from his first day in office that social justice issues are at the top of his economic agenda. A "human" infrastructure bill remains on Congress's to-do list, which includes subsidies for child care, education, paid leave, health care, clean energy programs — in other words, a social safety net. But to get this partisan, largely unwritten measure passed, Democrats have embraced the budget reconciliation process. Mary C. Curtis speaks first to Norman Ornstein, emeritus scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, to unpack the reconciliation process. To discuss the friction within the Democratic party on this measure and more, Curtis turns to DNC Chair Jaime Harrison on what's at stake.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Joe Biden made clear from his first day in office that social justice issues are at the top of his economic agenda. A "human" infrastructure bill remains on Congress's to-do list, which includes subsidies for child care, education, paid leave, health care, clean energy programs — in other words, a social safety net. But to get this partisan, largely unwritten measure passed, Democrats have embraced the budget reconciliation process. Mary C. Curtis speaks first to Norman Ornstein, emeritus scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, to unpack the reconciliation process. To discuss the friction within the Democratic party on this measure and more, Curtis turns to DNC Chair Jaime Harrison on what's at stake. 

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]]> 2095 ‘Detainee 001’ and the untold story of the American Taliban, John Walker Lindh Filmmaker Greg Barker’s new documentary, “Detainee 001” comes at a turning point in U.S history and its timing could not be more ideal. The story of John Walker Lindh, the “American Taliban” makes for a poignant narrative as the United States stands on the cusp of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and has ended its war in Afghanistan. Barker discusses the Taliban, Afghanistan and the bizarre story of John Walker Lindh on this week’s episode of the Political Theater podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0000 ‘Detainee 001’ and the untold story of the American Taliban, John Walker Lindh full CQ Roll Call Filmmaker Greg Barker’s new documentary, “Detainee 001” comes at a turning point in U.S history and its timing could not be more ideal. The story of John Walker Lindh, the “American Taliban” makes for a poignant narrative as the United States stands on the cusp of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and has ended its war in Afghanistan. Barker discusses the Taliban, Afghanistan and the bizarre story of John Walker Lindh on this week’s episode of the Political Theater podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Filmmaker Greg Barker’s new documentary, “Detainee 001” comes at a turning point in U.S history and its timing could not be more ideal. The story of John Walker Lindh, the “American Taliban” makes for a poignant narrative as the United States stands on the cusp of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and has ended its war in Afghanistan. Barker discusses the Taliban, Afghanistan and the bizarre story of John Walker Lindh on this week’s episode of the Political Theater podcast.

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]]> 1599 Political Theater: Was the sad, messy end in Afghanistan inevitable? President Joe Biden this week declared that the longest war in U.S. history was over, and that after evacuating thousands of Americans and Afghan allies, there was no vital national security interest that justified staying in Afghanistan. But after 20 years, the withdrawal of troops and civilians this summer was messy, and deadly. CQ Roll Call Senior Defense Writer John Donnelly, joins us to discuss how much of it was standard operating procedure and a lack of good options for the U.S. mission there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Sep 2021 19:37:26 -0000 Political Theater: Was the sad, messy end in Afghanistan inevitable? full CQ Roll Call President Joe Biden this week declared that the longest war in U.S. history was over, and that after evacuating thousands of Americans and Afghan allies, there was no vital national security interest that justified staying in Afghanistan. But after 20 years, the withdrawal of troops and civilians this summer was messy, and deadly. CQ Roll Call Senior Defense Writer John Donnelly, joins us to discuss how much of it was standard operating procedure and a lack of good options for the U.S. mission there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Joe Biden this week declared that the longest war in U.S. history was over, and that after evacuating thousands of Americans and Afghan allies, there was no vital national security interest that justified staying in Afghanistan. But after 20 years, the withdrawal of troops and civilians this summer was messy, and deadly. CQ Roll Call Senior Defense Writer John Donnelly, joins us to discuss how much of it was standard operating procedure and a lack of good options for the U.S. mission there.

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]]> 1612 Fintech Beat: Encore: Innovating informal economies through COVID-19 The United Nations Capital Development Fund’s lead for digitalization in West Africa provides an insider’s account of the region's innovation curve, and how mobile payments, digital identities and ecommerce solutions are transforming what it means to have an “informal” economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 31 Aug 2021 13:20:03 -0000 Fintech Beat: Encore: Innovating informal economies through COVID-19 full CQ Roll Call The United Nations Capital Development Fund’s lead for digitalization in West Africa provides an insider’s account of the region's innovation curve, and how mobile payments, digital identities and ecommerce solutions are transforming what it means to have an “informal” economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The United Nations Capital Development Fund’s lead for digitalization in West Africa provides an insider’s account of the region's innovation curve, and how mobile payments, digital identities and ecommerce solutions are transforming what it means to have an “informal” economy.

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]]> 1576 Equal Time with Mary C Curtis: MLK III: ‘Listen with your ears, hear with your heart’ Martin Luther King III joins Equal Time to talk with Mary C. Curtis about his father’s “I have a dream" speech, voting rights today and personal memories of his father. Fifty-eight years after his father's iconic words, MLK III joins John Lewis' family and others to galvanize the nation to, once again, ensure voting rights for all Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 26 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C Curtis: MLK III: ‘Listen with your ears, hear with your heart’ full CQ Roll Call Martin Luther King III joins Equal Time to talk with Mary C. Curtis about his father’s “I have a dream" speech, voting rights today and personal memories of his father. Fifty-eight years after his father's iconic words, MLK III joins John Lewis' family and others to galvanize the nation to, once again, ensure voting rights for all Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Martin Luther King III joins Equal Time to talk with Mary C. Curtis about his father’s “I have a dream" speech, voting rights today and personal memories of his father. Fifty-eight years after his father's iconic words, MLK III joins John Lewis' family and others to galvanize the nation to, once again, ensure voting rights for all Americans.

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]]> 1871 Political Theater: The politics of public health Health inequities between different racial and ethnic groups existed well before COVID-19, but the pandemic has revealed just how stark the disparities are. Throw in the politicization of science, and the United States has a big mountain to climb to conquer the virus. Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and former health commissioner of Baltimore sits down with guest host Sandhya Raman to unpack where we are and what can be done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: The politics of public health full CQ Roll Call Health inequities between different racial and ethnic groups existed well before COVID-19, but the pandemic has revealed just how stark the disparities are. Throw in the politicization of science, and the United States has a big mountain to climb to conquer the virus. Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and former health commissioner of Baltimore sits down with guest host Sandhya Raman to unpack where we are and what can be done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Health inequities between different racial and ethnic groups existed well before COVID-19, but the pandemic has revealed just how stark the disparities are. Throw in the politicization of science, and the United States has a big mountain to climb to conquer the virus. Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and former health commissioner of Baltimore sits down with guest host Sandhya Raman to unpack where we are and what can be done.

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]]> 1403 Does the Fed innovate? Sunayna Tuteja, The Federal Reserve's Chief Innovation Officer, gives her first interview since taking the post and offers insight on the Federal Reserve, and what it takes to move from the private sector to government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Does the Fed innovate? full CQ Roll Call Sunayna Tuteja, The Federal Reserve's Chief Innovation Officer, gives her first interview since taking the post and offers insight on the Federal Reserve, and what it takes to move from the private sector to government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sunayna Tuteja, The Federal Reserve's Chief Innovation Officer, gives her first interview since taking the post and offers insight on the Federal Reserve, and what it takes to move from the private sector to government.

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]]> 1716 Political Theater: Everything you always wanted to know about Title 42 but didn't know what to ask A little known public-health directive, Title 42, allows border agents to swiftly “expel” migrants who cross the border -- without considering their asylum claims. It was implemented in March 2020 as COVID-19 cases spread across the U.S. This expulsion policy was criticized by presidential candidate Joe Biden, but President Biden has embraced it. At least for now. Special host Suzanne Monyak unpacks the politics of this thorny immigration policy with Cris Ramon, an independent immigration consultant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:15:00 -0000 Political Theater: Everything you always wanted to know about Title 42 but didn't know what to ask full CQ Roll Call A little known public-health directive, Title 42, allows border agents to swiftly “expel” migrants who cross the border -- without considering their asylum claims. It was implemented in March 2020 as COVID-19 cases spread across the U.S. This expulsion policy was criticized by presidential candidate Joe Biden, but President Biden has embraced it. At least for now. Special host Suzanne Monyak unpacks the politics of this thorny immigration policy with Cris Ramon, an independent immigration consultant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A little known public-health directive, Title 42, allows border agents to swiftly “expel” migrants who cross the border -- without considering their asylum claims. It was implemented in March 2020 as COVID-19 cases spread across the U.S. This expulsion policy was criticized by presidential candidate Joe Biden, but President Biden has embraced it. At least for now. Special host Suzanne Monyak unpacks the politics of this thorny immigration policy with Cris Ramon, an independent immigration consultant.

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]]> 1453 Fintech Beat: Crypto goes to Washington Kristin Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at the infrastructure bill and crypto-lobbying in Washington.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Crypto goes to Washington full CQ Roll Call Kristin Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at the infrastructure bill and crypto-lobbying in Washington.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Kristin Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at the infrastructure bill and crypto-lobbying in Washington. 

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]]> 1870 Budget deep dive: Uncertainty surrounds budget resolution for as it heads to House The House is set to take up the fiscal 2022 budget resolution the week of Aug. 23, but moderates are threatening to block the tax and spending blueprint unless leaders hold a vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and Paul Krawzak discuss the latest on the budget resolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:26:00 -0000 Budget deep dive: Uncertainty surrounds budget resolution for as it heads to House full CQ Roll Call The House is set to take up the fiscal 2022 budget resolution the week of Aug. 23, but moderates are threatening to block the tax and spending blueprint unless leaders hold a vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and Paul Krawzak discuss the latest on the budget resolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House is set to take up the fiscal 2022 budget resolution the week of Aug. 23, but moderates are threatening to block the tax and spending blueprint unless leaders hold a vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and Paul Krawzak discuss the latest on the budget resolution.

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]]> 1152 Fintech Beat: Curated fintech Venture capitalists Tyler Griffin and Ryan Falvey break down how the next generation of fintech is leveraging technology to both scale and serve diverse customer bases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Curated fintech full CQ Roll Call Venture capitalists Tyler Griffin and Ryan Falvey break down how the next generation of fintech is leveraging technology to both scale and serve diverse customer bases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Venture capitalists Tyler Griffin and Ryan Falvey break down how the next generation of fintech is leveraging technology to both scale and serve diverse customer bases.

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]]> 1782 Political Theater: What’s so special about special elections? Special elections to the House this year have offered more evidence that local and state contests have been nationalized, even down to the intra-party primary contests for safe seats. CQ Roll Call Politics Editor Herb Jackson and Inside Elections Reporter and Analyst Jacob Rubashkin join Political Theater to discuss what we can learn from special election results so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:03:57 -0000 Political Theater: What’s so special about special elections? full CQ Roll Call Special elections to the House this year have offered more evidence that local and state contests have been nationalized, even down to the intra-party primary contests for safe seats. CQ Roll Call Politics Editor Herb Jackson and Inside Elections Reporter and Analyst Jacob Rubashkin join Political Theater to discuss what we can learn from special election results so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Special elections to the House this year have offered more evidence that local and state contests have been nationalized, even down to the intra-party primary contests for safe seats. CQ Roll Call Politics Editor Herb Jackson and Inside Elections Reporter and Analyst Jacob Rubashkin join Political Theater to discuss what we can learn from special election results so far.

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]]> 1763 Budget deep dive: Playing chicken with the debt limit An upcoming decision on whether to raise or suspend the debt limit is shaping up to be one of the more challenging legislative battles this year. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss what is likely to be a contentious fight between the two parties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Aug 2021 15:39:50 -0000 Budget deep dive: Playing chicken with the debt limit full CQ Roll Call An upcoming decision on whether to raise or suspend the debt limit is shaping up to be one of the more challenging legislative battles this year. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss what is likely to be a contentious fight between the two parties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices An upcoming decision on whether to raise or suspend the debt limit is shaping up to be one of the more challenging legislative battles this year. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss what is likely to be a contentious fight between the two parties.

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]]> 1241 Political Theater: ‘Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union’ explores path, legacy of 44th president The HBO documentary series “Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union,” arrives at a tumultuous time in American politics. It explores the formative years and presidency of Barack Obama, an era that seems both faraway and contemporary, with race relations continuing to define the public sphere. The three-part series premieres on HBO and HBO Max on Aug. 3, just in time for Obama's 60th birthday this week on Aug. 4. As part of the American Film Institute's AFI Docs 2021 documentary film festival, Political Theater host Jason Dick moderated a post-screening discussion with Peter Kunhardt, the director and producer of the series, and Jelani Cobb, staff writer for the New Yorker, also a producer and contributor to the series, as well as one of the country's prominent journalists covering race, culture and politics. Interview contents: AFI DOCS copyright 2021, courtesy of American Film Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: ‘Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union’ explores path, legacy of 44th president full CQ Roll Call The HBO documentary series “Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union,” arrives at a tumultuous time in American politics. It explores the formative years and presidency of Barack Obama, an era that seems both faraway and contemporary, with race relations continuing to define the public sphere. The three-part series premieres on HBO and HBO Max on Aug. 3, just in time for Obama's 60th birthday this week on Aug. 4. As part of the American Film Institute's AFI Docs 2021 documentary film festival, Political Theater host Jason Dick moderated a post-screening discussion with Peter Kunhardt, the director and producer of the series, and Jelani Cobb, staff writer for the New Yorker, also a producer and contributor to the series, as well as one of the country's prominent journalists covering race, culture and politics. Interview contents: AFI DOCS copyright 2021, courtesy of American Film Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The HBO documentary series “Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union,” arrives at a tumultuous time in American politics. It explores the formative years and presidency of Barack Obama, an era that seems both faraway and contemporary, with race relations continuing to define the public sphere.

The three-part series premieres on HBO and HBO Max on Aug. 3, just in time for Obama's 60th birthday this week on Aug. 4. As part of the American Film Institute's AFI Docs 2021 documentary film festival, Political Theater host Jason Dick moderated a post-screening discussion with Peter Kunhardt, the director and producer of the series, and Jelani Cobb, staff writer for the New Yorker, also a producer and contributor to the series, as well as one of the country's prominent journalists covering race, culture and politics.

Interview contents: AFI DOCS copyright 2021, courtesy of American Film Institute.

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]]> 1690 Fintech Beat: Bank charters, fintech charters, and crypto Michele Alt, Dan Awrey and Caitlin Long provide an overview of the world of bank charters and fintech charters — and what they mean for crypto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Bank charters, fintech charters, and crypto full CQ Roll Call Michele Alt, Dan Awrey and Caitlin Long provide an overview of the world of bank charters and fintech charters — and what they mean for crypto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Michele Alt, Dan Awrey and Caitlin Long provide an overview of the world of bank charters and fintech charters — and what they mean for crypto.

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]]> 2193 Budget deep dive: Senate infrastructure deal secured The Senate voted this week to advance bipartisan infrastructure legislation with $550 billion in new spending over the next 5 years. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the road ahead for the bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:27:53 -0000 Budget deep dive: Senate infrastructure deal secured full CQ Roll Call The Senate voted this week to advance bipartisan infrastructure legislation with $550 billion in new spending over the next 5 years. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the road ahead for the bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Senate voted this week to advance bipartisan infrastructure legislation with $550 billion in new spending over the next 5 years. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the road ahead for the bill.

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]]> 1178 Equal Time with Mary C Curtis: ‘This is about whether or not we will have a democracy or an autocracy,’ Clyburn on voting rights Voter nullification, authoritarianism, and the end of democracy, that’s what Rep. James E. Clyburn says are the very real consequences of not passing legislation to protect voting rights. The South Carolina Democrat emphasized that voter suppression is not just an issue of access to the ballot box, it includes who gets to overturn elections.  “I want you to call it what it is, use the word. Nullification.” said Clyburn, “It is voter nullification.” There are currently two bills, the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, in front of Congress. Senate Democrats are meeting to hash out a revised bill that could be released next week.  Mary C. Curtis sits down with the House Majority Whip to discuss voting rights, and to understand what are the very high stakes and what can be done with dwindling time on the clock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:41:31 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C Curtis: ‘This is about whether or not we will have a democracy or an autocracy,’ Clyburn on voting rights full CQ Roll Call Voter nullification, authoritarianism, and the end of democracy, that’s what Rep. James E. Clyburn says are the very real consequences of not passing legislation to protect voting rights. The South Carolina Democrat emphasized that voter suppression is not just an issue of access to the ballot box, it includes who gets to overturn elections.  “I want you to call it what it is, use the word. Nullification.” said Clyburn, “It is voter nullification.” There are currently two bills, the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, in front of Congress. Senate Democrats are meeting to hash out a revised bill that could be released next week.  Mary C. Curtis sits down with the House Majority Whip to discuss voting rights, and to understand what are the very high stakes and what can be done with dwindling time on the clock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Voter nullification, authoritarianism, and the end of democracy, that’s what Rep. James E. Clyburn says are the very real consequences of not passing legislation to protect voting rights. The South Carolina Democrat emphasized that voter suppression is not just an issue of access to the ballot box, it includes who gets to overturn elections. 


“I want you to call it what it is, use the word. Nullification.” said Clyburn, “It is voter nullification.”


There are currently two bills, the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, in front of Congress. Senate Democrats are meeting to hash out a revised bill that could be released next week. 


Mary C. Curtis sits down with the House Majority Whip to discuss voting rights, and to understand what are the very high stakes and what can be done with dwindling time on the clock.

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]]> 1625 Equal Time with Mary C Curtis: 'The flag would still be flying today' Six years ago, Malcolm Graham lost his big sister, Cynthia Graham Hurd, in the Charleston shooting that took nine Black churchgoers' lives. Now a city councilman in Charlotte, N.C., Graham reflects on the work he did to remove the Confederate flag from its prominent place on the South Carolina statehouse grounds, the future of racial matters in our country and his sister's legacy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C Curtis: 'The flag would still be flying today' full CQ Roll Call Six years ago, Malcolm Graham lost his big sister, Cynthia Graham Hurd, in the Charleston shooting that took nine Black churchgoers' lives. Now a city councilman in Charlotte, N.C., Graham reflects on the work he did to remove the Confederate flag from its prominent place on the South Carolina statehouse grounds, the future of racial matters in our country and his sister's legacy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Six years ago, Malcolm Graham lost his big sister, Cynthia Graham Hurd, in the Charleston shooting that took nine Black churchgoers' lives. Now a city councilman in Charlotte, N.C., Graham reflects on the work he did to remove the Confederate flag from its prominent place on the South Carolina statehouse grounds, the future of racial matters in our country and his sister's legacy. 

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]]> 1928 Political Theater: The ADA at 31: Still striving to remove barriers This week, the White House celebrated the 31st anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, touted as a bipartisan success that has delivered for Americans, and hinted it could be used to help secure voting rights. CQ Roll Call Chief Correspondent Niels Lesniewski joins the Political Theater podcast to talk about the law, and the challenges remaining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:48:00 -0000 Political Theater: The ADA at 31: Still striving to remove barriers full CQ Roll Call This week, the White House celebrated the 31st anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, touted as a bipartisan success that has delivered for Americans, and hinted it could be used to help secure voting rights. CQ Roll Call Chief Correspondent Niels Lesniewski joins the Political Theater podcast to talk about the law, and the challenges remaining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, the White House celebrated the 31st anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, touted as a bipartisan success that has delivered for Americans, and hinted it could be used to help secure voting rights. CQ Roll Call Chief Correspondent Niels Lesniewski joins the Political Theater podcast to talk about the law, and the challenges remaining.


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]]> 1427 Fintech Beat: The sustainable investing start-up Fintech Beat sits down with Stefania Di Bartolomeo, CEO of Physis Investment, to talk about impact investing and the rising tide of startups aiming to shape ESG.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: The sustainable investing start-up full CQ Roll Call Fintech Beat sits down with Stefania Di Bartolomeo, CEO of Physis Investment, to talk about impact investing and the rising tide of startups aiming to shape ESG.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fintech Beat sits down with Stefania Di Bartolomeo, CEO of Physis Investment, to talk about impact investing and the rising tide of startups aiming to shape ESG. 

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]]> 1715 Budget deep dive: First appropriations bills head to House floor The House is taking up seven appropriations bills as one package next week, bringing debates about federal funding for abortion, environmental policy and infrastructure to the floor. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the road ahead for these bills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Jul 2021 16:39:51 -0000 Budget deep dive: First appropriations bills head to House floor full CQ Roll Call The House is taking up seven appropriations bills as one package next week, bringing debates about federal funding for abortion, environmental policy and infrastructure to the floor. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the road ahead for these bills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House is taking up seven appropriations bills as one package next week, bringing debates about federal funding for abortion, environmental policy and infrastructure to the floor. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the road ahead for these bills.

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]]> 1239 Political Theater: How DACA went from temporary plan to forever battle Initially conceived as a temporary solution for vulnerable immigrants, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program has become an intractable political battlefield as Congress continues to punt, year after year, a comprehensive overhaul of the country's immigration program. The latest chapter has underscored the fragility of even a government policy that has been around for almost 10 years: A district court judge in Texas last week struck it down, blocking new applications but allowing the more than 600,000 current recipients to stay in the program. More court cases will work their way through the system, but the onus is now also on a Congress that has tried, and failed, for years to address the topic. CQ Roll Call Staff Writer Suzanne Monyak joins us on the Political Theater Podcast to talk about why even a popular program supported by both sides of the aisle continues to be such a political football, as well as what's next.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: How DACA went from temporary plan to forever battle full CQ Roll Call Initially conceived as a temporary solution for vulnerable immigrants, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program has become an intractable political battlefield as Congress continues to punt, year after year, a comprehensive overhaul of the country's immigration program. The latest chapter has underscored the fragility of even a government policy that has been around for almost 10 years: A district court judge in Texas last week struck it down, blocking new applications but allowing the more than 600,000 current recipients to stay in the program. More court cases will work their way through the system, but the onus is now also on a Congress that has tried, and failed, for years to address the topic. CQ Roll Call Staff Writer Suzanne Monyak joins us on the Political Theater Podcast to talk about why even a popular program supported by both sides of the aisle continues to be such a political football, as well as what's next.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Initially conceived as a temporary solution for vulnerable immigrants, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program has become an intractable political battlefield as Congress continues to punt, year after year, a comprehensive overhaul of the country's immigration program. The latest chapter has underscored the fragility of even a government policy that has been around for almost 10 years: A district court judge in Texas last week struck it down, blocking new applications but allowing the more than 600,000 current recipients to stay in the program. More court cases will work their way through the system, but the onus is now also on a Congress that has tried, and failed, for years to address the topic. CQ Roll Call Staff Writer Suzanne Monyak joins us on the Political Theater Podcast to talk about why even a popular program supported by both sides of the aisle continues to be such a political football, as well as what's next. 

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]]> 1366 Fintech Beat: Dan Tarullo and Caitlin Long on capital rules for crypto Former Federal Reserve Board Governor Dan Tarullo and Avanti founder Caitlin Long discuss the Basel Committee’s proposed guidance on capital rules for crypto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Dan Tarullo and Caitlin Long on capital rules for crypto full CQ Roll Call Former Federal Reserve Board Governor Dan Tarullo and Avanti founder Caitlin Long discuss the Basel Committee’s proposed guidance on capital rules for crypto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former Federal Reserve Board Governor Dan Tarullo and Avanti founder Caitlin Long discuss the Basel Committee’s proposed guidance on capital rules for crypto.

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]]> 2284 Budget deep dive: Budget reconciliation package outline set at $3.5 trillion Senate Democrats agreed this week to work toward a $3.5 trillion reconciliation package, which would fund major programs President Joe Biden proposed in his economic plans. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the plan, Democratic unity around the package and the likely long voting sessions ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Jul 2021 15:51:38 -0000 Budget deep dive: Budget reconciliation package outline set at $3.5 trillion full CQ Roll Call Senate Democrats agreed this week to work toward a $3.5 trillion reconciliation package, which would fund major programs President Joe Biden proposed in his economic plans. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the plan, Democratic unity around the package and the likely long voting sessions ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Senate Democrats agreed this week to work toward a $3.5 trillion reconciliation package, which would fund major programs President Joe Biden proposed in his economic plans. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the plan, Democratic unity around the package and the likely long voting sessions ahead.

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]]> 1268 Equal Time with Mary C Curtis: The education gap Slavery, Jim Crow laws and COVID-19 all have contributed to a yawning gap between white public school students and students of color. While the 1950s Supreme Court decision known as Brown v. Board of Education was supposed to correct "separate but equal," there is still a long way to go before public schools can talk about equity. Mary C. Curtis talks with Terra Wallin of the Education Trust to understand how we arrived at this moment and how the nation's public schools can do better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C Curtis: The education gap full CQ Roll Call Slavery, Jim Crow laws and COVID-19 all have contributed to a yawning gap between white public school students and students of color. While the 1950s Supreme Court decision known as Brown v. Board of Education was supposed to correct "separate but equal," there is still a long way to go before public schools can talk about equity. Mary C. Curtis talks with Terra Wallin of the Education Trust to understand how we arrived at this moment and how the nation's public schools can do better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Slavery, Jim Crow laws and COVID-19 all have contributed to a yawning gap between white public school students and students of color. While the 1950s Supreme Court decision known as Brown v. Board of Education was supposed to correct "separate but equal," there is still a long way to go before public schools can talk about equity. Mary C. Curtis talks with Terra Wallin of the Education Trust to understand how we arrived at this moment and how the nation's public schools can do better.

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]]> 1795 Political Theater: Trump, voting access defining 2022 midterm election outlook Midterm elections have patterns, but the political calculus we use sometimes needs a little adjusting. A delayed redistricting cycle, former President Donald Trump’s influence over key Senate and House races and changes to several states’ voter access laws make the 2022 campaign particularly hard to gauge. Nathan Gonzales, elections analyst for CQ Roll Call and the publisher of Inside Elections, joins the Political Theater podcast to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 Jul 2021 21:19:37 -0000 Political Theater: Trump, voting access defining 2022 midterm election outlook full CQ Roll Call Midterm elections have patterns, but the political calculus we use sometimes needs a little adjusting. A delayed redistricting cycle, former President Donald Trump’s influence over key Senate and House races and changes to several states’ voter access laws make the 2022 campaign particularly hard to gauge. Nathan Gonzales, elections analyst for CQ Roll Call and the publisher of Inside Elections, joins the Political Theater podcast to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Midterm elections have patterns, but the political calculus we use sometimes needs a little adjusting. A delayed redistricting cycle, former President Donald Trump’s influence over key Senate and House races and changes to several states’ voter access laws make the 2022 campaign particularly hard to gauge. Nathan Gonzales, elections analyst for CQ Roll Call and the publisher of Inside Elections, joins the Political Theater podcast to discuss.

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]]> 1698 Fintech Beat: Regulated liabilities and the internet of value Digital assets have very different technical features. What is regulation's role in their interoperability? Citi's Tony McLaughlin and Jai Messari join the show to discuss McLaughlin's new paper, “The Regulated Internet of Value”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Regulated liabilities and the internet of value full CQ Roll Call Digital assets have very different technical features. What is regulation's role in their interoperability? Citi's Tony McLaughlin and Jai Messari join the show to discuss McLaughlin's new paper, “The Regulated Internet of Value”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Digital assets have very different technical features. What is regulation's role in their interoperability? Citi's Tony McLaughlin and Jai Messari join the show to discuss McLaughlin's new paper, “The Regulated Internet of Value”.




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]]> 1584 Budget deep dive: What awaits Congress before summer recess Both chambers are expected to debate and vote on a fiscal 2022 budget resolution with reconciliation instructions, while the Senate is planning to vote on the bipartisan infrastructure package and the debt limit suspension set to expire at the end of the month. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and Niels Lesniewski discuss everything to look out for in a packed July. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:21:00 -0000 Budget deep dive: What awaits Congress before summer recess full CQ Roll Call Both chambers are expected to debate and vote on a fiscal 2022 budget resolution with reconciliation instructions, while the Senate is planning to vote on the bipartisan infrastructure package and the debt limit suspension set to expire at the end of the month. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and Niels Lesniewski discuss everything to look out for in a packed July. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Both chambers are expected to debate and vote on a fiscal 2022 budget resolution with reconciliation instructions, while the Senate is planning to vote on the bipartisan infrastructure package and the debt limit suspension set to expire at the end of the month. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and Niels Lesniewski discuss everything to look out for in a packed July.


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]]> 1294 CQ Future: Politics It has been a little more than a year since we launched CQ Future. At the time, the pandemic was in full swing, as was the Black Lives Matter movement. It was a moment of great uncertainty and we set out to explore what the future would look like for many policies that would shape our lives coming out of all this change. While there are still a lot of open questions, we believe it is the right moment to end this podcast as the country stabilizes. So for the last episode, CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller speaks with political experts on where the politics of our nation are headed. Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: Politics full CQ Roll Call It has been a little more than a year since we launched CQ Future. At the time, the pandemic was in full swing, as was the Black Lives Matter movement. It was a moment of great uncertainty and we set out to explore what the future would look like for many policies that would shape our lives coming out of all this change. While there are still a lot of open questions, we believe it is the right moment to end this podcast as the country stabilizes. So for the last episode, CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller speaks with political experts on where the politics of our nation are headed. Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It has been a little more than a year since we launched CQ Future. At the time, the pandemic was in full swing, as was the Black Lives Matter movement. It was a moment of great uncertainty and we set out to explore what the future would look like for many policies that would shape our lives coming out of all this change. While there are still a lot of open questions, we believe it is the right moment to end this podcast as the country stabilizes. So for the last episode, CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller speaks with political experts on where the politics of our nation are headed. Thanks for listening.

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]]> 1251 Political Theater: The Supreme Court: It’s all about the politics Supreme Court justices like to portray themselves as legal actors, not political ones, but the high court has never been able to stay out of the public arena. That was certainly the case for the term that just ended, and it is certainly the case for the term to come. CQ Roll Call senior writer Todd Ruger discusses the court’s recent decisions, its upcoming ones and the effect that Congress and the president have on the institution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:03:03 -0000 Political Theater: The Supreme Court: It’s all about the politics full CQ Roll Call Supreme Court justices like to portray themselves as legal actors, not political ones, but the high court has never been able to stay out of the public arena. That was certainly the case for the term that just ended, and it is certainly the case for the term to come. CQ Roll Call senior writer Todd Ruger discusses the court’s recent decisions, its upcoming ones and the effect that Congress and the president have on the institution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Supreme Court justices like to portray themselves as legal actors, not political ones, but the high court has never been able to stay out of the public arena. That was certainly the case for the term that just ended, and it is certainly the case for the term to come. CQ Roll Call senior writer Todd Ruger discusses the court’s recent decisions, its upcoming ones and the effect that Congress and the president have on the institution.

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]]> 1933 Fintech Beat: Barry Eichengreen on CBDCs and the dominance of the US dollar This week we celebrate our 100th episode with an encore presentation of our conversation with Barry Eichengreen on whether a foreign CBDC could displace the US dollar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 06 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Barry Eichengreen on CBDCs and the dominance of the US dollar full CQ Roll Call This week we celebrate our 100th episode with an encore presentation of our conversation with Barry Eichengreen on whether a foreign CBDC could displace the US dollar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we celebrate our 100th episode with an encore presentation of our conversation with Barry Eichengreen on whether a foreign CBDC could displace the US dollar.

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]]> 1926 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: 'The intrinsic value of whiteness' The country’s history of redlining, racially restrictive covenants, zoning regulations and more has embedded racism in its housing policies. Simply put, Black communities have been devalued through these policies. Untangling that legacy has proven difficult, especially when some politicians have resisted progress. Mary C. Curtis sits down with Andre M. Perry, author of “Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America's Black Cities," to discuss how we got here, what the Biden administration is trying to change and what can be done to dismantle housing discrimination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 30 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: 'The intrinsic value of whiteness' full CQ Roll Call The country’s history of redlining, racially restrictive covenants, zoning regulations and more has embedded racism in its housing policies. Simply put, Black communities have been devalued through these policies. Untangling that legacy has proven difficult, especially when some politicians have resisted progress. Mary C. Curtis sits down with Andre M. Perry, author of “Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America's Black Cities," to discuss how we got here, what the Biden administration is trying to change and what can be done to dismantle housing discrimination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The country’s history of redlining, racially restrictive covenants, zoning regulations and more has embedded racism in its housing policies. Simply put, Black communities have been devalued through these policies. Untangling that legacy has proven difficult, especially when some politicians have resisted progress. Mary C. Curtis sits down with Andre M. Perry, author of “Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America's Black Cities," to discuss how we got here, what the Biden administration is trying to change and what can be done to dismantle housing discrimination.

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]]> 2252 Political Theater: Decluttering the Capitol of its white supremacists Just before the Independence Day recess, the House is moving anew to remove statues of people in the Capitol who were part of the Confederacy or were otherwise white supremacists. Host Jason Dick and CQ Roll Call staff writer Chris Marquette discuss the long debate over such figures, why they are so divisive and what happens next to replace them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:11:42 -0000 Political Theater: Decluttering the Capitol of its white supremacists full CQ Roll Call Just before the Independence Day recess, the House is moving anew to remove statues of people in the Capitol who were part of the Confederacy or were otherwise white supremacists. Host Jason Dick and CQ Roll Call staff writer Chris Marquette discuss the long debate over such figures, why they are so divisive and what happens next to replace them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Just before the Independence Day recess, the House is moving anew to remove statues of people in the Capitol who were part of the Confederacy or were otherwise white supremacists. Host Jason Dick and CQ Roll Call staff writer Chris Marquette discuss the long debate over such figures, why they are so divisive and what happens next to replace them.

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]]> 1285 Budget deep dive: Bipartisan infrastructure plan reached The Biden administration has reached an agreement with a group of bipartisan senators on an infrastructure package, but issues remain. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:48:05 -0000 Budget deep dive: Bipartisan infrastructure plan reached full CQ Roll Call The Biden administration has reached an agreement with a group of bipartisan senators on an infrastructure package, but issues remain. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Biden administration has reached an agreement with a group of bipartisan senators on an infrastructure package, but issues remain. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the latest.

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]]> 1026 CQ Future: Ransomware attacks Ransomware attacks, in which hackers shut down computer systems and demand payment to undo the damage, are growing more brazen. The attacks have hit local governments as well as companies. Will the U.S. be able to get a handle on the growing problem? CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller talks with Rep. Jim Langevin, a Rhode Island Democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee’s cybersecurity panel, who two years ago co-chaired a congressional commission seeking collaboration between the public and private sectors in fighting the hackers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 25 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: Ransomware attacks full CQ Roll Call Ransomware attacks, in which hackers shut down computer systems and demand payment to undo the damage, are growing more brazen. The attacks have hit local governments as well as companies. Will the U.S. be able to get a handle on the growing problem? CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller talks with Rep. Jim Langevin, a Rhode Island Democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee’s cybersecurity panel, who two years ago co-chaired a congressional commission seeking collaboration between the public and private sectors in fighting the hackers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ransomware attacks, in which hackers shut down computer systems and demand payment to undo the damage, are growing more brazen. The attacks have hit local governments as well as companies. Will the U.S. be able to get a handle on the growing problem? CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller talks with Rep. Jim Langevin, a Rhode Island Democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee’s cybersecurity panel, who two years ago co-chaired a congressional commission seeking collaboration between the public and private sectors in fighting the hackers.

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]]> 1227 Political Theater: When 60+ votes isn’t enough in the Senate Why does something that seems pretty common sense and has wide bipartisan support get stalled in the Senate? A case study is the current debate over how to address military sexual assault, an issue the Pentagon has grappled with for years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:53:51 -0000 Political Theater: When 60+ votes isn’t enough in the Senate full CQ Roll Call Why does something that seems pretty common sense and has wide bipartisan support get stalled in the Senate? A case study is the current debate over how to address military sexual assault, an issue the Pentagon has grappled with for years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Why does something that seems pretty common sense and has wide bipartisan support get stalled in the Senate? A case study is the current debate over how to address military sexual assault, an issue the Pentagon has grappled with for years.

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]]> 1360 Fintech Beat: John Rogers and Robert Smith on Black banks and the digital economy John Rogers Jr., the co-CEO of Ariel Investments, the oldest Black-owned asset management firm, and Robert Smith, Vista Equity’s CEO and the wealthiest Black person in America, talk about Black banks and the challenges of digitalization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: John Rogers and Robert Smith on Black banks and the digital economy full CQ Roll Call John Rogers Jr., the co-CEO of Ariel Investments, the oldest Black-owned asset management firm, and Robert Smith, Vista Equity’s CEO and the wealthiest Black person in America, talk about Black banks and the challenges of digitalization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John Rogers Jr., the co-CEO of Ariel Investments, the oldest Black-owned asset management firm, and Robert Smith, Vista Equity’s CEO and the wealthiest Black person in America, talk about Black banks and the challenges of digitalization.

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]]> 1351 Budget deep dive: Democrats go big with new spending proposal Senate Democrats are preparing to draft a fiscal 2022 budget resolution with up to $6 trillion in reconciliation spending during the next decade. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down what this means for bipartisan talks on an infrastructure package and the path through reconciliation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:40:34 -0000 Budget deep dive: Democrats go big with new spending proposal full CQ Roll Call Senate Democrats are preparing to draft a fiscal 2022 budget resolution with up to $6 trillion in reconciliation spending during the next decade. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down what this means for bipartisan talks on an infrastructure package and the path through reconciliation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Senate Democrats are preparing to draft a fiscal 2022 budget resolution with up to $6 trillion in reconciliation spending during the next decade. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down what this means for bipartisan talks on an infrastructure package and the path through reconciliation.

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]]> 1122 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: Who is afraid of critical race theory? Even as the U.S. will likely have a federal holiday to mark Juneteenth — an important date not a part of many history books — battles over teaching race continue. After the murder of George Floyd, many sought to learn lessons that were absent in the traditional white-washed version of American history taught for generations. But educating students about race — what some call critical race theory — has become another flashpoint in the culture wars pitting red against blue. Mary C. Curtis talks with education policy expert Jazmyne Owens of New America about why some states are trying to ban the teaching of systemic racism and what it will mean if they succeed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: Who is afraid of critical race theory? full CQ Roll Call Even as the U.S. will likely have a federal holiday to mark Juneteenth — an important date not a part of many history books — battles over teaching race continue. After the murder of George Floyd, many sought to learn lessons that were absent in the traditional white-washed version of American history taught for generations. But educating students about race — what some call critical race theory — has become another flashpoint in the culture wars pitting red against blue. Mary C. Curtis talks with education policy expert Jazmyne Owens of New America about why some states are trying to ban the teaching of systemic racism and what it will mean if they succeed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Even as the U.S. will likely have a federal holiday to mark Juneteenth — an important date not a part of many history books — battles over teaching race continue. After the murder of George Floyd, many sought to learn lessons that were absent in the traditional white-washed version of American history taught for generations.

But educating students about race — what some call critical race theory — has become another flashpoint in the culture wars pitting red against blue. Mary C. Curtis talks with education policy expert Jazmyne Owens of New America about why some states are trying to ban the teaching of systemic racism and what it will mean if they succeed.

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]]> 1479 Late spring fever: Congress emerges from pandemic depths This week, the House and Senate were both in session for the first time since before Memorial Day, and it feels like Spring Fever, with pandemic precautions mostly being cast aside. CQ Roll Call Staff Writer Jim Saksa has been there for the most moribund times of the pandemic, and now, a kind of Great Reopening. He gathered sound, wrote a couple of stories, caught up with folks from the Before Times and talks about it with host Jason Dick on this edition of Political Theater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Jun 2021 23:31:51 -0000 Late spring fever: Congress emerges from pandemic depths full CQ Roll Call This week, the House and Senate were both in session for the first time since before Memorial Day, and it feels like Spring Fever, with pandemic precautions mostly being cast aside. CQ Roll Call Staff Writer Jim Saksa has been there for the most moribund times of the pandemic, and now, a kind of Great Reopening. He gathered sound, wrote a couple of stories, caught up with folks from the Before Times and talks about it with host Jason Dick on this edition of Political Theater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, the House and Senate were both in session for the first time since before Memorial Day, and it feels like Spring Fever, with pandemic precautions mostly being cast aside. CQ Roll Call Staff Writer Jim Saksa has been there for the most moribund times of the pandemic, and now, a kind of Great Reopening. He gathered sound, wrote a couple of stories, caught up with folks from the Before Times and talks about it with host Jason Dick on this edition of Political Theater.

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]]> 1123 Fintech Beat: ESG or crypto: Which is the unstoppable force? The World Economic Forum’s Sheila Warren and Global Digital Finance’s Jeff Bandman discuss whether ESG — and by extension, climate, governance and diversity considerations — will impact the future of crypto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: ESG or crypto: Which is the unstoppable force? full CQ Roll Call The World Economic Forum’s Sheila Warren and Global Digital Finance’s Jeff Bandman discuss whether ESG — and by extension, climate, governance and diversity considerations — will impact the future of crypto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The World Economic Forum’s Sheila Warren and Global Digital Finance’s Jeff Bandman discuss whether ESG — and by extension, climate, governance and diversity considerations — will impact the future of crypto.

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]]> 1875 Immigration: The fate of DACA The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing Tuesday on the ninth anniversary of the Dreamers act. CQ Roll Call's Suzanne Monyak reports on what to expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:01:49 -0000 Immigration: The fate of DACA full CQ Roll Call The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing Tuesday on the ninth anniversary of the Dreamers act. CQ Roll Call's Suzanne Monyak reports on what to expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing Tuesday on the ninth anniversary of the Dreamers act. CQ Roll Call's Suzanne Monyak reports on what to expect.

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]]> 202 Budget: Money found The White House has laid out how they’ll use the funds allocated to the previous administration's border wall efforts. CQ Roll Call's Paul Krawzak reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Jun 2021 19:28:49 -0000 Budget: Money found full CQ Roll Call The White House has laid out how they’ll use the funds allocated to the previous administration's border wall efforts. CQ Roll Call's Paul Krawzak reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The White House has laid out how they’ll use the funds allocated to the previous administration's border wall efforts. CQ Roll Call's Paul Krawzak reports.

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]]> 349 Spending season begins with uncertainty House Democrats are preparing to approve a roughly $1.5 trillion total discretionary spending level in a deeming resolution so appropriators can begin work on the fiscal 2022 spending bills. But partisanship is leaving the fate of these spending bills up in the air. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the major spending level debates that will play out over the next couple of months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Jun 2021 15:42:11 -0000 Spending season begins with uncertainty full CQ Roll Call House Democrats are preparing to approve a roughly $1.5 trillion total discretionary spending level in a deeming resolution so appropriators can begin work on the fiscal 2022 spending bills. But partisanship is leaving the fate of these spending bills up in the air. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the major spending level debates that will play out over the next couple of months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House Democrats are preparing to approve a roughly $1.5 trillion total discretionary spending level in a deeming resolution so appropriators can begin work on the fiscal 2022 spending bills. But partisanship is leaving the fate of these spending bills up in the air. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the major spending level debates that will play out over the next couple of months.

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]]> 1152 CQ Future: Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Amazon is at the center of a firestorm from employee activists and shareholders who want the company to pay more attention to environmental justice — a social movement that focuses on equality in the distribution of environmental benefits and burdens. Environmental justice is emerging as the latest corporate sustainability issue and CQ Roll Call's Laura Weiss sits down with Shawn Zeller to discuss how its impacting companies, Congress and the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:30:00 -0000 CQ Future: Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) full CQ Roll Call Amazon is at the center of a firestorm from employee activists and shareholders who want the company to pay more attention to environmental justice — a social movement that focuses on equality in the distribution of environmental benefits and burdens. Environmental justice is emerging as the latest corporate sustainability issue and CQ Roll Call's Laura Weiss sits down with Shawn Zeller to discuss how its impacting companies, Congress and the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Amazon is at the center of a firestorm from employee activists and shareholders who want the company to pay more attention to environmental justice — a social movement that focuses on equality in the distribution of environmental benefits and burdens. Environmental justice is emerging as the latest corporate sustainability issue and CQ Roll Call's Laura Weiss sits down with Shawn Zeller to discuss how its impacting companies, Congress and the country.

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]]> 1513 Foreign policy: Biden heads to Europe Europe is still deeply disquieted by the illiberal direction the U.S. has taken, despite Biden's victory. President Biden will have to calm jittery nerves to successfully negotiate new understandings on thorny issues. CQ Roll Call's Rachel Oswald reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Jun 2021 20:38:14 -0000 Foreign policy: Biden heads to Europe full CQ Roll Call Europe is still deeply disquieted by the illiberal direction the U.S. has taken, despite Biden's victory. President Biden will have to calm jittery nerves to successfully negotiate new understandings on thorny issues. CQ Roll Call's Rachel Oswald reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Europe is still deeply disquieted by the illiberal direction the U.S. has taken, despite Biden's victory. President Biden will have to calm jittery nerves to successfully negotiate new understandings on thorny issues. CQ Roll Call's Rachel Oswald reports.

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]]> 195 Tech: Facing cyber threats House lawmakers, angry about ransomware, and hearing the Colonial Pipeline CEO, urge the Biden administration to be more aggressive in fighting cyber threats. CQ Roll Call's Gopal Ratnam reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Jun 2021 20:36:35 -0000 Tech: Facing cyber threats full CQ Roll Call House lawmakers, angry about ransomware, and hearing the Colonial Pipeline CEO, urge the Biden administration to be more aggressive in fighting cyber threats. CQ Roll Call's Gopal Ratnam reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House lawmakers, angry about ransomware, and hearing the Colonial Pipeline CEO, urge the Biden administration to be more aggressive in fighting cyber threats. CQ Roll Call's Gopal Ratnam reports.

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]]> 298 Political Theater: Why is West Virginia the center of the political universe? For a small state, West Virginia has outsize political influence. The Mountain State's two senators, Democrat Joe Manchin and Republican Shelley Moore Capito, are in the middle of the biggest debates on the congressional and White House agenda. Andrea Billups, news director at West Virginia Public Broadcasting, explains why these two politicians are so effective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:17:41 -0000 Political Theater: Why is West Virginia the center of the political universe? full CQ Roll Call For a small state, West Virginia has outsize political influence. The Mountain State's two senators, Democrat Joe Manchin and Republican Shelley Moore Capito, are in the middle of the biggest debates on the congressional and White House agenda. Andrea Billups, news director at West Virginia Public Broadcasting, explains why these two politicians are so effective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For a small state, West Virginia has outsize political influence. The Mountain State's two senators, Democrat Joe Manchin and Republican Shelley Moore Capito, are in the middle of the biggest debates on the congressional and White House agenda. Andrea Billups, news director at West Virginia Public Broadcasting, explains why these two politicians are so effective.

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]]> 1328 Budget: Biden's budget in the spotlight Senators grilled the acting OMB director, Shalanda Young, on Tuesday over the administration's proposed fiscal 2022 budget. Their questions provide a roadmap for potential stumbling blocks ahead. CQ Roll Call's Paul Krawzak reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Jun 2021 23:00:00 -0000 Budget: Biden's budget in the spotlight full CQ Roll Call Senators grilled the acting OMB director, Shalanda Young, on Tuesday over the administration's proposed fiscal 2022 budget. Their questions provide a roadmap for potential stumbling blocks ahead. CQ Roll Call's Paul Krawzak reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Senators grilled the acting OMB director, Shalanda Young, on Tuesday over the administration's proposed fiscal 2022 budget. Their questions provide a roadmap for potential stumbling blocks ahead. CQ Roll Call's Paul Krawzak reports.

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]]> 349 Immigration: Finding lost children President Biden's task force to reunite families separated under the Trump administration says it lacks records on more than 2,100 kids, according to a new progress report. CQ Roll Call's Suzanne Monyak reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Jun 2021 20:35:59 -0000 Immigration: Finding lost children full CQ Roll Call President Biden's task force to reunite families separated under the Trump administration says it lacks records on more than 2,100 kids, according to a new progress report. CQ Roll Call's Suzanne Monyak reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Biden's task force to reunite families separated under the Trump administration says it lacks records on more than 2,100 kids, according to a new progress report. CQ Roll Call's Suzanne Monyak reports.

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]]> 238 Defense: Biological Threat Reduction Program President Biden took Congress by surprise by proposing a severe cut in funds for the program designed to improve safety and security of biological materials and medical surveillance overseas. CQ Roll Call's John Donnelly reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Jun 2021 18:25:27 -0000 Defense: Biological Threat Reduction Program full CQ Roll Call President Biden took Congress by surprise by proposing a severe cut in funds for the program designed to improve safety and security of biological materials and medical surveillance overseas. CQ Roll Call's John Donnelly reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Biden took Congress by surprise by proposing a severe cut in funds for the program designed to improve safety and security of biological materials and medical surveillance overseas. CQ Roll Call's John Donnelly reports.

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]]> 295 Tech: Digital divide The pandemic made clear that the digital divide is profound--especially when it comes to tribal lands. CQ Roll Call's Dean DeChiaro reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:20:54 -0000 Tech: Digital divide full CQ Roll Call The pandemic made clear that the digital divide is profound--especially when it comes to tribal lands. CQ Roll Call's Dean DeChiaro reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The pandemic made clear that the digital divide is profound--especially when it comes to tribal lands. CQ Roll Call's Dean DeChiaro reports.

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]]> 209 Fintech Beat: The startup innovating the fintech of food stamps The CEO of Propel, a startup dedicated to helping low-income Americans improve their financial health, sits down to talk about how his venture capital-backed startup is innovating how food stamp recipients manage their benefits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: The startup innovating the fintech of food stamps full CQ Roll Call The CEO of Propel, a startup dedicated to helping low-income Americans improve their financial health, sits down to talk about how his venture capital-backed startup is innovating how food stamp recipients manage their benefits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The CEO of Propel, a startup dedicated to helping low-income Americans improve their financial health, sits down to talk about how his venture capital-backed startup is innovating how food stamp recipients manage their benefits.

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]]> 1653 Demographics: What makes a city? As OMB considers tinkering with the official population threshold of "city" for the first time in 70+ years, leaders in 144 cities fear they may lose billions of dollars. CQ Roll Call's Michael Macagnone reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:02:00 -0000 Demographics: What makes a city? full CQ Roll Call As OMB considers tinkering with the official population threshold of "city" for the first time in 70+ years, leaders in 144 cities fear they may lose billions of dollars. CQ Roll Call's Michael Macagnone reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As OMB considers tinkering with the official population threshold of "city" for the first time in 70+ years, leaders in 144 cities fear they may lose billions of dollars. CQ Roll Call's Michael Macagnone reports.

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]]> 160 Budget deep dive: Appropriators prepare for abortion funding fight Democrats plan to remove the Hyde amendment from the House appropriations measure, igniting a battle with Republicans. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and Sandhya Raman break down the impending fight over federal abortion funding in Congress, looking at the Hyde amendment, the Helms amendment and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Budget deep dive: Appropriators prepare for abortion funding fight full CQ Roll Call Democrats plan to remove the Hyde amendment from the House appropriations measure, igniting a battle with Republicans. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and Sandhya Raman break down the impending fight over federal abortion funding in Congress, looking at the Hyde amendment, the Helms amendment and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Democrats plan to remove the Hyde amendment from the House appropriations measure, igniting a battle with Republicans. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and Sandhya Raman break down the impending fight over federal abortion funding in Congress, looking at the Hyde amendment, the Helms amendment and more.

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]]> 895 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: Why do Black American women die having babies? The United States has the highest -- yes, the highest -- maternal mortality rates in the developed world. Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related issues than white women. That is in keeping with other sobering statistics of racial health inequities revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Mary C. Curtis sits down with Dr. Marcella Nunez Smith, President Biden's pick to lead the task force on health equity. They discuss why Black people suffer disproportionately and what is being done to change the equation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:48:47 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: Why do Black American women die having babies? full CQ Roll Call The United States has the highest -- yes, the highest -- maternal mortality rates in the developed world. Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related issues than white women. That is in keeping with other sobering statistics of racial health inequities revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Mary C. Curtis sits down with Dr. Marcella Nunez Smith, President Biden's pick to lead the task force on health equity. They discuss why Black people suffer disproportionately and what is being done to change the equation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The United States has the highest -- yes, the highest -- maternal mortality rates in the developed world. Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related issues than white women. That is in keeping with other sobering statistics of racial health inequities revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Mary C. Curtis sits down with Dr. Marcella Nunez Smith, President Biden's pick to lead the task force on health equity. They discuss why Black people suffer disproportionately and what is being done to change the equation.

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]]> 1754 Budget: To reconcile or not The Senate parliamentarian says use of a special procedure to pass multiple filibuster-proof bills should be reserved for "extraordinary circumstances." CQ Roll Call's Paul Krawzak reports on what those might be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:22:54 -0000 Budget: To reconcile or not full CQ Roll Call The Senate parliamentarian says use of a special procedure to pass multiple filibuster-proof bills should be reserved for "extraordinary circumstances." CQ Roll Call's Paul Krawzak reports on what those might be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Senate parliamentarian says use of a special procedure to pass multiple filibuster-proof bills should be reserved for "extraordinary circumstances." CQ Roll Call's Paul Krawzak reports on what those might be.


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]]> 269 Health: Vaccine update The president is determined to reach his target of 70 percent of the nation vaccinated by July 4. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp reports on the latest administration plans to get there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:57:01 -0000 Health: Vaccine update full CQ Roll Call The president is determined to reach his target of 70 percent of the nation vaccinated by July 4. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp reports on the latest administration plans to get there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The president is determined to reach his target of 70 percent of the nation vaccinated by July 4. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp reports on the latest administration plans to get there.

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]]> 269 Demographics: Diverse voters The most diverse electorate in the country’s history headed to the polls in 2020, but pollsters and party officials aren't quite sure how to tap that potential source of political support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Jun 2021 20:47:21 -0000 Demographics: Diverse voters full CQ Roll Call The most diverse electorate in the country’s history headed to the polls in 2020, but pollsters and party officials aren't quite sure how to tap that potential source of political support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The most diverse electorate in the country’s history headed to the polls in 2020, but pollsters and party officials aren't quite sure how to tap that potential source of political support.

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]]> 160 Political Theater: ‘The Courier’: How friendship trumped Cold War politics The United States and Russia have a tense political relationship, which will be on display later this month when President Joe Biden has called Russian leader Vladimir Putin meet for a summit. But the two countries don't have to look to far in the past to see that when genuine relationships on both sides prevail, everyone wins. Director Dominic Cooke discusses this dynamic and how he portrays it in his new movie “The Courier,” a retelling of how two spies helped defuse the Cuban Missile Crisis, and gave politicians a way to avert catastrophe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Jun 2021 19:28:00 -0000 Political Theater: ‘The Courier’: How friendship trumped Cold War politics full CQ Roll Call The United States and Russia have a tense political relationship, which will be on display later this month when President Joe Biden has called Russian leader Vladimir Putin meet for a summit. But the two countries don't have to look to far in the past to see that when genuine relationships on both sides prevail, everyone wins. Director Dominic Cooke discusses this dynamic and how he portrays it in his new movie “The Courier,” a retelling of how two spies helped defuse the Cuban Missile Crisis, and gave politicians a way to avert catastrophe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The United States and Russia have a tense political relationship, which will be on display later this month when President Joe Biden has called Russian leader Vladimir Putin meet for a summit. But the two countries don't have to look to far in the past to see that when genuine relationships on both sides prevail, everyone wins. Director Dominic Cooke discusses this dynamic and how he portrays it in his new movie “The Courier,” a retelling of how two spies helped defuse the Cuban Missile Crisis, and gave politicians a way to avert catastrophe.

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]]> 1215 Health: To mask or not While the pandemic begins to lift there are still many questions about moving forward. CQ Roll Call's Lauren Clason reports on lingering questions about masks, efficacy of vaccines and breakthrough cases of COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0000 Health: To mask or not full CQ Roll Call While the pandemic begins to lift there are still many questions about moving forward. CQ Roll Call's Lauren Clason reports on lingering questions about masks, efficacy of vaccines and breakthrough cases of COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices While the pandemic begins to lift there are still many questions about moving forward. CQ Roll Call's Lauren Clason reports on lingering questions about masks, efficacy of vaccines and breakthrough cases of COVID-19.

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]]> 222 Fintech Beat: Encore: All you need to know about Ant Group (and its cancelled IPO) Fintech Beat is off for Memorial Day, so we decided to look back at an episode with Hong Kong University professor Douglas Arner where we talked about the origins of Ant Group, its regulatory shortcomings in the Chinese financial system, and when he expects to see an IPO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Encore: All you need to know about Ant Group (and its cancelled IPO) full CQ Roll Call Fintech Beat is off for Memorial Day, so we decided to look back at an episode with Hong Kong University professor Douglas Arner where we talked about the origins of Ant Group, its regulatory shortcomings in the Chinese financial system, and when he expects to see an IPO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fintech Beat is off for Memorial Day, so we decided to look back at an episode with Hong Kong University professor Douglas Arner where we talked about the origins of Ant Group, its regulatory shortcomings in the Chinese financial system, and when he expects to see an IPO.

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]]> 1905 Budget: Top ten things to know about FY '22 budget President Biden released the FY 2022 budget Friday afternoon and there is a lot of proposed spending -- $6 trillion to be exact. CQ Roll Call's budget tracker David Lerman reports on the top 10 things you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 May 2021 18:49:19 -0000 Budget: Top ten things to know about FY '22 budget full CQ Roll Call President Biden released the FY 2022 budget Friday afternoon and there is a lot of proposed spending -- $6 trillion to be exact. CQ Roll Call's budget tracker David Lerman reports on the top 10 things you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Biden released the FY 2022 budget Friday afternoon and there is a lot of proposed spending -- $6 trillion to be exact. CQ Roll Call's budget tracker David Lerman reports on the top 10 things you need to know.

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]]> 300 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: USDA and Black farmers Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack sits down with Mary C. Curtis to discuss Black farmers and the USDA plan to provide debt relief to socially disadvantaged borrowers through the March COVID-19 relief law. That means Black farmers who have lost 90 percent of their land in the last century, in large part because of USDA policies, may receive compensation. The administration says equity is overdue and this is just the beginning. But many white farmers and banks have objections.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 May 2021 17:34:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: USDA and Black farmers full CQ Roll Call Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack sits down with Mary C. Curtis to discuss Black farmers and the USDA plan to provide debt relief to socially disadvantaged borrowers through the March COVID-19 relief law. That means Black farmers who have lost 90 percent of their land in the last century, in large part because of USDA policies, may receive compensation. The administration says equity is overdue and this is just the beginning. But many white farmers and banks have objections.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack sits down with Mary C. Curtis to discuss Black farmers and the USDA plan to provide debt relief to socially disadvantaged borrowers through the March COVID-19 relief law.

That means Black farmers who have lost 90 percent of their land in the last century, in large part because of USDA policies, may receive compensation. The administration says equity is overdue and this is just the beginning. But many white farmers and banks have objections. 

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]]> 1376 CQ Future: Amtrak Amtrak, the nation's rail system, has been on the brink for years. It went on life support during the pandemic and survived thanks to a $2 billion infusion from the government. But things may change. "Amtrak Joe," as the president was affectionately called during his three decades of commuting from Washington DC to Wilmington, has asked for $80 billion to fix long standing maintenance issues and expand service. We take a look at America's rail line and what the future may hold -- first with a report from CQ Roll Call's Thomas McKinless, and then a conversation between Shawn Zeller and transportation reporter Jessica Wehrman.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 May 2021 14:00:00 -0000 . CQ Future: Amtrak full CQ Roll Call Amtrak, the nation's rail system, has been on the brink for years. It went on life support during the pandemic and survived thanks to a $2 billion infusion from the government. But things may change. "Amtrak Joe," as the president was affectionately called during his three decades of commuting from Washington DC to Wilmington, has asked for $80 billion to fix long standing maintenance issues and expand service. We take a look at America's rail line and what the future may hold -- first with a report from CQ Roll Call's Thomas McKinless, and then a conversation between Shawn Zeller and transportation reporter Jessica Wehrman.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Amtrak, the nation's rail system, has been on the brink for years. It went on life support during the pandemic and survived thanks to a $2 billion infusion from the government. But things may change. "Amtrak Joe," as the president was affectionately called during his three decades of commuting from Washington DC to Wilmington, has asked for $80 billion to fix long standing maintenance issues and expand service. We take a look at America's rail line and what the future may hold -- first with a report from CQ Roll Call's Thomas McKinless, and then a conversation between Shawn Zeller and transportation reporter Jessica Wehrman. 

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]]> 1361 Congress: Getting Black women to run for the Senate The Senate was left without any Black women when Vice President Kamala Harris left the chamber to join the White House. CQ Roll Call's Bridget Bowman reports that activists are eying two Senate races in North Carolina and Florida as opportunities to fill the void Harris left behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 May 2021 09:30:00 -0000 Congress: Getting Black women to run for the Senate full CQ Roll Call The Senate was left without any Black women when Vice President Kamala Harris left the chamber to join the White House. CQ Roll Call's Bridget Bowman reports that activists are eying two Senate races in North Carolina and Florida as opportunities to fill the void Harris left behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Senate was left without any Black women when Vice President Kamala Harris left the chamber to join the White House. CQ Roll Call's Bridget Bowman reports that activists are eying two Senate races in North Carolina and Florida as opportunities to fill the void Harris left behind.

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]]> 176 Political Theater: "I have to be an optimist" This week marked the one year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police officers, a year defined by a subsequent international reckoning on racial justice, a debate about overhauling police departments and an election that brought social and cultural issues violently into the foreground. Mary C. Curtis, host of the Equal Time podcast and a Roll Call columnist discusses where we are, where we've been and where we might be headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 May 2021 17:33:35 -0000 Political Theater: "I have to be an optimist" full CQ Roll Call This week marked the one year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police officers, a year defined by a subsequent international reckoning on racial justice, a debate about overhauling police departments and an election that brought social and cultural issues violently into the foreground. Mary C. Curtis, host of the Equal Time podcast and a Roll Call columnist discusses where we are, where we've been and where we might be headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week marked the one year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police officers, a year defined by a subsequent international reckoning on racial justice, a debate about overhauling police departments and an election that brought social and cultural issues violently into the foreground. Mary C. Curtis, host of the Equal Time podcast and a Roll Call columnist discusses where we are, where we've been and where we might be headed.

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]]> 1553 Budget: Return of the earmark House Democrats from swing districts are nearly all in on earmarks. CQ Roll Call's Jennifer Shutt reports on what this means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 May 2021 16:20:18 -0000 Budget: Return of the earmark full CQ Roll Call House Democrats from swing districts are nearly all in on earmarks. CQ Roll Call's Jennifer Shutt reports on what this means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 182 Health: Medicaid expansion? Federal incentives to expand Medicaid coverage may not be enough to convince the final 12 holdout states, as lawmakers and advocates in several states grapple with how to move forward. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 May 2021 19:35:12 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Federal incentives to expand Medicaid coverage may not be enough to convince the final 12 holdout states, as lawmakers and advocates in several states grapple with how to move forward. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Federal incentives to expand Medicaid coverage may not be enough to convince the final 12 holdout states, as lawmakers and advocates in several states grapple with how to move forward. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman reports.

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]]> 222 Fintech Beat: Platform gamification, video games and addiction Therapist and social worker Andrew Fishman joins the show to talk about video games, addictive apps and investing platforms.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 May 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Platform gamification, video games and addiction full CQ Roll Call Therapist and social worker Andrew Fishman joins the show to talk about video games, addictive apps and investing platforms.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Therapist and social worker Andrew Fishman joins the show to talk about video games, addictive apps and investing platforms. 

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]]> 1281 Immigration: Refugees won't fill quota The Biden administration will not be able to admit the 62,500 refugees allowed under this year's cap. CQ Roll Call's Caroline Simon explains why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 May 2021 20:35:56 -0000 Immigration: Refugees won't fill quota full CQ Roll Call The Biden administration will not be able to admit the 62,500 refugees allowed under this year's cap. CQ Roll Call's Caroline Simon explains why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Biden administration will not be able to admit the 62,500 refugees allowed under this year's cap. CQ Roll Call's Caroline Simon explains why.

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]]> 137 Energy: Remaking electricity Tucked in the Biden administration’s public works proposal is a requirement that could remold the country’s electricity network, decarbonize the grid and wind up as one of the most aggressive steps to address climate change the U.S. has ever taken. But as CQ Roll Call's Ben Hulac reports, the devil lies in the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 May 2021 20:34:12 -0000 Energy: Remaking electricity full CQ Roll Call Tucked in the Biden administration’s public works proposal is a requirement that could remold the country’s electricity network, decarbonize the grid and wind up as one of the most aggressive steps to address climate change the U.S. has ever taken. But as CQ Roll Call's Ben Hulac reports, the devil lies in the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tucked in the Biden administration’s public works proposal is a requirement that could remold the country’s electricity network, decarbonize the grid and wind up as one of the most aggressive steps to address climate change the U.S. has ever taken. But as CQ Roll Call's Ben Hulac reports, the devil lies in the details.

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]]> 169 Immigration: Separated families A new DHS Inspector General report found that immigration authorities failed to give hundreds of migrant parents the chance to reunite or take their kids back home with them before getting deported. CQ Roll Call's Suzanne Monyak reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 May 2021 20:32:01 -0000 Immigration: Separated families full CQ Roll Call A new DHS Inspector General report found that immigration authorities failed to give hundreds of migrant parents the chance to reunite or take their kids back home with them before getting deported. CQ Roll Call's Suzanne Monyak reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A new DHS Inspector General report found that immigration authorities failed to give hundreds of migrant parents the chance to reunite or take their kids back home with them before getting deported. CQ Roll Call's Suzanne Monyak reports.

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]]> 198 Health: Parental leave and COVID-19 vaccines The Biden administration and some employers have not extended COVID-19 vaccine paid leave policies to parents helping kids get shots. As CQ Roll Call's Ariel Cohen reports, this gap could make it difficult for some of the most vulnerable to get vaccinated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 May 2021 18:02:44 -0000 Health: Parental leave and COVID-19 vaccines full CQ Roll Call The Biden administration and some employers have not extended COVID-19 vaccine paid leave policies to parents helping kids get shots. As CQ Roll Call's Ariel Cohen reports, this gap could make it difficult for some of the most vulnerable to get vaccinated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Biden administration and some employers have not extended COVID-19 vaccine paid leave policies to parents helping kids get shots. As CQ Roll Call's Ariel Cohen reports, this gap could make it difficult for some of the most vulnerable to get vaccinated.

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]]> 181 Budget deep dive: Looking ahead at a busy appropriations season June and July are going to be busy for lawmakers as Congress looks to tackle a budget resolution, appropriations bills, debt limit legislation, infrastructure and more. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the next few months and look at how the Capitol Hill security spending bill may be in the mix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 May 2021 16:26:00 -0000 Budget deep dive: Looking ahead at a busy appropriations season full CQ Roll Call June and July are going to be busy for lawmakers as Congress looks to tackle a budget resolution, appropriations bills, debt limit legislation, infrastructure and more. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the next few months and look at how the Capitol Hill security spending bill may be in the mix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices June and July are going to be busy for lawmakers as Congress looks to tackle a budget resolution, appropriations bills, debt limit legislation, infrastructure and more. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the next few months and look at how the Capitol Hill security spending bill may be in the mix.

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]]> 1255 Congress: Disunity among Democrats Cracks among House Democrats came to the fore this week with policy disagreements on police reform, Israel and taxes. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller explains how this could threaten Biden's agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 May 2021 09:00:00 -0000 Congress: Disunity among Democrats full CQ Roll Call Cracks among House Democrats came to the fore this week with policy disagreements on police reform, Israel and taxes. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller explains how this could threaten Biden's agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Cracks among House Democrats came to the fore this week with policy disagreements on police reform, Israel and taxes. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller explains how this could threaten Biden's agenda.

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]]> 227 Budget: Paying for human infrastructure The Treasury department released a report Thursday on how tax enforcement initiatives will work and how Treasury plans to arrive at $700 billion in revenue to help pay for “human” infrastructure. CQ Roll Call's Peter Cohn breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 May 2021 18:20:13 -0000 Budget: Paying for human infrastructure full CQ Roll Call The Treasury department released a report Thursday on how tax enforcement initiatives will work and how Treasury plans to arrive at $700 billion in revenue to help pay for “human” infrastructure. CQ Roll Call's Peter Cohn breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Treasury department released a report Thursday on how tax enforcement initiatives will work and how Treasury plans to arrive at $700 billion in revenue to help pay for “human” infrastructure. CQ Roll Call's Peter Cohn breaks it down.

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]]> 341 Political Theater: "There’s a number of people who still take it for granted" Few political issues are as polarizing as abortion, and now abortion opponents are on the cusp of a potentially epic win after decades of incremental gains. History professor Jennifer L. Holland discusses the politics of abortion rights, which are in focus after the Supreme Court announced it will hear a challenge to a new Mississippi law that severely restricts the procedure, and will likely be decided shortly before next year's midterm elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 May 2021 16:22:52 -0000 Political Theater: "There’s a number of people who still take it for granted" full CQ Roll Call Few political issues are as polarizing as abortion, and now abortion opponents are on the cusp of a potentially epic win after decades of incremental gains. History professor Jennifer L. Holland discusses the politics of abortion rights, which are in focus after the Supreme Court announced it will hear a challenge to a new Mississippi law that severely restricts the procedure, and will likely be decided shortly before next year's midterm elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Few political issues are as polarizing as abortion, and now abortion opponents are on the cusp of a potentially epic win after decades of incremental gains. History professor Jennifer L. Holland discusses the politics of abortion rights, which are in focus after the Supreme Court announced it will hear a challenge to a new Mississippi law that severely restricts the procedure, and will likely be decided shortly before next year's midterm elections.

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]]> 1612 ESG: Pushback on executive pay Shareholders are beginning to say no to high compensation for chief executive pay. CQ Roll Call's Laura Weiss reports on what is fueling this new trend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 May 2021 13:30:00 -0000 ESG: Pushback on executive pay full CQ Roll Call Shareholders are beginning to say no to high compensation for chief executive pay. CQ Roll Call's Laura Weiss reports on what is fueling this new trend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Shareholders are beginning to say no to high compensation for chief executive pay. CQ Roll Call's Laura Weiss reports on what is fueling this new trend.

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]]> 236 Equal Time with Mary C Curtis: "We can't give in to Jan. 6" In a fiery and no-holds-barred conversation, Mary C. Curtis speaks with former RNC chair Michael Steele on the future of the GOP, why he cannot defend the current Republican party to Black voters and why he believes the country can and should do better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 May 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C Curtis: "We can't give in to Jan. 6" full CQ Roll Call In a fiery and no-holds-barred conversation, Mary C. Curtis speaks with former RNC chair Michael Steele on the future of the GOP, why he cannot defend the current Republican party to Black voters and why he believes the country can and should do better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In a fiery and no-holds-barred conversation, Mary C. Curtis speaks with former RNC chair Michael Steele on the future of the GOP, why he cannot defend the current Republican party to Black voters and why he believes the country can and should do better.

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]]> 2478 Defense: Extremism in the military As Congress and the Pentagon struggle to understand the extent of extremism in the military--and what to do about it-- experts and those with direct experience say the armed forces have a problem. CQ Roll Call's Mark Satter has this special report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 May 2021 20:56:03 -0000 Defense: Extremism in the military full CQ Roll Call As Congress and the Pentagon struggle to understand the extent of extremism in the military--and what to do about it-- experts and those with direct experience say the armed forces have a problem. CQ Roll Call's Mark Satter has this special report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As Congress and the Pentagon struggle to understand the extent of extremism in the military--and what to do about it-- experts and those with direct experience say the armed forces have a problem. CQ Roll Call's Mark Satter has this special report.

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]]> 262 Immigration: Citizenship eligibility for those born overseas The State Department has changed its U.S. citizenship policy on children born abroad, scrapping a previous genetic requirement imposed under prior administrations. CQ Roll Call's Suzanne Monyak reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 May 2021 20:50:14 -0000 Immigration: Citizenship eligibility for those born overseas full CQ Roll Call The State Department has changed its U.S. citizenship policy on children born abroad, scrapping a previous genetic requirement imposed under prior administrations. CQ Roll Call's Suzanne Monyak reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The State Department has changed its U.S. citizenship policy on children born abroad, scrapping a previous genetic requirement imposed under prior administrations. CQ Roll Call's Suzanne Monyak reports.

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]]> 200 Transportation: GOP's infrastructure authorization House Republicans Wednesday made an opening bid on their version of an infrastructure proposal and released a $400 billion, five-year authorization of highway, transit and safety programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 May 2021 20:07:34 -0000 Transportation: GOP's infrastructure authorization full CQ Roll Call House Republicans Wednesday made an opening bid on their version of an infrastructure proposal and released a $400 billion, five-year authorization of highway, transit and safety programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House Republicans Wednesday made an opening bid on their version of an infrastructure proposal and released a $400 billion, five-year authorization of highway, transit and safety programs.

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]]> 159 Labor: Federal paid family leave A Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on Tuesday showcased testimonies in support of a national program for paid family and medical leave. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 May 2021 20:48:34 -0000 Labor: Federal paid family leave full CQ Roll Call A Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on Tuesday showcased testimonies in support of a national program for paid family and medical leave. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on Tuesday showcased testimonies in support of a national program for paid family and medical leave. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly reports.

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]]> 214 Congress: Campaign dollars and childcare. Three years ago, the Federal Election Commission changed the rules so that contributions could pay for child care for those running for office. As CQ Roll Call's Stephanie Akin reports, more candidates are relying on campaign dollars for childcare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 May 2021 20:19:01 -0000 Congress: Campaign dollars and childcare. full CQ Roll Call Three years ago, the Federal Election Commission changed the rules so that contributions could pay for child care for those running for office. As CQ Roll Call's Stephanie Akin reports, more candidates are relying on campaign dollars for childcare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Three years ago, the Federal Election Commission changed the rules so that contributions could pay for child care for those running for office. As CQ Roll Call's Stephanie Akin reports, more candidates are relying on campaign dollars for childcare.

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]]> 197 Health: Children's mental health The pandemic has taken a toll on the nation's mental health, and children are no exception. CDC data shows visits by 12-to 17-year olds to the ER stemming from mental health issues rose 31 percent from March to October 2020 over the previous year. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman reports on the impact and what can be done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 May 2021 18:40:06 -0000 Health: Children's mental health full CQ Roll Call The pandemic has taken a toll on the nation's mental health, and children are no exception. CDC data shows visits by 12-to 17-year olds to the ER stemming from mental health issues rose 31 percent from March to October 2020 over the previous year. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman reports on the impact and what can be done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The pandemic has taken a toll on the nation's mental health, and children are no exception. CDC data shows visits by 12-to 17-year olds to the ER stemming from mental health issues rose 31 percent from March to October 2020 over the previous year. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman reports on the impact and what can be done.

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]]> 249 Fintech Beat: Demystifying DeFi Rebecca Rettig, the General Counsel of Aave, breaks down open-source, non-custodial protocols, and the operational mechanics of decentralized finance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 May 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Demystifying DeFi full CQ Roll Call Rebecca Rettig, the General Counsel of Aave, breaks down open-source, non-custodial protocols, and the operational mechanics of decentralized finance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Rebecca Rettig, the General Counsel of Aave, breaks down open-source, non-custodial protocols, and the operational mechanics of decentralized finance.

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]]> 1612 Health: U.S. sending COVID-19 vaccines overseas The White House announced today it would export 20 million additional COVID-19 vaccination doses overseas to help stem the global pandemic. CQ Roll Call's Ariel Cohen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 17 May 2021 19:59:23 -0000 Health: U.S. sending COVID-19 vaccines overseas full CQ Roll Call The White House announced today it would export 20 million additional COVID-19 vaccination doses overseas to help stem the global pandemic. CQ Roll Call's Ariel Cohen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The White House announced today it would export 20 million additional COVID-19 vaccination doses overseas to help stem the global pandemic. CQ Roll Call's Ariel Cohen reports.

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]]> 151 CQ Budget: Infrastructure week, again Negotiations on a bipartisan infrastructure compromise gained new momentum after President Biden met this week with GOP senators. The one thing everyone agrees on is that both sides want a bipartisan agreement. CQ Roll Call's Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman explain where things stand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 May 2021 15:53:05 -0000 CQ Budget: Infrastructure week, again full CQ Roll Call Negotiations on a bipartisan infrastructure compromise gained new momentum after President Biden met this week with GOP senators. The one thing everyone agrees on is that both sides want a bipartisan agreement. CQ Roll Call's Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman explain where things stand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Negotiations on a bipartisan infrastructure compromise gained new momentum after President Biden met this week with GOP senators. The one thing everyone agrees on is that both sides want a bipartisan agreement. CQ Roll Call's Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman explain where things stand.


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]]> 1003 CQ Future: 'Big tech' Is “Big Tech” too big to dismantle? That is the question on our minds. It appears to be the one industry that has galvanized both Democrats and the GOP as they try to dismantle these behemoths, albeit for different reasons. CQ Roll Call’s Shawn Zeller speaks with Diana Moss, the president of the American Antitrust Institute, about what will come next for the tech giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 May 2021 04:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: 'Big tech' full CQ Roll Call Is “Big Tech” too big to dismantle? That is the question on our minds. It appears to be the one industry that has galvanized both Democrats and the GOP as they try to dismantle these behemoths, albeit for different reasons. CQ Roll Call’s Shawn Zeller speaks with Diana Moss, the president of the American Antitrust Institute, about what will come next for the tech giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Is “Big Tech” too big to dismantle? That is the question on our minds. It appears to be the one industry that has galvanized both Democrats and the GOP as they try to dismantle these behemoths, albeit for different reasons. CQ Roll Call’s Shawn Zeller speaks with Diana Moss, the president of the American Antitrust Institute, about what will come next for the tech giants.

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]]> 1541 Budget: Restaurants need more help A new $28 billion fund opened up two weeks ago to help restaurants get back their footing after the pandemic. But as CQ Roll Call's David Lerman reports demand already outstrips supply Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 May 2021 19:28:48 -0000 Budget: Restaurants need more help full CQ Roll Call A new $28 billion fund opened up two weeks ago to help restaurants get back their footing after the pandemic. But as CQ Roll Call's David Lerman reports demand already outstrips supply Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A new $28 billion fund opened up two weeks ago to help restaurants get back their footing after the pandemic. But as CQ Roll Call's David Lerman reports demand already outstrips supply

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]]> 213 Political Theater: When the theater of politics turned all politics into theater When we started this podcast in January 2018, we were not thinking about whether it would make it to 200 episodes. Then again, we didn’t think we get reprimanded by Werner Herzog, either. So, borrowing from the “How it Started, How it’s going” meme, here’s Episode 200! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 May 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: When the theater of politics turned all politics into theater full CQ Roll Call When we started this podcast in January 2018, we were not thinking about whether it would make it to 200 episodes. Then again, we didn’t think we get reprimanded by Werner Herzog, either. So, borrowing from the “How it Started, How it’s going” meme, here’s Episode 200! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices When we started this podcast in January 2018, we were not thinking about whether it would make it to 200 episodes. Then again, we didn’t think we get reprimanded by Werner Herzog, either. So, borrowing from the “How it Started, How it’s going” meme, here’s Episode 200!

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]]> 1556 Environment: Climate change across the globe U.S. Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee Wednesday to talk about efforts to form a global effort on climate change. As CQ Roll Call's Joseph Morton reports China took center stage. 3:47 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 May 2021 20:03:00 -0000 Environment: Climate change across the globe full CQ Roll Call U.S. Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee Wednesday to talk about efforts to form a global effort on climate change. As CQ Roll Call's Joseph Morton reports China took center stage. 3:47 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices U.S. Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee Wednesday to talk about efforts to form a global effort on climate change. As CQ Roll Call's Joseph Morton reports China took center stage.

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]]> 177 Fintech Beat: The GameStop hearings — and what comes next Dennis Kelleher, the CEO of Better Markets and point man for investor advocacy in D.C., provides an insider account of the GameStop hearings — and what comes next at the SEC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 11 May 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: The GameStop hearings — and what comes next full CQ Roll Call Dennis Kelleher, the CEO of Better Markets and point man for investor advocacy in D.C., provides an insider account of the GameStop hearings — and what comes next at the SEC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dennis Kelleher, the CEO of Better Markets and point man for investor advocacy in D.C., provides an insider account of the GameStop hearings — and what comes next at the SEC.

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]]> 1490 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: Righting economic wrongs of the past Cecilia Rouse is the first Black woman to chair the Council of Economic Advisers, a White House think tank, of sorts, on economic policy. Yes, she has an impressive background — dean of the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs and a member of President Obama's Council of Economic Advisers.  But her mandate seems near impossible. She's been charged by President Biden to steer the nation out of the economic wreckage from the pandemic with equitable policies for all races — all at a time when the Black community has been hit harder than most. Mary C. Curtis speaks one-on-one with Cecilia Rouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 11 May 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: Righting economic wrongs of the past full CQ Roll Call Cecilia Rouse is the first Black woman to chair the Council of Economic Advisers, a White House think tank, of sorts, on economic policy. Yes, she has an impressive background — dean of the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs and a member of President Obama's Council of Economic Advisers.  But her mandate seems near impossible. She's been charged by President Biden to steer the nation out of the economic wreckage from the pandemic with equitable policies for all races — all at a time when the Black community has been hit harder than most. Mary C. Curtis speaks one-on-one with Cecilia Rouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Cecilia Rouse is the first Black woman to chair the Council of Economic Advisers, a White House think tank, of sorts, on economic policy. Yes, she has an impressive background — dean of the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs and a member of President Obama's Council of Economic Advisers. 

But her mandate seems near impossible. She's been charged by President Biden to steer the nation out of the economic wreckage from the pandemic with equitable policies for all races — all at a time when the Black community has been hit harder than most. Mary C. Curtis speaks one-on-one with Cecilia Rouse.

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]]> 1076 Budget deep dive: Budget season preview Lawmakers are bracing for a hectic few months, with President Biden’s budget request expected by Memorial Day, House committee markups in June, and a potential reconciliation bill for Biden’s infrastructure, education and child care plans. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Peter Cohn discuss everything coming down the pike over the next few months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 May 2021 15:49:00 -0000 Budget deep dive: Budget season preview full CQ Roll Call Lawmakers are bracing for a hectic few months, with President Biden’s budget request expected by Memorial Day, House committee markups in June, and a potential reconciliation bill for Biden’s infrastructure, education and child care plans. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Peter Cohn discuss everything coming down the pike over the next few months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lawmakers are bracing for a hectic few months, with President Biden’s budget request expected by Memorial Day, House committee markups in June, and a potential reconciliation bill for Biden’s infrastructure, education and child care plans. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Peter Cohn discuss everything coming down the pike over the next few months.

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]]> 1373 Political Theater: History and drama: Republicans’ 2022 balancing act Heading into the 2022 midterm elections, history and redistricting favor House Republicans. But even with built-in advantages, there are some wild cards to consider, particularly former President Donald Trump’s effect and some internal party drama that threatens to spill into public view. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 May 2021 15:16:00 -0000 Political Theater: History and drama: Republicans’ 2022 balancing act full CQ Roll Call Heading into the 2022 midterm elections, history and redistricting favor House Republicans. But even with built-in advantages, there are some wild cards to consider, particularly former President Donald Trump’s effect and some internal party drama that threatens to spill into public view. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Heading into the 2022 midterm elections, history and redistricting favor House Republicans. But even with built-in advantages, there are some wild cards to consider, particularly former President Donald Trump’s effect and some internal party drama that threatens to spill into public view.

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]]> 1293 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: The tax lady cometh What do paying taxes and racial equity have to do with one another? As it turns out, quite a lot since American tax policy is written in a way that keeps Black Americans impoverished, according to Professor Dorothy Brown, author of  “The Whiteness of Wealth: How the Tax System Impoverishes Black Americans — And How We Can Fix It." Brown, who has been trying to make this point for decades is finally being heard. This week, we delve into the world of taxes and racism and listen to the compelling research, data and narrative that Dorothy Brown has put together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 May 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: The tax lady cometh full CQ Roll Call What do paying taxes and racial equity have to do with one another? As it turns out, quite a lot since American tax policy is written in a way that keeps Black Americans impoverished, according to Professor Dorothy Brown, author of  “The Whiteness of Wealth: How the Tax System Impoverishes Black Americans — And How We Can Fix It." Brown, who has been trying to make this point for decades is finally being heard. This week, we delve into the world of taxes and racism and listen to the compelling research, data and narrative that Dorothy Brown has put together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What do paying taxes and racial equity have to do with one another? As it turns out, quite a lot since American tax policy is written in a way that keeps Black Americans impoverished, according to Professor Dorothy Brown, author of  “The Whiteness of Wealth: How the Tax System Impoverishes Black Americans — And How We Can Fix It." Brown, who has been trying to make this point for decades is finally being heard. This week, we delve into the world of taxes and racism and listen to the compelling research, data and narrative that Dorothy Brown has put together.

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]]> 1558 Penn Wharton: Biden's families plan would cost $2.5 trillion New analysis from Penn Wharton finds that President Biden’s family aid package — which would expand child care, education and more — would cost more than advertised if passed, and the proposed tax increases won’t raise as much as expected. Doug Sword reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 May 2021 13:30:00 -0000 Penn Wharton: Biden's families plan would cost $2.5 trillion full CQ Roll Call New analysis from Penn Wharton finds that President Biden’s family aid package — which would expand child care, education and more — would cost more than advertised if passed, and the proposed tax increases won’t raise as much as expected. Doug Sword reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices New analysis from Penn Wharton finds that President Biden’s family aid package — which would expand child care, education and more — would cost more than advertised if passed, and the proposed tax increases won’t raise as much as expected. Doug Sword reports.

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]]> 240 Fintech Beat: Singapore’s fintech chief breaks down Partior, its blockchain-based cross-border payments system Sopnendu Mohanty, Singapore’s fintech chief, breaks down Partior, the “watershed” blockchain-based platform for cross-border payments announced by JPMorgan Chase, Singapore’s Temasek Holdings and DBS Group Holdings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 May 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Singapore’s fintech chief breaks down Partior, its blockchain-based cross-border payments system full CQ Roll Call Sopnendu Mohanty, Singapore’s fintech chief, breaks down Partior, the “watershed” blockchain-based platform for cross-border payments announced by JPMorgan Chase, Singapore’s Temasek Holdings and DBS Group Holdings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sopnendu Mohanty, Singapore’s fintech chief, breaks down Partior, the “watershed” blockchain-based platform for cross-border payments announced by JPMorgan Chase, Singapore’s Temasek Holdings and DBS Group Holdings.

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]]> 1667 Budget deep dive: Biden goes even bigger on spending President Joe Biden outlined his plan for spending big on key areas in his prime-time address to Congress, calling for over $4 trillion in new spending with tax hikes on corporations and upper-income households. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the hurdles Democrats will face trying to pass the proposal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:29:15 -0000 Budget deep dive: Biden goes even bigger on spending full CQ Roll Call President Joe Biden outlined his plan for spending big on key areas in his prime-time address to Congress, calling for over $4 trillion in new spending with tax hikes on corporations and upper-income households. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the hurdles Democrats will face trying to pass the proposal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Joe Biden outlined his plan for spending big on key areas in his prime-time address to Congress, calling for over $4 trillion in new spending with tax hikes on corporations and upper-income households. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the hurdles Democrats will face trying to pass the proposal.

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]]> 1137 CQ Future: Refugee policy "It is deeply broken." That is the overall assessment of the process and policy to let refugees into the country from the former head of the agency in charge of immigration. Both sides of the aisle likely agree with Doris Meissner, a senior fellow with the Migration Policy Institute. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller takes a deep dive into the current policies on refugees and what needs to come next.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: Refugee policy full CQ Roll Call "It is deeply broken." That is the overall assessment of the process and policy to let refugees into the country from the former head of the agency in charge of immigration. Both sides of the aisle likely agree with Doris Meissner, a senior fellow with the Migration Policy Institute. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller takes a deep dive into the current policies on refugees and what needs to come next.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "It is deeply broken." That is the overall assessment of the process and policy to let refugees into the country from the former head of the agency in charge of immigration. Both sides of the aisle likely agree with Doris Meissner, a senior fellow with the Migration Policy Institute. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller takes a deep dive into the current policies on refugees and what needs to come next. 

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]]> 1551 Political Theater: He's not gonna wait Mark McKinnon, long-time political adviser and current co-host of the Showtime political documentary series The Circus joins Political Theater to discuss President Joe Biden’s approach to the art of the possible, the president's move from transitional to transformational figure, the “Manch Cam” focus on West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin III and how politics has “snorted a bag of methamphetamines.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:38:00 -0000 Political Theater: He's not gonna wait full CQ Roll Call Mark McKinnon, long-time political adviser and current co-host of the Showtime political documentary series The Circus joins Political Theater to discuss President Joe Biden’s approach to the art of the possible, the president's move from transitional to transformational figure, the “Manch Cam” focus on West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin III and how politics has “snorted a bag of methamphetamines.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mark McKinnon, long-time political adviser and current co-host of the Showtime political documentary series The Circus joins Political Theater to discuss President Joe Biden’s approach to the art of the possible, the president's move from transitional to transformational figure, the “Manch Cam” focus on West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin III and how politics has “snorted a bag of methamphetamines.”

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]]> 1448 Equal Time with Mary C Curtis: DNC Chair Jaime Harrison Jaime Harrison gained national attention last year when he broke fundraising records running against South Carolina incumbent Senator Lindsey Graham. While Harrison didn't win the election, his candidacy gave notice that the Old South is now the New South. Curtis sits down with the DNC Chair and talks race, his grandfather's life lesson, and what 2022 -- yes 2022 -- may hold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C Curtis: DNC Chair Jaime Harrison full CQ Roll Call Jaime Harrison gained national attention last year when he broke fundraising records running against South Carolina incumbent Senator Lindsey Graham. While Harrison didn't win the election, his candidacy gave notice that the Old South is now the New South. Curtis sits down with the DNC Chair and talks race, his grandfather's life lesson, and what 2022 -- yes 2022 -- may hold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jaime Harrison gained national attention last year when he broke fundraising records running against South Carolina incumbent Senator Lindsey Graham. While Harrison didn't win the election, his candidacy gave notice that the Old South is now the New South. Curtis sits down with the DNC Chair and talks race, his grandfather's life lesson, and what 2022 -- yes 2022 -- may hold.

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]]> 1351 Fintech Beat: Crypto custody 101 Ed Nalbantian and Mark Rasmussen join the podcast to compare crypto custody in the EU and US—and whether custodians have to return forked cryptoassets to account holders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Crypto custody 101 full CQ Roll Call Ed Nalbantian and Mark Rasmussen join the podcast to compare crypto custody in the EU and US—and whether custodians have to return forked cryptoassets to account holders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ed Nalbantian and Mark Rasmussen join the podcast to compare crypto custody in the EU and US—and whether custodians have to return forked cryptoassets to account holders.

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]]> 1515 Budget deep dive: Senate Republicans push for $568 billion counteroffer on infrastructure Senate Republicans unveiled a five-year, $568 billion infrastructure proposal on Thursday that they hope can be a starting point for negotiations with Democrats. Senate Budget Chairman Bernie Sanders says the proposal “goes nowhere near what has to be done to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure.” CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the disconnect between the parties and the likelihood of this being a bipartisan effort or a package that Democrats have to pass through reconciliation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:40:00 -0000 Budget deep dive: Senate Republicans push for $568 billion counteroffer on infrastructure full CQ Roll Call Senate Republicans unveiled a five-year, $568 billion infrastructure proposal on Thursday that they hope can be a starting point for negotiations with Democrats. Senate Budget Chairman Bernie Sanders says the proposal “goes nowhere near what has to be done to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure.” CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the disconnect between the parties and the likelihood of this being a bipartisan effort or a package that Democrats have to pass through reconciliation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Senate Republicans unveiled a five-year, $568 billion infrastructure proposal on Thursday that they hope can be a starting point for negotiations with Democrats. Senate Budget Chairman Bernie Sanders says the proposal “goes nowhere near what has to be done to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure.” CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the disconnect between the parties and the likelihood of this being a bipartisan effort or a package that Democrats have to pass through reconciliation.

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]]> 1070 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: "More people are afraid of the police than community violence" It’s been 30 years since the world saw Rodney King on video being beaten by Los Angeles police officers. Since then, the list of Black people killed at the hands of police has grown -- Eric Garner, Daunte Wright and Ma’Khia Bryant, the 16-year old Black girl shot hours before Chauvin was pronounced guilty of murdering George Floyd. Mary C. Curtis speaks to activist and podcast host DeRay McKesson on how to challenge the power of the police and how policies can be changed for the better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:34:26 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: "More people are afraid of the police than community violence" full CQ Roll Call It’s been 30 years since the world saw Rodney King on video being beaten by Los Angeles police officers. Since then, the list of Black people killed at the hands of police has grown -- Eric Garner, Daunte Wright and Ma’Khia Bryant, the 16-year old Black girl shot hours before Chauvin was pronounced guilty of murdering George Floyd. Mary C. Curtis speaks to activist and podcast host DeRay McKesson on how to challenge the power of the police and how policies can be changed for the better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It’s been 30 years since the world saw Rodney King on video being beaten by Los Angeles police officers. Since then, the list of Black people killed at the hands of police has grown -- Eric Garner, Daunte Wright and Ma’Khia Bryant, the 16-year old Black girl shot hours before Chauvin was pronounced guilty of murdering George Floyd. Mary C. Curtis speaks to activist and podcast host DeRay McKesson on how to challenge the power of the police and how policies can be changed for the better.

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]]> 1685 Political Theater: The future of the Democratic Party It's no secret that in the corridors of power there is a struggle for the soul of the Democratic Party. While Joe Biden won the presidency, there certainly wasn't a blue wave. Moreover, House Democrats lost seats, and while they hold a slim-majority in the Senate, infighting in the party has presented challenges in President Biden's agenda. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller speaks to Donna Shalala and Ben McAdams, Democrats who lost their seats, to talk about why and what's next for the party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:27:45 -0000 Political Theater: The future of the Democratic Party full CQ Roll Call It's no secret that in the corridors of power there is a struggle for the soul of the Democratic Party. While Joe Biden won the presidency, there certainly wasn't a blue wave. Moreover, House Democrats lost seats, and while they hold a slim-majority in the Senate, infighting in the party has presented challenges in President Biden's agenda. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller speaks to Donna Shalala and Ben McAdams, Democrats who lost their seats, to talk about why and what's next for the party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It's no secret that in the corridors of power there is a struggle for the soul of the Democratic Party. While Joe Biden won the presidency, there certainly wasn't a blue wave. Moreover, House Democrats lost seats, and while they hold a slim-majority in the Senate, infighting in the party has presented challenges in President Biden's agenda. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller speaks to Donna Shalala and Ben McAdams, Democrats who lost their seats, to talk about why and what's next for the party.

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]]> 964 Fintech Beat: The fintech jobs market Executive recruiter David Richardson joins the show to talk about where the fintech jobs are, and what sectors have been most impacted by the industry's explosive growth.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: The fintech jobs market full CQ Roll Call Executive recruiter David Richardson joins the show to talk about where the fintech jobs are, and what sectors have been most impacted by the industry's explosive growth.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Executive recruiter David Richardson joins the show to talk about where the fintech jobs are, and what sectors have been most impacted by the industry's explosive growth. 

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]]> 1910 Health: NIH lifts Trump-era restrictions on fetal tissue research The National Institutes of Health announced it would loosen restrictions on using fetal tissue in biomedical research and revert to the process in place before 2019. Here’s CQ Roll Call health care reporter Sandhya Raman on Friday’s announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Apr 2021 20:32:32 -0000 Health: NIH lifts Trump-era restrictions on fetal tissue research full CQ Roll Call The National Institutes of Health announced it would loosen restrictions on using fetal tissue in biomedical research and revert to the process in place before 2019. Here’s CQ Roll Call health care reporter Sandhya Raman on Friday’s announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The National Institutes of Health announced it would loosen restrictions on using fetal tissue in biomedical research and revert to the process in place before 2019. Here’s CQ Roll Call health care reporter Sandhya Raman on Friday’s announcement.

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]]> 162 Budget deep dive: Democrats torn over strategy for passing $2T infrastructure plan Democrats are struggling to decide whether to pursue a bipartisan infrastructure bill or go it alone through another budget reconciliation process. Some are advocating a two-step strategy that combines both approaches, but skeptics abound as Republicans prepare their own slimmed-down version. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the current state of play over one of President Biden’s top initiatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Apr 2021 15:58:00 -0000 Budget deep dive: Democrats torn over strategy for passing $2T infrastructure plan full CQ Roll Call Democrats are struggling to decide whether to pursue a bipartisan infrastructure bill or go it alone through another budget reconciliation process. Some are advocating a two-step strategy that combines both approaches, but skeptics abound as Republicans prepare their own slimmed-down version. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the current state of play over one of President Biden’s top initiatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Democrats are struggling to decide whether to pursue a bipartisan infrastructure bill or go it alone through another budget reconciliation process. Some are advocating a two-step strategy that combines both approaches, but skeptics abound as Republicans prepare their own slimmed-down version. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the current state of play over one of President Biden’s top initiatives.

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]]> 1066 CQ Future: Money in politics The political money game is changing. Small donor fundraising is at an all-time high, while corporations are holding off on donating in the wake of the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol. What do these changes mean for political contributions, and how will they change campaigning going forward? Sheila Krumholz joins us this week to discuss the long view. She's the director of the Center for Responsive Politics, which tracks political money and advocates for curtailing its influence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: Money in politics full CQ Roll Call The political money game is changing. Small donor fundraising is at an all-time high, while corporations are holding off on donating in the wake of the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol. What do these changes mean for political contributions, and how will they change campaigning going forward? Sheila Krumholz joins us this week to discuss the long view. She's the director of the Center for Responsive Politics, which tracks political money and advocates for curtailing its influence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The political money game is changing. Small donor fundraising is at an all-time high, while corporations are holding off on donating in the wake of the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol. What do these changes mean for political contributions, and how will they change campaigning going forward? Sheila Krumholz joins us this week to discuss the long view. She's the director of the Center for Responsive Politics, which tracks political money and advocates for curtailing its influence.

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]]> 1793 Health: HHS moves to reinstate aid to family planning clinics that perform abortions The Biden administration released a proposed rule on Wednesday that would reinstate eligibility for federal family planning funds to organizations that provide abortions or abortion referrals — a move that would directly affect groups like Planned Parenthood. Here’s CQ Roll Call health care reporter Sandhya Raman on the reactions to this rule and the likelihood that it faces a challenge in court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Apr 2021 21:56:05 -0000 Health: HHS moves to reinstate aid to family planning clinics that perform abortions full CQ Roll Call The Biden administration released a proposed rule on Wednesday that would reinstate eligibility for federal family planning funds to organizations that provide abortions or abortion referrals — a move that would directly affect groups like Planned Parenthood. Here’s CQ Roll Call health care reporter Sandhya Raman on the reactions to this rule and the likelihood that it faces a challenge in court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Biden administration released a proposed rule on Wednesday that would reinstate eligibility for federal family planning funds to organizations that provide abortions or abortion referrals — a move that would directly affect groups like Planned Parenthood. Here’s CQ Roll Call health care reporter Sandhya Raman on the reactions to this rule and the likelihood that it faces a challenge in court.

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]]> 208 Census: States barrel ahead with redistricting A handful of states are looking to draw their legislative maps amid the wait for census data, raising concerns about transparency in the process. Michael Macagnone reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:44:16 -0000 Census: States barrel ahead with redistricting full CQ Roll Call A handful of states are looking to draw their legislative maps amid the wait for census data, raising concerns about transparency in the process. Michael Macagnone reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A handful of states are looking to draw their legislative maps amid the wait for census data, raising concerns about transparency in the process. Michael Macagnone reports.

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]]> 157 Political Theater: Joe Biden's bold moves on race relations The United States is amid a period of self-reflection and contentious debate on race relations and President Joe Biden is leaning into it. Rashawn Ray, a scholar at the Brookings Institution and sociology professor at the University of Maryland, College Park, discusses Biden’s practical and personal approach to race relations, from executive orders to listening, from promoting legislation to grieving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:10:08 -0000 Political Theater: Joe Biden's bold moves on race relations full CQ Roll Call The United States is amid a period of self-reflection and contentious debate on race relations and President Joe Biden is leaning into it. Rashawn Ray, a scholar at the Brookings Institution and sociology professor at the University of Maryland, College Park, discusses Biden’s practical and personal approach to race relations, from executive orders to listening, from promoting legislation to grieving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The United States is amid a period of self-reflection and contentious debate on race relations and President Joe Biden is leaning into it.

Rashawn Ray, a scholar at the Brookings Institution and sociology professor at the University of Maryland, College Park, discusses Biden’s practical and personal approach to race relations, from executive orders to listening, from promoting legislation to grieving.

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]]> 1622 Health: Broader vaccine eligibility may exacerbate racial inequities States and the federal government are trying to stop the COVID-19 vaccine equity gap from growing as vaccine eligibility opens up to all adults — but officials don’t have much time. CQ Roll Call’s Ariel Cohen has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 Apr 2021 19:25:42 -0000 Health: Broader vaccine eligibility may exacerbate racial inequities full CQ Roll Call States and the federal government are trying to stop the COVID-19 vaccine equity gap from growing as vaccine eligibility opens up to all adults — but officials don’t have much time. CQ Roll Call’s Ariel Cohen has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices States and the federal government are trying to stop the COVID-19 vaccine equity gap from growing as vaccine eligibility opens up to all adults — but officials don’t have much time. CQ Roll Call’s Ariel Cohen has more.

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]]> 171 Fintech Beat: Mapping fintech in Latin America Venture capitalists Ben Savage and Jonathan Whittle join Korefusion’s Alejandro Gonzalez Sanchez to break down investing in the immense region, and how it differs from the rest of the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Mapping fintech in Latin America full CQ Roll Call Venture capitalists Ben Savage and Jonathan Whittle join Korefusion’s Alejandro Gonzalez Sanchez to break down investing in the immense region, and how it differs from the rest of the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Venture capitalists Ben Savage and Jonathan Whittle join Korefusion’s Alejandro Gonzalez Sanchez to break down investing in the immense region, and how it differs from the rest of the world.

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]]> 2224 Health: White House resists pressure to space out COVID-19 vaccine doses A debate is raging among some top infectious disease experts as calls are growing to administer as many first doses of two-dose COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible. CQ Roll Call’s Emily Kopp reports on questions facing the White House about why it’s not redirecting vaccines to hot spots as some U.S. regions see surges of the disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Apr 2021 22:19:00 -0000 Health: White House resists pressure to space out COVID-19 vaccine doses full CQ Roll Call A debate is raging among some top infectious disease experts as calls are growing to administer as many first doses of two-dose COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible. CQ Roll Call’s Emily Kopp reports on questions facing the White House about why it’s not redirecting vaccines to hot spots as some U.S. regions see surges of the disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A debate is raging among some top infectious disease experts as calls are growing to administer as many first doses of two-dose COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible. CQ Roll Call’s Emily Kopp reports on questions facing the White House about why it’s not redirecting vaccines to hot spots as some U.S. regions see surges of the disease.

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]]> 198 Defense: Biden ends abuse-prone overseas military budgets The Biden administration’s fiscal 2022 defense budget request would eliminate the so-called Overseas Contingency Operations account, a seemingly bottomless box of money that had become emblematic of Washington’s fiscal flimflammery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Apr 2021 22:13:01 -0000 Defense: Biden ends abuse-prone overseas military budgets full CQ Roll Call The Biden administration’s fiscal 2022 defense budget request would eliminate the so-called Overseas Contingency Operations account, a seemingly bottomless box of money that had become emblematic of Washington’s fiscal flimflammery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Biden administration’s fiscal 2022 defense budget request would eliminate the so-called Overseas Contingency Operations account, a seemingly bottomless box of money that had become emblematic of Washington’s fiscal flimflammery.

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]]> 308 Climate: Biden sets bold agenda with release of budget The Biden administration underscored its focus on climate change in the first glimpse of its fiscal 2022 budget proposal, calling for tens of billions of dollars in new spending from Congress and framing the warming planet as a pervasive threat that seeps into daily life in myriad ways. Ben Hulac reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Apr 2021 18:13:57 -0000 Climate: Biden sets bold agenda with release of budget full CQ Roll Call The Biden administration underscored its focus on climate change in the first glimpse of its fiscal 2022 budget proposal, calling for tens of billions of dollars in new spending from Congress and framing the warming planet as a pervasive threat that seeps into daily life in myriad ways. Ben Hulac reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Biden administration underscored its focus on climate change in the first glimpse of its fiscal 2022 budget proposal, calling for tens of billions of dollars in new spending from Congress and framing the warming planet as a pervasive threat that seeps into daily life in myriad ways. Ben Hulac reports.

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]]> 215 Budget: Kicking off appropriations season President Biden proposed a 16 percent increase in federal spending Friday on domestic priorities, including a hefty raise for education. CQ Roll Call's Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:45:29 -0000 Budget: Kicking off appropriations season full CQ Roll Call President Biden proposed a 16 percent increase in federal spending Friday on domestic priorities, including a hefty raise for education. CQ Roll Call's Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Biden proposed a 16 percent increase in federal spending Friday on domestic priorities, including a hefty raise for education. CQ Roll Call's Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman report.

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]]> 236 Budget deep dive: Boosting domestic spending The Biden administration on Friday released its wish list for discretionary spending for fiscal 2022. The proposal would boost non-defense spending by 16 percent and defense spending by 1.7 percent over current funding levels. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the details of the plan, the winners and the losers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:34:00 -0000 Budget deep dive: Boosting domestic spending full CQ Roll Call The Biden administration on Friday released its wish list for discretionary spending for fiscal 2022. The proposal would boost non-defense spending by 16 percent and defense spending by 1.7 percent over current funding levels. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the details of the plan, the winners and the losers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Biden administration on Friday released its wish list for discretionary spending for fiscal 2022. The proposal would boost non-defense spending by 16 percent and defense spending by 1.7 percent over current funding levels. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the details of the plan, the winners and the losers. 

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]]> 994 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: Jim Crow 2.0 After a heated and contentious presidential election in 2020, voting rights are under attack. Georgia just passed a law that makes it harder for those who may be disenfranchised to cast their ballots. Other states are following suit. Mary C. Curtis speaks to Rashad Robinson, president of the social justice organization Color of Change, on what is at stake and what is being done to curtail the rollback of eligible voters to make their voices heard.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: Jim Crow 2.0 full CQ Roll Call After a heated and contentious presidential election in 2020, voting rights are under attack. Georgia just passed a law that makes it harder for those who may be disenfranchised to cast their ballots. Other states are following suit. Mary C. Curtis speaks to Rashad Robinson, president of the social justice organization Color of Change, on what is at stake and what is being done to curtail the rollback of eligible voters to make their voices heard.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After a heated and contentious presidential election in 2020, voting rights are under attack. Georgia just passed a law that makes it harder for those who may be disenfranchised to cast their ballots. Other states are following suit. Mary C. Curtis speaks to Rashad Robinson, president of the social justice organization Color of Change, on what is at stake and what is being done to curtail the rollback of eligible voters to make their voices heard. 

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]]> 1409 Political Theater: The future of the GOP Rep. Mike Johnson is emblematic of the Republican Party of which he is now, in his third House term, and a leading member. He joined fellow Republicans in January in backing the former president's campaign to overturn state election results. More than 60 percent of voters in his northwest Louisiana district voted for Trump and Johnson views Trump as the party’s most important voice. He sits down this week with CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller, in for Jason Dick, who originally had this conversation for CQ Future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: The future of the GOP full CQ Roll Call Rep. Mike Johnson is emblematic of the Republican Party of which he is now, in his third House term, and a leading member. He joined fellow Republicans in January in backing the former president's campaign to overturn state election results. More than 60 percent of voters in his northwest Louisiana district voted for Trump and Johnson views Trump as the party’s most important voice. He sits down this week with CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller, in for Jason Dick, who originally had this conversation for CQ Future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Rep. Mike Johnson is emblematic of the Republican Party of which he is now, in his third House term, and a leading member. He joined fellow Republicans in January in backing the former president's campaign to overturn state election results. More than 60 percent of voters in his northwest Louisiana district voted for Trump and Johnson views Trump as the party’s most important voice. He sits down this week with CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller, in for Jason Dick, who originally had this conversation for CQ Future.

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]]> 1483 Fintech Beat: Why startup employees don’t exercise their stock options Frederik Mijnhardt, CEO of Secfi, joins Fintech Beat to explain why 80 percent of startup employees don’t exercise their stock options — and what that means for drivers of wealth in the innovation economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 06 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Why startup employees don’t exercise their stock options full CQ Roll Call Frederik Mijnhardt, CEO of Secfi, joins Fintech Beat to explain why 80 percent of startup employees don’t exercise their stock options — and what that means for drivers of wealth in the innovation economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Frederik Mijnhardt, CEO of Secfi, joins Fintech Beat to explain why 80 percent of startup employees don’t exercise their stock options — and what that means for drivers of wealth in the innovation economy.

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]]> 1556 Budget deep dive: Why a $2 trillion infrastructure plan is a heavy lift The Biden administration says its $2 trillion infrastructure plan would boost the economy, fight climate change and address racial inequity. But Republicans are already pushing back, arguing that an increase in taxes to pay for the measure would slow down the economy. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the ins and outs of the bill and the likelihood of it being a bipartisan effort versus Democrats going through the reconciliation process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:27:00 -0000 Budget deep dive: Why a $2 trillion infrastructure plan is a heavy lift full CQ Roll Call The Biden administration says its $2 trillion infrastructure plan would boost the economy, fight climate change and address racial inequity. But Republicans are already pushing back, arguing that an increase in taxes to pay for the measure would slow down the economy. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the ins and outs of the bill and the likelihood of it being a bipartisan effort versus Democrats going through the reconciliation process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Biden administration says its $2 trillion infrastructure plan would boost the economy, fight climate change and address racial inequity. But Republicans are already pushing back, arguing that an increase in taxes to pay for the measure would slow down the economy. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the ins and outs of the bill and the likelihood of it being a bipartisan effort versus Democrats going through the reconciliation process.


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]]> 1082 CQ Future: The GOP President Donald Trump is ensconced at Mar-a-Lago and everyone — on all sides of the aisle — is curious to know what his influence will be on the GOP. We turn to Rep. Mike Johnson, Republican of Louisiana, who has risen fast in the party ranks since his 2016 election. He is a former lawyer, defends religious liberty and opposes same-sex marriage. He is vice chair of the House Republican Conference and joins CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller to discuss the future of the Republican Party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Apr 2021 04:39:02 -0000 CQ Future: The GOP full CQ Roll Call President Donald Trump is ensconced at Mar-a-Lago and everyone — on all sides of the aisle — is curious to know what his influence will be on the GOP. We turn to Rep. Mike Johnson, Republican of Louisiana, who has risen fast in the party ranks since his 2016 election. He is a former lawyer, defends religious liberty and opposes same-sex marriage. He is vice chair of the House Republican Conference and joins CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller to discuss the future of the Republican Party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Donald Trump is ensconced at Mar-a-Lago and everyone — on all sides of the aisle — is curious to know what his influence will be on the GOP. We turn to Rep. Mike Johnson, Republican of Louisiana, who has risen fast in the party ranks since his 2016 election. He is a former lawyer, defends religious liberty and opposes same-sex marriage. He is vice chair of the House Republican Conference and joins CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller to discuss the future of the Republican Party.



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]]> 1516 Transportation: Biden wants more money for highways The president is on a spending spree and is asking for an additional $85 billion for surface transit. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 31 Mar 2021 21:21:45 -0000 Transportation: Biden wants more money for highways full CQ Roll Call The president is on a spending spree and is asking for an additional $85 billion for surface transit. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The president is on a spending spree and is asking for an additional $85 billion for surface transit. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman has details.

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]]> 204 Transportation: What's in Biden's infrastructure plan President Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure plan includes money to repair roads, bridges and beef up transit, but what it doesn't do is mention the gas tax. Not everyone is happy. CQ Jessica Wehrman has more on what's in the plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 31 Mar 2021 20:45:15 -0000 Transportation: What's in Biden's infrastructure plan full CQ Roll Call President Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure plan includes money to repair roads, bridges and beef up transit, but what it doesn't do is mention the gas tax. Not everyone is happy. CQ Jessica Wehrman has more on what's in the plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure plan includes money to repair roads, bridges and beef up transit, but what it doesn't do is mention the gas tax. Not everyone is happy. CQ Jessica Wehrman has more on what's in the plan.

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]]> 226 Political Theater: Governing in a hurry Unified control of the White House and Congress does not happen all that often. We are in one of those periods now, with President Joe Biden and his fellow Democrats in the majority in the House and Senate. And they are pursuing policy like they know they know their time is limited. Political Theater host Jason Dick discusses why unified control is so rare and what are the political consequences with Molly E. Reynolds of the Brookings Institution and CQ Roll Call Politics Editor Herb Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 31 Mar 2021 19:12:31 -0000 Political Theater: Governing in a hurry full CQ Roll Call Unified control of the White House and Congress does not happen all that often. We are in one of those periods now, with President Joe Biden and his fellow Democrats in the majority in the House and Senate. And they are pursuing policy like they know they know their time is limited. Political Theater host Jason Dick discusses why unified control is so rare and what are the political consequences with Molly E. Reynolds of the Brookings Institution and CQ Roll Call Politics Editor Herb Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Unified control of the White House and Congress does not happen all that often. We are in one of those periods now, with President Joe Biden and his fellow Democrats in the majority in the House and Senate. And they are pursuing policy like they know they know their time is limited. Political Theater host Jason Dick discusses why unified control is so rare and what are the political consequences with Molly E. Reynolds of the Brookings Institution and CQ Roll Call Politics Editor Herb Jackson.

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]]> 1603 Fintech Beat: Encore: The tax man Tax season is upon us, so Fintech Beat wanted to take the opportunity to look back at an episode with one of the IRS’s top crypto cops to discuss how the agency views crypto and what it does with crypto seizures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 30 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Encore: The tax man full CQ Roll Call Tax season is upon us, so Fintech Beat wanted to take the opportunity to look back at an episode with one of the IRS’s top crypto cops to discuss how the agency views crypto and what it does with crypto seizures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tax season is upon us, so Fintech Beat wanted to take the opportunity to look back at an episode with one of the IRS’s top crypto cops to discuss how the agency views crypto and what it does with crypto seizures.

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]]> 1296 Defense: Semiconductors are tiny, essential and in short supply Semiconductors are necessary for our economy and our national security and the pandemic has reemphasized a pre-existing issue in the U.S. supply. CQ Roll Call's John Donnelly reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 Mar 2021 22:26:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Semiconductors are necessary for our economy and our national security and the pandemic has reemphasized a pre-existing issue in the U.S. supply. CQ Roll Call's John Donnelly reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Semiconductors are necessary for our economy and our national security and the pandemic has reemphasized a pre-existing issue in the U.S. supply. CQ Roll Call's John Donnelly reports.

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]]> 256 Legal affairs: Biden administration looks to revive the sentencing commission The Biden administration has reached out to key lawmakers and the criminal justice community for guidance on a slate of appointments to revive the sentencing commission, a move that also could influence congressional efforts to further change the nation’s criminal justice system. Todd Ruger reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 Mar 2021 19:52:16 -0000 Legal affairs: Biden administration looks to revive the sentencing commission full CQ Roll Call The Biden administration has reached out to key lawmakers and the criminal justice community for guidance on a slate of appointments to revive the sentencing commission, a move that also could influence congressional efforts to further change the nation’s criminal justice system. Todd Ruger reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Biden administration has reached out to key lawmakers and the criminal justice community for guidance on a slate of appointments to revive the sentencing commission, a move that also could influence congressional efforts to further change the nation’s criminal justice system. Todd Ruger reports.

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]]> 201 Foreign Policy: Building equity from within Democrats are working to build support around a set of proposals, some legislative, that would order a series of structural changes to the State Department with the goal of increasing diversity. CQ Roll Call's Rachel Oswald reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Mar 2021 20:13:25 -0000 Foreign Policy: Building equity from within full CQ Roll Call Democrats are working to build support around a set of proposals, some legislative, that would order a series of structural changes to the State Department with the goal of increasing diversity. CQ Roll Call's Rachel Oswald reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Democrats are working to build support around a set of proposals, some legislative, that would order a series of structural changes to the State Department with the goal of increasing diversity. CQ Roll Call's Rachel Oswald reports.

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]]> 232 Health: COVID-19 vaccine rates pick up The Biden administration announced today that J&J, Moderna and Pfizer are on target to meet first quarter goals. And half of the states will open eligibility to all adults by mid April. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Mar 2021 17:57:19 -0000 Health: COVID-19 vaccine rates pick up full CQ Roll Call The Biden administration announced today that J&J, Moderna and Pfizer are on target to meet first quarter goals. And half of the states will open eligibility to all adults by mid April. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Biden administration announced today that J&J, Moderna and Pfizer are on target to meet first quarter goals. And half of the states will open eligibility to all adults by mid April. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman reports.

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]]> 198 Agriculture: USDA, Vilsack under scrutiny for record of discrimination Secretary Tom Vilsack and a Black former Agriculture Department official he once forced out of her job testify on the department’s treatment of Black farmers. CQ Roll Call's Ellyn Ferguson reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Mar 2021 21:49:24 -0000 Agriculture: USDA, Vilsack under scrutiny for record of discrimination full CQ Roll Call Secretary Tom Vilsack and a Black former Agriculture Department official he once forced out of her job testify on the department’s treatment of Black farmers. CQ Roll Call's Ellyn Ferguson reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Secretary Tom Vilsack and a Black former Agriculture Department official he once forced out of her job testify on the department’s treatment of Black farmers. CQ Roll Call's Ellyn Ferguson reports.

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]]> 305 Taxes: Proposals take aim at large companies Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt, is spearheading a package of tax proposals designed to raise $1.5 trillion from multinational corporations and large estates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Mar 2021 21:44:34 -0000 Taxes: Proposals take aim at large companies full CQ Roll Call Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt, is spearheading a package of tax proposals designed to raise $1.5 trillion from multinational corporations and large estates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt, is spearheading a package of tax proposals designed to raise $1.5 trillion from multinational corporations and large estates.

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]]> 266 Finance: Senate passes bill to extend PPP The Senate will extend the paycheck protection program another two months. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly reports on what this means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Mar 2021 21:43:44 -0000 Finance: Senate passes bill to extend PPP full CQ Roll Call The Senate will extend the paycheck protection program another two months. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly reports on what this means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Senate will extend the paycheck protection program another two months. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly reports on what this means.

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]]> 186 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: Back to the Future: The ERA The Equal Rights Amendment known as ERA — yes that ERA — is back. The House passed a bill last week that would extend the deadline to ratify the amendment to the Constitution prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex. But is this five-decade-old amendment up to this moment? A moment that includes #MeToo, rising hate crimes against women of color and a pandemic that has battered women more than men? We turn to professor Julie Suk, who published “We the Women: The Unstoppable Mothers of the Equal Rights Amendment,” to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: Back to the Future: The ERA full CQ Roll Call The Equal Rights Amendment known as ERA — yes that ERA — is back. The House passed a bill last week that would extend the deadline to ratify the amendment to the Constitution prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex. But is this five-decade-old amendment up to this moment? A moment that includes #MeToo, rising hate crimes against women of color and a pandemic that has battered women more than men? We turn to professor Julie Suk, who published “We the Women: The Unstoppable Mothers of the Equal Rights Amendment,” to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Equal Rights Amendment known as ERA — yes that ERA — is back.

The House passed a bill last week that would extend the deadline to ratify the amendment to the Constitution prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex.

But is this five-decade-old amendment up to this moment? A moment that includes #MeToo, rising hate crimes against women of color and a pandemic that has battered women more than men? We turn to professor Julie Suk, who published “We the Women: The Unstoppable Mothers of the Equal Rights Amendment,” to discuss.

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]]> 1652 Defense: Vaccines lag for military families overseas Military families stationed overseas say they are not getting vaccines. They are beginning to reach out to Congress for help. CQ Roll Call's Mark Satter reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 Mar 2021 20:09:50 -0000 Defense: Vaccines lag for military families overseas full CQ Roll Call Military families stationed overseas say they are not getting vaccines. They are beginning to reach out to Congress for help. CQ Roll Call's Mark Satter reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Military families stationed overseas say they are not getting vaccines. They are beginning to reach out to Congress for help. CQ Roll Call's Mark Satter reports.

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]]> 277 Political Theater: 11 years later, the Affordable Care Act is still ‘a big f-ing deal’ This week marks the 11th anniversary of Barack Obama’s signing of the Affordable Care Act, something Joe Biden, then the vice president, now the president, famously described as a “Big F-ing Deal.” He was right. It is one of the signature moments in American health care policy, along with the passage of Medicare and Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program and the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Political Theater host Jason Dick and CQ Roll Call Health Editor Rebecca Adams discuss those big moments and their public health and political effects in the latest podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:30:51 -0000 Political Theater: 11 years later, the Affordable Care Act is still ‘a big f-ing deal’ full CQ Roll Call This week marks the 11th anniversary of Barack Obama’s signing of the Affordable Care Act, something Joe Biden, then the vice president, now the president, famously described as a “Big F-ing Deal.” He was right. It is one of the signature moments in American health care policy, along with the passage of Medicare and Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program and the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Political Theater host Jason Dick and CQ Roll Call Health Editor Rebecca Adams discuss those big moments and their public health and political effects in the latest podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week marks the 11th anniversary of Barack Obama’s signing of the Affordable Care Act, something Joe Biden, then the vice president, now the president, famously described as a “Big F-ing Deal.”

He was right. It is one of the signature moments in American health care policy, along with the passage of Medicare and Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program and the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Political Theater host Jason Dick and CQ Roll Call Health Editor Rebecca Adams discuss those big moments and their public health and political effects in the latest podcast.

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]]> 1649 Fintech Beat: Non-Fungible Tokens: Hope or hype? Nic Carter and Amy Luo explain how NFTs work, and what their meteoric rise means for the mainstreaming of blockchain technology and securities law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Non-Fungible Tokens: Hope or hype? full CQ Roll Call Nic Carter and Amy Luo explain how NFTs work, and what their meteoric rise means for the mainstreaming of blockchain technology and securities law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Nic Carter and Amy Luo explain how NFTs work, and what their meteoric rise means for the mainstreaming of blockchain technology and securities law.

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]]> 2193 Budget deep dive: The return of earmarks in Congress The House Republican Conference will allow its members to submit earmark requests, ending a decade-old prohibition. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss whether Senate Republicans will follow suit and what earmarks mean for the appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:07:38 -0000 Budget deep dive: The return of earmarks in Congress full CQ Roll Call The House Republican Conference will allow its members to submit earmark requests, ending a decade-old prohibition. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss whether Senate Republicans will follow suit and what earmarks mean for the appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House Republican Conference will allow its members to submit earmark requests, ending a decade-old prohibition. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss whether Senate Republicans will follow suit and what earmarks mean for the appropriations process.

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]]> 1114 CQ Future: Vaccine passports The EU is considering requiring citizens to get a vaccine passport to move freely around Europe. After more than a year of lockdowns, some may embrace the idea. The U.S. is also weighing its options. But could a vaccine passport be a vehicle for discrimination? CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller speaks with Bryan Del Monte, a former director at the Department of Defense and now president of The Aviation Agency, about what a passport could mean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: Vaccine passports full CQ Roll Call The EU is considering requiring citizens to get a vaccine passport to move freely around Europe. After more than a year of lockdowns, some may embrace the idea. The U.S. is also weighing its options. But could a vaccine passport be a vehicle for discrimination? CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller speaks with Bryan Del Monte, a former director at the Department of Defense and now president of The Aviation Agency, about what a passport could mean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The EU is considering requiring citizens to get a vaccine passport to move freely around Europe. After more than a year of lockdowns, some may embrace the idea. The U.S. is also weighing its options. But could a vaccine passport be a vehicle for discrimination? CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller speaks with Bryan Del Monte, a former director at the Department of Defense and now president of The Aviation Agency, about what a passport could mean.

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]]> 1362 Health: J&J vaccine delays pose challenges Johnson & Johnson is under pressure to deliver its promised 20 million vaccine doses by the end of the month, as several state public health officials indicate the manufacturer is falling behind. Emily Kopp has more on the uncertainty ahead as demand for vaccines continues to overwhelm supplies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0000 Health: J&J vaccine delays pose challenges full CQ Roll Call Johnson & Johnson is under pressure to deliver its promised 20 million vaccine doses by the end of the month, as several state public health officials indicate the manufacturer is falling behind. Emily Kopp has more on the uncertainty ahead as demand for vaccines continues to overwhelm supplies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Johnson & Johnson is under pressure to deliver its promised 20 million vaccine doses by the end of the month, as several state public health officials indicate the manufacturer is falling behind. Emily Kopp has more on the uncertainty ahead as demand for vaccines continues to overwhelm supplies.

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]]> 144 Political Theater: What Deb Haaland at Interior means for Native Americans Native Americans have long had a contentious relationship with the Interior Department. Now one of their own is at the helm of it, Deb Haaland, an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Laguna. It was only in 2018 that the New Mexico Democrat made history as one of the first two Native American women elected to Congress. Now she is the first Native American to head a Cabinet department. Carla Fredericks, executive director of the Christensen Fund and an expert on indigenous people’s rights, discusses the significance of Haaland’s stewardship of the department that holds vast sway on land use, energy and Native American issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: What Deb Haaland at Interior means for Native Americans full CQ Roll Call Native Americans have long had a contentious relationship with the Interior Department. Now one of their own is at the helm of it, Deb Haaland, an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Laguna. It was only in 2018 that the New Mexico Democrat made history as one of the first two Native American women elected to Congress. Now she is the first Native American to head a Cabinet department. Carla Fredericks, executive director of the Christensen Fund and an expert on indigenous people’s rights, discusses the significance of Haaland’s stewardship of the department that holds vast sway on land use, energy and Native American issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Native Americans have long had a contentious relationship with the Interior Department. Now one of their own is at the helm of it, Deb Haaland, an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Laguna. It was only in 2018 that the New Mexico Democrat made history as one of the first two Native American women elected to Congress. Now she is the first Native American to head a Cabinet department. Carla Fredericks, executive director of the Christensen Fund and an expert on indigenous people’s rights, discusses the significance of Haaland’s stewardship of the department that holds vast sway on land use, energy and Native American issues.

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]]> 1084 Fintech Beat: Roboadvising 101 with Wealthfront’s Andy Rachleff Wealthfront CEO Andy Rachleff joins Fintech Beat to explain the operational mechanics and economics of roboadvising, and how the technology in the industry differs from the rest of the fintech ecosystem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Roboadvising 101 with Wealthfront’s Andy Rachleff full CQ Roll Call Wealthfront CEO Andy Rachleff joins Fintech Beat to explain the operational mechanics and economics of roboadvising, and how the technology in the industry differs from the rest of the fintech ecosystem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wealthfront CEO Andy Rachleff joins Fintech Beat to explain the operational mechanics and economics of roboadvising, and how the technology in the industry differs from the rest of the fintech ecosystem.

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]]> 1364 CQ Future: Restaurants We began this series last year to examine how the COVID 19 crisis has influenced public policy decisions. This week we reprised some of our podcasts to mark the one-year anniversary of the realization that the world was facing a pandemic. In this episode, we look at one of the industries hardest hit: Restaurants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 12 Mar 2021 05:15:00 -0000 CQ Future: Restaurants full CQ Roll Call We began this series last year to examine how the COVID 19 crisis has influenced public policy decisions. This week we reprised some of our podcasts to mark the one-year anniversary of the realization that the world was facing a pandemic. In this episode, we look at one of the industries hardest hit: Restaurants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We began this series last year to examine how the COVID 19 crisis has influenced public policy decisions. This week we reprised some of our podcasts to mark the one-year anniversary of the realization that the world was facing a pandemic. In this episode, we look at one of the industries hardest hit: Restaurants.

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]]> 1862 CQ Future: Working mothers We began this series last year to examine how the COVID 19 crisis has influenced public policy decisions. This week we are reprising some of our podcasts to mark the one-year anniversary of the realization that the world was facing a pandemic. In December, we looked at its toll on working moms. The $1.9 trillion COVID bill may provide a shadow of relief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:15:00 -0000 CQ Future: Working mothers full CQ Roll Call We began this series last year to examine how the COVID 19 crisis has influenced public policy decisions. This week we are reprising some of our podcasts to mark the one-year anniversary of the realization that the world was facing a pandemic. In December, we looked at its toll on working moms. The $1.9 trillion COVID bill may provide a shadow of relief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We began this series last year to examine how the COVID 19 crisis has influenced public policy decisions. This week we are reprising some of our podcasts to mark the one-year anniversary of the realization that the world was facing a pandemic. In December, we looked at its toll on working moms. The $1.9 trillion COVID bill may provide a shadow of relief.

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]]> 1554 Equal Time: What the pandemic taught America about racial injustice It's been one year since the global pandemic hit. Most Americans had no idea what was in store. The numbers of those impacted by COVID-19 are staggering. More than half a million American lives have been lost to the virus. And for people of color, the negative impact on their lives has been disproportionate — lost jobs, homes, health and lives. Reflecting back, the pandemic has shined a light on just how deep the incisions are from structural, racial inequities. We turn to to Shawn Fremstad of Center for Economic and Policy Research to discuss the whys, the whats and how Biden administration policies are an attempt to right some of the wrongs and level the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Equal Time: What the pandemic taught America about racial injustice full CQ Roll Call It's been one year since the global pandemic hit. Most Americans had no idea what was in store. The numbers of those impacted by COVID-19 are staggering. More than half a million American lives have been lost to the virus. And for people of color, the negative impact on their lives has been disproportionate — lost jobs, homes, health and lives. Reflecting back, the pandemic has shined a light on just how deep the incisions are from structural, racial inequities. We turn to to Shawn Fremstad of Center for Economic and Policy Research to discuss the whys, the whats and how Biden administration policies are an attempt to right some of the wrongs and level the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It's been one year since the global pandemic hit. Most Americans had no idea what was in store. The numbers of those impacted by COVID-19 are staggering. More than half a million American lives have been lost to the virus. And for people of color, the negative impact on their lives has been disproportionate — lost jobs, homes, health and lives. Reflecting back, the pandemic has shined a light on just how deep the incisions are from structural, racial inequities. We turn to to Shawn Fremstad of Center for Economic and Policy Research to discuss the whys, the whats and how Biden administration policies are an attempt to right some of the wrongs and level the field.

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]]> 1513 Political Theater: Making sense of Congress, one year into the pandemic One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Political Theater takes stock of the changes in Congress and how it operates, which of those will be lasting, which are fleeting, and what are some of the lingering uncertainties of political life as lawmakers figure out how to keep responding to the pandemic and its challenges while keeping safe and trying to get us to the next phase of our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: Making sense of Congress, one year into the pandemic full CQ Roll Call One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Political Theater takes stock of the changes in Congress and how it operates, which of those will be lasting, which are fleeting, and what are some of the lingering uncertainties of political life as lawmakers figure out how to keep responding to the pandemic and its challenges while keeping safe and trying to get us to the next phase of our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Political Theater takes stock of the changes in Congress and how it operates, which of those will be lasting, which are fleeting, and what are some of the lingering uncertainties of political life as lawmakers figure out how to keep responding to the pandemic and its challenges while keeping safe and trying to get us to the next phase of our lives.

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]]> 1606 CQ Future: Public Transport We began this series last year to examine how the pandemic was influencing public policy decisions. This week we are reprising some of our episodes to mark the one-year anniversary of the moment when most Americans realized the magnitude of the threat and states began to shut down. Today we delve into public transport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: Public Transport full CQ Roll Call We began this series last year to examine how the pandemic was influencing public policy decisions. This week we are reprising some of our episodes to mark the one-year anniversary of the moment when most Americans realized the magnitude of the threat and states began to shut down. Today we delve into public transport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We began this series last year to examine how the pandemic was influencing public policy decisions. This week we are reprising some of our episodes to mark the one-year anniversary of the moment when most Americans realized the magnitude of the threat and states began to shut down. Today we delve into public transport.

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]]> 1556 Budget deep dive: House to vote on Senate-amended coronavirus bill The House is set to vote on the revised $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill as soon as Wednesday with the votes expected be on party lines. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the changes to the bill, the timeline for its passage and what this means for the Democrats fight against poverty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:28:00 -0000 Budget deep dive: House to vote on Senate-amended coronavirus bill full CQ Roll Call The House is set to vote on the revised $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill as soon as Wednesday with the votes expected be on party lines. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the changes to the bill, the timeline for its passage and what this means for the Democrats fight against poverty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House is set to vote on the revised $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill as soon as Wednesday with the votes expected be on party lines. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the changes to the bill, the timeline for its passage and what this means for the Democrats fight against poverty.

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]]> 1034 CQ Future: Telehealth We began this series last year to examine how the pandemic was influencing public policy decisions. This week we are reprising some of our episodes to mark the one-year anniversary of the moment when most Americans realized the magnitude of the threat and states began to shut down. Today we look at telehealth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: Telehealth full CQ Roll Call We began this series last year to examine how the pandemic was influencing public policy decisions. This week we are reprising some of our episodes to mark the one-year anniversary of the moment when most Americans realized the magnitude of the threat and states began to shut down. Today we look at telehealth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We began this series last year to examine how the pandemic was influencing public policy decisions. This week we are reprising some of our episodes to mark the one-year anniversary of the moment when most Americans realized the magnitude of the threat and states began to shut down. Today we look at telehealth.

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]]> 1334 Fintech Beat: An interview with the developer who owns $400 million in Bitcoin — but forgot his password Coil CEO Stefan Thomas talks to Chris Brummer about how he stored 7,002 Bitcoins in a digital wallet, only to forget the password. Plus, what lessons he thinks his case holds for the crypto industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: An interview with the developer who owns $400 million in Bitcoin — but forgot his password full CQ Roll Call Coil CEO Stefan Thomas talks to Chris Brummer about how he stored 7,002 Bitcoins in a digital wallet, only to forget the password. Plus, what lessons he thinks his case holds for the crypto industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Coil CEO Stefan Thomas talks to Chris Brummer about how he stored 7,002 Bitcoins in a digital wallet, only to forget the password. Plus, what lessons he thinks his case holds for the crypto industry.

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]]> 1748 CQ Future: Housing We began this series last year to examine how the pandemic was influencing public policy decisions. This week we are reprising some of our episodes to mark the one-year anniversary of the moment when most Americans realized the magnitude of the threat and states began to shut down. We begin with housing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:21:01 -0000 CQ Future: Housing full CQ Roll Call We began this series last year to examine how the pandemic was influencing public policy decisions. This week we are reprising some of our episodes to mark the one-year anniversary of the moment when most Americans realized the magnitude of the threat and states began to shut down. We begin with housing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We began this series last year to examine how the pandemic was influencing public policy decisions. This week we are reprising some of our episodes to mark the one-year anniversary of the moment when most Americans realized the magnitude of the threat and states began to shut down. We begin with housing.

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]]> 1017 CQ Future: The Latino vote The Latino vote played a big part in President Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump in November, especially in battleground states like Arizona and Nevada. In others, Latino voters helped oust Democratic incumbents. So, is there a Latino voting bloc? CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller tried to answer that question with Carlos Odio the founder, EquisLabs, a firm that uses data to get at what motivates America’s diverse Latino community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: The Latino vote full CQ Roll Call The Latino vote played a big part in President Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump in November, especially in battleground states like Arizona and Nevada. In others, Latino voters helped oust Democratic incumbents. So, is there a Latino voting bloc? CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller tried to answer that question with Carlos Odio the founder, EquisLabs, a firm that uses data to get at what motivates America’s diverse Latino community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Latino vote played a big part in President Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump in November, especially in battleground states like Arizona and Nevada. In others, Latino voters helped oust Democratic incumbents. So, is there a Latino voting bloc? CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller tried to answer that question with Carlos Odio the founder, EquisLabs, a firm that uses data to get at what motivates America’s diverse Latino community.

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]]> 1296 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: A window into the life and work of Stacey E. Plaskett When Virgin Islands Del. Stacey Plaskett took center stage last month as a House manager in the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump, America took note. A star was born. In the latest episode of Equal Time, Mary C. Curtis talks with Plaskett about the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, her work on the House Ways and Means Committee, inequities in infrastructure and education, and even hip-hop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 04 Mar 2021 23:26:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: A window into the life and work of Stacey E. Plaskett full CQ Roll Call When Virgin Islands Del. Stacey Plaskett took center stage last month as a House manager in the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump, America took note. A star was born. In the latest episode of Equal Time, Mary C. Curtis talks with Plaskett about the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, her work on the House Ways and Means Committee, inequities in infrastructure and education, and even hip-hop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices When Virgin Islands Del. Stacey Plaskett took center stage last month as a House manager in the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump, America took note. A star was born.

In the latest episode of Equal Time, Mary C. Curtis talks with Plaskett about the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, her work on the House Ways and Means Committee, inequities in infrastructure and education, and even hip-hop.

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]]> 2110 Political Theater: If you want partisanship, you’ve got it Look no further than Congress to hear gripes about gridlock and the lack of bipartisanship. But based on whom the voters are sending to Washington, it’s not a big shock: Barely a statistically significant number of members of Congress represent House districts or Senate seats that voted for someone in the other political party for president. CQ Roll Call Elections Analyst and Inside Elections Publisher Nathan Gonzales and Political Theater host Jason Dick discuss a trend that is pushing the partisanship and punishing problem solvers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: If you want partisanship, you’ve got it full CQ Roll Call Look no further than Congress to hear gripes about gridlock and the lack of bipartisanship. But based on whom the voters are sending to Washington, it’s not a big shock: Barely a statistically significant number of members of Congress represent House districts or Senate seats that voted for someone in the other political party for president. CQ Roll Call Elections Analyst and Inside Elections Publisher Nathan Gonzales and Political Theater host Jason Dick discuss a trend that is pushing the partisanship and punishing problem solvers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Look no further than Congress to hear gripes about gridlock and the lack of bipartisanship. But based on whom the voters are sending to Washington, it’s not a big shock: Barely a statistically significant number of members of Congress represent House districts or Senate seats that voted for someone in the other political party for president. CQ Roll Call Elections Analyst and Inside Elections Publisher Nathan Gonzales and Political Theater host Jason Dick discuss a trend that is pushing the partisanship and punishing problem solvers.

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]]> 1273 Budget deep dive: Senate to take up $1.9 trillion aid bill Now that the House has passed President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid bill, the Senate will take it up this week in what is likely to be a party-line vote. But the Senate may make changes to the bill, such as scrapping an increase to a $15 minimum wage and shifting $350 billion for states and localities. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the latest on the bill and look ahead to the upcoming vote-a-rama in the Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:53:44 -0000 Budget deep dive: Senate to take up $1.9 trillion aid bill full CQ Roll Call Now that the House has passed President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid bill, the Senate will take it up this week in what is likely to be a party-line vote. But the Senate may make changes to the bill, such as scrapping an increase to a $15 minimum wage and shifting $350 billion for states and localities. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the latest on the bill and look ahead to the upcoming vote-a-rama in the Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Now that the House has passed President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid bill, the Senate will take it up this week in what is likely to be a party-line vote. But the Senate may make changes to the bill, such as scrapping an increase to a $15 minimum wage and shifting $350 billion for states and localities. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the latest on the bill and look ahead to the upcoming vote-a-rama in the Senate.

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]]> 1072 Fintech Beat: Did social media 'manipulate' GameStop? Emory law professor Kristin Johnson joins former Commodity Futures Trading Commission general counsel Patrick McCarty and Columbia University’s Josh Mitts to talk about fairness, hedge funds and social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Did social media 'manipulate' GameStop? full CQ Roll Call Emory law professor Kristin Johnson joins former Commodity Futures Trading Commission general counsel Patrick McCarty and Columbia University’s Josh Mitts to talk about fairness, hedge funds and social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Emory law professor Kristin Johnson joins former Commodity Futures Trading Commission general counsel Patrick McCarty and Columbia University’s Josh Mitts to talk about fairness, hedge funds and social media.

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]]> 1608 Health: Awaiting the Johnson & Johnson vaccine In a meeting Friday that marks the final hurdle before the Johnson & Johnson vaccine can be approved for use, the FDA's independent advisers are reviewing whether to recommend the third COVID-19 vaccine. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp has the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Feb 2021 20:58:36 -0000 Health: Awaiting the Johnson & Johnson vaccine full CQ Roll Call In a meeting Friday that marks the final hurdle before the Johnson & Johnson vaccine can be approved for use, the FDA's independent advisers are reviewing whether to recommend the third COVID-19 vaccine. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp has the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In a meeting Friday that marks the final hurdle before the Johnson & Johnson vaccine can be approved for use, the FDA's independent advisers are reviewing whether to recommend the third COVID-19 vaccine. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp has the latest.

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]]> 140 Foreign: At last, a State Department authorization bill In the first House Foreign Affairs Committee markup of the new Congress, a State Department authorization bill passed for the first time in almost two decades. CQ Roll Call's Rachel Oswald has the details on what has tanked the bill in the past and the likelihood of it getting a vote on the House and Senate floors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:17:00 -0000 Foreign: At last, a State Department authorization bill full CQ Roll Call In the first House Foreign Affairs Committee markup of the new Congress, a State Department authorization bill passed for the first time in almost two decades. CQ Roll Call's Rachel Oswald has the details on what has tanked the bill in the past and the likelihood of it getting a vote on the House and Senate floors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the first House Foreign Affairs Committee markup of the new Congress, a State Department authorization bill passed for the first time in almost two decades. CQ Roll Call's Rachel Oswald has the details on what has tanked the bill in the past and the likelihood of it getting a vote on the House and Senate floors.

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]]> 331 Health: Senators grill Murthy and Levine on COVID-19 response plans, opioids Vivek Murthy and Rachel Levine, nominees for two of the Biden administration’s top health posts, told senators they would follow scientific recommendations and ensure health equity if given the opportunity to help lead the COVID-19 pandemic response and recovery. CQ Roll Call reporter Ariel Cohen reports on the top issues brought up by members of the Senate HELP Committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Feb 2021 22:15:12 -0000 Health: Senators grill Murthy and Levine on COVID-19 response plans, opioids full CQ Roll Call Vivek Murthy and Rachel Levine, nominees for two of the Biden administration’s top health posts, told senators they would follow scientific recommendations and ensure health equity if given the opportunity to help lead the COVID-19 pandemic response and recovery. CQ Roll Call reporter Ariel Cohen reports on the top issues brought up by members of the Senate HELP Committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Vivek Murthy and Rachel Levine, nominees for two of the Biden administration’s top health posts, told senators they would follow scientific recommendations and ensure health equity if given the opportunity to help lead the COVID-19 pandemic response and recovery. CQ Roll Call reporter Ariel Cohen reports on the top issues brought up by members of the Senate HELP Committee.

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]]> 189 Equal Time: Seeking environmental justice: the impact of climate change on communities of color The recent extreme climate event in Texas slammed many cities and towns throughout the state, but, as is the case in most natural disasters, communities of color were most affected. This has been a trend in the country, with many of these communities still feeling the effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Harvey – as well as man-made disasters such as the Flint, Michigan, water crisis. What is the cause of the disproportionate impact, and what policies can reverse this pattern?  Chrishelle Palay and Justin Onwenu join this episode of Equal Time. Palay runs the HOME coalition, a nonprofit that advocates for equitable recovery from natural disasters, while Onwenu is an environmental justice organizer for the Sierra Club and an appointee to the DNC’s Environment and Climate Crisis Council. With host Mary C. Curtis, each discusses the issue of environmental injustice not only in Texas, but across the country, and why long-standing inequities demand grassroots activism and change in local, state and federal policies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Equal Time: Seeking environmental justice: the impact of climate change on communities of color full CQ Roll Call The recent extreme climate event in Texas slammed many cities and towns throughout the state, but, as is the case in most natural disasters, communities of color were most affected. This has been a trend in the country, with many of these communities still feeling the effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Harvey – as well as man-made disasters such as the Flint, Michigan, water crisis. What is the cause of the disproportionate impact, and what policies can reverse this pattern?  Chrishelle Palay and Justin Onwenu join this episode of Equal Time. Palay runs the HOME coalition, a nonprofit that advocates for equitable recovery from natural disasters, while Onwenu is an environmental justice organizer for the Sierra Club and an appointee to the DNC’s Environment and Climate Crisis Council. With host Mary C. Curtis, each discusses the issue of environmental injustice not only in Texas, but across the country, and why long-standing inequities demand grassroots activism and change in local, state and federal policies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The recent extreme climate event in Texas slammed many cities and towns throughout the state, but, as is the case in most natural disasters, communities of color were most affected. This has been a trend in the country, with many of these communities still feeling the effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Harvey – as well as man-made disasters such as the Flint, Michigan, water crisis. What is the cause of the disproportionate impact, and what policies can reverse this pattern? 

Chrishelle Palay and Justin Onwenu join this episode of Equal Time. Palay runs the HOME coalition, a nonprofit that advocates for equitable recovery from natural disasters, while Onwenu is an environmental justice organizer for the Sierra Club and an appointee to the DNC’s Environment and Climate Crisis Council. With host Mary C. Curtis, each discusses the issue of environmental injustice not only in Texas, but across the country, and why long-standing inequities demand grassroots activism and change in local, state and federal policies. 

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]]> 2524 Changing demographics: Major issues tribal communities are facing Tribal leaders delineated the major issues facing Native American communities nationwide this week, including health care access and climate change issues. CQ Roll Call reporter Michael Macagnone reports on the policy gains for tribal communities under the Biden administration and the biggest issues they still face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 Feb 2021 23:43:29 -0000 Changing demographics: Major issues tribal communities are facing full CQ Roll Call Tribal leaders delineated the major issues facing Native American communities nationwide this week, including health care access and climate change issues. CQ Roll Call reporter Michael Macagnone reports on the policy gains for tribal communities under the Biden administration and the biggest issues they still face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tribal leaders delineated the major issues facing Native American communities nationwide this week, including health care access and climate change issues. CQ Roll Call reporter Michael Macagnone reports on the policy gains for tribal communities under the Biden administration and the biggest issues they still face.

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]]> 178 Political Theater: ‘Mad’ about you: Madeleine Dean’s Philadelphia story It’s been a busy few years for Rep. Madeleine Dean, the Pennsylvania Democrat elected to the House in 2018. The lawyer and professor was part of a historic wave of women elected who put the chamber back in Democratic control. She wrote a book with her son about his opioid addiction. She served as an impeachment manager for the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump. And she is now being mentioned as a possible Senate contender for the seat that retiring Republican Pat Toomey is vacating in 2022. Jim Saksa talked to Dean and her son Harry Cunnane about their new book, “Under Our Roof.” And then we discuss with Saksa and Bridget Bowman about where Dean fits into Pennsylvania politics on the latest Political Theater podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 Feb 2021 19:24:25 -0000 Political Theater: ‘Mad’ about you: Madeleine Dean’s Philadelphia story full CQ Roll Call It’s been a busy few years for Rep. Madeleine Dean, the Pennsylvania Democrat elected to the House in 2018. The lawyer and professor was part of a historic wave of women elected who put the chamber back in Democratic control. She wrote a book with her son about his opioid addiction. She served as an impeachment manager for the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump. And she is now being mentioned as a possible Senate contender for the seat that retiring Republican Pat Toomey is vacating in 2022. Jim Saksa talked to Dean and her son Harry Cunnane about their new book, “Under Our Roof.” And then we discuss with Saksa and Bridget Bowman about where Dean fits into Pennsylvania politics on the latest Political Theater podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It’s been a busy few years for Rep. Madeleine Dean, the Pennsylvania Democrat elected to the House in 2018. The lawyer and professor was part of a historic wave of women elected who put the chamber back in Democratic control. She wrote a book with her son about his opioid addiction. She served as an impeachment manager for the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump. And she is now being mentioned as a possible Senate contender for the seat that retiring Republican Pat Toomey is vacating in 2022. Jim Saksa talked to Dean and her son Harry Cunnane about their new book, “Under Our Roof.” And then we discuss with Saksa and Bridget Bowman about where Dean fits into Pennsylvania politics on the latest Political Theater podcast.

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]]> 1770 Immigration: Biden loses in court again over deportation freeze The Biden administration’s 100-day deportation moratorium was blocked indefinitely in court on Tuesday night. CQ Roll Call immigration reporter Suzanne Monyak reports on the sharp blow to Biden’s effort to hit reset on the government’s immigration enforcement priorities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:01:14 -0000 Immigration: Biden loses in court again over deportation freeze full CQ Roll Call The Biden administration’s 100-day deportation moratorium was blocked indefinitely in court on Tuesday night. CQ Roll Call immigration reporter Suzanne Monyak reports on the sharp blow to Biden’s effort to hit reset on the government’s immigration enforcement priorities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Biden administration’s 100-day deportation moratorium was blocked indefinitely in court on Tuesday night. CQ Roll Call immigration reporter Suzanne Monyak reports on the sharp blow to Biden’s effort to hit reset on the government’s immigration enforcement priorities.

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]]> 184 Health: Becerra touts record as GOP targets HHS nomination President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra, on Tuesday appeared for his first of two Senate confirmation hearings before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. CQ Roll Call health care reporter Mary Ellen McIntire reports on his testimony as Republican senators needle his record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:34:05 -0000 Health: Becerra touts record as GOP targets HHS nomination full CQ Roll Call President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra, on Tuesday appeared for his first of two Senate confirmation hearings before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. CQ Roll Call health care reporter Mary Ellen McIntire reports on his testimony as Republican senators needle his record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra, on Tuesday appeared for his first of two Senate confirmation hearings before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. CQ Roll Call health care reporter Mary Ellen McIntire reports on his testimony as Republican senators needle his record.

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]]> 177 Interior: Haaland's nomination hearing and the Keystone XL pipeline New Mexico Democrat Deb Haaland would be the first Native American to serve as secretary of the Interior Department if she is confirmed by the Senate. At a hearing on Tuesday, Haaland faced questions from GOP senators from oil, gas and coal states on her views on fossil fuel energy. Reporter Ben Hulac has more on the hurdles for her nomination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Feb 2021 20:39:31 -0000 Interior: Haaland's nomination hearing and the Keystone XL pipeline full CQ Roll Call New Mexico Democrat Deb Haaland would be the first Native American to serve as secretary of the Interior Department if she is confirmed by the Senate. At a hearing on Tuesday, Haaland faced questions from GOP senators from oil, gas and coal states on her views on fossil fuel energy. Reporter Ben Hulac has more on the hurdles for her nomination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices New Mexico Democrat Deb Haaland would be the first Native American to serve as secretary of the Interior Department if she is confirmed by the Senate. At a hearing on Tuesday, Haaland faced questions from GOP senators from oil, gas and coal states on her views on fossil fuel energy. Reporter Ben Hulac has more on the hurdles for her nomination.

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]]> 176 Health: Vaccine signup struggles highlight state and federal challenges The Biden administration’s new programs to get COVID-19 vaccines to pharmacies, long-term care centers and other sites are meant to ease state vaccine distribution — but in some cases they are having the opposite effect. States are calling for more coordination. CQ Roll Call health care reporter Ariel Cohen has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:30:41 -0000 Health: Vaccine signup struggles highlight state and federal challenges full CQ Roll Call The Biden administration’s new programs to get COVID-19 vaccines to pharmacies, long-term care centers and other sites are meant to ease state vaccine distribution — but in some cases they are having the opposite effect. States are calling for more coordination. CQ Roll Call health care reporter Ariel Cohen has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Biden administration’s new programs to get COVID-19 vaccines to pharmacies, long-term care centers and other sites are meant to ease state vaccine distribution — but in some cases they are having the opposite effect. States are calling for more coordination. CQ Roll Call health care reporter Ariel Cohen has more.

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]]> 197 Budget deep dive: Tanden in hot water over confirmation Neera Tanden, the nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget, is facing an uphill battle to get confirmed after multiple senators, including West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin III, came out against her nomination. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down where the opposition comes from, what her chances of getting confirmed are and who would be a likely replacement if the White House can’t get enough votes to confirm her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:20:28 -0000 Budget deep dive: Tanden in hot water over confirmation full CQ Roll Call Neera Tanden, the nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget, is facing an uphill battle to get confirmed after multiple senators, including West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin III, came out against her nomination. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down where the opposition comes from, what her chances of getting confirmed are and who would be a likely replacement if the White House can’t get enough votes to confirm her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Neera Tanden, the nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget, is facing an uphill battle to get confirmed after multiple senators, including West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin III, came out against her nomination. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down where the opposition comes from, what her chances of getting confirmed are and who would be a likely replacement if the White House can’t get enough votes to confirm her.

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]]> 1049 Fintech Beat: Kyckr gives the scoop on anti-money laundering compliance Kyckr CEO Ian Henderson joins the show to share the company's latest report canvasing where anti-money laundering enforcement has taken off and why. Plus: Do local authorities tend to target international companies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Kyckr gives the scoop on anti-money laundering compliance full CQ Roll Call Kyckr CEO Ian Henderson joins the show to share the company's latest report canvasing where anti-money laundering enforcement has taken off and why. Plus: Do local authorities tend to target international companies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Kyckr CEO Ian Henderson joins the show to share the company's latest report canvasing where anti-money laundering enforcement has taken off and why. Plus: Do local authorities tend to target international companies?

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]]> 1132 Legal Affairs: Top policies highlighted in Garland's hearing Attorney general nominee Merrick Garland's confirmation hearing was a preview of coming policy fights in Congress. Among those are gun control, police accountability and voting rights. Listen to Todd Ruger's report for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Feb 2021 21:43:58 -0000 Legal Affairs: Top policies highlighted in Garland's hearing full CQ Roll Call Attorney general nominee Merrick Garland's confirmation hearing was a preview of coming policy fights in Congress. Among those are gun control, police accountability and voting rights. Listen to Todd Ruger's report for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Attorney general nominee Merrick Garland's confirmation hearing was a preview of coming policy fights in Congress. Among those are gun control, police accountability and voting rights. Listen to Todd Ruger's report for more.

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]]> 224 Transportation: Buttigieg pushes for equity in major overhaul Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is emphasizing a push for racial equity in the nation’s transportation system. CQ Roll Call transportation reporter Jessica Wehrman reports on the obstacles Buttigieg faces, and why advocates are optimistic for change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Feb 2021 21:22:45 -0000 Transportation: Buttigieg pushes for equity in major overhaul full CQ Roll Call Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is emphasizing a push for racial equity in the nation’s transportation system. CQ Roll Call transportation reporter Jessica Wehrman reports on the obstacles Buttigieg faces, and why advocates are optimistic for change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is emphasizing a push for racial equity in the nation’s transportation system. CQ Roll Call transportation reporter Jessica Wehrman reports on the obstacles Buttigieg faces, and why advocates are optimistic for change.

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]]> 190 Lobbying: Will Congress bring back earmarks? The buzz on K Street is a likely return of earmarks on Capitol Hill. CQ Roll Call lobbying reporter Kate Ackley explains the history of why earmarks were banned in Congress and the implications of their possible return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Feb 2021 21:09:56 -0000 Lobbying: Will Congress bring back earmarks? full CQ Roll Call The buzz on K Street is a likely return of earmarks on Capitol Hill. CQ Roll Call lobbying reporter Kate Ackley explains the history of why earmarks were banned in Congress and the implications of their possible return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The buzz on K Street is a likely return of earmarks on Capitol Hill. CQ Roll Call lobbying reporter Kate Ackley explains the history of why earmarks were banned in Congress and the implications of their possible return.

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]]> 180 Health: COVID negotiations could drive behavioral health policy The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for behavioral health resources and existing inadequacies in the mental health system. CQ Roll Call reporter Sandhya Raman reports on how budget reconciliation may be the most likely vehicle for changes in behavior health policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0000 Health: COVID negotiations could drive behavioral health policy full CQ Roll Call The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for behavioral health resources and existing inadequacies in the mental health system. CQ Roll Call reporter Sandhya Raman reports on how budget reconciliation may be the most likely vehicle for changes in behavior health policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for behavioral health resources and existing inadequacies in the mental health system. CQ Roll Call reporter Sandhya Raman reports on how budget reconciliation may be the most likely vehicle for changes in behavior health policy.

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]]> 222 CQ Future: US-Russia relations To hear former U.S. national intelligence officer for Russia and Eurasia Eugene Rumer tell it: “I’m not sure we even had a Russia policy during the previous four years.” This is particularly alarming when considering that for the past decade, national security has been marked by Russian aggression toward the Western world through the annexation of Crimea from the Ukraine, the undermining of U.S.-Iran relations, and the attempted assassination and subsequent arrest of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.  With the announcement of a full review of U.S.-Russia policy by President Joe Biden, we wanted to examine what the future of the U.S. relationship with Russia might look like during this administration. CQ Roll Call’s Shawn Zeller speaks with Rumer, director of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace’s Russia and Eurasia Program, for this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: US-Russia relations full CQ Roll Call To hear former U.S. national intelligence officer for Russia and Eurasia Eugene Rumer tell it: “I’m not sure we even had a Russia policy during the previous four years.” This is particularly alarming when considering that for the past decade, national security has been marked by Russian aggression toward the Western world through the annexation of Crimea from the Ukraine, the undermining of U.S.-Iran relations, and the attempted assassination and subsequent arrest of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.  With the announcement of a full review of U.S.-Russia policy by President Joe Biden, we wanted to examine what the future of the U.S. relationship with Russia might look like during this administration. CQ Roll Call’s Shawn Zeller speaks with Rumer, director of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace’s Russia and Eurasia Program, for this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To hear former U.S. national intelligence officer for Russia and Eurasia Eugene Rumer tell it: “I’m not sure we even had a Russia policy during the previous four years.” This is particularly alarming when considering that for the past decade, national security has been marked by Russian aggression toward the Western world through the annexation of Crimea from the Ukraine, the undermining of U.S.-Iran relations, and the attempted assassination and subsequent arrest of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. 

With the announcement of a full review of U.S.-Russia policy by President Joe Biden, we wanted to examine what the future of the U.S. relationship with Russia might look like during this administration. CQ Roll Call’s Shawn Zeller speaks with Rumer, director of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace’s Russia and Eurasia Program, for this episode.

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]]> 1160 Finance: The first of the Gamestop hearings Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev was the main focus of Thursday's House Committee on Financial Services hearing — the first of many on the Gamestop stock transactions last month. But what is perhaps more interesting are the topics members didn't dive into in this hearing. CQ Roll Call securities reporter Caitlin Reilly has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 Feb 2021 23:20:14 -0000 Finance: The first of the Gamestop hearings full CQ Roll Call Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev was the main focus of Thursday's House Committee on Financial Services hearing — the first of many on the Gamestop stock transactions last month. But what is perhaps more interesting are the topics members didn't dive into in this hearing. CQ Roll Call securities reporter Caitlin Reilly has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev was the main focus of Thursday's House Committee on Financial Services hearing — the first of many on the Gamestop stock transactions last month. But what is perhaps more interesting are the topics members didn't dive into in this hearing. CQ Roll Call securities reporter Caitlin Reilly has more.

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]]> 270 Tech: The fight for broadband Democrats in Congress are pushing for billions of dollars to go to a program that provides discounted laptops and hotspots to schools. CQ Roll Call reporter Dean DeChiaro breaks down the fight in Congress over making internet more accessible to students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Feb 2021 22:20:30 -0000 Tech: The fight for broadband full CQ Roll Call Democrats in Congress are pushing for billions of dollars to go to a program that provides discounted laptops and hotspots to schools. CQ Roll Call reporter Dean DeChiaro breaks down the fight in Congress over making internet more accessible to students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Democrats in Congress are pushing for billions of dollars to go to a program that provides discounted laptops and hotspots to schools. CQ Roll Call reporter Dean DeChiaro breaks down the fight in Congress over making internet more accessible to students.

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]]> 190 Health: Biden invests $1.6 billion in COVID-19 tests, genomic sequencing The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it will make investments in COVID-19 testing and tracing while waiting for lawmakers on Capitol Hill to appropriate more funds through a pandemic relief package. CQ Roll Call Ariel Cohen reports on the $1.6 billion investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Feb 2021 21:29:17 -0000 Health: Biden invests $1.6 billion in COVID-19 tests, genomic sequencing full CQ Roll Call The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it will make investments in COVID-19 testing and tracing while waiting for lawmakers on Capitol Hill to appropriate more funds through a pandemic relief package. CQ Roll Call Ariel Cohen reports on the $1.6 billion investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it will make investments in COVID-19 testing and tracing while waiting for lawmakers on Capitol Hill to appropriate more funds through a pandemic relief package. CQ Roll Call Ariel Cohen reports on the $1.6 billion investment.

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]]> 212 Political Theater: Maybe everyone just wants to move on Despite the high drama and hard feelings associated with the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, it’s unclear it will have an effect on the political coin of the realm: The next election. Senior politics correspondent Bridget Bowman and Political Editor Herb Jackson discuss some of the remaining questions about whether their votes during this latest impeachment round will come back to haunt any senators or members of the House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Feb 2021 20:15:00 -0000 Political Theater: Maybe everyone just wants to move on full CQ Roll Call Despite the high drama and hard feelings associated with the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, it’s unclear it will have an effect on the political coin of the realm: The next election. Senior politics correspondent Bridget Bowman and Political Editor Herb Jackson discuss some of the remaining questions about whether their votes during this latest impeachment round will come back to haunt any senators or members of the House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Despite the high drama and hard feelings associated with the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, it’s unclear it will have an effect on the political coin of the realm: The next election. Senior politics correspondent Bridget Bowman and Political Editor Herb Jackson discuss some of the remaining questions about whether their votes during this latest impeachment round will come back to haunt any senators or members of the House.

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]]> 1434 Defense: Breaking down Pentagon proposals to curb white supremacists in military Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., told CQ Roll Call that he'll be proposing a bill Thursday to codify the Pentagon recommendations for preventing white supremacists from enlisting in the military. Listen to reporter John Donnelly for more on the report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Feb 2021 21:59:30 -0000 Defense: Breaking down Pentagon proposals to curb white supremacists in military full CQ Roll Call Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., told CQ Roll Call that he'll be proposing a bill Thursday to codify the Pentagon recommendations for preventing white supremacists from enlisting in the military. Listen to reporter John Donnelly for more on the report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., told CQ Roll Call that he'll be proposing a bill Thursday to codify the Pentagon recommendations for preventing white supremacists from enlisting in the military. Listen to reporter John Donnelly for more on the report.

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]]> 292 Immigration: Visa programs face tougher road in upcoming overhaul proposal Democratic lawmakers are expected to introduce legislation later this week to overhaul the immigration system. CQ Roll Call immigration reporter Suzanne Monyak reports on what to expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:27:08 -0000 Immigration: Visa programs face tougher road in upcoming overhaul proposal full CQ Roll Call Democratic lawmakers are expected to introduce legislation later this week to overhaul the immigration system. CQ Roll Call immigration reporter Suzanne Monyak reports on what to expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Democratic lawmakers are expected to introduce legislation later this week to overhaul the immigration system. CQ Roll Call immigration reporter Suzanne Monyak reports on what to expect.

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]]> 190 Budget deep dive: Teeing up COVID-19 relief package for debate next week The House Budget Committee is set to assemble the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package this week through the budget reconciliation process. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Paul M. Krawzak discuss the latest around the relief measure and look ahead to other parts of the reconciliation process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:32:00 -0000 Budget deep dive: Teeing up COVID-19 relief package for debate next week full CQ Roll Call The House Budget Committee is set to assemble the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package this week through the budget reconciliation process. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Paul M. Krawzak discuss the latest around the relief measure and look ahead to other parts of the reconciliation process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House Budget Committee is set to assemble the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package this week through the budget reconciliation process. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Paul M. Krawzak discuss the latest around the relief measure and look ahead to other parts of the reconciliation process.

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]]> 1174 Fintech Beat: Silicon Valley Bank on financing startups, ESG and the future of risk Silicon Valley Bank CEO Greg Becker and top lawyer Michael Zuckert join Fintech Beat along with Kate Waldock and YeshaYadav to discuss the ins and outs of one of the most influential banks in the innovation economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Silicon Valley Bank on financing startups, ESG and the future of risk full CQ Roll Call Silicon Valley Bank CEO Greg Becker and top lawyer Michael Zuckert join Fintech Beat along with Kate Waldock and YeshaYadav to discuss the ins and outs of one of the most influential banks in the innovation economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Silicon Valley Bank CEO Greg Becker and top lawyer Michael Zuckert join Fintech Beat along with Kate Waldock and YeshaYadav to discuss the ins and outs of one of the most influential banks in the innovation economy.

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]]> 2117 Immigration: Border crossings on the rise The latest data on border arrests show an increase last month, raising concerns that more asylum seekers and immigrant-hopefuls are heading to the border now that President Biden is in office. CQ Roll Call's Suzanne Monyak reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:02:19 -0000 Immigration: Border crossings on the rise full CQ Roll Call The latest data on border arrests show an increase last month, raising concerns that more asylum seekers and immigrant-hopefuls are heading to the border now that President Biden is in office. CQ Roll Call's Suzanne Monyak reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The latest data on border arrests show an increase last month, raising concerns that more asylum seekers and immigrant-hopefuls are heading to the border now that President Biden is in office. CQ Roll Call's Suzanne Monyak reports.

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]]> 153 Equal Time: What's next on immigration, an issue that's personal, political -- and complicated Immigration policy is one of President Biden's top priorities. He has signed five executive orders and issued another four statements and proclamations — in less than two weeks — that include: upping the annual number of refugees allowed into the country nearly tenfold, seeking to reunify families that were separated at the border, stopping construction of the border wall, and looking at access to the legal system for immigrants. Mary C. Curtis speaks to former immigration advocate and senior director for Obama's White House Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Muñoz about the past, present and future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Equal Time: What's next on immigration, an issue that's personal, political -- and complicated full CQ Roll Call Immigration policy is one of President Biden's top priorities. He has signed five executive orders and issued another four statements and proclamations — in less than two weeks — that include: upping the annual number of refugees allowed into the country nearly tenfold, seeking to reunify families that were separated at the border, stopping construction of the border wall, and looking at access to the legal system for immigrants. Mary C. Curtis speaks to former immigration advocate and senior director for Obama's White House Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Muñoz about the past, present and future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Immigration policy is one of President Biden's top priorities. He has signed five executive orders and issued another four statements and proclamations — in less than two weeks — that include: upping the annual number of refugees allowed into the country nearly tenfold, seeking to reunify families that were separated at the border, stopping construction of the border wall, and looking at access to the legal system for immigrants. Mary C. Curtis speaks to former immigration advocate and senior director for Obama's White House Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Muñoz about the past, present and future.

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]]> 1935 Political Theater: Political Theater goes to 'The Circus' Showtime’s political documentary series “The Circus” wants to capture, in the words of co-host John Heilemann, the “big, giant chaotic, nightmarish stew” of our politics. At Political Theater, we’re pretty down with that. Heilemann and co-host Jennifer Palmieri join the podcast to discuss their approach to the Jan. 6 insurrection, the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump, political violence and democracy’s “second chance.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 10 Feb 2021 21:15:19 -0000 Political Theater: Political Theater goes to 'The Circus' full CQ Roll Call Showtime’s political documentary series “The Circus” wants to capture, in the words of co-host John Heilemann, the “big, giant chaotic, nightmarish stew” of our politics. At Political Theater, we’re pretty down with that. Heilemann and co-host Jennifer Palmieri join the podcast to discuss their approach to the Jan. 6 insurrection, the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump, political violence and democracy’s “second chance.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Showtime’s political documentary series “The Circus” wants to capture, in the words of co-host John Heilemann, the “big, giant chaotic, nightmarish stew” of our politics. At Political Theater, we’re pretty down with that. Heilemann and co-host Jennifer Palmieri join the podcast to discuss their approach to the Jan. 6 insurrection, the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump, political violence and democracy’s “second chance.”

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]]> 1731 Environment: Biden's choice to head EPA advances to Senate floor The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted Tuesday to advance Michael Regan, President Joe Biden's nominee for EPA administrator, to the Senate floor for a confirmation vote. CQ Roll Call's Joseph Morton reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Feb 2021 19:31:53 -0000 Environment: Biden's choice to head EPA advances to Senate floor full CQ Roll Call The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted Tuesday to advance Michael Regan, President Joe Biden's nominee for EPA administrator, to the Senate floor for a confirmation vote. CQ Roll Call's Joseph Morton reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted Tuesday to advance Michael Regan, President Joe Biden's nominee for EPA administrator, to the Senate floor for a confirmation vote. CQ Roll Call's Joseph Morton reports.

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]]> 153 Lobbying: K Street uses its muscle to try to open schools Parents with advocacy chops are tapping into their political prowess to get schools in the DC area to open their doors to students. CQ Roll Call's Kate Ackley reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:31:53 -0000 Lobbying: K Street uses its muscle to try to open schools full CQ Roll Call Parents with advocacy chops are tapping into their political prowess to get schools in the DC area to open their doors to students. CQ Roll Call's Kate Ackley reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Parents with advocacy chops are tapping into their political prowess to get schools in the DC area to open their doors to students. CQ Roll Call's Kate Ackley reports.

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]]> 228 Budget deep dive: House Democrats tinker with $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan House Democrats are barreling ahead with the budget reconciliation process, with committees spending the week marking up their portions of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan. But major changes are coming — with tax rebate checks aimed at lower-income households and additional aid for restaurants and airlines. And a Congressional Budget Office price tag of $54 billion for the $15 minimum wage proposal puts that provision at risk. CQ Roll Call’s Peter Cohn and David Lerman discuss the latest on the COVID-19 relief package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:27:00 -0000 Budget deep dive: House Democrats tinker with $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan full CQ Roll Call House Democrats are barreling ahead with the budget reconciliation process, with committees spending the week marking up their portions of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan. But major changes are coming — with tax rebate checks aimed at lower-income households and additional aid for restaurants and airlines. And a Congressional Budget Office price tag of $54 billion for the $15 minimum wage proposal puts that provision at risk. CQ Roll Call’s Peter Cohn and David Lerman discuss the latest on the COVID-19 relief package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House Democrats are barreling ahead with the budget reconciliation process, with committees spending the week marking up their portions of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan. But major changes are coming — with tax rebate checks aimed at lower-income households and additional aid for restaurants and airlines. And a Congressional Budget Office price tag of $54 billion for the $15 minimum wage proposal puts that provision at risk. CQ Roll Call’s Peter Cohn and David Lerman discuss the latest on the COVID-19 relief package.

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]]> 1044 Tech: Congress takes aim at Section 230 Democratic Sens. Mark Warner, Mazie Hirono and Amy Klobuchar introduced a new bill Friday and CQ Roll Call's Dean DeChiaro has more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0000 Tech: Congress takes aim at Section 230 full CQ Roll Call Democratic Sens. Mark Warner, Mazie Hirono and Amy Klobuchar introduced a new bill Friday and CQ Roll Call's Dean DeChiaro has more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Democratic Sens. Mark Warner, Mazie Hirono and Amy Klobuchar introduced a new bill Friday and CQ Roll Call's Dean DeChiaro has more details.

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]]> 182 Budget: House Democrats begin to craft the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid package Nine committees have begun drafting bills for committee markups this week. And there were some surprises. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman previews what to expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Feb 2021 22:34:32 -0000 Budget: House Democrats begin to craft the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid package full CQ Roll Call Nine committees have begun drafting bills for committee markups this week. And there were some surprises. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman previews what to expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Nine committees have begun drafting bills for committee markups this week. And there were some surprises. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman previews what to expect.

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]]> 356 Congress: Wither the $15 an hour minimum wage? The GOP is against President Biden's plan to universally raise the nation's minimum wage to $15 an hour. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller reports on the economic implications of not lifting the current rate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:43:27 -0000 Congress: Wither the $15 an hour minimum wage? full CQ Roll Call The GOP is against President Biden's plan to universally raise the nation's minimum wage to $15 an hour. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller reports on the economic implications of not lifting the current rate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The GOP is against President Biden's plan to universally raise the nation's minimum wage to $15 an hour. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller reports on the economic implications of not lifting the current rate.


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]]> 205 Health: Medicaid may face changes Even before President Joe Biden nominates someone to lead the federal Medicare and Medicaid agency, the administration and Congress are taking steps to unwind former President Donald Trump's Medicaid legacy. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Feb 2021 20:34:45 -0000 Health: Medicaid may face changes full CQ Roll Call Even before President Joe Biden nominates someone to lead the federal Medicare and Medicaid agency, the administration and Congress are taking steps to unwind former President Donald Trump's Medicaid legacy. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Even before President Joe Biden nominates someone to lead the federal Medicare and Medicaid agency, the administration and Congress are taking steps to unwind former President Donald Trump's Medicaid legacy. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman reports.

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]]> 238 Defense: The military's connection to the insurrection at the Capitol More than 20 percent of those rioters who turned out on January 6 had some affiliation with the military. CQ Roll Call's John Donnelly reports on how Congress and the Pentagon is trying to root out violent extremism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0000 Defense: The military's connection to the insurrection at the Capitol full CQ Roll Call More than 20 percent of those rioters who turned out on January 6 had some affiliation with the military. CQ Roll Call's John Donnelly reports on how Congress and the Pentagon is trying to root out violent extremism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices More than 20 percent of those rioters who turned out on January 6 had some affiliation with the military. CQ Roll Call's John Donnelly reports on how Congress and the Pentagon is trying to root out violent extremism.

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]]> 326 Budget: The week that was House votes on final budget adoption as Democrats meet with President Biden ahead of frenetic markup schedule next week. CQ Roll Call's Paul Krawzak reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Feb 2021 19:59:07 -0000 Budget: The week that was full CQ Roll Call House votes on final budget adoption as Democrats meet with President Biden ahead of frenetic markup schedule next week. CQ Roll Call's Paul Krawzak reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House votes on final budget adoption as Democrats meet with President Biden ahead of frenetic markup schedule next week. CQ Roll Call's Paul Krawzak reports.

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]]> 265 Immigration: DHS will pause lottery for highly skilled workers The Biden administration places the pause button on H1B visas via lottery. CQ Roll Call's Suzanne Monyak reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Feb 2021 19:58:03 -0000 Immigration: DHS will pause lottery for highly skilled workers full CQ Roll Call The Biden administration places the pause button on H1B visas via lottery. CQ Roll Call's Suzanne Monyak reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Biden administration places the pause button on H1B visas via lottery. CQ Roll Call's Suzanne Monyak reports.

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]]> 164 CQ Future: US-China relations Rethinking America's policies toward China is one area that has bipartisan support in Washington these days. China's emergence as an economic superpower on the world stage — coupled with its aggressive stance toward Hong Kong, Taiwan and anything resembling human rights — has Asia experts examining how tough the U.S. should be. A new administration provides a window of opportunity to change directions. Michael Beckley, author of "Unrivaled: Why America Will Remain the World's Sole Superpower," talks with CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: US-China relations full CQ Roll Call Rethinking America's policies toward China is one area that has bipartisan support in Washington these days. China's emergence as an economic superpower on the world stage — coupled with its aggressive stance toward Hong Kong, Taiwan and anything resembling human rights — has Asia experts examining how tough the U.S. should be. A new administration provides a window of opportunity to change directions. Michael Beckley, author of "Unrivaled: Why America Will Remain the World's Sole Superpower," talks with CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Rethinking America's policies toward China is one area that has bipartisan support in Washington these days. China's emergence as an economic superpower on the world stage — coupled with its aggressive stance toward Hong Kong, Taiwan and anything resembling human rights — has Asia experts examining how tough the U.S. should be. A new administration provides a window of opportunity to change directions. Michael Beckley, author of "Unrivaled: Why America Will Remain the World's Sole Superpower," talks with CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller on this episode.

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]]> 1499 Political Theater: Just how long will the U.S. Capitol look like a militarized zone? Amid a pandemic, an impeachment trial, an economic crisis and the fallout over the Jan. 6 armed attack on the Capitol, Congress is trying to figure out how much enhanced security, and in what form, is necessary to protect lawmakers, staff and eventually the public, who at some point will be let back onto the complex. D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton speaks to us about balancing the needs of security and access. And Katherine Tully McManus talks about her discussions with House Appropriations Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro about how to fund what Congress needs to stay safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 04 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: Just how long will the U.S. Capitol look like a militarized zone? full CQ Roll Call Amid a pandemic, an impeachment trial, an economic crisis and the fallout over the Jan. 6 armed attack on the Capitol, Congress is trying to figure out how much enhanced security, and in what form, is necessary to protect lawmakers, staff and eventually the public, who at some point will be let back onto the complex. D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton speaks to us about balancing the needs of security and access. And Katherine Tully McManus talks about her discussions with House Appropriations Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro about how to fund what Congress needs to stay safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Amid a pandemic, an impeachment trial, an economic crisis and the fallout over the Jan. 6 armed attack on the Capitol, Congress is trying to figure out how much enhanced security, and in what form, is necessary to protect lawmakers, staff and eventually the public, who at some point will be let back onto the complex. D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton speaks to us about balancing the needs of security and access. And Katherine Tully McManus talks about her discussions with House Appropriations Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro about how to fund what Congress needs to stay safe.

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]]> 1589 Economy: Study says Biden's $1.9 trillion plan will help the economy A Penn Wharton Budget Model says Biden’s $1.9T plan will expand the economy this year but the big $1,400 rebate checks will have limited impact. CQ Roll Call's Doug Sword reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Feb 2021 19:03:32 -0000 Economy: Study says Biden's $1.9 trillion plan will help the economy full CQ Roll Call A Penn Wharton Budget Model says Biden’s $1.9T plan will expand the economy this year but the big $1,400 rebate checks will have limited impact. CQ Roll Call's Doug Sword reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A Penn Wharton Budget Model says Biden’s $1.9T plan will expand the economy this year but the big $1,400 rebate checks will have limited impact. CQ Roll Call's Doug Sword reports.




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]]> 198 Health: Congress investigates COVID-19 vaccine rollout The vaccine rollout has been fractured and botched. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp reports on how the absence of a national strategy has hampered the vaccine distribution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Feb 2021 21:33:20 -0000 Health: Congress investigates COVID-19 vaccine rollout full CQ Roll Call The vaccine rollout has been fractured and botched. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp reports on how the absence of a national strategy has hampered the vaccine distribution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The vaccine rollout has been fractured and botched. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp reports on how the absence of a national strategy has hampered the vaccine distribution.

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]]> 169 Transportation: A very troubled industry Pete Buttigieg was confirmed as Transportation secretary on Tuesday as transportation industries are demanding $130 billion in COVID-19 aid to help keep them afloat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Feb 2021 20:07:08 -0000 Transportation: A very troubled industry full CQ Roll Call Pete Buttigieg was confirmed as Transportation secretary on Tuesday as transportation industries are demanding $130 billion in COVID-19 aid to help keep them afloat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Pete Buttigieg was confirmed as Transportation secretary on Tuesday as transportation industries are demanding $130 billion in COVID-19 aid to help keep them afloat.

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]]> 172 Immigration: Biden to sign three executive orders President Biden has wasted no time in undoing former President Trump's policies on immigration and migrants. CQ Roll Call's Suzanne Monyak reports on the latest round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:09:10 -0000 Immigration: Biden to sign three executive orders full CQ Roll Call President Biden has wasted no time in undoing former President Trump's policies on immigration and migrants. CQ Roll Call's Suzanne Monyak reports on the latest round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Biden has wasted no time in undoing former President Trump's policies on immigration and migrants. CQ Roll Call's Suzanne Monyak reports on the latest round.

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]]> 193 Budget deep dive: Can the $618 billion GOP relief plan push the needle on bipartisanship? Ten Republican senators released a $618 billion COVID-19 relief plan before meeting with President Joe Biden on Monday. Their alternative package cuts many Democratic priorities. Meanwhile, Democrats released a budget resolution to fast-track their COVID-19 relief bill through the budget reconciliation process — a move House Republicans are expected to reject. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss how these recent moves will affect the chances of bipartisan cooperation on COVID-19 relief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:05:58 -0000 Budget deep dive: Can the $618 billion GOP relief plan push the needle on bipartisanship? full CQ Roll Call Ten Republican senators released a $618 billion COVID-19 relief plan before meeting with President Joe Biden on Monday. Their alternative package cuts many Democratic priorities. Meanwhile, Democrats released a budget resolution to fast-track their COVID-19 relief bill through the budget reconciliation process — a move House Republicans are expected to reject. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss how these recent moves will affect the chances of bipartisan cooperation on COVID-19 relief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ten Republican senators released a $618 billion COVID-19 relief plan before meeting with President Joe Biden on Monday. Their alternative package cuts many Democratic priorities. Meanwhile, Democrats released a budget resolution to fast-track their COVID-19 relief bill through the budget reconciliation process — a move House Republicans are expected to reject. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss how these recent moves will affect the chances of bipartisan cooperation on COVID-19 relief.

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]]> 1100 Fintech Beat: Tackling bias with math and Zest Fintech Beat talks with Zest AI's top executives to learn about the role of machine learning software in credit underwriting and whether better math can lead to better outcomes when it comes to tackling racial bias in lending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Tackling bias with math and Zest full CQ Roll Call Fintech Beat talks with Zest AI's top executives to learn about the role of machine learning software in credit underwriting and whether better math can lead to better outcomes when it comes to tackling racial bias in lending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fintech Beat talks with Zest AI's top executives to learn about the role of machine learning software in credit underwriting and whether better math can lead to better outcomes when it comes to tackling racial bias in lending.

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]]> 1466 Health: Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine moves forward Johnson & Johnson released good news about its single injection vaccine and expects to produce 100 million doses by July. CQ Roll Call's Ariel Cohen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 Jan 2021 18:13:21 -0000 Health: Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine moves forward full CQ Roll Call Johnson & Johnson released good news about its single injection vaccine and expects to produce 100 million doses by July. CQ Roll Call's Ariel Cohen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Johnson & Johnson released good news about its single injection vaccine and expects to produce 100 million doses by July. CQ Roll Call's Ariel Cohen reports.

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]]> 153 Environment: Pingree's plans for Interior-Environment spending The House Appropriations Committee announced that Rep. Chellie Pingree will be taking over the subcommittee responsible for Interior and Environment appropriations, bringing a focus on climate change and reversing Trump-era policies to the appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0000 Environment: Pingree's plans for Interior-Environment spending full CQ Roll Call The House Appropriations Committee announced that Rep. Chellie Pingree will be taking over the subcommittee responsible for Interior and Environment appropriations, bringing a focus on climate change and reversing Trump-era policies to the appropriations process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House Appropriations Committee announced that Rep. Chellie Pingree will be taking over the subcommittee responsible for Interior and Environment appropriations, bringing a focus on climate change and reversing Trump-era policies to the appropriations process.

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]]> 187 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: "If racism is a lie, how has it been sustained, institutionalized and structured in America?" Racial equity is front and center for the Biden administration. That said, how does the nation begin to dismantle centuries of ingrained policies? Mary C. Curtis talks to award-winning social change agent Dr. Gail C. Christopher in this episode. Christopher has some compelling ideas and is working with Congress to try to change policies that enable racism and inequity to flourish, and transform a belief system that values some lives over others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 28 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: "If racism is a lie, how has it been sustained, institutionalized and structured in America?" full CQ Roll Call Racial equity is front and center for the Biden administration. That said, how does the nation begin to dismantle centuries of ingrained policies? Mary C. Curtis talks to award-winning social change agent Dr. Gail C. Christopher in this episode. Christopher has some compelling ideas and is working with Congress to try to change policies that enable racism and inequity to flourish, and transform a belief system that values some lives over others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Racial equity is front and center for the Biden administration. That said, how does the nation begin to dismantle centuries of ingrained policies?

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]]> 1848 Housing: Biden's pick for HUD faces first big test Thursday Rep. Martha Fudge is President Biden's pick to lead the nation's housing agency. It was not her first choice and she once called the agency second tier. CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Jan 2021 22:22:03 -0000 Housing: Biden's pick for HUD faces first big test Thursday full CQ Roll Call Rep. Martha Fudge is President Biden's pick to lead the nation's housing agency. It was not her first choice and she once called the agency second tier. CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Rep. Martha Fudge is President Biden's pick to lead the nation's housing agency. It was not her first choice and she once called the agency second tier. CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa reports.

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]]> 168 Political Theater: Errol Morris on documentaries in the age of COVID-19 and chaos Documentary filmmaker Errol Morris discusses his latest movie, "My Psychedelic Love Story," history as chaos, whether Donald Trump believes his own lies, the power of first person narrative and whether any of us can ever be reliable narrators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:46:15 -0000 Political Theater: Errol Morris on documentaries in the age of COVID-19 and chaos full CQ Roll Call Documentary filmmaker Errol Morris discusses his latest movie, "My Psychedelic Love Story," history as chaos, whether Donald Trump believes his own lies, the power of first person narrative and whether any of us can ever be reliable narrators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Documentary filmmaker Errol Morris discusses his latest movie, "My Psychedelic Love Story," history as chaos, whether Donald Trump believes his own lies, the power of first person narrative and whether any of us can ever be reliable narrators.

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]]> 1265 Environment: Putting the science back in policy President Biden's executive order on Wednesday is an attempt to re-install scientific integrity to governing by taking politics out of the census, climate change and other policy issues. CQ Roll Call's Michael Macagnone reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:46:01 -0000 Environment: Putting the science back in policy full CQ Roll Call President Biden's executive order on Wednesday is an attempt to re-install scientific integrity to governing by taking politics out of the census, climate change and other policy issues. CQ Roll Call's Michael Macagnone reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Biden's executive order on Wednesday is an attempt to re-install scientific integrity to governing by taking politics out of the census, climate change and other policy issues. CQ Roll Call's Michael Macagnone reports.

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]]> 147 Tech: Battle over Section 230 Nearly 100 advocacy groups urged Biden and Congress not to revoke Section 230 to punish Big Tech for the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. CQ Roll Call's Dean DeChiaro reports on how these groups said removing this law would place free expression and marginalized communities in peril. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:40:25 -0000 Tech: Battle over Section 230 full CQ Roll Call Nearly 100 advocacy groups urged Biden and Congress not to revoke Section 230 to punish Big Tech for the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. CQ Roll Call's Dean DeChiaro reports on how these groups said removing this law would place free expression and marginalized communities in peril. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Nearly 100 advocacy groups urged Biden and Congress not to revoke Section 230 to punish Big Tech for the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. CQ Roll Call's Dean DeChiaro reports on how these groups said removing this law would place free expression and marginalized communities in peril.

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]]> 191 Budget deep dive: Biden weighs strategy for COVID-19 relief Republicans are already signaling that they don’t support the Biden administration’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan, potentially forcing Democrats to pass it through budget reconciliation. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the state of COVID-19 aid talks, how this is President Biden’s first big test and the timetable Republicans have to strike a bipartisan deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:24:02 -0000 Budget deep dive: Biden weighs strategy for COVID-19 relief full CQ Roll Call Republicans are already signaling that they don’t support the Biden administration’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan, potentially forcing Democrats to pass it through budget reconciliation. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the state of COVID-19 aid talks, how this is President Biden’s first big test and the timetable Republicans have to strike a bipartisan deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Republicans are already signaling that they don’t support the Biden administration’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan, potentially forcing Democrats to pass it through budget reconciliation. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the state of COVID-19 aid talks, how this is President Biden’s first big test and the timetable Republicans have to strike a bipartisan deal.

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]]> 1089 Fintech Beat: Ben Mezrich on the Winklevoss twins and Bitcoin Amias Gerety interviews Ben Mezrich, author of the nonfiction account on which the movie "The Social Network" was based, about his latest book on Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss' foray into Bitcoin and his opinion on the cryptocurrency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:06:43 -0000 Fintech Beat: Ben Mezrich on the Winklevoss twins and Bitcoin full CQ Roll Call Amias Gerety interviews Ben Mezrich, author of the nonfiction account on which the movie "The Social Network" was based, about his latest book on Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss' foray into Bitcoin and his opinion on the cryptocurrency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Amias Gerety interviews Ben Mezrich, author of the nonfiction account on which the movie "The Social Network" was based, about his latest book on Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss' foray into Bitcoin and his opinion on the cryptocurrency.

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]]> 1723 Health: Biden pushes his vision on health policy President Biden is revamping many health policies to fight COVID-19 and other issues leftover from his predecessor. The plan is to announce them Thursday. CQ Roll Call's Lauren Clason reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 25 Jan 2021 21:20:10 -0000 Health: Biden pushes his vision on health policy full CQ Roll Call President Biden is revamping many health policies to fight COVID-19 and other issues leftover from his predecessor. The plan is to announce them Thursday. CQ Roll Call's Lauren Clason reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Biden is revamping many health policies to fight COVID-19 and other issues leftover from his predecessor. The plan is to announce them Thursday. CQ Roll Call's Lauren Clason reports.

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]]> 165 Economy: Senate panel to hear from Commerce nominee on Tuesday President Biden's choice for commerce secretary, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo, appears before a Senate panel on Tuesday. If she is approved, Biden will lean on her to help implement his economic recovery plan. CQ Roll Call's Michael Macagnone reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 25 Jan 2021 21:19:58 -0000 Economy: Senate panel to hear from Commerce nominee on Tuesday full CQ Roll Call President Biden's choice for commerce secretary, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo, appears before a Senate panel on Tuesday. If she is approved, Biden will lean on her to help implement his economic recovery plan. CQ Roll Call's Michael Macagnone reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Biden's choice for commerce secretary, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo, appears before a Senate panel on Tuesday. If she is approved, Biden will lean on her to help implement his economic recovery plan. CQ Roll Call's Michael Macagnone reports.

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]]> 138 Defense: Democrats also eye legislation to protect transgender troops The president on Monday reversed a Trump-era ban on transgender troops serving in the military. And this time there is movement afoot to change the law to lock in this policy. CQ Roll Call's John Donnelly reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 25 Jan 2021 20:23:39 -0000 Defense: Democrats also eye legislation to protect transgender troops full CQ Roll Call The president on Monday reversed a Trump-era ban on transgender troops serving in the military. And this time there is movement afoot to change the law to lock in this policy. CQ Roll Call's John Donnelly reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The president on Monday reversed a Trump-era ban on transgender troops serving in the military. And this time there is movement afoot to change the law to lock in this policy. CQ Roll Call's John Donnelly reports.

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]]> 246 Lobbying: K Street sharpens its focus Possibility of bipartisan deals on health care, immigration and infrastructure has lobbyists on K Street humming. CQ Roll Call's Kate Ackley reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:25:59 -0000 Lobbying: K Street sharpens its focus full CQ Roll Call Possibility of bipartisan deals on health care, immigration and infrastructure has lobbyists on K Street humming. CQ Roll Call's Kate Ackley reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Possibility of bipartisan deals on health care, immigration and infrastructure has lobbyists on K Street humming. CQ Roll Call's Kate Ackley reports.

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]]> 376 Health: The latest on COVID-19 vaccines There's been a flurry of news on COVID-19 vaccines this week. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp reports on what is new about supply and demand as well as the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:41:53 -0000 Health: The latest on COVID-19 vaccines full CQ Roll Call There's been a flurry of news on COVID-19 vaccines this week. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp reports on what is new about supply and demand as well as the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There's been a flurry of news on COVID-19 vaccines this week. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp reports on what is new about supply and demand as well as the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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]]> 176 Economy: Biden continues his flurry of executive orders The most recent executive orders from the new president focus on the economy and CQ Roll Call's Doug Sword unpacks the new policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:43:18 -0000 Economy: Biden continues his flurry of executive orders full CQ Roll Call The most recent executive orders from the new president focus on the economy and CQ Roll Call's Doug Sword unpacks the new policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The most recent executive orders from the new president focus on the economy and CQ Roll Call's Doug Sword unpacks the new policies.

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]]> 266 Financial Services: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen The Senate Finance Committee voted 26 to zero to approve President Biden's historic choice of the first woman Treasury Secretary, CQ Roll Call's Doug Sword reports on Janet Yellen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:28:04 -0000 Financial Services: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen full CQ Roll Call The Senate Finance Committee voted 26 to zero to approve President Biden's historic choice of the first woman Treasury Secretary, CQ Roll Call's Doug Sword reports on Janet Yellen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Senate Finance Committee voted 26 to zero to approve President Biden's historic choice of the first woman Treasury Secretary, CQ Roll Call's Doug Sword reports on Janet Yellen.


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]]> 198 CQ Future: COVID-19 aid Democrats have a trick up their sleeve and are planning a budget blitz. CQ Roll Call’s Shawn Zeller speaks to budget reporter Paul Krawzak on how budget reconciliation can be used to pass a new COVID-19 aid package, and how the change in precedent might affect both parties in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: COVID-19 aid full CQ Roll Call Democrats have a trick up their sleeve and are planning a budget blitz. CQ Roll Call’s Shawn Zeller speaks to budget reporter Paul Krawzak on how budget reconciliation can be used to pass a new COVID-19 aid package, and how the change in precedent might affect both parties in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Democrats have a trick up their sleeve and are planning a budget blitz. CQ Roll Call’s Shawn Zeller speaks to budget reporter Paul Krawzak on how budget reconciliation can be used to pass a new COVID-19 aid package, and how the change in precedent might affect both parties in the future.

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]]> 1036 Political Theater's The Transition: The ‘Against all odds’ inauguration The presidency of Donald Trump is over. The presidency of Joe Biden has started. The inauguration happened -- against all odds, is how one staffer succintly put it. Despite a pandemic, an attack on the Capitol, unprecedented security and uncertainty, the show went on. Listen to the members of Congress, guests, volunteers, staffers and our own team about the long transition that is now, officially, over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Jan 2021 22:56:00 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: The ‘Against all odds’ inauguration full CQ Roll Call The presidency of Donald Trump is over. The presidency of Joe Biden has started. The inauguration happened -- against all odds, is how one staffer succintly put it. Despite a pandemic, an attack on the Capitol, unprecedented security and uncertainty, the show went on. Listen to the members of Congress, guests, volunteers, staffers and our own team about the long transition that is now, officially, over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The presidency of Donald Trump is over. The presidency of Joe Biden has started. The inauguration happened -- against all odds, is how one staffer succintly put it. Despite a pandemic, an attack on the Capitol, unprecedented security and uncertainty, the show went on. Listen to the members of Congress, guests, volunteers, staffers and our own team about the long transition that is now, officially, over.

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]]> 1237 Immigration: Biden renounces Trump administration's policies On his first day in office, President Joe Biden will sign a number of executive orders on immigration, many of which roll back the very restrictive policies put forth by his predecessor. CQ Roll Call's Camila DeChalus reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Jan 2021 19:40:30 -0000 Immigration: Biden renounces Trump administration's policies full CQ Roll Call On his first day in office, President Joe Biden will sign a number of executive orders on immigration, many of which roll back the very restrictive policies put forth by his predecessor. CQ Roll Call's Camila DeChalus reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On his first day in office, President Joe Biden will sign a number of executive orders on immigration, many of which roll back the very restrictive policies put forth by his predecessor. CQ Roll Call's Camila DeChalus reports.

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]]> 197 Transportation: Mayor Pete comes to Washington The president's secretary of Transportation pick, Pete Buttigieg, on Thursday faces a panel of senators eager to hear how he hopes to improve U.S. infrastructure and reinvigorate a transportation system that has been hobbled by a global pandemic. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:36:27 -0000 Transportation: Mayor Pete comes to Washington full CQ Roll Call The president's secretary of Transportation pick, Pete Buttigieg, on Thursday faces a panel of senators eager to hear how he hopes to improve U.S. infrastructure and reinvigorate a transportation system that has been hobbled by a global pandemic. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The president's secretary of Transportation pick, Pete Buttigieg, on Thursday faces a panel of senators eager to hear how he hopes to improve U.S. infrastructure and reinvigorate a transportation system that has been hobbled by a global pandemic. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman reports.

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]]> 151 Transportation: Rolling back Trump policies President Joe Biden essentially declared a cease-fire in the Trump administration's war with California, ordering his administration to review two Trump-era rules aimed at loosening greenhouse gas emissions requirements in automobiles. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:32:09 -0000 Transportation: Rolling back Trump policies full CQ Roll Call President Joe Biden essentially declared a cease-fire in the Trump administration's war with California, ordering his administration to review two Trump-era rules aimed at loosening greenhouse gas emissions requirements in automobiles. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Joe Biden essentially declared a cease-fire in the Trump administration's war with California, ordering his administration to review two Trump-era rules aimed at loosening greenhouse gas emissions requirements in automobiles. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman reports.

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]]> 142 Congress: Trade groups and political risk The insurrection on January 6 against Congress has many companies rethinking corporate PACS. CQ Roll Call's Kate Ackley reports on the latest changes in giving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Jan 2021 22:01:06 -0000 Congress: Trade groups and political risk full CQ Roll Call The insurrection on January 6 against Congress has many companies rethinking corporate PACS. CQ Roll Call's Kate Ackley reports on the latest changes in giving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The insurrection on January 6 against Congress has many companies rethinking corporate PACS. CQ Roll Call's Kate Ackley reports on the latest changes in giving.

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]]> 329 Political Theater's The Transition: A new chapter for ‘America's Big Day’ Presidential inauguration historian Jim Bendat discusses the unprecedented preparations of Wednesday's inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, from the unnerving amount of security in the wake of the Jan. 6th attack on the Capitol to Donald Trump's decision to snub the ceremony, from the symbolism of some of the performers to the importance of persevering in democracy's rituals amid tragedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Jan 2021 20:27:10 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: A new chapter for ‘America's Big Day’ full CQ Roll Call Presidential inauguration historian Jim Bendat discusses the unprecedented preparations of Wednesday's inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, from the unnerving amount of security in the wake of the Jan. 6th attack on the Capitol to Donald Trump's decision to snub the ceremony, from the symbolism of some of the performers to the importance of persevering in democracy's rituals amid tragedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Presidential inauguration historian Jim Bendat discusses the unprecedented preparations of Wednesday's inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, from the unnerving amount of security in the wake of the Jan. 6th attack on the Capitol to Donald Trump's decision to snub the ceremony, from the symbolism of some of the performers to the importance of persevering in democracy's rituals amid tragedy.

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]]> 1038 Budget deep dive: The Biden administration goes big on COVID-19 relief The Biden administration has put forth a $1.9 trillion proposal for COVID-19 relief. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down what is in the proposal and talk about what the trajectory is for passing the bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Jan 2021 15:59:06 -0000 Budget deep dive: The Biden administration goes big on COVID-19 relief full CQ Roll Call The Biden administration has put forth a $1.9 trillion proposal for COVID-19 relief. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down what is in the proposal and talk about what the trajectory is for passing the bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Biden administration has put forth a $1.9 trillion proposal for COVID-19 relief. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down what is in the proposal and talk about what the trajectory is for passing the bill.

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]]> 836 Fintech Beat: Coinbase and race Fintech Beat welcomes Paul Butler, Cleve Mesidor, Kathryn Judge, and Robert Greenfield to talk about Coinbase, its controversial policies on race and political engagement, and the possible implications for its IPO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Jan 2021 15:50:20 -0000 Fintech Beat: Coinbase and race full CQ Roll Call Fintech Beat welcomes Paul Butler, Cleve Mesidor, Kathryn Judge, and Robert Greenfield to talk about Coinbase, its controversial policies on race and political engagement, and the possible implications for its IPO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fintech Beat welcomes Paul Butler, Cleve Mesidor, Kathryn Judge, and Robert Greenfield to talk about Coinbase, its controversial policies on race and political engagement, and the possible implications for its IPO.

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]]> 2067 Political Theater's The Transition: Where do we go from here? As Washington gears up to host the inauguration of the 46th president of the United States next week, the country is on edge. After the January 6 insurrection on the Capitol and lawmakers, security officials are leaving nothing to chance. The city is in lockdown. So on the last Friday of President Trump's term we ask: what next? CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa speaks to election analyst Nathan Gonzales about the future of the GOP. We also speak to chief Washington correspondent Niels Lesniewski about what to expect from President-elect Joe Biden after he is sworn in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Jan 2021 22:22:28 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: Where do we go from here? full CQ Roll Call As Washington gears up to host the inauguration of the 46th president of the United States next week, the country is on edge. After the January 6 insurrection on the Capitol and lawmakers, security officials are leaving nothing to chance. The city is in lockdown. So on the last Friday of President Trump's term we ask: what next? CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa speaks to election analyst Nathan Gonzales about the future of the GOP. We also speak to chief Washington correspondent Niels Lesniewski about what to expect from President-elect Joe Biden after he is sworn in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As Washington gears up to host the inauguration of the 46th president of the United States next week, the country is on edge. After the January 6 insurrection on the Capitol and lawmakers, security officials are leaving nothing to chance. The city is in lockdown. So on the last Friday of President Trump's term we ask: what next? CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa speaks to election analyst Nathan Gonzales about the future of the GOP. We also speak to chief Washington correspondent Niels Lesniewski about what to expect from President-elect Joe Biden after he is sworn in.

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]]> 1591 Political Theater's The Transition: The ‘Who’s on First’ impeachment trial As the baseball and life philosopher Yogi Berra said: It’s like déjà vu all over again! Why? Because it’s January and we’re preparing for an impeachment trial. But who would preside over a second impeachment trial for Donald Trump — if he's not president anymore? It's not necessarily the chief justice of the United States. These are the kind of questions we turn to CQ Roll Call Senior Writer Todd Ruger for. Oh, and that other guy who’s part of the transition: Joe Biden? He has a brand new $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan. Jennifer Shutt has the details on that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Jan 2021 23:07:35 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: The ‘Who’s on First’ impeachment trial full CQ Roll Call As the baseball and life philosopher Yogi Berra said: It’s like déjà vu all over again! Why? Because it’s January and we’re preparing for an impeachment trial. But who would preside over a second impeachment trial for Donald Trump — if he's not president anymore? It's not necessarily the chief justice of the United States. These are the kind of questions we turn to CQ Roll Call Senior Writer Todd Ruger for. Oh, and that other guy who’s part of the transition: Joe Biden? He has a brand new $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan. Jennifer Shutt has the details on that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As the baseball and life philosopher Yogi Berra said: It’s like déjà vu all over again! Why? Because it’s January and we’re preparing for an impeachment trial. But who would preside over a second impeachment trial for Donald Trump — if he's not president anymore? It's not necessarily the chief justice of the United States. These are the kind of questions we turn to CQ Roll Call Senior Writer Todd Ruger for. Oh, and that other guy who’s part of the transition: Joe Biden? He has a brand new $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan. Jennifer Shutt has the details on that.

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]]> 1211 Health: Biden's health policy plans President-elect Joe Biden's incoming health care team is likely to use executive actions and the regulatory process to roll back Trump administration health policies. CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire reports. 2:11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:19:10 -0000 Health: Biden's health policy plans full CQ Roll Call President-elect Joe Biden's incoming health care team is likely to use executive actions and the regulatory process to roll back Trump administration health policies. CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire reports. 2:11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President-elect Joe Biden's incoming health care team is likely to use executive actions and the regulatory process to roll back Trump administration health policies. CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire reports.

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]]> 187 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: "White Rage" In Carol Anderson's book “White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide,” she reframes the conversation about race, methodically chronicling the powerful forces that have historically impeded Black progress in America. She speaks with Mary C. Curtis about the insurrection at the Capitol, voter suppression, and where this country is headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: "White Rage" full CQ Roll Call In Carol Anderson's book “White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide,” she reframes the conversation about race, methodically chronicling the powerful forces that have historically impeded Black progress in America. She speaks with Mary C. Curtis about the insurrection at the Capitol, voter suppression, and where this country is headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In Carol Anderson's book “White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide,” she reframes the conversation about race, methodically chronicling the powerful forces that have historically impeded Black progress in America. She speaks with Mary C. Curtis about the insurrection at the Capitol, voter suppression, and where this country is headed.

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]]> 1802 Political Theater's The Transition: Chaos and mistrust on Capitol Hill We are learning more about what law enforcement knew before the insurrection at the Capitol last week and it’s not a pretty picture. The Washington Post reported Tuesday that the FBI wrote a stark report warning of violence but no one seemed to pay attention. And the Capitol Police, the lead law enforcement agency in charge of protecting lawmakers on the Hill, is in disarray, CQ Roll Call’s Chris Marquette reports in this special episode of Political Theater. Then, what’s in a word or two? CQ Roll Call’s Todd Ruger reports on how GOP lawmakers’ refusal to say who perpetrated the attack help fuels the false narrative that left-wing groups were responsible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 Jan 2021 22:44:00 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: Chaos and mistrust on Capitol Hill full CQ Roll Call We are learning more about what law enforcement knew before the insurrection at the Capitol last week and it’s not a pretty picture. The Washington Post reported Tuesday that the FBI wrote a stark report warning of violence but no one seemed to pay attention. And the Capitol Police, the lead law enforcement agency in charge of protecting lawmakers on the Hill, is in disarray, CQ Roll Call’s Chris Marquette reports in this special episode of Political Theater. Then, what’s in a word or two? CQ Roll Call’s Todd Ruger reports on how GOP lawmakers’ refusal to say who perpetrated the attack help fuels the false narrative that left-wing groups were responsible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We are learning more about what law enforcement knew before the insurrection at the Capitol last week and it’s not a pretty picture.

The Washington Post reported Tuesday that the FBI wrote a stark report warning of violence but no one seemed to pay attention. And the Capitol Police, the lead law enforcement agency in charge of protecting lawmakers on the Hill, is in disarray, CQ Roll Call’s Chris Marquette reports in this special episode of Political Theater.

Then, what’s in a word or two? CQ Roll Call’s Todd Ruger reports on how GOP lawmakers’ refusal to say who perpetrated the attack help fuels the false narrative that left-wing groups were responsible.

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]]> 1354 CQ Budget: How does budget reconciliation work? With slim majorities in the House and Senate, Democrats are likely going to rely heavily on budget reconciliation to pass major legislation. What is budget reconciliation and how does it work? CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt break it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:24:03 -0000 CQ Budget: How does budget reconciliation work? full CQ Roll Call With slim majorities in the House and Senate, Democrats are likely going to rely heavily on budget reconciliation to pass major legislation. What is budget reconciliation and how does it work? CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt break it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With slim majorities in the House and Senate, Democrats are likely going to rely heavily on budget reconciliation to pass major legislation. What is budget reconciliation and how does it work? CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt break it down.

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]]> 1084 Political Theater's The Transition: Congress in turmoil With less than 10 days before Joe Biden gets sworn in as president, Congress is reeling from the assault on the Capitol and what it will mean to govern. House Democrats introduced impeachment again on Monday, this time charging President Trump with "inciting violence against the government of the United States.” While Republicans blocked another measure that would have called on Vice President Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment. Katherine Tully-McManus, who was at the Capitol during the siege, speaks to Shawn Zeller and Niels Lesniewski on what may be in store for this Congress, and CQ Roll Call's Ellyn Ferguson takes a look at some new findings about Tom Vilsack, the nominee to head the Agriculture Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:10:32 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: Congress in turmoil full CQ Roll Call With less than 10 days before Joe Biden gets sworn in as president, Congress is reeling from the assault on the Capitol and what it will mean to govern. House Democrats introduced impeachment again on Monday, this time charging President Trump with "inciting violence against the government of the United States.” While Republicans blocked another measure that would have called on Vice President Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment. Katherine Tully-McManus, who was at the Capitol during the siege, speaks to Shawn Zeller and Niels Lesniewski on what may be in store for this Congress, and CQ Roll Call's Ellyn Ferguson takes a look at some new findings about Tom Vilsack, the nominee to head the Agriculture Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With less than 10 days before Joe Biden gets sworn in as president, Congress is reeling from the assault on the Capitol and what it will mean to govern. House Democrats introduced impeachment again on Monday, this time charging President Trump with "inciting violence against the government of the United States.” While Republicans blocked another measure that would have called on Vice President Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment. Katherine Tully-McManus, who was at the Capitol during the siege, speaks to Shawn Zeller and Niels Lesniewski on what may be in store for this Congress, and CQ Roll Call's Ellyn Ferguson takes a look at some new findings about Tom Vilsack, the nominee to head the Agriculture Department.

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]]> 1332 Fintech Beat: Making fintech flourish Emmalyn Shaw, the Managing Partner at Flourish, the socially-minded VC fund founded by Ebay Founder Pierre Omidyar, joins the podcast to talk fintech in our latest investor interview with Amias Gerety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Making fintech flourish full CQ Roll Call Emmalyn Shaw, the Managing Partner at Flourish, the socially-minded VC fund founded by Ebay Founder Pierre Omidyar, joins the podcast to talk fintech in our latest investor interview with Amias Gerety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Emmalyn Shaw, the Managing Partner at Flourish, the socially-minded VC fund founded by Ebay Founder Pierre Omidyar, joins the podcast to talk fintech in our latest investor interview with Amias Gerety.

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]]> 2076 CQ Future: The office When the pandemic finally ends it is hard to imagine what going to the office will mean.  Employers will be hard pressed to eliminate the flexibility that their workers have grown accustomed to. Is this the end of commercial real estate? CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller speaks to John Mack, senior partner of the New York office design firm HLW, and David Smith, vice president in the Atlanta office of commercial real estate company Cushman & Wakefield on what the future may hold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: The office full CQ Roll Call When the pandemic finally ends it is hard to imagine what going to the office will mean.  Employers will be hard pressed to eliminate the flexibility that their workers have grown accustomed to. Is this the end of commercial real estate? CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller speaks to John Mack, senior partner of the New York office design firm HLW, and David Smith, vice president in the Atlanta office of commercial real estate company Cushman & Wakefield on what the future may hold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices When the pandemic finally ends it is hard to imagine what going to the office will mean.  Employers will be hard pressed to eliminate the flexibility that their workers have grown accustomed to. Is this the end of commercial real estate? CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller speaks to John Mack, senior partner of the New York office design firm HLW, and David Smith, vice president in the Atlanta office of commercial real estate company Cushman & Wakefield on what the future may hold.

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]]> 1450 Political Theater's The Transition: President Trump's death rattle If anyone thought 2021 would come in like a lamb this week's events prove otherwise. Insurrection, treason, 25th amendment are all terms being tossed around in reaction to President Trump's rally cry to incite his followers to descend on the Capitol. What's next for Trump? The Dems and the GOP? Not to mention that President elect Joe Biden is less than 2 weeks away from being sworn in and is beginning to announce concrete plans for when he takes his office. Jim Saksa hosts and speaks to CQ Roll Call's politics editor Herb Jackson and Chief Correspondent Niels Lesniewski on the events of the week and what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Jan 2021 23:02:02 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: President Trump's death rattle full CQ Roll Call If anyone thought 2021 would come in like a lamb this week's events prove otherwise. Insurrection, treason, 25th amendment are all terms being tossed around in reaction to President Trump's rally cry to incite his followers to descend on the Capitol. What's next for Trump? The Dems and the GOP? Not to mention that President elect Joe Biden is less than 2 weeks away from being sworn in and is beginning to announce concrete plans for when he takes his office. Jim Saksa hosts and speaks to CQ Roll Call's politics editor Herb Jackson and Chief Correspondent Niels Lesniewski on the events of the week and what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices If anyone thought 2021 would come in like a lamb this week's events prove otherwise. Insurrection, treason, 25th amendment are all terms being tossed around in reaction to President Trump's rally cry to incite his followers to descend on the Capitol. What's next for Trump? The Dems and the GOP? Not to mention that President elect Joe Biden is less than 2 weeks away from being sworn in and is beginning to announce concrete plans for when he takes his office. Jim Saksa hosts and speaks to CQ Roll Call's politics editor Herb Jackson and Chief Correspondent Niels Lesniewski on the events of the week and what comes next.

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]]> 1409 Political Theater's The Transition: Doing the job under duress The shock of the violent overrunning of the U.S. Capitol this week featured a lot of people knuckling down, thinking on their feet and doing their jobs amid a dangerous and unpredictable situation. Katherine Tully-McManus recalls the strange and stirring moments in the Capitol as she evacuated with U.S. Senators, staffers and fellow journalists. Niels Lesniewski, meanwhile, details his thinking as he covered the implications of Congress having to possibly meet off-site, and what may come next in the aftermath of President Donald Trump's incitement of a mob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 07 Jan 2021 23:37:05 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: Doing the job under duress full CQ Roll Call The shock of the violent overrunning of the U.S. Capitol this week featured a lot of people knuckling down, thinking on their feet and doing their jobs amid a dangerous and unpredictable situation. Katherine Tully-McManus recalls the strange and stirring moments in the Capitol as she evacuated with U.S. Senators, staffers and fellow journalists. Niels Lesniewski, meanwhile, details his thinking as he covered the implications of Congress having to possibly meet off-site, and what may come next in the aftermath of President Donald Trump's incitement of a mob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The shock of the violent overrunning of the U.S. Capitol this week featured a lot of people knuckling down, thinking on their feet and doing their jobs amid a dangerous and unpredictable situation. Katherine Tully-McManus recalls the strange and stirring moments in the Capitol as she evacuated with U.S. Senators, staffers and fellow journalists. Niels Lesniewski, meanwhile, details his thinking as he covered the implications of Congress having to possibly meet off-site, and what may come next in the aftermath of President Donald Trump's incitement of a mob.

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]]> 2068 Budget: What Congress hopes to do now that the Democrats hold the majority The chances of passing budgetary priorities increases with Democrats at the helm of both chambers. CQ Roll Call's budget tracker David Lerman reports on what we might expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 07 Jan 2021 19:17:14 -0000 Budget: What Congress hopes to do now that the Democrats hold the majority full CQ Roll Call The chances of passing budgetary priorities increases with Democrats at the helm of both chambers. CQ Roll Call's budget tracker David Lerman reports on what we might expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The chances of passing budgetary priorities increases with Democrats at the helm of both chambers. CQ Roll Call's budget tracker David Lerman reports on what we might expect.

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]]> 339 Health: What to expect in health policy from 117th Congress Now that Democrats will have a slim majority in both chambers, CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire unpacks what this means for health policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 07 Jan 2021 17:22:55 -0000 Health: What to expect in health policy from 117th Congress full CQ Roll Call Now that Democrats will have a slim majority in both chambers, CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire unpacks what this means for health policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Now that Democrats will have a slim majority in both chambers, CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire unpacks what this means for health policy.

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]]> 236 Political Theater's The Transition: Get ready for the hump day from hell Wednesday's joint session of Congress will be a long, potentially tortuous affair to count the Electoral College votes that certify Joe Biden's win in the 2020 presidential election. Republicans plan on objecting to the proceedings and forcing what could become a days-long affair that usually takes under an hour. They don't have the votes to overturn the certified results from states. But it's going to take a long time to get through. Katherine Tully-McManus and Niels Lesniewski explain what to expect and why this is happening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 05 Jan 2021 22:38:00 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: Get ready for the hump day from hell full CQ Roll Call Wednesday's joint session of Congress will be a long, potentially tortuous affair to count the Electoral College votes that certify Joe Biden's win in the 2020 presidential election. Republicans plan on objecting to the proceedings and forcing what could become a days-long affair that usually takes under an hour. They don't have the votes to overturn the certified results from states. But it's going to take a long time to get through. Katherine Tully-McManus and Niels Lesniewski explain what to expect and why this is happening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wednesday's joint session of Congress will be a long, potentially tortuous affair to count the Electoral College votes that certify Joe Biden's win in the 2020 presidential election. Republicans plan on objecting to the proceedings and forcing what could become a days-long affair that usually takes under an hour. They don't have the votes to overturn the certified results from states. But it's going to take a long time to get through. Katherine Tully-McManus and Niels Lesniewski explain what to expect and why this is happening.

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]]> 1174 Budget deep dive: New House rules loosen fiscal restraints The House adopted its rules package for the 117th Congress on Monday. The rules remove fiscal constraints on deficit-increasing legislation as long as it is related to the COVID-19 response or climate change. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss what the rules change means and the rift it exposes between moderate and progressive Democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:00:14 -0000 Budget deep dive: New House rules loosen fiscal restraints full CQ Roll Call The House adopted its rules package for the 117th Congress on Monday. The rules remove fiscal constraints on deficit-increasing legislation as long as it is related to the COVID-19 response or climate change. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss what the rules change means and the rift it exposes between moderate and progressive Democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House adopted its rules package for the 117th Congress on Monday. The rules remove fiscal constraints on deficit-increasing legislation as long as it is related to the COVID-19 response or climate change. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss what the rules change means and the rift it exposes between moderate and progressive Democrats.

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]]> 932 Political Theater's The Transition: Meet the new Congress, more weird than the old Congress The 117th Congress is under way, and it is already weird. A time usually filled with ceremony, celebration and at least a faint trace of optimism is clouded over by the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, the spectacle of members of Congress attempting to overturn the results of certified elections and the uncertainty of who will even be in charge of the Senate, depending on the results of two dramatic runoffs in Georgia. Jim Saksa and Stephanie Akin discuss the spectacle that has already defined the beginning of the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 04 Jan 2021 22:18:55 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: Meet the new Congress, more weird than the old Congress full CQ Roll Call The 117th Congress is under way, and it is already weird. A time usually filled with ceremony, celebration and at least a faint trace of optimism is clouded over by the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, the spectacle of members of Congress attempting to overturn the results of certified elections and the uncertainty of who will even be in charge of the Senate, depending on the results of two dramatic runoffs in Georgia. Jim Saksa and Stephanie Akin discuss the spectacle that has already defined the beginning of the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The 117th Congress is under way, and it is already weird. A time usually filled with ceremony, celebration and at least a faint trace of optimism is clouded over by the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, the spectacle of members of Congress attempting to overturn the results of certified elections and the uncertainty of who will even be in charge of the Senate, depending on the results of two dramatic runoffs in Georgia. Jim Saksa and Stephanie Akin discuss the spectacle that has already defined the beginning of the new year.

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]]> 1234 Political Theater: The year we will never forget While many of us might want to put 2020 in the rear view mirror, CQ Roll Call's three award winning photographers documented the year that was from impeachment (remember that?), the pandemic, Black Lives Matter and so much more. Jason Dick sits down with Bill Clark, Tom Williams and Caroline Brehman. They pick out their favorite photo and explain why and what went into getting the image. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 30 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: The year we will never forget full CQ Roll Call While many of us might want to put 2020 in the rear view mirror, CQ Roll Call's three award winning photographers documented the year that was from impeachment (remember that?), the pandemic, Black Lives Matter and so much more. Jason Dick sits down with Bill Clark, Tom Williams and Caroline Brehman. They pick out their favorite photo and explain why and what went into getting the image. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices While many of us might want to put 2020 in the rear view mirror, CQ Roll Call's three award winning photographers documented the year that was from impeachment (remember that?), the pandemic, Black Lives Matter and so much more. Jason Dick sits down with Bill Clark, Tom Williams and Caroline Brehman. They pick out their favorite photo and explain why and what went into getting the image.

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]]> 1454 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: Faith and politics The late evangelist Rev. Billy Graham, known as America's pastor, was as world famous as the presidents who sought face time him. But after a friendship with Richard Nixon affected that image, Graham backed away from the political spotlight. His son has chosen a different path. Mary C. Curtis speaks with the Reverend Franklin Graham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0000 Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis: Faith and politics full CQ Roll Call The late evangelist Rev. Billy Graham, known as America's pastor, was as world famous as the presidents who sought face time him. But after a friendship with Richard Nixon affected that image, Graham backed away from the political spotlight. His son has chosen a different path. Mary C. Curtis speaks with the Reverend Franklin Graham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The late evangelist Rev. Billy Graham, known as America's pastor, was as world famous as the presidents who sought face time him. But after a friendship with Richard Nixon affected that image, Graham backed away from the political spotlight. His son has chosen a different path. Mary C. Curtis speaks with the Reverend Franklin Graham.

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]]> 1017 Military construction - VA: Top issues in the spending bills Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Mark Satter breaks down what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Dec 2020 19:55:54 -0000 Military construction - VA: Top issues in the spending bills full CQ Roll Call Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Mark Satter breaks down what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Mark Satter breaks down what you need to know.

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]]> 162 State and foreign operations: Top issues in the spending bill  Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Rachel Oswald breaks down what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Dec 2020 19:55:06 -0000 State and foreign operations: Top issues in the spending bill full CQ Roll Call  Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Rachel Oswald breaks down what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Rachel Oswald breaks down what you need to know.

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]]> 170 Tech: Top issues in the spending bill  Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Dean DeChiaro breaks down what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Dec 2020 17:51:15 -0000 Tech: Top issues in the spending bill full CQ Roll Call  Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Dean DeChiaro breaks down what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Dean DeChiaro breaks down what you need to know.

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]]> 154 Budget deep dive: Congress clears omnibus spending package with coronavirus relief CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss the $1.4 trillion spending package, breaking down what’s in it and where the $900 billion in COVID-19 relief is going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Dec 2020 17:50:04 -0000 Budget deep dive: Congress clears omnibus spending package with coronavirus relief full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss the $1.4 trillion spending package, breaking down what’s in it and where the $900 billion in COVID-19 relief is going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss the $1.4 trillion spending package, breaking down what’s in it and where the $900 billion in COVID-19 relief is going.

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]]> 1181 Labor: Top issues in the spending bill Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Jim Saksa breaks down what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Dec 2020 16:51:25 -0000 Labor: Top issues in the spending bill full CQ Roll Call Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Jim Saksa breaks down what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Jim Saksa breaks down what you need to know.

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]]> 131 HUD: Top issues in the spending bill Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Jim Saksa breaks down what you need to know about housing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Dec 2020 16:47:04 -0000 HUD: Top issues in the spending bill full CQ Roll Call Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Jim Saksa breaks down what you need to know about housing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Jim Saksa breaks down what you need to know about housing.

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]]> 138 Transportation: Top issues in the spending bill Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Jessica Wehrman breaks down what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Dec 2020 16:39:51 -0000 Transportation: Top issues in the spending bill full CQ Roll Call Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Jessica Wehrman breaks down what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Jessica Wehrman breaks down what you need to know.

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]]> 176 Environment: Top issues in the spending bill Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Joseph Morton breaks down what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Dec 2020 16:16:14 -0000 Environment: Top issues in the spending bill full CQ Roll Call Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Joseph Morton breaks down what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Joseph Morton breaks down what you need to know.

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]]> 126 Agriculture: Top issues in the spending bill  Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Ellyn Ferguson breaks down what you need to know about the agriculture department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Dec 2020 16:06:13 -0000 Agriculture: Top issues in the spending bill full CQ Roll Call  Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Ellyn Ferguson breaks down what you need to know about the agriculture department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Ellyn Ferguson breaks down what you need to know about the agriculture department.

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]]> 296 Energy: Top issues in the spending bill Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Ben Hulac breaks down what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Dec 2020 16:02:39 -0000 Energy: Top issues in the spending bill full CQ Roll Call Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Ben Hulac breaks down what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Ben Hulac breaks down what you need to know.

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]]> 144 Immigration: Top issues in the spending bill  Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Camila DeChalus breaks down what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Dec 2020 15:54:38 -0000 Immigration: Top issues in the spending bill full CQ Roll Call  Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Camila DeChalus breaks down what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Camila DeChalus breaks down what you need to know.

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]]> 188 Appropriations: Top issues with the spending bill Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Jenn Shutt breaks down what you need to know about the omnibus package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Dec 2020 15:42:21 -0000 Appropriations: Top issues with the spending bill full CQ Roll Call Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Jenn Shutt breaks down what you need to know about the omnibus package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Jenn Shutt breaks down what you need to know about the omnibus package.

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]]> 236 Health and Human Services: Top issues in the spending bill Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Mary Ellen McIntire breaks down what you need to know about HHS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Dec 2020 15:09:14 -0000 Health and Human Service: Top issues in the spending bill full CQ Roll Call Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Mary Ellen McIntire breaks down what you need to know about HHS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress has passed the fiscal year 2021 spending bill to fund the federal government through September next year. CQ Roll Call’s Mary Ellen McIntire breaks down what you need to know about HHS.

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]]> 204 Fintech Beat: Fintech’s futures past Fintech Beat sits down with Matt Harris, partner at Bain Capital Venture, to discuss how the COVID-19 crisis has accelerated trends of automation and fintech adoption, and what it means for the future of fintech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Fintech’s futures past full CQ Roll Call Fintech Beat sits down with Matt Harris, partner at Bain Capital Venture, to discuss how the COVID-19 crisis has accelerated trends of automation and fintech adoption, and what it means for the future of fintech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fintech Beat sits down with Matt Harris, partner at Bain Capital Venture, to discuss how the COVID-19 crisis has accelerated trends of automation and fintech adoption, and what it means for the future of fintech.

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]]> 1664 Budget: What's in the deal? It has been months in the making but Congress finally compromised and agreed to a COVID-aid package. CQ Roll Call's budget tracker David Lehrman breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 21 Dec 2020 17:41:07 -0000 Budget: What's in the deal? full CQ Roll Call It has been months in the making but Congress finally compromised and agreed to a COVID-aid package. CQ Roll Call's budget tracker David Lehrman breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It has been months in the making but Congress finally compromised and agreed to a COVID-aid package. CQ Roll Call's budget tracker David Lehrman breaks it down.

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]]> 351 Political Theater's The Transition: A showdown over Federal Reserve powers stalls COVID aid deal We're looking at a dispute that is threatening the delicate coronavirus relief bill negotiations that are also tied to a Friday at midnight government funding deadline. The GOP wants to limit Federal Reserve lending programs that would tie the hands of a Biden administration. Also, we examine what energy and environment policy will look like as President-elect Biden's Cabinet comes into focus. CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Dec 2020 22:44:34 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: A showdown over Federal Reserve powers stalls COVID aid deal full CQ Roll Call We're looking at a dispute that is threatening the delicate coronavirus relief bill negotiations that are also tied to a Friday at midnight government funding deadline. The GOP wants to limit Federal Reserve lending programs that would tie the hands of a Biden administration. Also, we examine what energy and environment policy will look like as President-elect Biden's Cabinet comes into focus. CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We're looking at a dispute that is threatening the delicate coronavirus relief bill negotiations that are also tied to a Friday at midnight government funding deadline. The GOP wants to limit Federal Reserve lending programs that would tie the hands of a Biden administration. Also, we examine what energy and environment policy will look like as President-elect Biden's Cabinet comes into focus. CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa hosts.

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]]> 1125 CQ Future: Working mothers Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's former policy planning director Anne-Marie Slaughter shocked the world when she quit her high-powered job and wrote an article for The Atlantic, "Why Women Still Can't Have it All." Fast forward eight years. One book later and the head of the think tank New America, Slaughter has done a lot of writing and thinking about working mothers. The pandemic has upended families and profoundly wounded working mothers. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller sits down with Slaughter to discuss the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: Working mothers full CQ Roll Call Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's former policy planning director Anne-Marie Slaughter shocked the world when she quit her high-powered job and wrote an article for The Atlantic, "Why Women Still Can't Have it All." Fast forward eight years. One book later and the head of the think tank New America, Slaughter has done a lot of writing and thinking about working mothers. The pandemic has upended families and profoundly wounded working mothers. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller sits down with Slaughter to discuss the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's former policy planning director Anne-Marie Slaughter shocked the world when she quit her high-powered job and wrote an article for The Atlantic, "Why Women Still Can't Have it All." Fast forward eight years. One book later and the head of the think tank New America, Slaughter has done a lot of writing and thinking about working mothers. The pandemic has upended families and profoundly wounded working mothers. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller sits down with Slaughter to discuss the future.

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]]> 1577 Political Theater's The Transition: Trump's norm-busting. Let us count the ways Among the accomplishments of President Donald Trump is a crash-course in civics that showed the public that a lot of government business and transparency happens because of good will and cooperation, not statute. In the wake of Trump's busting so many norms about the presidency, there is discussion about what Congress can do to more clearly define presidential power in areas like releasing tax returns, congressional subpoenas and the pardon authority. CQ Roll Call Senior Writer Todd Ruger discusses how future presidents could be affected.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:52:07 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: Trump's norm-busting. Let us count the ways full CQ Roll Call Among the accomplishments of President Donald Trump is a crash-course in civics that showed the public that a lot of government business and transparency happens because of good will and cooperation, not statute. In the wake of Trump's busting so many norms about the presidency, there is discussion about what Congress can do to more clearly define presidential power in areas like releasing tax returns, congressional subpoenas and the pardon authority. CQ Roll Call Senior Writer Todd Ruger discusses how future presidents could be affected.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Among the accomplishments of President Donald Trump is a crash-course in civics that showed the public that a lot of government business and transparency happens because of good will and cooperation, not statute. In the wake of Trump's busting so many norms about the presidency, there is discussion about what Congress can do to more clearly define presidential power in areas like releasing tax returns, congressional subpoenas and the pardon authority. CQ Roll Call Senior Writer Todd Ruger discusses how future presidents could be affected. 

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]]> 1254 Political Theater's The Transition: Sorry, but 2020's political drama will be leaking into 2021 With the Electoral College certifying Joe Biden’s victory, and Senate Republicans acknowledging that fact, is the presidential race finally over? Not a chance! Katherine Tully-McManus discusses possible challenges to the congressional counting of electoral votes. Meanwhile, Biden picks Pete Buttigieg for Transportation Secretary and then heads to Georgia to stump for the Democrats in key Senate races coming up in less than a month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Dec 2020 23:21:28 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: Sorry, but 2020's political drama will be leaking into 2021 full CQ Roll Call With the Electoral College certifying Joe Biden’s victory, and Senate Republicans acknowledging that fact, is the presidential race finally over? Not a chance! Katherine Tully-McManus discusses possible challenges to the congressional counting of electoral votes. Meanwhile, Biden picks Pete Buttigieg for Transportation Secretary and then heads to Georgia to stump for the Democrats in key Senate races coming up in less than a month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With the Electoral College certifying Joe Biden’s victory, and Senate Republicans acknowledging that fact, is the presidential race finally over? Not a chance! Katherine Tully-McManus discusses possible challenges to the congressional counting of electoral votes. Meanwhile, Biden picks Pete Buttigieg for Transportation Secretary and then heads to Georgia to stump for the Democrats in key Senate races coming up in less than a month.

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]]> 1256 Health: Another COVID-19 vaccine looks like it's on the way Public documents released Tuesday show the efficacy of a vaccine produced by Moderna. If approved this week by the FDA another wave of COVID-19 vaccines will be made available to the public. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Dec 2020 21:56:43 -0000 Health: Another COVID-19 vaccine looks like it's on the way full CQ Roll Call Public documents released Tuesday show the efficacy of a vaccine produced by Moderna. If approved this week by the FDA another wave of COVID-19 vaccines will be made available to the public. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Public documents released Tuesday show the efficacy of a vaccine produced by Moderna. If approved this week by the FDA another wave of COVID-19 vaccines will be made available to the public. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp reports.

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]]> 200 Budget deep dive: Will COVID-19 aid be contained in the government spending package? Lawmakers are close to releasing text on a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending package which keep the government funded for the next year. But despite hope that COVID-19 relief might be a part of the spending package, key stumbling blocks still remain. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the state of the spending package and what stumbling blocks lay ahead for a deal on COVID-19 relief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Dec 2020 16:45:42 -0000 Budget deep dive: Will COVID-19 aid be contained in the government spending package? full CQ Roll Call Lawmakers are close to releasing text on a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending package which keep the government funded for the next year. But despite hope that COVID-19 relief might be a part of the spending package, key stumbling blocks still remain. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the state of the spending package and what stumbling blocks lay ahead for a deal on COVID-19 relief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lawmakers are close to releasing text on a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending package which keep the government funded for the next year. But despite hope that COVID-19 relief might be a part of the spending package, key stumbling blocks still remain. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the state of the spending package and what stumbling blocks lay ahead for a deal on COVID-19 relief.

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]]> 989 Fintech Beat: All you need to know about Ant Group (and its cancelled IPO) Hong Kong University professor Douglas Arner joins the Fintech Beat podcast to talk about the origins of Ant Group, its regulatory shortcomings in the Chinese financial system, and when he expects to see an IPO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: All you need to know about Ant Group (and its cancelled IPO) full CQ Roll Call Hong Kong University professor Douglas Arner joins the Fintech Beat podcast to talk about the origins of Ant Group, its regulatory shortcomings in the Chinese financial system, and when he expects to see an IPO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hong Kong University professor Douglas Arner joins the Fintech Beat podcast to talk about the origins of Ant Group, its regulatory shortcomings in the Chinese financial system, and when he expects to see an IPO.

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]]> 1986 Political Theater's The Transition: Will White House officials and Congress be among the first to get the COVID-19 vaccine? We're delving into why White House officials and members of Congress may be at the head of the line to get a COVID-19 vaccine. CQ Roll Call's Niels Lesniewski has more. We'll also explore what Biden's Cabinet nominees may face if the Senate doesn't flip to blue. Shawn Zeller explains. Katherine Tully-McManus hosts this special edition of Political Theater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Dec 2020 22:32:00 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: Will White House officials and Congress be among the first to get the COVID-19 vaccine? full CQ Roll Call We're delving into why White House officials and members of Congress may be at the head of the line to get a COVID-19 vaccine. CQ Roll Call's Niels Lesniewski has more. We'll also explore what Biden's Cabinet nominees may face if the Senate doesn't flip to blue. Shawn Zeller explains. Katherine Tully-McManus hosts this special edition of Political Theater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We're delving into why White House officials and members of Congress may be at the head of the line to get a COVID-19 vaccine. CQ Roll Call's Niels Lesniewski has more. We'll also explore what Biden's Cabinet nominees may face if the Senate doesn't flip to blue. Shawn Zeller explains. Katherine Tully-McManus hosts this special edition of Political Theater.

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]]> 1155 Budget: Congress is close to a $1.4 trillion government funding package Both the House and Senate are close to an agreement on an omnibus package to fund the government for the remaining fiscal year and could file text as soon as tomorrow. CQ Roll Call's Jennifer Shutt reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Dec 2020 21:26:10 -0000 Budget: Congress is close to a $1.4 trillion government funding package full CQ Roll Call Both the House and Senate are close to an agreement on an omnibus package to fund the government for the remaining fiscal year and could file text as soon as tomorrow. CQ Roll Call's Jennifer Shutt reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Both the House and Senate are close to an agreement on an omnibus package to fund the government for the remaining fiscal year and could file text as soon as tomorrow. CQ Roll Call's Jennifer Shutt reports.

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]]> 203 CQ Future: Free speech The pandemic and political divisions have revealed the cracks in this country and those who are falling through them. Along the fault lines of American society are truth and free speech. These two bedrocks of the nation’s civil discourse have been challenged, questioned and even battered like never before. We wanted to explore how speech and misinformation will play out in the future. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller speaks to Suzanne Nossel, PEN America CEO and author of “Dare to Speak.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: Free speech full CQ Roll Call The pandemic and political divisions have revealed the cracks in this country and those who are falling through them. Along the fault lines of American society are truth and free speech. These two bedrocks of the nation’s civil discourse have been challenged, questioned and even battered like never before. We wanted to explore how speech and misinformation will play out in the future. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller speaks to Suzanne Nossel, PEN America CEO and author of “Dare to Speak.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The pandemic and political divisions have revealed the cracks in this country and those who are falling through them. Along the fault lines of American society are truth and free speech. These two bedrocks of the nation’s civil discourse have been challenged, questioned and even battered like never before. We wanted to explore how speech and misinformation will play out in the future. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller speaks to Suzanne Nossel, PEN America CEO and author of “Dare to Speak.”

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]]> 1925 Political Theater's The Transition: The bureaucrats are back President Donald Trump loved to hate the swamp, or official Washington. President-elect Joe Biden is bringing a different approach by bringing on a group of no-drama experienced government hands to run the executive branch. Niels Lesniewski discusses. And Ben Hulac outlines some of the outgoing administration's "midnight rules" and how they could affect the incoming administration, and the public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Dec 2020 22:57:03 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: The bureaucrats are back full CQ Roll Call President Donald Trump loved to hate the swamp, or official Washington. President-elect Joe Biden is bringing a different approach by bringing on a group of no-drama experienced government hands to run the executive branch. Niels Lesniewski discusses. And Ben Hulac outlines some of the outgoing administration's "midnight rules" and how they could affect the incoming administration, and the public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Donald Trump loved to hate the swamp, or official Washington. President-elect Joe Biden is bringing a different approach by bringing on a group of no-drama experienced government hands to run the executive branch. Niels Lesniewski discusses. And Ben Hulac outlines some of the outgoing administration's "midnight rules" and how they could affect the incoming administration, and the public.

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]]> 1156 Transportation: How the COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed UPS and Federal Express have been tapped to handle the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine calling into question whether passenger airlines -- that have received government funds and have been preparing for months -- will be needed. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Dec 2020 21:59:49 -0000 Transportation: How the COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed full CQ Roll Call UPS and Federal Express have been tapped to handle the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine calling into question whether passenger airlines -- that have received government funds and have been preparing for months -- will be needed. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices UPS and Federal Express have been tapped to handle the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine calling into question whether passenger airlines -- that have received government funds and have been preparing for months -- will be needed. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman reports.

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]]> 140 Political Theater's The Transition: Ag, HUD at forefront of equality debates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Dec 2020 21:37:13 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: Ag, HUD at forefront of equality debates full CQ Roll Call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1123 Health: Biden's stance on abortion and LGBTQ rights President-elect Joe Biden will have very different health policies than his predecssor especially when it comes to abortion and LGBTQ. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Dec 2020 18:12:39 -0000 Health: Biden's stance on abortion and LGBTQ rights full CQ Roll Call President-elect Joe Biden will have very different health policies than his predecssor especially when it comes to abortion and LGBTQ. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President-elect Joe Biden will have very different health policies than his predecssor especially when it comes to abortion and LGBTQ. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman reports.

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]]> 284 Political Theater's The Transition: Biden finds you can't please all the people all the time The incoming Biden administration continues to come into focus. The president-elect's nomination of retired Gen. Lloyd Austin to be Defense secretary, who would be the first Black man to head the Pentagon, also means Biden passed over a woman long considered a frontrunner for the job: Michelle Flournoy. And as a recently retired officer, Austin requires a waiver from the House and Senate, CQ Roll Call Senior Staff Writer John Donnelly discusses the nomination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Dec 2020 23:23:20 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: Biden finds you can't please all the people all the time full CQ Roll Call The incoming Biden administration continues to come into focus. The president-elect's nomination of retired Gen. Lloyd Austin to be Defense secretary, who would be the first Black man to head the Pentagon, also means Biden passed over a woman long considered a frontrunner for the job: Michelle Flournoy. And as a recently retired officer, Austin requires a waiver from the House and Senate, CQ Roll Call Senior Staff Writer John Donnelly discusses the nomination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The incoming Biden administration continues to come into focus. The president-elect's nomination of retired Gen. Lloyd Austin to be Defense secretary, who would be the first Black man to head the Pentagon, also means Biden passed over a woman long considered a frontrunner for the job: Michelle Flournoy. And as a recently retired officer, Austin requires a waiver from the House and Senate, CQ Roll Call Senior Staff Writer John Donnelly discusses the nomination.

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]]> 1189 Immigration: Taxpayer dollars wasted The Department of Health and Human Services gave more than $32 million to private companies to open shelters for unaccompanied immigrant children - that never got built, according to a new report by a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs panel. CQ Roll Call's Camila DeChalus reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Dec 2020 18:22:00 -0000 Immigration: Taxpayer dollars wasted full CQ Roll Call The Department of Health and Human Services gave more than $32 million to private companies to open shelters for unaccompanied immigrant children - that never got built, according to a new report by a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs panel. CQ Roll Call's Camila DeChalus reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Department of Health and Human Services gave more than $32 million to private companies to open shelters for unaccompanied immigrant children - that never got built, according to a new report by a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs panel. CQ Roll Call's Camila DeChalus reports.

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]]> 133 Budget deep dive: Bumps in the road for $908 billion bipartisan COVID-19 aid deal The $908 billion bipartisan plan for COVID-19 aid, which left many optimistic of a deal last week, is now being held up again over the fine print. Among the chief concerns for both parties are liability protections for businesses and state and local aid. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss where the parties stand on the issues holding up COVID-19 aid and when we could expect a deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Dec 2020 16:57:08 -0000 Budget deep dive: Bumps in the road for $908 billion bipartisan COVID-19 aid deal full CQ Roll Call The $908 billion bipartisan plan for COVID-19 aid, which left many optimistic of a deal last week, is now being held up again over the fine print. Among the chief concerns for both parties are liability protections for businesses and state and local aid. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss where the parties stand on the issues holding up COVID-19 aid and when we could expect a deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The $908 billion bipartisan plan for COVID-19 aid, which left many optimistic of a deal last week, is now being held up again over the fine print. Among the chief concerns for both parties are liability protections for businesses and state and local aid. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss where the parties stand on the issues holding up COVID-19 aid and when we could expect a deal.

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]]> 920 Fintech Beat: What’s digital “infrastructure”? Amias Gerety co-hosts Fintech Beat to interview Tricia Kemp, one of the country's most successful venture capitalists, to unbundle just what digital "infrastructure" is and what the answer means in the race for the perfect payment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: What’s digital “infrastructure”? full CQ Roll Call Amias Gerety co-hosts Fintech Beat to interview Tricia Kemp, one of the country's most successful venture capitalists, to unbundle just what digital "infrastructure" is and what the answer means in the race for the perfect payment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Amias Gerety co-hosts Fintech Beat to interview Tricia Kemp, one of the country's most successful venture capitalists, to unbundle just what digital "infrastructure" is and what the answer means in the race for the perfect payment.

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]]> 1579 Political Theater's The Transition: Let's make a deal In this episode of Political Theater's The Transition, Congress is still in a tug of war over a possible COVID aid package. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman talks about where things stand. Then, we turn to health care and CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire breaks down who President Biden-elect wants on his team to lead the country out of the pandemic and why. Katherine Tully-McManus hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Dec 2020 22:26:06 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: Let's make a deal full CQ Roll Call In this episode of Political Theater's The Transition, Congress is still in a tug of war over a possible COVID aid package. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman talks about where things stand. Then, we turn to health care and CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire breaks down who President Biden-elect wants on his team to lead the country out of the pandemic and why. Katherine Tully-McManus hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Political Theater's The Transition, Congress is still in a tug of war over a possible COVID aid package. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman talks about where things stand. Then, we turn to health care and CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire breaks down who President Biden-elect wants on his team to lead the country out of the pandemic and why. Katherine Tully-McManus hosts.

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]]> 1077 Congress: Why lawmakers are struggling to pass a COVID aid package The momentum built on Capitol Hill last week for another bill to provide coronavirus relief could turn out to be a mirage. Part of the problem, as CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller reports, is how the GOP and Democratic party view how they have or have not fought the pandemic to date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Dec 2020 21:35:03 -0000 Congress: Why lawmakers are struggling to pass a COVID aid package full CQ Roll Call The momentum built on Capitol Hill last week for another bill to provide coronavirus relief could turn out to be a mirage. Part of the problem, as CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller reports, is how the GOP and Democratic party view how they have or have not fought the pandemic to date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The momentum built on Capitol Hill last week for another bill to provide coronavirus relief could turn out to be a mirage. Part of the problem, as CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller reports, is how the GOP and Democratic party view how they have or have not fought the pandemic to date.

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]]> 232 Political Theater's The Transition: Congress is racing to finish must-pass bills before the New Year As the holiday season is upon us, so too is a time honored tradition. Congress working at the last minute to shore up must-pass bills. CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa talks with budget tracker David Lerman on the latest on appropriations and a COVID relief package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Dec 2020 22:59:13 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: Congress is racing to finish must-pass bills before the New Year full CQ Roll Call As the holiday season is upon us, so too is a time honored tradition. Congress working at the last minute to shore up must-pass bills. CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa talks with budget tracker David Lerman on the latest on appropriations and a COVID relief package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As the holiday season is upon us, so too is a time honored tradition. Congress working at the last minute to shore up must-pass bills. CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa talks with budget tracker David Lerman on the latest on appropriations and a COVID relief package.

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]]> 739 Health: A bill to legalize marijuana passes the House The House took a symbolic swipe at the 1970s war on drugs and passed a bill on Friday to legalize marijuana. It is unlikely to pass the GOP-controlled Senate. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp has more on what it means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Dec 2020 21:57:35 -0000 Health: A bill to legalize marijuana passes the House full CQ Roll Call The House took a symbolic swipe at the 1970s war on drugs and passed a bill on Friday to legalize marijuana. It is unlikely to pass the GOP-controlled Senate. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp has more on what it means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House took a symbolic swipe at the 1970s war on drugs and passed a bill on Friday to legalize marijuana. It is unlikely to pass the GOP-controlled Senate. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp has more on what it means.

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]]> 182 CQ Future: Democratic party It's no secret that in the corridors of power there is a struggle for the soul of the Democratic Party. While Joe Biden won the presidency, there certainly wasn't a blue wave. Moreover, House Democrats lost seats and the fate of the Senate will be decided by two runoffs in Georgia in January. It's the progressives versus the moderate centrists. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller speaks to Donna Shalala and Ben McAdams, Democrats who lost their seats, to talk about why and what's next for the party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: Democratic party full CQ Roll Call It's no secret that in the corridors of power there is a struggle for the soul of the Democratic Party. While Joe Biden won the presidency, there certainly wasn't a blue wave. Moreover, House Democrats lost seats and the fate of the Senate will be decided by two runoffs in Georgia in January. It's the progressives versus the moderate centrists. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller speaks to Donna Shalala and Ben McAdams, Democrats who lost their seats, to talk about why and what's next for the party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It's no secret that in the corridors of power there is a struggle for the soul of the Democratic Party. While Joe Biden won the presidency, there certainly wasn't a blue wave. Moreover, House Democrats lost seats and the fate of the Senate will be decided by two runoffs in Georgia in January. It's the progressives versus the moderate centrists. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller speaks to Donna Shalala and Ben McAdams, Democrats who lost their seats, to talk about why and what's next for the party.

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]]> 795 Budget: Rep Rosa DeLauro, D-Ct, wins powerful appropriations gavel After a year of jockeying, Rep Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., bested two other lawmakers Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur, chairwoman of the Energy-Water subcommittee, and Florida’s Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who leads the Military Construction-VA panel. CQ Roll Call's Jenn Shutt reports on what is ahead for the Appropriations chairwoman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Dec 2020 19:59:18 -0000 Budget: Rep Rosa DeLauro, D-Ct, wins powerful appropriations gavel full CQ Roll Call After a year of jockeying, Rep Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., bested two other lawmakers Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur, chairwoman of the Energy-Water subcommittee, and Florida’s Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who leads the Military Construction-VA panel. CQ Roll Call's Jenn Shutt reports on what is ahead for the Appropriations chairwoman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After a year of jockeying, Rep Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., bested two other lawmakers Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur, chairwoman of the Energy-Water subcommittee, and Florida’s Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who leads the Military Construction-VA panel. CQ Roll Call's Jenn Shutt reports on what is ahead for the Appropriations chairwoman.

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]]> 210 Equal Time: Breaking the "pale and male" barrier Former Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley has usually been the only U.S. African American, female diplomat in the room. It's a reflection, she tells Mary C. Curtis, of how few Black women — or women in general — are senior diplomats. Abercrombie-Winstanley makes the case for diversity in national security, talks about her role in creating the organization Leadership Council for Women in National Security and why she is hopeful that change is on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0000 Equal Time: Breaking the "pale and male" barrier full CQ Roll Call Former Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley has usually been the only U.S. African American, female diplomat in the room. It's a reflection, she tells Mary C. Curtis, of how few Black women — or women in general — are senior diplomats. Abercrombie-Winstanley makes the case for diversity in national security, talks about her role in creating the organization Leadership Council for Women in National Security and why she is hopeful that change is on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley has usually been the only U.S. African American, female diplomat in the room. It's a reflection, she tells Mary C. Curtis, of how few Black women — or women in general — are senior diplomats. Abercrombie-Winstanley makes the case for diversity in national security, talks about her role in creating the organization Leadership Council for Women in National Security and why she is hopeful that change is on the horizon.

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]]> 2083 Health: "The most difficult time in the public health history of this nation" CDC Director Robert Redfield says that this winter will be the worst time this nation has ever seen when it comes to public health. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Dec 2020 21:33:00 -0000 Health: "The most difficult time in the public health history of this nation" full CQ Roll Call CDC Director Robert Redfield says that this winter will be the worst time this nation has ever seen when it comes to public health. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CDC Director Robert Redfield says that this winter will be the worst time this nation has ever seen when it comes to public health. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman reports.

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]]> 219 Political Theater's The Transition: Inauguration 2021 -- It could get weird Jim Bendat has literally written the book on our Inauguration Day traditions and history. And one thing he is pretty confident of predicting: between Donald Trump's propensity for antics and the ongoing pandemic, the Jan. 20 inauguration of Joe Biden is going to be one we'll remember. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Dec 2020 19:30:33 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: Inauguration 2021 -- It could get weird full CQ Roll Call Jim Bendat has literally written the book on our Inauguration Day traditions and history. And one thing he is pretty confident of predicting: between Donald Trump's propensity for antics and the ongoing pandemic, the Jan. 20 inauguration of Joe Biden is going to be one we'll remember. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jim Bendat has literally written the book on our Inauguration Day traditions and history. And one thing he is pretty confident of predicting: between Donald Trump's propensity for antics and the ongoing pandemic, the Jan. 20 inauguration of Joe Biden is going to be one we'll remember.

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]]> 1379 Defense: President Trump threatens -- again -- to veto NDAA The National Defense Authorization Act has become a political football. President Trump has threatened twice to veto this important bill -- once over Confederate base names, and now over demands to repeal a law that currently shields tech companies from lawsuits over content. Congress has said it won't bend. CQ Roll Call's John Donnelly explains where things stand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Dec 2020 19:23:19 -0000 Defense: President Trump threatens -- again -- to veto NDAA full CQ Roll Call The National Defense Authorization Act has become a political football. President Trump has threatened twice to veto this important bill -- once over Confederate base names, and now over demands to repeal a law that currently shields tech companies from lawsuits over content. Congress has said it won't bend. CQ Roll Call's John Donnelly explains where things stand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The National Defense Authorization Act has become a political football. President Trump has threatened twice to veto this important bill -- once over Confederate base names, and now over demands to repeal a law that currently shields tech companies from lawsuits over content. Congress has said it won't bend. CQ Roll Call's John Donnelly explains where things stand.

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]]> 303 Political Theater's The Transition: Congress begins decorating its end-of-year legislative tree Congress is very good at putting off its most important business until the end of the year. The current spending measure funding the government expires on December 11. And with the economy starting to show signs of strain, lawmakers are offering their own proposals for a COVID relief package that they hope to pass in the coming weeks. The two big ticket items might end up in one big year end measure. But a lot could happen before we get there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Dec 2020 23:14:14 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: Congress begins decorating its end-of-year legislative tree full CQ Roll Call Congress is very good at putting off its most important business until the end of the year. The current spending measure funding the government expires on December 11. And with the economy starting to show signs of strain, lawmakers are offering their own proposals for a COVID relief package that they hope to pass in the coming weeks. The two big ticket items might end up in one big year end measure. But a lot could happen before we get there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress is very good at putting off its most important business until the end of the year. The current spending measure funding the government expires on December 11. And with the economy starting to show signs of strain, lawmakers are offering their own proposals for a COVID relief package that they hope to pass in the coming weeks. The two big ticket items might end up in one big year end measure. But a lot could happen before we get there.

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]]> 965 Budget deep dive: Nominee for White House OMB, Neera Tanden, comes under fire by GOP President-elect Joe Biden has selected Neera Tanden to be White House budget director. She would be the first woman of color to oversee the Office of Management and Budget. As a former Clinton aide and president of the Center for American Progress, Tanden is stirring up opposition from the GOP and even the far left, and she just may be the first Biden nominee to have an uphill battle to get confirmed. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss why that is, where she lands on the political spectrum and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Dec 2020 16:12:00 -0000 Budget deep dive: Nominee for White House OMB, Neera Tanden, comes under fire by GOP full CQ Roll Call President-elect Joe Biden has selected Neera Tanden to be White House budget director. She would be the first woman of color to oversee the Office of Management and Budget. As a former Clinton aide and president of the Center for American Progress, Tanden is stirring up opposition from the GOP and even the far left, and she just may be the first Biden nominee to have an uphill battle to get confirmed. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss why that is, where she lands on the political spectrum and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President-elect Joe Biden has selected Neera Tanden to be White House budget director. She would be the first woman of color to oversee the Office of Management and Budget. As a former Clinton aide and president of the Center for American Progress, Tanden is stirring up opposition from the GOP and even the far left, and she just may be the first Biden nominee to have an uphill battle to get confirmed. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss why that is, where she lands on the political spectrum and more.

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]]> 903 Health: What to expect once COVID-19 vaccine gets approved The Trump administration says a vaccine will be ready to distribute within 24 hours of the Food and Drug Administration giving the green light. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp explains what to expect between authorization and the first shots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 30 Nov 2020 18:42:10 -0000 Health: What to expect once COVID-19 vaccine gets approved full CQ Roll Call The Trump administration says a vaccine will be ready to distribute within 24 hours of the Food and Drug Administration giving the green light. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp explains what to expect between authorization and the first shots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Trump administration says a vaccine will be ready to distribute within 24 hours of the Food and Drug Administration giving the green light. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp explains what to expect between authorization and the first shots.

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]]> 257 Political Theater's The Transition: Joe Biden and the Dare to be Dull approach to governing The first full official day of the transition from the Trump administration to the Biden administration featured President-elect Joe Biden introducing several of his Cabinet picks in Wilmington, Del., a group of veteran hands that epitomizes what could be called his Dare to be Dull approach to governing. Plus, Todd Ruger discusses changes atop the always-in-the-spotlight Senate Judiciary Committee, and Lindsey McPherson on how the pandemic is changing plans for the swearing in of the new Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Nov 2020 21:23:11 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: Joe Biden and the Dare to be Dull approach to governing full CQ Roll Call The first full official day of the transition from the Trump administration to the Biden administration featured President-elect Joe Biden introducing several of his Cabinet picks in Wilmington, Del., a group of veteran hands that epitomizes what could be called his Dare to be Dull approach to governing. Plus, Todd Ruger discusses changes atop the always-in-the-spotlight Senate Judiciary Committee, and Lindsey McPherson on how the pandemic is changing plans for the swearing in of the new Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The first full official day of the transition from the Trump administration to the Biden administration featured President-elect Joe Biden introducing several of his Cabinet picks in Wilmington, Del., a group of veteran hands that epitomizes what could be called his Dare to be Dull approach to governing. Plus, Todd Ruger discusses changes atop the always-in-the-spotlight Senate Judiciary Committee, and Lindsey McPherson on how the pandemic is changing plans for the swearing in of the new Congress.

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]]> 1121 Budget deep dive: Democrats eager to revive earmarks House Democrats are planning on bringing back earmarks at the start of the next Congress. What does that mean for the appropriations process? CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss and look at the House Appropriations Chairwoman race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:14:35 -0000 Budget deep dive: Democrats eager to revive earmarks full CQ Roll Call House Democrats are planning on bringing back earmarks at the start of the next Congress. What does that mean for the appropriations process? CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss and look at the House Appropriations Chairwoman race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House Democrats are planning on bringing back earmarks at the start of the next Congress. What does that mean for the appropriations process? CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss and look at the House Appropriations Chairwoman race.

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]]> 1205 Fintech Beat: The outsider Adeyemi Ajao talks about how he started a $100 million company from a dorm room in Spain, and shares his views on Silicon Valley, being a Black venture capitalist, and the immigrant experience in tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: The outsider full CQ Roll Call Adeyemi Ajao talks about how he started a $100 million company from a dorm room in Spain, and shares his views on Silicon Valley, being a Black venture capitalist, and the immigrant experience in tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Adeyemi Ajao talks about how he started a $100 million company from a dorm room in Spain, and shares his views on Silicon Valley, being a Black venture capitalist, and the immigrant experience in tech.

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]]> 1430 Health: The latest on COVID-19 vaccines There is a lot of promising news coming out about vaccines to fight COVID-19 but it is hard to keep track of when these potential shots will be available to the public. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:51:00 -0000 Health: The latest on COVID-19 vaccines full CQ Roll Call There is a lot of promising news coming out about vaccines to fight COVID-19 but it is hard to keep track of when these potential shots will be available to the public. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There is a lot of promising news coming out about vaccines to fight COVID-19 but it is hard to keep track of when these potential shots will be available to the public. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp breaks it down.

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]]> 279 Political Theater's The Transition: It's been a long week We're delving into President Donald Trump's latest moves to block President-elect Biden from moving forward, why foreign policy towards Europe may be thorny, and how a big infrastructure bill could be on the table. CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa hosts with contributions from Niels Lesniewski, Rachel Oswald and Jessica Wehrman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Nov 2020 22:08:54 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: It's been a long week full CQ Roll Call We're delving into President Donald Trump's latest moves to block President-elect Biden from moving forward, why foreign policy towards Europe may be thorny, and how a big infrastructure bill could be on the table. CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa hosts with contributions from Niels Lesniewski, Rachel Oswald and Jessica Wehrman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We're delving into President Donald Trump's latest moves to block President-elect Biden from moving forward, why foreign policy towards Europe may be thorny, and how a big infrastructure bill could be on the table. CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa hosts with contributions from Niels Lesniewski, Rachel Oswald and Jessica Wehrman.

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]]> 1224 Budget: Something may be better than nothing Congress left for Thanksgiving without coming up with a deal for a COVID-19 aid package. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer told CQ Roll Call that a compromise package with the GOP is worth considering — breaking ranks with Speaker Nancy Pelosi whose stance has been all or nothing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Nov 2020 21:38:38 -0000 Budget: Something may be better than nothing full CQ Roll Call Congress left for Thanksgiving without coming up with a deal for a COVID-19 aid package. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer told CQ Roll Call that a compromise package with the GOP is worth considering — breaking ranks with Speaker Nancy Pelosi whose stance has been all or nothing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress left for Thanksgiving without coming up with a deal for a COVID-19 aid package. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer told CQ Roll Call that a compromise package with the GOP is worth considering — breaking ranks with Speaker Nancy Pelosi whose stance has been all or nothing.


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]]> 195 Political Theater's The Transition: Trump team briefs senators on Operation Warp Speed, but not Biden team With a COVID-19 vaccine in sight, it's more important than ever the Trump administration and the team of President-elect Joe Biden coordinate on the pandemic. But that's not happening. Sen. Chris Murphy discusses how the Trump team is briefing senators, but refuses to bring Biden into the discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Nov 2020 23:24:06 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: Trump team briefs senators on Operation Warp Speed, but not Biden team full CQ Roll Call With a COVID-19 vaccine in sight, it's more important than ever the Trump administration and the team of President-elect Joe Biden coordinate on the pandemic. But that's not happening. Sen. Chris Murphy discusses how the Trump team is briefing senators, but refuses to bring Biden into the discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With a COVID-19 vaccine in sight, it's more important than ever the Trump administration and the team of President-elect Joe Biden coordinate on the pandemic. But that's not happening. Sen. Chris Murphy discusses how the Trump team is briefing senators, but refuses to bring Biden into the discussion.

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]]> 1126 Health: How soon could a COVID-19 vaccine be ready? There has been good news in recent days about the progress of vaccines to combat the coronavirus. But as CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp reports, there is a debate as to who should receive the first batches and how long it will take to reach the general population. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Nov 2020 21:19:00 -0000 Health: How soon could a COVID-19 vaccine be ready? full CQ Roll Call There has been good news in recent days about the progress of vaccines to combat the coronavirus. But as CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp reports, there is a debate as to who should receive the first batches and how long it will take to reach the general population. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There has been good news in recent days about the progress of vaccines to combat the coronavirus. But as CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp reports, there is a debate as to who should receive the first batches and how long it will take to reach the general population.

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]]> 239 Equal Time: Majority Whip James E. Clyburn - "The pursuit of a more perfect union" In this episode of Equal Time, Mary C. Curtis speaks with Democratic Rep. James E. Clyburn, the majority whip, about his role in President-elect Joe Biden's win, where the country is and where it needs to go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Nov 2020 13:50:48 -0000 full CQ Roll Call In this episode of Equal Time, Mary C. Curtis speaks with Democratic Rep. James E. Clyburn, the majority whip, about his role in President-elect Joe Biden's win, where the country is and where it needs to go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Equal Time, Mary C. Curtis speaks with Democratic Rep. James E. Clyburn, the majority whip, about his role in President-elect Joe Biden's win, where the country is and where it needs to go.

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]]> 2050 Budget: Top Republicans say White House is on board with a year-end omnibus The White House has signaled to top GOP leaders in Congress that it will agree to a year-end omnibus. This contradicts what President Donald Trump has said in the past — that he'd never sign another. CQ Roll Call Jenn Shutt reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Nov 2020 22:15:00 -0000 Budget: Top Republicans say White House is on board with a year-end omnibus full CQ Roll Call The White House has signaled to top GOP leaders in Congress that it will agree to a year-end omnibus. This contradicts what President Donald Trump has said in the past — that he'd never sign another. CQ Roll Call Jenn Shutt reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The White House has signaled to top GOP leaders in Congress that it will agree to a year-end omnibus. This contradicts what President Donald Trump has said in the past — that he'd never sign another. CQ Roll Call Jenn Shutt reports.

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]]> 184 Aviation: FAA rescinds ban on Boeing's 738 Max Boeing's 738 Max has been okayed to fly again. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman reports on this and other aviation news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Nov 2020 21:26:00 -0000 Aviation: FAA rescinds ban on Boeing's 738 Max full CQ Roll Call Boeing's 738 Max has been okayed to fly again. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman reports on this and other aviation news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Boeing's 738 Max has been okayed to fly again. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman reports on this and other aviation news.

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]]> 191 Health: President-elect Biden listens to frontline health workers Lack of COVID-19 tests and a shortage of PPE still plague frontline health workers according to a roundtable discussion with President-elect Joe Biden. CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Nov 2020 21:21:00 -0000 Health: President-elect Biden listens to frontline health workers full CQ Roll Call Lack of COVID-19 tests and a shortage of PPE still plague frontline health workers according to a roundtable discussion with President-elect Joe Biden. CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lack of COVID-19 tests and a shortage of PPE still plague frontline health workers according to a roundtable discussion with President-elect Joe Biden. CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire reports.

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]]> 172 Political Theater's The Transition: The ‘traffic jam’ gets worse every day that Trump delays David Marchick, director of Center for Presidential Transition, has a traffic report for us: If the Trump administration doesn’t start doing its part in the transition, the backups could soon threaten the public's well being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Nov 2020 20:21:57 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: The ‘traffic jam’ gets worse every day that Trump delays full CQ Roll Call David Marchick, director of Center for Presidential Transition, has a traffic report for us: If the Trump administration doesn’t start doing its part in the transition, the backups could soon threaten the public's well being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices David Marchick, director of Center for Presidential Transition, has a traffic report for us: If the Trump administration doesn’t start doing its part in the transition, the backups could soon threaten the public's well being.


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]]> 1244 Political Theater's The Transition: Richmond is Biden's gain and Congress' loss President-elect Joe Biden has poached the first member of Congress for his administration — Louisiana Democrat Cedric Richmond. The lawmaker will become a senior adviser to the president and director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. CQ Roll Call's Jason Dick reports on why Richmond could be among the most influential staffers for Biden. Plus, Katherine Tully-McManus walks us through a busy orientation day on Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Nov 2020 22:28:44 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: Cedric Richmond: Joe Biden's White House gain is Congress' loss full CQ Roll Call President-elect Joe Biden has poached the first member of Congress for his administration — Louisiana Democrat Cedric Richmond. The lawmaker will become a senior adviser to the president and director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. CQ Roll Call's Jason Dick reports on why Richmond could be among the most influential staffers for Biden. Plus, Katherine Tully-McManus walks us through a busy orientation day on Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President-elect Joe Biden has poached the first member of Congress for his administration — Louisiana Democrat Cedric Richmond. The lawmaker will become a senior adviser to the president and director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. CQ Roll Call's Jason Dick reports on why Richmond could be among the most influential staffers for Biden. Plus, Katherine Tully-McManus walks us through a busy orientation day on Capitol Hill.



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]]> 809 Aviation: A big day for Boeing The House this week is scheduled to take up a bill revamping how the FAA certifies aircraft, and the Senate Commerce Committee will mark up its version on Wednesday. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman reports on more in aviation news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Nov 2020 21:27:00 -0000 Aviation: A big day for Boeing full CQ Roll Call The House this week is scheduled to take up a bill revamping how the FAA certifies aircraft, and the Senate Commerce Committee will mark up its version on Wednesday. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman reports on more in aviation news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House this week is scheduled to take up a bill revamping how the FAA certifies aircraft, and the Senate Commerce Committee will mark up its version on Wednesday. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman reports on more in aviation news.

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]]> 152 Tech: Is it time for social media platforms to be legally responsible for their content? Big Tech — including Facebook and Twitter — are in Congress' crosshairs. Many lawmakers say that these companies should no longer be shielded by a nearly 25 year old law that keeps them from taking responsibility for accuracy of what is posted on their platforms. Dean DeChiaro reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Nov 2020 19:39:00 -0000 Tech: Is it time for social media platforms to be legally responsible for their content? full CQ Roll Call Big Tech — including Facebook and Twitter — are in Congress' crosshairs. Many lawmakers say that these companies should no longer be shielded by a nearly 25 year old law that keeps them from taking responsibility for accuracy of what is posted on their platforms. Dean DeChiaro reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Big Tech — including Facebook and Twitter — are in Congress' crosshairs. Many lawmakers say that these companies should no longer be shielded by a nearly 25 year old law that keeps them from taking responsibility for accuracy of what is posted on their platforms. Dean DeChiaro reports.

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]]> 187 Budget deep dive: COVID-19 relief and omnibus spending bill face long odds The odds are seemingly against a robust COVID-19 relief package and omnibus appropriations bill passing during the lame-duck session. What does this mean for fiscal 2021? CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the partisan disagreements and what they mean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Nov 2020 16:33:28 -0000 Budget deep dive: COVID-19 relief and omnibus spending bill face long odds full CQ Roll Call The odds are seemingly against a robust COVID-19 relief package and omnibus appropriations bill passing during the lame-duck session. What does this mean for fiscal 2021? CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the partisan disagreements and what they mean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The odds are seemingly against a robust COVID-19 relief package and omnibus appropriations bill passing during the lame-duck session. What does this mean for fiscal 2021? CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the partisan disagreements and what they mean.

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]]> 1109 Fintech Beat: Fintech's free will Jenny Xia Spradling, the co-founder of Free Will, recounts her journey, why she walked away from her first startup, and how her new big venture has enabled over $1 billion of donations to nonprofits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Nov 2020 15:25:17 -0000 Fintech Beat: Fintech's free will full CQ Roll Call Jenny Xia Spradling, the co-founder of Free Will, recounts her journey, why she walked away from her first startup, and how her new big venture has enabled over $1 billion of donations to nonprofits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jenny Xia Spradling, the co-founder of Free Will, recounts her journey, why she walked away from her first startup, and how her new big venture has enabled over $1 billion of donations to nonprofits

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]]> 1671 Political Theater's The Transition: "More people may die" President-elect Joe Biden says that "more people may die" if President Donald Trump doesn't soon share what the current plans are to combat COVID-19 and distribute vaccines. Also, a first look at who may be named to be Director of National Intelligence. CQ Roll Call's Katherine Tully-McManus speaks with Niels Lesniewski on the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:54:53 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: "More people may die" full CQ Roll Call President-elect Joe Biden says that "more people may die" if President Donald Trump doesn't soon share what the current plans are to combat COVID-19 and distribute vaccines. Also, a first look at who may be named to be Director of National Intelligence. CQ Roll Call's Katherine Tully-McManus speaks with Niels Lesniewski on the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President-elect Joe Biden says that "more people may die" if President Donald Trump doesn't soon share what the current plans are to combat COVID-19 and distribute vaccines. Also, a first look at who may be named to be Director of National Intelligence. CQ Roll Call's Katherine Tully-McManus speaks with Niels Lesniewski on the latest.

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]]> 886 Immigration: Some Trump immigration policies are in peril A federal judge over the weekend ruled that acting Homeland Secretary chief Chad Wolf was improperly installed so lacked the authority to block new DACA application. CQ Roll Call's Camila DeChalus reports on what other immigration policies could be in jeopardy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Nov 2020 20:46:08 -0000 Immigration: Some Trump immigration policies are in peril full CQ Roll Call A federal judge over the weekend ruled that acting Homeland Secretary chief Chad Wolf was improperly installed so lacked the authority to block new DACA application. CQ Roll Call's Camila DeChalus reports on what other immigration policies could be in jeopardy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A federal judge over the weekend ruled that acting Homeland Secretary chief Chad Wolf was improperly installed so lacked the authority to block new DACA application. CQ Roll Call's Camila DeChalus reports on what other immigration policies could be in jeopardy.

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]]> 172 Health: Big strides on vaccines to fight COVID-19 A second company Moderna, follows in Pfizer's footsteps and announces that its vaccine trials to fight the coronavirus were over 94 percent effective. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp has more about what this means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Nov 2020 16:10:50 -0000 Health: Big strides on vaccines to fight COVID-19 full CQ Roll Call A second company Moderna, follows in Pfizer's footsteps and announces that its vaccine trials to fight the coronavirus were over 94 percent effective. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp has more about what this means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A second company Moderna, follows in Pfizer's footsteps and announces that its vaccine trials to fight the coronavirus were over 94 percent effective. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp has more about what this means.

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]]> 187 Health: Why abortion and religious liberty cases could soon appear before SCOTUS Legal experts argue that the addition of Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court increases the likelihood that the justices could choose to hear challenges related to abortion or religious liberty. Sandhya Raman has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Nov 2020 09:50:00 -0000 Health: Why abortion and religious liberty cases could soon appear before SCOTUS full CQ Roll Call Legal experts argue that the addition of Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court increases the likelihood that the justices could choose to hear challenges related to abortion or religious liberty. Sandhya Raman has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Legal experts argue that the addition of Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court increases the likelihood that the justices could choose to hear challenges related to abortion or religious liberty. Sandhya Raman has more.

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]]> 229 Budget: 5 reasons why Congress will likely punt on spending and most COVID aid Paul M. Krawzak reports on the likelihood of appropriations funding and more COVID-19 relief legislation during the lame-duck session set to begin Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Nov 2020 09:45:00 -0000 Budget: 5 reasons why Congress will likely punt on spending and most COVID aid full CQ Roll Call Paul M. Krawzak reports on the likelihood of appropriations funding and more COVID-19 relief legislation during the lame-duck session set to begin Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Paul M. Krawzak reports on the likelihood of appropriations funding and more COVID-19 relief legislation during the lame-duck session set to begin Monday.

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]]> 245 Congress: A new balance of power Democrats will still have a majority in the House in 117th Congress. But, as CQ's Shawn Zeller reports, the margin is narrower and that will spur new issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Nov 2020 16:28:00 -0000 Congress: A new balance of power full CQ Roll Call Democrats will still have a majority in the House in 117th Congress. But, as CQ's Shawn Zeller reports, the margin is narrower and that will spur new issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Democrats will still have a majority in the House in 117th Congress. But, as CQ's Shawn Zeller reports, the margin is narrower and that will spur new issues.

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]]> 199 CQ Future: The national debt Debt. What debt? Conventional wisdom in Washington used to be — bring down the national deficit in order to ensure a healthy economy. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller speaks to economist and former Obama adviser Jason Furman, who argues that deficits aren't the end of the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: The national debt full CQ Roll Call Debt. What debt? Conventional wisdom in Washington used to be — bring down the national deficit in order to ensure a healthy economy. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller speaks to economist and former Obama adviser Jason Furman, who argues that deficits aren't the end of the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Debt. What debt? Conventional wisdom in Washington used to be — bring down the national deficit in order to ensure a healthy economy. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller speaks to economist and former Obama adviser Jason Furman, who argues that deficits aren't the end of the world.

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]]> 1044 Political Theater's The Transition: Trump's post-election moves spark anxiety In a little over a week, President Donald Trump has launched legal action to try to counter election results, fired the Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and other top tier civilians at the Pentagon. CQ Roll Call's Jason Dick talks with Todd Ruger and John Donnelly to examine these latest moves and what they mean for the nation's stability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:05:40 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: Trump's post-election moves spark anxiety full CQ Roll Call In a little over a week, President Donald Trump has launched legal action to try to counter election results, fired the Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and other top tier civilians at the Pentagon. CQ Roll Call's Jason Dick talks with Todd Ruger and John Donnelly to examine these latest moves and what they mean for the nation's stability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In a little over a week, President Donald Trump has launched legal action to try to counter election results, fired the Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and other top tier civilians at the Pentagon. CQ Roll Call's Jason Dick talks with Todd Ruger and John Donnelly to examine these latest moves and what they mean for the nation's stability.

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]]> 1418 Political Theater's The Transition: Congress isn't putting its own transition on hold President Donald Trump might be holding off on his participation in the transition process, but Congress is not. New members report to Capitol Hill this week for orientation, and Katherine Tully-McManus and Mark Satter talk to us about some of the demographic shifts in the freshman class. Jim Saksa also reports on how the incoming Biden administration might have to wait until next year to find out whom to even negotiate its economic proposals with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 Nov 2020 21:40:36 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: Congress isn't putting its own transition on hold full CQ Roll Call President Donald Trump might be holding off on his participation in the transition process, but Congress is not. New members report to Capitol Hill this week for orientation, and Katherine Tully-McManus and Mark Satter talk to us about some of the demographic shifts in the freshman class. Jim Saksa also reports on how the incoming Biden administration might have to wait until next year to find out whom to even negotiate its economic proposals with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Donald Trump might be holding off on his participation in the transition process, but Congress is not. New members report to Capitol Hill this week for orientation, and Katherine Tully-McManus and Mark Satter talk to us about some of the demographic shifts in the freshman class. Jim Saksa also reports on how the incoming Biden administration might have to wait until next year to find out whom to even negotiate its economic proposals with.

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]]> 648 Political Theater's The Transition: Was Election Day really a week ago? We're looking at the fallout from the Trump administration fueling the myth that the president didn't lose the election. President-elect Joe Biden and his team can't get national security briefings, or funds usually associated with setting up shop to become president. There are also more than a dozen congressional seats still waiting to be called. Host Jim Saksa speaks with CQ Roll Call's chief correspondent Niels Lesniewski. And then we turn to what the transition will mean for farmers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Nov 2020 22:05:00 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: Was Election Day really a week ago? full CQ Roll Call We're looking at the fallout from the Trump administration fueling the myth that the president didn't lose the election. President-elect Joe Biden and his team can't get national security briefings, or funds usually associated with setting up shop to become president. There are also more than a dozen congressional seats still waiting to be called. Host Jim Saksa speaks with CQ Roll Call's chief correspondent Niels Lesniewski. And then we turn to what the transition will mean for farmers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We're looking at the fallout from the Trump administration fueling the myth that the president didn't lose the election. President-elect Joe Biden and his team can't get national security briefings, or funds usually associated with setting up shop to become president. There are also more than a dozen congressional seats still waiting to be called. Host Jim Saksa speaks with CQ Roll Call's chief correspondent Niels Lesniewski. And then we turn to what the transition will mean for farmers.

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]]> 1110 Health: Biden speaks out strongly in support of the Affordable Care Act With the fate of the ACA --or Obamacare -- before the Supreme Court, the president-elect signaled his support for it. CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire breaks down what the outlook is and how the new administration wants to expand the ACA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Nov 2020 22:02:00 -0000 Health: Biden speaks out strongly in support of the Affordable Care Act full CQ Roll Call With the fate of the ACA --or Obamacare -- before the Supreme Court, the president-elect signaled his support for it. CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire breaks down what the outlook is and how the new administration wants to expand the ACA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With the fate of the ACA --or Obamacare -- before the Supreme Court, the president-elect signaled his support for it. CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire breaks down what the outlook is and how the new administration wants to expand the ACA.

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]]> 153 Defense: A $696 billion piece of spending legislation proposed in Senate CQ Roll Call's John Donnelly breaks down what is -- and isn't -- contained in the Senate's ask for defense spending in this fiscal year 2021 appropriations bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Nov 2020 20:23:00 -0000 Defense: A $696 billion piece of spending legislation proposed in Senate full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's John Donnelly breaks down what is -- and isn't -- contained in the Senate's ask for defense spending in this fiscal year 2021 appropriations bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's John Donnelly breaks down what is -- and isn't -- contained in the Senate's ask for defense spending in this fiscal year 2021 appropriations bill.

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]]> 225 Health: Latest spending bill would boost NIH Appropriators proposed an additional $1.9 billion in funding in this year's Health portion of the Labor-HHS-Education spending bill. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman lays out what has been asked for and reactions to it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Nov 2020 19:58:00 -0000 Health: Latest spending bill would boost NIH full CQ Roll Call Appropriators proposed an additional $1.9 billion in funding in this year's Health portion of the Labor-HHS-Education spending bill. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman lays out what has been asked for and reactions to it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Appropriators proposed an additional $1.9 billion in funding in this year's Health portion of the Labor-HHS-Education spending bill. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman lays out what has been asked for and reactions to it.

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]]> 185 Transportation: Latest spending bill on par with last year's amount The Senate appropriations bill for Transportation released Tuesday does not include monies aimed at harm from the pandemic. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman lays out what it does include. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Nov 2020 19:21:00 -0000 Transportation: Latest spending bill on par with last year's amount full CQ Roll Call The Senate appropriations bill for Transportation released Tuesday does not include monies aimed at harm from the pandemic. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman lays out what it does include. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Senate appropriations bill for Transportation released Tuesday does not include monies aimed at harm from the pandemic. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman lays out what it does include.

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]]> 174 Budget deep dive: How the transition of power may affect spending President-elect Joe Biden is beginning his transition into the White House, but President Trump continues to contest the outcome of the election, threatening legal action in key states that have been called for Biden. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and Niels Lesniewski game out how the transition will affect the appropriations process during the lame duck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Nov 2020 18:17:30 -0000 Budget deep dive: How the transition of power may affect spending full CQ Roll Call President-elect Joe Biden is beginning his transition into the White House, but President Trump continues to contest the outcome of the election, threatening legal action in key states that have been called for Biden. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and Niels Lesniewski game out how the transition will affect the appropriations process during the lame duck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President-elect Joe Biden is beginning his transition into the White House, but President Trump continues to contest the outcome of the election, threatening legal action in key states that have been called for Biden. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and Niels Lesniewski game out how the transition will affect the appropriations process during the lame duck

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]]> 1078 Political Theater's The Transition: The Biden team wastes no time President-elect Joe Biden launches his transition with a marquee roster to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. We also look at what is likely to happen to immigration policy and the fate of the Senate's majority. CQ Roll Call's Katherine Tully-McManus hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Nov 2020 22:23:14 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: The Biden team wastes no time full CQ Roll Call President-elect Joe Biden launches his transition with a marquee roster to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. We also look at what is likely to happen to immigration policy and the fate of the Senate's majority. CQ Roll Call's Katherine Tully-McManus hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President-elect Joe Biden launches his transition with a marquee roster to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. We also look at what is likely to happen to immigration policy and the fate of the Senate's majority. CQ Roll Call's Katherine Tully-McManus hosts.

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]]> 732 Defense: Trump fires Secretary of Defense Mark Esper In the stroke of a tweet, President Donald Trump fires Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on Monday. CQ Roll Call's John Donnelly explains what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Nov 2020 18:55:00 -0000 Defense: Trump fires Secretary of Defense Mark Esper full CQ Roll Call In the stroke of a tweet, President Donald Trump fires Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on Monday. CQ Roll Call's John Donnelly explains what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the stroke of a tweet, President Donald Trump fires Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on Monday. CQ Roll Call's John Donnelly explains what comes next.

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]]> 235 Political Theater's The Transition: The tipping point At the time of this recording, five states have still not been called in the presidential election, with former Vice President Joe Biden leading in three of them. Then there is the Senate. With two runoff elections set in Georgia in January, chamber majority will be uncertain until then. CQ Roll Call's Jason Dick, Niels Lesniewski and Stephanie Akin report in this special edition of Political Theater as election week continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Nov 2020 21:53:00 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: The tipping point full CQ Roll Call At the time of this recording, five states have still not been called in the presidential election, with former Vice President Joe Biden leading in three of them. Then there is the Senate. With two runoff elections set in Georgia in January, chamber majority will be uncertain until then. CQ Roll Call's Jason Dick, Niels Lesniewski and Stephanie Akin report in this special edition of Political Theater as election week continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices At the time of this recording, five states have still not been called in the presidential election, with former Vice President Joe Biden leading in three of them. Then there is the Senate. With two runoff elections set in Georgia in January, chamber majority will be uncertain until then. CQ Roll Call's Jason Dick, Niels Lesniewski and Stephanie Akin report in this special edition of Political Theater as election week continues.

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]]> 585 Executive Branch: With a country divided, what will follow? CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller takes a look at what the near future holds for governing as the country's schisms were revealed this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Nov 2020 17:06:11 -0000 Executive Branch: With a country divided, what will follow? full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller takes a look at what the near future holds for governing as the country's schisms were revealed this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller takes a look at what the near future holds for governing as the country's schisms were revealed this week.

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]]> 211 Political Theater's The Transition: Release the Trump campaign lawsuits! The country is on edge as battleground states continue their vote count in the race between Donald Trump and Joe Biden for the presidency. But that has not stopped Trump’s campaign from filing several lawsuits in hopes of gaining an edge in the final results. But what about all these lawsuits? How likely are they to affect the outcome? CQ Roll Call senior writer Todd Ruger discusses them and what we can expect in the next few days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Nov 2020 21:52:57 -0000 Political Theater's The Transition: Release the Trump campaign lawsuits! full CQ Roll Call The country is on edge as battleground states continue their vote count in the race between Donald Trump and Joe Biden for the presidency. But that has not stopped Trump’s campaign from filing several lawsuits in hopes of gaining an edge in the final results. But what about all these lawsuits? How likely are they to affect the outcome? CQ Roll Call senior writer Todd Ruger discusses them and what we can expect in the next few days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The country is on edge as battleground states continue their vote count in the race between Donald Trump and Joe Biden for the presidency. But that has not stopped Trump’s campaign from filing several lawsuits in hopes of gaining an edge in the final results. But what about all these lawsuits? How likely are they to affect the outcome? CQ Roll Call senior writer Todd Ruger discusses them and what we can expect in the next few days.

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]]> 963 Equal Time: In North Carolina, red and blue don't make purple North Carolina is a true political battleground and Charlotte has had challenges that echo those of many big American cities — protests and debates over police reform and equality for all citizens.. Mary C. Curtis speaks to Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles on the election and what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Nov 2020 19:52:00 -0000 Equal Time: In North Carolina, red and blue don't make purple full CQ Roll Call North Carolina is a true political battleground and Charlotte has had challenges that echo those of many big American cities — protests and debates over police reform and equality for all citizens.. Mary C. Curtis speaks to Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles on the election and what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices North Carolina is a true political battleground and Charlotte has had challenges that echo those of many big American cities — protests and debates over police reform and equality for all citizens.. Mary C. Curtis speaks to Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles on the election and what comes next.

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]]> 1626 Health: How health care ballot measures fared on election night Health policy was on the ballot in 32 states on Tuesday. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman breaks down the big ticket measures and what passed where. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Nov 2020 21:33:00 -0000 Health: How health care ballot measures fared on election night full CQ Roll Call Health policy was on the ballot in 32 states on Tuesday. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman breaks down the big ticket measures and what passed where. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Health policy was on the ballot in 32 states on Tuesday. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman breaks down the big ticket measures and what passed where.

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]]> 150 Political Theater: The 2020 election is a story that just won't end If you like tidy stories, then 2020 is not for you. As election officials continue counting votes for the presidency and Senate and House races, it's tough to get a handle on just what happened: Why were polls off? Who will win? Will each party need to do some soul searching or will they pretend it's all good? Rodell Mollineu of ROKK Solutions and Liesl Hickey, of Ascent Media join the podcast to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Nov 2020 21:25:28 -0000 Political Theater: The 2020 election is a story that just won't end full CQ Roll Call If you like tidy stories, then 2020 is not for you. As election officials continue counting votes for the presidency and Senate and House races, it's tough to get a handle on just what happened: Why were polls off? Who will win? Will each party need to do some soul searching or will they pretend it's all good? Rodell Mollineu of ROKK Solutions and Liesl Hickey, of Ascent Media join the podcast to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices If you like tidy stories, then 2020 is not for you. As election officials continue counting votes for the presidency and Senate and House races, it's tough to get a handle on just what happened: Why were polls off? Who will win? Will each party need to do some soul searching or will they pretend it's all good? Rodell Mollineu of ROKK Solutions and Liesl Hickey, of Ascent Media join the podcast to discuss.

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]]> 2047 Budget deep dive: How will a strong showing from Republicans this election affect the budget process? While votes are still being counted in close races, Democrats are beginning to grapple with the likelihood of a narrow House majority and continued Republican control of the Senate. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt talks with House Budget Committee Chairman John Yarmuth, D-Ky., about how the election results will impact next year’s budget process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Nov 2020 21:23:58 -0000 Budget deep dive: How will a strong showing from Republicans this election affect the budget process? full CQ Roll Call While votes are still being counted in close races, Democrats are beginning to grapple with the likelihood of a narrow House majority and continued Republican control of the Senate. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt talks with House Budget Committee Chairman John Yarmuth, D-Ky., about how the election results will impact next year’s budget process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices While votes are still being counted in close races, Democrats are beginning to grapple with the likelihood of a narrow House majority and continued Republican control of the Senate. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt talks with House Budget Committee Chairman John Yarmuth, D-Ky., about how the election results will impact next year’s budget process.

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]]> 983 Demographics: The Latino vote In the 2020 presidential election, the AP has called Florida for Trump and Arizona for Biden. These results signal that Latinos are far from a monolithic voting bloc, reports CQ Roll Call’s Camila DeChalus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Nov 2020 20:53:50 -0000 Demographics: The Latino vote full CQ Roll Call In the 2020 presidential election, the AP has called Florida for Trump and Arizona for Biden. These results signal that Latinos are far from a monolithic voting bloc, reports CQ Roll Call’s Camila DeChalus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the 2020 presidential election, the AP has called Florida for Trump and Arizona for Biden. These results signal that Latinos are far from a monolithic voting bloc, reports CQ Roll Call’s Camila DeChalus.

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]]> 171 Legal: Will the outcome of the presidential election move from the ballot box to the courtroom? With the winner of the 2020 presidential election still unfolding, there are ingredients for some of the tighter contests to be challenged. CQ Roll Call's Todd Ruger explains how there are some lawsuits teed up already. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Nov 2020 20:16:00 -0000 Legal: Will the outcome of the presidential election move from the ballot box to the courtroom? full CQ Roll Call With the winner of the 2020 presidential election still unfolding, there are ingredients for some of the tighter contests to be challenged. CQ Roll Call's Todd Ruger explains how there are some lawsuits teed up already. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With the winner of the 2020 presidential election still unfolding, there are ingredients for some of the tighter contests to be challenged. CQ Roll Call's Todd Ruger explains how there are some lawsuits teed up already.

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]]> 191 Tech: FBI investigating robocalls telling voters to stay home National and cybersecurity officials are on alert as Election Day unfolds. CQ Roll Call's Gopal Ratnam reports that the FBI is investigating robocalls telling voters to stay home because of COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Nov 2020 19:16:00 -0000 Tech: FBI investigating robocalls telling voters to stay home full CQ Roll Call National and cybersecurity officials are on alert as Election Day unfolds. CQ Roll Call's Gopal Ratnam reports that the FBI is investigating robocalls telling voters to stay home because of COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices National and cybersecurity officials are on alert as Election Day unfolds. CQ Roll Call's Gopal Ratnam reports that the FBI is investigating robocalls telling voters to stay home because of COVID-19.

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]]> 198 Defense: Will all military votes be counted? In a few swing states, some military voters whose ballots might make a difference in the outcome could be disenfranchised by tight mail-in deadlines. To run on CQ and RC at 5am. DONNELLY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Nov 2020 16:46:00 -0000 Defense: Will all military votes be counted? full CQ Roll Call In a few swing states, some military voters whose ballots might make a difference in the outcome could be disenfranchised by tight mail-in deadlines. To run on CQ and RC at 5am. DONNELLY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In a few swing states, some military voters whose ballots might make a difference in the outcome could be disenfranchised by tight mail-in deadlines. To run on CQ and RC at 5am. DONNELLY

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]]> 250 Tech: Top cybersecurity and national security officials are monitoring presidential election CQ Roll Call's Gopal Ratnam reports that intelligence officials are on alert for any interference or potential cyber attacks to compromise the presidential election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Nov 2020 15:51:23 -0000 Tech: Top cybersecurity and national security officials are monitoring presidential election full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's Gopal Ratnam reports that intelligence officials are on alert for any interference or potential cyber attacks to compromise the presidential election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's Gopal Ratnam reports that intelligence officials are on alert for any interference or potential cyber attacks to compromise the presidential election.

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]]> 142 Legal: An army of lawyers are watching out for voter intimidation tactics on November 3 CQ Roll Call's legal affairs reporter Todd Ruger reports on how lawyers across the country are preparing to counteract the possibility of voter intimidation on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Nov 2020 20:30:00 -0000 Legal: An army of lawyers are watching out for voter intimidation tactics on November 3 full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's legal affairs reporter Todd Ruger reports on how lawyers across the country are preparing to counteract the possibility of voter intimidation on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's legal affairs reporter Todd Ruger reports on how lawyers across the country are preparing to counteract the possibility of voter intimidation on Tuesday.

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]]> 177 Health: President Trump's touting of military involvement in distributing a COVID-19 vaccine could backfire President Trump has often touted the role of the military in distributing a COVID-19 vaccine, but in recent days health officials close to the process have taken pains to say that the government won't actually be handling vaccines at all. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp reports why even with a safe and effective vaccine, conflicting messages and deep distrust could jeopardize its success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Nov 2020 18:30:00 -0000 Health: President Trump's touting of military involvement in distributing a COVID-19 vaccine could backfire full CQ Roll Call President Trump has often touted the role of the military in distributing a COVID-19 vaccine, but in recent days health officials close to the process have taken pains to say that the government won't actually be handling vaccines at all. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp reports why even with a safe and effective vaccine, conflicting messages and deep distrust could jeopardize its success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Trump has often touted the role of the military in distributing a COVID-19 vaccine, but in recent days health officials close to the process have taken pains to say that the government won't actually be handling vaccines at all. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp reports why even with a safe and effective vaccine, conflicting messages and deep distrust could jeopardize its success.

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]]> 178 Fintech Beat: Brex founder and co-CEO Henrique DuBugras co-hosts Fintech Beat to discuss regulatory diversity Henrique DuBugras, the founder and co-CEO of Brex, the multibillion dollar payments company, jumps on the show as Fintech Beat’s first co-host and interviews Chris about fintech—and his research on Black financial regulators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: Brex founder and co-CEO Henrique DuBugras co-hosts Fintech Beat to discuss regulatory diversity full CQ Roll Call Henrique DuBugras, the founder and co-CEO of Brex, the multibillion dollar payments company, jumps on the show as Fintech Beat’s first co-host and interviews Chris about fintech—and his research on Black financial regulators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Henrique DuBugras, the founder and co-CEO of Brex, the multibillion dollar payments company, jumps on the show as Fintech Beat’s first co-host and interviews Chris about fintech—and his research on Black financial regulators.

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]]> 2043 Special Report: How one man's death reveals the flaws of the Trump administration's immigration policy President Donald Trump was elected to office nearly four years ago on promises of shutting out immigrants. He has largely delivered. And while pros and cons of his administration's approach are hashed out in partisan terms, there are real people whose lives have been irrevocably changed because of these policies. This special report is based on law enforcement tapes that are being released for the first time. This story is one man's story of what happened when he was detained. To call for help: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is staffed around the clock: 1-800-273-8255. Online: The website includes warning signs, information for veterans, and local crisis centers: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0000 Special Report: How one man's death reveals some of the flaws of the Trump administration's immigration policy full CQ Roll Call President Donald Trump was elected to office nearly four years ago on promises of shutting out immigrants. He has largely delivered. And while pros and cons of his administration's approach are hashed out in partisan terms, there are real people whose lives have been irrevocably changed because of these policies. This special report is based on law enforcement tapes that are being released for the first time. This story is one man's story of what happened when he was detained. To call for help: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is staffed around the clock: 1-800-273-8255. Online: The website includes warning signs, information for veterans, and local crisis centers: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Donald Trump was elected to office nearly four years ago on promises of shutting out immigrants. He has largely delivered. And while pros and cons of his administration's approach are hashed out in partisan terms, there are real people whose lives have been irrevocably changed because of these policies.

This special report is based on law enforcement tapes that are being released for the first time. This story is one man's story of what happened when he was detained.

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]]> 1455 CQ Future: The presidency President Donald J. Trump's time in the oval office has been unlike any of his predecessors, where he has broken many conventions. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller speaks with presidential historian David Greenberg to examine whether Trump transformed the American presidency, regardless of who wins the 2020 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: The presidency full CQ Roll Call President Donald J. Trump's time in the oval office has been unlike any of his predecessors, where he has broken many conventions. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller speaks with presidential historian David Greenberg to examine whether Trump transformed the American presidency, regardless of who wins the 2020 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Donald J. Trump's time in the oval office has been unlike any of his predecessors, where he has broken many conventions. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller speaks with presidential historian David Greenberg to examine whether Trump transformed the American presidency, regardless of who wins the 2020 election.

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]]> 1830 Health: No more secret negotiated rates The Trump administration on Thursday finalized a rule requiring health plans to publicize detailed pricing information that includes secret negotiated rates with medical providers. CQ Roll Call Lauren Clason reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 Oct 2020 19:00:00 -0000 Health: No more secret negotiated rates full CQ Roll Call The Trump administration on Thursday finalized a rule requiring health plans to publicize detailed pricing information that includes secret negotiated rates with medical providers. CQ Roll Call Lauren Clason reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Trump administration on Thursday finalized a rule requiring health plans to publicize detailed pricing information that includes secret negotiated rates with medical providers. CQ Roll Call Lauren Clason reports.

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]]> 117 Political Theater: Worst case scenarios for the election The 2020 Election is “rounding the corner” — sorry, I could not resist — but here we are, just a few days out from Nov. 3, which means that it’s almost Halloween. And what better way to recognize the spooky nature of All’s Hallows Eve than to discuss the scary worst-case scenarios for the elections! Disputed counts! Lawsuits! Candidates refusing to concede! States sending multiple sets of electors to be counted! Runoffs! The House and Senate refusing to seat members. On the latest Political Theater podcast with Jason Dick, CQ Roll Call Politics Editor Herb Jackson and CQ Roll Call Legal Affairs Senior Writer Todd Ruger discuss the terrifying tumult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:00:00 -0000 Political Theater: Worst case scenarios for the election full CQ Roll Call The 2020 Election is “rounding the corner” — sorry, I could not resist — but here we are, just a few days out from Nov. 3, which means that it’s almost Halloween. And what better way to recognize the spooky nature of All’s Hallows Eve than to discuss the scary worst-case scenarios for the elections! Disputed counts! Lawsuits! Candidates refusing to concede! States sending multiple sets of electors to be counted! Runoffs! The House and Senate refusing to seat members. On the latest Political Theater podcast with Jason Dick, CQ Roll Call Politics Editor Herb Jackson and CQ Roll Call Legal Affairs Senior Writer Todd Ruger discuss the terrifying tumult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The 2020 Election is “rounding the corner” — sorry, I could not resist — but here we are, just a few days out from Nov. 3, which means that it’s almost Halloween. And what better way to recognize the spooky nature of All’s Hallows Eve than to discuss the scary worst-case scenarios for the elections!

Disputed counts! Lawsuits! Candidates refusing to concede! States sending multiple sets of electors to be counted! Runoffs! The House and Senate refusing to seat members.

On the latest Political Theater podcast with Jason Dick, CQ Roll Call Politics Editor Herb Jackson and CQ Roll Call Legal Affairs Senior Writer Todd Ruger discuss the terrifying tumult.

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]]> 1445 Tech: Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg goes to Washington Silicon Valley's prized law Section 230 which guides how Big Tech can place content on its platforms is under fire in Congress. Big Tech leaders including Twitter's Jack Dorsey and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg come under fire in Congress Wednesday. CQ Roll Call's Dean De Chiaro reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -0000 Tech: Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg goes to Washington full CQ Roll Call Silicon Valley's prized law Section 230 which guides how Big Tech can place content on its platforms is under fire in Congress. Big Tech leaders including Twitter's Jack Dorsey and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg come under fire in Congress Wednesday. CQ Roll Call's Dean De Chiaro reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Silicon Valley's prized law Section 230 which guides how Big Tech can place content on its platforms is under fire in Congress. Big Tech leaders including Twitter's Jack Dorsey and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg come under fire in Congress Wednesday. CQ Roll Call's Dean De Chiaro reports.

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]]> 294 Legal: What are the election challenges before the Supreme Court? With a week to go before Election Day, there are a number of cases before the Supreme Court that deal with voting. CQ Roll Call's Todd Ruger looks at the docket before the justices and unpacks what is at stake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 Oct 2020 21:15:00 -0000 Legal: What are the election challenges before the Supreme Court? full CQ Roll Call With a week to go before Election Day, there are a number of cases before the Supreme Court that deal with voting. CQ Roll Call's Todd Ruger looks at the docket before the justices and unpacks what is at stake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With a week to go before Election Day, there are a number of cases before the Supreme Court that deal with voting. CQ Roll Call's Todd Ruger looks at the docket before the justices and unpacks what is at stake.

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]]> 188 Budget deep dive: How the election may impact the spending process CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt explain the various ways the election outcomes could impact the appropriations process during the lame duck session and the next couple of years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 Oct 2020 16:06:35 -0000 Budget deep dive: How the election may impact the spending process full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt explain the various ways the election outcomes could impact the appropriations process during the lame duck session and the next couple of years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt explain the various ways the election outcomes could impact the appropriations process during the lame duck session and the next couple of years.


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]]> 1092 Fintech Beat: How Switzerland will regulate Libra Mark Branson, the top regulator in Switzerland, explains how Libra came to be based in the country, and how he intends to regulate the cryptocurrency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 Oct 2020 14:53:41 -0000 Fintech Beat: How Switzerland will regulate Libra full CQ Roll Call Mark Branson, the top regulator in Switzerland, explains how Libra came to be based in the country, and how he intends to regulate the cryptocurrency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mark Branson, the top regulator in Switzerland, explains how Libra came to be based in the country, and how he intends to regulate the cryptocurrency.

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]]> 1594 Health: Rapid COVID-19 tests from White House may help schools open States are beginning to receive rapid antigen tests from the White House and are trying to figure out the best ways to incorporate COVID-19 testing in their K through 12 schools. CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire reports.CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0000 Health: Rapid COVID-19 tests from White House may help schools open full CQ Roll Call States are beginning to receive rapid antigen tests from the White House and are trying to figure out the best ways to incorporate COVID-19 testing in their K through 12 schools. CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire reports.CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices States are beginning to receive rapid antigen tests from the White House and are trying to figure out the best ways to incorporate COVID-19 testing in their K through 12 schools. CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire reports.CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire reports.

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]]> 135 Election special: Financial policy issues for the next administration CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa looks ahead at the top financial services and financial technology policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Oct 2020 20:00:00 -0000 Election special: Financial policy issues for the next administration full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa looks ahead at the top financial services and financial technology policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa looks ahead at the top financial services and financial technology policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins.

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]]> 181 Election special: Agriculture and trade issues for the next administration CQ Roll Call's Ellyn Ferguson looks ahead at the top agricultural and trade policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Oct 2020 20:00:00 -0000 Election special: Agricultural and trade issues for the next administration full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's Ellyn Ferguson looks ahead at the top agricultural and trade policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's Ellyn Ferguson looks ahead at the top agricultural and trade policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins.

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]]> 228 Election special: Environmental and energy issues for the next administration CQ Roll Call's Benjamin J. Hulac looks ahead at the top environmental and energy policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Oct 2020 20:00:00 -0000 Election special: Environmental and energy issues for the next administration full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's Benjamin J. Hulac looks ahead at the top environmental and energy policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's Benjamin J. Hulac looks ahead at the top environmental and energy policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins.

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]]> 141 Election special: Immigration and border security issues for the next administration CQ Roll Call's Camila DeChalus looks ahead at the top immigration and border security policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Oct 2020 18:00:00 -0000 Election special: Immigration and border security issues for the next administration full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's Camila DeChalus looks ahead at the top immigration and border security policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's Camila DeChalus looks ahead at the top immigration and border security policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins.

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]]> 208 Election special: Budget policy issues for the next administration CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak looks ahead at the top fiscal policy and budget concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Oct 2020 18:00:00 -0000 Election special: Budget policy issues for the next administration full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak looks ahead at the top fiscal policy and budget concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak looks ahead at the top fiscal policy and budget concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins.

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]]> 177 Election special: Lobbying issues for the next administration CQ Roll Call's Kate Ackley looks ahead at the top lobbying and campaign finance concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Oct 2020 18:00:00 -0000 Election special: Lobbying issues for the next administration full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's Kate Ackley looks ahead at the top lobbying and campaign finance concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's Kate Ackley looks ahead at the top lobbying and campaign finance concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins.

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]]> 189 Election special: Health policy issues for the next administration CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire looks ahead at the top health policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -0000 Election special: Health policy issues for the next administration full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire looks ahead at the top health policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire looks ahead at the top health policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins.

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]]> 167 Election special: Spending policy issues for the next administration CQ Roll Call's David Lerman looks ahead at the top spending policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -0000 Election special: Spending policy issues for the next administration full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's David Lerman looks ahead at the top spending policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's David Lerman looks ahead at the top spending policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins.

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]]> 158 Election special: Foreign policy issues for the next administration CQ Roll Call's Rachel Oswald looks ahead at the top foreign policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -0000 Election special: Foreign policy issues for the next administration full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's Rachel Oswald looks ahead at the top foreign policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's Rachel Oswald looks ahead at the top foreign policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins.

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]]> 155 Election special: Transportation policy issues for the next administration CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman looks ahead at the top transportation and infrastructure policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -0000 Election special: Transportation policy issues for the next administration full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman looks ahead at the top transportation and infrastructure policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman looks ahead at the top transportation and infrastructure policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins.

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]]> 192 Election special: Tax policy issues for the next administration CQ Roll Call's Doug Sword looks ahead at the top tax policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0000 Election special: Tax policy issues for the next administration full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's Doug Sword looks ahead at the top tax policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's Doug Sword looks ahead at the top tax policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins.

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]]> 174 Election special: Defense policy issues for the next administration CQ Roll Call's John M. Donnelly looks ahead at the top defense and national security policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0000 Election special: Defense policy issues for the next administration full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's John M. Donnelly looks ahead at the top defense and national security policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's John M. Donnelly looks ahead at the top defense and national security policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins.

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]]> 165 Election special: Tech policy issues for the next administration CQ Roll Call's Dean DeChiaro looks ahead at the top technology policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0000 Election special: Tech policy issues for the next administration full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's Dean DeChiaro looks ahead at the top technology policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's Dean DeChiaro looks ahead at the top technology policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins

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]]> 134 Congress: Surprising data on how senators voted with Trump's policies Conventional wisdom might suggest that GOP senators should run away from an unpopular president like Donald Trump. But as Shawn Zeller explains, CQ Roll Call data shows otherwise. What's more: Many Democratic senators voted with the president as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Oct 2020 18:00:00 -0000 Congress: Surprising data on how senators voted with Trump's policies full CQ Roll Call Conventional wisdom might suggest that GOP senators should run away from an unpopular president like Donald Trump. But as Shawn Zeller explains, CQ Roll Call data shows otherwise. What's more: Many Democratic senators voted with the president as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Conventional wisdom might suggest that GOP senators should run away from an unpopular president like Donald Trump. But as Shawn Zeller explains, CQ Roll Call data shows otherwise. What's more: Many Democratic senators voted with the president as well.

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]]> 194 Tech: Election security claims made by John Ratcliffe head of National Intelligence called into question John Ratcliffe, the director of national intelligence, in a hastily assembled news conference late Wednesday, said that Iran and Russia had managed to steal voter registration information and were targeting voters, spreading disinformation, intended to harm President Donald Trump. CQ Roll Call's Gopal Ratnam explains why Ratcliffe’s warnings immediately drew skeptical reactions from Democratic lawmakers and former intelligence officials.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Oct 2020 20:00:00 -0000 Tech: Election security claims made by John Ratcliffe head of National Intelligence called into question full CQ Roll Call John Ratcliffe, the director of national intelligence, in a hastily assembled news conference late Wednesday, said that Iran and Russia had managed to steal voter registration information and were targeting voters, spreading disinformation, intended to harm President Donald Trump. CQ Roll Call's Gopal Ratnam explains why Ratcliffe’s warnings immediately drew skeptical reactions from Democratic lawmakers and former intelligence officials.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John Ratcliffe, the director of national intelligence, in a hastily assembled news conference late Wednesday, said that Iran and Russia had managed to steal voter registration information and were targeting voters, spreading disinformation, intended to harm President Donald Trump. CQ Roll Call's Gopal Ratnam explains why Ratcliffe’s warnings immediately drew skeptical reactions from Democratic lawmakers and former intelligence officials. 

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]]> 278 Equal Time: “Republicans often racialize poverty. Democrats often run from poverty.” MacArthur “genius” grantee, founder of Repairers of the Breach, and organizer of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, Rev. William J Barber II has made eradicating poverty his life's work. He sits down with host Mary C. Curtis for a candid and surprising conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0000 Equal Time: “Republicans often racialize poverty. Democrats often run from poverty.” full CQ Roll Call MacArthur “genius” grantee, founder of Repairers of the Breach, and organizer of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, Rev. William J Barber II has made eradicating poverty his life's work. He sits down with host Mary C. Curtis for a candid and surprising conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices MacArthur “genius” grantee, founder of Repairers of the Breach, and organizer of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, Rev. William J Barber II has made eradicating poverty his life's work. He sits down with host Mary C. Curtis for a candid and surprising conversation.

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]]> 2364 Tech: Google sued by DOJ and 11 states in landmark case This is the biggest lawsuit against any technology company since 1998 when an antitrust lawsuit was filed against Microsoft. CQ Roll Call's Dean DeChiaro explains how this increased scrutiny against Google is bipartisan and may have ripple effects against big tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 Oct 2020 22:00:00 -0000 Tech: Google sued by DOJ and 11 states in landmark case full CQ Roll Call This is the biggest lawsuit against any technology company since 1998 when an antitrust lawsuit was filed against Microsoft. CQ Roll Call's Dean DeChiaro explains how this increased scrutiny against Google is bipartisan and may have ripple effects against big tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is the biggest lawsuit against any technology company since 1998 when an antitrust lawsuit was filed against Microsoft. CQ Roll Call's Dean DeChiaro explains how this increased scrutiny against Google is bipartisan and may have ripple effects against big tech.

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]]> 219 Health: COVID-19 vaccine research may not be diverse in age or race Clinical trials for COVID-19 therapeutics and vaccines are well under way and some drugs are already being given tentative approvals, with a vaccine likely to follow in coming weeks. But some of the populations that are most affected by the pandemic — the elderly and communities of color — are underrepresented in the research. CQ Roll Call's Andrew Siddons reports on what this could mean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 Oct 2020 19:30:00 -0000 Health: COVID-19 vaccine research may not be diverse in age or race full CQ Roll Call Clinical trials for COVID-19 therapeutics and vaccines are well under way and some drugs are already being given tentative approvals, with a vaccine likely to follow in coming weeks. But some of the populations that are most affected by the pandemic — the elderly and communities of color — are underrepresented in the research. CQ Roll Call's Andrew Siddons reports on what this could mean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Clinical trials for COVID-19 therapeutics and vaccines are well under way and some drugs are already being given tentative approvals, with a vaccine likely to follow in coming weeks. But some of the populations that are most affected by the pandemic — the elderly and communities of color — are underrepresented in the research. CQ Roll Call's Andrew Siddons reports on what this could mean.

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]]> 168 Fintech Beat: How Mpesa has transformed the world Patrick Njoroge, the Governor of the Central Bank at Kenya, speaks with Chris Brummer at DC Fintech Week 2020 to discuss how Mpesa, one of the world's most successful mobile money transfer services, impacted Kenya’s economic development, and what central bank digital currencies and the rise of crypto mean for Mpesa, and vice versa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 Oct 2020 18:00:00 -0000 Fintech Beat: How Mpesa has transformed the world full CQ Roll Call Patrick Njoroge, the Governor of the Central Bank at Kenya, speaks with Chris Brummer at DC Fintech Week 2020 to discuss how Mpesa, one of the world's most successful mobile money transfer services, impacted Kenya’s economic development, and what central bank digital currencies and the rise of crypto mean for Mpesa, and vice versa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Patrick Njoroge, the Governor of the Central Bank at Kenya, speaks with Chris Brummer at DC Fintech Week 2020 to discuss how Mpesa, one of the world's most successful mobile money transfer services, impacted Kenya’s economic development, and what central bank digital currencies and the rise of crypto mean for Mpesa, and vice versa.



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]]> 1590 Transportation: Did the White House intervene in the cruise lines' ability to stay afloat? The cruise industry, shut out of federal COVID-19 aid and ordered not to sail through Oct. 31, is now the subject of even more scrutiny. Democratic lawmaker Sean Maloney wants to know if the Trump administration intervened in a decision on when cruises can safely resume sailing. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 Oct 2020 18:00:00 -0000 Transportation: Did the White House intervene in the cruise lines' ability to stay afloat? full CQ Roll Call The cruise industry, shut out of federal COVID-19 aid and ordered not to sail through Oct. 31, is now the subject of even more scrutiny. Democratic lawmaker Sean Maloney wants to know if the Trump administration intervened in a decision on when cruises can safely resume sailing. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The cruise industry, shut out of federal COVID-19 aid and ordered not to sail through Oct. 31, is now the subject of even more scrutiny. Democratic lawmaker Sean Maloney wants to know if the Trump administration intervened in a decision on when cruises can safely resume sailing. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman reports.

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]]> 151 Budget deep dive: Pre-election deadline looms for coronavirus aid deal Congressional leaders and the White House must reach agreement on a coronavirus aid deal Tuesday if they want it to become law before Election Day. But Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin still have several unresolved items to work out and internal disagreements amongst Republicans threaten success. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss the latest in the negotiations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 Oct 2020 15:22:11 -0000 Budget deep dive: Pre-election deadline looms for coronavirus aid deal full CQ Roll Call Congressional leaders and the White House must reach agreement on a coronavirus aid deal Tuesday if they want it to become law before Election Day. But Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin still have several unresolved items to work out and internal disagreements amongst Republicans threaten success. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss the latest in the negotiations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congressional leaders and the White House must reach agreement on a coronavirus aid deal Tuesday if they want it to become law before Election Day. But Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin still have several unresolved items to work out and internal disagreements amongst Republicans threaten success. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss the latest in the negotiations.

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]]> 928 Census: The case to exclude undocumented immigrants from being counted The Trump Administration has scheduled a court case in front of the Supreme Court for November 30th to rule on whether the government can exclude undocumented immigrants from apportionment. Michael Macagnone unpacks this case and what is at stake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Oct 2020 20:00:00 -0000 Census: The case to exclude undocumented immigrants from being counted full CQ Roll Call The Trump Administration has scheduled a court case in front of the Supreme Court for November 30th to rule on whether the government can exclude undocumented immigrants from apportionment. Michael Macagnone unpacks this case and what is at stake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Trump Administration has scheduled a court case in front of the Supreme Court for November 30th to rule on whether the government can exclude undocumented immigrants from apportionment. Michael Macagnone unpacks this case and what is at stake.

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]]> 186 Economy: FDIC survey results on the number of unbanked Americans The FDIC released survey results on the number of unbanked Americans -- a measure that determines poverty levels. While the numbers in it are improving, the survey does not include data since the pandemic, which in all likelihood pushed the number higher. CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Oct 2020 18:00:00 -0000 Economy: FDIC survey results on the number of unbanked Americans full CQ Roll Call The FDIC released survey results on the number of unbanked Americans -- a measure that determines poverty levels. While the numbers in it are improving, the survey does not include data since the pandemic, which in all likelihood pushed the number higher. CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The FDIC released survey results on the number of unbanked Americans -- a measure that determines poverty levels. While the numbers in it are improving, the survey does not include data since the pandemic, which in all likelihood pushed the number higher. CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa breaks it down.

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]]> 204 Health: What's next for long-term care facilities? Nursing homes have been hit particularly hard by COVID-19. This may be a moment for government to recalibrate and make much needed improvements. Lauren Clason reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Oct 2020 18:30:00 -0000 Health: What's next for long-term care facilities? full CQ Roll Call Nursing homes have been hit particularly hard by COVID-19. This may be a moment for government to recalibrate and make much needed improvements. Lauren Clason reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Nursing homes have been hit particularly hard by COVID-19. This may be a moment for government to recalibrate and make much needed improvements. Lauren Clason reports.

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]]> 161 Health: Marijuana is on the ballot in five states Marijuana is on the ballot on Nov. 3 in several red and blue states alike. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp discusses why these initiatives are important to watch and why many eyes are on South Dakota and New Jersey in particular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -0000 Health: Marijuana is on the ballot in five states full CQ Roll Call Marijuana is on the ballot on Nov. 3 in several red and blue states alike. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp discusses why these initiatives are important to watch and why many eyes are on South Dakota and New Jersey in particular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Marijuana is on the ballot on Nov. 3 in several red and blue states alike. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp discusses why these initiatives are important to watch and why many eyes are on South Dakota and New Jersey in particular.

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]]> 285 Congress: How Congress can lower the temperature on the Supreme Court There has been lots of talk about packing the Supreme Court if the Democrats win the presidency. But CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller lays out the case on why eliminating the filibuster would rebalance the scales of power between the Supreme Court and Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0000 Congress: How Congress can lower the temperature on the Supreme Court full CQ Roll Call There has been lots of talk about packing the Supreme Court if the Democrats win the presidency. But CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller lays out the case on why eliminating the filibuster would rebalance the scales of power between the Supreme Court and Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There has been lots of talk about packing the Supreme Court if the Democrats win the presidency. But CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller lays out the case on why eliminating the filibuster would rebalance the scales of power between the Supreme Court and Congress.

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]]> 247 CQ Future: Unions For the last half century the GOP party platform has been to destroy labor, not save it. Now comes conservative Oren Cass who advised Sen. Mitt Romney's presidential campaigns. He has caught the attention of many conservatives as he raises the question of whether a new vision for unions could be embraced by both the left and right. CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa talks with Cass, now executive director of American Compass, and explores how unions could be reinvented. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: Unions full CQ Roll Call For the last half century the GOP party platform has been to destroy labor, not save it. Now comes conservative Oren Cass who advised Sen. Mitt Romney's presidential campaigns. He has caught the attention of many conservatives as he raises the question of whether a new vision for unions could be embraced by both the left and right. CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa talks with Cass, now executive director of American Compass, and explores how unions could be reinvented. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the last half century the GOP party platform has been to destroy labor, not save it. Now comes conservative Oren Cass who advised Sen. Mitt Romney's presidential campaigns. He has caught the attention of many conservatives as he raises the question of whether a new vision for unions could be embraced by both the left and right. CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa talks with Cass, now executive director of American Compass, and explores how unions could be reinvented.

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]]> 2073 Taxes: What would Biden's tax proposal mean for America? If former Vice President Joe Biden wins the presidency, taxes will likely increase for the top 1 percent of American taxpayers. Doug Sword takes a look at what the candidate is proposing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 Oct 2020 18:00:00 -0000 Taxes: What would Biden's tax proposal mean for America? full CQ Roll Call If former Vice President Joe Biden wins the presidency, taxes will likely increase for the top 1 percent of American taxpayers. Doug Sword takes a look at what the candidate is proposing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices If former Vice President Joe Biden wins the presidency, taxes will likely increase for the top 1 percent of American taxpayers. Doug Sword takes a look at what the candidate is proposing.

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]]> 171 Immigration: Detainees placed in solitary confinement Newly unsealed documents reveal that a private immigration detention firm placed detainees in solitary confinement for failing to volunteer for clean-up duty, contradicting what the company told Congress recently. Tanvi Misra reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Oct 2020 20:30:00 -0000 Immigration: Detainees placed in solitary confinement full CQ Roll Call Newly unsealed documents reveal that a private immigration detention firm placed detainees in solitary confinement for failing to volunteer for clean-up duty, contradicting what the company told Congress recently. Tanvi Misra reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Newly unsealed documents reveal that a private immigration detention firm placed detainees in solitary confinement for failing to volunteer for clean-up duty, contradicting what the company told Congress recently. Tanvi Misra reports.

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]]> 234 Immigration: DHS misuses funds to round up migrants bound for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security agents in Guatemala misused State Department funds to rent unmarked vans and round up hundreds of U.S.-bound migrants and send them to Honduras. Camila DeChalus reports on this finding by Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Oct 2020 20:15:00 -0000 Immigration: DHS misuses funds to round up migrants bound for the U.S. full CQ Roll Call Department of Homeland Security agents in Guatemala misused State Department funds to rent unmarked vans and round up hundreds of U.S.-bound migrants and send them to Honduras. Camila DeChalus reports on this finding by Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Department of Homeland Security agents in Guatemala misused State Department funds to rent unmarked vans and round up hundreds of U.S.-bound migrants and send them to Honduras. Camila DeChalus reports on this finding by Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

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]]> 159 Budget deep dive: Republicans and Trump at odds over coronavirus relief President Donald Trump and GOP leaders are at odds over how much COVID-19 aid the government should spend with Trump saying he wants negotiators to “go big” while Senate Republicans pursue a smaller bill. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss why Republicans and the Trump administration are moving in opposite directions as well as the signs of fracturing within the Democratic Party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 Oct 2020 18:18:45 -0000 Budget deep dive: Republicans and Trump at odds over coronavirus relief full CQ Roll Call President Donald Trump and GOP leaders are at odds over how much COVID-19 aid the government should spend with Trump saying he wants negotiators to “go big” while Senate Republicans pursue a smaller bill. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss why Republicans and the Trump administration are moving in opposite directions as well as the signs of fracturing within the Democratic Party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Donald Trump and GOP leaders are at odds over how much COVID-19 aid the government should spend with Trump saying he wants negotiators to “go big” while Senate Republicans pursue a smaller bill. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss why Republicans and the Trump administration are moving in opposite directions as well as the signs of fracturing within the Democratic Party.

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]]> 1026 Fintech Beat: The Fed, fintech, and corporate bond markets Chris White, the CEO of Bondcliq, explains why the Fed's attempts to save the economy through corporate debt purchases needs an upgrade, starting with the bond market itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 Oct 2020 18:16:27 -0000 Fintech Beat: The Fed, fintech, and corporate bond markets full CQ Roll Call Chris White, the CEO of Bondcliq, explains why the Fed's attempts to save the economy through corporate debt purchases needs an upgrade, starting with the bond market itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Chris White, the CEO of Bondcliq, explains why the Fed's attempts to save the economy through corporate debt purchases needs an upgrade, starting with the bond market itself.

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]]> 1803 Health: The COVID vaccine furthest along may face a storage shortage The Trump administration is leaving it up to states to locate medical grade deep freezers capable of storing Pfizer's vaccine, Emily Kopp reports. Medical supply chain experts describe them as "unicorns." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0000 Health: The COVID vaccine furthest along may face a storage shortage full CQ Roll Call The Trump administration is leaving it up to states to locate medical grade deep freezers capable of storing Pfizer's vaccine, Emily Kopp reports. Medical supply chain experts describe them as "unicorns." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Trump administration is leaving it up to states to locate medical grade deep freezers capable of storing Pfizer's vaccine, Emily Kopp reports. Medical supply chain experts describe them as "unicorns."

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]]> 179 Tech: The three biggest threats to election security CQ Roll Call's Gopal Ratnam has more on what's keeping election security experts up at night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Oct 2020 19:00:00 -0000 Tech: The three biggest threats to election security full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's Gopal Ratnam has more on what's keeping election security experts up at night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's Gopal Ratnam has more on what's keeping election security experts up at night.

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]]> 247 Political Theater: The odd, hybrid world of the vice presidency The vice presidency is a strange office, a hybrid of both the executive branch and the legislative branch, someone who breaks ties on Senate votes and can preside over the counting of his own electoral votes in a joint session of Congress. So Wednesday night’s vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris carried with it more significance as we brace for a possibly disputed election, a Supreme Court nomination fight and, oh yeah, health and age questions surrounding their running mates. Niels Lesniewski and Nathan Gonzales are on the show to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 Oct 2020 20:44:39 -0000 Political Theater: The odd, hybrid world of the vice presidency full CQ Roll Call The vice presidency is a strange office, a hybrid of both the executive branch and the legislative branch, someone who breaks ties on Senate votes and can preside over the counting of his own electoral votes in a joint session of Congress. So Wednesday night’s vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris carried with it more significance as we brace for a possibly disputed election, a Supreme Court nomination fight and, oh yeah, health and age questions surrounding their running mates. Niels Lesniewski and Nathan Gonzales are on the show to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The vice presidency is a strange office, a hybrid of both the executive branch and the legislative branch, someone who breaks ties on Senate votes and can preside over the counting of his own electoral votes in a joint session of Congress. So Wednesday night’s vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris carried with it more significance as we brace for a possibly disputed election, a Supreme Court nomination fight and, oh yeah, health and age questions surrounding their running mates. Niels Lesniewski and Nathan Gonzales are on the show to discuss.

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]]> 1592 Health: How different are the presidential candidates' plans to fight COVID? We compare the similarities and differences in the Trump administration's plan to fight COVID versus Joe Biden's plan. CQ Roll Call reporter Andrew Siddons takes a look after Vice President Mike Pence called Biden's plan "plagiarism" during Wednesday's vice presidential debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 Oct 2020 20:00:00 -0000 Health: How different are the presidential candidates' plans to fight COVID? full CQ Roll Call We compare the similarities and differences in the Trump administration's plan to fight COVID versus Joe Biden's plan. CQ Roll Call reporter Andrew Siddons takes a look after Vice President Mike Pence called Biden's plan "plagiarism" during Wednesday's vice presidential debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We compare the similarities and differences in the Trump administration's plan to fight COVID versus Joe Biden's plan. CQ Roll Call reporter Andrew Siddons takes a look after Vice President Mike Pence called Biden's plan "plagiarism" during Wednesday's vice presidential debate.

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]]> 177 Equal Time: Joe Biden, Clarence Thomas, and Amy Coney Barrett with Angela Wright It is not everyday that one person has a relationship to so many of the day's main news stories but Angela Wright has touched history as the woman not called to support Anita Hill when she testified before the Senate Judiciary committee during Clarence Thomas' confirmation hearings almost 30 years ago. Wright confides in Mary C. Curtis about former Vice President Joseph Biden, #Me Too and the inner workings of a contentious Supreme Court battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 Oct 2020 13:08:21 -0000 Equal Time: Joe Biden, Clarence Thomas, and Amy Coney Barrett with Angela Wright full CQ Roll Call It is not everyday that one person has a relationship to so many of the day's main news stories but Angela Wright has touched history as the woman not called to support Anita Hill when she testified before the Senate Judiciary committee during Clarence Thomas' confirmation hearings almost 30 years ago. Wright confides in Mary C. Curtis about former Vice President Joseph Biden, #Me Too and the inner workings of a contentious Supreme Court battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It is not everyday that one person has a relationship to so many of the day's main news stories but Angela Wright has touched history as the woman not called to support Anita Hill when she testified before the Senate Judiciary committee during Clarence Thomas' confirmation hearings almost 30 years ago. Wright confides in Mary C. Curtis about former Vice President Joseph Biden, #Me Too and the inner workings of a contentious Supreme Court battle.

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]]> 2156 Tech: Department of Homeland Security issues its first-ever annual threat assessment In this CQ Roll Call Policy Brief, Gopal Ratnam who covers tech policy discusses key findings of the first-ever annual threat assessment put out by the Department of Homeland Security. Top threats include Russia trying to seed chaos in the U.S., cyber threats and domestic terrorism which has become more lethal in light of Black Lives Matter protests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 Oct 2020 18:30:00 -0000 Tech: Department of Homeland Security issues its first-ever annual threat assessment full CQ Roll Call In this CQ Roll Call Policy Brief, Gopal Ratnam who covers tech policy discusses key findings of the first-ever annual threat assessment put out by the Department of Homeland Security. Top threats include Russia trying to seed chaos in the U.S., cyber threats and domestic terrorism which has become more lethal in light of Black Lives Matter protests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this CQ Roll Call Policy Brief, Gopal Ratnam who covers tech policy discusses key findings of the first-ever annual threat assessment put out by the Department of Homeland Security. Top threats include Russia trying to seed chaos in the U.S., cyber threats and domestic terrorism which has become more lethal in light of Black Lives Matter protests.

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]]> 292 Coronavirus Special Report: President Trump ends talks with Democrats on a new stimulus bill In tonight's episode, CQ Roll Call delves into the President's latest move to declare an end to all talks about a stimulus package until after the election. Meanwhile, the Food and Drug Administration released stricter guidelines for COVID-19 vaccine developers, thwarting President Trump's efforts to release one by election day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 06 Oct 2020 21:35:05 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: President Trump ends talks with Democrats on a new stimulus bill full CQ Roll Call In tonight's episode, CQ Roll Call delves into the President's latest move to declare an end to all talks about a stimulus package until after the election. Meanwhile, the Food and Drug Administration released stricter guidelines for COVID-19 vaccine developers, thwarting President Trump's efforts to release one by election day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In tonight's episode, CQ Roll Call delves into the President's latest move to declare an end to all talks about a stimulus package until after the election. Meanwhile, the Food and Drug Administration released stricter guidelines for COVID-19 vaccine developers, thwarting President Trump's efforts to release one by election day.

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]]> 498 Health: COVID-19 strains Medicaid coffers CQ Roll Call's health reporter Sandhya Raman talks about the financial strain Medicaid is under. Some states are uncertain about where money will come from while the number of Americans applying for Medicaid soars as the pandemic stretches into the autumn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 06 Oct 2020 20:00:00 -0000 Health: COVID-19 strains Medicaid coffers full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's health reporter Sandhya Raman talks about the financial strain Medicaid is under. Some states are uncertain about where money will come from while the number of Americans applying for Medicaid soars as the pandemic stretches into the autumn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's health reporter Sandhya Raman talks about the financial strain Medicaid is under. Some states are uncertain about where money will come from while the number of Americans applying for Medicaid soars as the pandemic stretches into the autumn.

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]]> 189 Fintech Beat: Fundbox's big payback Prashant Fuloria, the CEO of Fundbox, explains how the upstart fintech spent $100 million on data modeling, and avoided the worst of the pandemic. Plus, how fintechs differ in terms of their operational and business strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 06 Oct 2020 18:09:15 -0000 Fintech Beat: Fundbox's big payback full CQ Roll Call Prashant Fuloria, the CEO of Fundbox, explains how the upstart fintech spent $100 million on data modeling, and avoided the worst of the pandemic. Plus, how fintechs differ in terms of their operational and business strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Prashant Fuloria, the CEO of Fundbox, explains how the upstart fintech spent $100 million on data modeling, and avoided the worst of the pandemic. Plus, how fintechs differ in terms of their operational and business strategies.

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]]> 1766 Budget deep dive: Could we see the return of earmarks? After years of scandal, Congress banned earmarks in 2011. But growing bipartisan support for congressionally directed spending could could lead to a return as soon as January. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss what lawmakers are proposing and how politics will impact the talks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 06 Oct 2020 15:36:42 -0000 Budget deep dive: Could we see the return of earmarks? full CQ Roll Call After years of scandal, Congress banned earmarks in 2011. But growing bipartisan support for congressionally directed spending could could lead to a return as soon as January. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss what lawmakers are proposing and how politics will impact the talks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After years of scandal, Congress banned earmarks in 2011. But growing bipartisan support for congressionally directed spending could could lead to a return as soon as January. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss what lawmakers are proposing and how politics will impact the talks.

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]]> 1148 Defense: Disinformation may rise with Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis CQ Roll Call defense reporter John Donnelly examines the latest threat the military is worried about: Disinformation. US adversaries could seize on the President Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis to spread disinformation and further roil a divided country weeks ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Oct 2020 19:00:00 -0000 Defense: Disinformation may rise with Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call defense reporter John Donnelly examines the latest threat the military is worried about: Disinformation. US adversaries could seize on the President Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis to spread disinformation and further roil a divided country weeks ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call defense reporter John Donnelly examines the latest threat the military is worried about: Disinformation. US adversaries could seize on the President Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis to spread disinformation and further roil a divided country weeks ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

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]]> 309 Transportation: Sen. Duckworth's efforts to get lactation booths in airports pays off In this CQ Roll Call Policy Brief, transportation reporter Jessica Wehrman explains how Sen. Tammy Duckworth was able to get a bill passed that applies airport improvement funds to build lactation rooms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Oct 2020 17:30:00 -0000 Transportation: Sen. Duckworth's efforts to get lactation booths in airports pays off full CQ Roll Call In this CQ Roll Call Policy Brief, transportation reporter Jessica Wehrman explains how Sen. Tammy Duckworth was able to get a bill passed that applies airport improvement funds to build lactation rooms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this CQ Roll Call Policy Brief, transportation reporter Jessica Wehrman explains how Sen. Tammy Duckworth was able to get a bill passed that applies airport improvement funds to build lactation rooms.

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]]> 146 Congress: Can power shift back from the Executive branch to lawmakers? In this CQ Roll Call's Policy Brief, Shawn Zeller examines how Congress has been stripped of power in favor of the White House and what a new administration could do for lawmakers next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Oct 2020 16:07:18 -0000 Congress: Can power shift back from the Executive branch to lawmakers? full CQ Roll Call In this CQ Roll Call's Policy Brief, Shawn Zeller examines how Congress has been stripped of power in favor of the White House and what a new administration could do for lawmakers next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this CQ Roll Call's Policy Brief, Shawn Zeller examines how Congress has been stripped of power in favor of the White House and what a new administration could do for lawmakers next.

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]]> 216 CQ Future: Cities People can work anywhere now, so why stay in cramped apartments? But the more people flee urban areas due to the coronavirus pandemic, the harder it will be to revive local economies since much-needed income is leaving as well.  To talk about the future of cities we reached out to two experts — Rep. Brenda Lawrence of Michigan, who was Southfield’s first African American mayor, and Annise Parker, former mayor of Houston. Listen here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: Cities full CQ Roll Call People can work anywhere now, so why stay in cramped apartments? But the more people flee urban areas due to the coronavirus pandemic, the harder it will be to revive local economies since much-needed income is leaving as well.  To talk about the future of cities we reached out to two experts — Rep. Brenda Lawrence of Michigan, who was Southfield’s first African American mayor, and Annise Parker, former mayor of Houston. Listen here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices People can work anywhere now, so why stay in cramped apartments? But the more people flee urban areas due to the coronavirus pandemic, the harder it will be to revive local economies since much-needed income is leaving as well. 

To talk about the future of cities we reached out to two experts — Rep. Brenda Lawrence of Michigan, who was Southfield’s first African American mayor, and Annise Parker, former mayor of Houston. Listen here. 

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]]> 1797 Environment: A bipartisan bill to help the environment passes in the House In this CQ Roll Call Policy Brief, environment reporter Ben Hulac talks about a rare bipartisan effort to pass a bill to help the environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Oct 2020 22:00:00 -0000 Environment: A bipartisan bill to help the environment passes in the House full CQ Roll Call In this CQ Roll Call Policy Brief, environment reporter Ben Hulac talks about a rare bipartisan effort to pass a bill to help the environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this CQ Roll Call Policy Brief, environment reporter Ben Hulac talks about a rare bipartisan effort to pass a bill to help the environment.

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]]> 138 Coronavirus Special Report: COVID-19 relief talks between the House and White House stall In tonight's episode, we look at what were the stumbling blocks to passing the latest round of COVID-19 relief and why the last best chance to get a deal may have passed until after the elections. We also look at why airlines have begun to furlough employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Oct 2020 21:32:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: COVID-19 relief talks between the House and White House stall full CQ Roll Call In tonight's episode, we look at what were the stumbling blocks to passing the latest round of COVID-19 relief and why the last best chance to get a deal may have passed until after the elections. We also look at why airlines have begun to furlough employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In tonight's episode, we look at what were the stumbling blocks to passing the latest round of COVID-19 relief and why the last best chance to get a deal may have passed until after the elections. We also look at why airlines have begun to furlough employees.

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]]> 431 Immigration: White House slashes the number of refugees allowed in CQ Roll Call's Camila DeChalus provides this brief on the administration's latest immigration policy to cap the number of refugees to 15,000 in the new fiscal year. This is the lowest admittance cap since the program was created 40 years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Oct 2020 18:13:55 -0000 Immigration: White House slashes the number of refugees allowed in full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's Camila DeChalus provides this brief on the administration's latest immigration policy to cap the number of refugees to 15,000 in the new fiscal year. This is the lowest admittance cap since the program was created 40 years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's Camila DeChalus provides this brief on the administration's latest immigration policy to cap the number of refugees to 15,000 in the new fiscal year. This is the lowest admittance cap since the program was created 40 years ago.

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]]> 133 How this SCOTUS fight will be very different As if the 2020 presidential campaign wasn’t already tense enough, we now have a high-profile Supreme Court confirmation fight playing out in the Senate. But things will look and play out differently for the nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett. CQ Roll Call senior writer Todd Ruger and staff writer Katherine Tully McManus walk us through what we can expect in the weeks ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Oct 2020 14:11:43 -0000 How this SCOTUS fight will be very different full CQ Roll Call As if the 2020 presidential campaign wasn’t already tense enough, we now have a high-profile Supreme Court confirmation fight playing out in the Senate. But things will look and play out differently for the nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett. CQ Roll Call senior writer Todd Ruger and staff writer Katherine Tully McManus walk us through what we can expect in the weeks ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As if the 2020 presidential campaign wasn’t already tense enough, we now have a high-profile Supreme Court confirmation fight playing out in the Senate. But things will look and play out differently for the nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett. CQ Roll Call senior writer Todd Ruger and staff writer Katherine Tully McManus walk us through what we can expect in the weeks ahead.

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]]> 1496 Health: A Congressional investigation shows how drug prices are really determined CQ Roll Call's Andrew Siddons reports on an 18-month House Oversight investigation that shows the extent to which drugmakers try to extend the profitable life of existing products rather than develop new ones and how price increases are more related to earnings reports and executive bonuses than research or rebates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 30 Sep 2020 18:35:39 -0000 Health: A Congressional investigation shows how drug prices are really determined full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's Andrew Siddons reports on an 18-month House Oversight investigation that shows the extent to which drugmakers try to extend the profitable life of existing products rather than develop new ones and how price increases are more related to earnings reports and executive bonuses than research or rebates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's Andrew Siddons reports on an 18-month House Oversight investigation that shows the extent to which drugmakers try to extend the profitable life of existing products rather than develop new ones and how price increases are more related to earnings reports and executive bonuses than research or rebates.

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]]> 156 Transportation: House bill proposes tighter regulation for FAA and aircraft maker Bipartisan leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee introduce their first legislative response to an exhaustive 18-month investigation into how two Boeing 737 Max aircraft fell from the sky. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman has this policy brief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 29 Sep 2020 19:18:05 -0000 Transportation: House bill proposes tighter regulation for FAA and aircraft maker full CQ Roll Call Bipartisan leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee introduce their first legislative response to an exhaustive 18-month investigation into how two Boeing 737 Max aircraft fell from the sky. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman has this policy brief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Bipartisan leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee introduce their first legislative response to an exhaustive 18-month investigation into how two Boeing 737 Max aircraft fell from the sky. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman has this policy brief.

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]]> 178 Budget deep dive: Democrats release new COVID-19 relief bill As part of a last-ditch effort to secure new COVID-19 aid before the presidential election, House Democrats released a $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief package on Monday night. But does it move the needle on COVID-19 relief negotiations? CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 29 Sep 2020 15:54:49 -0000 Budget deep dive: Democrats release new COVID-19 relief bill full CQ Roll Call As part of a last-ditch effort to secure new COVID-19 aid before the presidential election, House Democrats released a $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief package on Monday night. But does it move the needle on COVID-19 relief negotiations? CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As part of a last-ditch effort to secure new COVID-19 aid before the presidential election, House Democrats released a $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief package on Monday night. But does it move the needle on COVID-19 relief negotiations? CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss.

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]]> 1106 How the EU is revolutionizing stablecoin (and crypto) oversight Peter Kerstens, the European Commission’s lead on digital finance policy and regulation, explains why—and how—the bloc's new crypto proposals are poised to create the largest regulated market for digital assets in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 29 Sep 2020 15:50:47 -0000 How the EU is revolutionizing stablecoin (and crypto) oversight full CQ Roll Call Peter Kerstens, the European Commission’s lead on digital finance policy and regulation, explains why—and how—the bloc's new crypto proposals are poised to create the largest regulated market for digital assets in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Peter Kerstens, the European Commission’s lead on digital finance policy and regulation, explains why—and how—the bloc's new crypto proposals are poised to create the largest regulated market for digital assets in the world.

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]]> 2096 Health: Where is federal funding for COVID-19 vaccine distribution? Some states say they have received no money for vaccine distribution, while other say they have received only a few million. What's next? CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp, looks at the prospect of COVID-19 vaccines being distributed equitably. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 28 Sep 2020 20:03:16 -0000 Health: Where is federal funding for COVID-19 vaccine distribution? full CQ Roll Call Some states say they have received no money for vaccine distribution, while other say they have received only a few million. What's next? CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp, looks at the prospect of COVID-19 vaccines being distributed equitably. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Some states say they have received no money for vaccine distribution, while other say they have received only a few million. What's next? CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp, looks at the prospect of COVID-19 vaccines being distributed equitably.

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]]> 170 Congress: Why haven't lawmakers passed more aid packages to help beat back COVID-19? In this CQ Roll Call policy brief, Shawn Zeller reveals the latest Capitol Insiders Survey of congressional staffers which offers a better understanding as to why Congress didn't do more to pass COVID-19 relief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 25 Sep 2020 17:07:10 -0000 Congress: Why haven't lawmakers passed more aid packages to help beat back COVID-19? full CQ Roll Call In this CQ Roll Call policy brief, Shawn Zeller reveals the latest Capitol Insiders Survey of congressional staffers which offers a better understanding as to why Congress didn't do more to pass COVID-19 relief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this CQ Roll Call policy brief, Shawn Zeller reveals the latest Capitol Insiders Survey of congressional staffers which offers a better understanding as to why Congress didn't do more to pass COVID-19 relief.

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]]> 186 Equal Time: Breonna Taylor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the future of our country with Fatima Goss Graves In this inaugural episode of CQ Roll Call's Equal Time, Mary C. Curtis reflects on this moment of time, examining the complexity and history of issues dividing the country in 2020. Today's episode features Fatima Goss Graves, CEO of the National Women's Law Center with a discussion about Breonna Taylor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and what is at stake for the courts, our country and women -- especially those of color. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 24 Sep 2020 21:52:41 -0000 Equal Time: Breonna Taylor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the future of our country with Fatima Goss Graves full CQ Roll Call In this inaugural episode of CQ Roll Call's Equal Time, Mary C. Curtis reflects on this moment of time, examining the complexity and history of issues dividing the country in 2020. Today's episode features Fatima Goss Graves, CEO of the National Women's Law Center with a discussion about Breonna Taylor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and what is at stake for the courts, our country and women -- especially those of color. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this inaugural episode of CQ Roll Call's Equal Time, Mary C. Curtis reflects on this moment of time, examining the complexity and history of issues dividing the country in 2020. Today's episode features Fatima Goss Graves, CEO of the National Women's Law Center with a discussion about Breonna Taylor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and what is at stake for the courts, our country and women -- especially those of color.

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]]> 1743 Special Report: Capitol Police disciplinary reports show pattern of misconduct CQ Roll Call reporter Chris Marquette reveals his explosive story on the Capitol Police on how court documents show a pattern of misconduct and abuse, including soliciting sex, unsecured guns and derogatory comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 24 Sep 2020 14:54:00 -0000 Special Report: Capitol Police disciplinary reports show pattern of misconduct full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call reporter Chris Marquette reveals his explosive story on the Capitol Police on how court documents show a pattern of misconduct and abuse, including soliciting sex, unsecured guns and derogatory comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call reporter Chris Marquette reveals his explosive story on the Capitol Police on how court documents show a pattern of misconduct and abuse, including soliciting sex, unsecured guns and derogatory comments.

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]]> 879 SCOTUS fight scrambles Senate schedule, campaigns We thought we were in the home stretch of the 2020 campaign season, with the primaries over and early voting beginning, and then on Sept. 18, another political earthquake shook us when Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died. Niels Lesniewski and Bridget Bowman discuss what we know, what we don’t know and what we’ll be watching in the coming days and weeks about the latest Supreme Court news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Sep 2020 21:31:53 -0000 full CQ Roll Call We thought we were in the home stretch of the 2020 campaign season, with the primaries over and early voting beginning, and then on Sept. 18, another political earthquake shook us when Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died. Niels Lesniewski and Bridget Bowman discuss what we know, what we don’t know and what we’ll be watching in the coming days and weeks about the latest Supreme Court news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We thought we were in the home stretch of the 2020 campaign season, with the primaries over and early voting beginning, and then on Sept. 18, another political earthquake shook us when Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died. Niels Lesniewski and Bridget Bowman discuss what we know, what we don’t know and what we’ll be watching in the coming days and weeks about the latest Supreme Court news.

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]]> 1614 Health: FDA head pushes back against politics and says his agency will make the decisions about future vaccine approvals Andrew Siddons offers why FDA head Stephen Hahn came out today stating that his agency will make all future decisions about approvals for COVID 19 vaccines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Sep 2020 18:48:09 -0000 Health: FDA head pushes back against politics and says his agency will make the decisions about future vaccine approvals full CQ Roll Call Andrew Siddons offers why FDA head Stephen Hahn came out today stating that his agency will make all future decisions about approvals for COVID 19 vaccines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Andrew Siddons offers why FDA head Stephen Hahn came out today stating that his agency will make all future decisions about approvals for COVID 19 vaccines.

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]]> 191 Defense: Is Elon Musk's SpaceX charging too much for spy satellites After promising to be a cheaper alternative, SpaceX is poised to charge more — much more — at least for the first in a series of forthcoming spy satellite launches than its competitor United Launch Alliance. CQ Roll Call’s John Donnelly breaks down what we know, and don’t know, about SpaceX’s staggering price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Sep 2020 17:30:00 -0000 Defense: Is Elon Musk's SpaceX charging too much for spy satellites full CQ Roll Call After promising to be a cheaper alternative, SpaceX is poised to charge more — much more — at least for the first in a series of forthcoming spy satellite launches than its competitor United Launch Alliance. CQ Roll Call’s John Donnelly breaks down what we know, and don’t know, about SpaceX’s staggering price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After promising to be a cheaper alternative, SpaceX is poised to charge more — much more — at least for the first in a series of forthcoming spy satellite launches than its competitor United Launch Alliance. CQ Roll Call’s John Donnelly breaks down what we know, and don’t know, about SpaceX’s staggering price.

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]]> 297 Introducing "Equal Time" Award-winning journalist Mary C. Curtis tackles policies and politics through the lens of social justice, illuminating the issues that have been, and still are, dividing the country. After all, the world is not so black and white.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:25:59 -0000 Introducing "Equal Time" full CQ Roll Call Award-winning journalist Mary C. Curtis tackles policies and politics through the lens of social justice, illuminating the issues that have been, and still are, dividing the country. After all, the world is not so black and white.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Award-winning journalist Mary C. Curtis tackles policies and politics through the lens of social justice, illuminating the issues that have been, and still are, dividing the country. After all, the world is not so black and white. 

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]]> 123 Transportation: Democrats redefine infrastructure CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman looks at how the Democratic party has been redefining infrastructure so it includes climate change and not just potholes and roads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Sep 2020 15:31:29 -0000 Transportation: Democratss redefine infrastructure full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman looks at how the Democratic party has been redefining infrastructure so it includes climate change and not just potholes and roads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman looks at how the Democratic party has been redefining infrastructure so it includes climate change and not just potholes and roads.

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]]> 142 Health: How RBG’s death will impact health policy CQ Roll Call’s Mary Ellen McIntire unpacks what’s at stake for different health policies now that Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing opens up a slot on the Supreme Court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:00:00 -0000 Health: How RBG’s death will impact health policy full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call’s Mary Ellen McIntire unpacks what’s at stake for different health policies now that Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing opens up a slot on the Supreme Court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call’s Mary Ellen McIntire unpacks what’s at stake for different health policies now that Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing opens up a slot on the Supreme Court.

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]]> 240 Budget deep dive: House Democrats draft stopgap funding bill without Republican support With only days remaining in the current fiscal year, congressional leaders are struggling to pass a stopgap funding measure to avoid a partial government shutdown. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman explain how a partisan dispute over farm payments threatens to derail progress on the measure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Sep 2020 16:35:18 -0000 Budget deep dive: House Democrats draft stopgap funding bill without Republican support full CQ Roll Call With only days remaining in the current fiscal year, congressional leaders are struggling to pass a stopgap funding measure to avoid a partial government shutdown. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman explain how a partisan dispute over farm payments threatens to derail progress on the measure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With only days remaining in the current fiscal year, congressional leaders are struggling to pass a stopgap funding measure to avoid a partial government shutdown. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman explain how a partisan dispute over farm payments threatens to derail progress on the measure.

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]]> 976 The case for caution with central bank digital currencies FT Alphaville editor Izabella Kaminska and Citi exec Tony McGlaughlin warn that central bank digital currencies could have unpleasant consequences for banking, lending and the balance of power in the monetary system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Sep 2020 16:31:02 -0000 The case for caution with central bank digital currencies full CQ Roll Call FT Alphaville editor Izabella Kaminska and Citi exec Tony McGlaughlin warn that central bank digital currencies could have unpleasant consequences for banking, lending and the balance of power in the monetary system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices FT Alphaville editor Izabella Kaminska and Citi exec Tony McGlaughlin warn that central bank digital currencies could have unpleasant consequences for banking, lending and the balance of power in the monetary system.

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]]> 2399 Congress: Why Nancy Pelosi is playing chicken with GOP over virus relief In this CQ Roll Call Policy Brief, Shawn Zeller offers an analysis as to why House leader Nancy Pelosi is willing to play chicken with the GOP over virus relief, even as some other Democrats thinks the party should compromise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Sep 2020 17:38:41 -0000 Congress: Why Nancy Pelosi is playing chicken with GOP over virus relief full CQ Roll Call In this CQ Roll Call Policy Brief, Shawn Zeller offers an analysis as to why House leader Nancy Pelosi is willing to play chicken with the GOP over virus relief, even as some other Democrats thinks the party should compromise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this CQ Roll Call Policy Brief, Shawn Zeller offers an analysis as to why House leader Nancy Pelosi is willing to play chicken with the GOP over virus relief, even as some other Democrats thinks the party should compromise.

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]]> 204 Immigration: Will deportation flights lead to exporting COVID 19? CQ Roll Call's Tanvi Misra reports on how a deportation flight to Somalia raises concern that the U.S. may be exporting the coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Sep 2020 21:00:00 -0000 Immigration: Will deportation flights lead to exporting COVID 19? full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's Tanvi Misra reports on how a deportation flight to Somalia raises concern that the U.S. may be exporting the coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's Tanvi Misra reports on how a deportation flight to Somalia raises concern that the U.S. may be exporting the coronavirus.

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]]> 196 Coronavirus Special Report: Pentagon, HHS will take the lead in distributing vaccine In today's Coronavirus Special Report, we delve into how the departments of Health and Human Services and Defense will play a key role in distributing a vaccine when it is ready, why some states may go it alone when it comes to validating vaccines and how minority households are bearing the brunt of economic insecurity during this pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Sep 2020 19:55:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Pentagon, HHS will take the lead in distributing vaccine full CQ Roll Call In today's Coronavirus Special Report, we delve into how the departments of Health and Human Services and Defense will play a key role in distributing a vaccine when it is ready, why some states may go it alone when it comes to validating vaccines and how minority households are bearing the brunt of economic insecurity during this pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In today's Coronavirus Special Report, we delve into how the departments of Health and Human Services and Defense will play a key role in distributing a vaccine when it is ready, why some states may go it alone when it comes to validating vaccines and how minority households are bearing the brunt of economic insecurity during this pandemic.


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]]> 663 Transportation: 'Spectacular' regulatory failure and culture at Boeing led to 737 Max disasters A congressional report finds that a 'spectacular' regulatory failure by the Federal Aviation Committee, alongside Boeing's culture and focus on profits, contributed to two fatal 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people, CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:19:07 -0000 Transportation: 'Spectacular' regulatory failure and culture at Boeing led to 737 Max disasters full CQ Roll Call A congressional report finds that a 'spectacular' regulatory failure by the Federal Aviation Committee, alongside Boeing's culture and focus on profits, contributed to two fatal 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people, CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A congressional report finds that a 'spectacular' regulatory failure by the Federal Aviation Committee, alongside Boeing's culture and focus on profits, contributed to two fatal 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people, CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman reports.

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]]> 106 Health: States, health groups applaud withdrawal of Medicaid rule States and advocacy groups are applauding the Trump administration’s decision to pull back a proposed rule that could have had broad implications for Medicaid funding. CQ Roll Call’s Sandhya Raman explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Sep 2020 20:00:00 -0000 Health: States, health groups applaud withdrawal of Medicaid rule full CQ Roll Call States and advocacy groups are applauding the Trump administration’s decision to pull back a proposed rule that could have had broad implications for Medicaid funding. CQ Roll Call’s Sandhya Raman explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices States and advocacy groups are applauding the Trump administration’s decision to pull back a proposed rule that could have had broad implications for Medicaid funding. CQ Roll Call’s Sandhya Raman explains.

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]]> 145 Who should be an accredited investor? SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce joins the podcast to talk about artificial intelligence and capital markets for a live conversation at the HPC + AI Wall Street conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Sep 2020 18:01:01 -0000 Who should be an accredited investor? full CQ Roll Call SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce joins the podcast to talk about artificial intelligence and capital markets for a live conversation at the HPC + AI Wall Street conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce joins the podcast to talk about artificial intelligence and capital markets for a live conversation at the HPC + AI Wall Street conference.

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]]> 2683 Budget deep dive: Lawmakers navigate politics in tackling a stopgap funding measure Congress needs a continuing resolution to avoid a partial government shutdown next month. But how long should government operate on a stopgap? CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt explain the political implications behind the duration of a stopgap, as well as the likelihood of any coronavirus relief in the near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Sep 2020 15:57:00 -0000 Budget deep dive: Lawmakers navigate politics in tackling a stopgap funding measure full CQ Roll Call Congress needs a continuing resolution to avoid a partial government shutdown next month. But how long should government operate on a stopgap? CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt explain the political implications behind the duration of a stopgap, as well as the likelihood of any coronavirus relief in the near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress needs a continuing resolution to avoid a partial government shutdown next month. But how long should government operate on a stopgap? CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt explain the political implications behind the duration of a stopgap, as well as the likelihood of any coronavirus relief in the near future.


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]]> 1241 Policy: The coronavirus is killing congressional productivity The stalemate on a new coronavirus relief package highlights an Autumn of legislative draws in the Capitol. Will Congress be able to get much done until the virus is gone? CQ Roll Call’s Shawn Zeller breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Sep 2020 13:39:17 -0000 Policy: The coronavirus is killing congressional productivity full CQ Roll Call The stalemate on a new coronavirus relief package highlights an Autumn of legislative draws in the Capitol. Will Congress be able to get much done until the virus is gone? CQ Roll Call’s Shawn Zeller breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The stalemate on a new coronavirus relief package highlights an Autumn of legislative draws in the Capitol. Will Congress be able to get much done until the virus is gone? CQ Roll Call’s Shawn Zeller breaks it down.

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]]> 228 CQ Future: Congress With Congress at a virtual stalemate over a new round of aid to help Americans during COVID-19, we thought it was time to take a look at what is its future. Can Congress ever regain its stature as a governing body? We talked to two representatives who’ve played a big role in helping the House navigate the pandemic, Rules Committee Chairman Jim McGovern, a Democrat from Massachusetts and the top Republican on the panel, Tom Cole of Oklahoma.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: Congress full CQ Roll Call With Congress at a virtual stalemate over a new round of aid to help Americans during COVID-19, we thought it was time to take a look at what is its future. Can Congress ever regain its stature as a governing body? We talked to two representatives who’ve played a big role in helping the House navigate the pandemic, Rules Committee Chairman Jim McGovern, a Democrat from Massachusetts and the top Republican on the panel, Tom Cole of Oklahoma.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With Congress at a virtual stalemate over a new round of aid to help Americans during COVID-19, we thought it was time to take a look at what is its future. Can Congress ever regain its stature as a governing body? We talked to two representatives who’ve played a big role in helping the House navigate the pandemic, Rules Committee Chairman Jim McGovern, a Democrat from Massachusetts and the top Republican on the panel, Tom Cole of Oklahoma. 

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]]> 1947 Coronavirus Special Report: Senate GOP 'skinny' relief bill fails In today’s episode, we look at why Senate Republicans weren’t able to pass a coronavirus relief bill, making the prospect of another rescue package before the presidential election in November unlikely. We also have the latest health policy news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Sep 2020 21:28:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Senate GOP "skinny" relief bill fails full CQ Roll Call In today’s episode, we look at why Senate Republicans weren’t able to pass a coronavirus relief bill, making the prospect of another rescue package before the presidential election in November unlikely. We also have the latest health policy news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In today’s episode, we look at why Senate Republicans weren’t able to pass a coronavirus relief bill, making the prospect of another rescue package before the presidential election in November unlikely. We also have the latest health policy news.


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]]> 517 ‘Surge’ part of ongoing surge in political documentaries If you ran for Congress in 2018, there was a pretty good chance you are part of a political documentary. First came “Knock Down the House,” which featured a (then) little known candidate, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and now comes “Surge,” which follows women who ran against veteran Republican incumbents. Political Reporters Bridget Bowman and Kate Ackley spoke to Rep. Lauren Underwood, a star of “Surge,” and filmmakers Wendy Sachs and Hannah Rosenzweig about their new movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Sep 2020 18:06:15 -0000 ‘Surge’ part of ongoing surge in political documentaries full CQ Roll Call If you ran for Congress in 2018, there was a pretty good chance you are part of a political documentary. First came “Knock Down the House,” which featured a (then) little known candidate, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and now comes “Surge,” which follows women who ran against veteran Republican incumbents. Political Reporters Bridget Bowman and Kate Ackley spoke to Rep. Lauren Underwood, a star of “Surge,” and filmmakers Wendy Sachs and Hannah Rosenzweig about their new movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices If you ran for Congress in 2018, there was a pretty good chance you are part of a political documentary. First came “Knock Down the House,” which featured a (then) little known candidate, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and now comes “Surge,” which follows women who ran against veteran Republican incumbents. Political Reporters Bridget Bowman and Kate Ackley spoke to Rep. Lauren Underwood, a star of “Surge,” and filmmakers Wendy Sachs and Hannah Rosenzweig about their new movie.

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]]> 1401 Budget: Can Republicans unite around “skinny” coronavirus relief bill? The GOP’s latest proposal for a coronavirus aid package is likely not to pass, but it may place just enough pressure on Democrats to force them to ease their demands. CQ Roll Call’s Doug Sword breaks down what to watch before the vote in the Senate on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Sep 2020 21:05:53 -0000 Budget: Can Republicans unite around “skinny” coronavirus relief bill? full CQ Roll Call The GOP’s latest proposal for a coronavirus aid package is likely not to pass, but it may place just enough pressure on Democrats to force them to ease their demands. CQ Roll Call’s Doug Sword breaks down what to watch before the vote in the Senate on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The GOP’s latest proposal for a coronavirus aid package is likely not to pass, but it may place just enough pressure on Democrats to force them to ease their demands. CQ Roll Call’s Doug Sword breaks down what to watch before the vote in the Senate on Thursday.

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]]> 275 Budget: Senate Republicans beef up “skinny” coronavirus relief package Senate Republicans are proposing to beef up a “skinny” coronavirus relief package by more than 100 pages, including an enhanced deduction for charitable giving, $20 billion for farmers and ranchers and money for child care and stockpiling medical supplies. CQ Roll Call’s Doug Sword breaks down the new additions to the bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Sep 2020 21:41:58 -0000 Budget: Senate Republicans beef up “skinny” coronavirus relief package full CQ Roll Call Senate Republicans are proposing to beef up a “skinny” coronavirus relief package by more than 100 pages, including an enhanced deduction for charitable giving, $20 billion for farmers and ranchers and money for child care and stockpiling medical supplies. CQ Roll Call’s Doug Sword breaks down the new additions to the bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Senate Republicans are proposing to beef up a “skinny” coronavirus relief package by more than 100 pages, including an enhanced deduction for charitable giving, $20 billion for farmers and ranchers and money for child care and stockpiling medical supplies. CQ Roll Call’s Doug Sword breaks down the new additions to the bill.

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]]> 315 Health: How have prescription drug prices trended over the last four years? Health care costs have been a contentious issue in Congress and the Trump administration. CQ Roll Call’s Andrew Siddons breaks down trends in prescription drug pricing over the last four years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Sep 2020 21:41:47 -0000 Health: How have prescription drug prices trended over the last four years? full CQ Roll Call Health care costs have been a contentious issue in Congress and the Trump administration. CQ Roll Call’s Andrew Siddons breaks down trends in prescription drug pricing over the last four years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Health care costs have been a contentious issue in Congress and the Trump administration. CQ Roll Call’s Andrew Siddons breaks down trends in prescription drug pricing over the last four years.

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]]> 128 CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics This is CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics, your one stop shop for all audio content from the CQ Roll Call newsroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Sep 2020 19:38:53 -0000 CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics full CQ Roll Call This is CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics, your one stop shop for all audio content from the CQ Roll Call newsroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics, your one stop shop for all audio content from the CQ Roll Call newsroom.

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]]> 77 CQ Future: Travel As Labor Day approaches, it got us wondering about the lasting impact the COVID-19 pandemic will have on travel. We turned to Tori Emerson Barnes, executive vice president of public affairs and policy at the U.S. Travel Association, for some answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: Travel full CQ Roll Call As Labor Day approaches, it got us wondering about the lasting impact the COVID-19 pandemic will have on travel. We turned to Tori Emerson Barnes, executive vice president of public affairs and policy at the U.S. Travel Association, for some answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As Labor Day approaches, it got us wondering about the lasting impact the COVID-19 pandemic will have on travel. We turned to Tori Emerson Barnes, executive vice president of public affairs and policy at the U.S. Travel Association, for some answers.

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]]> 1398 Coronavirus Special Report: Should COVID-19 vaccines be free? In today’s episode we delve into the pricing of coronavirus vaccines. We will also examine how first responders have to battle natural disasters -- fires in California, hurricanes in Louisiana -- amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 31 Aug 2020 20:35:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Should COVID-19 vaccines be free? full CQ Roll Call In today’s episode we delve into the pricing of coronavirus vaccines. We will also examine how first responders have to battle natural disasters -- fires in California, hurricanes in Louisiana -- amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In today’s episode we delve into the pricing of coronavirus vaccines. We will also examine how first responders have to battle natural disasters -- fires in California, hurricanes in Louisiana -- amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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]]> 541 Coronavirus Special Report: COVID-19 aid talks still stalled In tonight’s episode, CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman looks at how a phone call between Speaker Nancy Pelosi and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows highlights the disagreements between Democrats and Republicans over the next round of COVID-19 aid. Then, Emily Kopp discusses why the FDA will hold a public meeting of outside experts on COVID-19 vaccines on October 22nd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:32:53 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: COVID-19 aid talks still stalled full CQ Roll Call In tonight’s episode, CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman looks at how a phone call between Speaker Nancy Pelosi and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows highlights the disagreements between Democrats and Republicans over the next round of COVID-19 aid. Then, Emily Kopp discusses why the FDA will hold a public meeting of outside experts on COVID-19 vaccines on October 22nd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In tonight’s episode, CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman looks at how a phone call between Speaker Nancy Pelosi and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows highlights the disagreements between Democrats and Republicans over the next round of COVID-19 aid. Then, Emily Kopp discusses why the FDA will hold a public meeting of outside experts on COVID-19 vaccines on October 22nd.

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]]> 390 CQ Future: Cash In this episode of CQ Future we muse about whether cash is a thing of the past. CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa explains why dollars are out of vogue. And in a conversation with fintech expert Chris Brummer , Jim Saksa explores if America is ready to catch up with much of the world and what to expect next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: Cash full CQ Roll Call In this episode of CQ Future we muse about whether cash is a thing of the past. CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa explains why dollars are out of vogue. And in a conversation with fintech expert Chris Brummer , Jim Saksa explores if America is ready to catch up with much of the world and what to expect next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of CQ Future we muse about whether cash is a thing of the past. CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa explains why dollars are out of vogue. And in a conversation with fintech expert Chris Brummer , Jim Saksa explores if America is ready to catch up with much of the world and what to expect next.

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]]> 1386 Coronavirus Special Report: Why the GOP is offering money to help the ailing Post Office In this episode of Coronavirus Special Report we delve into the U.S. Postal Service. We discuss why the GOP is now proposing funds to bolster the Postal Service and why the postmaster general did an about-face on his intent to make drastic cuts before the presidential election in November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Aug 2020 22:22:55 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Why the GOP is offering money to help the ailing Post Office full CQ Roll Call In this episode of Coronavirus Special Report we delve into the U.S. Postal Service. We discuss why the GOP is now proposing funds to bolster the Postal Service and why the postmaster general did an about-face on his intent to make drastic cuts before the presidential election in November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Coronavirus Special Report we delve into the U.S. Postal Service.

We discuss why the GOP is now proposing funds to bolster the Postal Service and why the postmaster general did an about-face on his intent to make drastic cuts before the presidential election in November.

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]]> 478 CQ Future: Housing The moratorium on evictions expired at the end of July. As Congress left Washington DC without a new aid package, tens of millions of Americans are now at risk of becoming homeless. We reprise our episode on housing policies to highlight what is at stake now and the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: Housing full CQ Roll Call The moratorium on evictions expired at the end of July. As Congress left Washington DC without a new aid package, tens of millions of Americans are now at risk of becoming homeless. We reprise our episode on housing policies to highlight what is at stake now and the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The moratorium on evictions expired at the end of July. As Congress left Washington DC without a new aid package, tens of millions of Americans are now at risk of becoming homeless. We reprise our episode on housing policies to highlight what is at stake now and the future.

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]]> 1052 Coronavirus Special Report: Public health experts fear a surge in COVID-19 in the fall In today's episode, we have a report on why the fall may bring a surge of cases in the United States — even as it holds the dubious distinction of leading the world in the highest number of confirmed cases and deaths from COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 11 Aug 2020 20:01:17 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Public health experts fear a surge in COVID-19 in the fall full CQ Roll Call In today's episode, we have a report on why the fall may bring a surge of cases in the United States — even as it holds the dubious distinction of leading the world in the highest number of confirmed cases and deaths from COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In today's episode, we have a report on why the fall may bring a surge of cases in the United States — even as it holds the dubious distinction of leading the world in the highest number of confirmed cases and deaths from COVID-19.

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]]> 358 Budget deep dive: Trump forced through some COVID-19 relief. Now what? President Donald Trump signed a number of executive actions last weekend to provide some COVID-19 aid, including suspending payroll tax collection and adding $300 to $400 in federal unemployment benefits, as negotiators failed to reach agreement on the next relief package. But is it enough? CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and Peter Cohn discuss the executive actions and look at what they might mean for negotiations going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 11 Aug 2020 16:46:37 -0000 Budget deep dive: Trump forced through some COVID-19 relief. Now what? full CQ Roll Call President Donald Trump signed a number of executive actions last weekend to provide some COVID-19 aid, including suspending payroll tax collection and adding $300 to $400 in federal unemployment benefits, as negotiators failed to reach agreement on the next relief package. But is it enough? CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and Peter Cohn discuss the executive actions and look at what they might mean for negotiations going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Donald Trump signed a number of executive actions last weekend to provide some COVID-19 aid, including suspending payroll tax collection and adding $300 to $400 in federal unemployment benefits, as negotiators failed to reach agreement on the next relief package. But is it enough? CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and Peter Cohn discuss the executive actions and look at what they might mean for negotiations going forward.

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]]> 922 CQ Future: Voting In this episode of CQ Future we look at voting and the impact the pandemic will have on the 2020 elections. Election analyst Nathan Gonzales sits down with CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller and explains the potential pitfalls and scenarios that may occur and the implications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: Voting full CQ Roll Call In this episode of CQ Future we look at voting and the impact the pandemic will have on the 2020 elections. Election analyst Nathan Gonzales sits down with CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller and explains the potential pitfalls and scenarios that may occur and the implications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of CQ Future we look at voting and the impact the pandemic will have on the 2020 elections. Election analyst Nathan Gonzales sits down with CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller and explains the potential pitfalls and scenarios that may occur and the implications.

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]]> 1821 Coronavirus Special Report: NIH reveals new antibody drug trial to combat COVID-19 In tonight’s episode, we delve into promising news on a drug trial from the National Institutes of Health, the power of unions, and a conversation with CQ Roll Call’s Caroline Brehman about what it was like to photograph plebes at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Aug 2020 22:11:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: NIH reveals new antibody drug trial to combat COVID-19 full CQ Roll Call In tonight’s episode, we delve into promising news on a drug trial from the National Institutes of Health, the power of unions, and a conversation with CQ Roll Call’s Caroline Brehman about what it was like to photograph plebes at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In tonight’s episode, we delve into promising news on a drug trial from the National Institutes of Health, the power of unions, and a conversation with CQ Roll Call’s Caroline Brehman about what it was like to photograph plebes at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.


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]]> 871 Budget deep dive: COVID-19 relief talks progress slowly Trump administration officials and congressional leaders seem to be making some progress on the next COVID-19 relief bill following more than a week of talks. But key issues remain, including unemployment insurance, schools reopening, and state and local aid. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt break down the recent negotiations, discuss the sticking points and look at where negotiations go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Aug 2020 15:50:10 -0000 Budget deep dive: COVID-19 relief talks progress slowly full CQ Roll Call Trump administration officials and congressional leaders seem to be making some progress on the next COVID-19 relief bill following more than a week of talks. But key issues remain, including unemployment insurance, schools reopening, and state and local aid. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt break down the recent negotiations, discuss the sticking points and look at where negotiations go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Trump administration officials and congressional leaders seem to be making some progress on the next COVID-19 relief bill following more than a week of talks. But key issues remain, including unemployment insurance, schools reopening, and state and local aid. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt break down the recent negotiations, discuss the sticking points and look at where negotiations go from here.

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]]> 1127 CQ Future: Restaurants Few industries have been hit harder by the pandemic than restaurants. In this episode, we turn to Andy Shallal, who was appointed by Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser to sit on a task force that looks at what the city needs to do during and after the pandemic to reopen. Shallal owns one of the city’s most beloved restaurant chains, Busboys and Poets, and has distinct thoughts about what the future holds for independent eateries and what it will take for this industry to get off life support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 31 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: Restaurants full CQ Roll Call Few industries have been hit harder by the pandemic than restaurants. In this episode, we turn to Andy Shallal, who was appointed by Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser to sit on a task force that looks at what the city needs to do during and after the pandemic to reopen. Shallal owns one of the city’s most beloved restaurant chains, Busboys and Poets, and has distinct thoughts about what the future holds for independent eateries and what it will take for this industry to get off life support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Few industries have been hit harder by the pandemic than restaurants. In this episode, we turn to Andy Shallal, who was appointed by Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser to sit on a task force that looks at what the city needs to do during and after the pandemic to reopen. Shallal owns one of the city’s most beloved restaurant chains, Busboys and Poets, and has distinct thoughts about what the future holds for independent eateries and what it will take for this industry to get off life support.

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]]> 1850 Coronavirus Special Report: Rep. Gohmert tests positive for COVID-19 In this episode, we explore the fallout on Capitol Hill from Texas Republican lawmaker Louie Gohmert's revelation that he has the coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 Jul 2020 22:21:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Rep. Gohmert tests positive for COVID-19 full CQ Roll Call In this episode, we explore the fallout on Capitol Hill from Texas Republican lawmaker Louie Gohmert's revelation that he has the coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, we explore the fallout on Capitol Hill from Texas Republican lawmaker Louie Gohmert's revelation that he has the coronavirus.

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]]> 458 Coronavirus Special Report: GOP lawmakers tuck billions of dollars for the defense industry into latest relief package In tonight's episode, we delve into what GOP lawmakers asked for in the next round of relief to ease the economic burden of the pandemic - billions were allocated for the defense industry, while transportation was left behind. We also look at what's being done to protect frontline workers and patients from protective equipment that doesn't meet federal safety standards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Jul 2020 21:28:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: GOP lawmakers tuck billions of dollars for the defense industry into latest relief package full CQ Roll Call In tonight's episode, we delve into what GOP lawmakers asked for in the next round of relief to ease the economic burden of the pandemic - billions were allocated for the defense industry, while transportation was left behind. We also look at what's being done to protect frontline workers and patients from protective equipment that doesn't meet federal safety standards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In tonight's episode, we delve into what GOP lawmakers asked for in the next round of relief to ease the economic burden of the pandemic - billions were allocated for the defense industry, while transportation was left behind. We also look at what's being done to protect frontline workers and patients from protective equipment that doesn't meet federal safety standards.

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]]> 647 Budget deep dive: Senate Republicans release their COVID-19 relief bill. Is it enough? CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss the latest COVID-19 relief bill from Senate Republicans; breaking down its provisions, disagreements within the GOP and Democrats' criticisms of the package. They also explain how long it could take for negotiators to reach bipartisan agreement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Jul 2020 15:16:44 -0000 Budget deep dive: Senate Republicans release their COVID-19 relief bill. Is it enough? full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss the latest COVID-19 relief bill from Senate Republicans; breaking down its provisions, disagreements within the GOP and Democrats' criticisms of the package. They also explain how long it could take for negotiators to reach bipartisan agreement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss the latest COVID-19 relief bill from Senate Republicans; breaking down its provisions, disagreements within the GOP and Democrats' criticisms of the package. They also explain how long it could take for negotiators to reach bipartisan agreement.

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]]> 1029 Coronavirus Special Report: COVID-19 bill talks stall within the GOP In tonight's episode, Senate leaders have been working to release their version of the next COVID-19 relief bill, but talks fizzled after disagreements amongst members of the GOP over certain provisions, and the Wahite House's decision to take time to read the fine print, killed any hope of text coming out today. CQ Roll Call's Paul Krawzak has the latest on what we know about the bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Jul 2020 22:38:56 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: COVID-19 bill talks stall within the GOP full CQ Roll Call In tonight's episode, Senate leaders have been working to release their version of the next COVID-19 relief bill, but talks fizzled after disagreements amongst members of the GOP over certain provisions, and the Wahite House's decision to take time to read the fine print, killed any hope of text coming out today. CQ Roll Call's Paul Krawzak has the latest on what we know about the bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In tonight's episode, Senate leaders have been working to release their version of the next COVID-19 relief bill, but talks fizzled after disagreements amongst members of the GOP over certain provisions, and the Wahite House's decision to take time to read the fine print, killed any hope of text coming out today. CQ Roll Call's Paul Krawzak has the latest on what we know about the bill.

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]]> 529 Coronavirus Special Report: Employees and businesses clash over liability protections In tonight's episode, CQ Roll Call's Todd Ruger examines the rift between employees, who are exposed to the virus on the front lines, and the businesses that employ them, and how Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's push for liability protections in the next COVID-19 bill might benefit these businesses. Then, Kate Ackley breaks down how the coronavirus pandemic has dominated K Street, the center of Washington's lobbying industry. Finally, Niels Lesniewski looks at what hurdles remain ahead of the Major League Baseball season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Jul 2020 21:30:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Employees and businesses clash over liability protections full CQ Roll Call In tonight's episode, CQ Roll Call's Todd Ruger examines the rift between employees, who are exposed to the virus on the front lines, and the businesses that employ them, and how Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's push for liability protections in the next COVID-19 bill might benefit these businesses. Then, Kate Ackley breaks down how the coronavirus pandemic has dominated K Street, the center of Washington's lobbying industry. Finally, Niels Lesniewski looks at what hurdles remain ahead of the Major League Baseball season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In tonight's episode, CQ Roll Call's Todd Ruger examines the rift between employees, who are exposed to the virus on the front lines, and the businesses that employ them, and how Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's push for liability protections in the next COVID-19 bill might benefit these businesses. Then, Kate Ackley breaks down how the coronavirus pandemic has dominated K Street, the center of Washington's lobbying industry. Finally, Niels Lesniewski looks at what hurdles remain ahead of the Major League Baseball season.


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]]> 881 Coronavirus Special Report: Negotiations begin around next COVID-19 aid package In tonight's episode, CQ Roll Call's David Lerman breaks down the latest around talks between lawmakers on the next COVID-19 aid package. Later, Mary Ellen McIntire looks at how schools are preparing for the fall, and how the next aid package will affect those preparations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Jul 2020 22:54:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Negotiations begin around next COVID-19 aid package full CQ Roll Call In tonight's episode, CQ Roll Call's David Lerman breaks down the latest around talks between lawmakers on the next COVID-19 aid package. Later, Mary Ellen McIntire looks at how schools are preparing for the fall, and how the next aid package will affect those preparations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In tonight's episode, CQ Roll Call's David Lerman breaks down the latest around talks between lawmakers on the next COVID-19 aid package. Later, Mary Ellen McIntire looks at how schools are preparing for the fall, and how the next aid package will affect those preparations.

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]]> 459 Coronavirus Special Report: Republicans meet with Trump to discuss COVID-19 aid In today’s episode, CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt breaks down what was discussed at a meeting between Republicans and President Donald Trump over the next round of COVID-19 aid, including liability protections, tax credits and money for education. Later, Emily Kopp examines life after a coronavirus vaccine is developed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 20 Jul 2020 21:18:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Republicans meet with Trump to discuss COVID-19 aid full CQ Roll Call In today’s episode, CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt breaks down what was discussed at a meeting between Republicans and President Donald Trump over the next round of COVID-19 aid, including liability protections, tax credits and money for education. Later, Emily Kopp examines life after a coronavirus vaccine is developed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In today’s episode, CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt breaks down what was discussed at a meeting between Republicans and President Donald Trump over the next round of COVID-19 aid, including liability protections, tax credits and money for education. Later, Emily Kopp examines life after a coronavirus vaccine is developed.


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]]> 436 CQ Future: Telehealth In this edition of CQ Future, we address how the pandemic has pushed medicine and how its practiced into the future. Telehealth, where doctors visit with patients using technology delivered by video or phone, is now being touted as a new way of practicing medicine. But what happens to those who may not have access to technology or its infrastructure? CQ Roll Call sits down with Dr Julia Arnsten who has been at Montifiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York for nearly 25 years and is Director of the Division of General Internal medicine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: Telehealth full CQ Roll Call In this edition of CQ Future, we address how the pandemic has pushed medicine and how its practiced into the future. Telehealth, where doctors visit with patients using technology delivered by video or phone, is now being touted as a new way of practicing medicine. But what happens to those who may not have access to technology or its infrastructure? CQ Roll Call sits down with Dr Julia Arnsten who has been at Montifiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York for nearly 25 years and is Director of the Division of General Internal medicine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this edition of CQ Future, we address how the pandemic has pushed medicine and how its practiced into the future. Telehealth, where doctors visit with patients using technology delivered by video or phone, is now being touted as a new way of practicing medicine. But what happens to those who may not have access to technology or its infrastructure? CQ Roll Call sits down with Dr Julia Arnsten who has been at Montifiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York for nearly 25 years and is Director of the Division of General Internal medicine.

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]]> 1318 Coronavirus Special Report: Democrats up their demands for next COVID-19 relief bill In tonight's episode, we look at how Democrats in Congress are making the push for far more aid than the $1 trillion price tag Republicans put forth for the next COVID-19 relief bill. Then, a look at how the airline industry, which has been hit especially hard by the pandemic, might be getting some help from Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Jul 2020 22:16:27 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Democrats up their demands for next COVID-19 relief bill full CQ Roll Call In tonight's episode, we look at how Democrats in Congress are making the push for far more aid than the $1 trillion price tag Republicans put forth for the next COVID-19 relief bill. Then, a look at how the airline industry, which has been hit especially hard by the pandemic, might be getting some help from Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In tonight's episode, we look at how Democrats in Congress are making the push for far more aid than the $1 trillion price tag Republicans put forth for the next COVID-19 relief bill. Then, a look at how the airline industry, which has been hit especially hard by the pandemic, might be getting some help from Congress.

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]]> 426 Coronavirus Special Report: The debate over masks comes to Congress In tonight’s episode, we examine how a representative testing positive for the coronavirus has highlighted a split between Democrats and Republicans. Representative G.K. Butterfield, a member of the House Administration Committee, discusses his thoughts on wearing a mask in Congress, and some of the challenges COVID-19 poses to voters.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Jul 2020 19:59:22 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: The debate over masks comes to Congress full CQ Roll Call In tonight’s episode, we examine how a representative testing positive for the coronavirus has highlighted a split between Democrats and Republicans. Representative G.K. Butterfield, a member of the House Administration Committee, discusses his thoughts on wearing a mask in Congress, and some of the challenges COVID-19 poses to voters.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In tonight’s episode, we examine how a representative testing positive for the coronavirus has highlighted a split between Democrats and Republicans. Representative G.K. Butterfield, a member of the House Administration Committee, discusses his thoughts on wearing a mask in Congress, and some of the challenges COVID-19 poses to voters. 

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]]> 319 Coronavirus Special Report: Talks on next COVID-19 relief package heat up In tonight’s episode, CQ Roll Call’s Peter Cohn breaks down what’s being discussed by lawmakers for the next coronavirus relief package. We also dive into Congressional concerns about how to ensure a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Jul 2020 21:22:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Talks on next COVID-19 relief package heat up full CQ Roll Call In tonight’s episode, CQ Roll Call’s Peter Cohn breaks down what’s being discussed by lawmakers for the next coronavirus relief package. We also dive into Congressional concerns about how to ensure a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In tonight’s episode, CQ Roll Call’s Peter Cohn breaks down what’s being discussed by lawmakers for the next coronavirus relief package. We also dive into Congressional concerns about how to ensure a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine.

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]]> 593 Budget deep dive: What’s in the Labor-HHS-Education bill for fiscal 2021? CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss some of the key provisions in the fiscal 2021 Labor-HHS-Education spending bill, including money for emergency funding for public health agencies, reductions to charter school funding and a provision blocking federal funding for abortions in most cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Jul 2020 16:54:56 -0000 Budget deep dive: What’s in the Labor-HHS-Education bill for fiscal 2021? full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss some of the key provisions in the fiscal 2021 Labor-HHS-Education spending bill, including money for emergency funding for public health agencies, reductions to charter school funding and a provision blocking federal funding for abortions in most cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss some of the key provisions in the fiscal 2021 Labor-HHS-Education spending bill, including money for emergency funding for public health agencies, reductions to charter school funding and a provision blocking federal funding for abortions in most cases.

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]]> 962 Coronavirus Special Report: Why would the Pentagon cut spending on chemical and biological protections during a pandemic? In this episode, CQ Roll Call’s John Donnelly examines an overlooked provision in the Pentagon’s proposed budget that would cut chemical and biological defense programs in the next fiscal year despite heightened risk to U.S. troops. We also review the latest health policy news, and explore how lawmakers want the U.S. to spend more on international aid, despite the President’s intention to withdraw from the World Health Organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 Jul 2020 22:41:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Why would the Pentagon cut spending on chemical and biological protections during a pandemic? full CQ Roll Call In this episode, CQ Roll Call’s John Donnelly examines an overlooked provision in the Pentagon’s proposed budget that would cut chemical and biological defense programs in the next fiscal year despite heightened risk to U.S. troops. We also review the latest health policy news, and explore how lawmakers want the U.S. to spend more on international aid, despite the President’s intention to withdraw from the World Health Organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, CQ Roll Call’s John Donnelly examines an overlooked provision in the Pentagon’s proposed budget that would cut chemical and biological defense programs in the next fiscal year despite heightened risk to U.S. troops. We also review the latest health policy news, and explore how lawmakers want the U.S. to spend more on international aid, despite the President’s intention to withdraw from the World Health Organization.


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]]> 706 Coronavirus Special Report: What's on the table for another relief package In this episode, we look at what the Trump administration is considering for another relief package to help kick start the U.S. economy and how states are trying to make voting safe during the age of COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Jul 2020 20:55:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: What's on the table for another relief package full CQ Roll Call In this episode, we look at what the Trump administration is considering for another relief package to help kick start the U.S. economy and how states are trying to make voting safe during the age of COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, we look at what the Trump administration is considering for another relief package to help kick start the U.S. economy and how states are trying to make voting safe during the age of COVID-19.

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]]> 457 Coronavirus Special Report: How $14 million in relief funds wound up going to lawmakers and their families In today's episode, we look at how some lawmakers and their families were able to access $14 million in funds from the Paycheck Protection Program. We will also examine President Trump's push to get schools to reopen and how workplace testing for COVID-19 remains a challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Jul 2020 21:00:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: How $14 million in relief funds wound up going to lawmakers and their families full CQ Roll Call In today's episode, we look at how some lawmakers and their families were able to access $14 million in funds from the Paycheck Protection Program. We will also examine President Trump's push to get schools to reopen and how workplace testing for COVID-19 remains a challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In today's episode, we look at how some lawmakers and their families were able to access $14 million in funds from the Paycheck Protection Program. We will also examine President Trump's push to get schools to reopen and how workplace testing for COVID-19 remains a challenge.

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]]> 799 Coronavirus Special Report: What will it take to get kids back to school? In this episode, we explore what back-to-school may look like, an impassioned plea for more money to protect frontline workers and surge testing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Jul 2020 21:12:52 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: What will it take to get kids back to school? full CQ Roll Call In this episode, we explore what back-to-school may look like, an impassioned plea for more money to protect frontline workers and surge testing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, we explore what back-to-school may look like, an impassioned plea for more money to protect frontline workers and surge testing.

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]]> 747 Budget deep dive: Confederate statues, COVID-19, nuclear testing mark appropriations process House Democrats have unveiled fiscal 2021 spending bills that amount to an assault on the Trump administration's agenda. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt outline the likely partisan clashes looming in the election-year appropriations process and the next round of coronavirus relief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Jul 2020 16:18:03 -0000 Budget deep dive: Confederate statues, COVID-19, nuclear testing mark appropriations process full CQ Roll Call House Democrats have unveiled fiscal 2021 spending bills that amount to an assault on the Trump administration's agenda. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt outline the likely partisan clashes looming in the election-year appropriations process and the next round of coronavirus relief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House Democrats have unveiled fiscal 2021 spending bills that amount to an assault on the Trump administration's agenda. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt outline the likely partisan clashes looming in the election-year appropriations process and the next round of coronavirus relief.

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]]> 1176 Coronavirus Special Report: A closer look at foreign aid appropriations to fight COVID-19 In this edition of Coronavirus Special Report we examine how lawmakers through appropriations want to help the global battle against COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Jul 2020 11:30:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: A closer look at foreign aid appropriations to fight COVID-19 full CQ Roll Call In this edition of Coronavirus Special Report we examine how lawmakers through appropriations want to help the global battle against COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this edition of Coronavirus Special Report we examine how lawmakers through appropriations want to help the global battle against COVID-19.

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]]> 201 Coronavirus Special Report: Administration releases names of those who received funds under PPP As the pandemic continues its chokehold on the nation, lawmakers are furiously working on appropriations. We explore how lawmakers in the House are proposing to try to close the digital divide in education — made even more profound because of the coronavirus. But first, we look at how today the Treasury released names of Paycheck Protection Program loan recipients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 Jul 2020 21:31:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Administration releases names of those who received funds under PPP full CQ Roll Call As the pandemic continues its chokehold on the nation, lawmakers are furiously working on appropriations. We explore how lawmakers in the House are proposing to try to close the digital divide in education — made even more profound because of the coronavirus. But first, we look at how today the Treasury released names of Paycheck Protection Program loan recipients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As the pandemic continues its chokehold on the nation, lawmakers are furiously working on appropriations. We explore how lawmakers in the House are proposing to try to close the digital divide in education — made even more profound because of the coronavirus. But first, we look at how today the Treasury released names of Paycheck Protection Program loan recipients.


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]]> 636 CQ Future: Housing CQ Future takes a deep dive into the impact that the pandemic has had on housing. A conversation with Shamus Roller, executive director of National Housing Law Project reveals how policies of the past have fueled the crisis of today. Evictions loom as the moratorium placed on them by Congress nears its end. What's next for federal housing policies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0000 CQ Future: Housing full CQ Roll Call CQ Future takes a deep dive into the impact that the pandemic has had on housing. A conversation with Shamus Roller, executive director of National Housing Law Project reveals how policies of the past have fueled the crisis of today. Evictions loom as the moratorium placed on them by Congress nears its end. What's next for federal housing policies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Future takes a deep dive into the impact that the pandemic has had on housing. A conversation with Shamus Roller, executive director of National Housing Law Project reveals how policies of the past have fueled the crisis of today. Evictions loom as the moratorium placed on them by Congress nears its end. What's next for federal housing policies?

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]]> 1028 Coronavirus Special Report: Congress comes together over PPP In this episode of Coronavirus Special Report, CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa explains how the Senate took the House by surprise and came together over PPP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Jul 2020 21:13:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Congress comes together over PPP full CQ Roll Call In this episode of Coronavirus Special Report, CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa explains how the Senate took the House by surprise and came together over PPP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Coronavirus Special Report, CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa explains how the Senate took the House by surprise and came together over PPP.

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]]> 263 Coronavirus Special Report: "I'm very concerned. We are going in the wrong direction" In today’s episode we break down the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing that heard from America’s leading public health officials. The news about the pandemic is grim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 30 Jun 2020 22:16:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: "I'm very concerned. We are going in the wrong direction" full CQ Roll Call In today’s episode we break down the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing that heard from America’s leading public health officials. The news about the pandemic is grim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In today’s episode we break down the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing that heard from America’s leading public health officials. The news about the pandemic is grim.


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]]> 409 Budget deep dive: COVID-19’s impact on Social Security and Medicare trust funds An economic recession triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic means a drop in payroll tax revenues that finance the Social Security and Medicare trust funds. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss how quickly the funds could be depleted and what Congress might do to save them. They also give a preview of the appropriations process that begins in the House next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 30 Jun 2020 15:58:05 -0000 Budget deep dive: COVID-19’s impact on Social Security and Medicare trust funds full CQ Roll Call An economic recession triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic means a drop in payroll tax revenues that finance the Social Security and Medicare trust funds. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss how quickly the funds could be depleted and what Congress might do to save them. They also give a preview of the appropriations process that begins in the House next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices An economic recession triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic means a drop in payroll tax revenues that finance the Social Security and Medicare trust funds. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss how quickly the funds could be depleted and what Congress might do to save them. They also give a preview of the appropriations process that begins in the House next week.


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]]> 964 Coronavirus Special Report: COVID-19 prompts the House to push harder for health care coverage In today's episode, we look at how the pandemic is pushing lawmakers to reexamine health care policy, the backlash over pricing for drugmaker Gilead's experimental COVID-19 drug and how numbers of those infected with the coronavirus continue to soar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 Jun 2020 22:18:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: COVID-19 prompts the House to push harder for health care coverage full CQ Roll Call In today's episode, we look at how the pandemic is pushing lawmakers to reexamine health care policy, the backlash over pricing for drugmaker Gilead's experimental COVID-19 drug and how numbers of those infected with the coronavirus continue to soar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In today's episode, we look at how the pandemic is pushing lawmakers to reexamine health care policy, the backlash over pricing for drugmaker Gilead's experimental COVID-19 drug and how numbers of those infected with the coronavirus continue to soar.

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]]> 609 Coronavirus Special Report: Former DHS head Tom Ridge on secure voting and the pandemic In this episode, we bring you the latest on health policy news and why Tom Ridge, who is also a former Republican governor of Pennsylvania, has joined a bipartisan effort to secure voting in November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 Jun 2020 21:42:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Former DHS head Tom Ridge on secure voting and the pandemic full CQ Roll Call In this episode, we bring you the latest on health policy news and why Tom Ridge, who is also a former Republican governor of Pennsylvania, has joined a bipartisan effort to secure voting in November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, we bring you the latest on health policy news and why Tom Ridge, who is also a former Republican governor of Pennsylvania, has joined a bipartisan effort to secure voting in November.


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]]> 677 Coronavirus Special Report: Mr. Fauci goes to Washington In today’s episode we listen to Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and the star witness at a House Energy and Commerce hearing. Fauci hasn’t testified on Capitol Hill since mid-May. He was joined by other public health luminaries the head of the FDA and CDC. This kicks off a week-long set of hearings on COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Jun 2020 22:00:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Mr Fauci goes to Washington full CQ Roll Call In today’s episode we listen to Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and the star witness at a House Energy and Commerce hearing. Fauci hasn’t testified on Capitol Hill since mid-May. He was joined by other public health luminaries the head of the FDA and CDC. This kicks off a week-long set of hearings on COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In today’s episode we listen to Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and the star witness at a House Energy and Commerce hearing. Fauci hasn’t testified on Capitol Hill since mid-May. He was joined by other public health luminaries the head of the FDA and CDC. This kicks off a week-long set of hearings on COVID-19.

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]]> 433 Budget deep dive: Breakdown in the Senate appropriations process Partisan tensions over coronavirus aid and police brutality now threaten to derail the Senate appropriations process, while the House Appropriations Committee prepares for an extremely busy July. David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss what’s changed during the last week and how it’ll impact the appropriations process for months to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Jun 2020 15:47:55 -0000 Budget deep dive: Breakdown in the Senate appropriations process full CQ Roll Call Partisan tensions over coronavirus aid and police brutality now threaten to derail the Senate appropriations process, while the House Appropriations Committee prepares for an extremely busy July. David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss what’s changed during the last week and how it’ll impact the appropriations process for months to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Partisan tensions over coronavirus aid and police brutality now threaten to derail the Senate appropriations process, while the House Appropriations Committee prepares for an extremely busy July. David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss what’s changed during the last week and how it’ll impact the appropriations process for months to come.


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]]> 919 The Future Of: Transportation In this new, occasional series, The Future Of, CQ Roll Call brings you a podcast that reimagines how policies will change because of COVID-19. In this episode we explore the future of public transportation with Sam Zimbabwe, Director for Seattle's Department of Transportation. Jessica Wehrman tops off this podcast with a look at how the coronavirus is impacting the upcoming appropriations bill on transportation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0000 The Future Of: Public Transit full CQ Roll Call In this new, occasional series, The Future Of, CQ Roll Call brings you a podcast that reimagines how policies will change because of COVID-19. In this episode we explore the future of public transportation with Sam Zimbabwe, Director for Seattle's Department of Transportation. Jessica Wehrman tops off this podcast with a look at how the coronavirus is impacting the upcoming appropriations bill on transportation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this new, occasional series, The Future Of, CQ Roll Call brings you a podcast that reimagines how policies will change because of COVID-19. In this episode we explore the future of public transportation with Sam Zimbabwe, Director for Seattle's Department of Transportation. Jessica Wehrman tops off this podcast with a look at how the coronavirus is impacting the upcoming appropriations bill on transportation.

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]]> 1564 Coronavirus Special Report: Why contact tracing and masks matter In this episode, we delve into health care policy and some of the methods that public health officials say can help contain the coronavirus from spreading further. We have two reports: one on contact tracing and the other on masks. We also take a look at how the coronavirus economy has drained Social Security and Medicare coffers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 Jun 2020 22:00:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Why contact tracing and masks matter full CQ Roll Call In this episode, we delve into health care policy and some of the methods that public health officials say can help contain the coronavirus from spreading further. We have two reports: one on contact tracing and the other on masks. We also take a look at how the coronavirus economy has drained Social Security and Medicare coffers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, we delve into health care policy and some of the methods that public health officials say can help contain the coronavirus from spreading further. We have two reports: one on contact tracing and the other on masks. We also take a look at how the coronavirus economy has drained Social Security and Medicare coffers.


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]]> 502 Coronavirus Special Report: Unpacking the reality around COVID-19's rise and fall and rise In tonight's episode we delve into health policy. The White House is saying that the media is creating a false narrative of a second wave of infections from COVID-19. Public health officials disagree. Meanwhile there is some good news regarding treatment. An update on "Operation Warp Speed" and finally the undue burden of the coronavirus on the mental health of African Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Jun 2020 22:00:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Unpacking the reality around COVID-19's rise and fall and rise full CQ Roll Call In tonight's episode we delve into health policy. The White House is saying that the media is creating a false narrative of a second wave of infections from COVID-19. Public health officials disagree. Meanwhile there is some good news regarding treatment. An update on "Operation Warp Speed" and finally the undue burden of the coronavirus on the mental health of African Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In tonight's episode we delve into health policy. The White House is saying that the media is creating a false narrative of a second wave of infections from COVID-19. Public health officials disagree. Meanwhile there is some good news regarding treatment. An update on "Operation Warp Speed" and finally the undue burden of the coronavirus on the mental health of African Americans.

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]]> 396 Coronavirus Special Report: Hunger and housing insecurity are hitting minorities hard In today's episode, we examine the Food and Drug Administration's move to withdraw emergency approval for hydroxychloroquine. We also take a sobering look at new statistics that show the rate of hunger and housing insecurity is nearly twice as high among African Americans than whites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 Jun 2020 21:00:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Hunger and housing insecurity are hitting minorities hard full CQ Roll Call In today's episode, we examine the Food and Drug Administration's move to withdraw emergency approval for hydroxychloroquine. We also take a sobering look at new statistics that show the rate of hunger and housing insecurity is nearly twice as high among African Americans than whites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In today's episode, we examine the Food and Drug Administration's move to withdraw emergency approval for hydroxychloroquine. We also take a sobering look at new statistics that show the rate of hunger and housing insecurity is nearly twice as high among African Americans than whites.

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]]> 367 Budget Deep Dive: Appropriators face busy summer following COVID-19 delays The annual appropriations process is starting later than normal this year due to coronavirus-related delays. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss what could trip up lawmakers as they begin debate on nearly $1.4 trillion in spending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0000 Budget Deep Dive: Appropriators face busy summer following COVID-19 delays full CQ Roll Call The annual appropriations process is starting later than normal this year due to coronavirus-related delays. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss what could trip up lawmakers as they begin debate on nearly $1.4 trillion in spending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The annual appropriations process is starting later than normal this year due to coronavirus-related delays. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss what could trip up lawmakers as they begin debate on nearly $1.4 trillion in spending.

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]]> 928 Coronavirus Special Report: Pandemic politics In this episode of Coronavirus Special Report, politics is back in full view when it comes to the coronavirus and Capitol Hill. Political ads are targeting vulnerable Senators and their stance around relief, while one lawmaker goes on the defense about money aimed to help farmers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Jun 2020 21:30:59 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Pandemic politics full CQ Roll Call In this episode of Coronavirus Special Report, politics is back in full view when it comes to the coronavirus and Capitol Hill. Political ads are targeting vulnerable Senators and their stance around relief, while one lawmaker goes on the defense about money aimed to help farmers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Coronavirus Special Report, politics is back in full view when it comes to the coronavirus and Capitol Hill. Political ads are targeting vulnerable Senators and their stance around relief, while one lawmaker goes on the defense about money aimed to help farmers.

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]]> 421 Coronavirus Special Report: What the pandemic could mean for schools In tonight's episode, we look at how Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin views the Paycheck Protection Program, what the pandemic could mean for schools this fall, and give a roundup of health policy news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 10 Jun 2020 21:36:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: What the pandemic could mean for schools full CQ Roll Call In tonight's episode, we look at how Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin views the Paycheck Protection Program, what the pandemic could mean for schools this fall, and give a roundup of health policy news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In tonight's episode, we look at how Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin views the Paycheck Protection Program, what the pandemic could mean for schools this fall, and give a roundup of health policy news.


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]]> 675 One-on-one with Majority Whip James E. Clyburn In this inaugural episode for an occasional series on policies, social justice and Congress, CQ Roll Call sits down with House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn on why this moment in history is different, and the House's move to overhaul policing, among other issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Jun 2020 20:48:00 -0000 One-on-one with Majority Whip James E. Clyburn full CQ Roll Call In this inaugural episode for an occasional series on policies, social justice and Congress, CQ Roll Call sits down with House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn on why this moment in history is different, and the House's move to overhaul policing, among other issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this inaugural episode for an occasional series on policies, social justice and Congress, CQ Roll Call sits down with House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn on why this moment in history is different, and the House's move to overhaul policing, among other issues.


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]]> 881 Budget deep dive: Surprising jobs report could slow next coronavirus aid package A modest decline in unemployment last month gave Republicans fresh ammunition to slow the timing and scale back the size of the next relief package. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss the complicated negotiations still to come as the Trump administration pushes more targeted aid and Democrats seek more robust relief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Jun 2020 17:18:12 -0000 Budget deep dive: Surprising jobs report could slow next coronavirus aid package full CQ Roll Call A modest decline in unemployment last month gave Republicans fresh ammunition to slow the timing and scale back the size of the next relief package. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss the complicated negotiations still to come as the Trump administration pushes more targeted aid and Democrats seek more robust relief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A modest decline in unemployment last month gave Republicans fresh ammunition to slow the timing and scale back the size of the next relief package. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss the complicated negotiations still to come as the Trump administration pushes more targeted aid and Democrats seek more robust relief.

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]]> 773 The Future Of: Oversight In the next evolution of the Coronavirus Special Report, we are launching The Future Of, a podcast that reimagines how policies will change because of COVID-19. We will delve deeply into policies to provoke thought, vision and suggestions about what the future holds, featuring leading thinkers and doers in their disciplines on what to expect in a post-coronavirus world. We begin with government, and specifically oversight. Rep Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., and New York University professor Paul Light kick off this occasional series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0000 The Future Of: Oversight full CQ Roll Call In the next evolution of the Coronavirus Special Report, we are launching The Future Of, a podcast that reimagines how policies will change because of COVID-19. We will delve deeply into policies to provoke thought, vision and suggestions about what the future holds, featuring leading thinkers and doers in their disciplines on what to expect in a post-coronavirus world. We begin with government, and specifically oversight. Rep Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., and New York University professor Paul Light kick off this occasional series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the next evolution of the Coronavirus Special Report, we are launching The Future Of, a podcast that reimagines how policies will change because of COVID-19. We will delve deeply into policies to provoke thought, vision and suggestions about what the future holds, featuring leading thinkers and doers in their disciplines on what to expect in a post-coronavirus world. We begin with government, and specifically oversight. Rep Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., and New York University professor Paul Light kick off this occasional series.


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]]> 1409 Coronavirus Special Report: Disinformation spreading about COVID-19 Tonight, we explore how disinformation about COVID-19 is spreading across social media, and what the tech companies who own these platforms and Congress are doing to mitigate it. Then, we explore the uptick in coronavirus related franked mail and the latest in health policy news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 04 Jun 2020 21:19:23 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Disinformation spreading about COVID-19 full CQ Roll Call Tonight, we explore how disinformation about COVID-19 is spreading across social media, and what the tech companies who own these platforms and Congress are doing to mitigate it. Then, we explore the uptick in coronavirus related franked mail and the latest in health policy news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tonight, we explore how disinformation about COVID-19 is spreading across social media, and what the tech companies who own these platforms and Congress are doing to mitigate it. Then, we explore the uptick in coronavirus related franked mail and the latest in health policy news.

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]]> 1090 Coronavirus Special Report: COVID-19's disproportionate economic impact on minorities Tonight, we have a report on the disproportionate economic impact the virus has had on minorities, the House’s proposal to fund transportation programs to the tune of nearly $500 billion, and the latest on the Paycheck Protection Program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Jun 2020 21:39:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: COVID-19's disproportionate economic impact on minorities full CQ Roll Call Tonight, we have a report on the disproportionate economic impact the virus has had on minorities, the House’s proposal to fund transportation programs to the tune of nearly $500 billion, and the latest on the Paycheck Protection Program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tonight, we have a report on the disproportionate economic impact the virus has had on minorities, the House’s proposal to fund transportation programs to the tune of nearly $500 billion, and the latest on the Paycheck Protection Program.


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]]> 445 Coronavirus Special Report: Will protests spike rates of COVID-19? Tonight, we examine how protests across the country might bring about a spike in coronavirus infections. Then, we discuss why two senators have held up the PPP bill in the Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Jun 2020 22:08:15 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Will protests spike rates of COVID-19? full CQ Roll Call Tonight, we examine how protests across the country might bring about a spike in coronavirus infections. Then, we discuss why two senators have held up the PPP bill in the Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tonight, we examine how protests across the country might bring about a spike in coronavirus infections. Then, we discuss why two senators have held up the PPP bill in the Senate.

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]]> 797 Budget deep dive: Disparity between police and fire departments over virus aid Part of Congress’ $2 trillion coronavirus relief package passed in March was to give aid to states and cities. Much of that money has gone to police departments, but fire departments haven’t seen a dime. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt explore why that is, and how that could change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Jun 2020 17:17:03 -0000 Budget deep dive: Disparity between police and fire departments over virus aid full CQ Roll Call Part of Congress’ $2 trillion coronavirus relief package passed in March was to give aid to states and cities. Much of that money has gone to police departments, but fire departments haven’t seen a dime. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt explore why that is, and how that could change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Part of Congress’ $2 trillion coronavirus relief package passed in March was to give aid to states and cities. Much of that money has gone to police departments, but fire departments haven’t seen a dime. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt explore why that is, and how that could change.

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]]> 627 Coronavirus Special Report: Protests erupt across the country during a pandemic Tonight, we have an interview from reporter Clyde McGrady with Rep. Joyce Beatty, a Democrat from Ohio who was pepper sprayed during a protest in Columbus over the death of George Floyd. Then, we examine how campuses are preparing to re-open in the fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 01 Jun 2020 22:18:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Protests erupt across the country during a pandemic full CQ Roll Call Tonight, we have an interview from reporter Clyde McGrady with Rep. Joyce Beatty, a Democrat from Ohio who was pepper sprayed during a protest in Columbus over the death of George Floyd. Then, we examine how campuses are preparing to re-open in the fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tonight, we have an interview from reporter Clyde McGrady with Rep. Joyce Beatty, a Democrat from Ohio who was pepper sprayed during a protest in Columbus over the death of George Floyd. Then, we examine how campuses are preparing to re-open in the fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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]]> 634 Coronavirus Special Report: Sen. Marsha Blackburn on China Already-strained relations between China and the U.S. have become even tenser during the coronavirus pandemic. CQ Roll Call's Niels Lesniewski sits down with Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee to discuss what is at stake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 May 2020 15:43:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Sen. Marsha Blackburn on China full CQ Roll Call Already-strained relations between China and the U.S. have become even tenser during the coronavirus pandemic. CQ Roll Call's Niels Lesniewski sits down with Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee to discuss what is at stake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Already-strained relations between China and the U.S. have become even tenser during the coronavirus pandemic. CQ Roll Call's Niels Lesniewski sits down with Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee to discuss what is at stake.


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]]> 950 Coronavirus Special Report: The House amends the Paycheck Protection Program In this episode we delve into why the House made some changes to the Paycheck Protection Program, how proxy voting is going and the latest on health care policy news, including a look at opioid deaths since the pandemic broke out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 28 May 2020 21:22:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: The House amends the Paycheck Protection Program full CQ Roll Call In this episode we delve into why the House made some changes to the Paycheck Protection Program, how proxy voting is going and the latest on health care policy news, including a look at opioid deaths since the pandemic broke out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode we delve into why the House made some changes to the Paycheck Protection Program, how proxy voting is going and the latest on health care policy news, including a look at opioid deaths since the pandemic broke out.


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]]> 596 Coronavirus Special Report: Mr. Cuomo goes to Washington In tonight's episode we look at the New York Governor's visit to DC, how swing states are among the hardest hit from the pandemic and the House's first attempt at proxy voting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 May 2020 21:11:59 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Mr. Cuomo goes to Washington full CQ Roll Call In tonight's episode we look at the New York Governor's visit to DC, how swing states are among the hardest hit from the pandemic and the House's first attempt at proxy voting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In tonight's episode we look at the New York Governor's visit to DC, how swing states are among the hardest hit from the pandemic and the House's first attempt at proxy voting.

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]]> 347 Budget deep dive: The cost of of battling multiple disasters Emergency relief agencies, already stretched thin by the corornavirus, are bracing for above-average hurricane and wildfire seasons. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss the financial and logistical challenges of responding to natural disasters in the age of COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 May 2020 19:14:00 -0000 Budget deep dive: The cost of of battling multiple disasters full CQ Roll Call Emergency relief agencies, already stretched thin by the corornavirus, are bracing for above-average hurricane and wildfire seasons. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss the financial and logistical challenges of responding to natural disasters in the age of COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Emergency relief agencies, already stretched thin by the corornavirus, are bracing for above-average hurricane and wildfire seasons. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss the financial and logistical challenges of responding to natural disasters in the age of COVID-19.

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]]> 875 Coronavirus Special Report: The battle in Congress over voting In tonight's episode, we cover a raging battle over whether lawmakers should vote by proxy and examine the bipartisan support for figuring out a way to help those who are unemployed. Then, we look at how an oversight committee examines the dismissal of an internal watchdog at the Health and Human Services Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 May 2020 22:26:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: The battle in Congress over voting full CQ Roll Call In tonight's episode, we cover a raging battle over whether lawmakers should vote by proxy and examine the bipartisan support for figuring out a way to help those who are unemployed. Then, we look at how an oversight committee examines the dismissal of an internal watchdog at the Health and Human Services Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In tonight's episode, we cover a raging battle over whether lawmakers should vote by proxy and examine the bipartisan support for figuring out a way to help those who are unemployed. Then, we look at how an oversight committee examines the dismissal of an internal watchdog at the Health and Human Services Department.


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]]> 572 Coronavirus Special Report: What's next for the Paycheck Protection Program In tonight's episode, we examine the latest in the Paycheck Protection Program. Then, we look at how how some lawmakers are trying to prevent companies from being held liable if their employees contract coronavirus on the job.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 May 2020 22:09:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: What's next for the Paycheck Protection Program full CQ Roll Call In tonight's episode, we examine the latest in the Paycheck Protection Program. Then, we look at how how some lawmakers are trying to prevent companies from being held liable if their employees contract coronavirus on the job.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In tonight's episode, we examine the latest in the Paycheck Protection Program. Then, we look at how how some lawmakers are trying to prevent companies from being held liable if their employees contract coronavirus on the job. 

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]]> 485 Coronavirus Special Report: Artificial intelligence, the Pentagon and the pandemic Tonight, we have an interview with Lt. Gen. John Shanahan, director of the Pentagon's Joint Artificial Intelligence Center. He discusses why AI is critical and how it can help fight the pandemic. He also reflects on the role of AI across the military and his tenure as he gets ready to retire this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 May 2020 22:08:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Artificial intelligence, the Pentagon and the pandemic full CQ Roll Call Tonight, we have an interview with Lt. Gen. John Shanahan, director of the Pentagon's Joint Artificial Intelligence Center. He discusses why AI is critical and how it can help fight the pandemic. He also reflects on the role of AI across the military and his tenure as he gets ready to retire this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tonight, we have an interview with Lt. Gen. John Shanahan, director of the Pentagon's Joint Artificial Intelligence Center. He discusses why AI is critical and how it can help fight the pandemic. He also reflects on the role of AI across the military and his tenure as he gets ready to retire this summer.


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]]> 1603 Coronavirus Special Report: Breaking down the fiscal policy czars' Hill testimony In tonight's episode, we examine the political motivations behind President Donald Trump’s visit to Congress. Then, we look at what the Treasury secretary and Federal Reserve chairman had to say about fiscal policy and the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 May 2020 22:20:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Breaking down the fiscal policy czars' Hill testimony full CQ Roll Call In tonight's episode, we examine the political motivations behind President Donald Trump’s visit to Congress. Then, we look at what the Treasury secretary and Federal Reserve chairman had to say about fiscal policy and the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In tonight's episode, we examine the political motivations behind President Donald Trump’s visit to Congress. Then, we look at what the Treasury secretary and Federal Reserve chairman had to say about fiscal policy and the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.


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]]> 504 Coronavirus Special Report: Del. Stacey Plaskett In today's podcast, we delve into food security — and insecurity — with Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-V.I., who sits on the House Agriculture Committee. She talks about what Congress is doing to stave off rising levels of hunger in the U.S. We follow up with a report from CQ Roll Call's Rachel Oswald on what the world expects from the U.S. during this pandemic — what could be the worst humanitarian disaster in a century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 18 May 2020 20:22:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Del. Stacey Plaskett full CQ Roll Call In today's podcast, we delve into food security — and insecurity — with Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-V.I., who sits on the House Agriculture Committee. She talks about what Congress is doing to stave off rising levels of hunger in the U.S. We follow up with a report from CQ Roll Call's Rachel Oswald on what the world expects from the U.S. during this pandemic — what could be the worst humanitarian disaster in a century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In today's podcast, we delve into food security — and insecurity — with Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-V.I., who sits on the House Agriculture Committee. She talks about what Congress is doing to stave off rising levels of hunger in the U.S. We follow up with a report from CQ Roll Call's Rachel Oswald on what the world expects from the U.S. during this pandemic — what could be the worst humanitarian disaster in a century.


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]]> 801 Budget deep dive: The House passed a $3 trillion aid package. Now what? The House narrowly passed a $3 trillion aid package late Friday, but Senate Republicans are already calling it dead on arrival. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss what’s next for the largest aid package so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 18 May 2020 17:00:00 -0000 Budget deep dive: The House passed a $3 trillion aid package. Now what? full CQ Roll Call The House narrowly passed a $3 trillion aid package late Friday, but Senate Republicans are already calling it dead on arrival. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss what’s next for the largest aid package so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House narrowly passed a $3 trillion aid package late Friday, but Senate Republicans are already calling it dead on arrival. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss what’s next for the largest aid package so far.

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]]> 757 Coronavirus Special Report: Congress debates two important issues Today Congress meets to vote on two important issues -- a $3 trillion recovery package and voting by proxy. We have the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 May 2020 18:54:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Congress debates two important issues full CQ Roll Call Today Congress meets to vote on two important issues -- a $3 trillion recovery package and voting by proxy. We have the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Today Congress meets to vote on two important issues -- a $3 trillion recovery package and voting by proxy. We have the latest.

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]]> 405 Coronavirus Special Report: '2020 could be the darkest winter in modern history' Tonight we delve into the HHS whistleblower’s testimony to Congress, a senator who is accused of benefiting financially from intelligence briefings on COVID-19 and a first-responder system developed after 9/11 that is working well.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 May 2020 22:04:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: '2020 could be the darkest winter in modern history' full CQ Roll Call Tonight we delve into the HHS whistleblower’s testimony to Congress, a senator who is accused of benefiting financially from intelligence briefings on COVID-19 and a first-responder system developed after 9/11 that is working well.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tonight we delve into the HHS whistleblower’s testimony to Congress, a senator who is accused of benefiting financially from intelligence briefings on COVID-19 and a first-responder system developed after 9/11 that is working well. 


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]]> 797 Coronavirus Special Report: Democrats barrel toward remote voting rules change; and why body bags matter We talk about the proposed voting rules changes that could become a reality in the House this week to continue to legislate during the pandemic. Also, how a shortage of body bags is another sign that America does not have enough personal protective equipment. And finally tonight, the Democrats floated a debt relief bill they know won't pass — here's why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 May 2020 21:12:05 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Democrats barrel toward remote voting rules change; and why body bags matter full CQ Roll Call We talk about the proposed voting rules changes that could become a reality in the House this week to continue to legislate during the pandemic. Also, how a shortage of body bags is another sign that America does not have enough personal protective equipment. And finally tonight, the Democrats floated a debt relief bill they know won't pass — here's why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We talk about the proposed voting rules changes that could become a reality in the House this week to continue to legislate during the pandemic. Also, how a shortage of body bags is another sign that America does not have enough personal protective equipment. And finally tonight, the Democrats floated a debt relief bill they know won't pass — here's why.

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]]> 571 Budget deep dive: Analyzing the next relief bill before Congress In this budget-focused episode, we examine where House Democrats set the bar for the next coronavirus relief bill. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss what’s in the $3 trillion proposal, how the legislation sets a starting point for future negotiations with Republicans and why progressives aren’t happy with the package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 May 2020 17:32:00 -0000 Budget deep dive: Analyzing the next relief bill before Congress full CQ Roll Call In this budget-focused episode, we examine where House Democrats set the bar for the next coronavirus relief bill. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss what’s in the $3 trillion proposal, how the legislation sets a starting point for future negotiations with Republicans and why progressives aren’t happy with the package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this budget-focused episode, we examine where House Democrats set the bar for the next coronavirus relief bill. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss what’s in the $3 trillion proposal, how the legislation sets a starting point for future negotiations with Republicans and why progressives aren’t happy with the package.

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]]> 796 Coronavirus Special Report: What public health officials are saying about testing, vaccines and reopening America In today's episode we highlight what the nation's leading public health officials told the Senate about the pandemic, including where we stand on testing, vaccines and whether children should return to school. We also look at the new aid package put forth by the Democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 May 2020 22:19:28 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: What public health officials are saying about testing, vaccines and reopening America full CQ Roll Call In today's episode we highlight what the nation's leading public health officials told the Senate about the pandemic, including where we stand on testing, vaccines and whether children should return to school. We also look at the new aid package put forth by the Democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In today's episode we highlight what the nation's leading public health officials told the Senate about the pandemic, including where we stand on testing, vaccines and whether children should return to school. We also look at the new aid package put forth by the Democrats.

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]]> 601 Coronavirus Special Report: As virus surges in DC, questions swirl about readiness to reopen Tonight, health policy is in sharp focus. The West Wing has recently had two confirmed cases of COVID-19, raising questions about whether it is too soon to open up the nation's Capitol and federal government as the administration has been suggesting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 11 May 2020 22:21:01 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: As virus surges in DC, questions swirl about readiness to reopen full CQ Roll Call Tonight, health policy is in sharp focus. The West Wing has recently had two confirmed cases of COVID-19, raising questions about whether it is too soon to open up the nation's Capitol and federal government as the administration has been suggesting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tonight, health policy is in sharp focus. The West Wing has recently had two confirmed cases of COVID-19, raising questions about whether it is too soon to open up the nation's Capitol and federal government as the administration has been suggesting.

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]]> 274 Coronavirus Special Report: The fate of the US Postal Service hangs in the balance Tonight, we look at the devastating toll COVID-19 is having on the economy, budget and the Postal Service. We speak to Fredric Rolando, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers about the impact on workers, mail and the fate of the agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 May 2020 21:43:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: The fate of the US Postal Service hangs in the balance full CQ Roll Call Tonight, we look at the devastating toll COVID-19 is having on the economy, budget and the Postal Service. We speak to Fredric Rolando, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers about the impact on workers, mail and the fate of the agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tonight, we look at the devastating toll COVID-19 is having on the economy, budget and the Postal Service. We speak to Fredric Rolando, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers about the impact on workers, mail and the fate of the agency.

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]]> 1036 Coronavirus Special Report: What's next for the surplus of hydroxychloroquine? In tonight’s podcast, we delve into the latest in health policy news: What will states that purchased the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine do with their supplies of the increasingly discredited COVID-19 treatment option? And what should we expect from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Senate testimony next week? Also, Republican lawmakers reckon with oversight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 07 May 2020 21:54:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: What's next for the surplus of hydroxychloroquine? full CQ Roll Call In tonight’s podcast, we delve into the latest in health policy news: What will states that purchased the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine do with their supplies of the increasingly discredited COVID-19 treatment option? And what should we expect from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Senate testimony next week? Also, Republican lawmakers reckon with oversight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In tonight’s podcast, we delve into the latest in health policy news: What will states that purchased the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine do with their supplies of the increasingly discredited COVID-19 treatment option? And what should we expect from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Senate testimony next week? Also, Republican lawmakers reckon with oversight.

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]]> 422 Coronavirus Special Report: The pandemic's impact on health insurance and meat packers In tonight's episode, we dive into the debate in Congress over what a new aid package should contain and the impact of COVID-19 on different sectors of the economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 May 2020 21:50:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: The pandemic's impact on health insurance and meat packers full CQ Roll Call In tonight's episode, we dive into the debate in Congress over what a new aid package should contain and the impact of COVID-19 on different sectors of the economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In tonight's episode, we dive into the debate in Congress over what a new aid package should contain and the impact of COVID-19 on different sectors of the economy.


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]]> 635 Coronavirus Special Report: The Senate gets back to work In this episode, we explain the latest thinking from the administration about disbanding the coronavirus task force, and the Senate is busy again with hearings. We take you inside the room where it happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 05 May 2020 22:14:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: The Senate gets back to work full CQ Roll Call In this episode, we explain the latest thinking from the administration about disbanding the coronavirus task force, and the Senate is busy again with hearings. We take you inside the room where it happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, we explain the latest thinking from the administration about disbanding the coronavirus task force, and the Senate is busy again with hearings. We take you inside the room where it happened.


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]]> 643 Coronavirus Special Report: A historic moment for the Supreme Court Tonight, we begin with a first at the Supreme Court: a live broadcast of oral arguments. Then, we move to the Pentagon and delve into how it might be rethinking national security due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, the latest on health policy news and the coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 04 May 2020 21:51:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: A historic moment for the Supreme Court full CQ Roll Call Tonight, we begin with a first at the Supreme Court: a live broadcast of oral arguments. Then, we move to the Pentagon and delve into how it might be rethinking national security due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, the latest on health policy news and the coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tonight, we begin with a first at the Supreme Court: a live broadcast of oral arguments. Then, we move to the Pentagon and delve into how it might be rethinking national security due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, the latest on health policy news and the coronavirus.

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]]> 720 Coronavirus Special Report: What's on the agenda when the Senate reconvenes? Tonight, we preview what's on the Senate's agenda when it reconvenes next week. Then, a look at how one Amazon plant — a hot spot for the coronavirus — is having profound implications for workers and the supply chain; plus, a roundup of the latest health policy news around COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Apr 2020 21:26:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: What's on the agenda when the Senate reconvenes? full CQ Roll Call Tonight, we preview what's on the Senate's agenda when it reconvenes next week. Then, a look at how one Amazon plant — a hot spot for the coronavirus — is having profound implications for workers and the supply chain; plus, a roundup of the latest health policy news around COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tonight, we preview what's on the Senate's agenda when it reconvenes next week. Then, a look at how one Amazon plant — a hot spot for the coronavirus — is having profound implications for workers and the supply chain; plus, a roundup of the latest health policy news around COVID-19.

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]]> 574 Coronavirus Special Report: Sen. Chris Coons on why the Senate shouldn't return, meat packing facilities and hunger In this episode, Shawn Zeller speaks to Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware about why he believes senators should not reconvene in Washington next week amid the pandemic, the precarious nature of the food supply chain and hunger. We also take a look at the impact of COVID-19 on rural communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 Apr 2020 22:02:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Sen. Chris Coons on why the Senate shouldn't return, meat packing facilities and hunger full CQ Roll Call In this episode, Shawn Zeller speaks to Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware about why he believes senators should not reconvene in Washington next week amid the pandemic, the precarious nature of the food supply chain and hunger. We also take a look at the impact of COVID-19 on rural communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, Shawn Zeller speaks to Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware about why he believes senators should not reconvene in Washington next week amid the pandemic, the precarious nature of the food supply chain and hunger. We also take a look at the impact of COVID-19 on rural communities.


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]]> 1386 Coronavirus Special Report: Will there be more direct payments to Americans? In tonight’s episode, we explore whether the federal government will issue more direct payments to Americans. We also talk about how Congress will get back to work and the impact of technology on health policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Apr 2020 21:14:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Will there be more direct payments to Americans? full CQ Roll Call In tonight’s episode, we explore whether the federal government will issue more direct payments to Americans. We also talk about how Congress will get back to work and the impact of technology on health policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In tonight’s episode, we explore whether the federal government will issue more direct payments to Americans. We also talk about how Congress will get back to work and the impact of technology on health policy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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]]> 783 Coronavirus Special Report: Questions surround distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine We’re zooming in on health policy tonight, including the White House’s plan to increase testing through mega-pharmacy chains like Walgreens and CVS and exploring what happens if a vaccine is developed by another country first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 27 Apr 2020 22:24:26 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Questions surround distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine full CQ Roll Call We’re zooming in on health policy tonight, including the White House’s plan to increase testing through mega-pharmacy chains like Walgreens and CVS and exploring what happens if a vaccine is developed by another country first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We’re zooming in on health policy tonight, including the White House’s plan to increase testing through mega-pharmacy chains like Walgreens and CVS and exploring what happens if a vaccine is developed by another country first.

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]]> 462 Coronavirus Special Report: How one rural town in Georgia is coping with COVID-19 Today, a conversation with CQ Roll Call's Clyde McGrady on his hometown — a small, predominantly African-American rural town in Georgia — and how COVID-19 is taking its toll there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Apr 2020 13:06:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: How one rural town in Georgia is coping with COVID-19 full CQ Roll Call Today, a conversation with CQ Roll Call's Clyde McGrady on his hometown — a small, predominantly African-American rural town in Georgia — and how COVID-19 is taking its toll there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Today, a conversation with CQ Roll Call's Clyde McGrady on his hometown — a small, predominantly African-American rural town in Georgia — and how COVID-19 is taking its toll there.


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]]> 908 Coronavirus Special Report: Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto As COVID-19 continues to batter the U.S. economy, CQ Roll Call’s Niels Lesniewski speaks to Nevada Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto about why she feels certain provisions in the relief packages are unfair to small businesses in states that allow gambling. We also have the latest from Congress and health policy in tonight’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Apr 2020 21:54:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto full CQ Roll Call As COVID-19 continues to batter the U.S. economy, CQ Roll Call’s Niels Lesniewski speaks to Nevada Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto about why she feels certain provisions in the relief packages are unfair to small businesses in states that allow gambling. We also have the latest from Congress and health policy in tonight’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As COVID-19 continues to batter the U.S. economy, CQ Roll Call’s Niels Lesniewski speaks to Nevada Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto about why she feels certain provisions in the relief packages are unfair to small businesses in states that allow gambling. We also have the latest from Congress and health policy in tonight’s podcast.

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]]> 722 Coronavirus Special Report: How counties around the nation are being decimated by COVID-19 Tonight, a look at the tug of war in Congress between lawmakers who want to vote remotely and those who insist the House reopen. Then, an examination of what is going on with oil and how the nation’s county coffers have been depleted by COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Apr 2020 21:48:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: How counties around the nation are being decimated by COVID-19 full CQ Roll Call Tonight, a look at the tug of war in Congress between lawmakers who want to vote remotely and those who insist the House reopen. Then, an examination of what is going on with oil and how the nation’s county coffers have been depleted by COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tonight, a look at the tug of war in Congress between lawmakers who want to vote remotely and those who insist the House reopen. Then, an examination of what is going on with oil and how the nation’s county coffers have been depleted by COVID-19.


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]]> 1062 Coronavirus Special Report: Unpacking the latest relief package Tonight, we examine the $483.4 billion relief package just passed by the Senate, intended to refill the coffers of small businesses and hospitals to provide for more testing. All eyes now move to the House. Also, CQ Roll Call’s Katherine Tully-McManus talks about how Republicans and Democrats are grappling with legislating in the age of COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Apr 2020 22:15:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Unpacking the latest relief package full CQ Roll Call Tonight, we examine the $483.4 billion relief package just passed by the Senate, intended to refill the coffers of small businesses and hospitals to provide for more testing. All eyes now move to the House. Also, CQ Roll Call’s Katherine Tully-McManus talks about how Republicans and Democrats are grappling with legislating in the age of COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tonight, we examine the $483.4 billion relief package just passed by the Senate, intended to refill the coffers of small businesses and hospitals to provide for more testing. All eyes now move to the House. Also, CQ Roll Call’s Katherine Tully-McManus talks about how Republicans and Democrats are grappling with legislating in the age of COVID-19.


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]]> 547 Coronavirus Special Report: Rep. Meeks on how small-business funds are missing minority communities Tonight, we speak to New York Democratic Rep. Gregory W. Meeks of South Queens — the epicenter of the epicenter of the U.S. outbreak. He talks about the pending COVID-19 relief bill for small businesses and says not a single dollar from a previous relief measure got to businesses in his community. We also cover the latest from Congress and health policy for the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 20 Apr 2020 22:03:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Rep. Meeks on how small-business funds are missing minority communities full CQ Roll Call Tonight, we speak to New York Democratic Rep. Gregory W. Meeks of South Queens — the epicenter of the epicenter of the U.S. outbreak. He talks about the pending COVID-19 relief bill for small businesses and says not a single dollar from a previous relief measure got to businesses in his community. We also cover the latest from Congress and health policy for the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tonight, we speak to New York Democratic Rep. Gregory W. Meeks of South Queens — the epicenter of the epicenter of the U.S. outbreak. He talks about the pending COVID-19 relief bill for small businesses and says not a single dollar from a previous relief measure got to businesses in his community. We also cover the latest from Congress and health policy for the day.


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]]> 1247 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 4/17 Tonight, we take you inside the Capitol for what’s on lawmakers’ minds as the pandemic continues. We also look at the struggle to get more money to desperate hospitals, and a potential app that may help with contact tracing, a necessary step to reopening society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Apr 2020 21:16:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 4/17 full CQ Roll Call Tonight, we take you inside the Capitol for what’s on lawmakers’ minds as the pandemic continues. We also look at the struggle to get more money to desperate hospitals, and a potential app that may help with contact tracing, a necessary step to reopening society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tonight, we take you inside the Capitol for what’s on lawmakers’ minds as the pandemic continues. We also look at the struggle to get more money to desperate hospitals, and a potential app that may help with contact tracing, a necessary step to reopening society.

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]]> 584 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 4/16 Tonight, we’re breaking down the president’s “Opening Up America Again” plan; we’ll also discuss what could be next for small businesses that still need funds to keep from going under. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Apr 2020 23:31:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 4/16 full CQ Roll Call Tonight, we’re breaking down the president’s “Opening Up America Again” plan; we’ll also discuss what could be next for small businesses that still need funds to keep from going under. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tonight, we’re breaking down the president’s “Opening Up America Again” plan; we’ll also discuss what could be next for small businesses that still need funds to keep from going under.


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]]> 591 Coronavirus Special Report: Reps. Jim Hagedorn and Dusty Johnson Agriculture is the focus of this episode. Shawn Zeller speaks to GOP Reps. Jim Hagedorn of Minnesota and Dusty Johnson of South Dakota about the impact of COVID-19 on food safety, food stamps and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:48:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Reps. Jim Hagedorn and Dusty Johnson full CQ Roll Call Agriculture is the focus of this episode. Shawn Zeller speaks to GOP Reps. Jim Hagedorn of Minnesota and Dusty Johnson of South Dakota about the impact of COVID-19 on food safety, food stamps and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Agriculture is the focus of this episode. Shawn Zeller speaks to GOP Reps. Jim Hagedorn of Minnesota and Dusty Johnson of South Dakota about the impact of COVID-19 on food safety, food stamps and more.


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]]> 941 Coronavirus Special Report: Sen. Marco Rubio CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa speaks with GOP Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida on what Congress' next steps should be to help small businesses during the pandemic. Then, we explore why senate Democrats are questioning how medical supplies are doled out to states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Apr 2020 21:55:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Sen. Marco Rubio full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa speaks with GOP Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida on what Congress' next steps should be to help small businesses during the pandemic. Then, we explore why senate Democrats are questioning how medical supplies are doled out to states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa speaks with GOP Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida on what Congress' next steps should be to help small businesses during the pandemic. Then, we explore why senate Democrats are questioning how medical supplies are doled out to states.

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]]> 487 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 4/14 Tonight: President Donald Trump spars with governors over who has the authority to reopen states. We also discuss how the closure of the Smithfield pork processing plant in South Dakota due to COVID-19 is threatening the food supply chain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Apr 2020 21:45:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 4/14 full CQ Roll Call Tonight: President Donald Trump spars with governors over who has the authority to reopen states. We also discuss how the closure of the Smithfield pork processing plant in South Dakota due to COVID-19 is threatening the food supply chain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tonight: President Donald Trump spars with governors over who has the authority to reopen states. We also discuss how the closure of the Smithfield pork processing plant in South Dakota due to COVID-19 is threatening the food supply chain.


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]]> 593 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 4/13 In tonight’s podcast, we tell you about the increased friction between the federal and state governments, how COVID-19 is causing the deficit to balloon and its impact on one immigration policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 Apr 2020 21:41:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 4/13 full CQ Roll Call In tonight’s podcast, we tell you about the increased friction between the federal and state governments, how COVID-19 is causing the deficit to balloon and its impact on one immigration policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In tonight’s podcast, we tell you about the increased friction between the federal and state governments, how COVID-19 is causing the deficit to balloon and its impact on one immigration policy.


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]]> 608 Coronavirus Special Report: Rep. Karen Bass Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Karen Bass, D-Calif., talks about the disturbing trend of African Americans dying at a higher rate from COVID-19 than the rest of the U.S. population. As a former health care worker, she believes we need better data to figure out why this is occurring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Apr 2020 21:29:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Rep. Karen Bass full CQ Roll Call Rep. Karen Bass, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, talks to CQ on Congress. Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Karen Bass, D-Calif., talks about the disturbing trend of African Americans dying at a higher rate from COVID-19 than the rest of the U.S. population. As a former health care worker, she believes we need better data to figure out why this is occurring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Karen Bass, D-Calif., talks about the disturbing trend of African Americans dying at a higher rate from COVID-19 than the rest of the U.S. population. As a former health care worker, she believes we need better data to figure out why this is occurring.

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]]> 878 Coronavirus Special Report: Sen. Ted Cruz A conversation with Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz on his thoughts on the coronavirus outbreak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:22:43 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Sen, Ted Cruz full CQ Roll Call A conversation with Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz on his thoughts on the coronavirus outbreak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A conversation with Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz on his thoughts on the coronavirus outbreak.

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]]> 748 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 4/8 Tonight's podcast breaks down the next relief package, including what could be in the legislation, when it could be considered by Congress and any potential hurdles for passage. Later, we talk about the state of policing in America during the COVID-19 pandemic: While crime is down, what other issues are popping up for law enforcement? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Apr 2020 21:22:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 4/8 full CQ Roll Call Tonight's podcast breaks down the next relief package, including what could be in the legislation, when it could be considered by Congress and any potential hurdles for passage. Later, we talk about the state of policing in America during the COVID-19 pandemic: While crime is down, what other issues are popping up for law enforcement? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tonight's podcast breaks down the next relief package, including what could be in the legislation, when it could be considered by Congress and any potential hurdles for passage. Later, we talk about the state of policing in America during the COVID-19 pandemic: While crime is down, what other issues are popping up for law enforcement?


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]]> 1189 Coronavirus Special Report: House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md., talks about trying to secure more funds for small businesses, as well as what he will push for in another economic aid package. We also hear how President Donald Trump might have avoided impeachment if he embraced the gravity of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Apr 2020 20:40:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer full CQ Roll Call House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md., talks about trying to secure more funds for small businesses, as well as what he will push for in another economic aid package. We also hear how President Donald Trump might have avoided impeachment if he embraced the gravity of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md., talks about trying to secure more funds for small businesses, as well as what he will push for in another economic aid package. We also hear how President Donald Trump might have avoided impeachment if he embraced the gravity of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier.

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]]> 926 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 4/6 Tonight's podcast puts a spotlight on why the U.S. health care system has been so fraught and how the supply chain is basically broken. We also talk education policy and coronavirus — and the pressure the pandemic is adding to a deeply divided public school system across the nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 Apr 2020 21:40:54 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 4/6 full CQ Roll Call Tonight's podcast puts a spotlight on why the U.S. health care system has been so fraught and how the supply chain is basically broken. We also talk education policy and coronavirus — and the pressure the pandemic is adding to a deeply divided public school system across the nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tonight's podcast puts a spotlight on why the U.S. health care system has been so fraught and how the supply chain is basically broken. We also talk education policy and coronavirus — and the pressure the pandemic is adding to a deeply divided public school system across the nation.

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]]> 1026 Coronavirus Special Report: Exclusive with James Clyburn We talk to House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., about why there is a need for an oversight panel for the COVID-19 stimulus package and much more about what comes next for the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:10:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Exclusive with James Clyburn full CQ Roll Call We talk to House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., about why there is a need for an oversight panel for the COVID-19 stimulus package and much more about what comes next for the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We talk to House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., about why there is a need for an oversight panel for the COVID-19 stimulus package and much more about what comes next for the country.

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]]> 721 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 4/2 The pandemic is acting like a wrecking ball upon the U.S. economy, as a staggering 6.6 million unemployment claims were filed last week. We turn to CQ Budget Tracker David Lerman to discuss how the 2.2. trillion stimulus package might act as a salve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Apr 2020 20:15:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 4/2 full CQ Roll Call The pandemic is acting like a wrecking ball upon the U.S. economy, as a staggering 6.6 million unemployment claims were filed last week. We turn to CQ Budget Tracker David Lerman to discuss how the 2.2. trillion stimulus package might act as a salve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The pandemic is acting like a wrecking ball upon the U.S. economy, as a staggering 6.6 million unemployment claims were filed last week. We turn to CQ Budget Tracker David Lerman to discuss how the 2.2. trillion stimulus package might act as a salve.

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]]> 607 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 4/1 As the pandemic washes across the nation, Washington continues to look for ways to alleviate the strain imposed by COVID-19 on America’s health and the economy. Tonight’s podcast offers the latest on what is happening with health policy and examines the pandemic’s impact on a slice of the legal system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Apr 2020 21:43:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 4/1 full CQ Roll Call As the pandemic washes across the nation, Washington continues to look for ways to alleviate the strain imposed by COVID-19 on America’s health and the economy. Tonight’s podcast offers the latest on what is happening with health policy and examines the pandemic’s impact on a slice of the legal system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As the pandemic washes across the nation, Washington continues to look for ways to alleviate the strain imposed by COVID-19 on America’s health and the economy. Tonight’s podcast offers the latest on what is happening with health policy and examines the pandemic’s impact on a slice of the legal system.


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]]> 835 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/31 In tonight’s podcast, we bring you the latest on health policy and explain how restrictions have been eased to allow more venues to be transformed into makeshift hospitals. Then, a conversation with the lawmaker who nearly derailed the the house passage of the $2.3 trillion stimulus package to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 31 Mar 2020 20:57:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/31 full CQ Roll Call In tonight’s podcast, we bring you the latest on health policy and explain how restrictions have been eased to allow more venues to be transformed into makeshift hospitals. Then, a conversation with the lawmaker who nearly derailed the the house passage of the $2.3 trillion stimulus package to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In tonight’s podcast, we bring you the latest on health policy and explain how restrictions have been eased to allow more venues to be transformed into makeshift hospitals. Then, a conversation with the lawmaker who nearly derailed the the house passage of the $2.3 trillion stimulus package to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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]]> 867 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/30 We're taking you behind the scenes of what it was like in the Capitol and at the White House over the last two hectic and historic weeks, Three of CQ Roll Call's journalists sit down with Jason Dick to share their perspectives on covering the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 30 Mar 2020 22:00:16 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/30 full CQ Roll Call We're taking you behind the scenes of what it was like in the Capitol and at the White House over the last two hectic and historic weeks, Three of CQ Roll Call's journalists sit down with Jason Dick to share their perspectives on covering the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We're taking you behind the scenes of what it was like in the Capitol and at the White House over the last two hectic and historic weeks, Three of CQ Roll Call's journalists sit down with Jason Dick to share their perspectives on covering the COVID-19 pandemic.

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]]> 1460 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/27 Tonight: We take you inside the Capitol, where lawmakers cleared for the president’s signature a historic stimulus package of more than $2.2 trillion for combating the COVID-19 pandemic. It was not without drama and tension. We also bring you up to date on the latest health policy news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 27 Mar 2020 21:48:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/27 full CQ Roll Call Tonight: We take you inside the Capitol, where lawmakers cleared for the president’s signature a historic stimulus package of more than $2.2 trillion for combating the COVID-19 pandemic. It was not without drama and tension. We also bring you up to date on the latest health policy news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tonight: We take you inside the Capitol, where lawmakers cleared for the president’s signature a historic stimulus package of more than $2.2 trillion for combating the COVID-19 pandemic. It was not without drama and tension. We also bring you up to date on the latest health policy news.


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]]> 544 Coronavirus Special Report: Morning minute 3/27 This Friday, we turn to the House and its upcoming vote on the $2.2 trillion stimulus package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 27 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Morning minute 3/27 full CQ Roll Call This Friday, we turn to the House and its upcoming vote on the $2.2 trillion stimulus package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This Friday, we turn to the House and its upcoming vote on the $2.2 trillion stimulus package.

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]]> 184 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update: 3/26 Tonight: We unpack what's in the nation's largest stimulus bill passed by the Senate last night to combat COVID-19 and what we can expect from the House on Friday. Then, we have a daily roundup of health policy news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 26 Mar 2020 21:50:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update: 3/26 full CQ Roll Call Tonight: We unpack what's in the nation's largest stimulus bill passed by the Senate last night to combat COVID-19 and what we can expect from the House on Friday. Then, we have a daily roundup of health policy news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tonight: We unpack what's in the nation's largest stimulus bill passed by the Senate last night to combat COVID-19 and what we can expect from the House on Friday. Then, we have a daily roundup of health policy news.


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]]> 675 Coronavirus Special Report: Morning minute 3/26 CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller brings you the status of the latest stimulus package and all other coronavirus policy news to start your Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 26 Mar 2020 11:23:04 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Morning minute 3/26 full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller brings you the status of the latest stimulus package and all other coronavirus policy news to start your Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller brings you the status of the latest stimulus package and all other coronavirus policy news to start your Thursday.

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]]> 170 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/25 Tonight: The latest on the COVID-19 recovery bill that's stuck in Congress, and a roundup of Wednesday's health policy news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Mar 2020 22:25:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/25 full CQ Roll Call Tonight: The latest on the COVID-19 recovery bill that's stuck in Congress, and a roundup of Wednesday's health policy news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tonight: The latest on the COVID-19 recovery bill that's stuck in Congress, and a roundup of Wednesday's health policy news.

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]]> 401 Coronavirus Special Report: Morning minute, 3/25 CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller brings you the status of the latest stimulus package and all other coronavirus policy news to start your Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:21:47 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Morning minute, 3/25 full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller brings you the status of the latest stimulus package and all other coronavirus policy news to start your Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller brings you the status of the latest stimulus package and all other coronavirus policy news to start your Wednesday.

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]]> 134 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/24 Tonight: The latest on the nearly $2 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package, a roundup of Tuesday's health policy news and one story about how a small business in Kansas is affected by the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Mar 2020 21:23:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/24 full CQ Roll Call Tonight: The latest on the nearly $2 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package, a roundup of Tuesday's health policy news and one story about how a small business in Kansas is affected by the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tonight: The latest on the nearly $2 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package, a roundup of Tuesday's health policy news and one story about how a small business in Kansas is affected by the pandemic.

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]]> 604 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/23 The Senate is still trying to get to yes on a nearly $2 trillion stimulus package to help combat the pandemic and the virus' economic wreckage. Meanwhile, nearly 100 million Americans have been asked to stay home as the nation braces for even more fallout from the contagion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Mar 2020 22:03:37 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/23 full CQ Roll Call The Senate is still trying to get to yes on a nearly $2 trillion stimulus package to help combat the pandemic and the virus' economic wreckage. Meanwhile, nearly 100 million Americans have been asked to stay home as the nation braces for even more fallout from the contagion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Senate is still trying to get to yes on a nearly $2 trillion stimulus package to help combat the pandemic and the virus' economic wreckage. Meanwhile, nearly 100 million Americans have been asked to stay home as the nation braces for even more fallout from the contagion.

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]]> 525 Coronavirus Special Report: Mid-day update, 3/23 The pressure is on for the Senate to reach agreement on a $2 trillion stimulus package to blunt the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. But senators are not just struggling with policy proposals: they are dealing with the disease in their own ranks, and tempers are starting to flare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:28:45 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The pressure is on for the Senate to reach agreement on a $2 trillion stimulus package to blunt the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. But senators are not just struggling with policy proposals: they are dealing with the disease in their own ranks, and tempers are starting to flare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The pressure is on for the Senate to reach agreement on a $2 trillion stimulus package to blunt the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. But senators are not just struggling with policy proposals: they are dealing with the disease in their own ranks, and tempers are starting to flare.

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]]> 170 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/20 We are delving deeper into the stimulus bill that key senators and the White House hope to have a deal on later today. We look at it from a budgetary, political and health policy perspective as it heads toward a potential vote early next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Mar 2020 22:16:38 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/20 full CQ Roll Call We are delving deeper into the stimulus bill that key senators and the White House hope to have a deal on later today. We look at it from a budgetary, political and health policy perspective as it heads toward a potential vote early next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We are delving deeper into the stimulus bill that key senators and the White House hope to have a deal on later today. We look at it from a budgetary, political and health policy perspective as it heads toward a potential vote early next week.

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]]> 457 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/19 Today we're unpacking the state of play and content in the second stimulus bill, what it means for Congress now that two lawmakers have tested positive for coronavirus and more relevant health policy news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Mar 2020 21:50:05 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/19 full CQ Roll Call Today we're unpacking the state of play and content in the second stimulus bill, what it means for Congress now that two lawmakers have tested positive for coronavirus and more relevant health policy news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Today we're unpacking the state of play and content in the second stimulus bill, what it means for Congress now that two lawmakers have tested positive for coronavirus and more relevant health policy news.

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]]> 529 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/18 The president called himself a wartime president, and the Senate passed a stimulus bill and now turns to a $1 trillion economic stimulus plan put forward by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. We'll break down what's in the new plan. Also, what the government is and isn't doing to help hospitals and first responders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Mar 2020 22:48:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/18 full CQ Roll Call The president called himself a wartime president, and the Senate passed a stimulus bill and now turns to a $1 trillion economic stimulus plan put forward by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. We'll break down what's in the new plan. Also, what the government is and isn't doing to help hospitals and first responders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The president called himself a wartime president, and the Senate passed a stimulus bill and now turns to a $1 trillion economic stimulus plan put forward by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. We'll break down what's in the new plan. Also, what the government is and isn't doing to help hospitals and first responders.


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]]> 856 Coronavirus Special Report: Breaking down the $1T stimulus, 3/18 CQ Roll Call obtained a copy of the $1T economic stimulus plan put forward by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, We'll break down what's in it and what you need to know in this breaking news update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Mar 2020 16:28:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Breaking down the $1T stimulus, 3/18 full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call obtained a copy of the $1T economic stimulus plan put forward by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, We'll break down what's in it and what you need to know in this breaking news update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call obtained a copy of the $1T economic stimulus plan put forward by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, We'll break down what's in it and what you need to know in this breaking news update.

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]]> 82 Coronavirus Special Report: Morning minute, 3/18 CQ Roll Call brings you the latest roundup of coronavirus policy news to start your Wednesday. Find out more about the next stimulus package being discussed in Washington, plus the Defense secretary's response to a call for the Army Corps of Engineers to assist with pandemic response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Mar 2020 13:55:41 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Morning minute, 3/18 full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call brings you the latest roundup of coronavirus policy news to start your Wednesday. Find out more about the next stimulus package being discussed in Washington, plus the Defense secretary's response to a call for the Army Corps of Engineers to assist with pandemic response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call brings you the latest roundup of coronavirus policy news to start your Wednesday. Find out more about the next stimulus package being discussed in Washington, plus the Defense secretary's response to a call for the Army Corps of Engineers to assist with pandemic response.

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]]> 153 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/17 This episode rounds up the policy news of the day including the latest on Senate consideration of the recent House-passed stimulus bill, a larger stimulus bill in the works, updated virus testing numbers and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Mar 2020 21:56:03 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/17 full CQ Roll Call This episode rounds up the policy news of the day including the latest on Senate consideration of the recent House-passed stimulus bill, a larger stimulus bill in the works, updated virus testing numbers and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode rounds up the policy news of the day including the latest on Senate consideration of the recent House-passed stimulus bill, a larger stimulus bill in the works, updated virus testing numbers and more.

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]]> 517 Coronavirus Special Report: Morning minute, 3/17 CQ Roll Call brings you the latest roundup of coronavirus policy news to start your day. First up, the coronavirus stimulus bill passed the House, again, late Monday and heads to the Senate today. Plus, what will the virus mean for election 2020? We'll be back later today with more policy news — stay tuned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Morning minute, 3/17 full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call brings you the latest roundup of coronavirus policy news to start your day. First up, the coronavirus stimulus bill passed the House, again, late Monday and heads to the Senate today. Plus, what will the virus mean for election 2020? We'll be back later today with more policy news — stay tuned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call brings you the latest roundup of coronavirus policy news to start your day. First up, the coronavirus stimulus bill passed the House, again, late Monday and heads to the Senate today. Plus, what will the virus mean for election 2020? We'll be back later today with more policy news — stay tuned.

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]]> 180 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/16 This episode of Coronavirus Special Report rounds up all the policy news of the day including President Donald Trump's latest remarks, the stimulus package and what the nation's hospitals and health care workers say they need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Mar 2020 21:52:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/16 full CQ Roll Call Stimulus package, medical supplies This episode of Coronavirus Special Report rounds up all the policy news of the day including President Donald Trump's latest remarks, the stimulus package and what the nation's hospitals and health care workers say they need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode of Coronavirus Special Report rounds up all the policy news of the day including President Donald Trump's latest remarks, the stimulus package and what the nation's hospitals and health care workers say they need.

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]]> 374 Coronavirus Special Report: Morning minute, 3/16 CQ Roll Call brings you the latest roundup of policy news on coronavirus to start your day. First up, the stimulus: A House revote and Senate expectations. Plus, more on the interest rates and travel restrictions. We'll be back later today with more policy news — stay tuned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0000 Coronavirus Special Report: Morning minute, 3/16 full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call brings you the latest roundup of policy news on coronavirus to start your day. First up, the stimulus: A House revote and Senate expectations. Plus, more on the interest rates and travel restrictions. We'll be back later today with more policy news — stay tuned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call brings you the latest roundup of policy news on coronavirus to start your day. First up, the stimulus: A House revote and Senate expectations. Plus, more on the interest rates and travel restrictions. We'll be back later today with more policy news — stay tuned.

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]]> 222 Introducing Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/13 Today we're launching a special report with the latest policy news on coronavirus. This episode delves into the stimulus package headed for the Senate next week, the president's declaration of a national emergency and more news from Capitol Hill. We'll be back with more reports on Monday — stay tuned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Mar 2020 22:37:13 -0000 Introducing Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/13 full CQ Roll Call Stimulus, national emergency and testing plans Today we're launching a special report with the latest policy news on coronavirus. This episode delves into the stimulus package headed for the Senate next week, the president's declaration of a national emergency and more news from Capitol Hill. We'll be back with more reports on Monday — stay tuned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Today we're launching a special report with the latest policy news on coronavirus. This episode delves into the stimulus package headed for the Senate next week, the president's declaration of a national emergency and more news from Capitol Hill. We'll be back with more reports on Monday — stay tuned.

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]]> 553 Congress and the pandemic The coronavirus is officially a pandemic. In this episode of CQ on Congress, Shawn Zeller explores the role and responsibility that lawmakers and the institution of Congress must take in this turbulent moment. Zeller speaks to Rep. Julia Brownley, a California Democrat who self quarantined after being exposed to someone with the virus, and Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 Mar 2020 20:18:00 -0000 Congress and the pandemic full CQ Roll Call The coronavirus is officially a pandemic. In this episode of CQ on Congress, Shawn Zeller explores the role and responsibility that lawmakers and the institution of Congress must take in this turbulent moment. Zeller speaks to Rep. Julia Brownley, a California Democrat who self quarantined after being exposed to someone with the virus, and Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The coronavirus is officially a pandemic. In this episode of CQ on Congress, Shawn Zeller explores the role and responsibility that lawmakers and the institution of Congress must take in this turbulent moment. Zeller speaks to Rep. Julia Brownley, a California Democrat who self quarantined after being exposed to someone with the virus, and Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

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]]> 1421 Pay-to-play in the judiciary A CQ Roll Call investigation has found that people appointed to federal judgeships gave thousands of individual contributions over the last decade to lawmakers before — and in some cases after — their confirmations. An outsized proportion of the money went to members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, the panel that must approve all nominees before they get a vote on the Senate floor. This practice could contribute to further politicization of the courts and raise questions about judges' conflicts of interest. CQ Roll Call's investigative team comes on the show to discuss their latest project.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Mar 2020 19:47:00 -0000 Pay-to-play in the judiciary full CQ Roll Call CQ on Congress, Ep. 187 A CQ Roll Call investigation has found that people appointed to federal judgeships gave thousands of individual contributions over the last decade to lawmakers before — and in some cases after — their confirmations. An outsized proportion of the money went to members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, the panel that must approve all nominees before they get a vote on the Senate floor. This practice could contribute to further politicization of the courts and raise questions about judges' conflicts of interest. CQ Roll Call's investigative team comes on the show to discuss their latest project.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A CQ Roll Call investigation has found that people appointed to federal judgeships gave thousands of individual contributions over the last decade to lawmakers before — and in some cases after — their confirmations. An outsized proportion of the money went to members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, the panel that must approve all nominees before they get a vote on the Senate floor. This practice could contribute to further politicization of the courts and raise questions about judges' conflicts of interest. CQ Roll Call's investigative team comes on the show to discuss their latest project. 


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]]> 1558 What does Senator Bernie Sanders' style in Congress tell us about him? Plus: The coronavirus Senator Bernie Sanders is the Democratic front-runner, leading the crowded field in both delegates and national polls. His populist message is resonating with voters, but does his legislative record in Congress indicate that he can make good on his lofty promises, such as "Medicare for All" and free college tuition? Plus, Congress’ response to the growing threat of coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:09:00 -0000 What does Senator Bernie Sanders' style in Congress tell us about him? Plus: The coronavirus full CQ Roll Call CQ on Congress, Ep. 186 Senator Bernie Sanders is the Democratic front-runner, leading the crowded field in both delegates and national polls. His populist message is resonating with voters, but does his legislative record in Congress indicate that he can make good on his lofty promises, such as "Medicare for All" and free college tuition? Plus, Congress’ response to the growing threat of coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Senator Bernie Sanders is the Democratic front-runner, leading the crowded field in both delegates and national polls. His populist message is resonating with voters, but does his legislative record in Congress indicate that he can make good on his lofty promises, such as "Medicare for All" and free college tuition? Plus, Congress’ response to the growing threat of coronavirus.


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]]> 1655 Trump packs the courts President Trump focused on getting the Senate to confirm his judges in 2019, taking few positions on policy votes in either the House or the Senate, CQ Roll Call found in its annual review of voting in Congress. Meanwhile, votes on judicial nominees -- all 105 of which were confirmed -- were more partisan than ever before. CQ on Congress host Shawn Zeller, and CQ Magazine editors Jonathan Miller and Mike Magner discuss the findings in the the latest installment of CQ Roll Call's 66-year-old vote studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0000 Trump packs the courts full CQ Roll Call CQ on Congress, Ep 186 President Trump focused on getting the Senate to confirm his judges in 2019, taking few positions on policy votes in either the House or the Senate, CQ Roll Call found in its annual review of voting in Congress. Meanwhile, votes on judicial nominees -- all 105 of which were confirmed -- were more partisan than ever before. CQ on Congress host Shawn Zeller, and CQ Magazine editors Jonathan Miller and Mike Magner discuss the findings in the the latest installment of CQ Roll Call's 66-year-old vote studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Trump focused on getting the Senate to confirm his judges in 2019, taking few positions on policy votes in either the House or the Senate, CQ Roll Call found in its annual review of voting in Congress. Meanwhile, votes on judicial nominees -- all 105 of which were confirmed -- were more partisan than ever before. CQ on Congress host Shawn Zeller, and CQ Magazine editors Jonathan Miller and Mike Magner discuss the findings in the the latest installment of CQ Roll Call's 66-year-old vote studies.

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]]> 1380 Congress and the coronavirus This week CQ on Congress delves deep into whether the government is ready to manage a pandemic. Shawn Zeller speaks first to Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, the California Democrat who wrote a law last year to improve pandemic preparedness, then to Nikki Clowers, managing director of the health care team for the Government Accountability Office. She points out some of the shortcomings in U.S. preparedness that need to be shored up.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 Feb 2020 19:36:00 -0000 Congress and the coronavirus full CQ Roll Call CQ on Congress, Ep. 185 This week CQ on Congress delves deep into whether the government is ready to manage a pandemic. Shawn Zeller speaks first to Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, the California Democrat who wrote a law last year to improve pandemic preparedness, then to Nikki Clowers, managing director of the health care team for the Government Accountability Office. She points out some of the shortcomings in U.S. preparedness that need to be shored up.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week CQ on Congress delves deep into whether the government is ready to manage a pandemic. Shawn Zeller speaks first to Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, the California Democrat who wrote a law last year to improve pandemic preparedness, then to Nikki Clowers, managing director of the health care team for the Government Accountability Office. She points out some of the shortcomings in U.S. preparedness that need to be shored up. 

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]]> 1551 Unchecked Power CQ on Congress host Shawn Zeller builds a case of how the acquittal of President Trump is yet another notch in this administration's move toward an imperial presidency leaving a sagging Congress and judiciary that will have implications for 21st century policies and policy making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Feb 2020 20:56:00 -0000 Unchecked Power full CQ Roll Call CQ on Congress, Ep 184 CQ on Congress host Shawn Zeller builds a case of how the acquittal of President Trump is yet another notch in this administration's move toward an imperial presidency leaving a sagging Congress and judiciary that will have implications for 21st century policies and policy making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ on Congress host Shawn Zeller builds a case of how the acquittal of President Trump is yet another notch in this administration's move toward an imperial presidency leaving a sagging Congress and judiciary that will have implications for 21st century policies and policy making.

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]]> 1330 Senate says no to witnesses, as final vote is set for Wednesday The Senate voted 51-49 on Jan. 31 against calling witnesses in President Trump's impeachment trial and will now move to closing arguments and votes, on Feb. 5, on the two articles of impeachment, accusing Trump of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. CQ Roll Call White House reporter Niels Lesniewski explains why Republicans objected to witnesses and why they will vote to acquit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 01 Feb 2020 15:30:00 -0000 Senate says no to witnesses, as final vote is set for Wednesday full CQ Roll Call The Senate voted 51-49 on Jan. 31 against calling witnesses in President Trump's impeachment trial and will now move to closing arguments and votes, on Feb. 5, on the two articles of impeachment, accusing Trump of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. CQ Roll Call White House reporter Niels Lesniewski explains why Republicans objected to witnesses and why they will vote to acquit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Senate voted 51-49 on Jan. 31 against calling witnesses in President Trump's impeachment trial and will now move to closing arguments and votes, on Feb. 5, on the two articles of impeachment, accusing Trump of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. CQ Roll Call White House reporter Niels Lesniewski explains why Republicans objected to witnesses and why they will vote to acquit.

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]]> 1009 What's in an impeachment trial? CQ Roll Call takes listeners inside Congress to where the impeachment trial is happening and shares its insightful observations from reporters. Also, we compare and contrast the impeachment of President Clinton to President Trump. How have times changed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Jan 2020 20:10:00 -0000 What's in an impeachment trial? full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call takes listeners inside Congress to where the impeachment trial is happening and shares its insightful observations from reporters. Also, we compare and contrast the impeachment of President Clinton to President Trump. How have times changed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call takes listeners inside Congress to where the impeachment trial is happening and shares its insightful observations from reporters. Also, we compare and contrast the impeachment of President Clinton to President Trump. How have times changed?

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]]> 1526 Historic impeachment trial begins. Now what? With elections looming, how politically perilous is the impeachment trial for senators — on both sides of the aisle — who are up for re-election in November? We turn to CQ Roll Call's elections analyst Nathan Gonzales to look at some key races and how impeachment will — or will not — play into them. Plus, congressional reporter Katherine Tully-McManus offers a view from inside the Senate chambers from day one of the impeachment proceedings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Jan 2020 22:13:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call With elections looming, how politically perilous is the impeachment trial for senators — on both sides of the aisle — who are up for re-election in November? We turn to CQ Roll Call's elections analyst Nathan Gonzales to look at some key races and how impeachment will — or will not — play into them. Plus, congressional reporter Katherine Tully-McManus offers a view from inside the Senate chambers from day one of the impeachment proceedings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With elections looming, how politically perilous is the impeachment trial for senators — on both sides of the aisle — who are up for re-election in November? We turn to CQ Roll Call's elections analyst Nathan Gonzales to look at some key races and how impeachment will — or will not — play into them. Plus, congressional reporter Katherine Tully-McManus offers a view from inside the Senate chambers from day one of the impeachment proceedings.

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]]> 982 Between Iraq and a hard place: Congress CQ on Congress begins 2020 by examining what's next after the targeted killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad. Host Shawn Zeller talks to two Iraq War veterans, Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., and Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., to get their takes on a House resolution that has reignited the debate over Congress' authority over acts of war, and policy towards Iraq and Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Jan 2020 22:52:00 -0000 Between Iraq and a hard place: Congress full CQ Roll Call CQ on Congress begins 2020 by examining what's next after the targeted killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad. Host Shawn Zeller talks to two Iraq War veterans, Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., and Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., to get their takes on a House resolution that has reignited the debate over Congress' authority over acts of war, and policy towards Iraq and Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ on Congress begins 2020 by examining what's next after the targeted killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad. Host Shawn Zeller talks to two Iraq War veterans, Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., and Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., to get their takes on a House resolution that has reignited the debate over Congress' authority over acts of war, and policy towards Iraq and Iran.

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]]> 1500 House Dems in Trump districts risk it all with impeachment vote Elissa Slotkin is one of 31 House Democrats who represents a district Trump won in 2016. Nearly all of them voted to impeach Trump this week. But Slotkin’s decision is not sitting well with some of her constituents, which republicans hope will hurt her in the next election. CQ Roll Call reporter Simone Pathe reports from Slotkin's district. Then, CQ Roll Call reporter Bridget Bowman, who covered the impeachment vote, joins the podcast to explain what comes next.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Dec 2019 18:36:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Elissa Slotkin is one of 31 House Democrats who represents a district Trump won in 2016. Nearly all of them voted to impeach Trump this week. But Slotkin’s decision is not sitting well with some of her constituents, which republicans hope will hurt her in the next election. CQ Roll Call reporter Simone Pathe reports from Slotkin's district. Then, CQ Roll Call reporter Bridget Bowman, who covered the impeachment vote, joins the podcast to explain what comes next.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Elissa Slotkin is one of 31 House Democrats who represents a district Trump won in 2016. Nearly all of them voted to impeach Trump this week. But Slotkin’s decision is not sitting well with some of her constituents, which republicans hope will hurt her in the next election. CQ Roll Call reporter Simone Pathe reports from Slotkin's district. Then, CQ Roll Call reporter Bridget Bowman, who covered the impeachment vote, joins the podcast to explain what comes next. 

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]]> 1200 Curbing unexpected medical bills has bipartisan backing in Congress Many Americans have been to the hospital in an emergency, or for a procedure, only to get a huge bill after because a doctor treating them doesn’t take their insurance. Republicans and Democrats have reached agreement on legislation to ban so-called surprise billing. CQ Roll Call reporter Mary Ellen McIntire joins the podcast to explain the likely outcome of this bill. Claire McAndrew, Director of Campaigns and Partnerships at FamiliesUSA, which advocates for health care consumers, also joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Dec 2019 20:49:04 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Many Americans have been to the hospital in an emergency, or for a procedure, only to get a huge bill after because a doctor treating them doesn’t take their insurance. Republicans and Democrats have reached agreement on legislation to ban so-called surprise billing. CQ Roll Call reporter Mary Ellen McIntire joins the podcast to explain the likely outcome of this bill. Claire McAndrew, Director of Campaigns and Partnerships at FamiliesUSA, which advocates for health care consumers, also joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Many Americans have been to the hospital in an emergency, or for a procedure, only to get a huge bill after because a doctor treating them doesn’t take their insurance. Republicans and Democrats have reached agreement on legislation to ban so-called surprise billing. CQ Roll Call reporter Mary Ellen McIntire joins the podcast to explain the likely outcome of this bill. Claire McAndrew, Director of Campaigns and Partnerships at FamiliesUSA, which advocates for health care consumers, also joins the show.

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]]> 761 How robocalls may be the thing to unite Congress Those pesky robocalls may be the one thing that this deeply divided Congress can agree on. A bill passed by the House this week by New Jersey Democrat Frank Pallone aims to combat the billions of automated phone calls that flood this country's phone lines each month. A companion bill in the Senate by South Dakota Republican John Thune appears headed for passage. CQ Roll Call reporter Katherine Tully-McManus joins the podcast this week, along with lawyer Kevin Rupy who represents phone companies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Dec 2019 18:56:52 -0000 How robocalls may be the thing to unite Congress full CQ Roll Call Those pesky robocalls may be the one thing that this deeply divided Congress can agree on. A bill passed by the House this week by New Jersey Democrat Frank Pallone aims to combat the billions of automated phone calls that flood this country's phone lines each month. A companion bill in the Senate by South Dakota Republican John Thune appears headed for passage. CQ Roll Call reporter Katherine Tully-McManus joins the podcast this week, along with lawyer Kevin Rupy who represents phone companies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Those pesky robocalls may be the one thing that this deeply divided Congress can agree on. A bill passed by the House this week by New Jersey Democrat Frank Pallone aims to combat the billions of automated phone calls that flood this country's phone lines each month. A companion bill in the Senate by South Dakota Republican John Thune appears headed for passage. CQ Roll Call reporter Katherine Tully-McManus joins the podcast this week, along with lawyer Kevin Rupy who represents phone companies. 

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]]> 959 To beat Trump, Democrats need to win Wisconsin. The impeachment inquiry isn't helping. Donald Trump won Wisconsin in 2016 by just 27,000 votes. Now, to beat him in 2020, it is crucial that Democrats win the state. A new poll from Marquette University Law School finds that Democrats face an uphill battle and, it seems, the impeachment hearings in Washington aren’t helping them. Charles Franklin, who runs the Marquette poll, joins the podcast today to talk about why Wisconsinites believe that the president pressured Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden, but they also don't think it was an impeachable offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0000 To beat Trump, Democrats need to win Wisconsin. The impeachment inquiry isn't helping. full CQ Roll Call Donald Trump won Wisconsin in 2016 by just 27,000 votes. Now, to beat him in 2020, it is crucial that Democrats win the state. A new poll from Marquette University Law School finds that Democrats face an uphill battle and, it seems, the impeachment hearings in Washington aren’t helping them. Charles Franklin, who runs the Marquette poll, joins the podcast today to talk about why Wisconsinites believe that the president pressured Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden, but they also don't think it was an impeachable offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Donald Trump won Wisconsin in 2016 by just 27,000 votes. Now, to beat him in 2020, it is crucial that Democrats win the state. A new poll from Marquette University Law School finds that Democrats face an uphill battle and, it seems, the impeachment hearings in Washington aren’t helping them. Charles Franklin, who runs the Marquette poll, joins the podcast today to talk about why Wisconsinites believe that the president pressured Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden, but they also don't think it was an impeachable offense.

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]]> 1021 New witnesses emerge after first week of public impeachment hearings House Democrats made the case for impeachment public this week. Three witnesses, Foreign Service officers in charge of U.S. relations with Ukraine, confirmed that President Trump pressured that country to investigate his political rival, Joe Biden. Republicans pushed back to discredit the testimony as hearsay, while painting Trump as a crusader against corruption who has increased the amount of aid Ukraine is receiving from the U.S. CQ legal affairs reporter Todd Ruger joins the podcast to fill us in on the highlights of what happened this week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Nov 2019 19:25:34 -0000 New witnesses emerge after first week of public impeachment hearings full CQ Roll Call House Democrats made the case for impeachment public this week. Three witnesses, Foreign Service officers in charge of U.S. relations with Ukraine, confirmed that President Trump pressured that country to investigate his political rival, Joe Biden. Republicans pushed back to discredit the testimony as hearsay, while painting Trump as a crusader against corruption who has increased the amount of aid Ukraine is receiving from the U.S. CQ legal affairs reporter Todd Ruger joins the podcast to fill us in on the highlights of what happened this week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House Democrats made the case for impeachment public this week. Three witnesses, Foreign Service officers in charge of U.S. relations with Ukraine, confirmed that President Trump pressured that country to investigate his political rival, Joe Biden. Republicans pushed back to discredit the testimony as hearsay, while painting Trump as a crusader against corruption who has increased the amount of aid Ukraine is receiving from the U.S. CQ legal affairs reporter Todd Ruger joins the podcast to fill us in on the highlights of what happened this week. 

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]]> 949 Disagreements on border wall could stall defense authorization bill The defense authorization bill sets the nation’s defense priorities, spending limits for Pentagon programs and gives soldiers a pay raise. Despite differences in the past, Congress has always been able to pass the bill. This yearmay be different. Disagreements over the source of border wall funding has stalled the process. CQ Roll Call defense reporter Andrew Clevenger has been following the process and joins the podcast to explain what the hurdles are and what could happen if the bill fails to pass.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Nov 2019 19:16:03 -0000 Disagreements on border wall could stall defense authorization bill full CQ Roll Call CQ on Congress, Ep. 175 The defense authorization bill sets the nation’s defense priorities, spending limits for Pentagon programs and gives soldiers a pay raise. Despite differences in the past, Congress has always been able to pass the bill. This yearmay be different. Disagreements over the source of border wall funding has stalled the process. CQ Roll Call defense reporter Andrew Clevenger has been following the process and joins the podcast to explain what the hurdles are and what could happen if the bill fails to pass.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The defense authorization bill sets the nation’s defense priorities, spending limits for Pentagon programs and gives soldiers a pay raise. Despite differences in the past, Congress has always been able to pass the bill. This yearmay be different. Disagreements over the source of border wall funding has stalled the process. CQ Roll Call defense reporter Andrew Clevenger has been following the process and joins the podcast to explain what the hurdles are and what could happen if the bill fails to pass. 

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]]> 744 The House voted to make the impeachment inquiry public. Now what? After weeks of frustration from House republicans, a majority of Democrats (and independent Justin Amash) voted to create rules for the ongoing impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. According to House Democrats, the rules will bring the impeachment inquiry into the open, allowing the public to follow along. According to the Republicans, the whole process has been a sham from the start. CQ Roll Call reporter Patrick Kelley joins the show to talk about what happened on the House floor during the vote and the direction the inquiry could be headed next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Nov 2019 19:47:54 -0000 The House voted to make the impeachment inquiry public. Now what? full CQ Roll Call After weeks of frustration from House republicans, a majority of Democrats (and independent Justin Amash) voted to create rules for the ongoing impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. According to House Democrats, the rules will bring the impeachment inquiry into the open, allowing the public to follow along. According to the Republicans, the whole process has been a sham from the start. CQ Roll Call reporter Patrick Kelley joins the show to talk about what happened on the House floor during the vote and the direction the inquiry could be headed next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After weeks of frustration from House republicans, a majority of Democrats (and independent Justin Amash) voted to create rules for the ongoing impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. According to House Democrats, the rules will bring the impeachment inquiry into the open, allowing the public to follow along. According to the Republicans, the whole process has been a sham from the start. CQ Roll Call reporter Patrick Kelley joins the show to talk about what happened on the House floor during the vote and the direction the inquiry could be headed next.

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]]> 965 Closed-door impeachment inquiry irks the GOP Gary Abernathy, a former district representative for Ohio Republican Sen. Rob Portman, assesses the impeachment inquiry from the GOP heartland and finds it wanting. And CQ Roll Call reporter Katherine Tully-McManus describes how House Republicans protested the inquiry in dramatic fashion this week. They find the closed door style of the inquiry unsavory.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 25 Oct 2019 19:38:13 -0000 Closed-door impeachment inquiry irks the GOP full CQ Roll Call The GOP want the doors open and the inquiry done in the open, where people can be aware of what is taking place in the inquiry of President Trump. Gary Abernathy, a former district representative for Ohio Republican Sen. Rob Portman, assesses the impeachment inquiry from the GOP heartland and finds it wanting. And CQ Roll Call reporter Katherine Tully-McManus describes how House Republicans protested the inquiry in dramatic fashion this week. They find the closed door style of the inquiry unsavory.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Gary Abernathy, a former district representative for Ohio Republican Sen. Rob Portman, assesses the impeachment inquiry from the GOP heartland and finds it wanting. And CQ Roll Call reporter Katherine Tully-McManus describes how House Republicans protested the inquiry in dramatic fashion this week. They find the closed door style of the inquiry unsavory. 

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]]> 1294 Polling impeachment and remembering Elijah Cummings Polls now show a majority of Americans favor impeaching Donald Trump and removing him from office. Democratic pollster Brad Bannon explains how people should read the rush of new surveys coming in. And we remember Rep. Elijah Cummings, the Baltimore Democrat who passed away this week by reprising his 2017 interview with CQ Roll Call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Oct 2019 17:03:46 -0000 Polling impeachment and remembering Elijah Cummings full CQ Roll Call CQ on Congress, Ep. 172 Polls now show a majority of Americans favor impeaching Donald Trump and removing him from office. Democratic pollster Brad Bannon explains how people should read the rush of new surveys coming in. And we remember Rep. Elijah Cummings, the Baltimore Democrat who passed away this week by reprising his 2017 interview with CQ Roll Call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Polls now show a majority of Americans favor impeaching Donald Trump and removing him from office. Democratic pollster Brad Bannon explains how people should read the rush of new surveys coming in. And we remember Rep. Elijah Cummings, the Baltimore Democrat who passed away this week by reprising his 2017 interview with CQ Roll Call.

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]]> 903 White House staff on the hot seat With President Trump now facing an impeachment inquiry over his request that the president of Ukraine investigate his political foe, Joe Biden, White House staff now face a decision: Cooperate with Democrats or risk legal jeopardy themselves, says Justin Rood, director of the Congressional Oversight Initiative at the Project on Government Oversight. Still, it's not clear if a still-divided Democratic caucus in the House will have the votes to impeach, should it come to that, says Lindsey McPherson, CQ Roll Call's House reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 27 Sep 2019 20:23:25 -0000 full CQ Roll Call With President Trump now facing an impeachment inquiry over his request that the president of Ukraine investigate his political foe, Joe Biden, White House staff now face a decision: Cooperate with Democrats or risk legal jeopardy themselves, says... With President Trump now facing an impeachment inquiry over his request that the president of Ukraine investigate his political foe, Joe Biden, White House staff now face a decision: Cooperate with Democrats or risk legal jeopardy themselves, says Justin Rood, director of the Congressional Oversight Initiative at the Project on Government Oversight. Still, it's not clear if a still-divided Democratic caucus in the House will have the votes to impeach, should it come to that, says Lindsey McPherson, CQ Roll Call's House reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With President Trump now facing an impeachment inquiry over his request that the president of Ukraine investigate his political foe, Joe Biden, White House staff now face a decision: Cooperate with Democrats or risk legal jeopardy themselves, says Justin Rood, director of the Congressional Oversight Initiative at the Project on Government Oversight. Still, it's not clear if a still-divided Democratic caucus in the House will have the votes to impeach, should it come to that, says Lindsey McPherson, CQ Roll Call's House reporter.

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]]> 765 no Trump Upends Bipartisan Consensus on Homelessness Donald Trump has challenged the idea, pioneered in George W. Bush's administration, that the best, and most cost-effective way to end homelessness is to offer people living on the streets homes, no strings attached, and to service their needs in a home setting. A new report from the president's Council of Economic Advisers says that has neither reduced homelessness, nor lowered costs. Richard Cho, who served in top positions at the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness during the Obama administration and now heads the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, joins the program this week to discuss how "Housing First" has worked and how it hasn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Sep 2019 04:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Donald Trump has challenged the idea, pioneered in George W. Bush's administration, that the best, and most cost-effective way to end homelessness is to offer people living on the streets homes, no strings attached, and to service their needs in a... Donald Trump has challenged the idea, pioneered in George W. Bush's administration, that the best, and most cost-effective way to end homelessness is to offer people living on the streets homes, no strings attached, and to service their needs in a home setting. A new report from the president's Council of Economic Advisers says that has neither reduced homelessness, nor lowered costs. Richard Cho, who served in top positions at the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness during the Obama administration and now heads the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, joins the program this week to discuss how "Housing First" has worked and how it hasn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Donald Trump has challenged the idea, pioneered in George W. Bush's administration, that the best, and most cost-effective way to end homelessness is to offer people living on the streets homes, no strings attached, and to service their needs in a home setting. A new report from the president's Council of Economic Advisers says that has neither reduced homelessness, nor lowered costs. Richard Cho, who served in top positions at the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness during the Obama administration and now heads the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, joins the program this week to discuss how "Housing First" has worked and how it hasn't.

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]]> 909 no E-cigarette deaths prompt bipartisan response Around 400 people are suffering from respiratory illnesses and six have died after using electronic cigarettes, sparking a rare bipartisan response in Washington. After President Donald Trump announced that the FDA would ban the sale of flavorings for the devices, the spotlight is now on lawmakers of both parties who are considering legislation. Three guests join the show this week to explain the reasons behind this push and the challenges facing lawmakers moving forward: Dr. Jonathan Winickoff, a professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School who was previously head of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ consortium trying to stop kids from using tobacco; Rep. Donna Shalala, the Florida Democrat and former secretary of Health and Human Services during Bill Clinton’s presidency; and CQ Roll Call reporter Andrew Siddons, who covers the issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Sep 2019 16:11:50 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Around 400 people are suffering from respiratory illnesses and six have died after using electronic cigarettes, sparking a rare bipartisan response in Washington. After President Donald Trump announced that the FDA would ban the sale of flavorings for... Around 400 people are suffering from respiratory illnesses and six have died after using electronic cigarettes, sparking a rare bipartisan response in Washington. After President Donald Trump announced that the FDA would ban the sale of flavorings for the devices, the spotlight is now on lawmakers of both parties who are considering legislation. Three guests join the show this week to explain the reasons behind this push and the challenges facing lawmakers moving forward: Dr. Jonathan Winickoff, a professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School who was previously head of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ consortium trying to stop kids from using tobacco; Rep. Donna Shalala, the Florida Democrat and former secretary of Health and Human Services during Bill Clinton’s presidency; and CQ Roll Call reporter Andrew Siddons, who covers the issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Around 400 people are suffering from respiratory illnesses and six have died after using electronic cigarettes, sparking a rare bipartisan response in Washington. After President Donald Trump announced that the FDA would ban the sale of flavorings for the devices, the spotlight is now on lawmakers of both parties who are considering legislation. Three guests join the show this week to explain the reasons behind this push and the challenges facing lawmakers moving forward: Dr. Jonathan Winickoff, a professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School who was previously head of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ consortium trying to stop kids from using tobacco; Rep. Donna Shalala, the Florida Democrat and former secretary of Health and Human Services during Bill Clinton’s presidency; and CQ Roll Call reporter Andrew Siddons, who covers the issue.

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]]> 1576 no Congress returns for a bleak fall session CQ on Congress looks ahead at the fall congressional session with CQ Roll Call reporters Katherine Tully-McManus and Niels Lesniewski. Spoiler alert: The prospects for major legislation aren't bright. Then, Scot Schraufnagel, the chair of the political science department at Northern Illinois University and an expert on congressional productivity, explains why this Congress isn't doing much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Sep 2019 14:32:30 -0000 full CQ Roll Call CQ on Congress looks ahead at the fall congressional session with CQ Roll Call reporters Katherine Tully-McManus and Niels Lesniewski. Spoiler alert: The prospects for major legislation aren't bright. Then, Scot Schraufnagel, the chair of the... CQ on Congress looks ahead at the fall congressional session with CQ Roll Call reporters Katherine Tully-McManus and Niels Lesniewski. Spoiler alert: The prospects for major legislation aren't bright. Then, Scot Schraufnagel, the chair of the political science department at Northern Illinois University and an expert on congressional productivity, explains why this Congress isn't doing much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ on Congress looks ahead at the fall congressional session with CQ Roll Call reporters Katherine Tully-McManus and Niels Lesniewski. Spoiler alert: The prospects for major legislation aren't bright. Then, Scot Schraufnagel, the chair of the political science department at Northern Illinois University and an expert on congressional productivity, explains why this Congress isn't doing much.

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]]> 1257 no Democrats weighing new gun legislation Update Note: After this podcast was recorded and posted, the House Judiciary Committee announced that it was postponing its markup to the week of Sept. 9 due to Hurricane Dorian, which is expected to hit Florida. Five of the panel members represent districts in the state. The House Judiciary Committee is expected returning early from Congress's summer break next week to mark up gun-safety legislation. Will any House bills pressure Senate Republicans to respond to recent mass shootings? At a time when a majority of the country supports enhanced background checks and other measures to curb gun violence, House Democrats hope so. CQ Roll Call reporter Lindsey McPherson explains what to expect. And Clark Merrefield of Harvard's Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy discusses the research on the effectiveness of the state "red flag" laws that President Trump has endorsed.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 Aug 2019 18:53:05 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Update Note: After this podcast was recorded and posted, the House Judiciary Committee announced that it was postponing its markup to the week of Sept. 9 due to Hurricane Dorian, which is expected to hit Florida. Five of the panel members represent... Update Note: After this podcast was recorded and posted, the House Judiciary Committee announced that it was postponing its markup to the week of Sept. 9 due to Hurricane Dorian, which is expected to hit Florida. Five of the panel members represent districts in the state. The House Judiciary Committee is expected returning early from Congress's summer break next week to mark up gun-safety legislation. Will any House bills pressure Senate Republicans to respond to recent mass shootings? At a time when a majority of the country supports enhanced background checks and other measures to curb gun violence, House Democrats hope so. CQ Roll Call reporter Lindsey McPherson explains what to expect. And Clark Merrefield of Harvard's Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy discusses the research on the effectiveness of the state "red flag" laws that President Trump has endorsed.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Update Note: After this podcast was recorded and posted, the House Judiciary Committee announced that it was postponing its markup to the week of Sept. 9 due to Hurricane Dorian, which is expected to hit Florida. Five of the panel members represent districts in the state.

The House Judiciary Committee is expected returning early from Congress's summer break next week to mark up gun-safety legislation. Will any House bills pressure Senate Republicans to respond to recent mass shootings? At a time when a majority of the country supports enhanced background checks and other measures to curb gun violence, House Democrats hope so. CQ Roll Call reporter Lindsey McPherson explains what to expect. And Clark Merrefield of Harvard's Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy discusses the research on the effectiveness of the state "red flag" laws that President Trump has endorsed. 

 

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]]> 881 no Why do you have to come to Iowa if you want to be president? Iowa plays a big role in presidential politics because of its first-in-the-nation caucuses. Even by that standard, though, the Iowa State Fair, which ended last weekend, felt busier than usual as candidates for offices from the presidency on down flooded the event. Jason Dick, host of the Political Theater podcast, attended the fair, and the team at CQ on Congress decided to hand the mic over to him this week to hear about his experience firsthand. Dick talked to David Redlawsk, a political psychologist who spent his entire sabbatical in Iowa, about why this is all happening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Iowa plays a big role in presidential politics because of its first-in-the-nation caucuses. Even by that standard, though, the Iowa State Fair, which ended last weekend, felt busier than usual as candidates for offices from the presidency on down... Iowa plays a big role in presidential politics because of its first-in-the-nation caucuses. Even by that standard, though, the Iowa State Fair, which ended last weekend, felt busier than usual as candidates for offices from the presidency on down flooded the event. Jason Dick, host of the Political Theater podcast, attended the fair, and the team at CQ on Congress decided to hand the mic over to him this week to hear about his experience firsthand. Dick talked to David Redlawsk, a political psychologist who spent his entire sabbatical in Iowa, about why this is all happening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Iowa plays a big role in presidential politics because of its first-in-the-nation caucuses. Even by that standard, though, the Iowa State Fair, which ended last weekend, felt busier than usual as candidates for offices from the presidency on down flooded the event. Jason Dick, host of the Political Theater podcast, attended the fair, and the team at CQ on Congress decided to hand the mic over to him this week to hear about his experience firsthand. Dick talked to David Redlawsk, a political psychologist who spent his entire sabbatical in Iowa, about why this is all happening.

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]]> 1222 no Google under pressure from Congress, activists, shareholders In the face of gridlock in Congress, investors, pension funds, and some states are pushing public companies to do more to diversify their boards, combat climate change, stamp out sexual harassment and give workers a voice. CQ Roll Call's Laura Weiss talks about what happened at Google's annual shareholder meeting where board members were confronted with protests and calls for change. “This is well beyond a cultural crisis, it’s an identity crisis,” a representative of an investor group that submitted a proposal to give employees a voice to Google’s parent company told Weiss. “They need those employees. That’s their asset.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Aug 2019 14:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call In the face of gridlock in Congress, investors, pension funds, and some states are pushing public companies to do more to diversify their boards, combat climate change, stamp out sexual harassment and give workers a voice. CQ Roll Call's Laura Weiss... In the face of gridlock in Congress, investors, pension funds, and some states are pushing public companies to do more to diversify their boards, combat climate change, stamp out sexual harassment and give workers a voice. CQ Roll Call's Laura Weiss talks about what happened at Google's annual shareholder meeting where board members were confronted with protests and calls for change. “This is well beyond a cultural crisis, it’s an identity crisis,” a representative of an investor group that submitted a proposal to give employees a voice to Google’s parent company told Weiss. “They need those employees. That’s their asset.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the face of gridlock in Congress, investors, pension funds, and some states are pushing public companies to do more to diversify their boards, combat climate change, stamp out sexual harassment and give workers a voice. CQ Roll Call's Laura Weiss talks about what happened at Google's annual shareholder meeting where board members were confronted with protests and calls for change. “This is well beyond a cultural crisis, it’s an identity crisis,” a representative of an investor group that submitted a proposal to give employees a voice to Google’s parent company told Weiss. “They need those employees. That’s their asset.” 

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]]> 860 no What lawmakers can do about gun violence, and helping black families save ancestral lands Public pressure on lawmakers is growing across the country to reduce gun violence, but Congress may only be able to pass incremental legislation, explains CQ Roll Call’s legal affairs writer Todd Ruger. In the second segment of this podcast, we explore how Congress and a South Carolina center are trying to address the loss of land and wealth, particularly among African Americans, in what is commonly referred to as Heirs Property. Josh Walden of the Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation in South Carolina discusses how thousands of acres of land, from the south to Appalachia, may be in dispute because of the lack of legal records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Public pressure on lawmakers is growing across the country to reduce gun violence, but Congress may only be able to pass incremental legislation, explains CQ Roll Call’s legal affairs writer Todd Ruger. In the second segment of this podcast, we... Public pressure on lawmakers is growing across the country to reduce gun violence, but Congress may only be able to pass incremental legislation, explains CQ Roll Call’s legal affairs writer Todd Ruger. In the second segment of this podcast, we explore how Congress and a South Carolina center are trying to address the loss of land and wealth, particularly among African Americans, in what is commonly referred to as Heirs Property. Josh Walden of the Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation in South Carolina discusses how thousands of acres of land, from the south to Appalachia, may be in dispute because of the lack of legal records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Public pressure on lawmakers is growing across the country to reduce gun violence, but Congress may only be able to pass incremental legislation, explains CQ Roll Call’s legal affairs writer Todd Ruger.
In the second segment of this podcast, we explore how Congress and a South Carolina center are trying to address the loss of land and wealth, particularly among African Americans, in what is commonly referred to as Heirs Property. Josh Walden of the Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation in South Carolina discusses how thousands of acres of land, from the south to Appalachia, may be in dispute because of the lack of legal records.

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]]> 1562 no Obamacare takes another hit, this time from Democrats Democrats were nearly unanimous in voting to end the so-called "Cadillac tax" on high cost health insurance plans that was the principal mechanism in the Affordable Care Act aimed at reducing health care costs. Josh Gordon, policy director for the Concord Coalition, a group that seeks to restrain budget deficits, says that's regrettable. And CQ Roll Call health care reporter Mary Ellen McIntire explains why Democrats are willing to weaken the financing of the 2010 law.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0000 Obamacare takes another hit, this time from Democrats full CQ Roll Call Democrats were nearly unanimous in voting to end the so-called "Cadillac tax" on high cost health insurance plans that was the principal mechanism in the Affordable Care Act aimed at reducing health care costs. Josh Gordon, policy director... Democrats were nearly unanimous in voting to end the so-called "Cadillac tax" on high cost health insurance plans that was the principal mechanism in the Affordable Care Act aimed at reducing health care costs. Josh Gordon, policy director for the Concord Coalition, a group that seeks to restrain budget deficits, says that's regrettable. And CQ Roll Call health care reporter Mary Ellen McIntire explains why Democrats are willing to weaken the financing of the 2010 law.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Democrats were nearly unanimous in voting to end the so-called "Cadillac tax" on high cost health insurance plans that was the principal mechanism in the Affordable Care Act aimed at reducing health care costs. Josh Gordon, policy director for the Concord Coalition, a group that seeks to restrain budget deficits, says that's regrettable. And CQ Roll Call health care reporter Mary Ellen McIntire explains why Democrats are willing to weaken the financing of the 2010 law. 

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]]> 1086 no Why the US is behind in the 5G race Poor allocation of airwaves and the absence of a domestic telecom supplier could delay U.S. mobile carriers from deploying 5G as effectively as some other countries and thus cede leadership to China, says CQ Roll Call's senior technology reporter Gopal Ratnam. He explains how the U.S. is hoping to respond and why the trade war between Washington and Beijing may be complicating those efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Jul 2019 14:16:47 -0000 Why the US is behind in the 5G race full CQ Roll Call Poor allocation of airwaves and the absence of a domestic telecom supplier could delay U.S. mobile carriers from deploying 5G as effectively as some other countries and thus cede leadership to China, says CQ Roll Call's senior technology reporter... Poor allocation of airwaves and the absence of a domestic telecom supplier could delay U.S. mobile carriers from deploying 5G as effectively as some other countries and thus cede leadership to China, says CQ Roll Call's senior technology reporter Gopal Ratnam. He explains how the U.S. is hoping to respond and why the trade war between Washington and Beijing may be complicating those efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Poor allocation of airwaves and the absence of a domestic telecom supplier could delay U.S. mobile carriers from deploying 5G as effectively as some other countries and thus cede leadership to China, says CQ Roll Call's senior technology reporter Gopal Ratnam. He explains how the U.S. is hoping to respond and why the trade war between Washington and Beijing may be complicating those efforts.

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]]> 922 no Did the Pentagon weaponize ticks? The House passed a bill this month that would order the Pentagon's inspector general to investigate whether the Defense Department weaponized ticks. Stanford University science writer Kris Newby, in a new book called "Bitten," hints that such experiments may have led to Lyme disease's rapid spread. Newby says that congressional inquiry into the matter "is exactly what I wanted to happen.'' And CQ Roll Call defense writer John Donnelly explains what Congress has asked the Pentagon to do and why many experts doubt it caused the public health crisis.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 Jul 2019 18:34:58 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The House passed a bill this month that would order the Pentagon's inspector general to investigate whether the Defense Department weaponized ticks. Stanford University science writer Kris Newby, in a new book called "Bitten," hints... The House passed a bill this month that would order the Pentagon's inspector general to investigate whether the Defense Department weaponized ticks. Stanford University science writer Kris Newby, in a new book called "Bitten," hints that such experiments may have led to Lyme disease's rapid spread. Newby says that congressional inquiry into the matter "is exactly what I wanted to happen.'' And CQ Roll Call defense writer John Donnelly explains what Congress has asked the Pentagon to do and why many experts doubt it caused the public health crisis.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House passed a bill this month that would order the Pentagon's inspector general to investigate whether the Defense Department weaponized ticks. Stanford University science writer Kris Newby, in a new book called "Bitten," hints that such experiments may have led to Lyme disease's rapid spread. Newby says that congressional inquiry into the matter "is exactly what I wanted to happen.'' And CQ Roll Call defense writer John Donnelly explains what Congress has asked the Pentagon to do and why many experts doubt it caused the public health crisis. 

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]]> 955 no Immigrant raids could lead to more family separations The Trump administration says it will round up undocumented immigrants who have missed a court date in an effort to deter others migrants from seeking refuge in the United States. But raids could exacerbate family separations, report CQ Roll Call’s Tanvi Misra and Jinitzail Hernandez, who just returned from visiting one of the largest migrant detention centers in Homestead, Fla., where the government is holding 2,000 teenage immigrants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 12 Jul 2019 19:26:33 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Trump administration says it will round up undocumented immigrants who have missed a court date in an effort to deter others migrants from seeking refuge in the United States. But raids could exacerbate family separations, report CQ Roll Call’s... The Trump administration says it will round up undocumented immigrants who have missed a court date in an effort to deter others migrants from seeking refuge in the United States. But raids could exacerbate family separations, report CQ Roll Call’s Tanvi Misra and Jinitzail Hernandez, who just returned from visiting one of the largest migrant detention centers in Homestead, Fla., where the government is holding 2,000 teenage immigrants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Trump administration says it will round up undocumented immigrants who have missed a court date in an effort to deter others migrants from seeking refuge in the United States. But raids could exacerbate family separations, report CQ Roll Call’s Tanvi Misra and Jinitzail Hernandez, who just returned from visiting one of the largest migrant detention centers in Homestead, Fla., where the government is holding 2,000 teenage immigrants.

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]]> 968 no Assessing the trade talks with China In this episode of CQ on Congress, former U.S. trade negotiator Wendy Cutler explains what each side of the U.S.-China trade talks is looking to gain. Then trade economist Christine McDaniel walks us through how some U.S. companies are coping with the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. And CQ Roll Call's trade reporter Mark Bocchetti discusses the process that allows U.S. companies to seek exclusions from the tariffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Jul 2019 15:59:08 -0000 Assessing the trade talks with China full CQ Roll Call In this episode of CQ on Congress, former U.S. trade negotiator Wendy Cutler explains what each side of the U.S.-China trade talks is looking to gain. Then trade economist Christine McDaniel walks us through how some U.S. companies are coping with the... In this episode of CQ on Congress, former U.S. trade negotiator Wendy Cutler explains what each side of the U.S.-China trade talks is looking to gain. Then trade economist Christine McDaniel walks us through how some U.S. companies are coping with the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. And CQ Roll Call's trade reporter Mark Bocchetti discusses the process that allows U.S. companies to seek exclusions from the tariffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of CQ on Congress, former U.S. trade negotiator Wendy Cutler explains what each side of the U.S.-China trade talks is looking to gain. Then trade economist Christine McDaniel walks us through how some U.S. companies are coping with the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. And CQ Roll Call's trade reporter Mark Bocchetti discusses the process that allows U.S. companies to seek exclusions from the tariffs.

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]]> 1094 no How the GOP won by losing on census citizenship question  GOP-held states with growing immigrant populations, Texas, Florida and Arizona, are more likely to gain House seats following the 2020 Census, as well as additional federal funding, if a citizenship question remains off, as the Supreme Court ordered on June 27. CQ reporter Michael Macagnone and Bryce Dietrich, a fellow at Harvard's Kennedy School, discuss why Republican lawmakers continue to back President Donald Trump's plan to add it.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 Jun 2019 17:15:31 -0000 How the GOP won by losing on census citizenship question full CQ Roll Call  GOP-held states with growing immigrant populations, Texas, Florida and Arizona, are more likely to gain House seats following the 2020 Census, as well as additional federal funding, if a citizenship question remains off, as the Supreme Court...  GOP-held states with growing immigrant populations, Texas, Florida and Arizona, are more likely to gain House seats following the 2020 Census, as well as additional federal funding, if a citizenship question remains off, as the Supreme Court ordered on June 27. CQ reporter Michael Macagnone and Bryce Dietrich, a fellow at Harvard's Kennedy School, discuss why Republican lawmakers continue to back President Donald Trump's plan to add it.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  GOP-held states with growing immigrant populations, Texas, Florida and Arizona, are more likely to gain House seats following the 2020 Census, as well as additional federal funding, if a citizenship question remains off, as the Supreme Court ordered on June 27. CQ reporter Michael Macagnone and Bryce Dietrich, a fellow at Harvard's Kennedy School, discuss why Republican lawmakers continue to back President Donald Trump's plan to add it.  

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]]> 928 no The Pentagon has a leadership vacuum at the top as tensions with Iran rise The departure of acting Defense Department Secretary Patrick Shanahan raises questions about who is advising President Donald Trump, who pulled back a planned military strike on Iran this week, says CQ defense reporter Andrew Clevenger. And Chris Lu, who served as Barack Obama's liaison to his Cabinet, says Trump's apparent preference for churn among his agency heads gives him more power to direct policy on his own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Jun 2019 19:27:14 -0000 The Pentagon has a leadership vacuum at the top as tensions with Iran rise full CQ Roll Call The departure of acting Defense Department Secretary Patrick Shanahan raises questions about who is advising President Donald Trump, who pulled back a planned military strike on Iran this week, says CQ defense reporter Andrew Clevenger. And Chris Lu,... The departure of acting Defense Department Secretary Patrick Shanahan raises questions about who is advising President Donald Trump, who pulled back a planned military strike on Iran this week, says CQ defense reporter Andrew Clevenger. And Chris Lu, who served as Barack Obama's liaison to his Cabinet, says Trump's apparent preference for churn among his agency heads gives him more power to direct policy on his own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The departure of acting Defense Department Secretary Patrick Shanahan raises questions about who is advising President Donald Trump, who pulled back a planned military strike on Iran this week, says CQ defense reporter Andrew Clevenger. And Chris Lu, who served as Barack Obama's liaison to his Cabinet, says Trump's apparent preference for churn among his agency heads gives him more power to direct policy on his own.

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]]> 823 no Abortion threatens congressional impasse on funding House Democrats' effort to rescind Trump administration anti-abortion policies threatens to hold up government spending bills. CQ Roll Call reporter Sandhya Raman details the debate and surveys how lawmakers are using abortion politics, both in Washington and the states, to rile their voters ahead of next year's election.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 Jun 2019 16:43:15 -0000 Abortion threatens congressional impasse on funding full CQ Roll Call House Democrats' effort to rescind Trump administration anti-abortion policies threatens to hold up government spending bills. CQ Roll Call reporter Sandhya Raman details the debate and surveys how lawmakers are using abortion politics, both in... House Democrats' effort to rescind Trump administration anti-abortion policies threatens to hold up government spending bills. CQ Roll Call reporter Sandhya Raman details the debate and surveys how lawmakers are using abortion politics, both in Washington and the states, to rile their voters ahead of next year's election.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House Democrats' effort to rescind Trump administration anti-abortion policies threatens to hold up government spending bills. CQ Roll Call reporter Sandhya Raman details the debate and surveys how lawmakers are using abortion politics, both in Washington and the states, to rile their voters ahead of next year's election. 

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]]> 753 no Trump denies climate change as his Pentagon prepares for it Former Navy Secretary Ray Mabus says President Trump's climate change denial risks an apocalyptic future that will stress the U.S. military. Ben Hulac, author of a forthcoming CQ magazine cover story on how climate change is affecting the Arctic, explains why that could create conflict between world powers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 Jun 2019 13:00:00 -0000 Trump denies climate change as his Pentagon prepares for it full CQ Roll Call Former Navy Secretary Ray Mabus says President Trump's climate change denial risks an apocalyptic future that will stress the U.S. military. Ben Hulac, author of a forthcoming CQ magazine cover story on how climate change is affecting the... Former Navy Secretary Ray Mabus says President Trump's climate change denial risks an apocalyptic future that will stress the U.S. military. Ben Hulac, author of a forthcoming CQ magazine cover story on how climate change is affecting the Arctic, explains why that could create conflict between world powers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former Navy Secretary Ray Mabus says President Trump's climate change denial risks an apocalyptic future that will stress the U.S. military. Ben Hulac, author of a forthcoming CQ magazine cover story on how climate change is affecting the Arctic, explains why that could create conflict between world powers.

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]]> 1149 no Lawmakers on impeachment and F35s to Turkey In his first public statement after his two-year probe, Robert S. Mueller III, the special counsel who resigned this week, said that he had never considered charging President Donald Trump with a crime as he investigated Russian interference in the 2016 election. That's emboldened some in Congress who say representatives must read Mueller's report, which found evidence Trump may have obstructed the special counsel’s investigation. CQ Legal Affairs reporter Todd Ruger discusses what it means. In the next segment, CQ defense reporter Patrick Kelley talks about a potential split between the United States and Turkey over that country's plan to buy a Russian air defense system.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 31 May 2019 17:36:56 -0000 full CQ Roll Call In his first public statement after his two-year probe, Robert S. Mueller III, the special counsel who resigned this week, said that he had never considered charging President Donald Trump with a crime as he investigated Russian interference in the... In his first public statement after his two-year probe, Robert S. Mueller III, the special counsel who resigned this week, said that he had never considered charging President Donald Trump with a crime as he investigated Russian interference in the 2016 election. That's emboldened some in Congress who say representatives must read Mueller's report, which found evidence Trump may have obstructed the special counsel’s investigation. CQ Legal Affairs reporter Todd Ruger discusses what it means. In the next segment, CQ defense reporter Patrick Kelley talks about a potential split between the United States and Turkey over that country's plan to buy a Russian air defense system.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In his first public statement after his two-year probe, Robert S. Mueller III, the special counsel who resigned this week, said that he had never considered charging President Donald Trump with a crime as he investigated Russian interference in the 2016 election. That's emboldened some in Congress who say representatives must read Mueller's report, which found evidence Trump may have obstructed the special counsel’s investigation. CQ Legal Affairs reporter Todd Ruger discusses what it means. In the next segment, CQ defense reporter Patrick Kelley talks about a potential split between the United States and Turkey over that country's plan to buy a Russian air defense system.

 

 

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]]> 991 no House impeachment advocates gain traction Democrat Jamie Raskin of Maryland, who sits on the House Judiciary Committee that would lead an impeachment inquiry, says he believes President Donald Trump has committed high crimes, both in obstructing Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller's investigation and in refusing to cooperate with congressional investigators. CQ Roll Call senior politics reporter Simone Pathé talks about her interviews this week with Democrats from competitive House districts. They told her they are more open to beginning impeachment proceedings because of Trump's refusal to cooperate with congressional investigators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 May 2019 14:11:48 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Democrat Jamie Raskin of Maryland, who sits on the House Judiciary Committee that would lead an impeachment inquiry, says he believes President Donald Trump has committed high crimes, both in obstructing Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller's... Democrat Jamie Raskin of Maryland, who sits on the House Judiciary Committee that would lead an impeachment inquiry, says he believes President Donald Trump has committed high crimes, both in obstructing Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller's investigation and in refusing to cooperate with congressional investigators. CQ Roll Call senior politics reporter Simone Pathé talks about her interviews this week with Democrats from competitive House districts. They told her they are more open to beginning impeachment proceedings because of Trump's refusal to cooperate with congressional investigators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Democrat Jamie Raskin of Maryland, who sits on the House Judiciary Committee that would lead an impeachment inquiry, says he believes President Donald Trump has committed high crimes, both in obstructing Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller's investigation and in refusing to cooperate with congressional investigators. CQ Roll Call senior politics reporter Simone Pathé talks about her interviews this week with Democrats from competitive House districts. They told her they are more open to beginning impeachment proceedings because of Trump's refusal to cooperate with congressional investigators.

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]]> 1141 no Lawmakers seek solutions in Venezuela, Iran Florida Democratic Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell criticizes President Trump's strategy to oust Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and touts a broad-based, multi-national diplomatic campaign as an alternative. And CQ Roll Call's foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald explains why Republicans in Congress are keeping military action on the table, both when it comes to Venezuela, and in Iran, which has lately caused alarm by reportedly arming its boats in the Persian Gulf with missiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 May 2019 18:41:35 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Florida Democratic Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell criticizes President Trump's strategy to oust Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and touts a broad-based, multi-national diplomatic campaign as an alternative. And CQ Roll... Florida Democratic Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell criticizes President Trump's strategy to oust Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and touts a broad-based, multi-national diplomatic campaign as an alternative. And CQ Roll Call's foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald explains why Republicans in Congress are keeping military action on the table, both when it comes to Venezuela, and in Iran, which has lately caused alarm by reportedly arming its boats in the Persian Gulf with missiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Florida Democratic Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell criticizes President Trump's strategy to oust Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and touts a broad-based, multi-national diplomatic campaign as an alternative. And CQ Roll Call's foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald explains why Republicans in Congress are keeping military action on the table, both when it comes to Venezuela, and in Iran, which has lately caused alarm by reportedly arming its boats in the Persian Gulf with missiles.

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]]> 1359 no Higher tariffs on Chinese goods spark call for Congress to intervene The continuing damage to businesses and farmers from the trade stand off between China and the U.S. is a sign that Congress needs to reinsert itself into the trade policy-making process again, argues Clark Packard, a trade policy counsel at the R Street Institute, a center-right think tank. He warns that boosting tariffs on Chinese imports "has the potential to spiral out of control.'' And CQ's Ellyn Ferguson explains where legislation currently pending in Congress stands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 May 2019 11:01:02 -0000 Higher tariffs on Chinese goods spark call for Congress to intervene full CQ Roll Call The continuing damage to businesses and farmers from the trade stand off between China and the U.S. is a sign that Congress needs to reinsert itself into the trade policy-making process again, argues Clark Packard, a trade policy counsel at the R... The continuing damage to businesses and farmers from the trade stand off between China and the U.S. is a sign that Congress needs to reinsert itself into the trade policy-making process again, argues Clark Packard, a trade policy counsel at the R Street Institute, a center-right think tank. He warns that boosting tariffs on Chinese imports "has the potential to spiral out of control.'' And CQ's Ellyn Ferguson explains where legislation currently pending in Congress stands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The continuing damage to businesses and farmers from the trade stand off between China and the U.S. is a sign that Congress needs to reinsert itself into the trade policy-making process again, argues Clark Packard, a trade policy counsel at the R Street Institute, a center-right think tank. He warns that boosting tariffs on Chinese imports "has the potential to spiral out of control.'' And CQ's Ellyn Ferguson explains where legislation currently pending in Congress stands.

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]]> 1138 no Why Democrats haven't passed a minimum wage bill Democratic presidential candidates and most House Democrats want to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour by 2024, a proposal David Cooper of the Economic Policy Institute says makes sense. But CQ Roll Call’s Lindsey McPherson explains why some Democrats representing rural areas are holding up the bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 May 2019 16:42:15 -0000 Why Democrats haven't passed a minimum wage bill full CQ Roll Call Democratic presidential candidates and most House Democrats want to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour by 2024, a proposal David Cooper of the Economic Policy Institute says makes sense. But CQ Roll... Democratic presidential candidates and most House Democrats want to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour by 2024, a proposal David Cooper of the Economic Policy Institute says makes sense. But CQ Roll Call’s Lindsey McPherson explains why some Democrats representing rural areas are holding up the bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Democratic presidential candidates and most House Democrats want to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour by 2024, a proposal David Cooper of the Economic Policy Institute says makes sense. But CQ Roll Call’s Lindsey McPherson explains why some Democrats representing rural areas are holding up the bill.

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]]> 1159 no The GOP's 2020 Agenda, or Lack Thereof Jonathan Miller talks about his new CQ Magazine cover story on the Republicans' decision, thus far, to ignore policy proposals in their 2020 planning. Miller found this worries some lawmakers, like Wisconsin Rep. Mike Gallagher, who'd like to see the party offer new ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Apr 2019 17:59:49 -0000 The GOP's 2020 agenda, or lack thereof full CQ Roll Call Jonathan Miller talks about his new CQ Magazine cover story on the Republicans' decision, thus far, to ignore policy proposals in their 2020 planning. Miller found this worries some lawmakers, like Wisconsin Rep. Mike Gallagher, who'd like to see the... Jonathan Miller talks about his new CQ Magazine cover story on the Republicans' decision, thus far, to ignore policy proposals in their 2020 planning. Miller found this worries some lawmakers, like Wisconsin Rep. Mike Gallagher, who'd like to see the party offer new ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jonathan Miller talks about his new CQ Magazine cover story on the Republicans' decision, thus far, to ignore policy proposals in their 2020 planning. Miller found this worries some lawmakers, like Wisconsin Rep. Mike Gallagher, who'd like to see the party offer new ideas.

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]]> 711 no Mueller Report's Second Act: Congressional Scrutiny CQ legal affairs reporter Todd Ruger says House Democrats now have plenty of leads from Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller III's report to investigate, especially as to whether Trump sought to obstruct justice.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 Apr 2019 21:33:11 -0000 full CQ Roll Call CQ legal affairs reporter Todd Ruger says House Democrats now have plenty of leads from Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller III's report to investigate, especially as to whether Trump sought to obstruct justice.   CQ legal affairs reporter Todd Ruger says House Democrats now have plenty of leads from Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller III's report to investigate, especially as to whether Trump sought to obstruct justice.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ legal affairs reporter Todd Ruger says House Democrats now have plenty of leads from Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller III's report to investigate, especially as to whether Trump sought to obstruct justice.

 

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]]> 1047 no Assessing the New Tax Law as April 15 Arrives Taxes are due on April 15 and Americans are finding out how the 2017 law affected them. Howard Gleckman, a senior fellow at the Tax Policy Center, a nonpartisan think tank, and Peter Cohn, CQ's tax editor, discuss how the law has played out for both individuals and corporations and find that it's given some a windfall, and rationalized the code for others, but hasn't done as much as Republicans expected to juice economic growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 12 Apr 2019 19:05:42 -0000 Assessing the New Tax Law as April 15 Arrives full CQ Roll Call Taxes are due on April 15 and Americans are finding out how the 2017 law affected them. Howard Gleckman, a senior fellow at the Tax Policy Center, a nonpartisan think tank, and Peter Cohn, CQ's tax editor, discuss how the law has played out for both... Taxes are due on April 15 and Americans are finding out how the 2017 law affected them. Howard Gleckman, a senior fellow at the Tax Policy Center, a nonpartisan think tank, and Peter Cohn, CQ's tax editor, discuss how the law has played out for both individuals and corporations and find that it's given some a windfall, and rationalized the code for others, but hasn't done as much as Republicans expected to juice economic growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Taxes are due on April 15 and Americans are finding out how the 2017 law affected them. Howard Gleckman, a senior fellow at the Tax Policy Center, a nonpartisan think tank, and Peter Cohn, CQ's tax editor, discuss how the law has played out for both individuals and corporations and find that it's given some a windfall, and rationalized the code for others, but hasn't done as much as Republicans expected to juice economic growth.

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]]> 1269 no How Congress Helps Companies Hire Foreign Workers Over Americans Under pressure from a bipartisan group of senators, the Homeland Security Department last month increased the number of visas available for foreign guest workers seeking to toil in America's seasonal industries, from seafood processing to resort housekeeping. Two critics of the decision, Daniel Costa of the Economic Policy Institute, a think tank that supports pro-labor policies, and Preston Huennekens of the Center for Immigration Studies, which advocates more restrictive immigration policies, come at the issue from different perspectives but agree that it's bad for American workers and, in some cases, for the foreign ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Apr 2019 19:13:13 -0000 How Congress Helps Companies Hire Foreign Workers Over Americans full CQ Roll Call Under pressure from a bipartisan group of senators, the Homeland Security Department last month increased the number of visas available for foreign guest workers seeking to toil in America's seasonal industries, from seafood processing to resort... Under pressure from a bipartisan group of senators, the Homeland Security Department last month increased the number of visas available for foreign guest workers seeking to toil in America's seasonal industries, from seafood processing to resort housekeeping. Two critics of the decision, Daniel Costa of the Economic Policy Institute, a think tank that supports pro-labor policies, and Preston Huennekens of the Center for Immigration Studies, which advocates more restrictive immigration policies, come at the issue from different perspectives but agree that it's bad for American workers and, in some cases, for the foreign ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Under pressure from a bipartisan group of senators, the Homeland Security Department last month increased the number of visas available for foreign guest workers seeking to toil in America's seasonal industries, from seafood processing to resort housekeeping. Two critics of the decision, Daniel Costa of the Economic Policy Institute, a think tank that supports pro-labor policies, and Preston Huennekens of the Center for Immigration Studies, which advocates more restrictive immigration policies, come at the issue from different perspectives but agree that it's bad for American workers and, in some cases, for the foreign ones.

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]]> 1147 no Why Progressives Are Ready to Ditch Obamacare The 2010 health care law has left tens of millions uninsured, leading to a groundswell of support from the left for a single-payer system, or "Medicare for All." CQ health care reporter Mary Ellen McIntire explains why progressives are ready to move on, what it would take to get there, politically, and how they would transform American health care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 Mar 2019 20:26:22 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The 2010 health care law has left tens of millions uninsured, leading to a groundswell of support from the left for a single-payer system, or "Medicare for All." CQ health care reporter Mary Ellen McIntire explains why progressives are ready to move... The 2010 health care law has left tens of millions uninsured, leading to a groundswell of support from the left for a single-payer system, or "Medicare for All." CQ health care reporter Mary Ellen McIntire explains why progressives are ready to move on, what it would take to get there, politically, and how they would transform American health care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The 2010 health care law has left tens of millions uninsured, leading to a groundswell of support from the left for a single-payer system, or "Medicare for All." CQ health care reporter Mary Ellen McIntire explains why progressives are ready to move on, what it would take to get there, politically, and how they would transform American health care.

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]]> 951 no Big Tech's Breakup With Democrats Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, but especially Democrats, are saying that the government should intervene to rein in, or even break up, tech giants like Amazon, Google and Facebook. CQ technology reporter Dean DeChiaro says an antitrust action would require a novel legal approach focused less on pricing power and more on market dominance, while Patrick Pexton, CQ's tech editor, says the tech industry, long aligned with the Democratic Party, could shift its political loyalties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Mar 2019 18:32:01 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, but especially Democrats, are saying that the government should intervene to rein in, or even break up, tech giants like Amazon, Google and Facebook. CQ technology reporter Dean DeChiaro says an antitrust action... Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, but especially Democrats, are saying that the government should intervene to rein in, or even break up, tech giants like Amazon, Google and Facebook. CQ technology reporter Dean DeChiaro says an antitrust action would require a novel legal approach focused less on pricing power and more on market dominance, while Patrick Pexton, CQ's tech editor, says the tech industry, long aligned with the Democratic Party, could shift its political loyalties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, but especially Democrats, are saying that the government should intervene to rein in, or even break up, tech giants like Amazon, Google and Facebook. CQ technology reporter Dean DeChiaro says an antitrust action would require a novel legal approach focused less on pricing power and more on market dominance, while Patrick Pexton, CQ's tech editor, says the tech industry, long aligned with the Democratic Party, could shift its political loyalties.

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]]> 1020 no Navy Spends Epically on Shoddy Ships For the U.S. Navy, buying warships that are defective, unfinished or both has become the norm. The habit is expensive, dangerous and leaves overworked sailors to deal with faulty ships in need of repair from day one. Yet, the practice has escaped sufficient scrutiny in Washington even though taxpayers are on the hook for repeated repairs, reports CQ's senior writer John M. Donnelly. Most new ships, he says, go to sea with one or more major defects — even after months of repair work and testing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Mar 2019 17:26:58 -0000 full CQ Roll Call For the U.S. Navy, buying warships that are defective, unfinished or both has become the norm. The habit is expensive, dangerous and leaves overworked sailors to deal with faulty ships in need of repair from day one. Yet, the practice has escaped... For the U.S. Navy, buying warships that are defective, unfinished or both has become the norm. The habit is expensive, dangerous and leaves overworked sailors to deal with faulty ships in need of repair from day one. Yet, the practice has escaped sufficient scrutiny in Washington even though taxpayers are on the hook for repeated repairs, reports CQ's senior writer John M. Donnelly. Most new ships, he says, go to sea with one or more major defects — even after months of repair work and testing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the U.S. Navy, buying warships that are defective, unfinished or both has become the norm. The habit is expensive, dangerous and leaves overworked sailors to deal with faulty ships in need of repair from day one. Yet, the practice has escaped sufficient scrutiny in Washington even though taxpayers are on the hook for repeated repairs, reports CQ's senior writer John M. Donnelly. Most new ships, he says, go to sea with one or more major defects — even after months of repair work and testing.

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]]> 1065 no Two Takes on Rep. Omar, Democrats and Israel Janeen Rashmawi of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee and Logan Bayroff of the pro-Israel group J Street worry that Congress is losing sight of the bigger issues surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict amidst the debate over Rep. Ilhan Omar's comments on Israel. Both offer support for the March 7 House resolution condemning anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Mar 2019 20:22:56 -0000 Two Takes on Rep. Omar, Democrats and Israel full CQ Roll Call Janeen Rashmawi of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee and Logan Bayroff of the pro-Israel group J Street worry that Congress is losing sight of the bigger issues surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict amidst the debate over Rep.... Janeen Rashmawi of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee and Logan Bayroff of the pro-Israel group J Street worry that Congress is losing sight of the bigger issues surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict amidst the debate over Rep. Ilhan Omar's comments on Israel. Both offer support for the March 7 House resolution condemning anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Janeen Rashmawi of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee and Logan Bayroff of the pro-Israel group J Street worry that Congress is losing sight of the bigger issues surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict amidst the debate over Rep. Ilhan Omar's comments on Israel. Both offer support for the March 7 House resolution condemning anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry.  

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]]> 1456 no Challenges for Trump's Democratic Overseers Democrats have ramped up oversight of President Donald Trump and his administration with hearings on Trump's finances, the Russia inquiry, the immigrant child separation policy and more. But holding hearings and asking questions is only the first step in successful oversight, says Justin Rood, director of the Congressional Oversight Initiative at the Project on Government Oversight and a former staff investigator for Oklahoma GOP Sen. Tom Coburn. Congressional overseers must then grapple with their targets to make sure they cooperate, or cultivate whistleblowers who will provide information outside the standard channels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Mar 2019 20:16:47 -0000 Challenges for Trump's House Democratic Overseers full CQ Roll Call Democrats have ramped up oversight of President Donald Trump and his administration with hearings on Trump's finances, the Russia inquiry, the immigrant child separation policy and more. But holding hearings and asking questions is only the first step... Democrats have ramped up oversight of President Donald Trump and his administration with hearings on Trump's finances, the Russia inquiry, the immigrant child separation policy and more. But holding hearings and asking questions is only the first step in successful oversight, says Justin Rood, director of the Congressional Oversight Initiative at the Project on Government Oversight and a former staff investigator for Oklahoma GOP Sen. Tom Coburn. Congressional overseers must then grapple with their targets to make sure they cooperate, or cultivate whistleblowers who will provide information outside the standard channels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Democrats have ramped up oversight of President Donald Trump and his administration with hearings on Trump's finances, the Russia inquiry, the immigrant child separation policy and more. But holding hearings and asking questions is only the first step in successful oversight, says Justin Rood, director of the Congressional Oversight Initiative at the Project on Government Oversight and a former staff investigator for Oklahoma GOP Sen. Tom Coburn. Congressional overseers must then grapple with their targets to make sure they cooperate, or cultivate whistleblowers who will provide information outside the standard channels.

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]]> 1261 no Rants Aside, Trump Scores Big With Congress The latest edition of CQ's study of congressional voting comes out in CQ Magazine on Feb. 25 and the authors, CQ reporters John Bennett and Jonathan Miller, explain that Congress voted as Trump wanted at record levels in 2017 and 2018, while representatives and senators who crossed party lines more than their peers paid at the ballot box. Laura Weiss, who profiled Larry Hogan for the magazine, discusses what is prompting the Maryland governor to consider challenging Trump in the 2020 GOP primaries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Feb 2019 17:26:40 -0000 Rants Aside, Trump Scores Big With Congress full CQ Roll Call The latest edition of CQ's study of congressional voting comes out in CQ Magazine on Feb. 25 and the authors, CQ reporters John Bennett and Jonathan Miller, explain that Congress voted as Trump wanted at record levels in 2017 and 2018, while... The latest edition of CQ's study of congressional voting comes out in CQ Magazine on Feb. 25 and the authors, CQ reporters John Bennett and Jonathan Miller, explain that Congress voted as Trump wanted at record levels in 2017 and 2018, while representatives and senators who crossed party lines more than their peers paid at the ballot box. Laura Weiss, who profiled Larry Hogan for the magazine, discusses what is prompting the Maryland governor to consider challenging Trump in the 2020 GOP primaries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The latest edition of CQ's study of congressional voting comes out in CQ Magazine on Feb. 25 and the authors, CQ reporters John Bennett and Jonathan Miller, explain that Congress voted as Trump wanted at record levels in 2017 and 2018, while representatives and senators who crossed party lines more than their peers paid at the ballot box. Laura Weiss, who profiled Larry Hogan for the magazine, discusses what is prompting the Maryland governor to consider challenging Trump in the 2020 GOP primaries.

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]]> 1472 no The Americans Paying More Taxes Tax season has begun and upper middle income taxpayers with incomes between $120,000 and $200,000 who live in states with high local taxes are the most likely to be among the five percent of taxpayers who paid more last year because of the 2017 law, says Kyle Pomerleau, director of the Center for Quantitative Analysis at the Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan think tank. Doug Sword, CQ's tax reporter, explains how congressional Democrats, and those running for president, are attacking the law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Feb 2019 20:11:16 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Tax season has begun and upper middle income taxpayers with incomes between $120,000 and $200,000 who live in states with high local taxes are the most likely to be among the five percent of taxpayers who paid more last year because of the 2017 law,... Tax season has begun and upper middle income taxpayers with incomes between $120,000 and $200,000 who live in states with high local taxes are the most likely to be among the five percent of taxpayers who paid more last year because of the 2017 law, says Kyle Pomerleau, director of the Center for Quantitative Analysis at the Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan think tank. Doug Sword, CQ's tax reporter, explains how congressional Democrats, and those running for president, are attacking the law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tax season has begun and upper middle income taxpayers with incomes between $120,000 and $200,000 who live in states with high local taxes are the most likely to be among the five percent of taxpayers who paid more last year because of the 2017 law, says Kyle Pomerleau, director of the Center for Quantitative Analysis at the Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan think tank. Doug Sword, CQ's tax reporter, explains how congressional Democrats, and those running for president, are attacking the law.

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]]> 1149 no MeToo Reconsidered: One Feminist on Equalizing Campus Sexual Assault Rules Patricia Hamill calls herself a feminist and a liberal Democrat, but as a defense attorney for students accused of sexual assault and harassment on college and university campuses she backs the Education Department's controversial proposal to require schools to change the way they handle these cases. The department is now considering the more-than-100,000 comments it received about its proposal, most of them opposed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Feb 2019 16:11:22 -0000 MeToo Reconsidered: One Feminist on Equalizing Campus Sexual Assault Rules full CQ Roll Call Patricia Hamill calls herself a feminist and a liberal Democrat, but as a defense attorney for students accused of sexual assault and harassment on college and university campuses she backs the Education Department's controversial proposal to require... Patricia Hamill calls herself a feminist and a liberal Democrat, but as a defense attorney for students accused of sexual assault and harassment on college and university campuses she backs the Education Department's controversial proposal to require schools to change the way they handle these cases. The department is now considering the more-than-100,000 comments it received about its proposal, most of them opposed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Patricia Hamill calls herself a feminist and a liberal Democrat, but as a defense attorney for students accused of sexual assault and harassment on college and university campuses she backs the Education Department's controversial proposal to require schools to change the way they handle these cases. The department is now considering the more-than-100,000 comments it received about its proposal, most of them opposed.

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]]> 1236 no Congress' Border Wall Funding Emergency Congressional negotiators are working to reach bipartisan agreement on a Homeland Security spending bill that can fend off another shutdown and thwart President Donald Trump's threat of declaring a national emergency, CQ appropriations reporter Kellie Mejdrich tells co-host Jennifer Shutt.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 04 Feb 2019 18:01:53 -0000 Congress' Border Wall Funding Emergency full CQ Roll Call Congressional negotiators are working to reach bipartisan agreement on a Homeland Security spending bill that can fend off another shutdown and thwart President Donald Trump's threat of declaring a national emergency, CQ appropriations reporter... Congressional negotiators are working to reach bipartisan agreement on a Homeland Security spending bill that can fend off another shutdown and thwart President Donald Trump's threat of declaring a national emergency, CQ appropriations reporter Kellie Mejdrich tells co-host Jennifer Shutt.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congressional negotiators are working to reach bipartisan agreement on a Homeland Security spending bill that can fend off another shutdown and thwart President Donald Trump's threat of declaring a national emergency, CQ appropriations reporter Kellie Mejdrich tells co-host Jennifer Shutt.  

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]]> 1083 no Why Republicans Bucked Trump on Afghanistan and Syria CQ senior defense writer John M. Donnelly and Michael Rubin, a former Middle East adviser in George W. Bush's administration who's now a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank, discuss the implications of President Donald Trump's moves to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan and Syria and the Republican-led backlash in Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Feb 2019 18:47:41 -0000 Why Republicans Bucked Trump on Afghanistan and Syria full CQ Roll Call CQ senior defense writer John M. Donnelly and Michael Rubin, a former Middle East adviser in George W. Bush's administration who's now a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank, discuss the implications of... CQ senior defense writer John M. Donnelly and Michael Rubin, a former Middle East adviser in George W. Bush's administration who's now a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank, discuss the implications of President Donald Trump's moves to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan and Syria and the Republican-led backlash in Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ senior defense writer John M. Donnelly and Michael Rubin, a former Middle East adviser in George W. Bush's administration who's now a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank, discuss the implications of President Donald Trump's moves to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan and Syria and the Republican-led backlash in Congress.

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]]> 1336 no Shutdown Ends but its Damage Will Last CQ Homeland Security Editor Patrick B. Pexton discusses the details of the deal between President Donald Trump and lawmakers to end the shutdown. Max Stier, president of the nonprofit Partnership for Public Service, says it has done lasting damage to the civil service and that Congress must never allow it to happen again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 25 Jan 2019 21:08:14 -0000 Shutdown Ends but its Damage Will Last full CQ Roll Call CQ Homeland Security Editor Patrick B. Pexton discusses the details of the deal between President Donald Trump and lawmakers to end the shutdown. Max Stier, president of the nonprofit Partnership for Public Service, says it has done lasting damage to... CQ Homeland Security Editor Patrick B. Pexton discusses the details of the deal between President Donald Trump and lawmakers to end the shutdown. Max Stier, president of the nonprofit Partnership for Public Service, says it has done lasting damage to the civil service and that Congress must never allow it to happen again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Homeland Security Editor Patrick B. Pexton discusses the details of the deal between President Donald Trump and lawmakers to end the shutdown. Max Stier, president of the nonprofit Partnership for Public Service, says it has done lasting damage to the civil service and that Congress must never allow it to happen again.

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]]> 1290 no Furloughed Government Contractors to Congress: 'Pay Us Too' Tens of thousands of government contractors are out of work and their employers are losing millions in revenue because of the partial government shutdown. Alan Chvotkin of the Professional Services Council,  a contractor trade association, says his group is lobbying Congress to pay contractors for their missed work, as it has already agreed to do for furloughed civil servants. And Roll Call Senior Senate Reporter Niels Lesniewski says that the impasse on Capitol Hill over government funding is showing no signs of resolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Jan 2019 20:52:18 -0000 Furloughed Government Contractors to Congress: 'Pay Us Too' full CQ Roll Call Tens of thousands of government contractors are out of work and their employers are losing millions in revenue because of the partial government shutdown. Alan Chvotkin of the Professional Services Council,  a contractor trade association,... Tens of thousands of government contractors are out of work and their employers are losing millions in revenue because of the partial government shutdown. Alan Chvotkin of the Professional Services Council,  a contractor trade association, says his group is lobbying Congress to pay contractors for their missed work, as it has already agreed to do for furloughed civil servants. And Roll Call Senior Senate Reporter Niels Lesniewski says that the impasse on Capitol Hill over government funding is showing no signs of resolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tens of thousands of government contractors are out of work and their employers are losing millions in revenue because of the partial government shutdown. Alan Chvotkin of the Professional Services Council,  a contractor trade association, says his group is lobbying Congress to pay contractors for their missed work, as it has already agreed to do for furloughed civil servants. And Roll Call Senior Senate Reporter Niels Lesniewski says that the impasse on Capitol Hill over government funding is showing no signs of resolution.

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]]> 1294 no EU to Move First on Crypto Rules. Will US Follow? European officials are expected to fire the first shot in the regulation of cryptocurrencies, with recommendations on what should be done to protect investors and preserve the integrity of financial markets.  Georgetown University Law Professor Chris Brummer, one of the world’s leading experts in global technology, finance and governance, explains the EU's moves and how they will affect the regulatory landscape in the United States. Brummer is partnering with CQ, Roll Call and FiscalNote on coverage of fintech, an emerging industry. FiscalNote, a technology and media company, is the parent of CQ and Roll Call.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Jan 2019 02:01:33 -0000 EU to move first on crypto rules. Will US follow? full CQ Roll Call European officials are expected to fire the first shot in the regulation of cryptocurrencies, with recommendations on what should be done to protect investors and preserve the integrity of financial markets.  Georgetown University Law Professor... European officials are expected to fire the first shot in the regulation of cryptocurrencies, with recommendations on what should be done to protect investors and preserve the integrity of financial markets.  Georgetown University Law Professor Chris Brummer, one of the world’s leading experts in global technology, finance and governance, explains the EU's moves and how they will affect the regulatory landscape in the United States. Brummer is partnering with CQ, Roll Call and FiscalNote on coverage of fintech, an emerging industry. FiscalNote, a technology and media company, is the parent of CQ and Roll Call.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices European officials are expected to fire the first shot in the regulation of cryptocurrencies, with recommendations on what should be done to protect investors and preserve the integrity of financial markets.  Georgetown University Law Professor Chris Brummer, one of the world’s leading experts in global technology, finance and governance, explains the EU's moves and how they will affect the regulatory landscape in the United States. Brummer is partnering with CQ, Roll Call and FiscalNote on coverage of fintech, an emerging industry. FiscalNote, a technology and media company, is the parent of CQ and Roll Call.  

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]]> 1289 no Pelosi Stresses Climate Action, But Activists Push for More House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls climate change "an existential threat" and has established a committee to look for solutions. CQ reporter Elvina Nawaguna explains what's likely to come from the Democratic House, while Brad Johnson, a board member with the group End Climate Silence, says that activists will look for increased regulation while also pushing for an end to the use of fossil fuels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Jan 2019 18:42:19 -0000 full CQ Roll Call House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls climate change "an existential threat" and has established a committee to look for solutions. CQ reporter Elvina Nawaguna explains what's likely to come from the Democratic House, while Brad Johnson, a board... House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls climate change "an existential threat" and has established a committee to look for solutions. CQ reporter Elvina Nawaguna explains what's likely to come from the Democratic House, while Brad Johnson, a board member with the group End Climate Silence, says that activists will look for increased regulation while also pushing for an end to the use of fossil fuels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls climate change "an existential threat" and has established a committee to look for solutions. CQ reporter Elvina Nawaguna explains what's likely to come from the Democratic House, while Brad Johnson, a board member with the group End Climate Silence, says that activists will look for increased regulation while also pushing for an end to the use of fossil fuels.

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]]> 1105 no Sen. Tester Targets Dark Money Democrats plan to make so-called "good government" laws to tighten campaign finance and lobbying rules a priority in the new Congress. Democrat Jon Tester, who is featured in a documentary about outside campaign money in his state of Montana, tells host Shawn Zeller and lobbying reporter Kate Ackley why he is leading his party's efforts in the Senate, even if he faces a skeptical GOP majority.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Dec 2018 13:30:00 -0000 Sen. Tester Targets Dark Money full CQ Roll Call Democrats plan to make so-called "good government" laws to tighten campaign finance and lobbying rules a priority in the new Congress. Democrat Jon Tester, who is featured in a documentary about outside campaign money in his state of Montana,... Democrats plan to make so-called "good government" laws to tighten campaign finance and lobbying rules a priority in the new Congress. Democrat Jon Tester, who is featured in a documentary about outside campaign money in his state of Montana, tells host Shawn Zeller and lobbying reporter Kate Ackley why he is leading his party's efforts in the Senate, even if he faces a skeptical GOP majority.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Democrats plan to make so-called "good government" laws to tighten campaign finance and lobbying rules a priority in the new Congress. Democrat Jon Tester, who is featured in a documentary about outside campaign money in his state of Montana, tells host Shawn Zeller and lobbying reporter Kate Ackley why he is leading his party's efforts in the Senate, even if he faces a skeptical GOP majority. 

 

 

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]]> 1227 no Congress on Cusp of Criminal Justice Changes In Year-End Surprise We take a deep dive into the criminal sentencing and prison programming overhaul Congress is expected to pass this year, which is shaping up to be a major bipartisan achievement. Credit goes to Republicans, like Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, sponsor of the bill, who says it's a matter of money and morals to try to help the incarcerated. And to activists, like Kevin Ring, a former federal prisoner, who explains why he is lobbying for a reduction in mandatory minimum sentences. CQ reporter Todd Ruger credits Jared Kushner with persuading his father-in-law, President Donald Trump, to put aside his reservations and agree to sign it.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 Dec 2018 19:56:45 -0000 full CQ Roll Call We take a deep dive into the criminal sentencing and prison programming overhaul Congress is expected to pass this year, which is shaping up to be a major bipartisan achievement. Credit goes to Republicans, like Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, sponsor of... We take a deep dive into the criminal sentencing and prison programming overhaul Congress is expected to pass this year, which is shaping up to be a major bipartisan achievement. Credit goes to Republicans, like Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, sponsor of the bill, who says it's a matter of money and morals to try to help the incarcerated. And to activists, like Kevin Ring, a former federal prisoner, who explains why he is lobbying for a reduction in mandatory minimum sentences. CQ reporter Todd Ruger credits Jared Kushner with persuading his father-in-law, President Donald Trump, to put aside his reservations and agree to sign it.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We take a deep dive into the criminal sentencing and prison programming overhaul Congress is expected to pass this year, which is shaping up to be a major bipartisan achievement. Credit goes to Republicans, like Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, sponsor of the bill, who says it's a matter of money and morals to try to help the incarcerated. And to activists, like Kevin Ring, a former federal prisoner, who explains why he is lobbying for a reduction in mandatory minimum sentences. CQ reporter Todd Ruger credits Jared Kushner with persuading his father-in-law, President Donald Trump, to put aside his reservations and agree to sign it.  

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]]> 1565 no Pelosi's Concessions Will Change the Way Laws Are Made In seeking to solidify her bid for House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi promised members of the Problem Solvers Caucus she'd guarantee floor time for bills with broad, bipartisan support. Problem Solvers Co-Chairman Josh Gottheimer, a New Jersey Democrat, says it will change the balance of power between House leadership and the rank and file.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 Dec 2018 18:17:08 -0000 full CQ Roll Call In seeking to solidify her bid for House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi promised members of the Problem Solvers Caucus she'd guarantee floor time for bills with broad, bipartisan support. Problem Solvers Co-Chairman Josh Gottheimer, a New Jersey Democrat, says... In seeking to solidify her bid for House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi promised members of the Problem Solvers Caucus she'd guarantee floor time for bills with broad, bipartisan support. Problem Solvers Co-Chairman Josh Gottheimer, a New Jersey Democrat, says it will change the balance of power between House leadership and the rank and file.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In seeking to solidify her bid for House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi promised members of the Problem Solvers Caucus she'd guarantee floor time for bills with broad, bipartisan support. Problem Solvers Co-Chairman Josh Gottheimer, a New Jersey Democrat, says it will change the balance of power between House leadership and the rank and file. 

 

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]]> 869 no Pelosi Wins First Round Against Dissidents Nancy Pelosi has won the House Democratic Caucus' nomination to return as speaker in January, proving herself a formidable opponent to those in the party who'd depose her. Molly Reynolds, a fellow at the Brookings Institution think tank, unpacks the incentives Pelosi is deploying to get to a majority, and secure the speakership, when the full House votes in January. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 Nov 2018 17:15:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Nancy Pelosi has won the House Democratic Caucus' nomination to return as speaker in January, proving herself a formidable opponent to those in the party who'd depose her. Molly Reynolds, a fellow at the Brookings Institution think tank, unpacks the... Nancy Pelosi has won the House Democratic Caucus' nomination to return as speaker in January, proving herself a formidable opponent to those in the party who'd depose her. Molly Reynolds, a fellow at the Brookings Institution think tank, unpacks the incentives Pelosi is deploying to get to a majority, and secure the speakership, when the full House votes in January. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Nancy Pelosi has won the House Democratic Caucus' nomination to return as speaker in January, proving herself a formidable opponent to those in the party who'd depose her. Molly Reynolds, a fellow at the Brookings Institution think tank, unpacks the incentives Pelosi is deploying to get to a majority, and secure the speakership, when the full House votes in January.

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]]> 1161 no Why Nancy Pelosi Won't Back Down The first woman to serve as Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, wants to return to the job now that Democrats control the chamber again. Dissenters in her caucus say they can block her ascent. Pelosi biographer Marc Sandalow says the renegades are in for a battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Nov 2018 14:26:10 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The first woman to serve as Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, wants to return to the job now that Democrats control the chamber again. Dissenters in her caucus say they can block her ascent. Pelosi biographer Marc Sandalow says the renegades are in... The first woman to serve as Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, wants to return to the job now that Democrats control the chamber again. Dissenters in her caucus say they can block her ascent. Pelosi biographer Marc Sandalow says the renegades are in for a battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The first woman to serve as Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, wants to return to the job now that Democrats control the chamber again. Dissenters in her caucus say they can block her ascent. Pelosi biographer Marc Sandalow says the renegades are in for a battle.

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]]> 1141 no Meet the Democrats Who Took the House The Democrats who won a House majority on Election Day are a diverse group with compelling life stories. Two CQ reporters, Mary Ellen McIntire and Greg Tourial, profile three of the most interesting members of the class of 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Nov 2018 19:37:42 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Democrats who won a House majority on Election Day are a diverse group with compelling life stories. Two CQ reporters, Mary Ellen McIntire and Greg Tourial, profile three of the most interesting members of the class of 2018. The Democrats who won a House majority on Election Day are a diverse group with compelling life stories. Two CQ reporters, Mary Ellen McIntire and Greg Tourial, profile three of the most interesting members of the class of 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Democrats who won a House majority on Election Day are a diverse group with compelling life stories. Two CQ reporters, Mary Ellen McIntire and Greg Tourial, profile three of the most interesting members of the class of 2018.

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]]> 1245 no Fox News' Shannon Bream on the Record Shannon Bream, host of Fox News @ Night, answers the tough questions about Fox's ideological approach to journalism amid growing public concern about heated political rhetoric. Her show is part of Fox News' prime-time lineup that in October reached more than 2.8 million cable viewers a day. In a 20-minute interview, Bream discusses a wide range of issues related to the politicization of the media on the left and right.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 Nov 2018 15:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Shannon Bream, host of Fox News @ Night, answers the tough questions about Fox's ideological approach to journalism amid growing public concern about heated political rhetoric. Her show is part of Fox News' prime-time lineup that in... Shannon Bream, host of Fox News @ Night, answers the tough questions about Fox's ideological approach to journalism amid growing public concern about heated political rhetoric. Her show is part of Fox News' prime-time lineup that in October reached more than 2.8 million cable viewers a day. In a 20-minute interview, Bream discusses a wide range of issues related to the politicization of the media on the left and right.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Shannon Bream, host of Fox News @ Night, answers the tough questions about Fox's ideological approach to journalism amid growing public concern about heated political rhetoric. Her show is part of Fox News' prime-time lineup that in October reached more than 2.8 million cable viewers a day. In a 20-minute interview, Bream discusses a wide range of issues related to the politicization of the media on the left and right. 

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]]> 1245 no What Will Happen if the Democrats Win CQ senior writer Kate Ackley says Democrats agree on a few policy bills, from a lobbying and campaign finance overhaul to an increase in the minimum wage, but will likely have internal disagreements about whether to pursue more far-reaching goals, like Medicare for all, or restrictions on gun ownership.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Oct 2018 17:57:18 -0000 full CQ Roll Call CQ senior writer Kate Ackley says Democrats agree on a few policy bills, from a lobbying and campaign finance overhaul to an increase in the minimum wage, but will likely have internal disagreements about whether to pursue more far-reaching goals,... CQ senior writer Kate Ackley says Democrats agree on a few policy bills, from a lobbying and campaign finance overhaul to an increase in the minimum wage, but will likely have internal disagreements about whether to pursue more far-reaching goals, like Medicare for all, or restrictions on gun ownership.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ senior writer Kate Ackley says Democrats agree on a few policy bills, from a lobbying and campaign finance overhaul to an increase in the minimum wage, but will likely have internal disagreements about whether to pursue more far-reaching goals, like Medicare for all, or restrictions on gun ownership.  

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]]> 1243 no Why Angry Senators Are Ready to Break Up With Saudi Arabia Senators are considering several options to punish Saudi Arabia over the suspected murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, says CQ foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald. She adds that lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have grown frustrated with Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. He was once seen as a reformer but his crackdown on dissent has tarred his image. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 Oct 2018 18:25:19 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Senators are considering several options to punish Saudi Arabia over the suspected murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, says CQ foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald. She adds that lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have grown frustrated... Senators are considering several options to punish Saudi Arabia over the suspected murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, says CQ foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald. She adds that lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have grown frustrated with Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. He was once seen as a reformer but his crackdown on dissent has tarred his image. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Senators are considering several options to punish Saudi Arabia over the suspected murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, says CQ foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald. She adds that lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have grown frustrated with Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. He was once seen as a reformer but his crackdown on dissent has tarred his image.

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]]> 1313 no Congressional Staffers Speak Out Shawn Zeller recaps the results of CQ's Capitol Insiders Survey, a poll of congressional staffers about the midterms and other topics, with expert analysis from two former aides to top congressional leaders, Lisa Camooso Miller, who was a spokeswoman for Speaker J. Dennis Hastert, and Brendan Daly, a onetime spokesman for Nancy Pelosi when she was Speaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 12 Oct 2018 18:15:10 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Shawn Zeller recaps the results of CQ's Capitol Insiders Survey, a poll of congressional staffers about the midterms and other topics, with expert analysis from two former aides to top congressional leaders, Lisa Camooso Miller, who was a spokeswoman... Shawn Zeller recaps the results of CQ's Capitol Insiders Survey, a poll of congressional staffers about the midterms and other topics, with expert analysis from two former aides to top congressional leaders, Lisa Camooso Miller, who was a spokeswoman for Speaker J. Dennis Hastert, and Brendan Daly, a onetime spokesman for Nancy Pelosi when she was Speaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Shawn Zeller recaps the results of CQ's Capitol Insiders Survey, a poll of congressional staffers about the midterms and other topics, with expert analysis from two former aides to top congressional leaders, Lisa Camooso Miller, who was a spokeswoman for Speaker J. Dennis Hastert, and Brendan Daly, a onetime spokesman for Nancy Pelosi when she was Speaker.

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]]> 1542 no Bipartisan Opioids Bill Explained CQ Health reporter Sandhya Raman explains what's in the sweeping opioids bill that Congress cleared on Oct. 3 – just in time for lawmakers to campaign on the issue before the November midterm elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Oct 2018 17:06:24 -0000 full CQ Roll Call CQ Health reporter Sandhya Raman explains what's in the sweeping opioids bill that Congress cleared on Oct. 3 – just in time for lawmakers to campaign on the issue before the November midterm elections. CQ Health reporter Sandhya Raman explains what's in the sweeping opioids bill that Congress cleared on Oct. 3 – just in time for lawmakers to campaign on the issue before the November midterm elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Health reporter Sandhya Raman explains what's in the sweeping opioids bill that Congress cleared on Oct. 3 – just in time for lawmakers to campaign on the issue before the November midterm elections.

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]]> 694 no An Anita Hill Skeptic Doubts Kavanaugh Legal analyst Stuart Taylor Jr., a well known critic of the fairness of rape investigations, to men, says Christine Blasey Ford was credible enough, and Brett Kavanaugh evasive enough, to give senators reason to vote against Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 Sep 2018 18:59:15 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Legal analyst Stuart Taylor Jr., a well known critic of the fairness of rape investigations, to men, says Christine Blasey Ford was credible enough, and Brett Kavanaugh evasive enough, to give senators reason to vote against Kavanaugh's nomination to... Legal analyst Stuart Taylor Jr., a well known critic of the fairness of rape investigations, to men, says Christine Blasey Ford was credible enough, and Brett Kavanaugh evasive enough, to give senators reason to vote against Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Legal analyst Stuart Taylor Jr., a well known critic of the fairness of rape investigations, to men, says Christine Blasey Ford was credible enough, and Brett Kavanaugh evasive enough, to give senators reason to vote against Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court.  

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]]> 1136 no How to Read Midterm Polls While Washington is obsessed with the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh, voters — Republicans and Democrats— are more concerned about the economy, says Democratic pollster Brad Bannon, who adds that the positive top-line numbers cloak Americans' continuing economic fears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Sep 2018 15:47:58 -0000 full CQ Roll Call While Washington is obsessed with the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh, voters — Republicans and Democrats— are more concerned about the economy, says Democratic pollster Brad Bannon, who adds that the positive top-line numbers cloak... While Washington is obsessed with the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh, voters — Republicans and Democrats— are more concerned about the economy, says Democratic pollster Brad Bannon, who adds that the positive top-line numbers cloak Americans' continuing economic fears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices While Washington is obsessed with the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh, voters — Republicans and Democrats— are more concerned about the economy, says Democratic pollster Brad Bannon, who adds that the positive top-line numbers cloak Americans' continuing economic fears.

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]]> 1046 no Trump's FDA Takes on Tobacco In an administration proud of its deregulatory approach, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has defied the trend. He's proposed to mandate lower nicotine levels in cigarettes and suggested a willingness to crack down on electronic cigarette products popular with kids. Matthew L. Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, and CQ health reporter Andrew Siddons assess the proposals and the likelihood Gottlieb will follow through.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 Sep 2018 19:29:32 -0000 full CQ Roll Call In an administration proud of its deregulatory approach, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has defied the trend. He's proposed to mandate lower nicotine levels in cigarettes and suggested a willingness to crack down on electronic cigarette products... In an administration proud of its deregulatory approach, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has defied the trend. He's proposed to mandate lower nicotine levels in cigarettes and suggested a willingness to crack down on electronic cigarette products popular with kids. Matthew L. Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, and CQ health reporter Andrew Siddons assess the proposals and the likelihood Gottlieb will follow through.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In an administration proud of its deregulatory approach, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has defied the trend. He's proposed to mandate lower nicotine levels in cigarettes and suggested a willingness to crack down on electronic cigarette products popular with kids. Matthew L. Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, and CQ health reporter Andrew Siddons assess the proposals and the likelihood Gottlieb will follow through.

 

 

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]]> 1370 no Anti-Trump Fervor Puts Senate in Play Democrats "definitely have a chance to win the Senate,'' election analyst Nathan Gonzales tells CQ on Congress. He maps out where Democrats can pick up Senate seats in the midterm elections as well as which races they are most likely to lose.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 Sep 2018 17:50:27 -0000 midterms, Trump, Democrats, Republicans, Senate, House full CQ Roll Call Democrats "definitely have a chance to win the Senate,'' election analyst Nathan Gonzales tells CQ on Congress. He maps out where Democrats can pick up Senate seats in the midterm elections as well as which races they are most likely to lose.  Democrats "definitely have a chance to win the Senate,'' election analyst Nathan Gonzales tells CQ on Congress. He maps out where Democrats can pick up Senate seats in the midterm elections as well as which races they are most likely to lose.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Democrats "definitely have a chance to win the Senate,'' election analyst Nathan Gonzales tells CQ on Congress. He maps out where Democrats can pick up Senate seats in the midterm elections as well as which races they are most likely to lose. 

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]]> 1056 no Congress Expands Oversight of Social Media Twitter, Facebook and possibly Google executives are preparing to testify before Senate and House committees next week over concerns that foreign governments could use their platforms to interfere in the upcoming midterm elections. CQ cybersecurity reporter Gopal Ratnam gives us a primer on what to expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 31 Aug 2018 15:53:56 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Twitter, Facebook and possibly Google executives are preparing to testify before Senate and House committees next week over concerns that foreign governments could use their platforms to interfere in the upcoming midterm elections. CQ cybersecurity... Twitter, Facebook and possibly Google executives are preparing to testify before Senate and House committees next week over concerns that foreign governments could use their platforms to interfere in the upcoming midterm elections. CQ cybersecurity reporter Gopal Ratnam gives us a primer on what to expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Twitter, Facebook and possibly Google executives are preparing to testify before Senate and House committees next week over concerns that foreign governments could use their platforms to interfere in the upcoming midterm elections. CQ cybersecurity reporter Gopal Ratnam gives us a primer on what to expect.

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]]> 1010 no Battle Lines for the Supreme Court Democrats are pushing for a delay in upcoming confirmation hearings for Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, arguing that Kavanaugh could ultimately sit in judgment of the president if Trump's legal problems reach the court. CQ legal affairs writer Todd Ruger says Republicans are likely to ignore their calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Aug 2018 19:01:37 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Democrats are pushing for a delay in upcoming confirmation hearings for Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, arguing that Kavanaugh could ultimately sit in judgment of the president if Trump's legal problems reach the court. CQ legal... Democrats are pushing for a delay in upcoming confirmation hearings for Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, arguing that Kavanaugh could ultimately sit in judgment of the president if Trump's legal problems reach the court. CQ legal affairs writer Todd Ruger says Republicans are likely to ignore their calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Democrats are pushing for a delay in upcoming confirmation hearings for Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, arguing that Kavanaugh could ultimately sit in judgment of the president if Trump's legal problems reach the court. CQ legal affairs writer Todd Ruger says Republicans are likely to ignore their calls.

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]]> 1035 no Do Debt and Deficits Matter? It Depends on Who's Minding U.S. Fiscal Policy The Congressional Budget Office recently revised its earlier, already dire warning that the national debt will be 150% larger than the entire U.S. economy within 30 years — proposed GOP budget and tax legislation could make a bad situation much worse. CQ News editors Patrick B. Pexton and Pete Cohn discuss the political landscape of debt and deficits heading into what could be a fateful midterm election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Aug 2018 21:01:29 -0000 full CQ Roll Call CQ on Congress, Episode 116 The Congressional Budget Office recently revised its earlier, already dire warning that the national debt will be 150% larger than the entire U.S. economy within 30 years — proposed GOP budget and tax legislation could make a bad situation much worse. CQ News editors Patrick B. Pexton and Pete Cohn discuss the political landscape of debt and deficits heading into what could be a fateful midterm election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Congressional Budget Office recently revised its earlier, already dire warning that the national debt will be 150% larger than the entire U.S. economy within 30 years — proposed GOP budget and tax legislation could make a bad situation much worse. CQ News editors Patrick B. Pexton and Pete Cohn discuss the political landscape of debt and deficits heading into what could be a fateful midterm election.

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]]> 1105 no Space Farce? The Challenges of Creating a New Military Department in Just 2 Years CQ editor Patrick B. Pexton talks with writer Andrew Clevinger about all the steps needed to create the Space Force. The biggest challenge? A two-year NDAA, waiting on the president's desk to sign when he returns from his golf vacation, has no extra funds for such an ambitious enterprise that critics say isn't even necessary to protect the United States from space-based threats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Aug 2018 18:26:58 -0000 full CQ Roll Call CQ on Congress CQ editor Patrick B. Pexton talks with writer Andrew Clevinger about all the steps needed to create the Space Force. The biggest challenge? A two-year NDAA, waiting on the president's desk to sign when he returns from his golf vacation, has no extra funds for such an ambitious enterprise that critics say isn't even necessary to protect the United States from space-based threats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ editor Patrick B. Pexton talks with writer Andrew Clevinger about
all the steps needed to create the Space Force. The biggest challenge?
A two-year NDAA, waiting on the president's desk to sign when he
returns from his golf vacation, has no extra funds for such an
ambitious enterprise that critics say isn't even necessary to protect
the United States from space-based threats.

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]]> 941 no Isn't That Special... Special Election Season Wraps There have been 11 special elections for the U.S. Congress in the last two years, and they all have one thing in common: Democrats have performed better than the partisan breakdown would suggest. Political Theater host Jason Dick breaks it all down with senior political writer Simone Pathé and elections analyst Nathan L. Gonzales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Aug 2018 20:13:56 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Political Theater, Episode 31 There have been 11 special elections for the U.S. Congress in the last two years, and they all have one thing in common: Democrats have performed better than the partisan breakdown would suggest. Political Theater host Jason Dick breaks it all down with senior political writer Simone Pathé and elections analyst Nathan L. Gonzales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There have been 11 special elections for the U.S. Congress in the last two years, and they all have one thing in common: Democrats have performed better than the partisan breakdown would suggest. Political Theater host Jason Dick breaks it all down with senior political writer Simone Pathé and elections analyst Nathan L. Gonzales.

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]]> 1114 no A GOP Congress Tries to Limit Its Republican President on Foreign Policy Lawmakers seem to be finally feeling their checks-and-balances oats, as members of both the House and Senate, from both parties, begin passing some legislation that could curb the foreign policy impulses of this impulsive president.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Aug 2018 20:17:53 -0000 full CQ Roll Call CQ On Congress Lawmakers seem to be finally feeling their checks-and-balances oats, as members of both the House and Senate, from both parties, begin passing some legislation that could curb the foreign policy impulses of this impulsive president.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lawmakers seem to be finally feeling their checks-and-balances oats, as members of both the House and Senate, from both parties, begin passing some legislation that could curb the foreign policy impulses of this impulsive president.  

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]]> 952 no House Lawmakers Leave Town With Much to Do Before Midterms The House is officially on recess and Roll Call leadership reporter Lindsey McPherson unpacks all the legislation lawmakers will need to tackle when they return in September and before the midterm elections campaigning heats up. She also provides a rundown of lawmakers jockeying to replace Paul Ryan as Speaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 27 Jul 2018 18:48:52 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The House is officially on recess and Roll Call leadership reporter Lindsey McPherson unpacks all the legislation lawmakers will need to tackle when they return in September and before the midterm elections campaigning heats up. She also provides a... The House is officially on recess and Roll Call leadership reporter Lindsey McPherson unpacks all the legislation lawmakers will need to tackle when they return in September and before the midterm elections campaigning heats up. She also provides a rundown of lawmakers jockeying to replace Paul Ryan as Speaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House is officially on recess and Roll Call leadership reporter Lindsey McPherson unpacks all the legislation lawmakers will need to tackle when they return in September and before the midterm elections campaigning heats up. She also provides a rundown of lawmakers jockeying to replace Paul Ryan as Speaker.

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]]> 994 no The Capitol Shooting That Changed Everything July 24, 1998 changed everything on Capitol Hill. The shooting and ensuing deaths of two Capitol police officers left a scar on the close-knit community and began a ramping up of hardened security around the legislative branch that continues today. Roll Call Senior Editor David Hawkings covered the event, and Roll Call multimedia reporter Thomas McKinless produced a documentary about the episode with fresh eyes. They discuss what they remembered, and what they learned on the latest Political Theater Podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Jul 2018 17:26:40 -0000 full CQ Roll Call July 24, 1998 changed everything on Capitol Hill. The shooting and ensuing deaths of two Capitol police officers left a scar on the close-knit community and began a ramping up of hardened security around the legislative branch that continues today.... July 24, 1998 changed everything on Capitol Hill. The shooting and ensuing deaths of two Capitol police officers left a scar on the close-knit community and began a ramping up of hardened security around the legislative branch that continues today. Roll Call Senior Editor David Hawkings covered the event, and Roll Call multimedia reporter Thomas McKinless produced a documentary about the episode with fresh eyes. They discuss what they remembered, and what they learned on the latest Political Theater Podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices July 24, 1998 changed everything on Capitol Hill. The shooting and ensuing deaths of two Capitol police officers left a scar on the close-knit community and began a ramping up of hardened security around the legislative branch that continues today. Roll Call Senior Editor David Hawkings covered the event, and Roll Call multimedia reporter Thomas McKinless produced a documentary about the episode with fresh eyes. They discuss what they remembered, and what they learned on the latest Political Theater Podcast. 

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]]> 987 no Why Congress Has a Russia Problem Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have denounced President Donald Trump's accommodation of Russia's Vladimir Putin, but as CQ foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald explains, Congress is still wrangling with how to stop Russia from tampering in another U.S. election. And Cesar Vargas of the Dream Action Coalition makes the case for abolishing ICE, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Jul 2018 17:51:16 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have denounced President Donald Trump's accommodation of Russia's Vladimir Putin, but as CQ foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald explains, Congress is still wrangling with how to stop Russia from tampering in... Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have denounced President Donald Trump's accommodation of Russia's Vladimir Putin, but as CQ foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald explains, Congress is still wrangling with how to stop Russia from tampering in another U.S. election. And Cesar Vargas of the Dream Action Coalition makes the case for abolishing ICE, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have denounced President Donald Trump's accommodation of Russia's Vladimir Putin, but as CQ foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald explains, Congress is still wrangling with how to stop Russia from tampering in another U.S. election. And Cesar Vargas of the Dream Action Coalition makes the case for abolishing ICE, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.

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]]> 1094 no Two Senators on How They Got a Bipartisan Farm Bill  "I'm all for principles, but I'm not an ideologue," says Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts of Kansas in explaining why he wrote a farm bill that doesn't add new work requirements to the food stamps program. He and the Agriculture panel's ranking Democrat, Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, explain their bipartisan approach as they prepare for a fight with the House conservatives pushing the food stamp changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Jul 2018 17:39:13 -0000 full CQ Roll Call  "I'm all for principles, but I'm not an ideologue," says Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts of Kansas in explaining why he wrote a farm bill that doesn't add new work requirements to the food stamps program. He and the Agriculture...  "I'm all for principles, but I'm not an ideologue," says Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts of Kansas in explaining why he wrote a farm bill that doesn't add new work requirements to the food stamps program. He and the Agriculture panel's ranking Democrat, Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, explain their bipartisan approach as they prepare for a fight with the House conservatives pushing the food stamp changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  "I'm all for principles, but I'm not an ideologue," says Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts of Kansas in explaining why he wrote a farm bill that doesn't add new work requirements to the food stamps program. He and the Agriculture panel's ranking Democrat, Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, explain their bipartisan approach as they prepare for a fight with the House conservatives pushing the food stamp changes.

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]]> 1550 no Over the Moon for the Mission to Mars NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is in charge of realizing President Trump's plan to put an astronaut on Mars by 2033. He says it's doable, albeit visionary. He talks to CQ's Shawn Zeller about why the mission is important, how it can lead to technological advances and why private investments are necessary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Jul 2018 11:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is in charge of realizing President Trump's plan to put an astronaut on Mars by 2033. He says it's doable, albeit visionary. He talks to CQ's Shawn Zeller about why the mission is important, how it can... NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is in charge of realizing President Trump's plan to put an astronaut on Mars by 2033. He says it's doable, albeit visionary. He talks to CQ's Shawn Zeller about why the mission is important, how it can lead to technological advances and why private investments are necessary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is in charge of realizing President Trump's plan to put an astronaut on Mars by 2033. He says it's doable, albeit visionary. He talks to CQ's Shawn Zeller about why the mission is important, how it can lead to technological advances and why private investments are necessary.

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]]> 1296 no On Civility, the Resistance Splits Two political strategists, Democrat Ryan Clancy and Republican Rory Cooper, question whether progressives' anger will help Democrats at the polls, while also predicting it bodes ill for lawmaking in Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 Jun 2018 19:09:56 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Two political strategists, Democrat Ryan Clancy and Republican Rory Cooper, question whether progressives' anger will help Democrats at the polls, while also predicting it bodes ill for lawmaking in Congress. Two political strategists, Democrat Ryan Clancy and Republican Rory Cooper, question whether progressives' anger will help Democrats at the polls, while also predicting it bodes ill for lawmaking in Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Two political strategists, Democrat Ryan Clancy and Republican Rory Cooper, question whether progressives' anger will help Democrats at the polls, while also predicting it bodes ill for lawmaking in Congress.

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]]> 1172 no An Immigration Hardliner's Reasoning Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform, says tough border policies are crucial to helping low-skilled workers in America. And CQ immigration reporter Dean DeChiaro breaks down the immigration enforcement bill that failed in the House on June 21, and Speaker Paul Ryan's compromise measure, still pending in the House, which would give so-called Dreamers a path to citizenship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Jun 2018 20:07:18 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform, says tough border policies are crucial to helping low-skilled workers in America. And CQ immigration reporter Dean DeChiaro breaks down the immigration enforcement bill that... Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform, says tough border policies are crucial to helping low-skilled workers in America. And CQ immigration reporter Dean DeChiaro breaks down the immigration enforcement bill that failed in the House on June 21, and Speaker Paul Ryan's compromise measure, still pending in the House, which would give so-called Dreamers a path to citizenship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform, says tough border policies are crucial to helping low-skilled workers in America. And CQ immigration reporter Dean DeChiaro breaks down the immigration enforcement bill that failed in the House on June 21, and Speaker Paul Ryan's compromise measure, still pending in the House, which would give so-called Dreamers a path to citizenship.

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]]> 1258 no Some Red States Coming Around to Obamacare Voters in some GOP-leaning states will get a chance to adopt the 2010 health care law's Medicaid expansion by ballot initiative this November while others may elect governors who support it, says CQ health care reporter Misty Williams. It's an indication that even some conservative states are coming to accept the Affordable Care Act as the law of the land. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Jun 2018 15:09:04 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Voters in some GOP-leaning states will get a chance to adopt the 2010 health care law's Medicaid expansion by ballot initiative this November while others may elect governors who support it, says CQ health care reporter Misty Williams. It's an... Voters in some GOP-leaning states will get a chance to adopt the 2010 health care law's Medicaid expansion by ballot initiative this November while others may elect governors who support it, says CQ health care reporter Misty Williams. It's an indication that even some conservative states are coming to accept the Affordable Care Act as the law of the land. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Voters in some GOP-leaning states will get a chance to adopt the 2010 health care law's Medicaid expansion by ballot initiative this November while others may elect governors who support it, says CQ health care reporter Misty Williams. It's an indication that even some conservative states are coming to accept the Affordable Care Act as the law of the land.

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]]> 891 no Cake Case Leaves Gay Rights Questions Unanswered CQ Supreme Court Reporter Todd Ruger and University of Colorado Law Professor Craig Konnoth say that the Supreme Court victory of a Colorado baker, who refused to bake a cake for a gay couple, could be short-lived, given the court's narrow decision in his favor.   "Indeed, if the couple...go back to that same baker tomorrow and suffered discrimination...they could file another suit and that might lead to a completely different outcome,'' says Konnoth.   The court's view of gay rights still hinges on Justice Anthony Kennedy and could shift rightward if President Donald Trump gets a chance to replace him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Jun 2018 17:45:05 -0000 full CQ Roll Call CQ Supreme Court Reporter Todd Ruger and University of Colorado Law Professor Craig Konnoth say that the Supreme Court victory of a Colorado baker, who refused to bake a cake for a gay couple, could be short-lived, given the court's narrow decision in... CQ Supreme Court Reporter Todd Ruger and University of Colorado Law Professor Craig Konnoth say that the Supreme Court victory of a Colorado baker, who refused to bake a cake for a gay couple, could be short-lived, given the court's narrow decision in his favor.   "Indeed, if the couple...go back to that same baker tomorrow and suffered discrimination...they could file another suit and that might lead to a completely different outcome,'' says Konnoth.   The court's view of gay rights still hinges on Justice Anthony Kennedy and could shift rightward if President Donald Trump gets a chance to replace him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Supreme Court Reporter Todd Ruger and University of Colorado Law Professor Craig Konnoth say that the Supreme Court victory of a Colorado baker, who refused to bake a cake for a gay couple, could be short-lived, given the court's narrow decision in his favor.   "Indeed, if the couple...go back to that same baker tomorrow and suffered discrimination...they could file another suit and that might lead to a completely different outcome,'' says Konnoth.   The court's view of gay rights still hinges on Justice Anthony Kennedy and could shift rightward if President Donald Trump gets a chance to replace him.

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]]> 969 no Putting Trump's Immigration Crackdown in Context President Donald Trump's move to criminally prosecute migrants crossing the border illegally, and to separate them from their children, aims to end the longstanding practice of releasing immigrants into the country, pending deportation, says CQ immigration reporter Dean DeChiaro. Trump's also boosting enforcement inside the country, but sanctuary city policies are impeding his efforts, explains Ariel Ruiz Soto of the Migration Policy Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Jun 2018 21:19:56 -0000 full CQ Roll Call President Donald Trump's move to criminally prosecute migrants crossing the border illegally, and to separate them from their children, aims to end the longstanding practice of releasing immigrants into the country, pending deportation, says CQ... President Donald Trump's move to criminally prosecute migrants crossing the border illegally, and to separate them from their children, aims to end the longstanding practice of releasing immigrants into the country, pending deportation, says CQ immigration reporter Dean DeChiaro. Trump's also boosting enforcement inside the country, but sanctuary city policies are impeding his efforts, explains Ariel Ruiz Soto of the Migration Policy Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Donald Trump's move to criminally prosecute migrants crossing the border illegally, and to separate them from their children, aims to end the longstanding practice of releasing immigrants into the country, pending deportation, says CQ immigration reporter Dean DeChiaro. Trump's also boosting enforcement inside the country, but sanctuary city policies are impeding his efforts, explains Ariel Ruiz Soto of the Migration Policy Institute.

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]]> 1376 no Why the Made-for-TV Summit With North Korea Flopped President Donald Trump's decision to cancel his planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un marks a failure of communications and messaging by both sides says Jenny Town, managing editor of the think tank 38 North, a website that tracks developments in North Korea for the Stimson Center, a Washington think tank. Town explains what needs to be done for the two sides to negotiate in good faith while CQ cybersecurity editor Patrick Pexton explains how it's playing on Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 25 May 2018 13:48:41 -0000 full CQ Roll Call President Donald Trump's decision to cancel his planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un marks a failure of communications and messaging by both sides says Jenny Town, managing editor of the think tank 38 North, a website that... President Donald Trump's decision to cancel his planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un marks a failure of communications and messaging by both sides says Jenny Town, managing editor of the think tank 38 North, a website that tracks developments in North Korea for the Stimson Center, a Washington think tank. Town explains what needs to be done for the two sides to negotiate in good faith while CQ cybersecurity editor Patrick Pexton explains how it's playing on Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Donald Trump's decision to cancel his planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un marks a failure of communications and messaging by both sides says Jenny Town, managing editor of the think tank 38 North, a website that tracks developments in North Korea for the Stimson Center, a Washington think tank. Town explains what needs to be done for the two sides to negotiate in good faith while CQ cybersecurity editor Patrick Pexton explains how it's playing on Capitol Hill.

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]]> 954 no Trump Misses NAFTA Deadline President Donald Trump's trade agenda is in disarray after his negotiators failed to reach a deal to revise the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico by May 17, when congressional Republicans said they would need it in order to ratify it by year's end. CQ trade reporter Ellyn Ferguson explains what is holding Trump's team up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 May 2018 21:34:43 -0000 NAFTA, Trade, Trump, Tariffs, Automobiles, Mexico, Canada full CQ Roll Call President Donald Trump's trade agenda is in disarray after his negotiators failed to reach a deal to revise the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico by May 17, when congressional Republicans said they would need it in order to... President Donald Trump's trade agenda is in disarray after his negotiators failed to reach a deal to revise the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico by May 17, when congressional Republicans said they would need it in order to ratify it by year's end. CQ trade reporter Ellyn Ferguson explains what is holding Trump's team up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Donald Trump's trade agenda is in disarray after his negotiators failed to reach a deal to revise the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico by May 17, when congressional Republicans said they would need it in order to ratify it by year's end. CQ trade reporter Ellyn Ferguson explains what is holding Trump's team up.

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]]> 1054 no Conservatives Fight Trump on Trade When Congress Won't As tensions mount over several Trump administration trade initiatives, CQ's Shawn Zeller talks with Bryan Riley of the National Taxpayers Union, which is part of a coalition of conservative groups that oppose President Donald Trump's policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 May 2018 19:18:58 -0000 full CQ Roll Call As tensions mount over several Trump administration trade initiatives, CQ's Shawn Zeller talks with Bryan Riley of the National Taxpayers Union, which is part of a coalition of conservative groups that oppose President Donald Trump's policies. As tensions mount over several Trump administration trade initiatives, CQ's Shawn Zeller talks with Bryan Riley of the National Taxpayers Union, which is part of a coalition of conservative groups that oppose President Donald Trump's policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As tensions mount over several Trump administration trade initiatives, CQ's Shawn Zeller talks with Bryan Riley of the National Taxpayers Union, which is part of a coalition of conservative groups that oppose President Donald Trump's policies.

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]]> 1305 no Opioid Legislation on Deck Legislation aimed at helping communities deal with the opioid addiction crisis is moving through the Senate and House, despite Democrats' disgruntlement about the process. CQ health reporter Sandhya Raman provides details on the proposed legislation and the timetable on when it might become law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 May 2018 17:52:43 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Legislation aimed at helping communities deal with the opioid addiction crisis is moving through the Senate and House, despite Democrats' disgruntlement about the process. CQ health reporter Sandhya Raman provides details on the proposed legislation... Legislation aimed at helping communities deal with the opioid addiction crisis is moving through the Senate and House, despite Democrats' disgruntlement about the process. CQ health reporter Sandhya Raman provides details on the proposed legislation and the timetable on when it might become law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Legislation aimed at helping communities deal with the opioid addiction crisis is moving through the Senate and House, despite Democrats' disgruntlement about the process. CQ health reporter Sandhya Raman provides details on the proposed legislation and the timetable on when it might become law.

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]]> 795 no Trump's Iran Deadline Is Nearly Here President Trump has set a May 12 deadline for deciding whether to pull out of the 2015 deal with Iran to rollback its nuclear program. He has harshly criticized it, but is under pressure from foreign allies and even some in his administration to keep it, says CQ foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 27 Apr 2018 18:49:12 -0000 full CQ Roll Call President Trump has set a May 12 deadline for deciding whether to pull out of the 2015 deal with Iran to rollback its nuclear program. He has harshly criticized it, but is under pressure from foreign allies and even some in his administration to keep... President Trump has set a May 12 deadline for deciding whether to pull out of the 2015 deal with Iran to rollback its nuclear program. He has harshly criticized it, but is under pressure from foreign allies and even some in his administration to keep it, says CQ foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Trump has set a May 12 deadline for deciding whether to pull out of the 2015 deal with Iran to rollback its nuclear program. He has harshly criticized it, but is under pressure from foreign allies and even some in his administration to keep it, says CQ foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald.

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]]> 856 no New Climate Change Threats Alarm Scientists A CQ Magazine special report this week examines alarming new consequences of climate change, such as beetles killing trees, coral reef die-offs and food losing nutritional value. Brenda Ekwurzel of the Union of Concerned Scientists and CQ reporter Elvina Nawaguna explain the threats.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Apr 2018 17:18:52 -0000 full CQ Roll Call A CQ Magazine special report this week examines alarming new consequences of climate change, such as beetles killing trees, coral reef die-offs and food losing nutritional value. Brenda Ekwurzel of the Union of Concerned Scientists and CQ... A CQ Magazine special report this week examines alarming new consequences of climate change, such as beetles killing trees, coral reef die-offs and food losing nutritional value. Brenda Ekwurzel of the Union of Concerned Scientists and CQ reporter Elvina Nawaguna explain the threats.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A CQ Magazine special report this week examines alarming new consequences of climate change, such as beetles killing trees, coral reef die-offs and food losing nutritional value. Brenda Ekwurzel of the Union of Concerned Scientists and CQ reporter Elvina Nawaguna explain the threats.  

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]]> 1119 no Pentagon Reluctant to Enter Syrian War Defense Secretary James Mattis fears wider U.S. involvement in Syria could "spiral out of control," even as President Donald Trump is threatening a strike. And with the Iran nuclear deal still up in the air, U.S. diplomacy is crippled by the vacancy at the top of the State Department. CQ foreign policy editor Megan Scully and defense reporter John M. Donnelly explain.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Apr 2018 18:45:04 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Defense Secretary James Mattis fears wider U.S. involvement in Syria could "spiral out of control," even as President Donald Trump is threatening a strike. And with the Iran nuclear deal still up in the air, U.S. diplomacy is crippled by the vacancy... Defense Secretary James Mattis fears wider U.S. involvement in Syria could "spiral out of control," even as President Donald Trump is threatening a strike. And with the Iran nuclear deal still up in the air, U.S. diplomacy is crippled by the vacancy at the top of the State Department. CQ foreign policy editor Megan Scully and defense reporter John M. Donnelly explain.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Defense Secretary James Mattis fears wider U.S. involvement in Syria could "spiral out of control," even as President Donald Trump is threatening a strike. And with the Iran nuclear deal still up in the air, U.S. diplomacy is crippled by the vacancy at the top of the State Department. CQ foreign policy editor Megan Scully and defense reporter John M. Donnelly explain. 

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]]> 1032 no How Congress Could Force Facebook to Strengthen Data Privacy Three congressional committees are set to grill Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on its neglect of its customers' data privacy. CQ cybersecurity reporter Gopal Ratnam previews the questioning, while Allie Bohm of the consumer advocacy group Public Knowledge lays out the steps lawmakers could take to beef up consumer protections.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Apr 2018 16:58:18 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Three congressional committees are set to grill Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on its neglect of its customers' data privacy. CQ cybersecurity reporter Gopal Ratnam previews the questioning, while Allie Bohm of the consumer advocacy group Public... Three congressional committees are set to grill Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on its neglect of its customers' data privacy. CQ cybersecurity reporter Gopal Ratnam previews the questioning, while Allie Bohm of the consumer advocacy group Public Knowledge lays out the steps lawmakers could take to beef up consumer protections.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Three congressional committees are set to grill Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on its neglect of its customers' data privacy. CQ cybersecurity reporter Gopal Ratnam previews the questioning, while Allie Bohm of the consumer advocacy group Public Knowledge lays out the steps lawmakers could take to beef up consumer protections.

 

 

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]]> 1375 no Trump Now Managing His Own Show With a shakeup in administration staffing, President Donald Trump has purged aides who tried to manage him, replacing them with aides whose hardline instincts he may have to manage, says Roll Call's White House reporter John T. Bennett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Mar 2018 19:28:10 -0000 full CQ Roll Call With a shakeup in administration staffing, President Donald Trump has purged aides who tried to manage him, replacing them with aides whose hardline instincts he may have to manage, says Roll Call's White House reporter John T. Bennett. With a shakeup in administration staffing, President Donald Trump has purged aides who tried to manage him, replacing them with aides whose hardline instincts he may have to manage, says Roll Call's White House reporter John T. Bennett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With a shakeup in administration staffing, President Donald Trump has purged aides who tried to manage him, replacing them with aides whose hardline instincts he may have to manage, says Roll Call's White House reporter John T. Bennett.

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]]> 1180 no Banking Deregulation in the Air CQ banking reporter Doug Sword explains the state of play as Republicans (and some Democrats) try to relax banking regulations enacted during the Obama administration to safeguard against a repeat of the 2008 financial meltdown.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Mar 2018 18:38:52 -0000 full CQ Roll Call CQ banking reporter Doug Sword explains the state of play as Republicans (and some Democrats) try to relax banking regulations enacted during the Obama administration to safeguard against a repeat of the 2008 financial meltdown.   CQ banking reporter Doug Sword explains the state of play as Republicans (and some Democrats) try to relax banking regulations enacted during the Obama administration to safeguard against a repeat of the 2008 financial meltdown.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ banking reporter Doug Sword explains the state of play as Republicans (and some Democrats) try to relax banking regulations enacted during the Obama administration to safeguard against a repeat of the 2008 financial meltdown.  

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]]> 876 no The Risks to Trump's Unconventional Approach to Tariffs, North Korea CQ trade reporter Ellyn Ferguson and defense reporter John M. Donnelly spell out the risks posed by President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and his agreement to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Mar 2018 19:49:18 -0000 full CQ Roll Call CQ trade reporter Ellyn Ferguson and defense reporter John M. Donnelly spell out the risks posed by President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and his agreement to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. CQ trade reporter Ellyn Ferguson and defense reporter John M. Donnelly spell out the risks posed by President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and his agreement to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ trade reporter Ellyn Ferguson and defense reporter John M. Donnelly spell out the risks posed by President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and his agreement to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

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]]> 1231 no Russia Meddles, Trump Fiddles, Midterms in Peril Adm. Michael Rogers, the head of U.S. Cyber Command, told the Senate Armed Services Committee this week that the Defense Department believes Russia will target state election systems, which tally the votes, during the 2018 election. But CQ cybersecurity reporter Gopal Ratnam says that neither Congress, nor the Trump administration, has done anything to help states shore up their defenses.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 Mar 2018 16:47:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Adm. Michael Rogers, the head of U.S. Cyber Command, told the Senate Armed Services Committee this week that the Defense Department believes Russia will target state election systems, which tally the votes, during the 2018 election. But CQ... Adm. Michael Rogers, the head of U.S. Cyber Command, told the Senate Armed Services Committee this week that the Defense Department believes Russia will target state election systems, which tally the votes, during the 2018 election. But CQ cybersecurity reporter Gopal Ratnam says that neither Congress, nor the Trump administration, has done anything to help states shore up their defenses.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Adm. Michael Rogers, the head of U.S. Cyber Command, told the Senate Armed Services Committee this week that the Defense Department believes Russia will target state election systems, which tally the votes, during the 2018 election. But CQ cybersecurity reporter Gopal Ratnam says that neither Congress, nor the Trump administration, has done anything to help states shore up their defenses.  

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]]> 1039 no A Twist in the Gun Control Debate Avery Gardiner, co-president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, wants Congress to toughen background checks, but not if it also means shielding more gun sellers from liability lawsuits.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Feb 2018 19:43:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Avery Gardiner, co-president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, wants Congress to toughen background checks, but not if it also means shielding more gun sellers from liability lawsuits.   Avery Gardiner, co-president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, wants Congress to toughen background checks, but not if it also means shielding more gun sellers from liability lawsuits.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Avery Gardiner, co-president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, wants Congress to toughen background checks, but not if it also means shielding more gun sellers from liability lawsuits.  

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]]> 1161 no Pentagon Aims at Russia, China With Big Budget Boost Congress' budget deal gives the Pentagon the money it says it needs to deter the world's other great powers. CQ defense reporter Andrew Clevenger and Mandy Smithberger of the Project on Government Oversight discuss lawmakers' reasoning in approving the funds.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Feb 2018 19:10:12 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Congress' budget deal gives the Pentagon the money it says it needs to deter the world's other great powers. CQ defense reporter Andrew Clevenger and Mandy Smithberger of the Project on Government Oversight discuss lawmakers' reasoning in approving... Congress' budget deal gives the Pentagon the money it says it needs to deter the world's other great powers. CQ defense reporter Andrew Clevenger and Mandy Smithberger of the Project on Government Oversight discuss lawmakers' reasoning in approving the funds.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress' budget deal gives the Pentagon the money it says it needs to deter the world's other great powers. CQ defense reporter Andrew Clevenger and Mandy Smithberger of the Project on Government Oversight discuss lawmakers' reasoning in approving the funds.  

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]]> 944 no The GOP's Fiscally Toxic Combo Bob Bixby, executive director of The Concord Coalition, a nonpartisan group that encourages fiscal responsibility in Washington, explains how Congress' adoption of the deficit-busting budget deal could affect the overall economy and why cutting entitlements may pose a problem for the GOP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Feb 2018 21:30:24 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Bob Bixby, executive director of The Concord Coalition, a nonpartisan group that encourages fiscal responsibility in Washington, explains how Congress' adoption of the deficit-busting budget deal could affect the overall economy and why cutting... Bob Bixby, executive director of The Concord Coalition, a nonpartisan group that encourages fiscal responsibility in Washington, explains how Congress' adoption of the deficit-busting budget deal could affect the overall economy and why cutting entitlements may pose a problem for the GOP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Bob Bixby, executive director of The Concord Coalition, a nonpartisan group that encourages fiscal responsibility in Washington, explains how Congress' adoption of the deficit-busting budget deal could affect the overall economy and why cutting entitlements may pose a problem for the GOP.

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]]> 506 no Roadblocks to Rebuilding America's Roads and Bridges President Trump says he wants a $1.5 trillion to rebuild America's roads, bridges and other infrastructure, but differences over how to pay for it could prevent his ambitious plan from getting off the ground. CQ transportation reporter Jacob Fischler and budget editor Peter Cohn explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 Feb 2018 19:05:50 -0000 full CQ Roll Call President Trump says he wants a $1.5 trillion to rebuild America's roads, bridges and other infrastructure, but differences over how to pay for it could prevent his ambitious plan from getting off the ground. CQ transportation reporter Jacob Fischler... President Trump says he wants a $1.5 trillion to rebuild America's roads, bridges and other infrastructure, but differences over how to pay for it could prevent his ambitious plan from getting off the ground. CQ transportation reporter Jacob Fischler and budget editor Peter Cohn explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Trump says he wants a $1.5 trillion to rebuild America's roads, bridges and other infrastructure, but differences over how to pay for it could prevent his ambitious plan from getting off the ground. CQ transportation reporter Jacob Fischler and budget editor Peter Cohn explain.

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]]> 921 no Trump's Tangled War on Trade CQ trade reporter Ellyn Ferguson looks at whether President Donald Trump will impose more tariffs and withdraw from more international trade agreements in 2018, or pursue a more moderate path. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Jan 2018 19:31:15 -0000 full CQ Roll Call CQ trade reporter Ellyn Ferguson looks at whether President Donald Trump will impose more tariffs and withdraw from more international trade agreements in 2018, or pursue a more moderate path. CQ trade reporter Ellyn Ferguson looks at whether President Donald Trump will impose more tariffs and withdraw from more international trade agreements in 2018, or pursue a more moderate path. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ trade reporter Ellyn Ferguson looks at whether President Donald Trump will impose more tariffs and withdraw from more international trade agreements in 2018, or pursue a more moderate path.

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]]> 956 no Surveillance Is Back Congress disregarded concerns about government surveillance of Americans and on Jan. 18 reauthorized a controversial anti-terrorism law. CQ cybersecurity editor Patrick Pexton explains how the security hawks beat the civil libertarians — energized by the 2013 revelations from former NSA contractor Edward Snowden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 Jan 2018 15:04:04 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Congress disregarded concerns about government surveillance of Americans and on Jan. 18 reauthorized a controversial anti-terrorism law. CQ cybersecurity editor Patrick Pexton explains how the security hawks beat the civil libertarians — energized... Congress disregarded concerns about government surveillance of Americans and on Jan. 18 reauthorized a controversial anti-terrorism law. CQ cybersecurity editor Patrick Pexton explains how the security hawks beat the civil libertarians — energized by the 2013 revelations from former NSA contractor Edward Snowden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress disregarded concerns about government surveillance of Americans and on Jan. 18 reauthorized a controversial anti-terrorism law. CQ cybersecurity editor Patrick Pexton explains how the security hawks beat the civil libertarians — energized by the 2013 revelations from former NSA contractor Edward Snowden.

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]]> 946 no Immigration Imbroglio CQ immigration reporters Camila DeChalus and Dean DeChiaro dig into the complications of finding an agreement to safeguard immigrants with special protections while funding a border wall demanded by the Trump administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 12 Jan 2018 19:45:57 -0000 full CQ Roll Call CQ immigration reporters Camila DeChalus and Dean DeChiaro dig into the complications of finding an agreement to safeguard immigrants with special protections while funding a border wall demanded by the Trump administration. CQ immigration reporters Camila DeChalus and Dean DeChiaro dig into the complications of finding an agreement to safeguard immigrants with special protections while funding a border wall demanded by the Trump administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ immigration reporters Camila DeChalus and Dean DeChiaro dig into the complications of finding an agreement to safeguard immigrants with special protections while funding a border wall demanded by the Trump administration.

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]]> 1086 no The Senate GOP's Math Problem The Week Ahead Podcast is now CQ on Congress. New look but same great show.    CQ Senate reporter, Niels Lesniewski, says the Senate Republican majority, now just one seat, will struggle to pass legislation and confirm judges in 2018.       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Jan 2018 15:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Week Ahead Podcast is now CQ on Congress. New look but same great show.    CQ Senate reporter, Niels Lesniewski, says the Senate Republican majority, now just one seat, will struggle to pass legislation and confirm judges in 2018.  ... The Week Ahead Podcast is now CQ on Congress. New look but same great show.    CQ Senate reporter, Niels Lesniewski, says the Senate Republican majority, now just one seat, will struggle to pass legislation and confirm judges in 2018.       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Week Ahead Podcast is now CQ on Congress. New look but same great show.    CQ Senate reporter, Niels Lesniewski, says the Senate Republican majority, now just one seat, will struggle to pass legislation and confirm judges in 2018.      

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]]> 1117 no Opportunity to Flip Congress? Roll Call political reporters Bridget Bowman and Simone Pathé dissect the political landscape in 2018 when all 435 House seats and 34 in the Senate are up for grabs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Dec 2017 15:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Roll Call political reporters Bridget Bowman and Simone Pathé dissect the political landscape in 2018 when all 435 House seats and 34 in the Senate are up for grabs. Roll Call political reporters Bridget Bowman and Simone Pathé dissect the political landscape in 2018 when all 435 House seats and 34 in the Senate are up for grabs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Roll Call political reporters Bridget Bowman and Simone Pathé dissect the political landscape in 2018 when all 435 House seats and 34 in the Senate are up for grabs.

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]]> 986 no Why Net Neutrality Isn't Dead Yet Internet service providers say they'd like Congress to pass a law mandating net neutrality now that the Federal Communications Commission has rescinded the rule requiring them to abide by it. But the providers also want Congress to exempt them from broader FCC regulation, says Rick Boucher, a former Democratic representative who now works for the industry. CQ reporter Alan Ota says such a measure faces a tough road on Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Dec 2017 19:42:25 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Internet service providers say they'd like Congress to pass a law mandating net neutrality now that the Federal Communications Commission has rescinded the rule requiring them to abide by it. But the providers also want Congress to exempt them from... Internet service providers say they'd like Congress to pass a law mandating net neutrality now that the Federal Communications Commission has rescinded the rule requiring them to abide by it. But the providers also want Congress to exempt them from broader FCC regulation, says Rick Boucher, a former Democratic representative who now works for the industry. CQ reporter Alan Ota says such a measure faces a tough road on Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Internet service providers say they'd like Congress to pass a law mandating net neutrality now that the Federal Communications Commission has rescinded the rule requiring them to abide by it. But the providers also want Congress to exempt them from broader FCC regulation, says Rick Boucher, a former Democratic representative who now works for the industry. CQ reporter Alan Ota says such a measure faces a tough road on Capitol Hill.

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]]> 1078 no Tax Bill Would Cost Charities Billions Jamie Tucker of Independent Sector, which represents charities from The Red Cross to the Salvation Army, says the GOP tax bill could reduce charitable giving by as much as $20 billion and force charities to lay off hundreds of thousands of employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Dec 2017 19:35:35 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Jamie Tucker of Independent Sector, which represents charities from The Red Cross to the Salvation Army, says the GOP tax bill could reduce charitable giving by as much as $20 billion and force charities to lay off hundreds of thousands of employees. Jamie Tucker of Independent Sector, which represents charities from The Red Cross to the Salvation Army, says the GOP tax bill could reduce charitable giving by as much as $20 billion and force charities to lay off hundreds of thousands of employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jamie Tucker of Independent Sector, which represents charities from The Red Cross to the Salvation Army, says the GOP tax bill could reduce charitable giving by as much as $20 billion and force charities to lay off hundreds of thousands of employees.

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]]> 961 no The Consequences of Dismantling America's Diplomatic Corps CQ foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald and defense editor Patrick  B. Pexton discuss the turmoil at the State Department and what Congress can do about it.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Dec 2017 21:27:39 -0000 full CQ Roll Call CQ foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald and defense editor Patrick  B. Pexton discuss the turmoil at the State Department and what Congress can do about it.    CQ foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald and defense editor Patrick  B. Pexton discuss the turmoil at the State Department and what Congress can do about it.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald and defense editor Patrick  B. Pexton discuss the turmoil at the State Department and what Congress can do about it.   

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]]> 1036 no Tax Bills Stir Anxiety in Largest Generation - Millennials Millennials are the largest living generation and are just starting their careers, so the GOP's tax plan would affect them all of their working lives. They're concerned about the proposed changes to the tax treatment of housing, education, healthcare and income,  says CQ reporter Laura Weiss.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Nov 2017 15:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Millennials are the largest living generation and are just starting their careers, so the GOP's tax plan would affect them all of their working lives. They're concerned about the proposed changes to the tax treatment of housing, education, healthcare... Millennials are the largest living generation and are just starting their careers, so the GOP's tax plan would affect them all of their working lives. They're concerned about the proposed changes to the tax treatment of housing, education, healthcare and income,  says CQ reporter Laura Weiss.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Millennials are the largest living generation and are just starting their careers, so the GOP's tax plan would affect them all of their working lives. They're concerned about the proposed changes to the tax treatment of housing, education, healthcare and income,  says CQ reporter Laura Weiss.    

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]]> 828 no Trip Wires Await the GOP Tax Proposals Roll Call reporters Lindsey McPherson and Niels Lesniewski, who cover the House and Senate, walk us through the hurdles that Republicans have to overcome to pass the legislation.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Nov 2017 20:36:36 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Roll Call reporters Lindsey McPherson and Niels Lesniewski, who cover the House and Senate, walk us through the hurdles that Republicans have to overcome to pass the legislation.   Roll Call reporters Lindsey McPherson and Niels Lesniewski, who cover the House and Senate, walk us through the hurdles that Republicans have to overcome to pass the legislation.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Roll Call reporters Lindsey McPherson and Niels Lesniewski, who cover the House and Senate, walk us through the hurdles that Republicans have to overcome to pass the legislation.  

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]]> 1086 no What Businesses Have to Gain From the Tax Overhaul Rachelle Bernstein of the National Retail Federation and a long time voice on tax policy around Capitol Hill explains what businesses, large and small, are looking for in the tax overhaul and the lessons learned from the Bush-era tax cuts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Nov 2017 21:33:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Rachelle Bernstein of the National Retail Federation and a long time voice on tax policy around Capitol Hill explains what businesses, large and small, are looking for in the tax overhaul and the lessons learned from the Bush-era tax cuts.  Rachelle Bernstein of the National Retail Federation and a long time voice on tax policy around Capitol Hill explains what businesses, large and small, are looking for in the tax overhaul and the lessons learned from the Bush-era tax cuts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Rachelle Bernstein of the National Retail Federation and a long time voice on tax policy around Capitol Hill explains what businesses, large and small, are looking for in the tax overhaul and the lessons learned from the Bush-era tax cuts. 

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]]> 1046 no The GOP Tax Plan Unpacked In a special episode of The Week Ahead and Budget Tracker Extra podcasts, CQ journalists Shawn Zeller, David Lerman and Peter Cohn take a deep dive into the new tax bill and explain what it would mean for corporations, small businesses and individuals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Nov 2017 19:06:38 -0000 full CQ Roll Call In a special episode of The Week Ahead and Budget Tracker Extra podcasts, CQ journalists Shawn Zeller, David Lerman and Peter Cohn take a deep dive into the new tax bill and explain what it would mean for corporations, small businesses and individuals. In a special episode of The Week Ahead and Budget Tracker Extra podcasts, CQ journalists Shawn Zeller, David Lerman and Peter Cohn take a deep dive into the new tax bill and explain what it would mean for corporations, small businesses and individuals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In a special episode of The Week Ahead and Budget Tracker Extra podcasts, CQ journalists Shawn Zeller, David Lerman and Peter Cohn take a deep dive into the new tax bill and explain what it would mean for corporations, small businesses and individuals.

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]]> 1127 no Congress Aims to Rein In Government Snoops A bipartisan cast of lawmakers, including Sen. Ron Wyden, plan to curtail the government's surveillance powers that must be renewed by the end of the year, says CQ intelligence reporter Gopal Ratnam.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 27 Oct 2017 18:48:53 -0000 full CQ Roll Call A bipartisan cast of lawmakers, including Sen. Ron Wyden, plan to curtail the government's surveillance powers that must be renewed by the end of the year, says CQ intelligence reporter Gopal Ratnam.   A bipartisan cast of lawmakers, including Sen. Ron Wyden, plan to curtail the government's surveillance powers that must be renewed by the end of the year, says CQ intelligence reporter Gopal Ratnam.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A bipartisan cast of lawmakers, including Sen. Ron Wyden, plan to curtail the government's surveillance powers that must be renewed by the end of the year, says CQ intelligence reporter Gopal Ratnam.  

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]]> 952 no America's Iran Quandary and Why Money Can't Prevent Military Mishaps CQ foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald and Kelsey Davenport of the Arms Control Association explain why Congress is in no rush to change the Iran nuclear deal. And CQ defense reporter John M. Donnelly argues the Pentagon does not necessarily need more money to prevent deadly accidents.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Oct 2017 19:04:16 -0000 full CQ Roll Call CQ foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald and Kelsey Davenport of the Arms Control Association explain why Congress is in no rush to change the Iran nuclear deal. And CQ defense reporter John M. Donnelly argues the Pentagon does not... CQ foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald and Kelsey Davenport of the Arms Control Association explain why Congress is in no rush to change the Iran nuclear deal. And CQ defense reporter John M. Donnelly argues the Pentagon does not necessarily need more money to prevent deadly accidents.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald and Kelsey Davenport of the Arms Control Association explain why Congress is in no rush to change the Iran nuclear deal. And CQ defense reporter John M. Donnelly argues the Pentagon does not necessarily need more money to prevent deadly accidents.

 

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]]> 1276 no Trump Upends Obamacare Foiled in Congress, President Donald Trump made far-reaching changes to the 2010 health care law that could make insurance more affordable for some, while dramatically raising costs for others, says CQ Health Editor Rebecca Adams. She explains how Trump's moves could affect the insurance marketplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Oct 2017 19:16:34 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Foiled in Congress, President Donald Trump made far-reaching changes to the 2010 health care law that could make insurance more affordable for some, while dramatically raising costs for others, says CQ Health Editor Rebecca Adams. She explains how... Foiled in Congress, President Donald Trump made far-reaching changes to the 2010 health care law that could make insurance more affordable for some, while dramatically raising costs for others, says CQ Health Editor Rebecca Adams. She explains how Trump's moves could affect the insurance marketplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Foiled in Congress, President Donald Trump made far-reaching changes to the 2010 health care law that could make insurance more affordable for some, while dramatically raising costs for others, says CQ Health Editor Rebecca Adams. She explains how Trump's moves could affect the insurance marketplace.

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]]> 973 no The Trump Doctrine on Foreign Policy Donald Trump, the candidate, pledged to withdraw from foreign conflicts. As president, he has done the opposite, taking on North Korea, Iran, Cuba and Afghanistan. CQ Defense Editor Patrick Pexton and Reporter Patrick Kelley unpack what's at stake at a time when Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's future is also uncertain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Oct 2017 18:54:08 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Donald Trump, the candidate, pledged to withdraw from foreign conflicts. As president, he has done the opposite, taking on North Korea, Iran, Cuba and Afghanistan. CQ Defense Editor Patrick Pexton and Reporter Patrick Kelley unpack what's at... Donald Trump, the candidate, pledged to withdraw from foreign conflicts. As president, he has done the opposite, taking on North Korea, Iran, Cuba and Afghanistan. CQ Defense Editor Patrick Pexton and Reporter Patrick Kelley unpack what's at stake at a time when Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's future is also uncertain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Donald Trump, the candidate, pledged to withdraw from foreign conflicts. As president, he has done the opposite, taking on North Korea, Iran, Cuba and Afghanistan. CQ Defense Editor Patrick Pexton and Reporter Patrick Kelley unpack what's at stake at a time when Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's future is also uncertain.

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]]> 1130 no High Court to Weigh In on Gay Rights, Redistricting and Immigration CQ legal affairs writer Todd Ruger drills down on the cases before the Supreme Court this new term and the justices who may tip the scales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 Sep 2017 18:52:11 -0000 full CQ Roll Call CQ legal affairs writer Todd Ruger drills down on the cases before the Supreme Court this new term and the justices who may tip the scales. CQ legal affairs writer Todd Ruger drills down on the cases before the Supreme Court this new term and the justices who may tip the scales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ legal affairs writer Todd Ruger drills down on the cases before the Supreme Court this new term and the justices who may tip the scales.

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]]> 1029 no Latest Obamacare Repeal Bill Unravels Sen. John McCain's opposition to the latest Republican bill to repeal Obamacare may well kill it, says Roll Call Senate reporter Niels Lesniewski. CQ health reporter Mary Ellen McIntire explains what's in the bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Sep 2017 21:34:56 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Sen. John McCain's opposition to the latest Republican bill to repeal Obamacare may well kill it, says Roll Call Senate reporter Niels Lesniewski. CQ health reporter Mary Ellen McIntire explains what's in the bill. Sen. John McCain's opposition to the latest Republican bill to repeal Obamacare may well kill it, says Roll Call Senate reporter Niels Lesniewski. CQ health reporter Mary Ellen McIntire explains what's in the bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sen. John McCain's opposition to the latest Republican bill to repeal Obamacare may well kill it, says Roll Call Senate reporter Niels Lesniewski. CQ health reporter Mary Ellen McIntire explains what's in the bill.

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]]> 1061 no Trump's Immigration Reversal Risks GOP Revolt CQ immigration editor Catalina Camia explains why President Trump and Democrats are working on a deal to help 800,000 young, undocumented immigrants stay in the country, and why that angers many of Trump's biggest Republican supporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Sep 2017 21:40:35 -0000 full CQ Roll Call CQ immigration editor Catalina Camia explains why President Trump and Democrats are working on a deal to help 800,000 young, undocumented immigrants stay in the country, and why that angers many of Trump's biggest Republican supporters. CQ immigration editor Catalina Camia explains why President Trump and Democrats are working on a deal to help 800,000 young, undocumented immigrants stay in the country, and why that angers many of Trump's biggest Republican supporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ immigration editor Catalina Camia explains why President Trump and Democrats are working on a deal to help 800,000 young, undocumented immigrants stay in the country, and why that angers many of Trump's biggest Republican supporters.

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]]> 1083 no New Capitol Hill Trifecta CQ's budget editor David Lerman and Senate leadership reporter Niels Lesniewski explain the policy and political impact of the deal struck between President Donald Trump and Democratic leaders to resolve several thorny government spending issues simultaneously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Sep 2017 18:44:57 -0000 full CQ Roll Call CQ's budget editor David Lerman and Senate leadership reporter Niels Lesniewski explain the policy and political impact of the deal struck between President Donald Trump and Democratic leaders to resolve several thorny government spending issues... CQ's budget editor David Lerman and Senate leadership reporter Niels Lesniewski explain the policy and political impact of the deal struck between President Donald Trump and Democratic leaders to resolve several thorny government spending issues simultaneously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ's budget editor David Lerman and Senate leadership reporter Niels Lesniewski explain the policy and political impact of the deal struck between President Donald Trump and Democratic leaders to resolve several thorny government spending issues simultaneously.

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]]> 1160 no Trump Agenda Rests on Tax Overhaul President Donald Trump will meet with top House and Senate leaders after Labor Day in an effort to reach consensus on tax legislation. After a bruising defeat on health care, he’s counting on a tax bill to revive his presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Sep 2017 13:47:15 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Week Ahead President Donald Trump will meet with top House and Senate leaders after Labor Day in an effort to reach consensus on tax legislation. After a bruising defeat on health care, he’s counting on a tax bill to revive his presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Donald Trump will meet with top House and Senate leaders after Labor Day in an effort to reach consensus on tax legislation. After a bruising defeat on health care, he’s counting on a tax bill to revive his presidency.

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]]> 952 no Podcast: Trump Upends Congress’ Fall Agenda President Trump’s speech in Phoenix on August 22, in which he threatened a government shutdown and criticized Republican lawmakers, isn’t going to help Congress, which has struggled to pass legislation, get back on track in September. Lindsey McPherson, who covers the House for Roll Call, explains how Trump complicated matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 25 Aug 2017 17:27:12 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Week Ahead President Trump’s speech in Phoenix on August 22, in which he threatened a government shutdown and criticized Republican lawmakers, isn’t going to help Congress, which has struggled to pass legislation, get back on track in September. Lindsey McPherson, who covers the House for Roll Call, explains how Trump complicated matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Trump’s speech in Phoenix on August 22, in which he threatened a government shutdown and criticized Republican lawmakers, isn’t going to help Congress, which has struggled to pass legislation, get back on track in September. Lindsey McPherson, who covers the House for Roll Call, explains how Trump complicated matters.

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]]> 826 no U.S, Mexico and Canada Start Work on the Trade Deal That Trump Put at Center of His Campaign The U.S., Mexico and Canada started renegotiating the trade deal that candidate Donald Trump said had to be torn up or renegotiated. Lawmakers want him to first do no harm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Aug 2017 17:49:52 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Week Ahead The U.S., Mexico and Canada started renegotiating the trade deal that candidate Donald Trump said had to be torn up or renegotiated. Lawmakers want him to first do no harm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The U.S., Mexico and Canada started renegotiating the trade deal that candidate Donald Trump said had to be torn up or renegotiated. Lawmakers want him to first do no harm.

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]]> 991 no Why You Shouldn’t Be Alarmed Over North Korea...Yet President Trump’s fiery rhetoric over North Korea’s nuclear program should not be taken seriously just yet, says CQ Roll Call’s foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald, adding that Congress may take further action against Pyongyang in September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Aug 2017 18:04:58 -0000 full CQ Roll Call President Trump’s fiery rhetoric over North Korea’s nuclear program should not be taken seriously just yet, says CQ Roll Call’s foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald, adding that Congress may take further action against Pyongyang in September. President Trump’s fiery rhetoric over North Korea’s nuclear program should not be taken seriously just yet, says CQ Roll Call’s foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald, adding that Congress may take further action against Pyongyang in September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Trump’s fiery rhetoric over North Korea’s nuclear program should not be taken seriously just yet, says CQ Roll Call’s foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald, adding that Congress may take further action against Pyongyang in September.

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]]> 759 no Inside the Senate’s Struggle With Civility Senators are heading home for summer break, after a health care implosion highlighted the partisan ill will that’s festered all year. Ed Pesce, who edits CQ’s Senate coverage, explains how hardline GOP procedural tactics have taken the chamber to a new low, and what could get civil deliberations back on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Aug 2017 19:14:37 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Senators are heading home for summer break, after a health care implosion highlighted the partisan ill will that’s festered all year. Ed Pesce, who edits CQ’s Senate coverage, explains how hardline GOP procedural tactics have taken the chamber to... Senators are heading home for summer break, after a health care implosion highlighted the partisan ill will that’s festered all year. Ed Pesce, who edits CQ’s Senate coverage, explains how hardline GOP procedural tactics have taken the chamber to a new low, and what could get civil deliberations back on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Senators are heading home for summer break, after a health care implosion highlighted the partisan ill will that’s festered all year. Ed Pesce, who edits CQ’s Senate coverage, explains how hardline GOP procedural tactics have taken the chamber to a new low, and what could get civil deliberations back on track.

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]]> 939 no Trump and GOP Lawmakers at Odds The demise of the Republican health care bill has added to a growing list of disagreements between President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress, from the future of Attorney General Jeff Sessions to Russia sanctions to transgender people serving in the military. Is the relationship breaking down? CQ Roll Call White House reporter John T. Bennett and Defense reporter John M. Donnelly explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 Jul 2017 18:25:04 -0000 Trump and GOP Lawmakers at Odds full CQ Roll Call The demise of the Republican health care bill has added to a growing list of disagreements between President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress, from the future of Attorney General Jeff Sessions to Russia sanctions to transgender people serving... The demise of the Republican health care bill has added to a growing list of disagreements between President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress, from the future of Attorney General Jeff Sessions to Russia sanctions to transgender people serving in the military. Is the relationship breaking down? CQ Roll Call White House reporter John T. Bennett and Defense reporter John M. Donnelly explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The demise of the Republican health care bill has added to a growing list of disagreements between President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress, from the future of Attorney General Jeff Sessions to Russia sanctions to transgender people serving in the military. Is the relationship breaking down? CQ Roll Call White House reporter John T. Bennett and Defense reporter John M. Donnelly explain.

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]]> 1357 no On Russia, Congress Looks at the Collusion Question Lawmakers will likely hear from three key figures in the Russia investigation next week, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, his son, Donald Trump Jr., and his former campaign manager, Paul Manafort. CQ Roll Call Legal Affairs Reporter Todd Ruger previews what figure to be blockbuster hearings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Jul 2017 17:31:50 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Lawmakers will likely hear from three key figures in the Russia investigation next week, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, his son, Donald Trump Jr., and his former campaign manager, Paul Manafort. CQ Roll Call Legal Affairs Reporter Todd... Lawmakers will likely hear from three key figures in the Russia investigation next week, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, his son, Donald Trump Jr., and his former campaign manager, Paul Manafort. CQ Roll Call Legal Affairs Reporter Todd Ruger previews what figure to be blockbuster hearings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lawmakers will likely hear from three key figures in the Russia investigation next week, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, his son, Donald Trump Jr., and his former campaign manager, Paul Manafort. CQ Roll Call Legal Affairs Reporter Todd Ruger previews what figure to be blockbuster hearings.

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]]> 800 no How the GOP is Shopping for Health Bill Votes Republican lawmakers, by keeping two Obamacare taxes on the wealthy, hope to mute Democratic arguments that their health care plan would take away benefits from the poor to help the rich, say CQ Roll Call health reporter Kerry Young and tax reporter Alan K. Ota. But that doesn't mean that the wealthy won't get their tax cuts in legislation yet to come.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 Jul 2017 18:11:57 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Republican lawmakers, by keeping two Obamacare taxes on the wealthy, hope to mute Democratic arguments that their health care plan would take away benefits from the poor to help the rich, say CQ Roll Call health reporter Kerry Young and tax reporter... Republican lawmakers, by keeping two Obamacare taxes on the wealthy, hope to mute Democratic arguments that their health care plan would take away benefits from the poor to help the rich, say CQ Roll Call health reporter Kerry Young and tax reporter Alan K. Ota. But that doesn't mean that the wealthy won't get their tax cuts in legislation yet to come.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Republican lawmakers, by keeping two Obamacare taxes on the wealthy, hope to mute Democratic arguments that their health care plan would take away benefits from the poor to help the rich, say CQ Roll Call health reporter Kerry Young and tax reporter Alan K. Ota. But that doesn't mean that the wealthy won't get their tax cuts in legislation yet to come.

 

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]]> 1030 no Congress Has Air Traffic Control and Passenger Woes on its Radar Lawmakers are debating legislation that would put air traffic control into private hands, provide protections to airline passengers and regulate drones, says CQ's transportation reporter Jacob Fischler. He and transportation editor Randy Walerius explain what's at stake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:07:49 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Lawmakers are debating legislation that would put air traffic control into private hands, provide protections to airline passengers and regulate drones, says CQ's transportation reporter Jacob Fischler. He and transportation editor Randy... Lawmakers are debating legislation that would put air traffic control into private hands, provide protections to airline passengers and regulate drones, says CQ's transportation reporter Jacob Fischler. He and transportation editor Randy Walerius explain what's at stake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lawmakers are debating legislation that would put air traffic control into private hands, provide protections to airline passengers and regulate drones, says CQ's transportation reporter Jacob Fischler. He and transportation editor Randy Walerius explain what's at stake.

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]]> 793 no Trump's Travel Ban Tests Family Ties CQ Roll Call reporters Dean DeChiaro and Gopal Ratnam explain the latest on President Donald Trump's travel ban, which went into partial effect June 29 following a Supreme Court decision. They explain who is now allowed into the United States and who is not and discuss the legal and policy debates to come.         Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 Jun 2017 18:47:47 -0000 full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call reporters Dean DeChiaro and Gopal Ratnam explain the latest on President Donald Trump's travel ban, which went into partial effect June 29 following a Supreme Court decision. They explain who is now allowed into the... CQ Roll Call reporters Dean DeChiaro and Gopal Ratnam explain the latest on President Donald Trump's travel ban, which went into partial effect June 29 following a Supreme Court decision. They explain who is now allowed into the United States and who is not and discuss the legal and policy debates to come.         Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call reporters Dean DeChiaro and Gopal Ratnam explain the latest on President Donald Trump's travel ban, which went into partial effect June 29 following a Supreme Court decision. They explain who is now allowed into the United States and who is not and discuss the legal and policy debates to come.

 

 

 

 

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]]> 1098 no Obamacare in Peril CQ's health reporter Kerry Young and magazine editor Shawn Zeller explain the consequences of the draft health care bill crafted by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who can cement his legislative legacy by slashing Medicaid — a program that helps almost 70 million people who live in or near poverty or have disabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Jun 2017 20:21:18 -0000 full CQ Roll Call CQ's health reporter Kerry Young and magazine editor Shawn Zeller explain the consequences of the draft health care bill crafted by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who can cement his legislative legacy by slashing Medicaid — a program that... CQ's health reporter Kerry Young and magazine editor Shawn Zeller explain the consequences of the draft health care bill crafted by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who can cement his legislative legacy by slashing Medicaid — a program that helps almost 70 million people who live in or near poverty or have disabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ's health reporter Kerry Young and magazine editor Shawn Zeller explain the consequences of the draft health care bill crafted by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who can cement his legislative legacy by slashing Medicaid — a program that helps almost 70 million people who live in or near poverty or have disabilities.

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]]> 1200 no Inside the Senate’s Secret Health Care Talks Capping Medicaid payments is just one of several ideas Republican senators are kicking around as they struggle to fashion a health care bill to overhaul Obamacare, says CQ Roll Call health care reporter Kerry Young, who provides the latest developments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Jun 2017 18:34:53 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Capping Medicaid payments is just one of several ideas Republican senators are kicking around as they struggle to fashion a health care bill to overhaul Obamacare, says CQ Roll Call health care reporter Kerry Young, who provides the latest developments. Capping Medicaid payments is just one of several ideas Republican senators are kicking around as they struggle to fashion a health care bill to overhaul Obamacare, says CQ Roll Call health care reporter Kerry Young, who provides the latest developments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Capping Medicaid payments is just one of several ideas Republican senators are kicking around as they struggle to fashion a health care bill to overhaul Obamacare, says CQ Roll Call health care reporter Kerry Young, who provides the latest developments.

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]]> 966 no In Comey We Trust? Lawmakers could be in for more drama in the days ahead as they are expected to question other Trump administration officials following the testimony of former FBI director James Comey on the ongoing Russia-related investigation. CQ Roll Call's intelligence reporter Ryan Lucas, White House reporter John Bennett and legal affairs writer Todd Ruger explain why it all matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Jun 2017 18:27:54 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Lawmakers could be in for more drama in the days ahead as they are expected to question other Trump administration officials following the testimony of former FBI director James Comey on the ongoing Russia-related investigation. CQ Roll Call's... Lawmakers could be in for more drama in the days ahead as they are expected to question other Trump administration officials following the testimony of former FBI director James Comey on the ongoing Russia-related investigation. CQ Roll Call's intelligence reporter Ryan Lucas, White House reporter John Bennett and legal affairs writer Todd Ruger explain why it all matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lawmakers could be in for more drama in the days ahead as they are expected to question other Trump administration officials following the testimony of former FBI director James Comey on the ongoing Russia-related investigation. CQ Roll Call's intelligence reporter Ryan Lucas, White House reporter John Bennett and legal affairs writer Todd Ruger explain why it all matters.

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]]> 1264 no Comey Ready to Talk Ex-FBI Director James Comey is scheduled to testify on June 8 at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing about the conversations with President Donald Trump that led to his firing last month. CQ Roll Call's legal affairs writer Todd Ruger and intelligence reporter Ryan Lucas preview what Comey could say and whether it might implicate Trump in obstructing the FBI’s Russia investigation. Trump could still cite executive privilege to block Comey from appearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 Jun 2017 19:00:28 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Ex-FBI Director James Comey is scheduled to testify on June 8 at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing about the conversations with President Donald Trump that led to his firing last month. CQ Roll Call's legal affairs writer Todd Ruger and... Ex-FBI Director James Comey is scheduled to testify on June 8 at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing about the conversations with President Donald Trump that led to his firing last month. CQ Roll Call's legal affairs writer Todd Ruger and intelligence reporter Ryan Lucas preview what Comey could say and whether it might implicate Trump in obstructing the FBI’s Russia investigation. Trump could still cite executive privilege to block Comey from appearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ex-FBI Director James Comey is scheduled to testify on June 8 at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing about the conversations with President Donald Trump that led to his firing last month. CQ Roll Call's legal affairs writer Todd Ruger and intelligence reporter Ryan Lucas preview what Comey could say and whether it might implicate Trump in obstructing the FBI’s Russia investigation. Trump could still cite executive privilege to block Comey from appearing.

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]]> 1088 no Trump Budget a Shock to Farmers, Needy and Environment President Donald Trump's first budget calls for mammoth cuts to programs that benefit everyone from farmers to the poor to offset a boost to the Pentagon. Even Red State Trump supporters aren’t spared, say CQ Roll Call’s agriculture reporter Ellyn Ferguson and environmental reporter Elvina Nawaguna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 May 2017 16:52:44 -0000 full CQ Roll Call President Donald Trump's first budget calls for mammoth cuts to programs that benefit everyone from farmers to the poor to offset a boost to the Pentagon. Even Red State Trump supporters aren’t spared, say CQ Roll Call’s agriculture reporter Ellyn... President Donald Trump's first budget calls for mammoth cuts to programs that benefit everyone from farmers to the poor to offset a boost to the Pentagon. Even Red State Trump supporters aren’t spared, say CQ Roll Call’s agriculture reporter Ellyn Ferguson and environmental reporter Elvina Nawaguna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Donald Trump's first budget calls for mammoth cuts to programs that benefit everyone from farmers to the poor to offset a boost to the Pentagon. Even Red State Trump supporters aren’t spared, say CQ Roll Call’s agriculture reporter Ellyn Ferguson and environmental reporter Elvina Nawaguna.

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]]> 1001 no A Special Counsel for Russia Former FBI Director Robert Mueller is now leading the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election and the special counsel's work will likely eclipse four concurrent congressional investigations, says CQ Roll Call's Todd Ruger and Niels Lesniewski. They provide the latest political and legal developments on the rapidly expanding probe.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 May 2017 18:59:40 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Former FBI Director Robert Mueller is now leading the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election and the special counsel's work will likely eclipse four concurrent congressional investigations, says CQ Roll Call's Todd Ruger and... Former FBI Director Robert Mueller is now leading the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election and the special counsel's work will likely eclipse four concurrent congressional investigations, says CQ Roll Call's Todd Ruger and Niels Lesniewski. They provide the latest political and legal developments on the rapidly expanding probe.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former FBI Director Robert Mueller is now leading the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election and the special counsel's work will likely eclipse four concurrent congressional investigations, says CQ Roll Call's Todd Ruger and Niels Lesniewski. They provide the latest political and legal developments on the rapidly expanding probe. 

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]]> 1108 no All the Russia Probes Dogging the President Congressional investigations, as well as the FBI's, into Russian interference in the 2016 election are ongoing, but what will happen to them now that President Donald Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey? CQ Roll Call's legal affairs writer Todd Ruger and intelligence reporter Ryan Lucas examine the dynamics on Capitol Hill and at the Justice Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 12 May 2017 18:04:17 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Congressional investigations, as well as the FBI's, into Russian interference in the 2016 election are ongoing, but what will happen to them now that President Donald Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey? CQ Roll Call's legal affairs writer Todd... Congressional investigations, as well as the FBI's, into Russian interference in the 2016 election are ongoing, but what will happen to them now that President Donald Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey? CQ Roll Call's legal affairs writer Todd Ruger and intelligence reporter Ryan Lucas examine the dynamics on Capitol Hill and at the Justice Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congressional investigations, as well as the FBI's, into Russian interference in the 2016 election are ongoing, but what will happen to them now that President Donald Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey? CQ Roll Call's legal affairs writer Todd Ruger and intelligence reporter Ryan Lucas examine the dynamics on Capitol Hill and at the Justice Department.

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]]> 1052 no Vexed by North Korea Plans to confront the nuclear threat from North Korea include building a missile defense system in Hawaii, say CQ Roll Call's defense reporters Megan Scully and Rachel Oswald. The two reporters take a deep dive into the vexing issue and the geopolitical considerations that U.S. officials are weighing, including setting aside concerns about China's trade deficit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 May 2017 17:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Plans to confront the nuclear threat from North Korea include building a missile defense system in Hawaii, say CQ Roll Call's defense reporters Megan Scully and Rachel Oswald. The two reporters take a deep dive into the vexing issue and the... Plans to confront the nuclear threat from North Korea include building a missile defense system in Hawaii, say CQ Roll Call's defense reporters Megan Scully and Rachel Oswald. The two reporters take a deep dive into the vexing issue and the geopolitical considerations that U.S. officials are weighing, including setting aside concerns about China's trade deficit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Plans to confront the nuclear threat from North Korea include building a missile defense system in Hawaii, say CQ Roll Call's defense reporters Megan Scully and Rachel Oswald. The two reporters take a deep dive into the vexing issue and the geopolitical considerations that U.S. officials are weighing, including setting aside concerns about China's trade deficit.

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]]> 909 no Another Attempt to Undo Obamacare, Another Set of Problems The new effort by Republicans to repeal and replace Obamacare helped secure conservative votes, says CQ Roll Call health editor Rebecca Adams, but it raises new issues for moderates: Of particular concern for many lawmakers is that it could allow states to permit insurers to sock people who have pre-existing conditions with huge premium increases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 Apr 2017 19:10:16 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Week Ahead The new effort by Republicans to repeal and replace Obamacare helped secure conservative votes, says CQ Roll Call health editor Rebecca Adams, but it raises new issues for moderates: Of particular concern for many lawmakers is that it could allow states to permit insurers to sock people who have pre-existing conditions with huge premium increases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The new effort by Republicans to repeal and replace Obamacare helped secure conservative votes, says CQ Roll Call health editor Rebecca Adams, but it raises new issues for moderates: Of particular concern for many lawmakers is that it could allow states to permit insurers to sock people who have pre-existing conditions with huge premium increases.

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]]> 657 no The Long Road Ahead to Fixing America’s Transportation System President Donald Trump wants to invest $1 trillion into the nation’s crumbling roads, bridges, tunnels and airports, as well as into drinking water, electric and telecommunications systems, says CQ Roll Call’s transportation reporter Jacob Fischler. But the hurdle to that ambitious agenda is finding the money. Fischler and transportation editor Randy Walerius discuss what role Congress could play in the plan.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Apr 2017 17:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call President Donald Trump wants to invest $1 trillion into the nation’s crumbling roads, bridges, tunnels and airports, as well as into drinking water, electric and telecommunications systems, says CQ Roll Call’s transportation reporter Jacob... President Donald Trump wants to invest $1 trillion into the nation’s crumbling roads, bridges, tunnels and airports, as well as into drinking water, electric and telecommunications systems, says CQ Roll Call’s transportation reporter Jacob Fischler. But the hurdle to that ambitious agenda is finding the money. Fischler and transportation editor Randy Walerius discuss what role Congress could play in the plan.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Donald Trump wants to invest $1 trillion into the nation’s crumbling roads, bridges, tunnels and airports, as well as into drinking water, electric and telecommunications systems, says CQ Roll Call’s transportation reporter Jacob Fischler. But the hurdle to that ambitious agenda is finding the money. Fischler and transportation editor Randy Walerius discuss what role Congress could play in the plan.  

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]]> 596 no Democrats Turning Up the Heat to Flip a Georgia District This could be the Democrats best chance, says CQ Roll Call reporters Simone Pathé and Greg Tourial, to flip Georgia's 6th District, where Republicans are scrambling to stop Democrat Jon Ossoff from winning in an April 18 all-party primary. @ossoff #FlipThe6th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 Apr 2017 16:00:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call This could be the Democrats best chance, says CQ Roll Call reporters Simone Pathé and Greg Tourial, to flip Georgia's 6th District, where Republicans are scrambling to stop Democrat Jon Ossoff from winning in an April 18 all-party... This could be the Democrats best chance, says CQ Roll Call reporters Simone Pathé and Greg Tourial, to flip Georgia's 6th District, where Republicans are scrambling to stop Democrat Jon Ossoff from winning in an April 18 all-party primary. @ossoff #FlipThe6th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Actress @Alyssa_Milano campaigns for @ossof in Georgia

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]]> 912 no Why Trump is Slow-Walking His Trade Policy President Donald Trump is taking his time reshaping his trade policies, says CQ Roll Call's trade reporter Ellyn Ferguson. She provides valuable insight on where things stand with the president's campaign pledges to rip up NAFTA and officially label China as a currency manipulator - neither of which has happened.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 Apr 2017 20:06:48 -0000 full CQ Roll Call President Donald Trump is taking his time reshaping his trade policies, says CQ Roll Call's trade reporter Ellyn Ferguson. She provides valuable insight on where things stand with the president's campaign pledges to rip up NAFTA and officially... President Donald Trump is taking his time reshaping his trade policies, says CQ Roll Call's trade reporter Ellyn Ferguson. She provides valuable insight on where things stand with the president's campaign pledges to rip up NAFTA and officially label China as a currency manipulator - neither of which has happened.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Donald Trump is taking his time reshaping his trade policies, says CQ Roll Call's trade reporter Ellyn Ferguson. She provides valuable insight on where things stand with the president's campaign pledges to rip up NAFTA and officially label China as a currency manipulator - neither of which has happened.

 

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]]> 929 no Why You Shouldn't Count On the Trump Tax Cuts President Trump has promised big tax cuts but as CQ Roll Call's tax editor Catalina Camia explains a tangled web of interests and Republican disunity in Congress could spoil efforts for the first major tax legislation in 30 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 31 Mar 2017 17:20:07 -0000 full CQ Roll Call President Trump has promised big tax cuts but as CQ Roll Call's tax editor Catalina Camia explains a tangled web of interests and Republican disunity in Congress could spoil efforts for the first major tax legislation in 30 years. President Trump has promised big tax cuts but as CQ Roll Call's tax editor Catalina Camia explains a tangled web of interests and Republican disunity in Congress could spoil efforts for the first major tax legislation in 30 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Trump has promised big tax cuts but as CQ Roll Call's tax editor Catalina Camia explains a tangled web of interests and Republican disunity in Congress could spoil efforts for the first major tax legislation in 30 years.

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]]> 855 no Border Wall Design Begins and Guess Who Is Paying? Not Mexico. Catch-up here on what is happening with President Donald Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown and plan to build a border wall, including its price tag. The project will involve taking private property and at least $15 billion taxpayer dollars, says CQ Roll Call’s national security reporter Gopal Ratnam. The wall was a cornerstone of Trump’s agenda, but some of his campaign promises on immigration have yet to be realized, adds immigration reporter Dean DeChiaro.       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Mar 2017 16:39:19 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Week Ahead Catch-up here on what is happening with President Donald Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown and plan to build a border wall, including its price tag. The project will involve taking private property and at least $15 billion taxpayer dollars, says CQ Roll Call’s national security reporter Gopal Ratnam. The wall was a cornerstone of Trump’s agenda, but some of his campaign promises on immigration have yet to be realized, adds immigration reporter Dean DeChiaro.       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Catch-up here on what is happening with President Donald Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown and plan to build a border wall, including its price tag. The project will involve taking private property and at least $15 billion taxpayer dollars, says CQ Roll Call’s national security reporter Gopal Ratnam. The wall was a cornerstone of Trump’s agenda, but some of his campaign promises on immigration have yet to be realized, adds immigration reporter Dean DeChiaro.      

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]]> 933 no House Russia Inquiry Goes Public With FBI, NSA In a highly anticipated hearing, the House Intelligence Committee's investigation of Russia's election meddling makes its public debut with lawmakers set to press the directors of the FBI and the NSA about the Kremlin's interference operation and potential ties with the Trump campaign, says CQ Roll Call's intelligence reporter Ryan Lucas. Listen in for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Mar 2017 19:01:56 -0000 full CQ Roll Call In a highly anticipated hearing, the House Intelligence Committee's investigation of Russia's election meddling makes its public debut with lawmakers set to press the directors of the FBI and the NSA about the Kremlin's interference operation and... In a highly anticipated hearing, the House Intelligence Committee's investigation of Russia's election meddling makes its public debut with lawmakers set to press the directors of the FBI and the NSA about the Kremlin's interference operation and potential ties with the Trump campaign, says CQ Roll Call's intelligence reporter Ryan Lucas. Listen in for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In a highly anticipated hearing, the House Intelligence Committee's investigation of Russia's election meddling makes its public debut with lawmakers set to press the directors of the FBI and the NSA about the Kremlin's interference operation and potential ties with the Trump campaign, says CQ Roll Call's intelligence reporter Ryan Lucas. Listen in for details.

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]]> 1007 no GOP's Achilles' Heel: Medicaid As Republicans push full steam ahead with repealing and replacing Obamacare, cuts in Medicaid may become an issue that could not only further divide the party but can have severe consequences for state budgets and recipients, says CQ Roll Call's health reporter Joe P. Williams. He also takes us to the first marathon hearing on the GOP's health care bill and why it could be a dress rehearsal of what's to come.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Mar 2017 21:28:50 -0000 full CQ Roll Call As Republicans push full steam ahead with repealing and replacing Obamacare, cuts in Medicaid may become an issue that could not only further divide the party but can have severe consequences for state budgets and recipients, says CQ Roll Call's... As Republicans push full steam ahead with repealing and replacing Obamacare, cuts in Medicaid may become an issue that could not only further divide the party but can have severe consequences for state budgets and recipients, says CQ Roll Call's health reporter Joe P. Williams. He also takes us to the first marathon hearing on the GOP's health care bill and why it could be a dress rehearsal of what's to come.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As Republicans push full steam ahead with repealing and replacing Obamacare, cuts in Medicaid may become an issue that could not only further divide the party but can have severe consequences for state budgets and recipients, says CQ Roll Call's health reporter Joe P. Williams. He also takes us to the first marathon hearing on the GOP's health care bill and why it could be a dress rehearsal of what's to come. 

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]]> 945 no FCC Moves to Weaken Internet Privacy Safeguards CQ Roll Call's privacy reporter Paul Merrion explains why the Republican-led Federal Communications Commission is moving to dismantle broadband privacy protections set up by the Obama administration. Those safeguards were designed to prevent hackers from accessing users’ data. The FCC will reconsider the broader rule that also requires internet service providers such as Comcast to get permission from customers before selling information about their online activity to advertisers. The move, some fear, could lead the agency to undo aspects of net neutrality that prevents broadband providers from treating web content differently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Mar 2017 17:04:59 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Could Lead to Changing Net Neutrality Rules That Prevent Web Content Discrimination CQ Roll Call's privacy reporter Paul Merrion explains why the Republican-led Federal Communications Commission is moving to dismantle broadband privacy protections set up by the Obama administration. Those safeguards were designed to prevent hackers from accessing users’ data. The FCC will reconsider the broader rule that also requires internet service providers such as Comcast to get permission from customers before selling information about their online activity to advertisers. The move, some fear, could lead the agency to undo aspects of net neutrality that prevents broadband providers from treating web content differently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's privacy reporter Paul Merrion explains why the Republican-led Federal Communications Commission is moving to dismantle broadband privacy protections set up by the Obama administration. Those safeguards were designed to prevent hackers from accessing users’ data. The FCC will reconsider the broader rule that also requires internet service providers such as Comcast to get permission from customers before selling information about their online activity to advertisers. The move, some fear, could lead the agency to undo aspects of net neutrality that prevents broadband providers from treating web content differently.

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]]> 728 no The Washington Establishment Awaits, Anxiously, Trump’s First Address to Congress President Donald Trump will address a joint session of Congress on Feb. 28 and no one knows what to expect from this most unpredictable of presidents. It’s another episode in the Washington reality show that is Trump’s presidency and representatives and senators are extras, perhaps against their will, in the drama. CQ Roll Call’s White House reporter John T. Bennett went to Capitol Hill to take their temperature.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Feb 2017 20:27:43 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Week Ahead President Donald Trump will address a joint session of Congress on Feb. 28 and no one knows what to expect from this most unpredictable of presidents. It’s another episode in the Washington reality show that is Trump’s presidency and representatives and senators are extras, perhaps against their will, in the drama. CQ Roll Call’s White House reporter John T. Bennett went to Capitol Hill to take their temperature.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Donald Trump will address a joint session of Congress on Feb. 28 and no one knows what to expect from this most unpredictable of presidents. It’s another episode in the Washington reality show that is Trump’s presidency and representatives and senators are extras, perhaps against their will, in the drama. CQ Roll Call’s White House reporter John T. Bennett went to Capitol Hill to take their temperature.

 

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]]> 1088 no The New Liberal Tea Party and What it Can Learn From its Foes Democrats and liberals hoping to build a movement against the policies of President Donald Trump should take a page out of the Tea Party's 2010 movement and focus on "policies that build power," says Vanessa Williamson, the co-author of the 2012 book The Tea Party and the Remaking of Republican Conservatism.   Like the tea party in 2010, anti-Trump activists plan to storm lawmakers’ offices and town hall meetings during Congress’ President’s Day recess and Williamson explains what it means for politics and for governance on Capitol Hill.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Feb 2017 19:02:43 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Democrats and liberals hoping to build a movement against the policies of President Donald Trump should take a page out of the Tea Party's 2010 movement and focus on "policies that build power," says Vanessa Williamson, the co-author of the 2012 book... Democrats and liberals hoping to build a movement against the policies of President Donald Trump should take a page out of the Tea Party's 2010 movement and focus on "policies that build power," says Vanessa Williamson, the co-author of the 2012 book The Tea Party and the Remaking of Republican Conservatism.   Like the tea party in 2010, anti-Trump activists plan to storm lawmakers’ offices and town hall meetings during Congress’ President’s Day recess and Williamson explains what it means for politics and for governance on Capitol Hill.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Democrats and liberals hoping to build a movement against the policies of President Donald Trump should take a page out of the Tea Party's 2010 movement and focus on "policies that build power," says Vanessa Williamson, the co-author of the 2012 book The Tea Party and the Remaking of Republican Conservatism.   Like the tea party in 2010, anti-Trump activists plan to storm lawmakers’ offices and town hall meetings during Congress’ President’s Day recess and Williamson explains what it means for politics and for governance on Capitol Hill.  

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]]> 892 no The Public Education of Betsy DeVos After a bruising Senate confirmation process, Betsy DeVos is now Education Department chief. But she still has a lot of distrust to overcome, says CQ Roll Call’s education reporter Emily Wilkins. Even so, she's poised to influence how Congress and America view one of the pillars of American life – public schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Feb 2017 19:19:40 -0000 full CQ Roll Call After a bruising Senate confirmation process, Betsy DeVos is now Education Department chief. But she still has a lot of distrust to overcome, says CQ Roll Call’s education reporter Emily Wilkins. Even so, she's poised to influence how Congress and... After a bruising Senate confirmation process, Betsy DeVos is now Education Department chief. But she still has a lot of distrust to overcome, says CQ Roll Call’s education reporter Emily Wilkins. Even so, she's poised to influence how Congress and America view one of the pillars of American life – public schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After a bruising Senate confirmation process, Betsy DeVos is now Education Department chief. But she still has a lot of distrust to overcome, says CQ Roll Call’s education reporter Emily Wilkins. Even so, she's poised to influence how Congress and America view one of the pillars of American life – public schools.

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]]> 807 no How Trump and His Supreme Court Pick Could Clash Over Religion Based on federal appellate court Judge Neil Gorsuch’s previous rulings in religious cases, President Donald Trump could find himself at odds with his Supreme Court nominee over the executive order restricting refugees and immigrants from countries that are mostly Muslim, says CQ Roll Call's Legal Affairs writer Todd Ruger.       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Feb 2017 18:48:04 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Based on federal appellate court Judge Neil Gorsuch’s previous rulings in religious cases, President Donald Trump could find himself at odds with his Supreme Court nominee over the executive order restricting refugees and immigrants from countries... Based on federal appellate court Judge Neil Gorsuch’s previous rulings in religious cases, President Donald Trump could find himself at odds with his Supreme Court nominee over the executive order restricting refugees and immigrants from countries that are mostly Muslim, says CQ Roll Call's Legal Affairs writer Todd Ruger.       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Based on federal appellate court Judge Neil Gorsuch’s previous rulings in religious cases, President Donald Trump could find himself at odds with his Supreme Court nominee over the executive order restricting refugees and immigrants from countries that are mostly Muslim, says CQ Roll Call's Legal Affairs writer Todd Ruger.      

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]]> 820 no The Prickly Road Ahead for Repealing Obamacare CQ Roll Call Health reporter Joe Williams brings us up to speed on the developments of Republican efforts to decimate Obamacare, what came out of the GOP policy retreat in Philadelphia and whether President Donald Trump’s symbolic executive order makes any difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 27 Jan 2017 18:30:59 -0000 full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call Health reporter Joe Williams brings us up to speed on the developments of Republican efforts to decimate Obamacare, what came out of the GOP policy retreat in Philadelphia and whether President Donald Trump’s symbolic... CQ Roll Call Health reporter Joe Williams brings us up to speed on the developments of Republican efforts to decimate Obamacare, what came out of the GOP policy retreat in Philadelphia and whether President Donald Trump’s symbolic executive order makes any difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call Health reporter Joe Williams brings us up to speed on the developments of Republican efforts to decimate Obamacare, what came out of the GOP policy retreat in Philadelphia and whether President Donald Trump’s symbolic executive order makes any difference.

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]]> 726 no NAFTA, Consumer Regulations on Trump's Undo List President Donald Trump is likely to use executive orders to address Obama administration regulations and long-standing concerns about the North American Free Trade Agreement with Mexico and Canada, says CQ Roll Call's Trade Reporter Ellyn Ferguson. Amit Narang, with the consumer advocacy group Public Citizen, talks about what his group and others will do to challenge Trump's orders, particularly ones involving financial regulations.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Jan 2017 22:04:15 -0000 full CQ Roll Call President Donald Trump is likely to use executive orders to address Obama administration regulations and long-standing concerns about the North American Free Trade Agreement with Mexico and Canada, says CQ Roll Call's Trade Reporter Ellyn Ferguson.... President Donald Trump is likely to use executive orders to address Obama administration regulations and long-standing concerns about the North American Free Trade Agreement with Mexico and Canada, says CQ Roll Call's Trade Reporter Ellyn Ferguson. Amit Narang, with the consumer advocacy group Public Citizen, talks about what his group and others will do to challenge Trump's orders, particularly ones involving financial regulations.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Donald Trump is likely to use executive orders to address Obama administration regulations and long-standing concerns about the North American Free Trade Agreement with Mexico and Canada, says CQ Roll Call's Trade Reporter Ellyn Ferguson. Amit Narang, with the consumer advocacy group Public Citizen, talks about what his group and others will do to challenge Trump's orders, particularly ones involving financial regulations.    

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]]> 881 no Spooked by Russia CQ Roll Call’s national security reporter Ryan Lucas separates fact from fiction on all the Russia-related reports that have thrown the nation’s capital into a tizzy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Jan 2017 22:05:42 -0000 full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call’s national security reporter Ryan Lucas separates fact from fiction on all the Russia-related reports that have thrown the nation’s capital into a tizzy.  CQ Roll Call’s national security reporter Ryan Lucas separates fact from fiction on all the Russia-related reports that have thrown the nation’s capital into a tizzy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call’s national security reporter Ryan Lucas separates fact from fiction on all the Russia-related reports that have thrown the nation’s capital into a tizzy. 

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]]> 590 no Congress Set to Revoke Last-Minute Obama Regulations ... But There's a Risk CQ Roll Call's Senate leadership reporter Niels Lesniewski walks us through how the GOP-controlled Congress can roll out the Congressional Review Act to rescind some of President Barack Obama’s last-minute regulations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Jan 2017 16:02:07 -0000 full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's Senate leadership reporter Niels Lesniewski walks us through how the GOP-controlled Congress can roll out the Congressional Review Act to rescind some of President Barack Obama’s last-minute regulations. CQ Roll Call's Senate leadership reporter Niels Lesniewski walks us through how the GOP-controlled Congress can roll out the Congressional Review Act to rescind some of President Barack Obama’s last-minute regulations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's Senate leadership reporter Niels Lesniewski walks us through how the GOP-controlled Congress can roll out the Congressional Review Act to rescind some of President Barack Obama’s last-minute regulations.

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]]> 585 no Steps to Repealing Obamacare and the Republican Stragglers ​ CQ Roll Call's resident budget guru Paul Krawzak spells out the steps Republicans will take to achieve a repeal of Obamacare. The fast-track approach, however, is facing resistance within the GOP, says Health reporter Erin Mershon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Jan 2017 22:39:17 -0000 full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's resident budget guru Paul Krawzak spells out the steps Republicans will take to achieve a repeal of Obamacare. The fast-track approach, however, is facing resistance within the GOP, says Health reporter Erin Mershon. CQ Roll Call's resident budget guru Paul Krawzak spells out the steps Republicans will take to achieve a repeal of Obamacare. The fast-track approach, however, is facing resistance within the GOP, says Health reporter Erin Mershon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's resident budget guru Paul Krawzak spells out the steps Republicans will take to achieve a repeal of Obamacare. The fast-track approach, however, is facing resistance within the GOP, says Health reporter Erin Mershon.

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]]> 1031 no GOP’s Ethics Debacle Could Keep Focus on Trump House Republicans’ late night, closed-door effort to gut the Office of Congressional Ethics gave Democrats a winning messaging tool, says CQ Roll Call’s Money and Politics reporter Kate Ackley. The public relations debacle also could result in keeping the spotlight on President-elect Donald Trump’s perceived conflicts of interest, adds Editor Catalina Camia. Also, did you know that the ‘drain the swamp’ phrase popularized by Trump was first used by a leading Democrat? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Jan 2017 19:58:32 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Ep. 34 House Republicans’ late night, closed-door effort to gut the Office of Congressional Ethics gave Democrats a winning messaging tool, says CQ Roll Call’s Money and Politics reporter Kate Ackley. The public relations debacle also could result in keeping the spotlight on President-elect Donald Trump’s perceived conflicts of interest, adds Editor Catalina Camia. Also, did you know that the ‘drain the swamp’ phrase popularized by Trump was first used by a leading Democrat? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House Republicans’ late night, closed-door effort to gut the Office of Congressional Ethics gave Democrats a winning messaging tool, says CQ Roll Call’s Money and Politics reporter Kate Ackley. The public relations debacle also could result in keeping the spotlight on President-elect Donald Trump’s perceived conflicts of interest, adds Editor Catalina Camia. Also, did you know that the ‘drain the swamp’ phrase popularized by Trump was first used by a leading Democrat?

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]]> 646 no Senate Hearing on Trump’s Pick for Justice Department Could Preview Supreme Court Battle Even before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in, the Senate will move forward with a hearing on Trump’s nomination of Alabama Republican Sen. Jeff Sessions to head the Justice Department, which has already inspired fierce opposition and support, say CQ Roll Call’s Legal Affairs writer Todd Ruger and Senior Political reporter Alex Roarty. Sessions’ hearing could also set the tone for Trump’s upcoming Supreme Court nomination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Dec 2016 19:14:53 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Even before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in, the Senate will move forward with a hearing on Trump’s nomination of Alabama Republican Sen. Jeff Sessions to head the Justice Department, which has already inspired fierce opposition and... Even before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in, the Senate will move forward with a hearing on Trump’s nomination of Alabama Republican Sen. Jeff Sessions to head the Justice Department, which has already inspired fierce opposition and support, say CQ Roll Call’s Legal Affairs writer Todd Ruger and Senior Political reporter Alex Roarty. Sessions’ hearing could also set the tone for Trump’s upcoming Supreme Court nomination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Even before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in, the Senate will move forward with a hearing on Trump’s nomination of Alabama Republican Sen. Jeff Sessions to head the Justice Department, which has already inspired fierce opposition and support, say CQ Roll Call’s Legal Affairs writer Todd Ruger and Senior Political reporter Alex Roarty. Sessions’ hearing could also set the tone for Trump’s upcoming Supreme Court nomination.

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]]> 918 no CIA Russian Hacking Assessment Roils Congress CQ Roll Call's National Security reporter Ryan Lucas explains how Republicans and Democrats reach sometimes conflicting conclusions about whether the Kremlin tried to throw the election to Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 Dec 2016 14:42:07 -0000 full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's National Security reporter Ryan Lucas explains how Republicans and Democrats reach sometimes conflicting conclusions about whether the Kremlin tried to throw the election to Donald Trump. CQ Roll Call's National Security reporter Ryan Lucas explains how Republicans and Democrats reach sometimes conflicting conclusions about whether the Kremlin tried to throw the election to Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's National Security reporter Ryan Lucas explains how Republicans and Democrats reach sometimes conflicting conclusions about whether the Kremlin tried to throw the election to Donald Trump.

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]]> 559 no Repealing Obamacare Could Undermine New Mental Health Initiative Democratic Congressman Frank Pallone of New Jersey discusses his fear that a bipartisan $6.3 billion health package that would also overhaul the mental health system could be undercut by GOP efforts to repeal the health care law. He tells CQ Roll Call’s Health reporter Andrew Siddons and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim that Medicaid cuts are of particular concern. Congress passed the bipartisan “21st Century Cures” bill, which would, among other things, provide extra money for brain research at the National Institutes of Health, help fight the opioid epidemic, fund Vice President Joe Biden’s ‘Moonshot’ cancer project and better integrate mental health care into standard medical practice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 Dec 2016 22:08:32 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Democratic Congressman Frank Pallone of New Jersey discusses his fear that a bipartisan $6.3 billion health package that would also overhaul the mental health system could be undercut by GOP efforts to repeal the health care law. He tells CQ Roll... Democratic Congressman Frank Pallone of New Jersey discusses his fear that a bipartisan $6.3 billion health package that would also overhaul the mental health system could be undercut by GOP efforts to repeal the health care law. He tells CQ Roll Call’s Health reporter Andrew Siddons and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim that Medicaid cuts are of particular concern. Congress passed the bipartisan “21st Century Cures” bill, which would, among other things, provide extra money for brain research at the National Institutes of Health, help fight the opioid epidemic, fund Vice President Joe Biden’s ‘Moonshot’ cancer project and better integrate mental health care into standard medical practice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Democratic Congressman Frank Pallone of New Jersey discusses his fear that a bipartisan $6.3 billion health package that would also overhaul the mental health system could be undercut by GOP efforts to repeal the health care law. He tells CQ Roll Call’s Health reporter Andrew Siddons and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim that Medicaid cuts are of particular concern. Congress passed the bipartisan “21st Century Cures” bill, which would, among other things, provide extra money for brain research at the National Institutes of Health, help fight the opioid epidemic, fund Vice President Joe Biden’s ‘Moonshot’ cancer project and better integrate mental health care into standard medical practice. 

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]]> 799 no Why Nancy Pelosi Will Have to Put Out Fires in Her Caucus She withstood a leadership challenge, but that doesn’t mean Nancy Pelosi can coast as the top Democrat in the House of Representatives, says CQ Roll Call’s Jason Dick.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 30 Nov 2016 23:08:11 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Week Ahead She withstood a leadership challenge, but that doesn’t mean Nancy Pelosi can coast as the top Democrat in the House of Representatives, says CQ Roll Call’s Jason Dick.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices She withstood a leadership challenge, but that doesn’t mean Nancy Pelosi can coast as the top Democrat in the House of Representatives, says CQ Roll Call’s Jason Dick. 

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]]> 577 no Pentagon Worried by Trump's Funding Request Congress has until Dec. 9 to pass a stopgap spending bill to keep the government running until President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in. But Trump has asked that the temporary spending bill be extended to March 31, a delay that would keep government funding at current levels. That would, among other things, constrain the Pentagon, explain CQ Roll Call's Budget and Economics Editor Jane Norman and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim. Listen to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 27 Nov 2016 22:39:36 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Congress has until Dec. 9 to pass a stopgap spending bill to keep the government running until President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in. But Trump has asked that the temporary spending bill be extended to March 31, a delay that would keep government... Congress has until Dec. 9 to pass a stopgap spending bill to keep the government running until President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in. But Trump has asked that the temporary spending bill be extended to March 31, a delay that would keep government funding at current levels. That would, among other things, constrain the Pentagon, explain CQ Roll Call's Budget and Economics Editor Jane Norman and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim. Listen to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress has until Dec. 9 to pass a stopgap spending bill to keep the government running until President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in. But Trump has asked that the temporary spending bill be extended to March 31, a delay that would keep government funding at current levels. That would, among other things, constrain the Pentagon, explain CQ Roll Call's Budget and Economics Editor Jane Norman and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim. Listen to find out more.

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]]> 547 no The GOP's Tool to Fast Track Trump’s Plans, Privatize Medicare Republican lawmakers could use a decades-old procedural maneuver, known as reconciliation, to bypass Democratic opposition and accelerate Donald Trump’s legislative initiatives. That could include cutting taxes, repealing parts of President Barrack Obama’s health care law, privatizing Medicare or turning Medicaid into a block grant to the states.  All they would need is a simple majority vote in the Senate. CQ Magazine deputy editor Shawn Zeller, CQ Roll Call’s Senate leadership reporter Bridget Bowman and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim explain how it could take shape.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:15:43 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Republican lawmakers could use a decades-old procedural maneuver, known as reconciliation, to bypass Democratic opposition and accelerate Donald Trump’s legislative initiatives. That could include cutting taxes, repealing parts of President Barrack... Republican lawmakers could use a decades-old procedural maneuver, known as reconciliation, to bypass Democratic opposition and accelerate Donald Trump’s legislative initiatives. That could include cutting taxes, repealing parts of President Barrack Obama’s health care law, privatizing Medicare or turning Medicaid into a block grant to the states.  All they would need is a simple majority vote in the Senate. CQ Magazine deputy editor Shawn Zeller, CQ Roll Call’s Senate leadership reporter Bridget Bowman and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim explain how it could take shape.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Republican lawmakers could use a decades-old procedural maneuver, known as reconciliation, to bypass Democratic opposition and accelerate Donald Trump’s legislative initiatives. That could include cutting taxes, repealing parts of President Barrack Obama’s health care law, privatizing Medicare or turning Medicaid into a block grant to the states.  All they would need is a simple majority vote in the Senate. CQ Magazine deputy editor Shawn Zeller, CQ Roll Call’s Senate leadership reporter Bridget Bowman and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim explain how it could take shape.   

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]]> 745 no Why Trump’s Drive to Replace Obamacare Faces a Bumpy Ride With control of the White House and Congress, Republicans can easily repeal big parts of President Obama’s health care law, but finding alternatives could prove to be a political minefield, say CQ Roll Call health reporter Erin Mershon and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Nov 2016 17:01:51 -0000 full CQ Roll Call With control of the White House and Congress, Republicans can easily repeal big parts of President Obama’s health care law, but finding alternatives could prove to be a political minefield, say CQ Roll Call health reporter Erin Mershon and Managing... With control of the White House and Congress, Republicans can easily repeal big parts of President Obama’s health care law, but finding alternatives could prove to be a political minefield, say CQ Roll Call health reporter Erin Mershon and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With control of the White House and Congress, Republicans can easily repeal big parts of President Obama’s health care law, but finding alternatives could prove to be a political minefield, say CQ Roll Call health reporter Erin Mershon and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim.

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]]> 677 no President-elect Trump:Now Comes the Hard Part President-elect Donald Trump will have to rely on some key congressional players to ease his transition into the White House, say CQ Roll Call’s Chief Content Officer David Ellis and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim. Also, what went wrong for Democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Nov 2016 23:14:48 -0000 full CQ Roll Call President-elect Donald Trump will have to rely on some key congressional players to ease his transition into the White House, say CQ Roll Call’s Chief Content Officer David Ellis and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim. Also, what went wrong for... President-elect Donald Trump will have to rely on some key congressional players to ease his transition into the White House, say CQ Roll Call’s Chief Content Officer David Ellis and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim. Also, what went wrong for Democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President-elect Donald Trump will have to rely on some key congressional players to ease his transition into the White House, say CQ Roll Call’s Chief Content Officer David Ellis and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim. Also, what went wrong for Democrats.

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]]> 662 no Trump Effect Could Be Felt Long After Election Day Roll Call columnists Patricia Murphy and Matt Lewis reflect on the nasty presidential campaign, how it changed some of the norms of politics and the role Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York could play as Democratic leader if Hillary Clinton wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Nov 2016 15:44:38 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Roll Call columnists Patricia Murphy and Matt Lewis reflect on the nasty presidential campaign, how it changed some of the norms of politics and the role Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York could play as Democratic leader if Hillary Clinton wins. Roll Call columnists Patricia Murphy and Matt Lewis reflect on the nasty presidential campaign, how it changed some of the norms of politics and the role Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York could play as Democratic leader if Hillary Clinton wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Roll Call columnists Patricia Murphy and Matt Lewis reflect on the nasty presidential campaign, how it changed some of the norms of politics and the role Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York could play as Democratic leader if Hillary Clinton wins.

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]]> 958 no Seven Cliffhanger Races That Will Decide Which Party Takes the Senate The outcome of tight Senate races in Indiana, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin will determine which party controls the Senate, says CQ Roll Call senior political reporter Alex Roarty. Also, if Democrats pick up four seats and Hillary Clinton wins, it would make New York Sen. Charles E. Schumer the Senate majority leader, who could reach out to Republicans on issues such as immigration and an overhaul of the tax code, reports Senate leadership reporter Bridget Bowman.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Nov 2016 20:15:52 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The outcome of tight Senate races in Indiana, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin will determine which party controls the Senate, says CQ Roll Call senior political reporter Alex Roarty. Also, if Democrats pick... The outcome of tight Senate races in Indiana, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin will determine which party controls the Senate, says CQ Roll Call senior political reporter Alex Roarty. Also, if Democrats pick up four seats and Hillary Clinton wins, it would make New York Sen. Charles E. Schumer the Senate majority leader, who could reach out to Republicans on issues such as immigration and an overhaul of the tax code, reports Senate leadership reporter Bridget Bowman.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The outcome of tight Senate races in Indiana, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin will determine which party controls the Senate, says CQ Roll Call senior political reporter Alex Roarty. Also, if Democrats pick up four seats and Hillary Clinton wins, it would make New York Sen. Charles E. Schumer the Senate majority leader, who could reach out to Republicans on issues such as immigration and an overhaul of the tax code, reports Senate leadership reporter Bridget Bowman.

 

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]]> 843 no Obamacare Premium Hikes a Headache for Policymakers CQ Roll Call's Erin Mershon goes beyond the headlines and breaks down in detail why insurance is going to cost more next year under the 2010 health care law -- and whether Congress or the next administration can step in to fix it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Oct 2016 21:13:15 -0000 full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's Erin Mershon goes beyond the headlines and breaks down in detail why insurance is going to cost more next year under the 2010 health care law -- and whether Congress or the next administration can step in to fix it.  CQ Roll Call's Erin Mershon goes beyond the headlines and breaks down in detail why insurance is going to cost more next year under the 2010 health care law -- and whether Congress or the next administration can step in to fix it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's Erin Mershon goes beyond the headlines and breaks down in detail why insurance is going to cost more next year under the 2010 health care law -- and whether Congress or the next administration can step in to fix it. 

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]]> 910 no The Next U.S. President's Challenges in Iraq and Syria The U.S.-backed military campaign in Iraq to drive the Islamic State from the city of Mosul is expected to succeed, but it could open the door to a host of problems the next U.S. administration will have to tackle, says Paul Salem of the Middle East Institute. In a conversation with CQ Roll Call’s National Security reporter Ryan Lucas and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim, Salem explains the complications hindering stability in Iraq, including the conflict in Syria, where U.S. diplomatic efforts face challenges from an assortment of players, including Russia and Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Oct 2016 16:02:09 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The U.S.-backed military campaign in Iraq to drive the Islamic State from the city of Mosul is expected to succeed, but it could open the door to a host of problems the next U.S. administration will have to tackle, says Paul Salem of the Middle East... The U.S.-backed military campaign in Iraq to drive the Islamic State from the city of Mosul is expected to succeed, but it could open the door to a host of problems the next U.S. administration will have to tackle, says Paul Salem of the Middle East Institute. In a conversation with CQ Roll Call’s National Security reporter Ryan Lucas and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim, Salem explains the complications hindering stability in Iraq, including the conflict in Syria, where U.S. diplomatic efforts face challenges from an assortment of players, including Russia and Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The U.S.-backed military campaign in Iraq to drive the Islamic State from the city of Mosul is expected to succeed, but it could open the door to a host of problems the next U.S. administration will have to tackle, says Paul Salem of the Middle East Institute. In a conversation with CQ Roll Call’s National Security reporter Ryan Lucas and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim, Salem explains the complications hindering stability in Iraq, including the conflict in Syria, where U.S. diplomatic efforts face challenges from an assortment of players, including Russia and Iran.

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]]> 1277 no Women Could Make Up a Quarter of the Senate Next Year If Democrats sweep on Election Day, the group of newly elected U.S. senators will be  disproportionately female, better educated and not as white as the current Senate, says Roll Call senior editor David Hawkings. Find out who are the likely newcomers that will add a touch of diversity to the chamber that has been dominated by white, middle age or older men.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Oct 2016 22:14:23 -0000 full CQ Roll Call If Democrats sweep on Election Day, the group of newly elected U.S. senators will be  disproportionately female, better educated and not as white as the current Senate, says Roll Call senior editor David Hawkings. Find out who are the likely... If Democrats sweep on Election Day, the group of newly elected U.S. senators will be  disproportionately female, better educated and not as white as the current Senate, says Roll Call senior editor David Hawkings. Find out who are the likely newcomers that will add a touch of diversity to the chamber that has been dominated by white, middle age or older men.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices If Democrats sweep on Election Day, the group of newly elected U.S. senators will be  disproportionately female, better educated and not as white as the current Senate, says Roll Call senior editor David Hawkings. Find out who are the likely newcomers that will add a touch of diversity to the chamber that has been dominated by white, middle age or older men.    

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]]> 413 no GOP Assesses Damage After Trump’s Lewd Comments Republicans are polling to see if their House and Senate candidates have been tainted by Donald Trump’s crude comments about women captured on video, says CQ Roll Call’s Elections editor Nathan Gonzales. Political Reporter Simone Pathe is watching the most vulnerable House Republicans and Missouri’s Sen. Roy Blunt, whose surprisingly competitive race is trending in the wrong direction for the GOP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Oct 2016 17:37:10 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Republicans are polling to see if their House and Senate candidates have been tainted by Donald Trump’s crude comments about women captured on video, says CQ Roll Call’s Elections editor Nathan Gonzales. Political Reporter Simone Pathe is watching... Republicans are polling to see if their House and Senate candidates have been tainted by Donald Trump’s crude comments about women captured on video, says CQ Roll Call’s Elections editor Nathan Gonzales. Political Reporter Simone Pathe is watching the most vulnerable House Republicans and Missouri’s Sen. Roy Blunt, whose surprisingly competitive race is trending in the wrong direction for the GOP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Republicans are polling to see if their House and Senate candidates have been tainted by Donald Trump’s crude comments about women captured on video, says CQ Roll Call’s Elections editor Nathan Gonzales. Political Reporter Simone Pathe is watching the most vulnerable House Republicans and Missouri’s Sen. Roy Blunt, whose surprisingly competitive race is trending in the wrong direction for the GOP.

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]]> 762 no How Republicans Can Lose the Senate Get an insider’s take on the cliffhanger battles in the six states that will determine control of the Senate with Roll Call’s Nathan Gonzales and representatives from two of the largest Republican and Democratic Super PACs. Ian Prior from Senate Leadership Fund and Shripal Shah from Senate Majority PAC take us behind-the-scenes in the Super PAC world and discuss their ad strategy. #Nevada, #Missouri, #NorthCarolina, #NewHampshire, #Pennsylvania, #Indiana     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 Oct 2016 17:26:33 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Get an insider’s take on the cliffhanger battles in the six states that will determine control of the Senate with Roll Call’s Nathan Gonzales and representatives from two of the largest Republican and Democratic Super PACs. Ian Prior from... Get an insider’s take on the cliffhanger battles in the six states that will determine control of the Senate with Roll Call’s Nathan Gonzales and representatives from two of the largest Republican and Democratic Super PACs. Ian Prior from Senate Leadership Fund and Shripal Shah from Senate Majority PAC take us behind-the-scenes in the Super PAC world and discuss their ad strategy. #Nevada, #Missouri, #NorthCarolina, #NewHampshire, #Pennsylvania, #Indiana     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get an insider’s take on the cliffhanger battles in the six states that will determine control of the Senate with Roll Call’s Nathan Gonzales and representatives from two of the largest Republican and Democratic Super PACs. Ian Prior from Senate Leadership Fund and Shripal Shah from Senate Majority PAC take us behind-the-scenes in the Super PAC world and discuss their ad strategy. #Nevada, #Missouri, #NorthCarolina, #NewHampshire, #Pennsylvania, #Indiana    

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]]> 968 no Thorny Issues Await a Divided Supreme Court The Supreme Court begins its new term with several hot-button issues to consider, says CQ Roll Call's Legal Affairs writer Todd Ruger. A justice to watch is Stephen Breyer, who could play a pivotal role on the short-handed court in deciding transgender bathroom rights, redistricting and how it affects voting and immigration law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 Sep 2016 19:16:46 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Supreme Court begins its new term with several hot-button issues to consider, says CQ Roll Call's Legal Affairs writer Todd Ruger. A justice to watch is Stephen Breyer, who could play a pivotal role on the short-handed court in deciding... The Supreme Court begins its new term with several hot-button issues to consider, says CQ Roll Call's Legal Affairs writer Todd Ruger. A justice to watch is Stephen Breyer, who could play a pivotal role on the short-handed court in deciding transgender bathroom rights, redistricting and how it affects voting and immigration law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Supreme Court begins its new term with several hot-button issues to consider, says CQ Roll Call's Legal Affairs writer Todd Ruger. A justice to watch is Stephen Breyer, who could play a pivotal role on the short-handed court in deciding transgender bathroom rights, redistricting and how it affects voting and immigration law.

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]]> 859 no Flint Aid Averts Government Shutdown A deal to fund the government until December 9 all came down to House Republicans giving in to Democratic demands to help Flint, Michigan, address its contaminated water crisis. CQ Roll Call’s Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Budget and Economy editor Jane Norman break down the late night deals and what happens after the government once again runs out of money on December  9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Sep 2016 23:04:08 -0000 full CQ Roll Call A deal to fund the government until December 9 all came down to House Republicans giving in to Democratic demands to help Flint, Michigan, address its contaminated water crisis. CQ Roll Call’s Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Budget and Economy... A deal to fund the government until December 9 all came down to House Republicans giving in to Democratic demands to help Flint, Michigan, address its contaminated water crisis. CQ Roll Call’s Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Budget and Economy editor Jane Norman break down the late night deals and what happens after the government once again runs out of money on December  9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A deal to fund the government until December 9 all came down to House Republicans giving in to Democratic demands to help Flint, Michigan, address its contaminated water crisis. CQ Roll Call’s Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Budget and Economy editor Jane Norman break down the late night deals and what happens after the government once again runs out of money on December  9.

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]]> 574 no Clinton, Trump Battle on Long Island Jonathan Allen, Roll Call columnist and co-author of the New York Times best-seller HRC:State Secrets and the Rebirth of Hillary Clinton, sets up Monday night's first presidential debate, discussing what Hillary Clinton needs to do to keep Donald Trump off balance, and what Trump must do to appear presidential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Sep 2016 14:12:52 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Jonathan Allen, Roll Call columnist and co-author of the New York Times best-seller HRC:State Secrets and the Rebirth of Hillary Clinton, sets up Monday night's first presidential debate, discussing what Hillary Clinton needs to do to keep Donald... Jonathan Allen, Roll Call columnist and co-author of the New York Times best-seller HRC:State Secrets and the Rebirth of Hillary Clinton, sets up Monday night's first presidential debate, discussing what Hillary Clinton needs to do to keep Donald Trump off balance, and what Trump must do to appear presidential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jonathan Allen, Roll Call columnist and co-author of the New York Times best-seller HRC:State Secrets and the Rebirth of Hillary Clinton, sets up Monday night's first presidential debate, discussing what Hillary Clinton needs to do to keep Donald Trump off balance, and what Trump must do to appear presidential.

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]]> 494 no Government Stopgap & Impeaching The Tax Guy With fewer than two weeks left to fund the government past the Sept. 30 end of the fiscal year, deal-making in Congress is in overdrive, says CQ Roll Call’s Budget reporter Jennifer Shutt. Lawmakers will have to overcome a slew of sticking points to provide money to combat the Zika virus. They'll also have to decide whether to prevent the Oct. 1 transfer of internet functions from a U.S. group to a global body. Adding to the mix, says CQ Roll Call’s Lindsey McPherson, is an effort by conservatives to impeach the IRS chief.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Sep 2016 19:59:14 -0000 full CQ Roll Call With fewer than two weeks left to fund the government past the Sept. 30 end of the fiscal year, deal-making in Congress is in overdrive, says CQ Roll Call’s Budget reporter Jennifer Shutt. Lawmakers will have to overcome a slew of sticking points to... With fewer than two weeks left to fund the government past the Sept. 30 end of the fiscal year, deal-making in Congress is in overdrive, says CQ Roll Call’s Budget reporter Jennifer Shutt. Lawmakers will have to overcome a slew of sticking points to provide money to combat the Zika virus. They'll also have to decide whether to prevent the Oct. 1 transfer of internet functions from a U.S. group to a global body. Adding to the mix, says CQ Roll Call’s Lindsey McPherson, is an effort by conservatives to impeach the IRS chief.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With fewer than two weeks left to fund the government past the Sept. 30 end of the fiscal year, deal-making in Congress is in overdrive, says CQ Roll Call’s Budget reporter Jennifer Shutt. Lawmakers will have to overcome a slew of sticking points to provide money to combat the Zika virus. They'll also have to decide whether to prevent the Oct. 1 transfer of internet functions from a U.S. group to a global body. Adding to the mix, says CQ Roll Call’s Lindsey McPherson, is an effort by conservatives to impeach the IRS chief. 

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]]> 661 no GOP Tries to Defang Agency That Fined Wells Fargo The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau created after the 2008 financial crisis just fined Wells Fargo millions of dollars for creating unauthorized accounts for 1.5 million customers, but Republicans in Congress want to strip it of its powers. Listen to CQ Roll Call’s Financial Services reporter Doug Sword and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim explain why.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 Sep 2016 19:47:46 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau created after the 2008 financial crisis just fined Wells Fargo millions of dollars for creating unauthorized accounts for 1.5 million customers, but Republicans in Congress want to strip it of its powers.... The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau created after the 2008 financial crisis just fined Wells Fargo millions of dollars for creating unauthorized accounts for 1.5 million customers, but Republicans in Congress want to strip it of its powers. Listen to CQ Roll Call’s Financial Services reporter Doug Sword and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim explain why.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau created after the 2008 financial crisis just fined Wells Fargo millions of dollars for creating unauthorized accounts for 1.5 million customers, but Republicans in Congress want to strip it of its powers. Listen to CQ Roll Call’s Financial Services reporter Doug Sword and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim explain why. 

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]]> 490 no Funding Feud, Political Plotting & Deadly Drugs Three weeks before the government runs out of money, Congress has two options: a three-month extension of current spending favored by most lawmakers or a six-month fix pushed by a group of House conservatives, says CQ Roll Call’s Budget and Economics editor Jane Norman. Each option has political advantages and pitfalls, which CQ Roll Call’s senior editor David Hawkings spells out. On another front, soon after lawmakers passed a bill to deal with the epidemic of opioid abuse, CQ Roll Call's health reporter Andrew Siddons says they’re now confronted with the dangerous presence of lab-made synthetic drugs like fentanyl, blamed for hundreds of overdoses, including that of music icon Prince.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Sep 2016 18:35:12 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Three weeks before the government runs out of money, Congress has two options: a three-month extension of current spending favored by most lawmakers or a six-month fix pushed by a group of House conservatives, says CQ Roll Call’s Budget and... Three weeks before the government runs out of money, Congress has two options: a three-month extension of current spending favored by most lawmakers or a six-month fix pushed by a group of House conservatives, says CQ Roll Call’s Budget and Economics editor Jane Norman. Each option has political advantages and pitfalls, which CQ Roll Call’s senior editor David Hawkings spells out. On another front, soon after lawmakers passed a bill to deal with the epidemic of opioid abuse, CQ Roll Call's health reporter Andrew Siddons says they’re now confronted with the dangerous presence of lab-made synthetic drugs like fentanyl, blamed for hundreds of overdoses, including that of music icon Prince.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Three weeks before the government runs out of money, Congress has two options: a three-month extension of current spending favored by most lawmakers or a six-month fix pushed by a group of House conservatives, says CQ Roll Call’s Budget and Economics editor Jane Norman. Each option has political advantages and pitfalls, which CQ Roll Call’s senior editor David Hawkings spells out. On another front, soon after lawmakers passed a bill to deal with the epidemic of opioid abuse, CQ Roll Call's health reporter Andrew Siddons says they’re now confronted with the dangerous presence of lab-made synthetic drugs like fentanyl, blamed for hundreds of overdoses, including that of music icon Prince. 

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]]> 800 no Spending Fights Await Lawmakers & Anti-Establishment Fervor Doesn't Trickle Down Ballot With little possibility of any of the 12 spending bills getting done to prevent a government shutdown, lawmakers return to consider stopgap tricks to fund the government beyond September 30. The question is for how long, says CQ Roll Call’s Ryan McCrimmon. Simone Path reports that despite the rise of anti-establishment candidates like Bernie Sanders and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, voters in primary races picked the most established of candidates, Marco Rubio and John McCain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 31 Aug 2016 22:12:23 -0000 full CQ Roll Call With little possibility of any of the 12 spending bills getting done to prevent a government shutdown, lawmakers return to consider stopgap tricks to fund the government beyond September 30. The question is for how long, says CQ Roll Call’s... With little possibility of any of the 12 spending bills getting done to prevent a government shutdown, lawmakers return to consider stopgap tricks to fund the government beyond September 30. The question is for how long, says CQ Roll Call’s Ryan McCrimmon. Simone Path reports that despite the rise of anti-establishment candidates like Bernie Sanders and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, voters in primary races picked the most established of candidates, Marco Rubio and John McCain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With little possibility of any of the 12 spending bills getting done to prevent a government shutdown, lawmakers return to consider stopgap tricks to fund the government beyond September 30. The question is for how long, says CQ Roll Call’s Ryan McCrimmon. Simone Path reports that despite the rise of anti-establishment candidates like Bernie Sanders and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, voters in primary races picked the most established of candidates, Marco Rubio and John McCain.

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]]> 666 no Congress' Geek Caucus Tackles Tech Congress is grappling with a plethora of technology-related legislation that appears to be headed nowhere fast, in part because of concerns over security and privacy. The Internet of Things Caucus hopes to provide a bridge for understanding the issues at stake when it comes to technology policy – and find areas where lawmakers can work together, says CQ Roll Call’s technology reporter Alisha Green. #DarrellIssa #SuzanDelBene   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 12 Aug 2016 16:43:20 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Congress is grappling with a plethora of technology-related legislation that appears to be headed nowhere fast, in part because of concerns over security and privacy. The Internet of Things Caucus hopes to provide a bridge for understanding the issues... Congress is grappling with a plethora of technology-related legislation that appears to be headed nowhere fast, in part because of concerns over security and privacy. The Internet of Things Caucus hopes to provide a bridge for understanding the issues at stake when it comes to technology policy – and find areas where lawmakers can work together, says CQ Roll Call’s technology reporter Alisha Green. #DarrellIssa #SuzanDelBene   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress is grappling with a plethora of technology-related legislation that appears to be headed nowhere fast, in part because of concerns over security and privacy. The Internet of Things Caucus hopes to provide a bridge for understanding the issues at stake when it comes to technology policy – and find areas where lawmakers can work together, says CQ Roll Call’s technology reporter Alisha Green. #DarrellIssa #SuzanDelBene  

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]]> 496 no How to Dump Trump Many have asked what it would take to remove Donald Trump from the GOP ticket and nominate a new presidential candidate. CQ Roll Call’s senior Senate reporter Niels Lesniewski and managing editor Adriel Bettelheim lay out how it could be done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Aug 2016 17:48:21 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Many have asked what it would take to remove Donald Trump from the GOP ticket and nominate a new presidential candidate. CQ Roll Call’s senior Senate reporter Niels Lesniewski and managing editor Adriel Bettelheim lay out how it could be done. Many have asked what it would take to remove Donald Trump from the GOP ticket and nominate a new presidential candidate. CQ Roll Call’s senior Senate reporter Niels Lesniewski and managing editor Adriel Bettelheim lay out how it could be done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Many have asked what it would take to remove Donald Trump from the GOP ticket and nominate a new presidential candidate. CQ Roll Call’s senior Senate reporter Niels Lesniewski and managing editor Adriel Bettelheim lay out how it could be done.

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]]> 406 no Is Russia Trying to Manipulate the U.S. Elections? The alleged hacking of Democratic party computer systems by Russian interests pose a dilemma for U.S. officials tasked with looking for the source of the infiltration and coming up with a response. CQ Roll Call’s national security reporter Ryan Lucas, political editor David Hawkings and managing editor Adriel Bettelheim unravel the web of intrigue.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 01 Aug 2016 22:38:22 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The alleged hacking of Democratic party computer systems by Russian interests pose a dilemma for U.S. officials tasked with looking for the source of the infiltration and coming up with a response. CQ Roll Call’s national security reporter Ryan... The alleged hacking of Democratic party computer systems by Russian interests pose a dilemma for U.S. officials tasked with looking for the source of the infiltration and coming up with a response. CQ Roll Call’s national security reporter Ryan Lucas, political editor David Hawkings and managing editor Adriel Bettelheim unravel the web of intrigue.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The alleged hacking of Democratic party computer systems by Russian interests pose a dilemma for U.S. officials tasked with looking for the source of the infiltration and coming up with a response. CQ Roll Call’s national security reporter Ryan Lucas, political editor David Hawkings and managing editor Adriel Bettelheim unravel the web of intrigue.  

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]]> 743 no TPP Trade Pact Drives Wedge in Democratic Party   The 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement has become a thorny issue for presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and her Democratic Party, says CQ Roll Call’s trade reporter Ellyn Ferguson, who explains in detail what’s at stake.  Donald Trump’s and Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign rhetoric has emboldened anti-TPP activists, who have turned a usually wonky debate to a national conversation that transcends party politics.     Photo: By Bill Clark/CQcRollcCall    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 Jul 2016 20:35:33 -0000 full CQ Roll Call   The 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement has become a thorny issue for presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and her Democratic Party, says CQ Roll Call’s trade reporter Ellyn Ferguson, who explains in detail what’s...   The 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement has become a thorny issue for presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and her Democratic Party, says CQ Roll Call’s trade reporter Ellyn Ferguson, who explains in detail what’s at stake.  Donald Trump’s and Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign rhetoric has emboldened anti-TPP activists, who have turned a usually wonky debate to a national conversation that transcends party politics.     Photo: By Bill Clark/CQcRollcCall    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices   The 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement has become a thorny issue for presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and her Democratic Party, says CQ Roll Call’s trade reporter Ellyn Ferguson, who explains in detail what’s at stake.  Donald Trump’s and Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign rhetoric has emboldened anti-TPP activists, who have turned a usually wonky debate to a national conversation that transcends party politics.     Photo: By Bill Clark/CQcRollcCall   

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]]> 743 no After Political Stars Set Stage, Hillary Clinton Moves Into History's Spotlight The third night of the Democratic National Convention was devoted to A-list speakers –from President Barack Obama to former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg - whose rousing speeches were filled with praise for Hillary Clinton and with sharp attacks against the Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. CQ Roll Call’s Chief Content officer David Ellis sums up what the water-cooler talk will be about today and what he expects of Clinton, poised to accept the Democratic nomination. Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call:Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton joins President Barack Obama on stage after his speech to the Democratic National Convention July 27, 2016.  See more at: http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/amid-tight-race-obama-passes-torch-clinton#sthash.sAaINUEk.dpuf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 28 Jul 2016 11:55:23 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The third night of the Democratic National Convention was devoted to A-list speakers –from President Barack Obama to former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg - whose rousing speeches were filled with praise for Hillary Clinton and with... The third night of the Democratic National Convention was devoted to A-list speakers –from President Barack Obama to former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg - whose rousing speeches were filled with praise for Hillary Clinton and with sharp attacks against the Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. CQ Roll Call’s Chief Content officer David Ellis sums up what the water-cooler talk will be about today and what he expects of Clinton, poised to accept the Democratic nomination. Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call:Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton joins President Barack Obama on stage after his speech to the Democratic National Convention July 27, 2016.  See more at: http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/amid-tight-race-obama-passes-torch-clinton#sthash.sAaINUEk.dpuf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The third night of the Democratic National Convention was devoted to A-list speakers –from President Barack Obama to former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg - whose rousing speeches were filled with praise for Hillary Clinton and with sharp attacks against the Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. CQ Roll Call’s Chief Content officer David Ellis sums up what the water-cooler talk will be about today and what he expects of Clinton, poised to accept the Democratic nomination. Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call:Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton joins President Barack Obama on stage after his speech to the Democratic National Convention July 27, 2016.  See more at: http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/amid-tight-race-obama-passes-torch-clinton#sthash.sAaINUEk.dpuf

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]]> 332 no Democrats Look to Obama to Cap Unity Bid After Historic Hillary Clinton Nomination From Philadelphia, CQ Roll Call’s Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Senior Editor David Hawkings recap and reflect on the historic events on the second day of the Democratic National Convention and look ahead to Wednesday when President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are scheduled to speak.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Jul 2016 11:32:20 -0000 full CQ Roll Call From Philadelphia, CQ Roll Call’s Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Senior Editor David Hawkings recap and reflect on the historic events on the second day of the Democratic National Convention and look ahead to Wednesday... From Philadelphia, CQ Roll Call’s Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Senior Editor David Hawkings recap and reflect on the historic events on the second day of the Democratic National Convention and look ahead to Wednesday when President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are scheduled to speak.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices From Philadelphia, CQ Roll Call’s Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Senior Editor David Hawkings recap and reflect on the historic events on the second day of the Democratic National Convention and look ahead to Wednesday when President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are scheduled to speak.   

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]]> 325 no First Lady, Sanders Make Case for Clinton Amid Rebellious Bernie Supporters Catch up on the tumultuous first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia with CQ Roll Call's Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Elections Editor Nathan Gonzales, who tells us what to look for Tuesday.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Jul 2016 10:56:36 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Catch up on the tumultuous first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia with CQ Roll Call's Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Elections Editor Nathan Gonzales, who tells us what to look for Tuesday.   Catch up on the tumultuous first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia with CQ Roll Call's Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Elections Editor Nathan Gonzales, who tells us what to look for Tuesday.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Catch up on the tumultuous first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia with CQ Roll Call's Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Elections Editor Nathan Gonzales, who tells us what to look for Tuesday.  

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]]> 282 no How Women Can Help Clinton Win. And It's Not What You Think. With the Democratic National Convention ahead, CQ Roll Call’s Adriel Bettelheim and Shawn Zeller look at how much feminism will propel Hillary Clinton to victory this November. At the same time, sexism is unlikely to deny her the job. Find out why. @HillaryClinton, @realDonaldTrump @cqnow, @rollcall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Jul 2016 12:14:20 -0000 full CQ Roll Call With the Democratic National Convention ahead, CQ Roll Call’s Adriel Bettelheim and Shawn Zeller look at how much feminism will propel Hillary Clinton to victory this November. At the same time, sexism is unlikely to deny her the job. Find out... With the Democratic National Convention ahead, CQ Roll Call’s Adriel Bettelheim and Shawn Zeller look at how much feminism will propel Hillary Clinton to victory this November. At the same time, sexism is unlikely to deny her the job. Find out why. @HillaryClinton, @realDonaldTrump @cqnow, @rollcall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With the Democratic National Convention ahead, CQ Roll Call’s Adriel Bettelheim and Shawn Zeller look at how much feminism will propel Hillary Clinton to victory this November. At the same time, sexism is unlikely to deny her the job. Find out why. @HillaryClinton, @realDonaldTrump @cqnow, @rollcall

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]]> 484 no Cruz Douses Republican Talk of Unity Texas Sen Ted. Cruz has cast a shadow over the last day of the Republican National Convention after he was booed off stage Wednesday night for refusing to endorse Donald Trump for president. This memorable moment also overshadowed the acceptance speech of Trump’s vice presidential nominee Mike Pence. CQ Roll Call’s Elections Editor Nathan Gonzales says Trump’s onetime campaign foe “overplayed his hand, he looks like a sore loser.’’ It’s a sentiment echoed by others as Trump is set to accept the GOP’s nomination for president.  Gonzales is also Editor & Publisher of The Rothenberg & Gonzales Political Report. @nathanlgonzales @cqnow @rollcall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Jul 2016 11:06:40 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Texas Sen Ted. Cruz has cast a shadow over the last day of the Republican National Convention after he was booed off stage Wednesday night for refusing to endorse Donald Trump for president. This memorable moment also overshadowed the... Texas Sen Ted. Cruz has cast a shadow over the last day of the Republican National Convention after he was booed off stage Wednesday night for refusing to endorse Donald Trump for president. This memorable moment also overshadowed the acceptance speech of Trump’s vice presidential nominee Mike Pence. CQ Roll Call’s Elections Editor Nathan Gonzales says Trump’s onetime campaign foe “overplayed his hand, he looks like a sore loser.’’ It’s a sentiment echoed by others as Trump is set to accept the GOP’s nomination for president.  Gonzales is also Editor & Publisher of The Rothenberg & Gonzales Political Report. @nathanlgonzales @cqnow @rollcall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Texas Sen Ted. Cruz has cast a shadow over the last day of the Republican National Convention after he was booed off stage Wednesday night for refusing to endorse Donald Trump for president. This memorable moment also overshadowed the acceptance speech of Trump’s vice presidential nominee Mike Pence. CQ Roll Call’s Elections Editor Nathan Gonzales says Trump’s onetime campaign foe “overplayed his hand, he looks like a sore loser.’’ It’s a sentiment echoed by others as Trump is set to accept the GOP’s nomination for president.  Gonzales is also Editor & Publisher of The Rothenberg & Gonzales Political Report. @nathanlgonzales @cqnow @rollcall

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]]> 344 no Congressional Leaders Call for Unity, Give Trump Tepid Support Amid the bluster Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention, there was also another message, says senior CQ Roll Call Editor David Hawkings. Republican Congressional leaders stressed the need to maintain control of the House and Senate so they could work with the GOP nominee Donald Trump to enact conservative policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Jul 2016 11:16:21 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Amid the bluster Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention, there was also another message, says senior CQ Roll Call Editor David Hawkings. Republican Congressional leaders stressed the need to maintain control of the House and Senate so... Amid the bluster Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention, there was also another message, says senior CQ Roll Call Editor David Hawkings. Republican Congressional leaders stressed the need to maintain control of the House and Senate so they could work with the GOP nominee Donald Trump to enact conservative policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Amid the bluster Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention, there was also another message, says senior CQ Roll Call Editor David Hawkings. Republican Congressional leaders stressed the need to maintain control of the House and Senate so they could work with the GOP nominee Donald Trump to enact conservative policies.

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]]> 257 no Echoes of Michelle Obama in Melania Trump's RNC Speech     Controversy hung over the opening night of the Republican National Convention as parts of Melania Trump's speech were nearly identical to one Michelle Obama delivered in 2008. Anti-Trump delegates also unsuccessfully challenged convention rules. CQ News Director, Steve Komarow, gives us a preview of what's ahead on day two of the RNC with House Speaker Paul Ryan due up. "There is no place for him to hide,'' Komarow says. http://admin.rollcall.com/video/rnc_day_one_highlights_and_a_look_ahead#sthash.iR27Yu4v.dpuf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Jul 2016 10:55:36 -0000 full CQ Roll Call     Controversy hung over the opening night of the Republican National Convention as parts of Melania Trump's speech were nearly identical to one Michelle Obama delivered in 2008. Anti-Trump delegates also unsuccessfully challenged...     Controversy hung over the opening night of the Republican National Convention as parts of Melania Trump's speech were nearly identical to one Michelle Obama delivered in 2008. Anti-Trump delegates also unsuccessfully challenged convention rules. CQ News Director, Steve Komarow, gives us a preview of what's ahead on day two of the RNC with House Speaker Paul Ryan due up. "There is no place for him to hide,'' Komarow says. http://admin.rollcall.com/video/rnc_day_one_highlights_and_a_look_ahead#sthash.iR27Yu4v.dpuf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  

 

Controversy hung over the opening night of the Republican National Convention as parts of Melania Trump's speech were nearly identical to one Michelle Obama delivered in 2008. Anti-Trump delegates also unsuccessfully challenged convention rules. CQ News Director, Steve Komarow, gives us a preview of what's ahead on day two of the RNC with House Speaker Paul Ryan due up. "There is no place for him to hide,'' Komarow says.

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]]> 302 no How White Voters Can Elect Trump President To kick off our Republican National Convention coverage, CQ Roll Call's Adriel Bettelheim and CQ Magazine Senior Editor Shawn Zeller consider where Donald Trump could pick up white-voter support to clinch the presidency. If Trump is able to increase the GOP share of the white vote by five percentage points more than Mitt Romney won in 2012, even while holding the strong minority vote for Obama that year steady, the mogul will win. Plus, some of the reasons why Trump picked Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Jul 2016 14:32:12 -0000 full CQ Roll Call To kick off our Republican National Convention coverage, CQ Roll Call's Adriel Bettelheim and CQ Magazine Senior Editor Shawn Zeller consider where Donald Trump could pick up white-voter support to clinch the presidency. If Trump is able to... To kick off our Republican National Convention coverage, CQ Roll Call's Adriel Bettelheim and CQ Magazine Senior Editor Shawn Zeller consider where Donald Trump could pick up white-voter support to clinch the presidency. If Trump is able to increase the GOP share of the white vote by five percentage points more than Mitt Romney won in 2012, even while holding the strong minority vote for Obama that year steady, the mogul will win. Plus, some of the reasons why Trump picked Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To kick off our Republican National Convention coverage, CQ Roll Call's Adriel Bettelheim and CQ Magazine Senior Editor Shawn Zeller consider where Donald Trump could pick up white-voter support to clinch the presidency. If Trump is able to increase the GOP share of the white vote by five percentage points more than Mitt Romney won in 2012, even while holding the strong minority vote for Obama that year steady, the mogul will win. Plus, some of the reasons why Trump picked Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate.

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]]> 543 no Conservatives Ready to Surrender Passing Spending Bills Congress has been unable thus far to send the president any of the 12 spending bills to stave off a government shutdown Sept. 30 and lawmakers are preparing to punt yet again, says CQ Roll Call’s appropriations reporter Ryan McCrimmon. Andrew Siddons zeros in on the obstacles lawmakers face coming up with a plan to fight the prescription painkiller epidemic across the country. Jacob Fischler explains how a plan to make air traffic control a quasi-governmental outfit did not make it into legislation to extend FAA operations. He also lists the air carriers poised to fly to Cuba. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Jul 2016 21:22:07 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Week Ahead Congress has been unable thus far to send the president any of the 12 spending bills to stave off a government shutdown Sept. 30 and lawmakers are preparing to punt yet again, says CQ Roll Call’s appropriations reporter Ryan McCrimmon. Andrew Siddons zeros in on the obstacles lawmakers face coming up with a plan to fight the prescription painkiller epidemic across the country. Jacob Fischler explains how a plan to make air traffic control a quasi-governmental outfit did not make it into legislation to extend FAA operations. He also lists the air carriers poised to fly to Cuba. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress has been unable thus far to send the president any of the 12 spending bills to stave off a government shutdown Sept. 30 and lawmakers are preparing to punt yet again, says CQ Roll Call’s appropriations reporter Ryan McCrimmon. Andrew Siddons zeros in on the obstacles lawmakers face coming up with a plan to fight the prescription painkiller epidemic across the country. Jacob Fischler explains how a plan to make air traffic control a quasi-governmental outfit did not make it into legislation to extend FAA operations. He also lists the air carriers poised to fly to Cuba.

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]]> 879 no Congress' Post-Holiday Headache:Guns, Mental Health & Financial Regulations A slew of tough issues await lawmakers upon their return from Fourth of July recess. CQ Roll Call's editors and reporters break it down. Barring another Democratic sit-in, the House is expected to tackle a sweeping spending bill that GOP lawmakers hope will rein in financial regulators created in the aftermath of the 2008 economic crash, reports Doug Sword. Jonathan Miller explains what's ahead for Puerto Rico now that Congress has enacted a financial rescue package, and Rebecca Adams talks about a House-led overhaul of the mental health system that could intersect with gun-control votes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Jul 2016 19:01:53 -0000 full CQ Roll Call A slew of tough issues await lawmakers upon their return from Fourth of July recess. CQ Roll Call's editors and reporters break it down. Barring another Democratic sit-in, the House is expected to tackle a sweeping spending bill that GOP lawmakers... A slew of tough issues await lawmakers upon their return from Fourth of July recess. CQ Roll Call's editors and reporters break it down. Barring another Democratic sit-in, the House is expected to tackle a sweeping spending bill that GOP lawmakers hope will rein in financial regulators created in the aftermath of the 2008 economic crash, reports Doug Sword. Jonathan Miller explains what's ahead for Puerto Rico now that Congress has enacted a financial rescue package, and Rebecca Adams talks about a House-led overhaul of the mental health system that could intersect with gun-control votes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A slew of tough issues await lawmakers upon their return from Fourth of July recess. CQ Roll Call's editors and reporters break it down.
Barring another Democratic sit-in, the House is expected to tackle a sweeping spending bill that GOP lawmakers hope will rein in financial regulators created in the aftermath of the 2008 economic crash, reports Doug Sword. Jonathan Miller explains what's ahead for Puerto Rico now that Congress has enacted a financial rescue package, and Rebecca Adams talks about a House-led overhaul of the mental health system that could intersect with gun-control votes.

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]]> 946 no Brexit, the Supreme Court and Spending Mayhem on Capitol HIll The Supreme Court decides high-profile cases on abortion and political corruption, reports CQ's Todd Ruger, while Kellie Mejdrich explains how partisan fights over gun control have nearly derailed the spending process for 2017. And The Economist's Washington Bureau Chief David Rennie joins CQ Roll Call's Chief Content Officer David Ellis and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim in a conversation on Brexit's impact on the U.S. @cqnow, @rollcall @DSORennie   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Jun 2016 22:21:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Week Ahead The Supreme Court decides high-profile cases on abortion and political corruption, reports CQ's Todd Ruger, while Kellie Mejdrich explains how partisan fights over gun control have nearly derailed the spending process for 2017. And The Economist's Washington Bureau Chief David Rennie joins CQ Roll Call's Chief Content Officer David Ellis and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim in a conversation on Brexit's impact on the U.S. @cqnow, @rollcall @DSORennie   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Supreme Court decides high-profile cases on abortion and political corruption, reports CQ's Todd Ruger, while Kellie Mejdrich explains how partisan fights over gun control have nearly derailed the spending process for 2017. And The Economist's Washington Bureau Chief David Rennie joins CQ Roll Call's Chief Content Officer David Ellis and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim in a conversation on Brexit's impact on the U.S. @cqnow, @rollcall @DSORennie  

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]]> 1678 no Guns, Surveillance and How Trump’s Rhetoric Could Boomerang Efforts by Democrats to push through gun-control legislation will dominate the Senate next week and could throw yet another wrench into passage of spending bills, says CQ Roll Call’s Budget and Economy Editor Jane Norman. Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Magazine Deputy Editor Jason Dick discuss why voters could lose interest in Donald Trump’s rhetoric. And National Defense Reporter Megan Scully unpacks the Defense spending bill that includes debates over war funding, measures to keep the Guantanamo Bay prison open and why attempts to curtail unwarranted surveillance failed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Jun 2016 17:13:13 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Efforts by Democrats to push through gun-control legislation will dominate the Senate next week and could throw yet another wrench into passage of spending bills, says CQ Roll Call’s Budget and Economy Editor Jane Norman. Managing Editor Adriel... Efforts by Democrats to push through gun-control legislation will dominate the Senate next week and could throw yet another wrench into passage of spending bills, says CQ Roll Call’s Budget and Economy Editor Jane Norman. Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Magazine Deputy Editor Jason Dick discuss why voters could lose interest in Donald Trump’s rhetoric. And National Defense Reporter Megan Scully unpacks the Defense spending bill that includes debates over war funding, measures to keep the Guantanamo Bay prison open and why attempts to curtail unwarranted surveillance failed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Efforts by Democrats to push through gun-control legislation will dominate the Senate next week and could throw yet another wrench into passage of spending bills, says CQ Roll Call’s Budget and Economy Editor Jane Norman. Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Magazine Deputy Editor Jason Dick discuss why voters could lose interest in Donald Trump’s rhetoric. And National Defense Reporter Megan Scully unpacks the Defense spending bill that includes debates over war funding, measures to keep the Guantanamo Bay prison open and why attempts to curtail unwarranted surveillance failed. 

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]]> 950 no Orlando Spurs Lawmakers to Focus on Homegrown Extremism and Guns The United States spends close to $11 million a day bombing Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria. But as CQ Roll Call’s Domestic Threats reporter Gopal Ratnam explains efforts to stop the ideology from spreading at home are embryonic, with a $10 million Homeland Security Office of Community Partnership task force aimed at countering violent extremism. President Barack Obama called the Orlando attack “an example of the kind of homegrown extremism that all of us have been concerned about for a very long time.” Meanwhile, Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Appropriations reporter Jennifer Shutt look at how Democrats in Congress plan to revive legislation to curtail gun purchases.       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 Jun 2016 17:36:10 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The United States spends close to $11 million a day bombing Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria. But as CQ Roll Call’s Domestic Threats reporter Gopal Ratnam explains efforts to stop the ideology from spreading at home are embryonic, with a $10... The United States spends close to $11 million a day bombing Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria. But as CQ Roll Call’s Domestic Threats reporter Gopal Ratnam explains efforts to stop the ideology from spreading at home are embryonic, with a $10 million Homeland Security Office of Community Partnership task force aimed at countering violent extremism. President Barack Obama called the Orlando attack “an example of the kind of homegrown extremism that all of us have been concerned about for a very long time.” Meanwhile, Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Appropriations reporter Jennifer Shutt look at how Democrats in Congress plan to revive legislation to curtail gun purchases.       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The United States spends close to $11 million a day bombing Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria. But as CQ Roll Call’s Domestic Threats reporter Gopal Ratnam explains efforts to stop the ideology from spreading at home are embryonic, with a $10 million Homeland Security Office of Community Partnership task force aimed at countering violent extremism. President Barack Obama called the Orlando attack “an example of the kind of homegrown extremism that all of us have been concerned about for a very long time.” Meanwhile, Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Appropriations reporter Jennifer Shutt look at how Democrats in Congress plan to revive legislation to curtail gun purchases.

 

 

 

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]]> 765 no Zika and LGBT Issues Among the Many Battles Facing Congress Another busy week awaits Congress with a slew of issues likely to tie up lawmakers, including how much to spend to combat the Zika virus and whether the Justice Department risks a budget cut over the transgender restroom controversy. CQ Roll Call’s Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim, Appropriations reporter Ryan McCrimmon and Legal Affairs writer Todd Ruger spell out what’s at stake. Senior politics reporter Alex Roarty weighs in on how Bernie Sanders can use his new rock star status to sway the Democratic Party.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Jun 2016 20:05:03 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Another busy week awaits Congress with a slew of issues likely to tie up lawmakers, including how much to spend to combat the Zika virus and whether the Justice Department risks a budget cut over the transgender restroom controversy. CQ Roll Call’s... Another busy week awaits Congress with a slew of issues likely to tie up lawmakers, including how much to spend to combat the Zika virus and whether the Justice Department risks a budget cut over the transgender restroom controversy. CQ Roll Call’s Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim, Appropriations reporter Ryan McCrimmon and Legal Affairs writer Todd Ruger spell out what’s at stake. Senior politics reporter Alex Roarty weighs in on how Bernie Sanders can use his new rock star status to sway the Democratic Party.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Another busy week awaits Congress with a slew of issues likely to tie up lawmakers, including how much to spend to combat the Zika virus and whether the Justice Department risks a budget cut over the transgender restroom controversy. CQ Roll Call’s Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim, Appropriations reporter Ryan McCrimmon and Legal Affairs writer Todd Ruger spell out what’s at stake. Senior politics reporter Alex Roarty weighs in on how Bernie Sanders can use his new rock star status to sway the Democratic Party. 

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]]> 898 no Frequent 'Poison Pills' Are Grinding Congress to a Halt CQ Roll Call's Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and CQ Magazine Deputy Editor Jason Dick break down how so-called ''poison pill'' amendments get the majority party in Congress to sink its own legislation. Yes, you read right. Though it's a time-honored tactic, such make-or-break amendments are flying with greater frequency in an election year with few viable pieces of legislation in either the House or Senate. And they are disrupting Republicans’ hopes of restoring regular order and transparency to the budgeting process.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Jun 2016 23:04:26 -0000 full CQ Roll Call CQ Roll Call's Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and CQ Magazine Deputy Editor Jason Dick break down how so-called ''poison pill'' amendments get the majority party in Congress to sink its own legislation. Yes, you read right. Though it's a... CQ Roll Call's Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and CQ Magazine Deputy Editor Jason Dick break down how so-called ''poison pill'' amendments get the majority party in Congress to sink its own legislation. Yes, you read right. Though it's a time-honored tactic, such make-or-break amendments are flying with greater frequency in an election year with few viable pieces of legislation in either the House or Senate. And they are disrupting Republicans’ hopes of restoring regular order and transparency to the budgeting process.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Roll Call's Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and CQ Magazine Deputy Editor Jason Dick break down how so-called ''poison pill'' amendments get the majority party in Congress to sink its own legislation. Yes, you read right. Though it's a time-honored tactic, such make-or-break amendments are flying with greater frequency in an election year with few viable pieces of legislation in either the House or Senate. And they are disrupting Republicans’ hopes of restoring regular order and transparency to the budgeting process. 

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]]> 623 no Zika Response, Health Law Oversight and Obama's Lasting Legacy Congress returns to face leftover debates over how much to spend to combat the Zika virus and whether aspects of Obamacare have legal standing. Also in the mix is how President Obama responds to Donald Trump.  CQ Roll Call’s budget reporter Jennifer Shutt, health care reporter Erin Mershon, White House correspondent John Bennett and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim set the stage for the week ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Jun 2016 17:50:43 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Congress returns to face leftover debates over how much to spend to combat the Zika virus and whether aspects of Obamacare have legal standing. Also in the mix is how President Obama responds to Donald Trump.  CQ Roll Call’s budget reporter... Congress returns to face leftover debates over how much to spend to combat the Zika virus and whether aspects of Obamacare have legal standing. Also in the mix is how President Obama responds to Donald Trump.  CQ Roll Call’s budget reporter Jennifer Shutt, health care reporter Erin Mershon, White House correspondent John Bennett and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim set the stage for the week ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress returns to face leftover debates over how much to spend to combat the Zika virus and whether aspects of Obamacare have legal standing. Also in the mix is how President Obama responds to Donald Trump.  CQ Roll Call’s budget reporter Jennifer Shutt, health care reporter Erin Mershon, White House correspondent John Bennett and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim set the stage for the week ahead.

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]]> 1077 no Fights Over LGBT Issues Threaten Congress’ Spending Plans Congress is wrestling with spending bills to fund the government by September 30, a goal likely to fall short. Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Budget Reporter Kellie Mejdrich explain why. Legal Affairs Writer Todd Ruger weighs in on the legal and cultural battles over transgender bathrooms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 27 May 2016 17:14:30 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Congress is wrestling with spending bills to fund the government by September 30, a goal likely to fall short. Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Budget Reporter Kellie Mejdrich explain why. Legal Affairs Writer Todd Ruger weighs in on the legal... Congress is wrestling with spending bills to fund the government by September 30, a goal likely to fall short. Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Budget Reporter Kellie Mejdrich explain why. Legal Affairs Writer Todd Ruger weighs in on the legal and cultural battles over transgender bathrooms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress is wrestling with spending bills to fund the government by September 30, a goal likely to fall short. Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Budget Reporter Kellie Mejdrich explain why. Legal Affairs Writer Todd Ruger weighs in on the legal and cultural battles over transgender bathrooms.

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]]> 874 no Is Congress Unqualified to Tackle Tech Issues? Congress is wrestling with a slew of tech issues from encryption to email privacy. Are lawmakers out of their league? CQ Roll Call’s Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and reporters Alisha Green and Ryan Lucas discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 26 May 2016 22:13:42 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Congress is wrestling with a slew of tech issues from encryption to email privacy. Are lawmakers out of their league? CQ Roll Call’s Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and reporters Alisha Green and Ryan Lucas discuss. Congress is wrestling with a slew of tech issues from encryption to email privacy. Are lawmakers out of their league? CQ Roll Call’s Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and reporters Alisha Green and Ryan Lucas discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress is wrestling with a slew of tech issues from encryption to email privacy. Are lawmakers out of their league? CQ Roll Call’s Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and reporters Alisha Green and Ryan Lucas discuss.

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]]> 486 no Why Japan Fears Trump More Than It Does China As President Barack Obama heads to Japan for a summit of leaders of the Group of Seven, the world's biggest economic powers, CQ Roll Call's foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim dissect the significance of the visit, the president's stop in Hiroshima and why Japan worries more about Trump than China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 May 2016 14:36:39 -0000 full CQ Roll Call As President Barack Obama heads to Japan for a summit of leaders of the Group of Seven, the world's biggest economic powers, CQ Roll Call's foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim dissect the significance of the... As President Barack Obama heads to Japan for a summit of leaders of the Group of Seven, the world's biggest economic powers, CQ Roll Call's foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim dissect the significance of the visit, the president's stop in Hiroshima and why Japan worries more about Trump than China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As President Barack Obama heads to Japan for a summit of leaders of the Group of Seven, the world's biggest economic powers, CQ Roll Call's foreign policy reporter Rachel Oswald and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim dissect the significance of the visit, the president's stop in Hiroshima and why Japan worries more about Trump than China.

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]]> 496 no Fireworks On Defense, Trump’s Campaign Cash & Puerto Rico's Last-Gasp Arizona Republican John McCain is expected to shake up the defense policy bill heading to the Senate floor with proposals likely to meet fierce opposition, says CQ Roll Call's defense reporters John M. Donnelly and Megan Scully. Trump does an about-face, reports Kate Ackley, and will take establishment campaign money. Puerto Rico hangs on to a life preserver waiting to be rescued by Washington, says Jonathan Miller. Tune in to hear CQ Roll Call experts break it down with host Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 May 2016 18:20:22 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Arizona Republican John McCain is expected to shake up the defense policy bill heading to the Senate floor with proposals likely to meet fierce opposition, says CQ Roll Call's defense reporters John M. Donnelly and Megan Scully. Trump does an... Arizona Republican John McCain is expected to shake up the defense policy bill heading to the Senate floor with proposals likely to meet fierce opposition, says CQ Roll Call's defense reporters John M. Donnelly and Megan Scully. Trump does an about-face, reports Kate Ackley, and will take establishment campaign money. Puerto Rico hangs on to a life preserver waiting to be rescued by Washington, says Jonathan Miller. Tune in to hear CQ Roll Call experts break it down with host Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Arizona Republican John McCain is expected to shake up the defense policy bill heading to the Senate floor with proposals likely to meet fierce opposition, says CQ Roll Call's defense reporters John M. Donnelly and Megan Scully. Trump does an about-face, reports Kate Ackley, and will take establishment campaign money. Puerto Rico hangs on to a life preserver waiting to be rescued by Washington, says Jonathan Miller. Tune in to hear CQ Roll Call experts break it down with host Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim.

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]]> 1010 no Congress Has Caught the Zika Bug Both the House and the Senate are considering emergency bills to combat the Zika virus that the Obama administration says is the next big public health threat. CQ Roll Call's Budget and Economics Editor Jane Norman and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim explain how politics this time may force lawmakers to reach a compromise over how much to spend to address the mosquito-borne virus, expected to spread in the coming months.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 May 2016 17:45:16 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Both the House and the Senate are considering emergency bills to combat the Zika virus that the Obama administration says is the next big public health threat. CQ Roll Call's Budget and Economics Editor Jane Norman and Managing Editor Adriel... Both the House and the Senate are considering emergency bills to combat the Zika virus that the Obama administration says is the next big public health threat. CQ Roll Call's Budget and Economics Editor Jane Norman and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim explain how politics this time may force lawmakers to reach a compromise over how much to spend to address the mosquito-borne virus, expected to spread in the coming months.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Both the House and the Senate are considering emergency bills to combat the Zika virus that the Obama administration says is the next big public health threat. CQ Roll Call's Budget and Economics Editor Jane Norman and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim explain how politics this time may force lawmakers to reach a compromise over how much to spend to address the mosquito-borne virus, expected to spread in the coming months.

 

 

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]]> 428 no Big Defense Bill to Dominate Congress and Trump Talks Money with GOP A big defense bill including making women eligible for the draft and approving new weapons will dominate a week of action in Congress that also features movement on 2017 spending bills, CQ Roll Call’s Defense Reporter John M. Donnelly and Budget Tracker Editor David Lerman report. And political columnist Nathan Gonzales explains how Speaker Paul Ryan figures in the post-election GOP hierarchy.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 May 2016 21:17:09 -0000 full CQ Roll Call A big defense bill including making women eligible for the draft and approving new weapons will dominate a week of action in Congress that also features movement on 2017 spending bills, CQ Roll Call’s Defense Reporter John M. Donnelly and Budget... A big defense bill including making women eligible for the draft and approving new weapons will dominate a week of action in Congress that also features movement on 2017 spending bills, CQ Roll Call’s Defense Reporter John M. Donnelly and Budget Tracker Editor David Lerman report. And political columnist Nathan Gonzales explains how Speaker Paul Ryan figures in the post-election GOP hierarchy.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A big defense bill including making women eligible for the draft and approving new weapons will dominate a week of action in Congress that also features movement on 2017 spending bills, CQ Roll Call’s Defense Reporter John M. Donnelly and Budget Tracker Editor David Lerman report. And political columnist Nathan Gonzales explains how Speaker Paul Ryan figures in the post-election GOP hierarchy.   

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]]> 1007 no GOP's Slow Embrace of Trump; Congress Tackles Opioid Epidemic House Speaker Paul Ryan’s first face-to-face and likely awkward meeting on Capitol Hill with presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump could play a role in the remainder of the presidential campaign, says CQ Roll Call's Political Reporter Alex Roarty. Meanwhile, Congress looks like it's tackling the opioid epidemic with 18 different bills poised to pass in the House. Health Editor Rebecca Adams explains why this is just a modest effort.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 May 2016 18:27:08 -0000 full CQ Roll Call House Speaker Paul Ryan’s first face-to-face and likely awkward meeting on Capitol Hill with presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump could play a role in the remainder of the presidential campaign, says CQ Roll Call's Political Reporter Alex Roarty.... House Speaker Paul Ryan’s first face-to-face and likely awkward meeting on Capitol Hill with presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump could play a role in the remainder of the presidential campaign, says CQ Roll Call's Political Reporter Alex Roarty. Meanwhile, Congress looks like it's tackling the opioid epidemic with 18 different bills poised to pass in the House. Health Editor Rebecca Adams explains why this is just a modest effort.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices House Speaker Paul Ryan’s first face-to-face and likely awkward meeting on Capitol Hill with presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump could play a role in the remainder of the presidential campaign, says CQ Roll Call's Political Reporter Alex Roarty. Meanwhile, Congress looks like it's tackling the opioid epidemic with 18 different bills poised to pass in the House. Health Editor Rebecca Adams explains why this is just a modest effort.    

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]]> 658 no Trump Looms Large as Congress Returns to Debate Zika Funds and More Lawmakers return from recess but Donald Trump will loom large in the halls of Congress. CQ Roll Call reporters Ryan McCrimmon and Andrew Siddons spell out the issues that will dominate the agenda, including spending bills, regulating e-cigarettes, funding to combat the Zika virus and displaying the Confederate battle flag. And political reporter Alex Roarty talks about why he’s getting thousands of press releases from Democrats about Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 May 2016 21:12:16 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Lawmakers return from recess but Donald Trump will loom large in the halls of Congress. CQ Roll Call reporters Ryan McCrimmon and Andrew Siddons spell out the issues that will dominate the agenda, including spending bills, regulating e-cigarettes,... Lawmakers return from recess but Donald Trump will loom large in the halls of Congress. CQ Roll Call reporters Ryan McCrimmon and Andrew Siddons spell out the issues that will dominate the agenda, including spending bills, regulating e-cigarettes, funding to combat the Zika virus and displaying the Confederate battle flag. And political reporter Alex Roarty talks about why he’s getting thousands of press releases from Democrats about Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lawmakers return from recess but Donald Trump will loom large in the halls of Congress. CQ Roll Call reporters Ryan McCrimmon and Andrew Siddons spell out the issues that will dominate the agenda, including spending bills, regulating e-cigarettes, funding to combat the Zika virus and displaying the Confederate battle flag. And political reporter Alex Roarty talks about why he’s getting thousands of press releases from Democrats about Trump.

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]]> 1113 no Congress Eyes Expanding Draft To Women In an unexpected move, lawmakers on a House committee backed a proposal to require women to register for the Selective Service, subjecting them to any future military draft. CQ Roll Call’s Jane Norman and National Security Reporter Megan Scully break it down and explain how likely this is to become law.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 May 2016 19:25:39 -0000 full CQ Roll Call In an unexpected move, lawmakers on a House committee backed a proposal to require women to register for the Selective Service, subjecting them to any future military draft. CQ Roll Call’s Jane Norman and National Security Reporter Megan Scully... In an unexpected move, lawmakers on a House committee backed a proposal to require women to register for the Selective Service, subjecting them to any future military draft. CQ Roll Call’s Jane Norman and National Security Reporter Megan Scully break it down and explain how likely this is to become law.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In an unexpected move, lawmakers on a House committee backed a proposal to require women to register for the Selective Service, subjecting them to any future military draft. CQ Roll Call’s Jane Norman and National Security Reporter Megan Scully break it down and explain how likely this is to become law.  

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]]> 498 no GOP Troubles Are Just Beginning Political analyst Stuart Rothenberg explains why down-ballot Republican candidates could be in trouble because of Donald Trump's frontrunner status. Also, CQ Roll Call's budget reporter Kellie Mejdrich on inability of Republicans in Congress to make progress in funding the government on time and legal affairs writer Todd Ruger on the Supreme Court looking to define a line between political corruption and official duty.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 Apr 2016 18:21:47 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Political analyst Stuart Rothenberg explains why down-ballot Republican candidates could be in trouble because of Donald Trump's frontrunner status. Also, CQ Roll Call's budget reporter Kellie Mejdrich on inability of Republicans in Congress to make... Political analyst Stuart Rothenberg explains why down-ballot Republican candidates could be in trouble because of Donald Trump's frontrunner status. Also, CQ Roll Call's budget reporter Kellie Mejdrich on inability of Republicans in Congress to make progress in funding the government on time and legal affairs writer Todd Ruger on the Supreme Court looking to define a line between political corruption and official duty.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Political analyst Stuart Rothenberg explains why down-ballot Republican candidates could be in trouble because of Donald Trump's frontrunner status. Also, CQ Roll Call's budget reporter Kellie Mejdrich on inability of Republicans in Congress to make progress in funding the government on time and legal affairs writer Todd Ruger on the Supreme Court looking to define a line between political corruption and official duty.   

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]]> 1091 no Lawmakers to Pull All-Nighter on Defense Bill Showdown looms over efforts to dip into a special war fund to bypass spending caps. CQ Roll Call's national security reporter Megan Scully has the scoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Apr 2016 21:03:19 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Showdown looms over efforts to dip into a special war fund to bypass spending caps. CQ Roll Call's national security reporter Megan Scully has the scoop. Showdown looms over efforts to dip into a special war fund to bypass spending caps. CQ Roll Call's national security reporter Megan Scully has the scoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Showdown looms over efforts to dip into a special war fund to bypass spending caps. CQ Roll Call's national security reporter Megan Scully has the scoop.

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]]> 554 no Zika, Cliffhanger Races in Maryland and Pennsylvania & Budget Landmines Our reporters and editors weigh in on President Obama's latest fight with Congress over dedicating money to fight Zika virus, the presidential primaries and why did little-known donor Donald Sussman spend $2.1 million on behalf of Maryland Senate hopeful Donna Edwards. And then there are the landmines that await Congress in pushing through spending bills before the government runs out of money Sept. 30th.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Apr 2016 18:03:48 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Our reporters and editors weigh in on President Obama's latest fight with Congress over dedicating money to fight Zika virus, the presidential primaries and why did little-known donor Donald Sussman spend $2.1 million on behalf of Maryland Senate... Our reporters and editors weigh in on President Obama's latest fight with Congress over dedicating money to fight Zika virus, the presidential primaries and why did little-known donor Donald Sussman spend $2.1 million on behalf of Maryland Senate hopeful Donna Edwards. And then there are the landmines that await Congress in pushing through spending bills before the government runs out of money Sept. 30th.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our reporters and editors weigh in on President Obama's latest fight with Congress over dedicating money to fight Zika virus, the presidential primaries and why did little-known donor Donald Sussman spend $2.1 million on behalf of Maryland Senate hopeful Donna Edwards. And then there are the landmines that await Congress in pushing through spending bills before the government runs out of money Sept. 30th. 

 

 

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]]> 1022 no E-Cigarette Users Find Friends in GOP Republicans in Congress could immunize many electronic cigarette products from impending regulations by using a spending bill to shield not only e-cigs but vaporizers and hookahs from tougher federal oversight. It’s the second year in a row that the GOP is weighing such a move as a preemptory strike against the Food and Drug Administration, and it’s stoking a debate over public health, small businesses and the lack of clinical data on the products’ health effects.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Apr 2016 16:41:04 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Republicans in Congress could immunize many electronic cigarette products from impending regulations by using a spending bill to shield not only e-cigs but vaporizers and hookahs from tougher federal oversight. It’s the second year in a row that... Republicans in Congress could immunize many electronic cigarette products from impending regulations by using a spending bill to shield not only e-cigs but vaporizers and hookahs from tougher federal oversight. It’s the second year in a row that the GOP is weighing such a move as a preemptory strike against the Food and Drug Administration, and it’s stoking a debate over public health, small businesses and the lack of clinical data on the products’ health effects.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Republicans in Congress could immunize many electronic cigarette products from impending regulations by using a spending bill to shield not only e-cigs but vaporizers and hookahs from tougher federal oversight. It’s the second year in a row that the GOP is weighing such a move as a preemptory strike against the Food and Drug Administration, and it’s stoking a debate over public health, small businesses and the lack of clinical data on the products’ health effects.  

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]]> 547 no FCC And GOP Wage War Tensions are rising between the Federal Communications Commission and Republicans in Congress who want to curtail its regulatory power. On one front, Republicans want to keep the FCC from regulating the prices broadband providers charge customers. Separately, they are trying to set a financial cap on the FCC’s Lifeline program, which provides phone and broadband subsidies. It’s all playing out against the backdrop of a continued legal battle over the FCC’s net neutrality rules, which seek to treat all Internet traffic the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Apr 2016 22:47:23 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Multiple Friction Points Tensions are rising between the Federal Communications Commission and Republicans in Congress who want to curtail its regulatory power. On one front, Republicans want to keep the FCC from regulating the prices broadband providers charge customers. Separately, they are trying to set a financial cap on the FCC’s Lifeline program, which provides phone and broadband subsidies. It’s all playing out against the backdrop of a continued legal battle over the FCC’s net neutrality rules, which seek to treat all Internet traffic the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tensions are rising between the Federal Communications Commission and Republicans in Congress who want to curtail its regulatory power. On one front, Republicans want to keep the FCC from regulating the prices broadband providers charge customers. Separately, they are trying to set a financial cap on the FCC’s Lifeline program, which provides phone and broadband subsidies. It’s all playing out against the backdrop of a continued legal battle over the FCC’s net neutrality rules, which seek to treat all Internet traffic the same.

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]]> 440 no Pentagon Wastes Billions On Underused Facilities A quarter of U.S. military facilities are falling apart, according to a new Senate report that comes on the heels of an unusually candid Pentagon document acknowledging that about a third of Army and Air Force infrastructure is unneeded.  The military could save an estimated $2 billion a year closing and consolidating facilities. But a base closing commission, or BRAC as it’s called, could trigger a huge, parochial fight in Congress over which facilities are targeted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Apr 2016 18:44:57 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Base Closures Could Trigger Fights In Congress A quarter of U.S. military facilities are falling apart, according to a new Senate report that comes on the heels of an unusually candid Pentagon document acknowledging that about a third of Army and Air Force infrastructure is unneeded.  The military could save an estimated $2 billion a year closing and consolidating facilities. But a base closing commission, or BRAC as it’s called, could trigger a huge, parochial fight in Congress over which facilities are targeted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A quarter of U.S. military facilities are falling apart, according to a new Senate report that comes on the heels of an unusually candid Pentagon document acknowledging that about a third of Army and Air Force infrastructure is unneeded.  The military could save an estimated $2 billion a year closing and consolidating facilities. But a base closing commission, or BRAC as it’s called, could trigger a huge, parochial fight in Congress over which facilities are targeted.

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]]> 433 no Defense Jobs And The Crucial New Hampshire Senate Race New Hampshire Republican Sen. Kelly Ayotte faces a tough re-election race and defending the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard could help.Ayotte is facing Democratic Gov. Maggie Hassan in what’s very likely to be a close race. Along with races in Illinois, Pennsylvania and a few other states, it could determine whether the Republicans keep control of the Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Apr 2016 14:31:04 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Republican Kelly Ayotte Faces Close Race New Hampshire Republican Sen. Kelly Ayotte faces a tough re-election race and defending the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard could help.Ayotte is facing Democratic Gov. Maggie Hassan in what’s very likely to be a close race. Along with races in Illinois, Pennsylvania and a few other states, it could determine whether the Republicans keep control of the Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices New Hampshire Republican Sen. Kelly Ayotte faces a tough re-election race and defending the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard could help.
Ayotte is facing Democratic Gov. Maggie Hassan in what’s very likely to be a close race. Along with races in Illinois, Pennsylvania and a few other states, it could determine whether the Republicans keep control of the Senate.

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]]> 662 no Why ISIS Poses Bigger Threat to Europe Than al-Qaida The terror attacks in Brussels and Paris have given U.S. intelligence officials new insight into the tactics of the Islamic State – and underscored how its approach has veered away from al Qaida, its nominal parent organization. ISIS, it turns out, has become a more formidable adversary for the West because it has learned from what worked and didn’t work for al Qaida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 11 Apr 2016 19:35:45 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Less Centralized Structure More Difficult to Trace The terror attacks in Brussels and Paris have given U.S. intelligence officials new insight into the tactics of the Islamic State – and underscored how its approach has veered away from al Qaida, its nominal parent organization. ISIS, it turns out, has become a more formidable adversary for the West because it has learned from what worked and didn’t work for al Qaida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The terror attacks in Brussels and Paris have given U.S. intelligence officials new insight into the tactics of the Islamic State – and underscored how its approach has veered away from al Qaida, its nominal parent organization. ISIS, it turns out, has become a more formidable adversary for the West because it has learned from what worked and didn’t work for al Qaida.

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]]> 588 no Senate to Tackle Spending Bills, Moves Ahead of House For the next three weeks Congress will be engulfed in the controlled chaos of drafting spending bills to keep the government running in the next fiscal year. And while election year politics will surely factor in the outcome, so too will ongoing rifts among Republicans over spending levels that so far have sidelined Speaker Paul Ryan’s hopes for drafting a budget plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Apr 2016 15:46:26 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Tumult Awaits Congress Before Elections For the next three weeks Congress will be engulfed in the controlled chaos of drafting spending bills to keep the government running in the next fiscal year. And while election year politics will surely factor in the outcome, so too will ongoing rifts among Republicans over spending levels that so far have sidelined Speaker Paul Ryan’s hopes for drafting a budget plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the next three weeks Congress will be engulfed in the controlled chaos of drafting spending bills to keep the government running in the next fiscal year. And while election year politics will surely factor in the outcome, so too will ongoing rifts among Republicans over spending levels that so far have sidelined Speaker Paul Ryan’s hopes for drafting a budget plan.

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]]> 520 no Corporate Tax Avoidance Prompts Obama Clampdown President Barack Obama is urging Congress to pass legislation that would prevent U.S.-based firms from moving their headquarters overseas to avoid paying federal taxes. The president’s calls came after the Treasury Department introduced new rules against inversions, transactions in which U.S. companies take a foreign address, by merging with a smaller overseas firm. The new rules were narrowly crafted to take away the incentive for pharmaceutical giant Pfizer to merge with Ireland’s Botox-maker Allergan and prevent other U.S. companies from similar deals.  The rule change worked because Pfizer announced it cancelled the $160 billion merger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Apr 2016 18:51:53 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Congress Pressed for Tax Overhaul President Barack Obama is urging Congress to pass legislation that would prevent U.S.-based firms from moving their headquarters overseas to avoid paying federal taxes. The president’s calls came after the Treasury Department introduced new rules against inversions, transactions in which U.S. companies take a foreign address, by merging with a smaller overseas firm. The new rules were narrowly crafted to take away the incentive for pharmaceutical giant Pfizer to merge with Ireland’s Botox-maker Allergan and prevent other U.S. companies from similar deals.  The rule change worked because Pfizer announced it cancelled the $160 billion merger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Barack Obama is urging Congress to pass legislation that would prevent U.S.-based firms from moving their headquarters overseas to avoid paying federal taxes. The president’s calls came after the Treasury Department introduced new rules against inversions, transactions in which U.S. companies take a foreign address, by merging with a smaller overseas firm. The new rules were narrowly crafted to take away the incentive for pharmaceutical giant Pfizer to merge with Ireland’s Botox-maker Allergan and prevent other U.S. companies from similar deals.  The rule change worked because Pfizer announced it cancelled the $160 billion merger.

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]]> 488 no Obama's Last Nuclear Summit Has New Urgency After Brussels Terror Attacks President Obama hosts the fourth and final nuclear summit of his presidency, a gathering of 52 world leaders including China aimed at getting voluntary pledges to secure nuclear materials and guard nuclear plants. Past gatherings have resulted in the withdrawal or destruction of enough nuclear material to build hundreds of warheads. But world events, such as the terrorist attacks in Brussels, may shift the focus to other global security matters.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 31 Mar 2016 15:27:10 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Russia Snubs It, Iran Not Invited President Obama hosts the fourth and final nuclear summit of his presidency, a gathering of 52 world leaders including China aimed at getting voluntary pledges to secure nuclear materials and guard nuclear plants. Past gatherings have resulted in the withdrawal or destruction of enough nuclear material to build hundreds of warheads. But world events, such as the terrorist attacks in Brussels, may shift the focus to other global security matters.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Obama hosts the fourth and final nuclear summit of his presidency, a gathering of 52 world leaders including China aimed at getting voluntary pledges to secure nuclear materials and guard nuclear plants. Past gatherings have resulted in the withdrawal or destruction of enough nuclear material to build hundreds of warheads. But world events, such as the terrorist attacks in Brussels, may shift the focus to other global security matters. 

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]]> 501 no FBI's Cracking of iPhone Leaves Unsettling Questions The high-profile debate over whether law enforcement should be able to force Apple to unlock iPhones when investigating criminal cases is over. But unsettling questions remain over how the government turned to a third party to get the job done, and what that could mean for ongoing discussions inside and outside of Congress about balancing national security with privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 29 Mar 2016 20:54:58 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Concerns Raised Over Whether Apple Devices Now Face Security Risks The high-profile debate over whether law enforcement should be able to force Apple to unlock iPhones when investigating criminal cases is over. But unsettling questions remain over how the government turned to a third party to get the job done, and what that could mean for ongoing discussions inside and outside of Congress about balancing national security with privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The high-profile debate over whether law enforcement should be able to force Apple to unlock iPhones when investigating criminal cases is over. But unsettling questions remain over how the government turned to a third party to get the job done, and what that could mean for ongoing discussions inside and outside of Congress about balancing national security with privacy.

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]]> 534 no Brussels Terror Attacks Underscore Concerns Over ‘Soft Targets’ in U.S. The terror attacks in Brussels have spurred much discussion about whether such an incident could happen in the United States. Experts and national security minded members of Congress note that while border security is more fragmented in Europe than the United States, enough soft targets exist to make an ISIS-inspired attack a major concern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Mar 2016 21:13:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Lawmakers Demand Obama Defeat ISIS, But Offer Few Ideas The terror attacks in Brussels have spurred much discussion about whether such an incident could happen in the United States. Experts and national security minded members of Congress note that while border security is more fragmented in Europe than the United States, enough soft targets exist to make an ISIS-inspired attack a major concern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The terror attacks in Brussels have spurred much discussion about whether such an incident could happen in the United States. Experts and national security minded members of Congress note that while border security is more fragmented in Europe than the United States, enough soft targets exist to make an ISIS-inspired attack a major concern.

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]]> 710 no Lifting the Cuban Embargo President Barack Obama’s historic trip to Cuba is over, but how his diplomacy affects the United States' ties with its Caribbean neighbor is very much an open question. While the administration and its Cuban counterparts are identifying business opportunities, Congress still holds the cards in deciding whether to lift a Cold War-era trade embargo on the island nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Mar 2016 22:40:11 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Obama's Cuba Gambit Relies on Human, Business Pressure President Barack Obama’s historic trip to Cuba is over, but how his diplomacy affects the United States' ties with its Caribbean neighbor is very much an open question. While the administration and its Cuban counterparts are identifying business opportunities, Congress still holds the cards in deciding whether to lift a Cold War-era trade embargo on the island nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Barack Obama’s historic trip to Cuba is over, but how his diplomacy affects the United States' ties with its Caribbean neighbor is very much an open question. While the administration and its Cuban counterparts are identifying business opportunities, Congress still holds the cards in deciding whether to lift a Cold War-era trade embargo on the island nation.

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]]> 427 no Working for Medicaid The handful of red state governors and lawmakers who have been willing to expand Medicaid under the 2010 health care law have tried to put their own spin on the program – and one of their favorites has been pushing recipients to find jobs.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Mar 2016 17:45:26 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Red State Governors Want Medicaid Recipients To Work The handful of red state governors and lawmakers who have been willing to expand Medicaid under the 2010 health care law have tried to put their own spin on the program – and one of their favorites has been pushing recipients to find jobs.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The handful of red state governors and lawmakers who have been willing to expand Medicaid under the 2010 health care law have tried to put their own spin on the program – and one of their favorites has been pushing recipients to find jobs.  

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]]> 579 no GOP Tension Over Budget Speaker Paul Ryan’s goal of passing a budget plan for fiscal 2017 is being sidelined by hardline conservatives in the House of Representatives. Though the budget is largely symbolic and can’t become law, it illustrates the lingering tensions within the GOP that are putting a check on Ryan’s ambitions.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Mar 2016 23:12:01 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Conservatives Sideline Speaker Ryan's Dream for a Budget Plan Speaker Paul Ryan’s goal of passing a budget plan for fiscal 2017 is being sidelined by hardline conservatives in the House of Representatives. Though the budget is largely symbolic and can’t become law, it illustrates the lingering tensions within the GOP that are putting a check on Ryan’s ambitions.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Speaker Paul Ryan’s goal of passing a budget plan for fiscal 2017 is being sidelined by hardline conservatives in the House of Representatives. Though the budget is largely symbolic and can’t become law, it illustrates the lingering tensions within the GOP that are putting a check on Ryan’s ambitions.  

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]]> 488 no Obama Puts Republican Senators in a Tough Spot President Obama put Senate Republicans on the spot by nominating Appeals Court Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court. A former prosecutor who’s served 19 years on the powerful U.S. Court of Appeals for the District Circuit, Garland is widely seen as a safe, moderate addition to a court that’s been divided 4-4 since the death of Antonin Scalia.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Mar 2016 22:33:49 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Judge Merrick Garland Could Shift Court to the Left President Obama put Senate Republicans on the spot by nominating Appeals Court Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court. A former prosecutor who’s served 19 years on the powerful U.S. Court of Appeals for the District Circuit, Garland is widely seen as a safe, moderate addition to a court that’s been divided 4-4 since the death of Antonin Scalia.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Obama put Senate Republicans on the spot by nominating Appeals Court Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court. A former prosecutor who’s served 19 years on the powerful U.S. Court of Appeals for the District Circuit, Garland is widely seen as a safe, moderate addition to a court that’s been divided 4-4 since the death of Antonin Scalia.  

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]]> 420 no Obama's SCOTUS Pick Nears President Obama will soon select a nominee to replace Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court. What happens after that is unclear. Senate Republicans who control the confirmation process have vowed not to consider the nomination in an election year, and many insiders expect the position to remain vacant until early next year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:31:14 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Three Appeals Court Judges In The Running For Scalia Seat President Obama will soon select a nominee to replace Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court. What happens after that is unclear. Senate Republicans who control the confirmation process have vowed not to consider the nomination in an election year, and many insiders expect the position to remain vacant until early next year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Obama will soon select a nominee to replace Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court. What happens after that is unclear. Senate Republicans who control the confirmation process have vowed not to consider the nomination in an election year, and many insiders expect the position to remain vacant until early next year. 

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]]> 522 no Nuclear Missile Security Compromised by Aging Helicopters A top secret military exercise last summer showed the United States can’t adequately respond to a terrorist attack on nuclear missiles deployed in the northern plains states. Congress and the Pentagon agree they need to replace the Vietnam-era helicopters that are supposed to play a pivotal role in protecting the missiles. But lawmakers are divided on whether to move fast to deal with the problem or to seek bids for new helicopters and potentially get a piece of contracting action for their states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Mar 2016 16:39:28 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Congress Divided on Whether to Buy New Aircraft A top secret military exercise last summer showed the United States can’t adequately respond to a terrorist attack on nuclear missiles deployed in the northern plains states. Congress and the Pentagon agree they need to replace the Vietnam-era helicopters that are supposed to play a pivotal role in protecting the missiles. But lawmakers are divided on whether to move fast to deal with the problem or to seek bids for new helicopters and potentially get a piece of contracting action for their states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A top secret military exercise last summer showed the United States can’t adequately respond to a terrorist attack on nuclear missiles deployed in the northern plains states. Congress and the Pentagon agree they need to replace the Vietnam-era helicopters that are supposed to play a pivotal role in protecting the missiles. But lawmakers are divided on whether to move fast to deal with the problem or to seek bids for new helicopters and potentially get a piece of contracting action for their states.

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]]> 513 no Trump Effect On Two Congressional Races New York Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin and Nebraska Democrat Rep. Brad Ashford are two freshman House members worth watching in this year’s campaign. Zeldin is a Republican in a district which President Barack Obama carried by about 1,600 votes in 2012. Ashford is a Democrat in a district which Mitt Romney carried with 54 percent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Mar 2016 15:41:43 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Reps. Zeldin & Ashford Discuss Their Campaign Strategy for 2016 New York Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin and Nebraska Democrat Rep. Brad Ashford are two freshman House members worth watching in this year’s campaign. Zeldin is a Republican in a district which President Barack Obama carried by about 1,600 votes in 2012. Ashford is a Democrat in a district which Mitt Romney carried with 54 percent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices New York Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin and Nebraska Democrat Rep. Brad Ashford are two freshman House members worth watching in this year’s campaign. Zeldin is a Republican in a district which President Barack Obama carried by about 1,600 votes in 2012. Ashford is a Democrat in a district which Mitt Romney carried with 54 percent.

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]]> 390 no Republican Rift Threatens Budget Plan Congressional Republicans have just weeks left to meet an April 15 deadline for producing a tax and spending plan that is supposed to green light the writing of annual spending bills that fund the government. But with the GOP deeply divided over federal spending, the entire process is in limbo, raising doubts whether party leaders can fulfill their pledges of fiscal honesty and stable governing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Mar 2016 23:33:05 -0000 full CQ Roll Call April 15 Deadline to Produce Tax and Spending Plan Congressional Republicans have just weeks left to meet an April 15 deadline for producing a tax and spending plan that is supposed to green light the writing of annual spending bills that fund the government. But with the GOP deeply divided over federal spending, the entire process is in limbo, raising doubts whether party leaders can fulfill their pledges of fiscal honesty and stable governing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congressional Republicans have just weeks left to meet an April 15 deadline for producing a tax and spending plan that is supposed to green light the writing of annual spending bills that fund the government. But with the GOP deeply divided over federal spending, the entire process is in limbo, raising doubts whether party leaders can fulfill their pledges of fiscal honesty and stable governing.

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]]> 460 no Congress Seeks to Fight Painkiller Epidemic Congress is weighing what to do about prescription painkiller and heroin abuse – a problem statistics show is killing more Americans than car accidents. But the administration and Republicans are far apart on how to pay for a response, especially whether to have a dedicated stream of mandatory spending to address the problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Mar 2016 17:55:23 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Obama & Republicans Disagree On How To Pay For Response Congress is weighing what to do about prescription painkiller and heroin abuse – a problem statistics show is killing more Americans than car accidents. But the administration and Republicans are far apart on how to pay for a response, especially whether to have a dedicated stream of mandatory spending to address the problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress is weighing what to do about prescription painkiller and heroin abuse – a problem statistics show is killing more Americans than car accidents. But the administration and Republicans are far apart on how to pay for a response, especially whether to have a dedicated stream of mandatory spending to address the problem.

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]]> 346 no Puerto Rico Debt Sparks Bailout Debate in Congress Puerto Rico's struggles to crawl out from under $72 billion in debt has set off a debate in Congress over how to extend a lifeline to the island commonwealth. One option is a special type of bankruptcy – an unpalatable option for some Republicans and investors wary of a bailout.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Mar 2016 14:39:07 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Ripples From Crisis Could Reach Far Past Island Commonwealth Puerto Rico's struggles to crawl out from under $72 billion in debt has set off a debate in Congress over how to extend a lifeline to the island commonwealth. One option is a special type of bankruptcy – an unpalatable option for some Republicans and investors wary of a bailout.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Puerto Rico's struggles to crawl out from under $72 billion in debt has set off a debate in Congress over how to extend a lifeline to the island commonwealth. One option is a special type of bankruptcy – an unpalatable option for some Republicans and investors wary of a bailout.  

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]]> 415 no Why Texas Abortion Case at Supreme Court Won't Settle Future Battles The Supreme Court this week heard arguments in the first substantive abortion rights case to reach justices in almost a decade. But whatever happens in the challenge to a Texas law regulating abortion clinics, it’s likely to leave uncertainty for state lawmakers and plenty of room for more legal battles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Mar 2016 21:03:52 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Unertainty for States The Supreme Court this week heard arguments in the first substantive abortion rights case to reach justices in almost a decade. But whatever happens in the challenge to a Texas law regulating abortion clinics, it’s likely to leave uncertainty for state lawmakers and plenty of room for more legal battles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Supreme Court this week heard arguments in the first substantive abortion rights case to reach justices in almost a decade. But whatever happens in the challenge to a Texas law regulating abortion clinics, it’s likely to leave uncertainty for state lawmakers and plenty of room for more legal battles.

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]]> 459 no Congress Races to Finish Child Nutrition Rewrite in Election Year Congress is trying to finish a child nutrition bill in an election year – no small task with a tight legislative calendar and sensitive decisions over questions such as the size of reimbursements for federally subsidized lunches and breakfasts. The outcome will affect subsidized lunches and breakfasts served to an estimated 30 million kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:08:51 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Outcome Will Affect 30 Million Students Congress is trying to finish a child nutrition bill in an election year – no small task with a tight legislative calendar and sensitive decisions over questions such as the size of reimbursements for federally subsidized lunches and breakfasts. The outcome will affect subsidized lunches and breakfasts served to an estimated 30 million kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress is trying to finish a child nutrition bill in an election year – no small task with a tight legislative calendar and sensitive decisions over questions such as the size of reimbursements for federally subsidized lunches and breakfasts. The outcome will affect subsidized lunches and breakfasts served to an estimated 30 million kids.

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]]> 506 no Trump's Rhetoric Unlikely to Move Congress to Tackle Political Money The presidential candidates are spending a lot of time warning about the influence of millionaires and billionaires on American politics. But the rhetoric isn’t likely to change Congress’ low-energy approach to restructuring campaign finance laws – a process that’s been hindered by vested interests and a lack of specifics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Feb 2016 14:39:47 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Vested Interests Block Campaign Finance Reforms The presidential candidates are spending a lot of time warning about the influence of millionaires and billionaires on American politics. But the rhetoric isn’t likely to change Congress’ low-energy approach to restructuring campaign finance laws – a process that’s been hindered by vested interests and a lack of specifics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The presidential candidates are spending a lot of time warning about the influence of millionaires and billionaires on American politics. But the rhetoric isn’t likely to change Congress’ low-energy approach to restructuring campaign finance laws – a process that’s been hindered by vested interests and a lack of specifics.

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]]> 480 no Proposal to Spin Off Air Traffic Control Clouds Aviation Legislation Congress is looking at privatizing the nation’s air traffic control system in order to help raise funds for efforts such as a next generation navigation system. But the spinoff faces powerful opposition from lawmakers who control the purse strings, the military and other players who contend the idea would be a sop to the airlines and disrupt a system that’s worked well for the public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 Feb 2016 14:39:35 -0000 full CQ Roll Call FAA Would Retain Safety Oversight Congress is looking at privatizing the nation’s air traffic control system in order to help raise funds for efforts such as a next generation navigation system. But the spinoff faces powerful opposition from lawmakers who control the purse strings, the military and other players who contend the idea would be a sop to the airlines and disrupt a system that’s worked well for the public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress is looking at privatizing the nation’s air traffic control system in order to help raise funds for efforts such as a next generation navigation system. But the spinoff faces powerful opposition from lawmakers who control the purse strings, the military and other players who contend the idea would be a sop to the airlines and disrupt a system that’s worked well for the public.

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]]> 460 no Apple-DOJ Fight Puts Encryption on Congress' Front Burner The battle between Apple and the Justice Department over access to iPhone data is putting encryption policy back in the congressional spotlight. But it's unclear whether Congress get around the perennial challenge of balancing security with privacy and sort out whether the case sets a dangerous precedent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Feb 2016 20:26:39 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Lawmakers Grapple to Balance Privacy and Security. The battle between Apple and the Justice Department over access to iPhone data is putting encryption policy back in the congressional spotlight. But it's unclear whether Congress get around the perennial challenge of balancing security with privacy and sort out whether the case sets a dangerous precedent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The battle between Apple and the Justice Department over access to iPhone data is putting encryption policy back in the congressional spotlight. But it's unclear whether Congress get around the perennial challenge of balancing security with privacy and sort out whether the case sets a dangerous precedent.

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]]> 410 no Even LSU Football is Threatened by Louisiana’s Budget Crisis The new Democratic Governor, John Bel Edwards, and the Republican Legislature are going to have to work together to clean up a mess that even some Republicans in the state say was created by Edwards’ predecessor, Republican Bobby Jindal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 Feb 2016 19:02:08 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Governor Calls It Biggest Crisis In State's History The new Democratic Governor, John Bel Edwards, and the Republican Legislature are going to have to work together to clean up a mess that even some Republicans in the state say was created by Edwards’ predecessor, Republican Bobby Jindal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The new Democratic Governor, John Bel Edwards, and the Republican Legislature are going to have to work together to clean up a mess that even some Republicans in the state say was created by Edwards’ predecessor, Republican Bobby Jindal.

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]]> 513 no Obama to Seek "Robust Engagement" With Congress on Scalia Successor President Obama plans to aggressively pursue a replacement for late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. But with Senate Republican leaders adamant they won’t act until after the presidential election, the process of filling the vacancy could develop into unprecedented partisan gridlock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Feb 2016 21:16:12 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Nomination Could Lead to Partisan Gridlock President Obama plans to aggressively pursue a replacement for late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. But with Senate Republican leaders adamant they won’t act until after the presidential election, the process of filling the vacancy could develop into unprecedented partisan gridlock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Obama plans to aggressively pursue a replacement for late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. But with Senate Republican leaders adamant they won’t act until after the presidential election, the process of filling the vacancy could develop into unprecedented partisan gridlock.

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]]> 447 no ISIS' Strength in Libya Scrambles Calculus for U.S., Allies The Islamic State is building a new stronghold in Libya, attracting recruits, attacking energy facilities and grabbing hold of cities and towns in the oil rich nation. That’s posing a major challenge to the United States and its European allies trying to prevent the extremist group from getting a potential gateway into southern Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 Feb 2016 18:07:24 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Extremist Group Exploits Country's Political Turmoil The Islamic State is building a new stronghold in Libya, attracting recruits, attacking energy facilities and grabbing hold of cities and towns in the oil rich nation. That’s posing a major challenge to the United States and its European allies trying to prevent the extremist group from getting a potential gateway into southern Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Islamic State is building a new stronghold in Libya, attracting recruits, attacking energy facilities and grabbing hold of cities and towns in the oil rich nation. That’s posing a major challenge to the United States and its European allies trying to prevent the extremist group from getting a potential gateway into southern Europe.

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]]> 531 no The SCOTUS Cases Now In Question After Scalia's Death Among the chief cases facing the Supreme Court this term are President Obama's immigration policy changes, redistricting and a Texas abortion law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 13 Feb 2016 23:18:48 -0000 full CQ Roll Call SCOTUS to Consider Immigration to Abortion Among the chief cases facing the Supreme Court this term are President Obama's immigration policy changes, redistricting and a Texas abortion law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Among the chief cases facing the Supreme Court this term are President Obama's immigration policy changes, redistricting and a Texas abortion law.

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]]> 482 no Congress Wants to Help Combat the Zika Virus But ... The Zika virus outbreak has captured the attention of Congress, where lawmakers are fretting over money to stop the disease and the role contraception could play in prevention efforts. It comes against the backdrop of President Obama’s request for $1.8 billion in emergency funding for the outbreak, which has been connected to birth defects in South America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Feb 2016 23:12:26 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Money, Family Planning Complicate U.S. Response The Zika virus outbreak has captured the attention of Congress, where lawmakers are fretting over money to stop the disease and the role contraception could play in prevention efforts. It comes against the backdrop of President Obama’s request for $1.8 billion in emergency funding for the outbreak, which has been connected to birth defects in South America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Zika virus outbreak has captured the attention of Congress, where lawmakers are fretting over money to stop the disease and the role contraception could play in prevention efforts. It comes against the backdrop of President Obama’s request for $1.8 billion in emergency funding for the outbreak, which has been connected to birth defects in South America.

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]]> 360 no Obama's $583 Billion 2017 Defense Budget Military spending accounts for about half of the U.S.'s discretionary spending budget. The fiscal 2017 plan President Obama just released reflects an emphasis to curtail Russia. But it also shows his lame duck status, by putting off important questions about new weapons, personnel levels and force structure.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 10 Feb 2016 23:35:32 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Spending Plan Proposes Cuts in Weapons Purchases Military spending accounts for about half of the U.S.'s discretionary spending budget. The fiscal 2017 plan President Obama just released reflects an emphasis to curtail Russia. But it also shows his lame duck status, by putting off important questions about new weapons, personnel levels and force structure.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Military spending accounts for about half of the U.S.'s discretionary spending budget. The fiscal 2017 plan President Obama just released reflects an emphasis to curtail Russia. But it also shows his lame duck status, by putting off important questions about new weapons, personnel levels and force structure.  

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]]> 613 no Obama's 2017 Budget:Highlights While much of President Obama's $4.23 trillion fiscal 2017 budget will not make it into law, it still sets the stage for a year’s worth of spending battles between a lame duck administration and Republicans hoping to improve their lot in the congressional and presidential elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Feb 2016 22:00:45 -0000 full CQ Roll Call President's Plan Set's the Table for a Year of Spending Battles While much of President Obama's $4.23 trillion fiscal 2017 budget will not make it into law, it still sets the stage for a year’s worth of spending battles between a lame duck administration and Republicans hoping to improve their lot in the congressional and presidential elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices While much of President Obama's $4.23 trillion fiscal 2017 budget will not make it into law, it still sets the stage for a year’s worth of spending battles between a lame duck administration and Republicans hoping to improve their lot in the congressional and presidential elections.

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]]> 505 no Obama's Last Budget:Preview President Obama releases his final budget plan Feb. 9. Though important details about fiscal 2017 spending for defense, health and other critical areas are already trickling out, the document will provide an important roadmap for the year’s biggest policy and spending fights, as well as fodder for campaign- trail talking points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Feb 2016 20:12:51 -0000 full CQ Roll Call 2017 Spending Blueprint Tees Up a Year of Policy Battles President Obama releases his final budget plan Feb. 9. Though important details about fiscal 2017 spending for defense, health and other critical areas are already trickling out, the document will provide an important roadmap for the year’s biggest policy and spending fights, as well as fodder for campaign- trail talking points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Obama releases his final budget plan Feb. 9. Though important details about fiscal 2017 spending for defense, health and other critical areas are already trickling out, the document will provide an important roadmap for the year’s biggest policy and spending fights, as well as fodder for campaign- trail talking points.

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]]> 496 no $2 Billion in Dead Transportation Earmarks Come Back to Life The spending and tax package Congress passed at the end of last year freed up about $2 billion for cash-strapped state transportation departments to use on road and bridge projects. Some of the money has been sitting around for decades, unused because it was designated for projects that were deemed not viable.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Feb 2016 19:46:13 -0000 full CQ Roll Call This Could Provide a Boon for States The spending and tax package Congress passed at the end of last year freed up about $2 billion for cash-strapped state transportation departments to use on road and bridge projects. Some of the money has been sitting around for decades, unused because it was designated for projects that were deemed not viable.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The spending and tax package Congress passed at the end of last year freed up about $2 billion for cash-strapped state transportation departments to use on road and bridge projects. Some of the money has been sitting around for decades, unused because it was designated for projects that were deemed not viable. 

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]]> 440 no Flint Adds Urgency to EPA Water Rule Changes A water contamination crisis in Flint, Mich. has thrown the national spotlight on the problem of lead in drinking water. It’s an issue Washington regulators have been grappling with since 2010 and one that could lead to costly new mandates on states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Feb 2016 16:34:17 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Washington Regulators Have Been Grappling with Lead Issue Since 2010 A water contamination crisis in Flint, Mich. has thrown the national spotlight on the problem of lead in drinking water. It’s an issue Washington regulators have been grappling with since 2010 and one that could lead to costly new mandates on states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A water contamination crisis in Flint, Mich. has thrown the national spotlight on the problem of lead in drinking water. It’s an issue Washington regulators have been grappling with since 2010 and one that could lead to costly new mandates on states.

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]]> 457 no Gun-Control Lobby Vies to Influence Election Year Gun Debate The National Rifle Association has become the face of the gun safety debate for its organizational strength and the clout it wields in Congress. But it’s only one of a host of interest groups making its voice heard on the issue as the presidential race heats up and President Obama promises executive actions to clamp down on gun sales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 01 Feb 2016 15:12:09 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Obama Promises Executive Actions to Clamp Down on Gun Sales. The National Rifle Association has become the face of the gun safety debate for its organizational strength and the clout it wields in Congress. But it’s only one of a host of interest groups making its voice heard on the issue as the presidential race heats up and President Obama promises executive actions to clamp down on gun sales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The National Rifle Association has become the face of the gun safety debate for its organizational strength and the clout it wields in Congress. But it’s only one of a host of interest groups making its voice heard on the issue as the presidential race heats up and President Obama promises executive actions to clamp down on gun sales.

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]]> 646 no Congress Grapples With Prescription Drug And Heroin Crisis Across the United States, cities and states are contending with a wave of abuse of painkillers, which is leading people to use heroin. Senators are working to come up with a bill to help mayors and governors cope with the crisis, which the CDC calls an epidemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 28 Jan 2016 18:42:38 -0000 full CQ Roll Call CDC Calls it An Epidemic Across the United States, cities and states are contending with a wave of abuse of painkillers, which is leading people to use heroin. Senators are working to come up with a bill to help mayors and governors cope with the crisis, which the CDC calls an epidemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Across the United States, cities and states are contending with a wave of abuse of painkillers, which is leading people to use heroin. Senators are working to come up with a bill to help mayors and governors cope with the crisis, which the CDC calls an epidemic.

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]]> 477 no Obama's Gun Proposals Trigger Skirmish Between the Branches Republicans appear ready to use their control over federal spending to try to withhold Justice Department money if President Barack Obama tries to move forward with any of the executive actions he announced on gun sales. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is standing on the sidelines, unwilling to take up the constitutionality of new firearms restrictions.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Jan 2016 23:24:10 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Supreme Court on the Sidelines Republicans appear ready to use their control over federal spending to try to withhold Justice Department money if President Barack Obama tries to move forward with any of the executive actions he announced on gun sales. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is standing on the sidelines, unwilling to take up the constitutionality of new firearms restrictions.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Republicans appear ready to use their control over federal spending to try to withhold Justice Department money if President Barack Obama tries to move forward with any of the executive actions he announced on gun sales. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is standing on the sidelines, unwilling to take up the constitutionality of new firearms restrictions.    

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]]> 354 no Self-Driving Cars Prompt Washington to Rethink Rules of the Road President Obama’s last budget request includes almost $4 billion to develop self-driving vehicles. Many in Congress view the cars as a way to reduce accidents and deliver environmental benefits. The question is whether concerns over cybersecurity, liability and management of radio spectrum could ground the effort, even as technology floods the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Jan 2016 19:47:51 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Obama Requested Almost $4 Billion for Development President Obama’s last budget request includes almost $4 billion to develop self-driving vehicles. Many in Congress view the cars as a way to reduce accidents and deliver environmental benefits. The question is whether concerns over cybersecurity, liability and management of radio spectrum could ground the effort, even as technology floods the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Obama’s last budget request includes almost $4 billion to develop self-driving vehicles. Many in Congress view the cars as a way to reduce accidents and deliver environmental benefits. The question is whether concerns over cybersecurity, liability and management of radio spectrum could ground the effort, even as technology floods the market.

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]]> 460 no GOP Budget and Taxes Plan May Collide With Election Year Priorities Senate Republicans have designs on passing a tax and spending plan this year. But it won't be easy in the midst of congressional and presidential elections. What's more, it may not be strictly necessary because last year's budget deal essentially locked in congressional spending levels for fiscal 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Jan 2016 19:03:26 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Sen. Mtch McConnell Seeks to Restore Order Senate Republicans have designs on passing a tax and spending plan this year. But it won't be easy in the midst of congressional and presidential elections. What's more, it may not be strictly necessary because last year's budget deal essentially locked in congressional spending levels for fiscal 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Senate Republicans have designs on passing a tax and spending plan this year. But it won't be easy in the midst of congressional and presidential elections. What's more, it may not be strictly necessary because last year's budget deal essentially locked in congressional spending levels for fiscal 2017.

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]]> 542 no List of Influential Lawmakers-Turned-Lobbyists Grows More than 50 ex-members of Congress who left public life at the beginning of last year are now free to lobby their former colleagues. They’ll have to prove to businesses and advocacy groups that they can wield influence from the outside in a uniquely Washington ritual known as the revolving door that's seen about a third of former lawmakers join the influence game since 2001. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Jan 2016 18:46:03 -0000 full CQ Roll Call A Third of Former Members of Congress Joined Influence Game More than 50 ex-members of Congress who left public life at the beginning of last year are now free to lobby their former colleagues. They’ll have to prove to businesses and advocacy groups that they can wield influence from the outside in a uniquely Washington ritual known as the revolving door that's seen about a third of former lawmakers join the influence game since 2001. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices More than 50 ex-members of Congress who left public life at the beginning of last year are now free to lobby their former colleagues. They’ll have to prove to businesses and advocacy groups that they can wield influence from the outside in a uniquely Washington ritual known as the revolving door that's seen about a third of former lawmakers join the influence game since 2001.

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]]> 513 no Low-Tech Approach Has Some Doubting Polls' Accuracy Donald Trump has been leading presidential polls for so long, only a skeptic would doubt he’s a shoo-in for the Republican nomination. But plenty of people are dubious about the state of public opinion research and its overreliance on traditional, landline telephone polling in an age of smart phones, caller ID and other trappings of the digital age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Jan 2016 18:46:10 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Millennials Often Not Reached Donald Trump has been leading presidential polls for so long, only a skeptic would doubt he’s a shoo-in for the Republican nomination. But plenty of people are dubious about the state of public opinion research and its overreliance on traditional, landline telephone polling in an age of smart phones, caller ID and other trappings of the digital age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Donald Trump has been leading presidential polls for so long, only a skeptic would doubt he’s a shoo-in for the Republican nomination. But plenty of people are dubious about the state of public opinion research and its overreliance on traditional, landline telephone polling in an age of smart phones, caller ID and other trappings of the digital age.

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]]> 411 no Recovery Not Enough To Put Food on the Table for 17 Million Americans Despite the rebounding economy, the number of Americans who may not have enough food to eat is higher than pre-recession levels, standing at 6.9 million homes with about 17 million people. That’s prompting a fresh look at government food and nutrition programs aimed at veterans, single-parent families and other vulnerable populations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Jan 2016 17:37:48 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Fresh Look at Government Programs Despite the rebounding economy, the number of Americans who may not have enough food to eat is higher than pre-recession levels, standing at 6.9 million homes with about 17 million people. That’s prompting a fresh look at government food and nutrition programs aimed at veterans, single-parent families and other vulnerable populations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Despite the rebounding economy, the number of Americans who may not have enough food to eat is higher than pre-recession levels, standing at 6.9 million homes with about 17 million people. That’s prompting a fresh look at government food and nutrition programs aimed at veterans, single-parent families and other vulnerable populations.

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]]> 588 no Public Angst Dampens Obama's Victory Lap A State of the Union address can give a lame duck president one last chance to take a nationally televised victory lap. That may not be possible for Barack Obama, who’ll have to temper his rhetoric on Tuesday night to address the concerns of voters anxious about job insecurity, a growing disparity between rich and poor and the constant threat of terrorism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Jan 2016 16:25:15 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Presidential Candidates Fueling Unease A State of the Union address can give a lame duck president one last chance to take a nationally televised victory lap. That may not be possible for Barack Obama, who’ll have to temper his rhetoric on Tuesday night to address the concerns of voters anxious about job insecurity, a growing disparity between rich and poor and the constant threat of terrorism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A State of the Union address can give a lame duck president one last chance to take a nationally televised victory lap. That may not be possible for Barack Obama, who’ll have to temper his rhetoric on Tuesday night to address the concerns of voters anxious about job insecurity, a growing disparity between rich and poor and the constant threat of terrorism.

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]]> 523 no Suspension of Obamacare Taxes Could Bring More Changes The recent delay of more than $30 billion worth of Obamacare taxes to help fund the law's health insurance expansion could embolden critics to take a run at other pieces of the law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Jan 2016 22:22:54 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Republicans Setting the Stage for 2017 The recent delay of more than $30 billion worth of Obamacare taxes to help fund the law's health insurance expansion could embolden critics to take a run at other pieces of the law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The recent delay of more than $30 billion worth of Obamacare taxes to help fund the law's health insurance expansion could embolden critics to take a run at other pieces of the law.

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]]> 450 no Energy Legislation Could Get a Jolt in 2016 Congress hasn't passed a major energy bill in more than a decade. But the way the year-end tax and spending deal lifted an oil export ban and extended wind and solar tax credits has some in Washington hoping for more, even in an election year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 05 Jan 2016 21:24:31 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Pending Bill Includes Streamlining Permits for Gas Exports Congress hasn't passed a major energy bill in more than a decade. But the way the year-end tax and spending deal lifted an oil export ban and extended wind and solar tax credits has some in Washington hoping for more, even in an election year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress hasn't passed a major energy bill in more than a decade. But the way the year-end tax and spending deal lifted an oil export ban and extended wind and solar tax credits has some in Washington hoping for more, even in an election year. 

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]]> 475 no Taxes, Guns and Messaging Votes May Occupy Lawmakers in 2016 Congress cleared most pressing issues off its decks by striking a budget deal and passing a huge tax and spending package at the end of 2015. The question is whether the House and Senate in 2016 will amplify election year messaging or whether lawmakers and the White House come together to strike deals on other matters.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 29 Dec 2015 18:43:38 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Politics Behind the Policy in Obama's Last Year in Office Congress cleared most pressing issues off its decks by striking a budget deal and passing a huge tax and spending package at the end of 2015. The question is whether the House and Senate in 2016 will amplify election year messaging or whether lawmakers and the White House come together to strike deals on other matters.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress cleared most pressing issues off its decks by striking a budget deal and passing a huge tax and spending package at the end of 2015. The question is whether the House and Senate in 2016 will amplify election year messaging or whether lawmakers and the White House come together to strike deals on other matters. 

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]]> 1001 no America’s First Book and Its Impact on Everything from Religion to Press Freedom CQ Now introduces you to a very special piece of American history at the Library of Congress:the Bay Psalm Book, printed in 1640 in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. It is the first book printed in what is now the United States and it helped shape everything from religious expression to the political culture in the 13 colonies.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 21 Dec 2015 17:18:40 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Puritans Translated Sacred Text So They Could Sing It. CQ Now introduces you to a very special piece of American history at the Library of Congress:the Bay Psalm Book, printed in 1640 in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. It is the first book printed in what is now the United States and it helped shape everything from religious expression to the political culture in the 13 colonies.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CQ Now introduces you to a very special piece of American history at the Library of Congress:the Bay Psalm Book, printed in 1640 in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. It is the first book printed in what is now the United States and it helped shape everything from religious expression to the political culture in the 13 colonies.  

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]]> 422 no 2016 Spending Package Reveals Washington's Winners and Losers A tumultuous and unusually productive year for Congress ended quietly on Dec. 18 with the passage of a $1.1 trillion spending bill to keep the government running and a package of tax breaks for businesses and individuals worth about $680 billion. Everyone in Washington had some flesh in the game, and the hundreds of pages of bill text revealed many winners and losers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Dec 2015 19:54:52 -0000 full CQ Roll Call $1.1 Trillion Keeps the Government Running A tumultuous and unusually productive year for Congress ended quietly on Dec. 18 with the passage of a $1.1 trillion spending bill to keep the government running and a package of tax breaks for businesses and individuals worth about $680 billion. Everyone in Washington had some flesh in the game, and the hundreds of pages of bill text revealed many winners and losers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A tumultuous and unusually productive year for Congress ended quietly on Dec. 18 with the passage of a $1.1 trillion spending bill to keep the government running and a package of tax breaks for businesses and individuals worth about $680 billion. Everyone in Washington had some flesh in the game, and the hundreds of pages of bill text revealed many winners and losers.

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]]> 502 no Rail Planners Try to Avoid Tunnel Vision The 457-mile rail route from Washington to Boston is the busiest in the country, connecting four of the nation's 10 largest metropolitan areas and serving about a fifth of the U.S. economy. It's also the most bureaucratically tangled, with eight commuter lines, four freight railroads and Amtrak all sharing the same space. That's a sure-fire recipe for jurisdictional arguments over how to spend the $20 billion it takes to keep the corridor running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Dec 2015 23:32:46 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Train Service from Washington to Boston is the Busiest in the Country The 457-mile rail route from Washington to Boston is the busiest in the country, connecting four of the nation's 10 largest metropolitan areas and serving about a fifth of the U.S. economy. It's also the most bureaucratically tangled, with eight commuter lines, four freight railroads and Amtrak all sharing the same space. That's a sure-fire recipe for jurisdictional arguments over how to spend the $20 billion it takes to keep the corridor running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The 457-mile rail route from Washington to Boston is the busiest in the country, connecting four of the nation's 10 largest metropolitan areas and serving about a fifth of the U.S. economy. It's also the most bureaucratically tangled, with eight commuter lines, four freight railroads and Amtrak all sharing the same space. That's a sure-fire recipe for jurisdictional arguments over how to spend the $20 billion it takes to keep the corridor running.

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]]> 478 no Why a Popular, Bipartisan Email Privacy Plan Stalled in Congress A House bill that would require warrants for government access to personal and business emails attracted more than 300 co-sponsors as well as support from technology giants like Google. But the measure has stalled over concerns from law enforcement and federal agencies that want exceptions to the requirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Dec 2015 21:24:47 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Agencies and Law Enforcement Have Concerns A House bill that would require warrants for government access to personal and business emails attracted more than 300 co-sponsors as well as support from technology giants like Google. But the measure has stalled over concerns from law enforcement and federal agencies that want exceptions to the requirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A House bill that would require warrants for government access to personal and business emails attracted more than 300 co-sponsors as well as support from technology giants like Google. But the measure has stalled over concerns from law enforcement and federal agencies that want exceptions to the requirement.

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]]> 400 no Deal-Cutting to Fund the Government Keeps Congress Working Overtime The House and Senate couldn't finish their legislative year by a self-imposed Dec. 11 deadline. That means a handful of lawmakers will have to make crucial decisions about spending and taxes while a temporary funding patch winds down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Dec 2015 15:22:40 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Tax Bills Part of the Last-Minute Negotiations The House and Senate couldn't finish their legislative year by a self-imposed Dec. 11 deadline. That means a handful of lawmakers will have to make crucial decisions about spending and taxes while a temporary funding patch winds down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The House and Senate couldn't finish their legislative year by a self-imposed Dec. 11 deadline. That means a handful of lawmakers will have to make crucial decisions about spending and taxes while a temporary funding patch winds down.

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]]> 486 no Why the Paris Climate Talks Resulted in Few Binding Agreements A two-week United Nations conference in Paris on climate change is coming to a close, and while the agreements that emerge carry moral and political weight, they won’t be legally binding. That’s just fine with Republicans in Congress, who oppose participating in international pacts to limit carbon emissions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Dec 2015 15:22:15 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Republicans in Congress Oppose Any Pacts A two-week United Nations conference in Paris on climate change is coming to a close, and while the agreements that emerge carry moral and political weight, they won’t be legally binding. That’s just fine with Republicans in Congress, who oppose participating in international pacts to limit carbon emissions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A two-week United Nations conference in Paris on climate change is coming to a close, and while the agreements that emerge carry moral and political weight, they won’t be legally binding. That’s just fine with Republicans in Congress, who oppose participating in international pacts to limit carbon emissions.

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]]> 515 no A Tempest Over Biofuel Use The Environmental Protection Agency tried to strike a compromise setting mandates for the use of ethanol and other renewable fuels next year. But the balancing act has instead angered both supporters and opponents of the federal Renewable Fuel Standard, who are expected to file lawsuits when the rules are printed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Dec 2015 20:40:01 -0000 full CQ Roll Call EPA Attempt to Compromise Could Lead to Lawsuits The Environmental Protection Agency tried to strike a compromise setting mandates for the use of ethanol and other renewable fuels next year. But the balancing act has instead angered both supporters and opponents of the federal Renewable Fuel Standard, who are expected to file lawsuits when the rules are printed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Environmental Protection Agency tried to strike a compromise setting mandates for the use of ethanol and other renewable fuels next year. But the balancing act has instead angered both supporters and opponents of the federal Renewable Fuel Standard, who are expected to file lawsuits when the rules are printed.

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]]> 600 no Year-End Government Spending Battle Ripens The days are ticking down on the legislative calendar and the big unresolved business in Congress is a giant spending bill that’s supposed to keep government agencies running in 2016. Republicans and Democrats are predictably far apart on the details, adding the possibility of a December shutdown to a year that’s already seen its share of drama. Could battles over environmental regulations keep Congress in for Christmas?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Dec 2015 17:22:07 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Could Differences Over EPA Regulations Keep Congress in for Christmas? The days are ticking down on the legislative calendar and the big unresolved business in Congress is a giant spending bill that’s supposed to keep government agencies running in 2016. Republicans and Democrats are predictably far apart on the details, adding the possibility of a December shutdown to a year that’s already seen its share of drama. Could battles over environmental regulations keep Congress in for Christmas?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The days are ticking down on the legislative calendar and the big unresolved business in Congress is a giant spending bill that’s supposed to keep government agencies running in 2016. Republicans and Democrats are predictably far apart on the details, adding the possibility of a December shutdown to a year that’s already seen its share of drama. Could battles over environmental regulations keep Congress in for Christmas?  

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]]> 421 no Feds Look to Tighten Their Grip on Recreational Drones As many as 700,000 drones could be sold to American consumers this holiday season. But those unmanned aircraft will be taking to the skies on Christmas morning just as federal officials eye a new registration system as part of plans to tighten their grip on drone fliers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Dec 2015 22:21:25 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Drone Registration System Eyed As many as 700,000 drones could be sold to American consumers this holiday season. But those unmanned aircraft will be taking to the skies on Christmas morning just as federal officials eye a new registration system as part of plans to tighten their grip on drone fliers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As many as 700,000 drones could be sold to American consumers this holiday season. But those unmanned aircraft will be taking to the skies on Christmas morning just as federal officials eye a new registration system as part of plans to tighten their grip on drone fliers. 

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]]> 351 no Mental Health Overhaul Could Boost Money for Psychiatric Hospitals   Congress is looking at whether psychiatric hospitals can bill the Medicaid program to care for adults — a move that signals a potential shift in lawmakers' views about institutionalizing people with serious mental diseases and one that could add tens of billions of dollars in spending over a decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 30 Nov 2015 17:21:54 -0000 full CQ Roll Call States Could Shift Spending to the Federal Government   Congress is looking at whether psychiatric hospitals can bill the Medicaid program to care for adults — a move that signals a potential shift in lawmakers' views about institutionalizing people with serious mental diseases and one that could add tens of billions of dollars in spending over a decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices   Congress is looking at whether psychiatric hospitals can bill the Medicaid program to care for adults — a move that signals a potential shift in lawmakers' views about institutionalizing people with serious mental diseases and one that could add tens of billions of dollars in spending over a decade.

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]]> 398 no No Child Left Behind Law May Get a Facelift School administrators and other education groups could get an early Christmas gift if Congress overhauls the controversial 2002 education law known as No Child Left Behind. Derided over its standardized tests and accountability measures, the law could be reshaped by a Congress that's more eager to cut deals on elementary and secondary school accountability and shift responsibility to the states. The legislative text of the measure looking to replace the No Child Left Behind law was released November 30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 30 Nov 2015 17:10:30 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Congress Looks to Shift Responsibility to the States School administrators and other education groups could get an early Christmas gift if Congress overhauls the controversial 2002 education law known as No Child Left Behind. Derided over its standardized tests and accountability measures, the law could be reshaped by a Congress that's more eager to cut deals on elementary and secondary school accountability and shift responsibility to the states. The legislative text of the measure looking to replace the No Child Left Behind law was released November 30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices School administrators and other education groups could get an early Christmas gift if Congress overhauls the controversial 2002 education law known as No Child Left Behind. Derided over its standardized tests and accountability measures, the law could be reshaped by a Congress that's more eager to cut deals on elementary and secondary school accountability and shift responsibility to the states. The legislative text of the measure looking to replace the No Child Left Behind law was released November 30.

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]]> 355 no Why Paul Ryan's Honeymoon As House Speaker Won't Last New House Speaker Paul Ryan’s grace period with his fractious House Republican caucus could run out next year, when demands for ideological purity collide with the reality of legislative give-and-take. His message for the short run is stressing unity and passing bills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Nov 2015 20:17:30 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Politics Behind His Decisions New House Speaker Paul Ryan’s grace period with his fractious House Republican caucus could run out next year, when demands for ideological purity collide with the reality of legislative give-and-take. His message for the short run is stressing unity and passing bills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices New House Speaker Paul Ryan’s grace period with his fractious House Republican caucus could run out next year, when demands for ideological purity collide with the reality of legislative give-and-take. His message for the short run is stressing unity and passing bills.

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]]> 559 no Despite Paris Attacks, New US War Declaration Against ISIS a Long Shot Congress appears unlikely to pursue a new authorization for use of military force against the Islamic State. Republicans and Democrats remain deeply divided over what it should say, and many lawmakers see little to gain from taking a politically charged war vote. That suits the Obama administration, which has relied on a 2001 authorization to launch strikes against ISIS in Syria and Iraq.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Nov 2015 20:58:27 -0000 full CQ Roll Call New Authorization for Use of Military Force Unlikely Congress appears unlikely to pursue a new authorization for use of military force against the Islamic State. Republicans and Democrats remain deeply divided over what it should say, and many lawmakers see little to gain from taking a politically charged war vote. That suits the Obama administration, which has relied on a 2001 authorization to launch strikes against ISIS in Syria and Iraq.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress appears unlikely to pursue a new authorization for use of military force against the Islamic State. Republicans and Democrats remain deeply divided over what it should say, and many lawmakers see little to gain from taking a politically charged war vote. That suits the Obama administration, which has relied on a 2001 authorization to launch strikes against ISIS in Syria and Iraq.  

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]]> 553 no Farmers Face New Rules As FDA Tries to Get Ahead of Food-borne Bugs The Food and Drug Administration is trying to be more proactive combating food-borne illness. But there are questions about whether it has the money to accomplish the job, or whether the agency will have to lean heavily on outside parties, including the food industry, to be the enforcers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Nov 2015 15:50:28 -0000 full CQ Roll Call As Agency Redefines Mission, Small Produce Farmers Try to Follow The Food and Drug Administration is trying to be more proactive combating food-borne illness. But there are questions about whether it has the money to accomplish the job, or whether the agency will have to lean heavily on outside parties, including the food industry, to be the enforcers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Food and Drug Administration is trying to be more proactive combating food-borne illness. But there are questions about whether it has the money to accomplish the job, or whether the agency will have to lean heavily on outside parties, including the food industry, to be the enforcers.

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]]> 588 no How Rep. Ken Calvert Took One For the GOP Team A mild-mannered Republican congressman from Southern California unwittingly helped torpedo the annual appropriations process this summer, by triggering a debate over display of the Confederate flag. Now, he and others in the GOP have to pull off a balancing act, steering a spending plan through a Congress intent on challenging President Obama's environmental agenda.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 12 Nov 2015 17:08:23 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Confederate Flag Flap Lingers Over Spending Bill A mild-mannered Republican congressman from Southern California unwittingly helped torpedo the annual appropriations process this summer, by triggering a debate over display of the Confederate flag. Now, he and others in the GOP have to pull off a balancing act, steering a spending plan through a Congress intent on challenging President Obama's environmental agenda.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A mild-mannered Republican congressman from Southern California unwittingly helped torpedo the annual appropriations process this summer, by triggering a debate over display of the Confederate flag. Now, he and others in the GOP have to pull off a balancing act, steering a spending plan through a Congress intent on challenging President Obama's environmental agenda. 

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]]> 368 no Lobbying for Indian Gaming Flourishes a Decade After Scandal A battle between two Arizona tribes over Indian casinos is offering proof of how the Jack Abramoff scandal that rocked K Street, Congress and Indian country a decade ago hasn't ruined the lucrative business of representing Native American interests before Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 Nov 2015 21:15:01 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Jack Abramoff Scandal Hasn't Ruined the Lucrative Business A battle between two Arizona tribes over Indian casinos is offering proof of how the Jack Abramoff scandal that rocked K Street, Congress and Indian country a decade ago hasn't ruined the lucrative business of representing Native American interests before Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A battle between two Arizona tribes over Indian casinos is offering proof of how the Jack Abramoff scandal that rocked K Street, Congress and Indian country a decade ago hasn't ruined the lucrative business of representing Native American interests before Congress.

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]]> 405 no Copycat Drugs Raise The Question: What’s In a Name? An estimated $60 billion worth of biotechnology drugs will lose patent protection next year and the Food and Drug Administration and the government’s top consumer watchdog agency can’t seem to agree on what to name cheaper, copycat versions. That could complicate efforts to hold down medical spending.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Nov 2015 19:46:11 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Why More Generic Drugs Aren't Being Approved By The FDA An estimated $60 billion worth of biotechnology drugs will lose patent protection next year and the Food and Drug Administration and the government’s top consumer watchdog agency can’t seem to agree on what to name cheaper, copycat versions. That could complicate efforts to hold down medical spending.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices An estimated $60 billion worth of biotechnology drugs will lose patent protection next year and the Food and Drug Administration and the government’s top consumer watchdog agency can’t seem to agree on what to name cheaper, copycat versions. That could complicate efforts to hold down medical spending.  

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]]> 312 no Kevin Brady:Will "Relentlessly Pursue Tax Reform" Ways & Mens Chairman Kevin Brady of Texas Talks to CQ Roll Call About Overhauling the Corporate Tax Code and a National Sales Tax.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Nov 2015 22:25:29 -0000 full CQ Roll Call House Ways & Means Chairman Wants “Reagan-Style” Tax Code Ways & Mens Chairman Kevin Brady of Texas Talks to CQ Roll Call About Overhauling the Corporate Tax Code and a National Sales Tax.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ways & Mens Chairman Kevin Brady of Texas Talks to CQ Roll Call About Overhauling the Corporate Tax Code and a National Sales Tax. 

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]]> 303 no Where Does the Tussle Over Encryption Stand in a Post-Snowden World? The Obama administration has given up on half-hearted efforts to require companies to provide the government with access to encrypted electronic communications — the latest development in a long-running debate pitting national security against civil liberties that Congress is struggling to sort out. CQ's Adriel Bettelheim and intelligence reporter Ryan Lucas explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Nov 2015 18:42:30 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Debate Pits National Security Against Privacy The Obama administration has given up on half-hearted efforts to require companies to provide the government with access to encrypted electronic communications — the latest development in a long-running debate pitting national security against civil liberties that Congress is struggling to sort out. CQ's Adriel Bettelheim and intelligence reporter Ryan Lucas explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Obama administration has given up on half-hearted efforts to require companies to provide the government with access to encrypted electronic communications — the latest development in a long-running debate pitting national security against civil liberties that Congress is struggling to sort out. CQ's Adriel Bettelheim and intelligence reporter Ryan Lucas explain.

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]]> 328 no Highway Funding Crunch Presses Congress Congress faces a Nov. 20 deadline to authorize spending on the nation’s highway and mass transit programs, another big task on lawmakers’ year-end to-do list. House and Senate negotiators will have to iron out differences in their plans by then to keep the money flowing. CQ's Adriel Bettelheim and Kellie Mejdrich explain.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Nov 2015 22:31:15 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Democrats Want a Gas Tax Increase Congress faces a Nov. 20 deadline to authorize spending on the nation’s highway and mass transit programs, another big task on lawmakers’ year-end to-do list. House and Senate negotiators will have to iron out differences in their plans by then to keep the money flowing. CQ's Adriel Bettelheim and Kellie Mejdrich explain.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress faces a Nov. 20 deadline to authorize spending on the nation’s highway and mass transit programs, another big task on lawmakers’ year-end to-do list. House and Senate negotiators will have to iron out differences in their plans by then to keep the money flowing. CQ's Adriel Bettelheim and Kellie Mejdrich explain.  

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]]> 324 no Obama's Clean Power Plan Faces Court Challenges The Obama administration’s limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants have triggered a slew of lawsuits and set off a tempest for states, utilities, unions and trade groups. The final fate of the rules will be decided by the courts. This comes as the administration heads to an international conference in Paris in December with the hope of using the regulations to strike an accord on climate change.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Nov 2015 17:42:50 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Administration Hopes to Use Plan to Strike International Climate Accord The Obama administration’s limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants have triggered a slew of lawsuits and set off a tempest for states, utilities, unions and trade groups. The final fate of the rules will be decided by the courts. This comes as the administration heads to an international conference in Paris in December with the hope of using the regulations to strike an accord on climate change.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Obama administration’s limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants have triggered a slew of lawsuits and set off a tempest for states, utilities, unions and trade groups. The final fate of the rules will be decided by the courts. This comes as the administration heads to an international conference in Paris in December with the hope of using the regulations to strike an accord on climate change.    

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]]> 343 no Why The Obama Administration Is Tiptoeing Through Syria The Obama administration has taken a lot of heat for a Middle East policy that critics see as naïve and feckless. A CQ Weekly cover story shows how it’s most immediately playing out in Syria, where U.S. policy remains more or less stuck in the same place it was three years ago. CQ's Adriel Bettelheim and Intelligence Reporter Ryan Lucas explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 Oct 2015 21:38:43 -0000 full CQ Roll Call The Price of Indecision The Obama administration has taken a lot of heat for a Middle East policy that critics see as naïve and feckless. A CQ Weekly cover story shows how it’s most immediately playing out in Syria, where U.S. policy remains more or less stuck in the same place it was three years ago. CQ's Adriel Bettelheim and Intelligence Reporter Ryan Lucas explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Obama administration has taken a lot of heat for a Middle East policy that critics see as naïve and feckless. A CQ Weekly cover story shows how it’s most immediately playing out in Syria, where U.S. policy remains more or less stuck in the same place it was three years ago. CQ's Adriel Bettelheim and Intelligence Reporter Ryan Lucas explain.

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]]> 414 no Why Tens of Millions of Americans Lack High-Speed Internet Republicans, Democrats and the White House all agree on the need to expand high-speed Internet to outlying areas. But there are sticky questions about how to cover the cost, and practical challenges to digging up thousands of miles of right of way to lay high-speed networks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 Oct 2015 19:39:56 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Initiatives to Expand Broadband Nationwide Republicans, Democrats and the White House all agree on the need to expand high-speed Internet to outlying areas. But there are sticky questions about how to cover the cost, and practical challenges to digging up thousands of miles of right of way to lay high-speed networks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Republicans, Democrats and the White House all agree on the need to expand high-speed Internet to outlying areas. But there are sticky questions about how to cover the cost, and practical challenges to digging up thousands of miles of right of way to lay high-speed networks.

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]]> 256 no Budget Deal:Fragile Truce? A two-year agreement to lift budget caps and raise the government’s debt ceiling is speeding through Congress in time to beat a deadline for raising the government’s borrowing authority. But it won’t end bitter ideological fights over government spending and fiscal issues. CQ's Adriel Bettelheim and Jane Norman explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Oct 2015 20:42:36 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Winner and Losers Of The Two-Year Agreement A two-year agreement to lift budget caps and raise the government’s debt ceiling is speeding through Congress in time to beat a deadline for raising the government’s borrowing authority. But it won’t end bitter ideological fights over government spending and fiscal issues. CQ's Adriel Bettelheim and Jane Norman explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A two-year agreement to lift budget caps and raise the government’s debt ceiling is speeding through Congress in time to beat a deadline for raising the government’s borrowing authority. But it won’t end bitter ideological fights over government spending and fiscal issues. CQ's Adriel Bettelheim and Jane Norman explain.

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]]> 252 no Flaw in the U.S.'s Costly Warplane of the Future Some pilots could be killed during ejections from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter being developed for the U.S. military under a nearly $400 billion program to acquire the warplane of the future. CQ's Adriel Bettelheim and Defense Writer John Donnelly discuss the potential problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Oct 2015 19:48:00 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Potential Problem with F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Some pilots could be killed during ejections from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter being developed for the U.S. military under a nearly $400 billion program to acquire the warplane of the future. CQ's Adriel Bettelheim and Defense Writer John Donnelly discuss the potential problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Some pilots could be killed during ejections from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter being developed for the U.S. military under a nearly $400 billion program to acquire the warplane of the future. CQ's Adriel Bettelheim and Defense Writer John Donnelly discuss the potential problem.

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]]> 329 no Hurdles to Paying for Surface Transportation Projects Congress is considering legislation to fund sorely needed surface transportation programs nationwide but hasn't figured out how to pay for it. CQ's Adriel Bettelheim and Randy Walerius explain why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Oct 2015 19:22:15 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Hosted by CQ Roll Call Congress is considering legislation to fund sorely needed surface transportation programs nationwide but hasn't figured out how to pay for it. CQ's Adriel Bettelheim and Randy Walerius explain why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congress is considering legislation to fund sorely needed surface transportation programs nationwide but hasn't figured out how to pay for it. CQ's Adriel Bettelheim and Randy Walerius explain why.

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]]> 314 no Obamacare & Medicare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Oct 2015 21:20:46 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Featuring CQ's Adriel Bettelheim and Rebecca Adams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 325 no Battle for Speaker of the House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 Oct 2015 18:48:59 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Featuring CQ's Adriel Bettelheim and Tom Curry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 290 no Why the House Could Lead to a Government Shutdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 Oct 2015 15:32:59 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Featuring CQ's Adriel Bettelheim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 228 no Sen. Chuck Grassley's 82nd Birthday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 Oct 2015 15:31:49 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Featuring CQ's Tom Curry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 184 no Introducing Rep. Darin LaHood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 Oct 2015 15:30:42 -0000 full CQ Roll Call Featuring CQ's Tom Curry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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