Episodes

  • Political Theater: The dog days are here already for Congress

    Political Theater: The dog days are here already for Congress
    Jul 16 2026
    Jason Dick and Molly Reynolds discuss how history will view the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., how congressional illnesses are starting to affect the institution, why things are getting stuck in both chambers, and what a weird time it is for the legislative branch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • CQ Budget: New push on reconciliation 3.0

    CQ Budget: New push on reconciliation 3.0
    Jul 13 2026
    The death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., triggers a Senate Budget Committee shake-up as House Republicans make a new push this week for a third reonciliation package. CQ Roll's Paul M. Krawzak and Aidan Quigley join host David Lerman to assess the impact of Graham's death and prospects for a new reconciliation bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Political Theater: Sean Astin on being a leader during a time of upheaval

    Political Theater: Sean Astin on being a leader during a time of upheaval
    Jul 2 2026
    Jason Dick talks with film legend Sean Astin, the president of SAG-AFTRA, about his deep connections to Washington, D.C., public service, the issues he is advocating on Capitol Hill and meeting the moment at a pivotal time in human history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • CQ Budget: Leadership test in House

    CQ Budget: Leadership test in House
    Jun 29 2026
    A push for new voting restrictions has held up business in the House, including appropriations bills. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and Aris Folley join host David Lerman in assessing the leadership test facing Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and what it means for spending bills and a third reconciliation package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • CQ Budget: Spending split

    CQ Budget: Spending split
    Jun 23 2026
    While House appropriators move forward with their fiscal 2027 spending bills, the usually bipartisan Senate process has run into major roadblocks with disputes over spending levels and amendments. CQ Roll Call's Aris Folley and Aidan Quigley discuss the status of appropriations in both chambers, as well as the prospects for reconciliation progress and an Iran war supplemental funding bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Political Theater: No more ‘Idiocracy’ references please; let's talk about the ads

    Political Theater: No more ‘Idiocracy’ references please; let's talk about the ads
    Jun 19 2026
    Jason Dick and Brandon Wetherbee discuss the big UFC bout at the White House, the relationship between President Donald Trump and combat sports and entertainment and the expansion of Brandon's media empire, Recommend If You Like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Political Theater: Rory Kennedy and the art of the documentary sequel

    Political Theater: Rory Kennedy and the art of the documentary sequel
    Jun 16 2026
    Jason Dick talks with filmmaker Rory Kennedy about her new documentary, "Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing," a sequel to her 2022 "Downfall: The Case Against Boeing" and how, despite a very public airing of the company's quality control failings after numerous crashes, so little has changed and who is to blame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • CQ Budget: Reconciliation 3.0 hurdles

    CQ Budget: Reconciliation 3.0 hurdles
    Jun 15 2026
    House Republicans are scrambling to produce a third reconciliation bill focused on defense spending and combating fraud, but they face numerous obstacles. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and Paul M. Krawzak join host David Lerman to assess the bill's prospects and all the complications that lie ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins