Congressional Politics
Discover key takeaways from 16 podcast episodes about this topic.
Senate Moves To Fire Hegseth As Career Ending Scandal Leaks
Senator Chris Murphy and host Jack Cocchiarella dissect the "cults" of consumption and credentialism, the corruption of democracy, and the need for a "Big Tent" Democratic party, all while criticizing Republican motivations.
Wala Blegay Joins The Revolyoution!
The hosts dissect political maneuvers from Tommy Styer's anti-corruption proposals to Trump's foreign policy and alleged slush fund, highlighting media propaganda and the erosion of accountability in American politics.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 11, 2026
President Trump's rejection of Iran's peace offer escalates the conflict, while domestic issues like a hantavirus outbreak, a controversial National Mall renovation, and rising gas prices dominate the U.S. political landscape.
Trump Wants $1 BILLION in Taxpayer Money for His Ballroom | Morning Shots Live
The Bulwark hosts dissect how Republicans are pushing a $1 billion taxpayer-funded 'East Wing modernization' for Trump's vanity ballroom, while simultaneously navigating a tense standoff with Iran and Ukraine's surprising resilience.
Va. Judge Blocks Redrawn Maps. Jeffries Rips GOP Over Economy. Law Student Punished for Kirk Remarks
This episode exposes judicial overreach in Virginia's redistricting, critiques Republican obstruction on DHS funding, highlights a Black law student's fight for free speech, and offers raw insights into domestic violence and the media's normalization of extremism.
Trump FURIOUS After Republicans Say MAGA IS DYING
The hosts dissect the escalating, self-inflicted crises of the Trump administration, from a devastating war in Iran and impending global economic collapse to internal Republican dissent and the President's vanity ballroom project.
Republicans REVOLT Against RINO Senate Leader FOLDING To Democrats After Trump Put Them In CHECKMATE
Senate Republicans, led by John Thune, are criticized for undermining President Trump's strategic leverage against Democrats during a government shutdown by passing a partial funding bill, shifting pressure onto House Republicans.
BREAKING: MAJOR announcement about US airports
The Trump administration moved to deploy ICE agents to US airports, sparking controversy over their training, the political motivations behind the decision, and the ongoing government funding standoff.
Trump's State Of The Union Disaster
The host dissects Donald Trump's State of the Union speech, framing it as a "disaster" characterized by cognitive decline, hypocrisy, and a self-serving attempt to claim credit for others' achievements.
Trump’s Latest Enemies Are His Own People
Donald Trump consistently frames independent actions by his appointees and party members—from Supreme Court justices to state governors—as personal betrayals, expecting absolute loyalty over constitutional duty or independent judgment.
Trump's Poll Numbers Stink. Maybe a Two-Hour Speech Will Help.
Despite a non-disastrous economy, Donald Trump's approval ratings plummeted, facing a skeptical public ahead of his State of the Union address, particularly on tariffs and aggressive immigration enforcement.
Gov Shutdown IMMINENT Over ICE Funding
A recent killing in Minneapolis has derailed a planned government funding deal, pushing the Senate towards a shutdown as Democrats refuse to fund DHS without significant ICE and CBP reforms.
PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 14, 2026
This episode unpacks President Trump's shifting foreign policy on Iran and Greenland, the escalating ICE crackdown in Minneapolis, and the controversial legislative changes impacting the U.S. hemp industry.
ICE Killing Cover-Up? Minnesota Barred From Probe, Crockett Clashes With GOP, Noem Under Fire
Roland Martin and guests dissect the alleged federal cover-up of an ICE agent's fatal shooting in Minneapolis, exposing the Trump administration's smear tactics, Republican cowardice, and the pervasive role of "white fear" in conservative politics.
ICE Killing Cover-Up? Minnesota Barred From Probe, Crockett Clashes With GOP, Noem Under Fire
This episode dissects the alleged federal cover-up of an ICE shooting in Minneapolis, the Trump administration's 'smear campaign' tactics, and the escalating rhetoric of white supremacy from figures like Megan Kelly and Elon Musk.
ICE Killing Cover-Up? Minnesota Barred From Probe, Crockett Clashes With GOP, Noem Under Fire
Roland Martin and guests dissect the alleged ICE cover-up of a fatal shooting in Minneapolis, exposing the Trump administration's 'smear campaign' tactics and the broader implications of white nationalism on American politics and media.