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The Readback: 'Fly Out Day' premieres Sep 06, 2025

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Max has Jake Sherman on to discuss the premiere of "Fly Out Day," Punchbowl News' weekly show. Jake offers a behind-the-scenes look at how it all came together.

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Johnson makes lots of news on 'Fly Out Day' Sep 05, 2025

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Speaker Mike Johnson stopped by the Punchbowl News Townhouse for the premiere of "Fly Out Day." Plus, the latest in redistricting news.

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Check out Fly Out Day! Speaker Mike Johnson on Shutdowns, Epstein & 2026 Sep 05, 2025

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🚨 Fly Out Day Episode 1 🚨

Punchbowl News co-founders Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer sit down with Speaker Mike Johnson for an exclusive interview. They discuss:

• The possibility of a government shutdown this fall

• Johnson’s thoughts on how Congress is handling the Jeffrey Epstein situation

• The 2026 elections

Plus a conversation with CNN’s Manu Raju and the Boston Globe’s Jackie Kucinich. Plus, John Bresnahan.

This wide-ranging, inside-the-Beltway conversation kicks off our new YouTube series, Fly Out Day — where Washington’s most powerful leaders share what’s really happening on Capitol Hill.

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The Obamacare subsidy fight Sep 04, 2025

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Vulnerable Republicans are worried that Obamacare subsidies are set to expire at the end of the year. Plus, Speaker Mike Johnson is on Fly Out Day, coming out tonight.

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GOP heading in different directions as funding fight begins Sep 03, 2025

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The government funding deadline looms as the Republican trifecta that controls Washington pursues three different strategies. Plus, the increasingly difficult Senate map the GOP faces in 2026.

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Welcome back, lawmakers Sep 02, 2025

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With 28 days until the government shuts down, will Congress act in time to keep it open? Plus, Democrats target Sen. Susan Collins over stock trading.

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Congress’ plate is full after recess Sep 01, 2025

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Congress comes back tomorrow, and it's looking more and more likely that there will be a government shutdown before year's end. Plus the latest on the Texas GOP Senate primary.

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The Readback: How OBBB is playing in the swing states Aug 23, 2025

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Andrew Desiderio joins Max Cohen to talk about his recent travel to Arizona and Nevada, covering power in the Senate.

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The Punch Power Matrix Aug 22, 2025

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Punchbowl News Reporter Andrew Desiderio is back with Jake to break down the latest Punch Power Matrix. Plus: A look at Senate Democrats’ emerging strategy in the fall funding fight, and the latest major political developments out of California and Texas.

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Can Rogers win in Michigan? Aug 21, 2025

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Can Mike Rogers win a Michigan Senate seat without President Trump on the ballot? Andrew Desiderio is back to dig into Rogers’ 2026 strategy.

Plus: What’s on the non-shutdown legislative agenda this fall, and key takeaways from FEC filing day — from House and Senate fundraising to the massive RNC cash advantage.

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