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...
5 Maalis 55min
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 ...
2 Maalis 21min
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 Min...
27 Helmi 49min
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 ...
25 Helmi 16min
CQ Budget: Tug-of-war over tariffs
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23 Helmi 24min
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...
17 Helmi 27min
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 ...
13 Helmi 29min
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 Democ...
9 Helmi 26min
