Ep. 198: To BBB Or Not To BBB
Josh and Kate discuss what comes next for the reconciliation bill, as well as some early indications of what the 2022 Senate battlefield might look like. Listen
Ep. 197: Election Fallout
Josh and Kate work through Democrats' loss in the Virginia gubernatorial race and what it means for reconciliation. Listen
Ep. 196: Groundhog Day
Josh and Kate discuss yet another week where Democrats are close to a reconciliation deal — if they can just circumvent Joe Manchin's obstinance on a few key proposals. Listen
Ep. 195: Suddenly, Progress
Josh and Kate discuss the sudden forward lurch of the reconciliation negotiations that has Democrats feeling optimistic about reaching a deal potentially by the end of the week. Listen
Ep. 194: Time To Act
Josh and Kate discuss the plodding reconciliation negotiations, coming showdown on the Jan. 6 committee, and quasi-revival of the stalled-out voting rights push. Listen
Ep. 193: Reconciliation Is Risen
Josh and Kate recap the abrupt resurrection of the reconciliation package last week, and look ahead to the debt ceiling standoff. Listen
Ep. 192: Apocalypse Now?
Josh and Kate discuss the current congressional morass and announce the winner of the JMP theme song competition! Listen
Ep. 191: Big Tent Wrangling
Josh and Kate discuss the debt ceiling, impending government shutdown and fate of the two-track infrastructure plan as Democrats try to get their house in order. Listen
Ep. 190: California Said No
Josh and Kate discuss the failed effort to recall California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the President's meetings with a certain couple of senators who are threatening his whole agenda. Listen
Ep. 189: Manchin’s Big Threat
Josh and Kate discuss Joe Manchin's new bargaining position on the reconciliation package and fallout from the Supreme Court's decision on the Texas abortion law. Listen