Josh and Kate discuss where the Build Back Better reconciliation bill falls on the spectrum from alive to dead in the JMP’s last episode of 2021.

Josh and Kate discuss the seeming punt of the reconciliation bill and how Democrats can still generate forward momentum.

Josh and Kate discuss Congress finally being on the verge of getting a filibuster carveout…but not for what you think.

Josh and Kate discuss the Supreme Court’s oral arguments in a potentially historic abortion case as well as the new omicron variant.

Josh and Kate discuss the trials of two high-profile shootings and how they contribute to Democrats’ fear of a Republican takeover.

Josh and Kate discuss the House finally passing the reconciliation bill and what comes next in the Senate on a mini pod.

Josh and Kate discuss inflation, some low-balled jobs numbers and the vote to censure Republican congressman Paul Gosar.

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.

Josh and Kate work through Democrats’ loss in the Virginia gubernatorial race and what it means for reconciliation.

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.