At the time of this recording, five states have still not been called in the presidential election, with former Vice President Joe Biden leading in three of them. Then there is the Senate. With two runoff elections set in Georgia in January, chamber majority will be uncertain until then. CQ Roll Call's Jason Dick, Niels Lesniewski and Stephanie Akin report in this special edition of Political Theater as election week continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 06, 2020•10 min
CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller takes a look at what the near future holds for governing as the country's schisms were revealed this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 06, 2020•4 min
The country is on edge as battleground states continue their vote count in the race between Donald Trump and Joe Biden for the presidency. But that has not stopped Trump’s campaign from filing several lawsuits in hopes of gaining an edge in the final results. But what about all these lawsuits? How likely are they to affect the outcome? CQ Roll Call senior writer Todd Ruger discusses them and what we can expect in the next few days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 05, 2020•16 min
North Carolina is a true political battleground and Charlotte has had challenges that echo those of many big American cities — protests and debates over police reform and equality for all citizens.. Mary C. Curtis speaks to Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles on the election and what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 05, 2020•27 min
Health policy was on the ballot in 32 states on Tuesday. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman breaks down the big ticket measures and what passed where. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 04, 2020•3 min
If you like tidy stories, then 2020 is not for you. As election officials continue counting votes for the presidency and Senate and House races, it's tough to get a handle on just what happened: Why were polls off? Who will win? Will each party need to do some soul searching or will they pretend it's all good? Rodell Mollineu of ROKK Solutions and Liesl Hickey, of Ascent Media join the podcast to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 04, 2020•34 min
While votes are still being counted in close races, Democrats are beginning to grapple with the likelihood of a narrow House majority and continued Republican control of the Senate. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt talks with House Budget Committee Chairman John Yarmuth, D-Ky., about how the election results will impact next year’s budget process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 04, 2020•16 min
In the 2020 presidential election, the AP has called Florida for Trump and Arizona for Biden. These results signal that Latinos are far from a monolithic voting bloc, reports CQ Roll Call’s Camila DeChalus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 04, 2020•3 min
With the winner of the 2020 presidential election still unfolding, there are ingredients for some of the tighter contests to be challenged. CQ Roll Call's Todd Ruger explains how there are some lawsuits teed up already. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 04, 2020•3 min
National and cybersecurity officials are on alert as Election Day unfolds. CQ Roll Call's Gopal Ratnam reports that the FBI is investigating robocalls telling voters to stay home because of COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 03, 2020•3 min
In a few swing states, some military voters whose ballots might make a difference in the outcome could be disenfranchised by tight mail-in deadlines. To run on CQ and RC at 5am. DONNELLY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 03, 2020•4 min
CQ Roll Call's Gopal Ratnam reports that intelligence officials are on alert for any interference or potential cyber attacks to compromise the presidential election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 03, 2020•2 min
CQ Roll Call's legal affairs reporter Todd Ruger reports on how lawyers across the country are preparing to counteract the possibility of voter intimidation on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 02, 2020•3 min
President Trump has often touted the role of the military in distributing a COVID-19 vaccine, but in recent days health officials close to the process have taken pains to say that the government won't actually be handling vaccines at all. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp reports why even with a safe and effective vaccine, conflicting messages and deep distrust could jeopardize its success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 02, 2020•3 min
Henrique DuBugras, the founder and co-CEO of Brex, the multibillion dollar payments company, jumps on the show as Fintech Beat’s first co-host and interviews Chris about fintech—and his research on Black financial regulators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 02, 2020•34 min
President Donald Trump was elected to office nearly four years ago on promises of shutting out immigrants. He has largely delivered. And while pros and cons of his administration's approach are hashed out in partisan terms, there are real people whose lives have been irrevocably changed because of these policies. This special report is based on law enforcement tapes that are being released for the first time. This story is one man's story of what happened when he was detained. To call for help: ...
Nov 02, 2020•24 min
President Donald J. Trump's time in the oval office has been unlike any of his predecessors, where he has broken many conventions. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller speaks with presidential historian David Greenberg to examine whether Trump transformed the American presidency, regardless of who wins the 2020 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 30, 2020•31 min
The Trump administration on Thursday finalized a rule requiring health plans to publicize detailed pricing information that includes secret negotiated rates with medical providers. CQ Roll Call Lauren Clason reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 29, 2020•2 min
The 2020 Election is “rounding the corner” — sorry, I could not resist — but here we are, just a few days out from Nov. 3, which means that it’s almost Halloween. And what better way to recognize the spooky nature of All’s Hallows Eve than to discuss the scary worst-case scenarios for the elections! Disputed counts! Lawsuits! Candidates refusing to concede! States sending multiple sets of electors to be counted! Runoffs! The House and Senate refusing to seat members. On the latest Political Thea...
Oct 29, 2020•24 min
Silicon Valley's prized law Section 230 which guides how Big Tech can place content on its platforms is under fire in Congress. Big Tech leaders including Twitter's Jack Dorsey and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg come under fire in Congress Wednesday. CQ Roll Call's Dean De Chiaro reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 28, 2020•5 min
With a week to go before Election Day, there are a number of cases before the Supreme Court that deal with voting. CQ Roll Call's Todd Ruger looks at the docket before the justices and unpacks what is at stake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 27, 2020•3 min
CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt explain the various ways the election outcomes could impact the appropriations process during the lame duck session and the next couple of years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 27, 2020•18 min
Mark Branson, the top regulator in Switzerland, explains how Libra came to be based in the country, and how he intends to regulate the cryptocurrency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 27, 2020•27 min
States are beginning to receive rapid antigen tests from the White House and are trying to figure out the best ways to incorporate COVID-19 testing in their K through 12 schools. CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire reports.CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 27, 2020•2 min
CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa looks ahead at the top financial services and financial technology policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 26, 2020•3 min
CQ Roll Call's Ellyn Ferguson looks ahead at the top agricultural and trade policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 26, 2020•4 min
CQ Roll Call's Benjamin J. Hulac looks ahead at the top environmental and energy policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 26, 2020•2 min
CQ Roll Call's Kate Ackley looks ahead at the top lobbying and campaign finance concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 26, 2020•3 min
CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak looks ahead at the top fiscal policy and budget concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 26, 2020•3 min
CQ Roll Call's Camila DeChalus looks ahead at the top immigration and border security policy concerns for whichever presidential candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 26, 2020•3 min
