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CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics

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This is CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics, formerly CQ on Congress, which has all of the audio content from the CQ Roll Call newsroom.
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Congress: Why Nancy Pelosi is playing chicken with GOP over virus relief

In this CQ Roll Call Policy Brief, Shawn Zeller offers an analysis as to why House leader Nancy Pelosi is willing to play chicken with the GOP over virus relief, even as some other Democrats thinks the party should compromise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 18, 20203 min

Coronavirus Special Report: Pentagon, HHS will take the lead in distributing vaccine

In today's Coronavirus Special Report, we delve into how the departments of Health and Human Services and Defense will play a key role in distributing a vaccine when it is ready, why some states may go it alone when it comes to validating vaccines and how minority households are bearing the brunt of economic insecurity during this pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 16, 202011 min

Health: States, health groups applaud withdrawal of Medicaid rule

States and advocacy groups are applauding the Trump administration’s decision to pull back a proposed rule that could have had broad implications for Medicaid funding. CQ Roll Call’s Sandhya Raman explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 20202 min

Who should be an accredited investor?

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce joins the podcast to talk about artificial intelligence and capital markets for a live conversation at the HPC + AI Wall Street conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 202045 min

Budget deep dive: Lawmakers navigate politics in tackling a stopgap funding measure

Congress needs a continuing resolution to avoid a partial government shutdown next month. But how long should government operate on a stopgap? CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt explain the political implications behind the duration of a stopgap, as well as the likelihood of any coronavirus relief in the near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 202021 min

Policy: The coronavirus is killing congressional productivity

The stalemate on a new coronavirus relief package highlights an Autumn of legislative draws in the Capitol. Will Congress be able to get much done until the virus is gone? CQ Roll Call’s Shawn Zeller breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 20204 min

CQ Future: Congress

With Congress at a virtual stalemate over a new round of aid to help Americans during COVID-19, we thought it was time to take a look at what is its future. Can Congress ever regain its stature as a governing body? We talked to two representatives who’ve played a big role in helping the House navigate the pandemic, Rules Committee Chairman Jim McGovern, a Democrat from Massachusetts and the top Republican on the panel, Tom Cole of Oklahoma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Sep 11, 202032 min

Coronavirus Special Report: Senate GOP 'skinny' relief bill fails

In today’s episode, we look at why Senate Republicans weren’t able to pass a coronavirus relief bill, making the prospect of another rescue package before the presidential election in November unlikely. We also have the latest health policy news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 20209 min

‘Surge’ part of ongoing surge in political documentaries

If you ran for Congress in 2018, there was a pretty good chance you are part of a political documentary. First came “Knock Down the House,” which featured a (then) little known candidate, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and now comes “Surge,” which follows women who ran against veteran Republican incumbents. Political Reporters Bridget Bowman and Kate Ackley spoke to Rep. Lauren Underwood, a star of “Surge,” and filmmakers Wendy Sachs and Hannah Rosenzweig about their new movie. Learn more about your a...

Sep 10, 202023 min

Budget: Can Republicans unite around “skinny” coronavirus relief bill?

The GOP’s latest proposal for a coronavirus aid package is likely not to pass, but it may place just enough pressure on Democrats to force them to ease their demands. CQ Roll Call’s Doug Sword breaks down what to watch before the vote in the Senate on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 09, 20205 min

Budget: Senate Republicans beef up “skinny” coronavirus relief package

Senate Republicans are proposing to beef up a “skinny” coronavirus relief package by more than 100 pages, including an enhanced deduction for charitable giving, $20 billion for farmers and ranchers and money for child care and stockpiling medical supplies. CQ Roll Call’s Doug Sword breaks down the new additions to the bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 08, 20205 min

CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics

This is CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics, your one stop shop for all audio content from the CQ Roll Call newsroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 08, 20201 min

CQ Future: Travel

As Labor Day approaches, it got us wondering about the lasting impact the COVID-19 pandemic will have on travel. We turned to Tori Emerson Barnes, executive vice president of public affairs and policy at the U.S. Travel Association, for some answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 03, 202023 min

Coronavirus Special Report: Should COVID-19 vaccines be free?

In today’s episode we delve into the pricing of coronavirus vaccines. We will also examine how first responders have to battle natural disasters -- fires in California, hurricanes in Louisiana -- amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 20209 min

Coronavirus Special Report: COVID-19 aid talks still stalled

In tonight’s episode, CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman looks at how a phone call between Speaker Nancy Pelosi and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows highlights the disagreements between Democrats and Republicans over the next round of COVID-19 aid. Then, Emily Kopp discusses why the FDA will hold a public meeting of outside experts on COVID-19 vaccines on October 22nd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27, 20207 min

CQ Future: Cash

In this episode of CQ Future we muse about whether cash is a thing of the past. CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa explains why dollars are out of vogue. And in a conversation with fintech expert Chris Brummer , Jim Saksa explores if America is ready to catch up with much of the world and what to expect next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 202023 min

Coronavirus Special Report: Why the GOP is offering money to help the ailing Post Office

In this episode of Coronavirus Special Report we delve into the U.S. Postal Service. We discuss why the GOP is now proposing funds to bolster the Postal Service and why the postmaster general did an about-face on his intent to make drastic cuts before the presidential election in November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 20208 min

CQ Future: Housing

The moratorium on evictions expired at the end of July. As Congress left Washington DC without a new aid package, tens of millions of Americans are now at risk of becoming homeless. We reprise our episode on housing policies to highlight what is at stake now and the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 202018 min

Budget deep dive: Trump forced through some COVID-19 relief. Now what?

President Donald Trump signed a number of executive actions last weekend to provide some COVID-19 aid, including suspending payroll tax collection and adding $300 to $400 in federal unemployment benefits, as negotiators failed to reach agreement on the next relief package. But is it enough? CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and Peter Cohn discuss the executive actions and look at what they might mean for negotiations going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 11, 202015 min

CQ Future: Voting

In this episode of CQ Future we look at voting and the impact the pandemic will have on the 2020 elections. Election analyst Nathan Gonzales sits down with CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller and explains the potential pitfalls and scenarios that may occur and the implications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 07, 202030 min

Coronavirus Special Report: NIH reveals new antibody drug trial to combat COVID-19

In tonight’s episode, we delve into promising news on a drug trial from the National Institutes of Health, the power of unions, and a conversation with CQ Roll Call’s Caroline Brehman about what it was like to photograph plebes at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 04, 202015 min

Budget deep dive: COVID-19 relief talks progress slowly

Trump administration officials and congressional leaders seem to be making some progress on the next COVID-19 relief bill following more than a week of talks. But key issues remain, including unemployment insurance, schools reopening, and state and local aid. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt break down the recent negotiations, discuss the sticking points and look at where negotiations go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 04, 202019 min

CQ Future: Restaurants

Few industries have been hit harder by the pandemic than restaurants. In this episode, we turn to Andy Shallal, who was appointed by Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser to sit on a task force that looks at what the city needs to do during and after the pandemic to reopen. Shallal owns one of the city’s most beloved restaurant chains, Busboys and Poets, and has distinct thoughts about what the future holds for independent eateries and what it will take for this industry to get off life support. Learn ...

Jul 31, 202031 min

Coronavirus Special Report: GOP lawmakers tuck billions of dollars for the defense industry into latest relief package

In tonight's episode, we delve into what GOP lawmakers asked for in the next round of relief to ease the economic burden of the pandemic - billions were allocated for the defense industry, while transportation was left behind. We also look at what's being done to protect frontline workers and patients from protective equipment that doesn't meet federal safety standards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 28, 202011 min

Budget deep dive: Senate Republicans release their COVID-19 relief bill. Is it enough?

CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss the latest COVID-19 relief bill from Senate Republicans; breaking down its provisions, disagreements within the GOP and Democrats' criticisms of the package. They also explain how long it could take for negotiators to reach bipartisan agreement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 28, 202017 min
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