CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics

CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics


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Coronavirus Special Report: Public health experts fear a surge in COVID-19 in the fall
August 11, 2020

In today's episode, we have a report on why the fall may bring a surge of cases in the United States — even as it holds the dubious distinction of leading the world in the highest number of confirmed cases and deaths from COVID-19. Learn more about your a

Budget deep dive: Trump forced through some COVID-19 relief. Now what?
August 11, 2020

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 ne

CQ Future: Voting
August 07, 2020

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 th

Coronavirus Special Report: NIH reveals new antibody drug trial to combat COVID-19
August 04, 2020

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 Ann

Budget deep dive: COVID-19 relief talks progress slowly
August 04, 2020

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

CQ Future: Restaurants
July 31, 2020

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 pandemi

Coronavirus Special Report: Rep. Gohmert tests positive for COVID-19
July 29, 2020

In this episode, we explore the fallout on Capitol Hill from Texas Republican lawmaker Louie Gohmert's revelation that he has the coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coronavirus Special Report: GOP lawmakers tuck billions of dollars for the defense industry into latest relief package
July 28, 2020

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

Budget deep dive: Senate Republicans release their COVID-19 relief bill. Is it enough?
July 28, 2020

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 f

Coronavirus Special Report: COVID-19 bill talks stall within the GOP
July 23, 2020

In tonight's episode, Senate leaders have been working to release their version of the next COVID-19 relief bill, but talks fizzled after disagreements amongst members of the GOP over certain provisions, and the Wahite House's decision to take time to rea