CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics
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One-on-one with Majority Whip James E. Clyburn
In this inaugural episode for an occasional series on policies, social justice and Congress, CQ Roll Call sits down with House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn on why this moment in history is different, and the House's move to overhaul policing, among othe
Budget deep dive: Surprising jobs report could slow next coronavirus aid package
A modest decline in unemployment last month gave Republicans fresh ammunition to slow the timing and scale back the size of the next relief package. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss the complicated negotiations still to come as the T
The Future Of: Oversight
In the next evolution of the Coronavirus Special Report, we are launching The Future Of, a podcast that reimagines how policies will change because of COVID-19. We will delve deeply into policies to provoke thought, vision and suggestions about what the f
Coronavirus Special Report: Sen. Marsha Blackburn on China
Already-strained relations between China and the U.S. have become even tenser during the coronavirus pandemic. CQ Roll Call's Niels Lesniewski sits down with Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee to discuss what is at stake. Learn more about your
Coronavirus Special Report: The House amends the Paycheck Protection Program
In this episode we delve into why the House made some changes to the Paycheck Protection Program, how proxy voting is going and the latest on health care policy news, including a look at opioid deaths since the pandemic broke out. Learn more about your a
Coronavirus Special Report: Mr. Cuomo goes to Washington
In tonight's episode we look at the New York Governor's visit to DC, how swing states are among the hardest hit from the pandemic and the House's first attempt at proxy voting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Budget Deep Dive: The cost of of battling multiple disasters
Emergency relief agencies, already stretched thin by the corornavirus, are bracing for above-average hurricane and wildfire seasons. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss the financial and logistical challenges of responding to natural di
Coronavirus Special Report: The battle in Congress over voting
In tonight's episode, we cover a raging battle over whether lawmakers should vote by proxy and examine the bipartisan support for figuring out a way to help those who are unemployed. Then, we look at how an oversight committee examines the dismissal of an
Coronavirus Special Report: What's next for the Paycheck Protection Program
In tonight's episode, we examine the latest in the Paycheck Protection Program. Then, we look at how how some lawmakers are trying to prevent companies from being held liable if their employees contract coronavirus on the job. Learn more about your ad ch
Coronavirus Special Report: Artificial intelligence, the Pentagon and the pandemic
Tonight, we have an interview with Lt. Gen. John Shanahan, director of the Pentagon's Joint Artificial Intelligence Center. He discusses why AI is critical and how it can help fight the pandemic. He also reflects on the role of AI across the military and