CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics

CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics


Latest Episodes

One-on-one with Majority Whip James E. Clyburn
June 09, 2020

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
June 08, 2020

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
June 05, 2020

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
May 29, 2020

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
May 28, 2020

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
May 27, 2020

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
May 27, 2020

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
May 26, 2020

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
May 21, 2020

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
May 20, 2020

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