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Coronavirus Special Report: Breaking down the fiscal policy czars' Hill testimony
In tonight's episode, we examine the political motivations behind President Donald Trump’s visit to Congress. Then, we look at what the Treasury secretary and Federal Reserve chairman had to say about fiscal policy and the economy during the COVID-19 pand
Coronavirus Special Report: Del. Stacey Plaskett
In today's podcast, we delve into food security — and insecurity — with Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-V.I., who sits on the House Agriculture Committee. She talks about what Congress is doing to stave off rising levels of hunger in the U.S. We follow up with a
Budget deep dive: The House passed a $3 trillion aid package. Now what?
The House narrowly passed a $3 trillion aid package late Friday, but Senate Republicans are already calling it dead on arrival. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss what’s next for the largest aid package so far. Learn more about your ad
Coronavirus Special Report: The fate of the US Postal Service hangs in the balance
Tonight, we look at the devastating toll COVID-19 is having on the economy, budget and the Postal Service. We speak to Fredric Rolando, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers about the impact on workers, mail and the fate of the agency.
Coronavirus Special Report: What's next for the surplus of hydroxychloroquine?
In tonight’s podcast, we delve into the latest in health policy news: What will states that purchased the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine do with their supplies of the increasingly discredited COVID-19 treatment option? And what should we expect from Dr.
Coronavirus Special Report: The pandemic's impact on health insurance and meat packers
In tonight's episode, we dive into the debate in Congress over what a new aid package should contain and the impact of COVID-19 on different sectors of the economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coronavirus Special Report: The Senate gets back to work
In this episode, we explain the latest thinking from the administration about disbanding the coronavirus task force, and the Senate is busy again with hearings. We take you inside the room where it happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph
Coronavirus Special Report: A historic moment for the Supreme Court
Tonight, we begin with a first at the Supreme Court: a live broadcast of oral arguments. Then, we move to the Pentagon and delve into how it might be rethinking national security due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, the latest on health policy news and
Coronavirus Special Report: What's on the agenda when the Senate reconvenes?
Tonight, we preview what's on the Senate's agenda when it reconvenes next week. Then, a look at how one Amazon plant — a hot spot for the coronavirus — is having profound implications for workers and the supply chain; plus, a roundup of the latest health
Coronavirus Special Report: Sen. Chris Coons on why the Senate shouldn't return, meat packing facilities and hunger
In this episode, Shawn Zeller speaks to Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware about why he believes senators should not reconvene in Washington next week amid the pandemic, the precarious nature of the food supply chain and hunger. We also take a look a