The Daily Punch

Welcome to The Daily Punch podcast, your daily weekday morning listen where Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman dive into the news shaping the day in the time it takes to make your coffee.

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Go to The very bumpy end to the shutdown

It’s Day 41 of the shutdown — and Washington may finally be nearing a deal. Anna and Jake break down how Senate Democrats moved toward ending the standoff.

The very bumpy end to the shutdown

Monday, November 10, 2025

Go to Why Senate Dems want to keep fighting

It’s Day 38 of the government shutdown — and no end in sight. Anna and Jake break down how the standoff hardened after Tuesday’s elections

Why Senate Dems want to keep fighting

Friday, November 7, 2025

Go to How Republicans lost their groove

President Donald Trump’s focus is drifting abroad just as his party faces mounting political headwinds at home.

How Republicans lost their groove

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Go to Democrats’ big night

It’s Day 36 of the government shutdown and Democrats are waking up to a big election-night boost.

Democrats’ big night

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Go to Inside the talks to open the government

It’s Day 35 of the government shutdown — now tied for the longest in U.S. history. But for the first time in weeks, there’s movement on Capitol Hill.

Inside the talks to open the government

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Go to Polls, elections and shutdown talks

It’s Day 34 of the shutdown — and one year out from the midterms. Anna and Jake break down new polling, Trump’s approval numbers and GOP infighting.

Polls, elections and shutdown talks

Monday, November 3, 2025

Go to What’s at stake for Schumer and Thune

It’s Day 31 of the government shutdown. Jake breaks down how Schumer and Thune are navigating the high-stakes fight.

What’s at stake for Schumer and Thune

Friday, October 31, 2025

Go to Is there life in the Senate?

It’s Day 30 of the government shutdown, and there’s still no clear off-ramp. Anna and Jake break down the latest signs of movement in the Senate.

Is there life in the Senate?

Thursday, October 30, 2025