Representing a vanishing brand of Democratic politics that makes his vote anything but predictable, Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia has become the make-or-break legislator of the Biden era.
We explore how and why Mr. Manchin’s vote has become so powerful.
Guest: Jonathan Martin, a national political correspondent for The New York Times.
Today
Chuck Schumer on Governing With (Or Without) Trump
Warning: This episode contains strong language.Last spring, the political picture for Senator Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, was downright bleak. President Trump was back in the White House. Schumer’s Democratic caucus was largely powerless to stop him. And restless Democrat ... Show More
34m 29s
Yesterday
The Voters Who Flipped Congress
The midterm elections were an electoral tsunami for Democrats: a complete collapse of the Republican coalition and a landslide victory.Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst for The New York Times, examines the results to figure out which voters showed up, which stayed home and h ... Show More
28m 56s
Jul 2022
Deus ex Manchina: American climate legislation’s revival
<p>Joe Biden’s climate legislation stalled, in large part because Joe Manchin, West Virginia’s senior senator and a Democrat, had reservations. But Mr Manchin <a href="https://www.economist.com/united-states/2022/07/28/democratic-hopes-for-a-big-spending-bill-are-revived?utm_camp ... Show More
22m 55s
Jun 2021
What the F*ck Is Wrong With Joe Manchin?
What does Joe Manchin want? That’s what Molly Jong-Fast, co-host of The New Abnormal, wants to know—along with “what the fuck is wrong” with him. Because of the West Virginia senator, Democrats can’t say they have the majority in the Senate. “Unfortunately, that’s the way they ha ... Show More
1 h
Apr 2023
Biden Re-election Bid, Debt Ceiling Deep Dive
<p>Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.<br><br>On this edition, Joe speaks with:</p> < ... Show More
1h 2m