“If we miss this opportunity, God help us.” Joe Manchin and Lisa Murkowski. Two moderate senators smack in the middle — and on either side — of a split 50-50 Senate. On our first episode of Playbook Deep Dive, the two friends open up in a rare interview with POLITICO’s Burgess Everett. They get personal: about reconciliation, frustration over the Senate’s hu ... Show More
Feb 2021
Rep. Haaland’s Senate hearing, Day 1
On Tuesday, Rep. Deb Haaland made history as the first Native American nominated for a presidential cabinet position to reach a Senate confirmation hearing. to be questioned for a presidential cabinet position. AndIn the hearing, GOP senators took the opportunity to attack Presid ... Show More
8m 19s
Jul 2021
For Cuba, 'this moment is different'
The White House had hoped to keep its distance. But after thousands of Cubans took to the streets in historic protests this weekend, the communist-run island nation is becoming an unavoidable foreign policy issue. POLITICO’s Sabrina Rodriguez reports. Plus, Biden nominates Jeff F ... Show More
13m 13s
Aug 2023
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer On Climate Law
The New York Democrats discussed the landmark climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act, a year after he helped to pass the legislation. He said it will take time to for its provisions to be felt by the American public.
This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, congressio ... Show More
15m 55s