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  • Wednesday · 32 min

    Surprise! It’s October.

    It’s October, which means the midterm election is just weeks away. Our intrepid Washington Sun Cast reporters take a look at the fight for control of the House and Senate. We’re taking a quick pit stop from the campaign trail to open up our notebooks and share what we’ve learned on the ground in some key battleground races. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thewashingtonsun Subscribe to our newsletters: https://washingtonsun.com/newsletters Follow The Washington Sun: https://x.com/washingtonsun https://www.instagram.com/washingtonsun/ https://bsky.app/profile/washingtonsun.com

  • September 30 · 26 min

    A Month To the Midterms

    We’re about a month out from the midterm elections. Washington Sun reporters Oriana González, Al Weaver and Paul Kane are taking a step back to look at where things stand in the race to control the House and Senate. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com@thewashingtonsun Subscribe to our newsletters: https://washingtonsun.com/newsletters Follow The Washington Sun: https://x.com/washingtonsun https://www.instagram.com/washingtonsun/ https://bsky.app/profile/washingtonsun.bsky.social

  • September 23 · 29 min

    Rep. Jim Clyburn Isn’t ‘Confident’ Dems Will Win Majority

    Today, reporter Kadia Goba speaks with one of the giants of the Democratic Party: South Carolina congressman Jim Clyburn. He’s represented a district in the central and eastern part of the state since 1993 and spent more than 15 years in House leadership before stepping down from that role in 2024. He talks about his confidence in Democrats’ ability to turn out the vote this midterm election, South Carolina’s status as the first Democratic primary state and what makes a good fish fry. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsfWWCjjMdfj9TTfaL9oFjg Subscribe to our newsletters: https://washingtonsun.com/newsletters Follow The Washington Sun: https://x.com/washingtonsun https://www.instagram.com/washingtonsun/ https://bsky.app/profile/washingtonsun.bsky.social

  • September 16 · 24 min

    A Slow-Moving Congress and AI Doomerism

    In this episode, reporters Oriana González, Reese Gorman and Jeff Stein go all in on doomer AI warnings and the new calls for regulation from inside and outside the industry. We talk about the state of play for AI regulation, how it’s playing on the campaign trail and what, if anything, we can expect on Capitol Hill this year. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com@thewashingtonsun Subscribe to our newsletters: https://washingtonsun.com/newsletters Follow The Washington Sun: https://x.com/washingtonsun https://www.instagram.com/washingtonsun/ https://bsky.app/profile/washingtonsun.bsky.social

  • September 9 · 25 min

    Going Deep on MAGA Inc., Data Centers and Our New Name

    Welcome all of you to The Washington Sun Cast, formerly On NOTUS! Today, managing editor Kate Nocera chats with reporter Igor Bobic about our name change. Then, Igor is joined by congressional reporters Al Weaver and Avani Kalra for a deep dive on President Trump’s new ads in battleground states and how data centers are shaping midterm races. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsfWWCjjMdfj9TTfaL9oFjg Subscribe to our newsletters: https://washingtonsun.com/newsletters Follow The Washington Sun: https://x.com/washingtonsun https://www.instagram.com/washingtonsun/ https://bsky.app/profile/washingtonsun.bsky.social

  • September 2 · 27 min

    Abdul El-Sayed’s Apology Wasn’t to ‘Score Political Points’

    Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed could determine the fate of the upper chamber. He sat down with NOTUS’ Alex Roarty to explain his recent apology, his campaign against Republican nominee Mike Rogers and Michigan football. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@notusreports Subscribe to our newsletters: https://www.notus.org/account/newsletters Follow NOTUS: https://x.com/NOTUSreports https://www.instagram.com/notusreports/ https://bsky.app/profile/notus.org

  • August 26 · 23 min

    The Battle For Control of the House of Representatives

    Election Day is only a few short weeks away, and we have a special look at the fight for control of the House of Representatives. Reporters Oriana Gonzalez, Reese Gorman, and Kadia Goba spent some time talking to top leaders and candidates and share their reporting on how each party is making their pitch. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@notusreports Subscribe to our newsletters: https://www.notus.org/account/newsletters Follow NOTUS: https://x.com/NOTUSreports https://www.instagram.com/notusreports/ https://bsky.app/profile/notus.org

  • August 19 · 22 min

    Gaming Out November’s Senate Map

    NOTUS congressional reporter Oriana González is joined by her colleagues Igor Bobic and Lissandra Villa de Petrzelka to talk about how the Senate map could shake out in November, plus new NOTUS reporting on why “body people” are essential to making the Capitol work. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@notusreports Subscribe to our newsletters: https://www.notus.org/account/newsletters Follow NOTUS: https://x.com/NOTUSreports https://www.instagram.com/notusreports/ https://bsky.app/profile/notus.org

  • August 12 · 32 min

    Sen. Jeff Merkley: Congress Must Stop Trump’s ‘Strongman’ Ambitions

    Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) sits down with NOTUS’ Igor Bobic to talk about his “For Our Republic Act,” a ten-point plan aimed at limiting the executive power he says President Trump is abusing. Merkley also discusses his views on divides inside the Democratic Party and his priorities if he becomes Budget Committee Chairman next year.

  • August 5 · 28 min

    Senate Republicans Debate Math Ahead of Recess

    Ahead of the August recess, some Republicans are urging Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep the chamber in Washington to pass President Donald Trump’s SAVE America Act, despite lacking votes to move the legislation forward. Igor Bobic is joined by his colleagues Avani Kalra and Al Weaver to talk about the divides inside the Senate Republican Conference and the limits of the president’s power on the Hill.

  • July 29 · 25 min

    Rep. Nanette Barragán: Trump misled Latino voters

    Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-California) sits down with NOTUS’ Oriana González to talk about key issues for Latino voters in the midterm elections, the future of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and her rationale for voting to end all U.S. aid to Israel.

  • July 15 · 22 min

    Sen. Alex Padilla: Lawmakers Have Responsibility for Health Transparency

    California Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla sits down with NOTUS’ Igor Bobic to talk about transparency over illness in Congress, California’s proposed billionaire tax, and his concerns over whether President Donald Trump might interfere in November’s midterm elections.

  • July 8 · 31 min

    Inside America’s 250th Birthday Party

    America celebrated its 250th anniversary with dueling entities planning events — including one backed by President Donald Trump that mixed partisanship with patriotism. Oriana González is joined by her colleagues Anna Kramer and Jenna Monnin to discuss their reporting on what went into the Trump-sponsored event and how bipartisan plans took a back seat. Plus, Kadia Goba and Al Weaver discuss their reporting on the president’s focus on remaking D.C. and how the 250th celebrations overshadowed the one-year anniversary of the Republican tax law.

  • June 30 · 32 min

    Rep. James Comer: Expect Public Hearings and ‘Report’ on Epstein

    Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky sits down with NOTUS’ Reese Gorman to talk about the Oversight Committee’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, his likely gubernatorial bid, and his view on the difference between the business dealings of the Trump family and the Biden family.

  • June 24 · 34 min

    Sen. Thom Tillis Regrets Confirming ‘Sophomoric’ Pete Hegseth

    North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis sits down with NOTUS’ Al Weaver to talk about his second thoughts about voting for Pete Hegseth, the divisions inside the Senate Republican Conference and his major problems with President Trump’s ill-fated anti-weaponization fund.

  • June 10 · 24 min

    Will the Real Speaker Please Stand Up?

    From whipping votes to setting the floor agenda, President Trump has extended his reach to the speaker’s gavel with the cooperation of Speaker Mike Johnson. Oriana González is joined by her colleagues Kadia Goba, Reese Gorman and Paul Kane to discuss new reporting on Trump’s grip on the House as his sway in the Senate may be waning among some in his party. Plus, new revelations about the House Ethics Committee, including how a gender gap impacted one investigation of allegations of sexual misconduct. On NOTUS is a production of NOTUS, with marketing and production support from The Podglomerate. You can find more about NOTUS at ⁠⁠notus.com/podcast⁠⁠ and follow us @notusreports. NOTUS is a newsroom like no other: a mix of veteran reporters and editors working with some of the country’s most promising up-and-coming reporters — individuals from different regions, backgrounds and beliefs who have come to Washington as fellows at the Allbritton Journalism Institute. Together, we cover government and politics with the fresh eyes of newcomers and the expertise of veterans. We call it like we see it, no matter whose narrative it fits or how many clicks it will get. On NOTUS now comes out every week on Wednesdays. Make sure you like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

  • May 27 · 18 min

    Congressional Republicans Leave Their Ballroom and Go Home

    Republicans’ plans for a reconciliation bill “blew up before they could ever get going” as members bristled over directives from the Trump administration regarding a White House ballroom and the DOJ’s “anti-weaponization” fund. NOTUS’ Reese Gorman is joined by his colleagues Igor Bobic and Avani Kalra to discuss what Republicans could do next, with November on their mind. On NOTUS is a production of NOTUS, with marketing and production support from The Podglomerate. You can find more about NOTUS at ⁠⁠notus.com/podcast⁠⁠ and follow us @notusreports. NOTUS is a newsroom like no other: a mix of veteran reporters and editors working with some of the country’s most promising up-and-coming reporters — individuals from different regions, backgrounds and beliefs who have come to Washington as fellows at the Allbritton Journalism Institute. Together, we cover government and politics with the fresh eyes of newcomers and the expertise of veterans. We call it like we see it, no matter whose narrative it fits or how many clicks it will get. On NOTUS now comes out every week on Wednesdays. Make sure you like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

  • May 20 · 28 min

    Rep. Brad Schneider: More Safe House Districts Are ‘Bad for the Country’

    New Democrat Coalition Chairman and Illinois Democratic Congressman Brad Schneider sits down with NOTUS’ Daniella Diaz to talk about his anti-corruption midterm agenda, Hasan Piker, and his expectations for the 2028 Democratic primary. On NOTUS is a production of NOTUS, with marketing and production support from The Podglomerate. You can find more about NOTUS at ⁠⁠notus.com/podcast⁠⁠ and follow us @notusreports. NOTUS is a newsroom like no other: a mix of veteran reporters and editors working with some of the country’s most promising up-and-coming reporters — individuals from different regions, backgrounds and beliefs who have come to Washington as fellows at the Allbritton Journalism Institute. Together, we cover government and politics with the fresh eyes of newcomers and the expertise of veterans. We call it like we see it, no matter whose narrative it fits or how many clicks it will get. On NOTUS now comes out every week on Wednesdays. Make sure you like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

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