The Playbook Podcast

President Joe Biden's first 100 days have been defined by a blitz of government expansion — some $6 trillion worth of actual and proposed spending.

Olivia Reingold is an editor-producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.

President Joe Biden is backing down from a fight with two of Washington’s most powerful trade groups: the pharmaceutical industry and the health insurance lobby.

Olivia Reingold is an editor-producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.

Some of you will quibble that Fox News host Tucker Carlson lost it long ago. But as careful students of his evening show, we’ve noticed that Carlson has gradually become more unhinged in recent weeks.

Olivia Reingold is an editor-producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.

With President Joe Biden set to unveil his trillion-dollar-plus “American Families Plan” before a joint session of Congress Wednesday night, he’s under intense pressure from Democratic constituencies who want their priorities included — and even better, highlighted in the speech.

Olivia Reingold is an editor-producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin made waves when he endorsed Republican colleague and friend Sen. Susan Collins for reelection in 2020. Now he’s making more in Playbook Deep Dive, a new weekly podcast launching this morning. 

Olivia Reingold is an editor-producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.

“The U.S. is back!” That’s the message President Joe Biden will send today and Friday, per an administration official, as he hosts a virtual climate summit for 40 world leaders.

Olivia Reingold is an editor-producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris promised the Floyd family and the nation that the verdict was just a first step. But it’s now in Congress’ hands, not exactly a confidence-inspiring group for people hoping to see reform.

Olivia Reingold is an editor-producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.

SPOTTED: Nikki Haley in Miami, meeting with Mayor Francis Suarez at City Hall. Here's what you need to know for today. 

Olivia Reingold is an editor-producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.