The Playbook Podcast

Vice President Mike Pence heads to the Middle East this weekend, lawmakers look to make last minute tax changes and more in today's Audio Briefing.

Jake and Anna talk with NRCC Executive Director John Rogers and DCCC Executive Director Dan Sena at a live podcast taping at Sixth and I Synagogue on Thursday. Unsurprisingly, they don’t agree on very much – from how popular Nancy Pelosi is to how many seats are up for grabs.

Jake and Anna talk with The New York Times' Michael Barbaro, host of “The Daily” podcast, at a live podcast taping at Sixth and I Synagogue on Thursday. We talked about the creation of the hit franchise and what the future holds.

Jake and Anna talk with POLITICO's Rachael Bade, Seung Min Kim and Annie Karni at a live podcast taping at Sixth and I Synagogue on Thursday. We talked about covering Congress and the White House and how President Trump has changed Washington.

Big news on Brexit talks, Congress avoids a government shutdown for two weeks and more in today's Audio Briefing.

The State Department issues a "worldwide caution", House Republicans are confident they'll pass a bill to fund the government for two weeks and more in today's Audio Briefing.

The government shuts down on Friday, world leaders rebuke Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and more in today's Audio Briefing.

International warnings over the U.S.'s plans in Israel, drama on the House floor and more in today's Audio Briefing.

Jake, Anna and Zach discuss the latest Power List, which highlights 18 people who are poised to have a big year in 2018.

The latest Playbook Power list, Congress must pass a government funding bill by Friday and more in today's Audio Briefing.