Eye on Congress

North Carolina is a true political battleground and Charlotte has had challenges that echo those of many big American cities — protests and debates over police reform and equality for all citizens.. Mary C. Curtis speaks to Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles on the election and what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Health policy was on the ballot in 32 states on Tuesday. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman breaks down the big ticket measures and what passed where. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you like tidy stories, then 2020 is not for you. As election officials continue counting votes for the presidency and Senate and House races, it's tough to get a handle on just what happened: Why were polls off? Who will win? Will each party need to do some soul searching or will they pretend it's all good? Rodell Mollineu of ROKK Solutions and Liesl Hickey, of Ascent Media join the podcast to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While votes are still being counted in close races, Democrats are beginning to grapple with the likelihood of a narrow House majority and continued Republican control of the Senate. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt talks with House Budget Committee Chairman John Yarmuth, D-Ky., about how the election results will impact next year’s budget process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 2020 presidential election, the AP has called Florida for Trump and Arizona for Biden. These results signal that Latinos are far from a monolithic voting bloc, reports CQ Roll Call’s Camila DeChalus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the winner of the 2020 presidential election still unfolding, there are ingredients for some of the tighter contests to be challenged. CQ Roll Call's Todd Ruger explains how there are some lawsuits teed up already. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National and cybersecurity officials are on alert as Election Day unfolds. CQ Roll Call's Gopal Ratnam reports that the FBI is investigating robocalls telling voters to stay home because of COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a few swing states, some military voters whose ballots might make a difference in the outcome could be disenfranchised by tight mail-in deadlines. To run on CQ and RC at 5am. DONNELLY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CQ Roll Call's Gopal Ratnam reports that intelligence officials are on alert for any interference or potential cyber attacks to compromise the presidential election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CQ Roll Call's legal affairs reporter Todd Ruger reports on how lawyers across the country are preparing to counteract the possibility of voter intimidation on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump has often touted the role of the military in distributing a COVID-19 vaccine, but in recent days health officials close to the process have taken pains to say that the government won't actually be handling vaccines at all. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp reports why even with a safe and effective vaccine, conflicting messages and deep distrust could jeopardize its success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Henrique DuBugras, the founder and co-CEO of Brex, the multibillion dollar payments company, jumps on the show as Fintech Beat’s first co-host and interviews Chris about fintech—and his research on Black financial regulators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump was elected to office nearly four years ago on promises of shutting out immigrants. He has largely delivered. And while pros and cons of his administration's approach are hashed out in partisan terms, there are real people whose lives have been irrevocably changed because of these policies. This special report is based on law enforcement tapes that are being released for the first time. This story is one man's story of what happened when he was detained. To call for help: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is staffed around the clock: 1-800-273-8255. Online: The website includes warning signs, information for veterans, and local crisis centers: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald J. Trump's time in the oval office has been unlike any of his predecessors, where he has broken many conventions. CQ Roll Call's Shawn Zeller speaks with presidential historian David Greenberg to examine whether Trump transformed the American presidency, regardless of who wins the 2020 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trump administration on Thursday finalized a rule requiring health plans to publicize detailed pricing information that includes secret negotiated rates with medical providers. CQ Roll Call Lauren Clason reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2020 Election is “rounding the corner” — sorry, I could not resist — but here we are, just a few days out from Nov. 3, which means that it’s almost Halloween. And what better way to recognize the spooky nature of All’s Hallows Eve than to discuss the scary worst-case scenarios for the elections! Disputed counts! Lawsuits! Candidates refusing to concede! States sending multiple sets of electors to be counted! Runoffs! The House and Senate refusing to seat members. On the latest Political Theater podcast with Jason Dick, CQ Roll Call Politics Editor Herb Jackson and CQ Roll Call Legal Affairs Senior Writer Todd Ruger discuss the terrifying tumult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Silicon Valley's prized law Section 230 which guides how Big Tech can place content on its platforms is under fire in Congress. Big Tech leaders including Twitter's Jack Dorsey and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg come under fire in Congress Wednesday. CQ Roll Call's Dean De Chiaro reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a week to go before Election Day, there are a number of cases before the Supreme Court that deal with voting. CQ Roll Call's Todd Ruger looks at the docket before the justices and unpacks what is at stake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt explain the various ways the election outcomes could impact the appropriations process during the lame duck session and the next couple of years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Branson, the top regulator in Switzerland, explains how Libra came to be based in the country, and how he intends to regulate the cryptocurrency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices