Eye on Congress

In tonight's episode we delve into health policy. The White House is saying that the media is creating a false narrative of a second wave of infections from COVID-19. Public health officials disagree. Meanwhile there is some good news regarding treatment. An update on "Operation Warp Speed" and finally the undue burden of the coronavirus on the mental health of African Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we examine the Food and Drug Administration's move to withdraw emergency approval for hydroxychloroquine. We also take a sobering look at new statistics that show the rate of hunger and housing insecurity is nearly twice as high among African Americans than whites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The annual appropriations process is starting later than normal this year due to coronavirus-related delays. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss what could trip up lawmakers as they begin debate on nearly $1.4 trillion in spending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Coronavirus Special Report, politics is back in full view when it comes to the coronavirus and Capitol Hill. Political ads are targeting vulnerable Senators and their stance around relief, while one lawmaker goes on the defense about money aimed to help farmers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In tonight's episode, we look at how Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin views the Paycheck Protection Program, what the pandemic could mean for schools this fall, and give a roundup of health policy news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this inaugural episode for an occasional series on policies, social justice and Congress, CQ Roll Call sits down with House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn on why this moment in history is different, and the House's move to overhaul policing, among other issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A modest decline in unemployment last month gave Republicans fresh ammunition to slow the timing and scale back the size of the next relief package. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss the complicated negotiations still to come as the Trump administration pushes more targeted aid and Democrats seek more robust relief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the next evolution of the Coronavirus Special Report, we are launching The Future Of, a podcast that reimagines how policies will change because of COVID-19. We will delve deeply into policies to provoke thought, vision and suggestions about what the future holds, featuring leading thinkers and doers in their disciplines on what to expect in a post-coronavirus world. We begin with government, and specifically oversight. Rep Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., and New York University professor Paul Light kick off this occasional series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, we explore how disinformation about COVID-19 is spreading across social media, and what the tech companies who own these platforms and Congress are doing to mitigate it. Then, we explore the uptick in coronavirus related franked mail and the latest in health policy news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, we have a report on the disproportionate economic impact the virus has had on minorities, the House’s proposal to fund transportation programs to the tune of nearly $500 billion, and the latest on the Paycheck Protection Program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, we examine how protests across the country might bring about a spike in coronavirus infections. Then, we discuss why two senators have held up the PPP bill in the Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part of Congress’ $2 trillion coronavirus relief package passed in March was to give aid to states and cities. Much of that money has gone to police departments, but fire departments haven’t seen a dime. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt explore why that is, and how that could change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, we have an interview from reporter Clyde McGrady with Rep. Joyce Beatty, a Democrat from Ohio who was pepper sprayed during a protest in Columbus over the death of George Floyd. Then, we examine how campuses are preparing to re-open in the fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Already-strained relations between China and the U.S. have become even tenser during the coronavirus pandemic. CQ Roll Call's Niels Lesniewski sits down with Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee to discuss what is at stake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we delve into why the House made some changes to the Paycheck Protection Program, how proxy voting is going and the latest on health care policy news, including a look at opioid deaths since the pandemic broke out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In tonight's episode we look at the New York Governor's visit to DC, how swing states are among the hardest hit from the pandemic and the House's first attempt at proxy voting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emergency relief agencies, already stretched thin by the corornavirus, are bracing for above-average hurricane and wildfire seasons. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss the financial and logistical challenges of responding to natural disasters in the age of COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In tonight's episode, we cover a raging battle over whether lawmakers should vote by proxy and examine the bipartisan support for figuring out a way to help those who are unemployed. Then, we look at how an oversight committee examines the dismissal of an internal watchdog at the Health and Human Services Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In tonight's episode, we examine the latest in the Paycheck Protection Program. Then, we look at how how some lawmakers are trying to prevent companies from being held liable if their employees contract coronavirus on the job.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, we have an interview with Lt. Gen. John Shanahan, director of the Pentagon's Joint Artificial Intelligence Center. He discusses why AI is critical and how it can help fight the pandemic. He also reflects on the role of AI across the military and his tenure as he gets ready to retire this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices