The Washington Sun Cast

Sen. Dick Durbin Reflects on His 44 Year Legacy

Illinois Democratic Senator Dick Durbin is finishing up a long and illustrious career in DC. Congressional reporter Paul Kane chats with the retiring senator – including

Sen. Brian Schatz: Democrats Need to be More Than a ‘Rebound Boyfriend’ for Voters

Today we’re joined by Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), who is poised to be one of the top Democrats in the Senate next year. Whether that’s in the majority or the minority,

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

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

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 e

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 indus

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 j

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 ca

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,

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 N

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 Pre

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

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 Congress

Rep. Jim Himes: President Trump will deny the midterm results if Republicans lose

Rep. Jim Himes (D-Connecticut) sits down with NOTUS’ Kadia Goba to talk about his concerns that President Donald Trump could meddle in November’s midterm elections, the f

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 h

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. O

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 gubernat

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 Senat

Sen. Chris Van Hollen Says He’s “Kicking the Tires” on 2028

Maryland Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen sits down with NOTUS’ Igor Bobic to talk about the need for “dramatic change” in Washington and his party’s stance on Israel

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 Gonzál