Capitol Hill
Place
Capitol Hill is the Washington, D.C., area centered on the U.S. Capitol and commonly used as shorthand for Congress and federal legislative politics.
8 episodes featuring Capitol Hill
Pod Save America
Kaepernick links athlete power to political protest
The episode connects a volatile Senate map and attacks on press freedom with Colin Kaepernick’s argument that institutions protect power before principle.
Sep 25, 2026 · 1h 54m
Modern Wisdom
Pape warns America is entering a cycle of political violence
The episode argues that political violence is no longer confined to fringe groups and could intensify as demographic, economic, and partisan tensions converge.
Sep 24, 2026 · 1h 44m
The Bulwark Daily
Trump’s media politics echo Italy’s populist past
The episode connects attacks on press access in Washington to Italy’s experience with media-driven populism, while asking whether Giorgia Meloni offers Republicans a model or warning.
Sep 23, 2026 · 1h 19m
The Bulwark Daily
Republican senators confront the consequences of enabling Trump
The discussion tests whether Republican criticism can matter after lawmakers have helped install and sustain an administration they now question.
Sep 3, 2026 · 1h 14m
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov
Trump turns Canada conflict into a test of political power
The episode connects symbolic nationalism, immigration policy, foreign-policy risk, and conflicts of interest to a broader argument about political accountability.
Aug 28, 2026 · 38 min
Pod Save America
Moulton makes generational change central to Massachusetts Senate race
The episode connects Trump’s economic threats and Democratic vulnerabilities to a broader argument over whether Democrats can offer credible, practical leadership.
Aug 25, 2026 · 1h 35m
Up First from NPR
Debt hits $40 trillion as tariffs and power reshape Washington
The episode connects a record national debt and rising interest costs with trade conflict, presidential power, and the politics of federal spending.
Aug 22, 2026 · 17 min
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov
AOC tests a broader path to the presidency
The episode connects Democratic candidates’ local performance and economic messaging to the party’s emerging 2028 strategy.
Aug 17, 2026 · 53 min