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With the debt ceiling bill passed, National Journal Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour brings on White House correspondent George E. Condon Jr. to discuss how President Biden could move forward from the budget negotiations onto the 2024 campaign trail. They also discuss how former President Trump plans to run his campaign despite his legal challenges.…

Foreign policy and defense reporter Cristina Maza returns from her trip to Estonia, where she attended a security conference centered on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. She joins the podcast with National Journal Daily Managing Editor Ledge King to break down her takeaways from the conference, the differences between the Estonian and American position…

In this bonus episode adapted from National Journal’s webinar series “Cook Catch Up,” Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook talk what helped or hurt former President Trump at the CNN townhall, what's the media's best practices for covering the former president now among other headlines of the wee…

While the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby already passed, there's an upcoming showdown in Kentucky politics and Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado brings on gubernatorial races reporter Mary Frances McGowan to talk the horse race in the Republican primary for the Kentucky gubernatorial race. With a week way from the primary, they discuss the campaigns…

In this bonus episode adapted from National Journal’s webinar series “Cook Catch Up,” Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour talks to Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder and National Journal columnist Charlie Cook about President Biden’s reelection bid, the contours of the 2024 presidential race, and what role former President Trump may play in the …

The Supreme Court has been facing controversies in its rulings and on the bench. NJ Daily Managing Editor Ledge King brings on health reporter Erin Durkin to discuss the latest ruling to keep an abortion pill available among the recent fight for abortion access. Then, Senate reporter Savannah Behrmann comes on the podcast to discuss the ethics issu…

In this bonus episode adapted from National Journal’s webinar series “Cook Catch Up,” Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook discuss the latest on Trump's indictment and arrest and what this could mean for the 2024 presidential race, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signing a six-week abortion ban in Flo…

Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado brings on governor-races and state-politics reporter Mary Frances McGowan to break down what's happening in legislatures across the country. They discuss the wave of abortion restrictions and anti-LGBTQ legislation working their way through statehouses, and how they could impact upcoming gubernatorial races. As the conse…

With the news of former President Trump being indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, it's raised questions on how this news could impact his electability for 2024. In this special live event with National Journal Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour, National Journal White House correspondent George Condon Jr., and Cook Political Report Editor-in-Chief Amy Wal…

National Journal Daily managing Editor Ledge King and Technology correspondent Philip Athey break down Congress's hearing with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew. They discuss lawmakers' concerns with the popular social media app, whether a ban on the app is imminent and how could this hurt Democrats looking to capture younger voters.…

In this bonus episode adapted from National Journal's webinar series "Hotline Power Hour," Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado is joined by national correspondent Zac Weisz, Senate races correspondent Matt Holt, gubernatorial races correspondent Mary Frances McGowan and House races correspondent Michelle Shen. Listen as the Hotline team discuss what's appr…

Some right-wing members of Congress have started the side hustle of podcasting in addition to their lawmaking duties. James A. Downs authors “What’s Ringing in the Right?” Hotline's new weekly segment chronicling the legislative and political takeaways, as well as noteworthy quotes, from these podcasts. Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado talks to James ab…

In this bonus episode adapted from National Journal's webinar series "Cook Catch Up," Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado and Charlie Cook, National Journal columnist and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder and contributor, sparse through the headlines of the news cycle and give their analysis on what the D.C. crime bill signals among Democrats, …

It's been a year since Russia invaded Ukraine and changed the lives of Ukranians. White House correspondent George E. Condon Jr. and foreign policy and defense correspondent Cristina Maza have written a series about President Biden's recent visit to Ukraine and Poland and Ukranian morale and where the war stands now. They come on the podcast with E…

Last week, President Biden gave his State of the Union address to the divided 118th Congress and experienced some of the rowdiness for himself by certain lawmakers. National correspondent Zac Weisz joins Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado to decode Biden's address and whether this could be a soft launch for his 2024 campaign.…

In this bonus episode adapted from National Journal's webinar series Cook Catch Up, Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour talks to Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder and National Journal columnist Charlie Cook about Nikki Haley being poised to enter the 2024 presidential race and President Biden's upcoming State of the Union address.…

President Biden is halfway through his term and National Journal Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour brings in White House correspondent George E. Condon Jr. to rank Biden's successes and fumbles, including his recent document scandal. Despite these fumbles, can he find his footing for the 2024 presidential campaign season? Listen for these answers and mor…

In this bonus episode of National Journal Radio adapted from National Journal's webinar series Cook Catch Up, Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado talks to Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder and National Journal columnist Charlie Cook about the political battle of the debt ceiling in a divided Congress and more tough battles to come in Washington…

Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado brings on House correspondent Casey Wooten to recap the days-long battle to swear in Kevin McCarthy as Speaker. They analyze what governing may happen with McCarthy as Speaker and what could happens if he falters.Oleh National Journal

In this bonus episode adapted from National Journal's webinar series Cook Catch Up, National Journal Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour and The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder and contributor and National Journal columnist Charlie Cook discuss the tumultuous battle to vote Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker and what power struggles still remain …

In this reporters' roundtable episode, Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour takes a look back at the year in politics and policy with House correspondent Casey Wooten, Senate correspondent Savannah Behrmann, White House correspondent George Condon Jr. and Hotline managing editor Kirk A. Bado. Listen as they discuss what they followed this year on their beat…

Managing Editor Mackenzie Weinger uncovers all the lame-duck drama with Senate correspondent Savannah Behrman as they break down the government funding deadlines, Senate shenanigans, next year's Congress, the Sen. Kyrsten Sinema news and more.Oleh National Journal

Georgians are headed back to the polls on Tuesday to vote on the Senate runoff race between Sen. Raphael Warnock and former NFL running back Herschel Walker. After the Democrats' surprisingly strong showing in the midterm elections, they don’t need Warnock to hold on to keep control of the Senate. So is the Peach state now an afterthought for both …

Now that the midterm election results are mostly settled, Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour brings on the data analytics and polling columnist and PRRI research director Natalie Jackson. They'll grade how the polls fared this midterm cycle and what could be up next for the 2024 season.Oleh National Journal

Managing editor Mackenzie Weinger talks to health care correspondent Erin Durkin about her recent trip to Rhode Island, where she spent some time on the road with the United States’s first new mobile methadone clinic. What do these vans look like and how do they serve patients? How are lawmakers discussing regulations on opioid treatment programs? …

In this bonus episode, Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado brings together the Hotline team after Election night to parse through Republicans' surprisingly disappointing night and talk about a few key races, storylines coming into the 118th Congress and look a little ahead to 2024.Oleh National Journal

In this jam-packed episode, Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado taps into the expert correspondents of National Journal to breakdown what competitive races to watch at the House, Senate and gubernatorial level on Election Day. You can also follow our correspondents on National Journal's live blog on Election Day starting Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET here: https://…

Back from traveling to Poland to report on Ukrainian refugees settling into a new life, foreign policy and defense correspondent Cristina Maza joins the podcast to share her findings in her story series "The Ukrainian Exodus" with Managing Editor Mackenzie Weinger.Oleh National Journal

In this bonus episode, Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour is joined by Cook Political Report with Amy Walter House Editor Dave Wasserman as they discuss the shifting expectations for the midterm elections, potential election night upsets and bellwether races.Oleh National Journal

In this bonus episode of National Journal Radio, join the Hotline's virtual newsroom as they analyze the closing weeks of the campaign and discuss the biggest storylines heading into the midterms.Oleh National Journal

Former President Trump in an incredibly unusual move for an out-of-office president, held political rallies, endorsed candidates and bent his party’s nominees towards his will. For the most part, things have gone in his favor. But as Trump's legal woes pile up, Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado brings on National correspondent Zac Weisz to decode the imp…

The Supreme Court just started its new term with another docket of potentially precedent-smashing cases. This term also introduced many changes to the court including the addition of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. SCOTUSblog editor and "Case Studies" columnist James Romoser joins Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour to break down these changes and what case…

More than a dozen gubernatorial elections are up for grabs this midterm election season and Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado and Gubernatorial races reporters Mary Frances McGowan break down their Power Rankings of what gubernatorial seats are most likely to flip this cycle. Listen to find out what's changed since the last Power Rankings.…

How has the landscape of polling changed since the 2016 presidential election? Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour talks to Leading Indicators columnist and PRRI Research Director Natalie Jackson on the state of polling in 2022 and what to expect for the midterms.Oleh National Journal

It's been over a year since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, and around 74,000 to 76,000 Afghans fled the country and resettled in the United States. 10,000 of them have settled in Austin, Texas and are trying to resettle their families into a new life. Foreign Policy reporter Cristina Maza traveled to Austin to report on how they've transitioned…

The news of Roe vs. Wade being overturned made ripples across the nation, but where will it have its biggest impact in the midterm elections? Hotline Managing Editor Kirk A. Bado talks to Governors races reporter Mary Frances McGowan who has covered the political aftermath of the Supreme Court decision this cycle. Listen as they break down where th…

National Journal Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour dives into the presidential beat with White House correspondent George Condon to discuss former President Trump's history with sensitive information and President Biden potentially getting on track with his agenda with student loan relief.Oleh National Journal

Our expert reporters continue to share their findings from their reporting trips and Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado has Senate races reporter Matt Holt to discuss the Wisconsin Senate race now that the matchup is finalized between Democrat Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and Republican Senator Ron Johnson.Oleh National Journal

In this episode, National Journal Managing Editor Mackenzie Weinger dives in deep with climate reporter Brian Dabbs on the emerging issue of forest fires in Northern California and what help the federal government is providing local leaders on the ground. Listen as Dabbs breaks down his findings from his recent trip to the Tahoe National Forest.…

National Journal unveils its new deep-dive podcast, National Journal Radio where expert correspondents go into detail about the most important stories. To kick things off, Hotline Managing Editor Kirk A. Bado speaks with House Races Correspondent Erin Covey about her trip covering Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney's reelection race and what this could mean f…

Hotline Editor Kirk Bado shares news about an upcoming new podcast from National Journal. Follow National Journal on Twitter for more updates!Oleh National Journal

Republican strategist Scott Jennings joins the final "Against the Grain" show to make predictions about 2022, and assess the state of the GOP's Senate recruiting class.Oleh National Journal

Massachusetts Rep. Jake Auchincloss talks about inflation, gun control and the divisions within the Democratic Party.Oleh National Journal

Former GOP Rep. Ryan Costello of Pennsylvania shares thoughts on Doug Mastriano, and the state's wide-open Senate race.Oleh National Journal

Democratic strategist J.J. Balaban breaks down the latest political developments in Pennsylvania, including Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman's chances in the Senate race and state Attorney General Josh Shapiro's odds in the governor's race.Oleh National Journal

Hotline Managing Editor Kirk A. Bado talks about the Pennsylvania and North Carolina primaries happening next week and which candidates could win big.Oleh National Journal

Democratic strategist Doug Thornell talks about abortion politics, the Ohio primaries, and how Democrats can overcome their challenges in the 2022 midterms.Oleh National Journal

Republican strategist Liam Donovan assesses how promising the political environment is for Republicans, whether Biden can be helpful to downballot Democrats, and assesses which of the GOP's candidates will sink or swim in 2022.Oleh National Journal

The Nevada Independent's Jon Ralston breaks down the various races happening in Nevada in the midterms.Oleh National Journal

David Wasserman, House editor of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, breaks down the current political environment, offers analysis of the hottest upcoming primaries and anticipates who's going to run for president in 2024.Oleh National Journal