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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 impact Trump has on the midterm elections and whether this could affect a 2024 run.

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 cases to look out for.

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.

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 into their surroundings and she talks with Managing Editor Mackenzie Weinger on why they left Afghanistan and what challenges they face in America.

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 the issue elevated itself among voters and where the messaging could go for both parties. 

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.

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.

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 for 2024.