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Aug 15, 2022 • 27min
National Journal Radio Episode 2: Jump In The Fire
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.
Aug 9, 2022 • 24min
National Journal Radio Episode 1: Brave New World
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.
Jul 7, 2022 • 41sec
Introducing a new podcast from National Journal
Hotline Editor Kirk Bado shares news about an upcoming new podcast from National Journal. Follow National Journal on Twitter for more updates!
Jun 16, 2022 • 46min
Episode 166: The Final Countdown
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.
Jun 8, 2022 • 40min
Episode 165: When There's a Will, There's a Way
Massachusetts Rep. Jake Auchincloss talks about inflation, gun control and the divisions within the Democratic Party.
Jun 3, 2022 • 41min
Episode 164: What's the Matter With Pennsylvania?
Former GOP Rep. Ryan Costello of Pennsylvania shares thoughts on Doug Mastriano, and the state's wide-open Senate race.
May 27, 2022 • 42min
Episode 163: Silver Linings Playbook
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.
May 11, 2022 • 34min
Against the Grain Episode 162: Paging the Hotline
Hotline Managing Editor Kirk A. Bado talks about the Pennsylvania and North Carolina primaries happening next week and which candidates could win big.
May 6, 2022 • 43min
Episode 161: Culture War on Steroids
Democratic strategist Doug Thornell talks about abortion politics, the Ohio primaries, and how Democrats can overcome their challenges in the 2022 midterms.
Apr 29, 2022 • 50min
Episode 160: The Way to Win
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.
