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Dec 9, 2024 • 51min
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: The Great Woman Theory
Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook discuss election post-mortem analysis, President-elect Trump's controversial nominees and their thorny path ahead in the Senate, and more. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Dec 2, 2024 • 37min
National Journal Radio Episode 66: Lost in Transition
NJ Daily Managing Editor Ledyard King brings on health care correspondent Erin Durkin and foreign-policy and defense correspondent Cristina Maza to break down President-elect Trump's nominees for health care, foreign policy, intelligence, and immigration. They discuss the controversies surrounding some of the nominees, and their potential impact on policy. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Nov 18, 2024 • 31min
National Journal Radio Episode 65: Changes on Capitol Hill
NJ Daily Managing Editor Ledge King brings on Senate correspondent Savannah Behrmann and senior congressional correspondent Casey Wooten to discuss the upcoming changes to the House and the Senate with new members, controversial confirmation hearings, and more under an incoming Trump administration. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Nov 7, 2024 • 53min
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: What Happened Tuesday Night?
Hotline editor Kirk Bado discusses the election results and what's to come with senior national correspondent Zac Weisz, Senate campaign correspondent Nicholas Anastácio, House race correspondent James Downs, and gubernatorial reporter Mary Frances McGowan. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Nov 1, 2024 • 1h 34min
National Journal Radio Episode 64: The Mega Election Preview
In this jam-packed episode, Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado discusses the races and storylines to watch with National Journal's correspondents. Follow our correspondents on National Journal's live blog on Election Day starting at 6 p.m. ET here: https://www.nationaljournal.com/2024election-coverage/ Time stamps for each race: Presidential: 0:00-40:05 Senate: 40:05-1:01:10 House: 1:01:10-1:27:50 Governor's races: 1:27:50 Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Oct 28, 2024 • 60min
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: The Meaning of Mail-ins
Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour and The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook discuss the early vote returns, the suddenly competitive Nebraska Senate race, and more. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Oct 21, 2024 • 30min
National Journal Radio Episode 63: Senate Storylines
As the election inches closer, Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado takes a look at the Senate map with Senate-races correspondent Nicholas Anastácio. They break down what races could flip, the defense opportunities for the parties, what's going on in the Nebraska Senate race, and more. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Oct 15, 2024 • 58min
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Information Overload
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 check in on the presidential race as it nears its end, break down the deluge of tight national polls, and check in on other competitive races.

Oct 7, 2024 • 28min
National Journal Radio Episode 62: What's Left of Biden's Presidency
Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour brings on White House correspondent George E. Condon Jr. to discuss what remains on President Biden's to-do list before the end of his term, the vice presidential debate and more headlines. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sep 30, 2024 • 58min
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Hotline Power Rankings, Reviewed
Kirk Bado, hotline editor, Nicholas Anastácio, Senate races reporter, and James Downs, House races reporter, dive into the latest rankings of critical electoral contests. They explore the intense competitiveness in both Senate and House races, driven by redistricting and shifting voter sentiments. Unique dynamics of Alaska's elections and Nebraska's turbulent political landscape are highlighted, along with the impact of campaign financing. Expect surprises in battleground states as both parties prepare for a potentially transformative election cycle.