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Apr 22, 2024 • 60min
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Dysfunction Discussion
In this bonus episode adapted from National Journal’s webinar series “Cook Catch Up,” editor in chief Jeff Dufour and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook discuss the House dysfunction surrounding the $95 million aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and East Asian allies. They also discuss the Maryland Senate race, the failed impeachment hearing against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in the Senate, and more news.

Apr 14, 2024 • 30min
National Journal Radio Episode 49: The Future of Abortion Access
National Journal Daily Managing Editor Ledyard King and health reporter Erin Durkin discuss recent developments in abortion policy, her recent deep-dive into anti-abortion pregnancy resource centers, and more. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Apr 7, 2024 • 58min
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: The Path to 270
Hotline editor Kirk Bado and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook discuss the presidential candidates' paths to 270 electoral votes, the relative importance of each battleground state, and more. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mar 31, 2024 • 1h 2min
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: The Races Under the Radar
Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado brings on Senate-races reporter Sydney Kashiwagi and House-races reporter James A. Downs to discuss the impacts of recent redistricting efforts, strategies for swing-state Republican candidates, and more. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mar 25, 2024 • 31min
National Journal Radio Episode 48: Spending Saga
National Journal Daily managing editor Ledyard King, Senate correspondent Savannah Behrmann, and House correspondent Casey Wooten discuss the narrowly-avoided government shutdown and the resulting spending agreement. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mar 18, 2024 • 28min
National Journal Radio Episode 47: Technologic
NJ Daily managing editor Ledyard King checks in on the status of technology policy and funding in Washington with technology correspondent and editor of National Journal's Policy View AI Philip Athey. They discuss budget cuts to science and technology agencies, the status of artificial intelligence funding, the House passing legislation to ban TikTok, and what Policy View AI offers. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Sign up for Policy View AI here.

Mar 11, 2024 • 60min
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Super Tuesday Explained
What were the key takeaways of Super Tuesday's results? Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado brings on national reporter Zac Weisz, House-races reporter James A. Downs, and gubernatorial reporter Mary Frances McGowan to discuss the silver linings, the general election matchups to watch, and more. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mar 4, 2024 • 1h 4min
Bonus Episode: Polling Palooza
Hotline editor Kirk Bado and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook discuss recent swing state polling, the potential referendum on President Biden's first term, and more. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Feb 26, 2024 • 23min
National Journal Radio Episode 46: Ukraine, Two Years Later
As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, Congress is undergoing a heated debate on whether the country should receive more aid in its fight against Russia. NJ Daily managing editor Ledyard King brings on White House correspondent George E. Condon Jr. and foreign policy correspondent Cristina Maza to discuss battleground updates, the talks over aid, the role former President Trump is playing in this issue, and more. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Feb 20, 2024 • 58min
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: South Carolina Sweepstakes
National Journal editor in chief Jeff Dufour and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook discuss the upcoming South Carolina primary, former President Trump's legal battles, and more.