National Journal Radio
262 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsA deep dive on the most important policy, political, and campaign story of the week, powered by National Journal’s expert correspondents. New episodes every Monday.
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National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Unpacking Debate Performances
July 01, 2024 04:41 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MBIn 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 unpack the first presidential debate and discuss President Biden's widely panned performance. They discuss whether Biden remains as the Democratic nominee, potential replacements, and more. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: The Art of the Ad
June 20, 2024 20:29 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBHotline editor Kirk Bado, associate editor Hannah Thacker, and House-races reporter James Downs discuss top strategies in political advertising, overarching themes in this year's ads, and more. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Two Years Post-Dobbs
June 13, 2024 18:45 - 57 minutes - 78.3 MBOn the two year anniversary of the Dobbs case, Hotline editor Kirk Bado, health reporter Erin Durkin, and gubernatorial reporter Mary Frances McGowan discuss the possibility of a federal abortion ban, forthcoming ballot initiatives in the states, and more. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
National Journal Radio Episode 54: Take Me Out to the Ballgame
June 10, 2024 03:01 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBOn Wednesday, the annual Congressional Baseball game will take place at Nationals Park where Democrats and Republicans will face off for a bicameral game for charity. Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado brings on FiveThirtyEight's Nathaniel Rakich to give the history behind the game and break down player statistics and team insights. Read Rakich's Congressional Baseball Game statistics here.
National Journal Radio Episode 53: Navigating NATO
June 03, 2024 23:09 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBForeign policy and defense correspondent Cristina Maza returns from a conference in Estonia that centered on NATO’s role in the security of Europe as war rages well into its third year in Ukraine. NJ Daily Managing Editor Ledyard King brings her on to discuss NATO's role in Ukraine, how European leaders are watching the U.S. presidential election, and how Europe's Middle East policy differs from President Biden's policy.
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: A Hail Mary Moment
May 20, 2024 23:14 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MBIn 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 latest New York Times/Siena polling in swing states, whether the Biden campaign sees its upcoming debate with former President Trump as a Hail Mary moment, the Maryland Senate race and more. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
National Journal Radio Episode 52: House of Cards
May 13, 2024 21:47 - 29 minutes - 41 MBSpeaker Mike Johnson survived a motion to vacate in the latest chapter in the tumultuous nearly two-year reign of the GOP. NJ Daily Managing Editor Ledyard King brings on senior congressional correspondent Casey Wooten to break down the drama inside the lower chamber. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
National Journal Radio Episode 51: It's Not Easy Being Green
May 06, 2024 22:32 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBNJ Daily managing editor Ledyard King takes a look at some of the legislative battles and policy Congress deals with in the environmental realm. Energy and environment correspondent Lauren Green joins the podcast to give all the details on President Biden's pause on pending approvals of Liquefied Natural Gas Exports, permitting reform, and the political health of Speaker Johnson. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
National Journal Radio Episode 50: Moving Up the Ranks
April 29, 2024 22:54 - 37 minutes - 51 MBHotline editor Kirk A. Bado checks in on which House races are heating up, which races have cooled down, and which party could have control of the House in November. He brings on House-races reporter James A. Downs to run through the second Hotline House Power Rankings. They discuss the impacts of retirements, redistricting, and nationalized politics on House districts. You can read the Hotline House Power Rankings here. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcast...
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Dysfunction Discussion
April 22, 2024 22:37 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBIn 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.
National Journal Radio Episode 49: The Future of Abortion Access
April 14, 2024 17:23 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBNational 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.
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: The Path to 270
April 07, 2024 22:08 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBHotline 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.
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: The Races Under the Radar
March 31, 2024 18:30 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBHotline 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.
National Journal Radio Episode 48: Spending Saga
March 25, 2024 18:54 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBNational 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.
National Journal Radio Episode 47: Technologic
March 18, 2024 22:11 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBNJ 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...
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Super Tuesday Explained
March 11, 2024 21:51 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MBWhat 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.
Bonus Episode: Polling Palooza
March 04, 2024 01:15 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBHotline 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.
National Journal Radio Episode 46: Ukraine, Two Years Later
February 26, 2024 21:52 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MBAs 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 ...
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: South Carolina Sweepstakes
February 20, 2024 18:21 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBNational 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.
National Journal Radio Episode 45: To The Border and Beyond
February 12, 2024 22:59 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBIn this episode, managing editor Ledyard King, Senate correspondent Savannah Behrmann, and House correspondent Casey Wooten discuss the fallout from the failure to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and pass a $17.6 million aid package for Israel, potential new border deals, and more. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Polls, Polls, Polls
February 05, 2024 22:04 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBIn 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 presidential race polling, fundraising updates and more topics. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
National Journal Radio Episode 44: A Focus on Foreign Policy
January 29, 2024 23:30 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBWith escalating conflicts and tensions in the Middle East and legislative battles on the Hill over aid to Israel and Ukraine, NJ Daily managing editor Ledyard King brings on Defense and Foreign Policy reporter Cristina Maza to break down the latest developments in the war between Israel and Hamas, the Biden administration's response, and the prospects for legislation in Congress. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Bonus Episode: In the Interim before New Hampshire
January 22, 2024 10:00 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBIn this bonus episode adapted from National Journal’s webinar series, Hotline editor Kirk Bado, veteran White House correspondent George E. Condon Jr., and national correspondent Zac Weisz discuss the upcoming New Hampshire primary, venture capitalist Vivek Ramaswamy and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson dropping out of the presidential race, and the remainder of the primary season. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Bonus Episode: Paths through Iowa and New Hampshire
January 15, 2024 17:36 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MBIn this bonus episode adapted from National Journal’s webinar series “Cook Catch Up,” National Journal Editor in Chief Jeff Dufour and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook discusses the Iowa caucuses, the upcoming New Hampshire primary, and the likelihood of a government shutdown. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
National Journal Radio Episode 43: A New 2024 Political Calendar
January 08, 2024 23:18 - 40 minutes - 55 MBWith the Iowa caucuses days away and a couple of weeks before government funding expires, National Journal Editor in Chief Jeff Dufour is joined by Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado and NJ Daily Managing Editor Ledyard King for a look ahead at the political and legislative battles that will be fought in 2024.
National Journal Radio Episode 42: Congress Unwrapped
December 18, 2023 21:06 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBNJ Daily managing editor Ledyard King brings on House correspondent Casey Wooten and Senate correspondent Savannah Behrmann to recap the highs and lows of Congress in 2023. They look back at fights and legislative accomplishments and preview what's next for Congress in 2024.
National Journal Radio Episode 41: The Road Ahead in 2024
December 11, 2023 22:47 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBHotline Editor Kirk A. Bado brings on national correspondent Zac Weisz to discuss the dynamics of the Republican presidential primary race, including the state of play in the Iowa caucuses, the relevance of debates, former President Trump's dominance in polling, and more.
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Temperature Check
December 04, 2023 23:44 - 1 hour - 83 MBIn 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 take a temperature check on the 2024 GOP presidential primary and Biden's approval numbers among younger and more diverse Democratic voters. They also discuss control of the House next year and Rep. George Santos' exit from the House.
National Journal Radio Episode 40: A Hard Pill to Swallow
November 27, 2023 21:56 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBNJ Daily managing editor Ledyard King breaks down what's happening in Washington for health policy. Health reporter Erin Durkin joins the pod to discuss what remains on lawmakers' to-do list like the Health and Human Services appropriations bill, WIC, AI in healthcare and more.
National Journal Radio Episode 39: Cyberchase
November 20, 2023 22:58 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBNJ Daily managing editor Ledyard King checks in on the latest developments in technology policy on Capitol Hill and the White House, including recent news on artificial intelligence and net neutrality, with tech reporter Philip Athey.
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: What It Takes 2024
November 13, 2023 23:16 - 58 minutes - 80 MBIn this bonus episode adapted from National Journal's webinar series “Hotline Power Hour,” Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado brings on Senate-races correspondent Sydney Kashiwagi, House-races correspondent James A. Downs, and gubernatorial-races correspondent Mary Frances McGowan to discuss their "What It Takes 2024" series on where the campaigns stand one year away from the 2024 elections. They also react to the retirement of Sen. Joe Manchin.
National Journal Radio Episode 38: What to Expect From the Off-Year Elections
November 06, 2023 23:43 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBThis Tuesday, voters will be voting in off-year elections across Mississippi, Kentucky, Ohio, and Virginia. In Mississippi, an unpopular Republican governor is facing a tightening race against an upstart Democratic challenger. In Kentucky, a popular Democratic governor is trying to rewrite the playbook for politicians in red states. The fight for abortion access is also on the ballot in Ohio. Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado brings on Governor-race and state-politics reporter Mary Frances McGowan...
National Journal Radio Episode 37: A New Speaker Approaches
October 30, 2023 20:44 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBAfter a three-week search, Republicans elected Rep. Mike Johnson as House speaker. But who is he? And how will he aid the GOP's efforts to maintain its narrow majority? NJ Daily managing editor Ledyard King brings on House reporter Casey Wooten and Hotline House-races reporter James Downs to answer those questions and more.
National Journal Radio Episode 35: U.S. Response to Israel And Ukraine
October 23, 2023 21:49 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBNJ Daily Managing Editor Ledyard King delves into the conflict between Israel and Hamas, the American government’s response, and the possibility of events in the Middle East affecting American support for Ukraine. He brings on Defense and Foreign Policy reporter Cristina Maza and Senate reporter Savannah Behrmann to break down these layers.
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Is an Off Year Really an Off Year?
October 16, 2023 14:00 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBIn this bonus episode adapted from National Journal's webinar "Is an Off Year Really an Off Year?", Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado talks to House-races reporter James A. Downs and gubernatorial correspondent Mary Frances McGowan about the off-year gubernatorial races to watch, the latest in mid-cycle redistricting and special elections.
National Journal Radio Episode 34: Saved by the Bell For Now?
October 02, 2023 22:05 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBIn this episode, NJ Daily managing editor Ledyard King brings on Senate reporter Savannah Behrmann and House reporter Casey Wooten to break down how Congress avoided a government shutdown last weekend—and to preview what's around the corner for the next 45 days.
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Keeping Tabs With Hotline
September 25, 2023 21:37 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBIn 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 Sydney Kashiwagi, House races correspondent James A. Downs, and gubernatorial correspondent Mary Frances McGowan. They discuss the latest news and trends on the campaign trail including the Utah Senate race and the Kentucky gubernatorial race.
National Journal Radio Episode 33: Kevin McCarthy's Impeachment Conundrum
September 18, 2023 20:14 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBIn this episode, NJ Daily managing editor Ledyard King is joined by House reporter Casey Wooten as they talk through the details of Speaker Kevin McCarthy's impeachment inquiry against President Biden. But as the clock ticks on avoiding a government shutdown, Wooten outlines how this impeachment inquiry could impact other key legislation.
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: What's Up in Bidenworld?
September 11, 2023 22:03 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBIn 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 the polls raising alarm bells in Bidenworld, the latest court updates on redistricting and other trending topics in the news.
National Journal Radio Episode 32: What's Next for Congress?
August 21, 2023 18:43 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBNJ Daily managing editor Ledyard King looks ahead to when Congress returns from August recess and Senate correspondent Savannah Behrmann and Congress correspondent Casey Wooten join the podcast to recap what's on the to-do list for Congress and what could get left behind. They talk about the future of the Farm Bill, appropriations in the House, and what options are on the table to avoid a government shutdown.
National Journal Radio Episode 31: Oh, the Places You'll Go!
August 14, 2023 22:38 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBIn this episode, Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado gets reporting dispatches from national correspondent Zac Weisz and gubernatorial races correspondent Mary Frances McGowan as they recap the latest happenings at the campaign trails and the polls. Weisz breaks down the Iowa scene ahead of the state's Republican presidential caucus in January. McGowan comes onto discuss Kentucky's Fancy Farm picnic and its importance as a campaign stop in the state and breaks down the failure of Issue 1 at the poll...
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: No More Sleepy August
August 07, 2023 21:03 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBIn 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 another indictment for former President Trump and whether this could revive the campaigns of his longshot challengers like former Vice President Mike Pence. They also talk about whether Democrats are still willing to rally around President Biden and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's health issues.
National Journal Radio Episode 30: Inside the Almanac
July 31, 2023 20:19 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBHotline Editor Kirk A. Bado sits down with the authors of the Almanac of American Politics, Louis Jacobson and Richard E. Cohen, ahead of the August release of the 2024 edition of the Almanac. Listen as they discuss the process for creating the 2024 edition, what's new in this edition, and what could change in future editions.
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Hit DeReset Button
July 24, 2023 21:13 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBIn 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 another Trump indictment, debate stage gimmicks, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hitting the reset button on his campaign, and more topics of the week.
National Journal Radio Episode 29: In the Palmetto State
July 17, 2023 22:14 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBSouth Carolina has taken center stage in this year’s presidential Democratic nominating process and two South Carolina officials are running for president on the Republican side. Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado decodes South Carolina's emergence in national politics with Charleston Post and Courier's senior politics reporter Caitlin Byrd. They talk the future of South Carolina politics, how the Tim Scott and Nikki Haley presidential campaigns are faring, and the varying politics across South Car...
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Bidenomics
July 10, 2023 20:27 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBIn 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 discuss "Bidenomics" and why voters aren't convinced by it, whether Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other Democratic presidential candidates could shake up the primary, and which Republican presidential candidates could be on the debate stage.
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Hotline's Back!
June 26, 2023 16:00 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBIn this bonus episode adapted from National Journal's webinar series “Hotline Power Hour,” Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado is joined by Hotline Associate Editor Hannah Thacker, NJ Daily Managing Editor Ledge King, and House races correspondent James A. Downs. Listen as they discuss the latest political intrigue on Capitol Hill, the recent Supreme Court ruling affecting redistricting, and more topics.
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Another One
June 12, 2023 19:52 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MBIn 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 how former President Trump's rivals are reacting to the latest indictment news, the potential redistricting fallout of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Voting Rights Act, and more topics.
National Journal Radio Episode 28: The Campaign Ahead for Biden
June 05, 2023 21:56 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBWith 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.
National Journal Radio Episode 27: Entering Estonia!
May 22, 2023 22:08 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBForeign 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 on Ukraine, and her travel recommendations for Tallinn.