For the last podcast episode of 2024, NJ Daily managing editor Ledyard King brings on National Journal Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour and Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado to look back at 2024 in politics. They recap the most memorable headlines from this year, make predictions on what could happen under the incoming Trump administration, what they're keepi…

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.…

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…

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 avail…

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.…

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 S…

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.National Journal

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 Podcast…

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.…

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.…

Hotline editor Kirk Bado, Senate-races reporter Nicholas Anastácio, and House-races reporter James Downs discuss the recently released rankings of the races most likely to flip. Find the Senate Power Rankings here and the House Power Rankings here. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also avail­able on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.…

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 pathways both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump will need to succeed through the electoral map, the latest controversy surrounding North Ca…

After the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump, Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado brings on senior national correspondent Zac Weisz to recap the moments from the debate, how campaigns are pivoting in the aftermath of the debate, and how much Harris needs to win the popular vote to succeed in the…

Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook check in on the presidential election as it looms closer to November, measure the messaging of Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign and former President Trump's campaign ahead of their debate on Tuesday and discuss the lack of House races polling. Episodes…

Editor-in-chief Jeff Dufour and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook recap the DNC, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s departure from the presidential race, and the latest in polling. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also avail­able on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.National Journal

The National Journal Daily and Hotline teams are at the Democratic National Convention this week, bringing you another dispatch from the Windy City. Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado talks to Courtney Rice of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, podcaster and pundit Bill Press, and Jessica Mackler of EMILYs List about the excitement for presi…

The National Journal Daily and Hotline teams are at the Democratic National Convention this week in Chicago, bringing you the first of many dispatches from the Windy City. Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado and National Journal editor-in-chief Jeff Dufour talk about their first impressions of the convention and Senate correspondent Savannah Behrmann talks…

Since President Biden has stepped aside and Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the nomination, Democrats have closed the gap on Republicans in polling, pulling ahead in some surveys. Their recent success is partially due to rising Democratic enthusiasm and their new attack against Republicans that seems to be landing—focusing on “weirdness.” …

As a young correspondent for Newsweek Magazine, Tom DeFrank was a witness 50 years ago to Nixon’s forced departure from the Oval Office following the Watergate scandal and the sudden ascension of Gerald Ford to the presidency. Today, National Journal's contributing editor Tom DeFrank talks to NJ Daily managing editor Ledyard King about his five-par…

From President Biden stepping out of the race and Vice President Kamala Harris replacing him to former President Trump's attempted assassination and his new running mate Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, the presidential race has been buzzing with headlines over the last three weeks. Editor-in-chief Jeff Dufour brings on senior national political correspond…

In this adapted episode from National Journal's Convention Daily webinars from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado brings on NJ Daily managing editor Ledyard King and senior national correspondent Zac Weisz to recap former President Trump's speech, the takeaways from this convention, unity within the Republi…

The Supreme Court recently overturned 40 years of precedent in administrative law known as the Chevron doctrine. NJ Daily Managing Editor Ledyard King brings on senior congressional correspondent Casey Wooten to explain how the ruling will reverberate on Capitol Hill as it takes away power from rulemakers in the executive branch. Episodes of Nation…

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 unpack the first presidential debate and discuss President Biden's widely panned performance. They discuss whether Biden remains as the Democratic nominee, potential replace…

Hotline 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

On 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.…

On 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 Congress…

Foreign 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, …

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 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 M…

Speaker 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 Spot…

NJ 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 poli…

Hotline 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 politi…

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 impe…

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.National Journal

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.…

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.…

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.…

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 TikT…

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 App…

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.National Journal

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 …

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.National Journal

In 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 …

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 discuss the latest presidential race polling, fundraising updates and more topics. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also avail­able on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.…

With 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 prospe…

In 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…

In 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 av…

With 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.…

NJ 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

Hotline 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

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 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…