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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 talk what helped or hurt former President Trump at the CNN townhall, what's the media's best practices for covering the former president now among other headlines of the week.

While the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby already passed, there's an upcoming showdown in Kentucky politics and Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado brings on gubernatorial races reporter Mary Frances McGowan to talk the horse race in the Republican primary for the Kentucky gubernatorial race. With a week way from the primary, they discuss the campaigns of former U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft and state Attorney General Daniel Cameron and whether they could pose as formidable opponents to Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear.

In 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 President Biden's reelection bid, the contours of the 2024 presidential race, and what role former President Trump may play in the GOP primary.

The Supreme Court has been facing controversies in its rulings and on the bench. NJ Daily Managing Editor Ledge King brings on health reporter Erin Durkin to discuss the latest ruling to keep an abortion pill available among the recent fight for abortion access. Then, Senate reporter Savannah Behrmann comes on the podcast to discuss the ethics issues surrounding Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and how Congress may act.

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 on Trump's indictment and arrest and what this could mean for the 2024 presidential race, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signing a six-week abortion ban in Florida, and more headlines of the week.

Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado brings on governor-races and state-politics reporter Mary Frances McGowan to break down what's happening in legislatures across the country. They discuss the wave of abortion restrictions and anti-LGBTQ legislation working their way through statehouses, and how they could impact upcoming gubernatorial races. As the conservative majority on the Supreme Court defers more and more powers to individual states, McGowan outlines the ballot initiatives and referenda that could be coming to a polling place near you.

With the news of former President Trump being indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, it's raised questions on how this news could impact his electability for 2024. In this special live event with National Journal Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour, National Journal White House correspondent George Condon Jr., and Cook Political Report Editor-in-Chief Amy Walter, they discuss the electability of Trump, what impact this could have on the 2024 presidential race, and Biden's response to the indictment.

National Journal Daily managing Editor Ledge King and Technology correspondent Philip Athey break down Congress's hearing with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew. They discuss lawmakers' concerns with the popular social media app, whether a ban on the app is imminent and how could this hurt Democrats looking to capture younger voters.

In 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 Matt Holt, gubernatorial races correspondent Mary Frances McGowan and House races correspondent Michelle Shen. Listen as the Hotline team discuss what's approaching in this stretch of the campaign trail in 2023.

Some right-wing members of Congress have started the side hustle of podcasting in addition to their lawmaking duties. James A. Downs authors "What's Ringing in the Right?" Hotline's new weekly segment chronicling the legislative and political takeaways, as well as noteworthy quotes, from these podcasts. Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado talks to James about his findings from these shows and more.