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Mar 6, 2023 • 59min
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Digging Through the Headlines
In this bonus episode adapted from National Journal's webinar series "Cook Catch Up," Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado and Charlie Cook, National Journal columnist and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder and contributor, sparse through the headlines of the news cycle and give their analysis on what the D.C. crime bill signals among Democrats, how Florida has fallen off the Senate map and more topics.

Feb 27, 2023 • 24min
National Journal Radio Episode 21: Ukraine, One Year Later
It's been a year since Russia invaded Ukraine and changed the lives of Ukranians. White House correspondent George E. Condon Jr. and foreign policy and defense correspondent Cristina Maza have written a series about President Biden's recent visit to Ukraine and Poland and Ukranian morale and where the war stands now. They come on the podcast with Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour to break down the latest in Ukraine and what role America could play going forward.

Feb 13, 2023 • 26min
National Journal Radio Episode 20: The State of the Union Is Rowdy
Last week, President Biden gave his State of the Union address to the divided 118th Congress and experienced some of the rowdiness for himself by certain lawmakers. National correspondent Zac Weisz joins Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado to decode Biden's address and whether this could be a soft launch for his 2024 campaign.

Feb 6, 2023 • 58min
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Politics Abhors a Vacuum
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 Nikki Haley being poised to enter the 2024 presidential race and President Biden's upcoming State of the Union address.

Jan 30, 2023 • 16min
National Journal Radio Episode 19: Checking in on the West Wing
President Biden is halfway through his term and National Journal Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour brings in White House correspondent George E. Condon Jr. to rank Biden's successes and fumbles, including his recent document scandal. Despite these fumbles, can he find his footing for the 2024 presidential campaign season? Listen for these answers and more.

Jan 23, 2023 • 59min
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Throwing Wrenches Into Washington
In this bonus episode of National Journal Radio adapted from National Journal's webinar series Cook Catch Up, Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado talks to Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder and National Journal columnist Charlie Cook about the political battle of the debt ceiling in a divided Congress and more tough battles to come in Washington.

Jan 17, 2023 • 33min
National Journal Radio Episode 18: The Middle
Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado brings on House correspondent Casey Wooten to recap the days-long battle to swear in Kevin McCarthy as Speaker. They analyze what governing may happen with McCarthy as Speaker and what could happens if he falters.

Jan 9, 2023 • 42min
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Ringing in the New Year with a Bang
In this bonus episode adapted from National Journal's webinar series Cook Catch Up, National Journal Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour and The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder and contributor and National Journal columnist Charlie Cook discuss the tumultuous battle to vote Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker and what power struggles still remain in the House GOP conference.

Dec 19, 2022 • 36min
National Journal Radio Episode 17: A Year Like No Other
In this reporters' roundtable episode, Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour takes a look back at the year in politics and policy with House correspondent Casey Wooten, Senate correspondent Savannah Behrmann, White House correspondent George Condon Jr. and Hotline managing editor Kirk A. Bado. Listen as they discuss what they followed this year on their beats and what they'll follow in 2023.

Dec 12, 2022 • 18min
National Journal Radio Episode 16: Lame-Duck Drama
Managing Editor Mackenzie Weinger uncovers all the lame-duck drama with Senate correspondent Savannah Behrman as they break down the government funding deadlines, Senate shenanigans, next year's Congress, the Sen. Kyrsten Sinema news and more.


