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National Journal Radio Episode 94: Measuring the Blue Wave Oct 19, 2026

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How high will the blue wave crest in the race for the House this midterm cycle? Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado brings on DCCC Communications Director Courtney Rice to check in on the House battlefield with two weeks away from Election Day. They discuss the impact of redistricting on the House map, which races the DCCC is watching closely, and which opportunities have come online for Democrats.

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National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Poring Over the Details Oct 09, 2026

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In this bonus episode, National Journal Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook go over the latest in polling data, the dynamics of the midterms with less than a month until Election Day, and what could happen if Democrats regain control of Congress.

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National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: House Flipping Sep 23, 2026

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In this bonus episode, Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado and House campaigns correspondent Zach Blackburn dissect the latest updates in the race for the House, the impact of redistricting, and which races are likely to flip.

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National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: The Homestretch Sep 11, 2026

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In this bonus episode, Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook discuss where the general-election season stands, each party's likelihood of winning the House and the Senate, and which races will be the most watched.

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National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Primary Perspectives Aug 19, 2026

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In this bonus episode, Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado is joined by states and governors correspondent Abby Turner, House campaign correspondent Zach Blackburn, Senate campaign correspondent Nicholas Anastácio, and national political correspondent Erika Filter. They discuss their takeaways from this week's primaries and what political dynamics they're watching for the general election in November.

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National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Against the Rising Tide Aug 14, 2026

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In this bonus episode, Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook break down primary results from Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Connecticut and discuss what's next for the Democratic Party.

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National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: What Has Congress Delivered? What's Next? Aug 05, 2026

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In this bonus episode, Rep. Greg Murphy joins National Journal senior Washington correspondent Nancy Vu to discuss the healthcare, tax, and trade provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill, the reconciliation process, and the work of the House Ways and Means Committee.

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National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Primary Pulse Check Jul 16, 2026

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Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado talks to House campaigns correspondent Zach Blackburn, Senate campaigns correspondent Nicholas Anastácio, and states and governors correspondent Abby Turner to discuss the big takeaways from the first half of the primary season and look ahead to the remaining races before November.

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National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: The Pine Tree State Puzzle Jul 10, 2026

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In this bonus episode, National Journal editor in chief Jeff Dufour and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook discuss the latest updates with Graham Platner's fall from grace, the lessons learned for candidate recruitment, the latest efforts by the Trump administration to control elections and more.

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National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: MAHA Movement Up Close Jun 29, 2026

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In June, National Journal editor-in-chief Jeff Dufour hosted a panel discussion, MAHA Movement Up Close: A discussion with the influencers leading the Movement, where MAHA influencers shared how they've created space in the influencer ecosystem and their relationships with policymakers. They discuss how the MAHA and MAGA movements have been aligned and distant, and what could the movement look like in a post-Trump administration world.

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Watch the video replay here: https://www.nationaljournal.com/me/732060/maha-movement-up-close/

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