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National Journal Radio Episode 41: The Road Ahead in 2024 Dec 11, 2023

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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 Radio Bonus Episode: Temperature Check Dec 04, 2023

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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 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 Nov 27, 2023

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NJ 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 Nov 20, 2023

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NJ 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 Nov 13, 2023

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In 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 Nov 06, 2023

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This 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 to recap what to expect from these off-year elections and more.

National Journal Radio Episode 37: A New Speaker Approaches Oct 30, 2023

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After 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 Oct 23, 2023

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NJ 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? Oct 16, 2023

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In 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? Oct 02, 2023

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In 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.

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