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National Journal Radio Episode 18: The Middle Jan 17, 2023

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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.

National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Ringing in the New Year with a Bang Jan 09, 2023

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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.

National Journal Radio Episode 17: A Year Like No Other Dec 19, 2022

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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.

National Journal Radio Episode 16: Lame-Duck Drama Dec 12, 2022

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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.

National Journal Radio Episode 15: Georgia On My Mind Dec 06, 2022

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Georgians are headed back to the polls on Tuesday to vote on the Senate runoff race between Sen. Raphael Warnock and former NFL running back Herschel Walker. After the Democrats' surprisingly strong showing in the midterm elections, they don't need Warnock to hold on to keep control of the Senate. So is the Peach state now an afterthought for both parties? Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado brings on Senate races correspondent Matt Holt to ask this question and many more.

National Journal Radio Episode 14: Grading the Midterm Polls Nov 29, 2022

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Now that the midterm election results are mostly settled, Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour brings on the data analytics and polling columnist and PRRI research director Natalie Jackson. They'll grade how the polls fared this midterm cycle and what could be up next for the 2024 season.

National Journal Radio Episode 13: On the Road to Combat the Opioid Epidemic Nov 21, 2022

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Managing editor Mackenzie Weinger talks to health care correspondent Erin Durkin about her recent trip to Rhode Island, where she spent some time on the road with the United States's first new mobile methadone clinic. What do these vans look like and how do they serve patients? How are lawmakers discussing regulations on opioid treatment programs? Listen to this episode where they'll answer those questions and more.

National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: The Post-Election Debrief Nov 09, 2022

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In this bonus episode, Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado brings together the Hotline team after Election night to parse through Republicans' surprisingly disappointing night and talk about a few key races, storylines coming into the 118th Congress and look a little ahead to 2024.

National Journal Radio Episode 12: The Mega Midterms Preview Nov 07, 2022

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In this jam-packed episode, Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado taps into the expert correspondents of National Journal to breakdown what competitive races to watch at the House, Senate and gubernatorial level on Election Day. You can also follow our correspondents on National Journal's live blog on Election Day starting Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET here: https://www.nationaljournal.com/2022election-coverage/

National Journal Radio Episode 11: The Ukrainian Exodus Oct 31, 2022

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Back from traveling to Poland to report on Ukrainian refugees settling into a new life, foreign policy and defense correspondent Cristina Maza joins the podcast to share her findings in her story series "The Ukrainian Exodus" with Managing Editor Mackenzie Weinger.

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