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National Journal Radio

A deep dive on the most important policy, political, and campaign story of the week, powered by National Journal's expert correspondents. New episodes every Monday.

A deep dive on the most important policy, political, and campaign story of the week, powered by National Journal's expert correspondents. New episodes every Monday.

 

#322

National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Changing of the Guard

In this bonus episode, Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado and Cook Political Report with Amy Walt... more

08 Dec 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:37

08 Dec 2025


#321

National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: The 2026 Midterm Preview

The new Hotline 2026 Midterm Preview special report provides a comprehensive overview of t... more

13 Nov 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:43

13 Nov 2025


#320

National Journal Radio Episode 93: The Presidential Factor in the Midterms

Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado brings on national political correspondent Erika Filter to dis... more

03 Nov 2025

26 MINS

26:10

03 Nov 2025


#319

National Journal Radio Episode 92: The Off-Year Gubernatorial Campaign Trail

With the gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia getting closer to Election Day... more

27 Oct 2025

25 MINS

25:59

27 Oct 2025


#318

National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Ripple Effects

In this bonus episode, Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado and Cook Political Report with Amy Walt... more

20 Oct 2025

59 MINS

59:02

20 Oct 2025


#317

National Journal Radio Episode 91: The Shutdown Showdown

Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado and NJ Daily managing editor Ledyard King jump on the podcast ... more

06 Oct 2025

26 MINS

26:21

06 Oct 2025


#316

National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Thermostatic Politics

Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook... more

29 Sep 2025

48 MINS

48:07

29 Sep 2025


#315

National Journal Radio Episode 90: Inside the Redistricting Arms Race

Red states like Texas and Missouri have yielded to the White House's calls and redrawn the... more

22 Sep 2025

35 MINS

35:14

22 Sep 2025


#314

National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Federal Workforce Transitions in the Trump 2.0 Era

In this bonus episode, National Journal Editor in Chief Jeff Dufour talks to Max Stier, Pr... more

15 Sep 2025

50 MINS

50:56

15 Sep 2025


#313

National Journal Radio Episode 89: Shake-Ups at HHS

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has shaken up the department, fr... more

08 Sep 2025

25 MINS

25:47

08 Sep 2025


#312

National Journal Radio Episode 88: The Great Almanac of American Politics

Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado sits down with the authors of the Almanac of American Politics... more

02 Sep 2025

38 MINS

38:15

02 Sep 2025


#311

National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: August Reset

In this bonus episode, National Journal Editor in Chief Jeff Dufour, NJ Daily Managing Edi... more

18 Aug 2025

52 MINS

52:03

18 Aug 2025


#310

National Journal Radio Episode 87: Power or the Purse?

Being an appropriator isn't what it used to be. Senior congressional reporter Casey Wooten... more

11 Aug 2025

24 MINS

24:05

11 Aug 2025


#309

National Journal Radio Episode 86: The Races That Will Determine Control of Congress

Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado brings on Senate races correspondent Nicholas Anastácio and Ho... more

04 Aug 2025

28 MINS

28:58

04 Aug 2025


#308

National Journal Radio Episode 85: Sen. Markwayne Mullin Talks BBB

Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma joins National Journal Radio for the first time, where h... more

28 Jul 2025

35 MINS

35:35

28 Jul 2025


#307

National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Redistricting, Retirements and Races

Hotline House campaign correspondent James A. Downs talks to Cook Political Report with Am... more

21 Jul 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:46

21 Jul 2025


#306

National Journal Radio Episode 84: Around the World

President Trump's actions in the U.S. continue to resonate around the world, from his tari... more

14 Jul 2025

28 MINS

28:35

14 Jul 2025


#305

National Journal Radio Episode 83: Vote-a-rama Drama

House and Senate GOP leaders walked a careful tightrope in trying to get the 'Big, Beautif... more

07 Jul 2025

32 MINS

32:29

07 Jul 2025


#304

National Journal Radio Episode 82: Emerging Senate Battlefields

The next Senate midterm cycle looks to be varied with Democrats looking at rare pickup opp... more

30 Jun 2025

32 MINS

32:43

30 Jun 2025


#303

National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Seeking Approval

Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook... more

20 Jun 2025

58 MINS

58:30

20 Jun 2025


#302

National Journal Radio Episode 81: Look Who's Talking

Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado brings on new national correspondent Erika Filter to discuss D... more

16 Jun 2025

25 MINS

25:38

16 Jun 2025


#301

National Journal Radio Episode 80: Let's Play Ball

With this year's Congressional Baseball Game taking place at Nationals Park on Wednesday, ... more

09 Jun 2025

32 MINS

32:00

09 Jun 2025