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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.

  1. 1D AGO

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

    House and Senate GOP leaders walked a careful tightrope in trying to get the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ approved. NJ Daily managing editor Ledyard King brings on senior congressional correspondent Casey Wooten, Senate correspondent Savannah Behrmann and congressional policy reporter Nancy Vu to break down the drama and recap behind the scenes of the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' on the Hill.

    32 min

  2. JUN 30

    National Journal Radio Episode 82: Emerging Senate Battlefields

    The next Senate midterm cycle looks to be varied with Democrats looking at rare pickup opportunities, messy primaries and swing state retirements. Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado brings on Senate races reporter Nicholas Anastácio to give the current scope and dynamics of the Senate battlefield.

    33 min

  3. JUN 20

    National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Seeking Approval

    Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook discuss President Trump's polling numbers after a busy news week with threats of war with Iran, infighting in the West Wing, and Dems in disarray. Plus, a guest appearance from Hotline House races reporter James A. Downs.

    59 min

  4. JUN 16

    National Journal Radio Episode 81: Look Who’s Talking

    Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado brings on new national correspondent Erika Filter to discuss Democrats' struggles with messaging in the Trump 2.0 era, the White House’s new communication strategy, and more.

    26 min

  5. JUN 9

    National Journal Radio Episode 80: Let's Play Ball

    With this year's Congressional Baseball Game taking place at Nationals Park on Wednesday, Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado brings on the leading expert on the history of the game, Nathaniel Rakich of Baseballot. They discuss Democrats' losing streak, the players to watch, and how torpedo bats could impact the game. Follow Nathaniel's baseball and political insights on X, Bluesky, and on Baseballot.

    32 min

  6. JUN 2

    National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Trump's Cuts to Government Contracts

    Editor-in-chief Jeff Dufour speaks with Robert Shea and Adam Hughes, cofounders of GovNavigators, about the differences between civillian and military contracts, the implications of Trump's cuts to the federal government on the private sector, and more. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also avail­able on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    54 min

  7. MAY 19

    National Journal Radio Episode 79: A Step Closer for Budget Reconciliation

    The House Budget Committee Sunday night voted to move the "big, beautiful bill" forward after the bill failed in a committee vote on Friday. NJ Daily Editor Ledyard King brings on senior congressional correspondent Casey Wooten and Senate correspondent Savannah Behrmann to discuss the potentials pathways for the bill and what tax cuts could be affected in negotiations.

    29 min

  8. MAY 12

    National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Handicapping the Midterms

    Hotline editor Kirk Bado and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook handicap the midterm elections and discuss the political dynamics of incumbents facing younger primary challengers.

    57 min
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