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National Journal Radio Podcast

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. 22 HR. AGO

    National Journal Radio Episode 61: Putting the Debate in Perspective

    After the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump, Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado brings on senior national correspondent Zac Weisz to recap the moments from the debate, how campaigns are pivoting in the aftermath of the debate, and how much Harris needs to win the popular vote to succeed in the Electoral College. Read Zac's article here. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also avail­able on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    35 min

  2. SEP 9

    National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Nearing November

    Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook check in on the presidential election as it looms closer to November, measure the messaging of Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign and former President Trump's campaign ahead of their debate on Tuesday and discuss the lack of House races polling. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also avail­able on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also avail­able on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    59 min

  3. AUG 26

    National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Democrats' DNC Message

    Editor-in-chief Jeff Dufour and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook recap the DNC, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s departure from the presidential race, and the latest in polling. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also avail­able on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    56 min

  4. AUG 21

    National Journal Radio Episode 60: Vibe Shifts at the DNC

    The National Journal Daily and Hotline teams are at the Democratic National Convention this week, bringing you another dispatch from the Windy City. Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado talks to Courtney Rice of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, podcaster and pundit Bill Press, and Jessica Mackler of EMILYs List about the excitement for presidential nominee Kamala Harris and down the ballot. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also avail­able on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Sign up here for National Journal's Convention Daily for in-depth coverage of the DNC this week.

    42 min

  5. AUG 20

    National Journal Radio Episode 59: Dispatch from the Windy City

    The National Journal Daily and Hotline teams are at the Democratic National Convention this week in Chicago, bringing you the first of many dispatches from the Windy City. Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado and National Journal editor-in-chief Jeff Dufour talk about their first impressions of the convention and Senate correspondent Savannah Behrmann talks to Rep. Gabe Amo and former Rep. Christopher Shays about their excitement for the new Democratic presidential ticket. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also avail­able on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Sign up here for National Journal's Convention Daily for in-depth coverage of the DNC this week.

    28 min

  6. AUG 12

    National Journal Radio Episode 58: Inside the Oppo Playbook

    Since President Biden has stepped aside and Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the nomination, Democrats have closed the gap on Republicans in polling, pulling ahead in some surveys. Their recent success is partially due to rising Democratic enthusiasm and their new attack against Republicans that seems to be landing—focusing on “weirdness.” Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado brings on American Bridge 21st Century President Pat Dennis to talk about how the liberal super PAC and opposition research group is driving Democrats' offensive against former President Trump’s campaign. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also avail­able on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    31 min

  7. AUG 5

    National Journal Radio Episode 57: 5 Days in August

    As a young correspondent for Newsweek Magazine, Tom DeFrank was a witness 50 years ago to Nixon’s forced departure from the Oval Office following the Watergate scandal and the sudden ascension of Gerald Ford to the presidency. Today, National Journal's contributing editor Tom DeFrank talks to NJ Daily managing editor Ledyard King about his five-part series laying out each of the five days from Monday Aug. 5 when President Nixon had no intention of leaving to Friday Aug. 9 when he and his family left the White House for the last time as leader of the free world. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also avail­able on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    45 min

  8. JUL 29

    National Journal Radio Episode 56: The Presidential Summer

    From President Biden stepping out of the race and Vice President Kamala Harris replacing him to former President Trump's attempted assassination and his new running mate Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, the presidential race has been buzzing with headlines over the last three weeks. Editor-in-chief Jeff Dufour brings on senior national political correspondent Zac Weisz to break down the questions behind these headlines and more. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also avail­able on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    31 min
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