Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado sits down with the authors of the Almanac of American Politics, Louis Jacobson and Richard E. Cohen, ahead of the August release of the 2024 edition of the Almanac. Listen as they discuss the process for creating the 2024 edition, what's new in this edition, and what could change in future editions.

Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado sits down with the authors of the Almanac of American Politics, Louis Jacobson and Richard E. Cohen, ahead of the August release of the 2024 edition of the Almanac. Listen as they discuss the process for creating the 2024 edition, what's new in this edition, and what could change in future editions.

National Journal Radio Episode 30: Inside the Almanac

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 discuss another Trump indictment, debate stage gimmicks, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hitting the reset button on his campaign, and more topics of the week.

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 discuss another Trump indictment, debate stage gimmicks, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hitting the reset button on his campaign, and more topics of the week.

National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Hit DeReset Button

South Carolina has taken center stage in this year’s presidential Democratic nominating process and two South Carolina officials are running for president on the Republican side. Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado decodes South Carolina's emergence in national politics with Charleston Post and Courier's senior politics reporter Caitlin Byrd. They talk the future of South Carolina politics, how the Tim Scott and Nikki Haley presidential campaigns are faring, and the varying politics across South Carolinian communities.

South Carolina has taken center stage in this year’s presidential Democratic nominating process and two South Carolina officials are running for president on the Republican side. Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado decodes South Carolina's emergence in national politics with Charleston Post and Courier's senior politics reporter Caitlin Byrd. They talk the future of South Carolina politics, how the Tim Scott and Nikki Haley presidential campaigns are faring, and the varying politics across South Carolinian communities.

National Journal Radio Episode 29: In the Palmetto State

In this bonus episode adapted from National Journal's webinar series "Cook Catch Up," Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour talks to Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder and National Journal columnist Charlie Cook discuss "Bidenomics" and why voters aren't convinced by it, whether Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other Democratic presidential candidates could shake up the primary, and which Republican presidential candidates could be on the debate stage.

In this bonus episode adapted from National Journal's webinar series "Cook Catch Up," Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour talks to Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder and National Journal columnist Charlie Cook discuss "Bidenomics" and why voters aren't convinced by it, whether Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other Democratic presidential candidates could shake up the primary, and which Republican presidential candidates could be on the debate stage.

National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Bidenomics

In this bonus episode adapted from National Journal's webinar series “Hotline Power Hour,” Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado is joined by Hotline Associate Editor Hannah Thacker, NJ Daily Managing Editor Ledge King, and House races correspondent James A. Downs. Listen as they discuss the latest political intrigue on Capitol Hill, the recent Supreme Court ruling affecting redistricting, and more topics.

In this bonus episode adapted from National Journal's webinar series “Hotline Power Hour,” Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado is joined by Hotline Associate Editor Hannah Thacker, NJ Daily Managing Editor Ledge King, and House races correspondent James A. Downs. Listen as they discuss the latest political intrigue on Capitol Hill, the recent Supreme Court ruling affecting redistricting, and more topics.

National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Hotline's Back!

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 discuss how former President Trump's rivals are reacting to the latest indictment news, the potential redistricting fallout of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Voting Rights Act, and more topics.

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 discuss how former President Trump's rivals are reacting to the latest indictment news, the potential redistricting fallout of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Voting Rights Act, and more topics.

National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Another One

With the debt ceiling bill passed, National Journal Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour brings on White House correspondent George E. Condon Jr. to discuss how President Biden could move forward from the budget negotiations onto the 2024 campaign trail. They also discuss how former President Trump plans to run his campaign despite his legal challenges.

With the debt ceiling bill passed, National Journal Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour brings on White House correspondent George E. Condon Jr. to discuss how President Biden could move forward from the budget negotiations onto the 2024 campaign trail. They also discuss how former President Trump plans to run his campaign despite his legal challenges.

National Journal Radio Episode 28: The Campaign Ahead for Biden

Foreign policy and defense reporter Cristina Maza returns  from her trip to Estonia, where she attended a security conference centered on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. She joins the podcast with National Journal Daily Managing Editor Ledge King to break down her takeaways from the conference, the differences between the Estonian and American position on Ukraine, and her travel recommendations for Tallinn.

Foreign policy and defense reporter Cristina Maza returns  from her trip to Estonia, where she attended a security conference centered on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. She joins the podcast with National Journal Daily Managing Editor Ledge King to break down her takeaways from the conference, the differences between the Estonian and American position on Ukraine, and her travel recommendations for Tallinn.

National Journal Radio Episode 27: Entering Estonia!

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 talk what helped or hurt former President Trump at the CNN townhall, what's the media's best practices for covering the former president now among other headlines of the week.

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 talk what helped or hurt former President Trump at the CNN townhall, what's the media's best practices for covering the former president now among other headlines of the week.

National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Talking Townhalls

While the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby already passed, there's an upcoming showdown in Kentucky politics and Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado brings on gubernatorial races reporter Mary Frances McGowan to talk the horse race in the Republican primary for the Kentucky gubernatorial race. With a week way from the primary, they discuss the campaigns of former U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft and state Attorney General Daniel Cameron and whether they could pose as formidable opponents to Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear.

While the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby already passed, there's an upcoming showdown in Kentucky politics and Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado brings on gubernatorial races reporter Mary Frances McGowan to talk the horse race in the Republican primary for the Kentucky gubernatorial race. With a week way from the primary, they discuss the campaigns of former U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft and state Attorney General Daniel Cameron and whether they could pose as formidable opponents to Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear.

National Journal Radio Episode 26: The Kentucky Derby

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Great Podcast!

Brian had some interesting insights, in particular on Trump v Biden in PA. 

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CNN political analyst Matt Lewis joins this week’s show to discuss the GOP impeachment playbook, the evolution of the Republican Party since President Trump took office, and the future direction of the conservative movement.

CNN political analyst Matt Lewis joins this week’s show to discuss the GOP impeachment playbook, the evolution of the Republican Party since President Trump took office, and the future direction of the conservative movement.

Episode 51: Not Your Father's Republican Party

Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson interprets the numbers as they pertain to Trump's approval and reelection chances, the Green New Deal, and how an independent candidate would fare in 2020.

Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson interprets the numbers as they pertain to Trump's approval and reelection chances, the Green New Deal, and how an independent candidate would fare in 2020.

Episode 21: All About the Base

Henry Olsen, a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and a Washington Post columnist, compares the U.K.'s elections with those of the U.S. and discusses the potential fallout from impeachment. He also parses the parties' strategies around race, gender, and class, and names the people who may be best positioned to take up the GOP mantle post-Trump.  

Henry Olsen, a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and a Washington Post columnist, compares the U.K.'s elections with those of the U.S. and discusses the potential fallout from impeachment. He also parses the parties' strategies around race, gender, and class, and names the people who may be best positioned to take up the GOP mantle post-Trump.

Episode 57: Keys to the Kingdom

Matt Gorman, an alum of Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney's campaigns and the NRCC, swings by to discuss why their anti-Nancy Pelosi strategy didn't work to keep the House, the Forgetting Sarah Marshall character that Beto O'Rourke reminds him of, and the Democrat he's most interested in for 2020.

Matt Gorman, an alum of Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney's campaigns and the NRCC, swings by to discuss why their anti-Nancy Pelosi strategy didn't work to keep the House, the Forgetting Sarah Marshall character that Beto O'Rourke reminds him of, and the Democrat he's most interested in for 2020.

Episode 25: Betting on Beto

 Former Republican congressman Tom Davis breaks down the potential impact of the impeachment trial on the Democratic presidential primary, Bloomberg's opportunity, and why people shouldn't underestimate Bernie Sanders. Plus, he comments on where there may be surprises on the Senate map.

Former Republican congressman Tom Davis breaks down the potential impact of the impeachment trial on the Democratic presidential primary, Bloomberg's opportunity, and why people shouldn't underestimate Bernie Sanders. Plus, he comments on where there may be surprises on the Senate map.

Episode 58: Blank Checks and Balances 

Charlie Sykes, the editor-in-chief of the newly-launched conservative anti-Trump publication The Bulwark, joins Politics Editor Josh Kraushaar to discuss why he and Paul Ryan are "seeing other people," Joe Biden's chances in 2020, and why some people say he's declaring a "fatwa."

Charlie Sykes, the editor-in-chief of the newly-launched conservative anti-Trump publication The Bulwark, joins Politics Editor Josh Kraushaar to discuss why he and Paul Ryan are "seeing other people," Joe Biden's chances in 2020, and why some people say he's declaring a "fatwa."

Episode 23: Checkpoint Charlie

Wes Anderson, the founding partner and pollster at OnMessage Inc., identifies President Trump's toughest Democratic challenger in 2020 (hint: it's not Joe Biden), talks about the evolution of campaign polling and offers a pessimistic note on the GOP's chances to win back the House.

Wes Anderson, the founding partner and pollster at OnMessage Inc., identifies President Trump's toughest Democratic challenger in 2020 (hint: it's not Joe Biden), talks about the evolution of campaign polling and offers a pessimistic note on the GOP's chances to win back the House.

Episode 31: What Voters Really Want

House Editor of the Cook Political reporter Dave Wasserman joins the show to discuss the fallout from Tuesday's consequential governor races in Mississippi and Kentucky, Democrats controlling all three branches of government in Virginia and how it all fits into the 2020 race.

House Editor of the Cook Political reporter Dave Wasserman joins the show to discuss the fallout from Tuesday's consequential governor races in Mississippi and Kentucky, Democrats controlling all three branches of government in Virginia and how it all fits into the 2020 race.

Episode 53: Bluegrass Blues

Republican pollster Whit Ayres explains why he’s pessimistic that President Trump can win again, talks about the opportunity for Republicans to solidify support in Florida and explains why Lindsey Graham (his longtime client) has become a Trump loyalist. 

Republican pollster Whit Ayres explains why he’s pessimistic that President Trump can win again, talks about the opportunity for Republicans to solidify support in Florida and explains why Lindsey Graham (his longtime client) has become a Trump loyalist.

Episode 30: On Ayres

Sarah Isgur, who served as spokeswoman for the Department of Justice under Jeff Sessions, joins the show this week to talk about impeachment, the IG report criticizing the FBI's handling of the Russia investigation, the 2020 presidential campaign and Sessions's campaign prospects in Alabama.

Sarah Isgur, who served as spokeswoman for the Department of Justice under Jeff Sessions, joins the show this week to talk about impeachment, the IG report criticizing the FBI's handling of the Russia investigation, the 2020 presidential campaign and Sessions's campaign prospects in Alabama.

Episode 56: Every Happy Campaign

Bestselling author Tim Alberta, out with the new book American Carnage: On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Trump, joins the podcast to talk about the evolution of the Republican party in the last decade. Alberta talks about the importance of culture in the party's disruption, and the continuing relevance of immigration to modern GOP politics. We also discuss the Game of Thrones-like scenario that awaits Republicans if Trump loses reelection.

Bestselling author Tim Alberta, out with the new book American Carnage: On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Trump, joins the podcast to talk about the evolution of the Republican party in the last decade. Alberta talks about the importance of culture in the party's disruption, and the continuing relevance of immigration to modern GOP politics. We also discuss the Game of Thrones-like scenario that awaits Republicans if Trump loses reelection.

Episode 42: Republicans Beyond the Wall

Matt Mowers is only 29, but the top Trump adviser has a long record of experience in rough-and-tumble politics. The former top aide to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie talks about why he decided to join the Trump campaign, his behind-the-scenes work with Secretaries of State Rex Tillerson and Mike Pompeo, and his assessment of the president's re-election chances. Matt also talks about his testimony for the prosecution in the infamous Bridgegate trial, and his thoughts on former colleagues who were sentenced to jail for their role in the scandal.

Matt Mowers is only 29, but the top Trump adviser has a long record of experience in rough-and-tumble politics. The former top aide to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie talks about why he decided to join the Trump campaign, his behind-the-scenes work with Secretaries of State Rex Tillerson and Mike Pompeo, and his assessment of the president's re-election chances. Matt also talks about his testimony for the prosecution in the infamous Bridgegate trial, and his thoughts on former colleagues who were sentenced to jail for their role in the scandal.

Episode 34: The Apprentice 

Matt Lewis, conservative columnist for The Daily Beast and CNN political commentator, explains why there's no presidential candidate he can support in 2020, reminisces on his work for Tucker Carlson and expresses his disenchantment with Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse.

Matt Lewis, conservative columnist for The Daily Beast and CNN political commentator, explains why there's no presidential candidate he can support in 2020, reminisces on his work for Tucker Carlson and expresses his disenchantment with Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse.

Episode 29: First, Principles

Abby Livingston, the Washington bureau chief at the Texas Tribune, joins the show to talk about the big week in Texas political news. As one of the most connected reporter covering the Lone Star State, Abby provides insight into the wave of Texan GOP members of Congress retiring and contextualizes the recent tragedy in El Paso.

Abby Livingston, the Washington bureau chief at the Texas Tribune, joins the show to talk about the big week in Texas political news. As one of the most connected reporter covering the Lone Star State, Abby provides insight into the wave of Texan GOP members of Congress retiring and contextualizes the recent tragedy in El Paso.

Episode 44: Texas Fold 'Em

Noam Lee, the executive director of the Democratic Governors Association, breaks down the results of the governors races in Kentucky and Mississippi, looks at the upcoming election in Louisiana, shares the 2020 races he's most focused on, and addresses some candidates who may be controversial.

Noam Lee, the executive director of the Democratic Governors Association, breaks down the results of the governors races in Kentucky and Mississippi, looks at the upcoming election in Louisiana, shares the 2020 races he's most focused on, and addresses some candidates who may be controversial.

Episode 54: Blue's Clues

David de la Fuente, the senior political analyst in the Social Policy and Politics program at Third Way, is on to analyze the shifting presidential field, evaluate the impact of impeachment, and discuss the voters that often go overlooked in Washington. Plus, he breaks down the most important states for Democrats in 2020. 

David de la Fuente, the senior political analyst in the Social Policy and Politics program at Third Way, is on to analyze the shifting presidential field, evaluate the impact of impeachment, and discuss the voters that often go overlooked in Washington. Plus, he breaks down the most important states for Democrats in 2020.

Episode 55: Changes in Attitude, Changes in Latitude

Steven Law, CEO of the Senate Leadership Fund and three other Republican super PACs, breaks down the competitive Senate races, assesses the president's role in 2020 congressional campaigns and offers his blunt take on the strongest Democrat Trump could face.  

Steven Law, CEO of the Senate Leadership Fund and three other Republican super PACs, breaks down the competitive Senate races, assesses the president's role in 2020 congressional campaigns and offers his blunt take on the strongest Democrat Trump could face.

Episode 38: Leading the PAC 

Democratic pollster Mark Mellman addresses Rep. Ilhan Omar's (D-MN 05) anti-semitic remarks, Joe Biden's chances in 2020, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's possible future as a party leader.

Democratic pollster Mark Mellman addresses Rep. Ilhan Omar's (D-MN 05) anti-semitic remarks, Joe Biden's chances in 2020, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's possible future as a party leader.

Episode 22: On the Mark

Sabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik joins the podcast to preview the South Carolina primary and Super Tuesday, breaking down the delegate math that will determine who gets the Democratic nomination.

Sabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik joins the podcast to preview the South Carolina primary and Super Tuesday, breaking down the delegate math that will determine who gets the Democratic nomination.

Episode 64: Delegate Dash

While the country still waits for full results from the Iowa caucus, staff writer for The Hill Al Weaver breaks down where the top Democratic candidates stand following this week's debacle. He also talks about President Trumps acquittal in the impeachment trial and Mitt Romney’s defection from the party line.

While the country still waits for full results from the Iowa caucus, staff writer for The Hill Al Weaver breaks down where the top Democratic candidates stand following this week's debacle. He also talks about President Trumps acquittal in the impeachment trial and Mitt Romney’s defection from the party line.

Episode 61: Tangled Webs

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