Against the Grain

National Journal

National Journal Politics Editor Josh Kraushaar hosts the sharpest minds in Washington for no-BS conversations about what’s really happening inside the Beltway and on the campaign trail.

  • 30 minutes 41 seconds
    National Journal Radio Episode 65: Changes on Capitol Hill

    NJ Daily Managing Editor Ledge King brings on Senate correspondent Savannah Behrmann and senior congressional correspondent Casey Wooten to discuss the upcoming changes to the House and the Senate with new members, controversial confirmation hearings, and more under an incoming Trump administration. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also avail­able on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    18 November 2024, 10:16 pm
  • 52 minutes 45 seconds
    National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: What Happened Tuesday Night?

    Hotline editor Kirk Bado discusses the election results and what's to come with senior national correspondent Zac Weisz, Senate campaign correspondent Nicholas Anastácio, House race correspondent James Downs, and gubernatorial reporter Mary Frances McGowan. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also avail­able on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    7 November 2024, 9:46 pm
  • 1 hour 33 minutes
    National Journal Radio Episode 64: The Mega Election Preview

    In this jam-packed episode, Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado discusses the races and storylines to watch with National Journal's correspondents. Follow our correspondents on National Journal's live blog on Election Day starting at 6 p.m. ET here: https://www.nationaljournal.com/2024election-coverage/ 

    Time stamps for each race:

    Presidential: 0:00-40:05

    Senate: 40:05-1:01:10

    House: 1:01:10-1:27:50

    Governor's races: 1:27:50

    Episodes of National Journal Radio are also avail­able on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

     

    1 November 2024, 3:21 pm
  • 59 minutes 45 seconds
    National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: The Meaning of Mail-ins

    Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour and The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook discuss the early vote returns, the suddenly competitive Nebraska Senate race, and more. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also avail­able on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    28 October 2024, 4:09 pm
  • 30 minutes 28 seconds
    National Journal Radio Episode 63: Senate Storylines

    As the election inches closer, Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado takes a look at the Senate map with Senate-races correspondent Nicholas Anastácio. They break down what races could flip, the defense opportunities for the parties, what's going on in the Nebraska Senate race, and more. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also avail­able on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    21 October 2024, 9:07 pm
  • 58 minutes
    National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Information Overload

    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 check in on the presidential race as it nears its end, break down the deluge of tight national polls, and check in on other competitive races.

    15 October 2024, 8:32 pm
  • 27 minutes 34 seconds
    National Journal Radio Episode 62: What's Left of Biden's Presidency

    Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour brings on White House correspondent George E. Condon Jr. to discuss what remains on President Biden's to-do list before the end of his term, the vice presidential debate and more headlines. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also avail­able on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    7 October 2024, 8:19 pm
  • 57 minutes 47 seconds
    National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Hotline Power Rankings, Reviewed

    Hotline editor Kirk Bado, Senate-races reporter Nicholas Anastácio, and House-races reporter James Downs discuss the recently released rankings of the races most likely to flip. Find the Senate Power Rankings here and the House Power Rankings here. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also avail­able on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    30 September 2024, 7:19 pm
  • 1 hour 14 seconds
    National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Entering the Homestretch

    In this bonus episode adapted from National Journal’s webinar series “Cook Catch Up,” Editor-in-chief Jeff Dufour and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook discuss the pathways both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump will need to succeed through the electoral map, the latest controversy surrounding North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and whether it could affect Trump's campaign, and the role of the economy in voters' minds this election. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also avail­able on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Watch Charlie Cook's C-SPAN discussion here.

    23 September 2024, 8:23 pm
  • 35 minutes 14 seconds
    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.

    16 September 2024, 8:13 pm
  • 58 minutes 56 seconds
    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.

    9 September 2024, 5:05 am
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