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National Journal Radio Episode 37: A New Speaker Approaches

Oct 30, 2023

After a three-week search, Republicans elected Rep. Mike Johnson as House speaker. But who is he? And how will he aid the GOP's efforts to maintain its narrow majority? NJ Daily managing editor Ledyard King brings on House reporter Casey Wooten and Hotline House-races reporter James Downs to answer those questions and...

National Journal Radio Episode 35: U.S. Response to Israel And Ukraine

Oct 23, 2023

NJ Daily Managing Editor Ledyard King delves into the conflict between Israel and Hamas, the American government’s response, and the possibility of events in the Middle East affecting American support for Ukraine. He brings on Defense and Foreign Policy reporter Cristina Maza and Senate reporter Savannah Behrmann...

National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Is an Off Year Really an Off Year?

Oct 16, 2023

In this bonus episode adapted from National Journal's webinar "Is an Off Year Really an Off Year?", Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado talks to House-races reporter James A. Downs and gubernatorial correspondent Mary Frances McGowan about the off-year gubernatorial races to watch, the latest in mid-cycle redistricting and...

National Journal Radio Episode 34: Saved by the Bell For Now?

Oct 2, 2023

In this episode, NJ Daily managing editor Ledyard King brings on Senate reporter Savannah Behrmann and House reporter Casey Wooten to break down how Congress avoided a government shutdown last weekend—and to preview what's around the corner for the next 45 days.