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

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Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado checks in on which House races are heating up, which races have cooled down, and which party could have control of the House in November. He brings on House-races reporter James A. Downs to run through the second Hotline House Power Rankings. They discuss the impacts of retirements, redistricting, and nationalized politics on House districts. You can read the Hotline House Power Rankings here. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also avail­able on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

National Journal Radio Episode 50: Moving Up the Ranks

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 House dysfunction surrounding the $95 million aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and East Asian allies. They also discuss the Maryland Senate race, the failed impeachment hearing against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in the Senate, and more news.

National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Dysfunction Discussion

National Journal Daily Managing Editor Ledyard King and health reporter Erin Durkin discuss recent developments in abortion policy, her recent deep-dive into anti-abortion pregnancy resource centers, and more. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also avail­able on  Apple Podcasts and  Spotify.  

National Journal Radio Episode 49: The Future of Abortion Access

Hotline editor Kirk Bado and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook discuss the presidential candidates' paths to 270 electoral votes, the relative importance of each battleground state, and more. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also avail­able on  Apple Podcasts and  Spotify.  

National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: The Path to 270

Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado brings on Senate-races reporter Sydney Kashiwagi and House-races reporter James A. Downs to discuss the impacts of recent redistricting efforts, strategies for swing-state Republican candidates, and more. Episodes of National Journal Radio are also avail­able on  Apple Podcasts and  Spotify.

National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Talking Townhalls

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