Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has shaken up the department, from his anti-vaccine stances to his firing of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez. National Journal Daily Managing Editor Ledyard King brings on congressional-policy reporter Nancy Vu to go in-depth on the backlash toward RFK Jr. from Democrats and Republicans at his recent congressional hearing.
National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Against the Rising Tide
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In this bonus episode, Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook break down primary results from Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Connecticut and discuss what's next for the Democratic Party. Subscribe to Hotline: Sign up for upcoming webinars:
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National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: What Has Congress Delivered? What's Next?
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In this bonus episode, Rep. Greg Murphy joins National Journal senior Washington correspondent Nancy Vu to discuss the healthcare, tax, and trade provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill, the reconciliation process, and the work of the House Ways and Means Committee. Subscribe to Hotline: Sign up for upcoming webinars:
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National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Primary Pulse Check
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Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado talks to House campaigns correspondent Zach Blackburn, Senate campaigns correspondent Nicholas Anastácio, and states and governors correspondent Abby Turner to discuss the big takeaways from the first half of the primary season and look ahead to the remaining races before November. Subscribe to Hotline here:
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National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: The Pine Tree State Puzzle
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In this bonus episode, National Journal editor in chief Jeff Dufour and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook discuss the latest updates with Graham Platner's fall from grace, the lessons learned for candidate recruitment, the latest efforts by the Trump administration to control elections and more. Subscribe to Hotline:
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National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: MAHA Movement Up Close
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In June, National Journal editor-in-chief Jeff Dufour hosted a panel discussion, MAHA Movement Up Close: A discussion with the influencers leading the Movement, where MAHA influencers shared how they've created space in the influencer ecosystem and their relationships with policymakers. They discuss how the MAHA and MAGA movements have been aligned and distant, and what could the movement look like in a post-Trump administration world. Subscribe to The Listening Station here: Watch the video replay here:
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National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: The 2028 Presidential Draft
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Hotline Editor Kirk Bado joins states and governors correspondent Abby Turner, national correspondent Erika Filter, and Senate races correspondent Nicholas Anastácio to discuss their picks in a 2028 presidential draft and the political figures they believe are best positioned for the next White House race. To subscribe to Hotline for more expert analysis:
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National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Redistricting Redux
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In this bonus episode, Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado is joined by Hotline senior political correspondent James A. Downs, Erin Covey of The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, and Jacob Rubashkin of Inside Elections to discuss how the renewed redistricting fights will impact the midterms and beyond. Subscribe to Hotline for more expert analysis:
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National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: The Redistricting Rumble
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In this bonus episode, Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook discuss the latest developments in redistricting for Virginia, the Senate battleground, and President Trump's sway over the Republican party. Subscribe to Hotline here:
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National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: The Age of Alt Media
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In our new monthly webinar series, "Hotline Live," Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado talks to National Journal editor-in-chief Jeff Dufour about campaigning in the age of alternative media, exploring how podcasters, live streamers, and AI-candidates will dominate 2026. To sign up for Hotline Wake Up Call: To learn more about the MAHA Project: To sign up for the Listening Station:
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National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: Riding the Poller-Coaster
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In our new monthly webinar series, "Hotline Live," Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado and Senate correspondent Nicholas Anastácio talk to Natalie Jackson, vice president at CQR and National Journal "Leading Indicators" columnist, about the evolving world of polling and predictions, and how to forecast elections like a pro. To sign up for Hotline Wake Up Call: To learn more about the MAHA Project:
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