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Introducing a new podcast from National Journal 07/08/2022

Introducing a new podcast from National Journal Editor in Chief Jeff Dufour brings you an update on a new podcast coming from National Journal. Follow National Journal on Twitter for more podcast news! /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/23676170

Episode 268: Big Takeaways 06/13/2022

Episode 268: Big Takeaways The Hotline team discusses the upcoming primaries on Tuesday and the big takeaways from May's races during the Hotline Power Hour webinar. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/23418062

Episode 267: Weapons at Home, Weapons Abroad 06/06/2022

Episode 267: Weapons at Home, Weapons Abroad Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour talks to Senate correspondent Savannah Behrmann on the path gun control is taking in both chambers of Congress and new developments on other legislation in the Senate. Then, Foreign Policy correspondent Cristina Maza gives updates on Ukraine and why Turkey is objecting to Finland and Sweden joining NATO. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/23346695

Episode 266: What Happens After Uvalde? 05/31/2022

Episode 266: What Happens After Uvalde? Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour talks to Congressional reporter Casey Wooten on what Congress' response has been to the tragic mass shootings in Buffalo, NY and Uvalde, TX. Then, White House correspondent George E. Condon Jr. talks about what action Biden can take on gun violence. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/23285633

Episode 265: Waxing and Waning 05/25/2022

Episode 265: Waxing and Waning Hotline Managing Editor Kirk A. Bado talks about former President Trump's waxing and waning power over the GOP in certain races with National correspondent Zac Weisz and States races correspondent Mary Frances McGowan. Then House races correspondent Erin Covey and Senate races correspondent Matt Holt talk about what President Biden's record is when it comes to competitive races. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/23218823

Episode 264: At the Previews 05/17/2022

Episode 264: At the Previews Hotline Managing Editor Kirk A. Bado brings on Senate races reporter Matt Holt, House races reporter Erin Covey and States races Mary Frances McGowan to discuss what primaries are worth keeping track of and which candidates are creating the most buzz. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/23132435

Episode 263: Crises at Every Corner 05/09/2022

Episode 263: Crises at Every Corner Managing Editor Mackenzie Weinger delves into a variety of crises lawmakers have on their plate after returning from recess. Congressional reporter Casey Wooten breaks down on how the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that could overturn Roe v. Wade has rocked Congress from House races to responses by House Republicans. Then Technology correspondent Philip Athey joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming conference on the USICA bill. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/23056793

Episode 262: Dinner and A Leaked Draft 05/04/2022

Episode 262: Dinner and A Leaked Draft Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour talks to White House correspondent George E. Condon Jr. about the White House Correspondents Association dinner last weekend after it had been cancelled for two years due to the pandemic. Then, they discuss the leaked draft opinion by Justice Alito that would overturn Roe v. Wade and the political impact this could have on the midterm elections. Foreign policy and defense correspondent Cristina Maza joins the podcast to break down the latest in aid funding for Ukraine. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/22998332

Episode 261: Battles and Brawls 04/25/2022

Episode 261: Battles and Brawls Hotline Managing Editor Kirk A. Bado checks in with Senate races reporter Matt Holt on Democrats' chances of holding onto the Senate among other latest developments in Senate races across the country. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/22906580

Episode 260: The Next Move 04/18/2022

Episode 260: The Next Move Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour talks to White House correspondent George Condon Jr. about all things West Wing from President Biden wanting to go to Ukraine to reports that White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy may step down. Plus, could Trump's track record of endorsements mean his political influence is fading? /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/22831781

Episode 259: Shake It Up 04/11/2022

Episode 259: Shake It Up Hotline Managing Editor Kirk A. Bado dissects the historic confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court and its partisan moments with Senate correspondent Savannah Behrmann. Then Governor races and state politics reporter Mary Frances McGowan and National correspondent Zac Weisz break down their recent article on the DNC proposing to change the presidential primary calendar with new criteria. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/22762274

Episode 258: Before the Week Ends 04/04/2022

Episode 258: Before the Week Ends Managing Editor Mackenzie Weinger breaks down the agenda for the Senate this week before Senators leave Washington before recess starts. She's joined by Senate correspondent Savannah Behrmann who talks about the next steps on the confirmation process of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Then Healthcare correspondent Erin Durkin breaks down the latest in the fight for COVID-19 funding and more. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/22679918

Episode 257: Retreat, Then Advance 03/28/2022

Episode 257: Retreat, Then Advance Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour catches up with House correspondent Casey Wooten on what went down at the House Republicans retreat last week in Florida and what the midterm messaging could look like on the campaign trail. Then Energy correspondent Brian Dabbs joins the podcast to discuss new updates to the Defense Production Act and what energy-related strategies are on the table to tackle high gas prices. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/22600589

Episode 256: The Gaffe-O-Meter 03/22/2022

Episode 256: The Gaffe-O-Meter Hotline Managing Editor Kirk A. Bado checks in with Senate races correspondent Matt Holt and House races correspondent Erin Covey on the latest news in the Senate battleground and redistricting. Then the Hotline team shares their top 5 gaffes on this campaign cycle. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/22522853

Episode 255: What Does It Take? 03/14/2022

Episode 255: What Does It Take? National Journal Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour brings on White House correspondent George E. Condon Jr. to discuss whether Biden is poised to make a bounce back after his numbers slightly improve over his handling of the Ukraine-Russia war. Then Senate correspondent Savannah Behrmann breaks down the Democratic infighting over the COVID funding and leadership clashes among Senate Republicans. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/22448201

Episode 254: What Ukraine Needs 03/07/2022

Episode 254: What Ukraine Needs Managing editor Mackenzie Weinger talks to Healthcare correspondent Erin Durkin about the healthcare and medicine needs the Ukranian government is asking for as the current war with Russia worsens. Then Erin talks about the COVID 19 funding policy issues between Democrats and Republicans on the hill as the deadline for government funding nears. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/22370957

Episode 253: From Ukraine to Texas 03/01/2022

Episode 253: From Ukraine to Texas Hotline Managing Editor Kirk A. Bado breaks down the latest updates on Ukraine with Foreign Policy reporter Cristina Maza. Then House races reporter Erin Covey and State and Governor races reporter Mary Frances McGowan share their preview on the Texas primary and what races to watch as it kicks off on Wednesday. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/22290971

Episode 252: Rubicons and Red Lines 02/22/2022

Episode 252: Rubicons and Red Lines Fresh off the heels of President Biden's remarks on U.S. action in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour breaks down his remarks and Putin's actions with White House correspondent George E. Condon Jr. and Foreign Policy and Defense correspondent Cristina Maza. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/22223561

Episode 251: Falling Out of Love 02/14/2022

Episode 251: Falling Out of Love Hotline Managing Editor Kirk A. Bado discusses Trump's waning influence in the primaries with States races reporter Mary Frances McGowan and what potential 2024 presidential Republican candidates are on the rise with National correspondent Zac Weisz. Then Senate races reporter Matt Holt dissects his Senate Power Rankings and how the decisions by Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu to not run for the Senate influenced the Senate Power Rankings. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/22132520

Episode 250: Threat of Invasion 02/07/2022

Episode 250: Threat of Invasion On this episode, Managing Editor Mackenzie Weinger and Foreign Policy reporter Cristina Maza break down the big headlines in international politics starting with the possibility of Russia invading Ukraine. Then they discuss American lawmakers' actions and human rights concerns with the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and what the latest update is on the Iran Nuclear Deal. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/22056377

Episode 249: Hope for Headway 02/01/2022

Episode 249: Hope for Headway Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour and White House correspondent George E. Condon Jr. analyze whether finding a replacement for Justice Stephen Breyer can revive enthusiasm among Biden's base and if this could be a smooth Senate confirmation. Then Energy reporter Brian Dabbs joins the podcast to discuss the attempts to bring back new versions of Build Back Better legislation in the Senate and how climate hawks are reacting to it. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/21972632

Episode 248: Sink or Swim 01/24/2022

Episode 248: Sink or Swim Hotline Managing Editor Kirk A. Bado discusses whether President Biden's statement to hit the trail for Democrats in the midterms is enough to right the ship. States Races correspondent Mary Frances McGowan, Senate Races correspondent Matt Holt and House Races correspondent Erin Covey join the podcast to discuss how this may affect the current dynamic in the midterms battleground. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/21881444

Episode 247: Down in the Trenches 01/18/2022

Episode 247: Down in the Trenches Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour is joined by White House correspondent George E. Condon Jr. on President Biden's end to his first year in office and Biden's chances on passing voting rights legislation. Then, Senate races correspondent Matt Holt breaks down the latest in the Senate battleground, including Senators John Thune and Ron Johnson deciding to run for reelection. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/21817481

Episode 246: Closing Deadlines and Ticking Clocks 01/10/2022

Episode 246: Closing Deadlines and Ticking Clocks On this episode, Managing Editor Mackenzie Weinger talks with Energy and Environment reporter Brian Dabbs on the looming deadline for voting rights legislation and Senate Democrats' attempt to meet the deadline and get Republicans on board with filibuster reform. Then Foreign Policy and Defense correspondent Cristina Maza joins the podcast to discuss the future of Senator Ted Cruz's bill on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline on Capitol Hill and to break down the widespread and deadly protests in Kazakhstan. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/21734255

Quorum Call Episode 245: So Long 2021 12/17/2021

Quorum Call Episode 245: So Long 2021 Editor in Chief Jeff Dufour recaps the year with House correspondent Casey Wooten on how January 6th shaped this Congress and how Democrats feel about their expectations this year. Then, Hotliners Matt Holt, Kirk A. Bado and Mary Frances McGowan look back at their favorite stories of the year, what's the bellwether race to pay attention to, and what they're looking forward to next year. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/21526049

Episode 244: Mental Health in Indian Country 12/13/2021

Episode 244: Mental Health in Indian Country On the latest episode of the podcast, Managing Editor Mackenzie Weinger is joined by health care correspondent Erin Durkin to recap her year-long reporting fellowship on how tribal governments and health organizations are grappling with the mental-health toll the pandemic has placed on American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Erin talks about her conversations with advocates, tribes in Oklahoma and lawmakers on Capitol Hill. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/21473135

Episode 243: Momentum or Inertia? 12/06/2021

Episode 243: Momentum or Inertia? On this episode, Editor in chief Jeff Dufour is joined by Senate correspondent Zach Cohen on the Senate's long list of priorities after the resolution to keep the government funded until February was passed last week. Then, White House correspondent George E. Condon Jr. joins the podcast to discuss how the Omicron variant could impact President Biden's favorability, the president's upcoming talk with President Vladimir Putin and how the legal fight over abortion could shape Republicans nationally. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/21397217

Episode 242: Final Byrd Bath Before Flying South 11/15/2021

Episode 242: Final Byrd Bath Before Flying South On the latest episode, Managing Editor Mackenzie Weinger is joined by House correspondent Casey Wooten and Senate reporter Zach Cohen to discuss the Build Back Better Act, the annual defense policy bill, the appropriations process, and more. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/21171869

Episode 241: Midterm Majority Makers 11/10/2021

Episode 241: Midterm Majority Makers The Hotline discusses key takeaways from its Midterm Majority Makers series to mark one year out from Election Day. Plus, the team discusses New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu's decision not to run for Senate, and potential obstacles to Republicans' plans to run a Glenn Youngkin-inspired strategy across the map. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/21124970

Episode 240: Home and Away 11/01/2021

Episode 240: Home and Away On the latest episode of the podcast, editor in chief Jeff Dufour talks to Senate correspondent Zach C. Cohen about the final push to enact President Biden's spending priorities, now that the Democratic Party's disparate factions all seem to be on board. Then, White House correspondent George E. Condon Jr. breaks down Biden's trip to Europe for meetings with the pope, the G-20, and the COP-26 climate summit. /episode/index/show/njquorumcall/id/21013586

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