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The Hotline team discusses the upcoming primaries on Tuesday and the big takeaways from May's races during the Hotline Power Hour webinar.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.