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.