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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On the latest episode of the podcast, Hotline Editor in Chief Leah Askarinam is joined by Associate Editor Alex Clearfield, state politics reporter Mary Frances McGowan and House races reporter Kirk Bado to check in with the Virginia governors race and some important House races in Florida and Ohio as Election Day looms near.
In a special edition of the podcast, Senate reporter Zach Cohen and health care correspondent Erin Durkin join managing editor Mackenzie Weinger during a recently recorded National Journal members' webinar to chat about Democrats' big spending bill—what’s in the proposal, what’s on the chopping block, and where Democrats go from here. They also tackle the negotiations over the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the larger outlook for Capitol Hill for the rest of this year.
On the latest edition of the podcast, editor Jeff Dufour and White House correspondent George Condon focus on all things presidential—from Donald Trump's recent rally in Iowa to the subpoenas the Jan. 6 committee has served to his former advisors to how President Biden can find a path back to the light and stabilize his presidency.
As Democrats bicker over the intricacies of passing legislation to advance President Biden's agenda, we zoom out to identify what's actually causing intraparty rifts and where Democrats might eventually find common ground. Hotline editor in chief Leah Askarinam talks with National Journal congressional correspondents Zach C. Cohen and Casey Wooten about the key figures who are dividing the party, President Biden's efforts to restore order, and the political implications of the current policy debate.
Congressional Democrats hope to sign off on as much as $4.7 trillion in new domestic-agenda items this week. But first, they have to agree on what policies to include. National Journal Senate correspondent Zach C. Cohen talks to National Journal policy reporters Casey Wooten and Brian Dabbs about the tax and energy provisions Democrats need to agree to in order to pass their reconciliation package.
Hotline editor in chief Leah Askarinam brings in Hotline states correspondent Mary Frances McGowan and National Journal's Josh Kraushaar to discuss the role of pandemic politics in 2021's gubernatorial races. The team also discusses polling in both California and Virginia's governors' races, along with how President Biden's current slump could play a role as Virginia begins early voting.
On the latest episode of the podcast, managing editor Mackenzie Weinger is joined by House correspondent Casey Wooten and energy and environment reporter Brian Dabbs to discuss what’s on the legislative agenda this month.
On our post-Labor Day podcast, editor Jeff Dufour chats with White House correspondent George Condon and national security correspondent Cristina Maza about whether the U.S. can ever have normal diplomatic relations with the Taliban and what the "Biden Doctrine" is shaping up to be. The team also discusses Biden's recent political struggles ... and whether the Texas abortion law can possibly come to the rescue of him and the Democrats.
On the latest edition of the podcast, Editor Jeff Dufour chats with White House correspondent George Condon, Senate correspondent Zach Cohen, and House correspondent Casey Wooten about Biden's speech on Afghanistan, the congressional response, and comparisons to foreign policy crises of the past.
On the latest episode of the podcast, Hotline editor in chief Leah Askarinam brings on state politics correspondent Mary Frances McGowan and National Journal Associate Editor Alex Clearfield discuss Andrew Cuomo's resignation as governor. Then, the team discusses 2021 gubernatorial races, including the California recall election.
On the latest episode of the podcast, managing editor Mackenzie Weinger is joined by House correspondent Casey Wooten to discuss where Congress stands on infrastructure. Then, health care correspondent Erin Durkin breaks down all the issues surrounding vaccine mandates.
In Texas, President Trump is betting his reputation as the party's kingmaker on the results of Tuesday's special election. Across the country, Republicans are more vocally encouraging their constituents to get vaccinated, though the team analyzes why neither political party seems eager to make the pandemic a centerpiece of their messaging. Hotline editor Leah Askarinam and correspondents Kirk Bado, Erin Covey, and Mini Racker discuss on the latest episode of the podcast.
House and Senate candidates raked in millions of dollars in the last three months. On the latest edition of the podcast, guest host Zach C. Cohen talks with Hotline Senate races reporter Matt Holt and Hotline House races reporter Kirk A. Bado about what those totals mean for control of Congress in less than two years.
The Senate returned this week, with the House soon to follow. On the latest edition of the podcast, Editor in Chief Jeff Dufour talks to Senate correspondent Zach C. Cohen and House correspondent Casey J. Wooten about the latest developments on infrastructure negotiations, including pay-fors like a minimum corporate tax. Then they get into the looming battle over the debt celling, and whether Majority Leader Chuck Schumer can find any more votes in favor of a voting-rights package.
Republicans have history on their side as they attempt to retake the Senate majority, with Democratic Senators in a handful of states President Biden narrowly won up for reelection. In Arizona and Georgia, however, President Trump seems to be complicating what should be Republicans' top pickup opportunities. Hotline correspondents Madelaine Pisani and Matt Holt walk through the dynamics in these key battleground states, along with North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and a detour through Alaska.
After a potentially devastating verbal slip last week, President Biden and his aides seemingly have put the compromise infrastructure package back on track. But will Mitch McConnell get on board? How about congressional progressives? Editor in chief Jeff Dufour, White House correspondent George Condon, and columnist Josh Kraushaar discuss on the latest episode of the podcast.
On the latest episode of the podcast, managing editor Mackenzie Weinger is joined by House correspondent Casey Wooten and energy & environment reporter Brian Dabbs to talk all things infrastructure, from pay-fors to progressives.
Hotline editor in chief Leah Askarinam asks Senate correspondents Zach C. Cohen and Madelaine Pisani to evaluate whether bipartisanship still exists in the Senate and how that could change in 2022.
On this episode of the podcast, Editor Jeff Dufour talks to White House Correspondent George E. Condon Jr. about whether the infrastructure negotiations are finally revealing the dealmaking Joe Biden that he promised on the campaign trail, as well as President Trump's first foray back into the in-person events. Then, national political correspondent Mini Racker joins to discuss the Asian American vote, and trends in AAPI politics.
On the latest episode of the podcast, tech policy reporter Brendan Bordelon joins managing editor Mackenzie Weinger to break down everything that happened, and didn’t, with the Senate’s massive R&D package meant to counter China. Then, health care correspondent Erin Durkin joins to discuss the legal uncertainties surrounding mandating COVID-19 vaccines in schools, as well as the future of lobbying on the Hill for patient advocates.