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In this jam-packed episode, Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado taps into the expert correspondents of National Journal to breakdown what competitive races to watch at the House, Senate and gubernatorial level on Election Day. You can also follow our correspondents on National Journal's live blog on Election Day starting Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET here: https://www.nationaljournal.com/2022election-coverage/

Back from traveling to Poland to report on Ukrainian refugees settling into a new life, foreign policy and defense correspondent Cristina Maza joins the podcast to share her findings in her story series "The Ukrainian Exodus" with Managing Editor Mackenzie Weinger. 

In this bonus episode, Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour is joined by Cook Political Report with Amy Walter House Editor Dave Wasserman as they discuss the shifting expectations for the midterm elections, potential election night upsets and bellwether races.

In this bonus episode of National Journal Radio, join the Hotline' s virtual newsroom as they analyze the closing weeks of the campaign and discuss the biggest storylines heading into the midterms.

Former President Trump in an incredibly unusual move for an out-of-office president, held political rallies, endorsed candidates and bent his party's nominees towards his will. For the most part, things have gone in his favor. But as Trump's legal woes pile up, Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado brings on National correspondent Zac Weisz to decode the impact Trump has on the midterm elections and whether...

The Supreme Court just started its new term with another docket of potentially precedent-smashing cases. This term also introduced many changes to the court including the addition of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. SCOTUSblog editor and "Case Studies" columnist James Romoser joins Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour to break down these changes and what cases to look out for.

More than a dozen gubernatorial elections are up for grabs this midterm election season and Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado and Gubernatorial races reporters Mary Frances McGowan break down their Power Rankings of what gubernatorial seats are most likely to flip this cycle. Listen to find out what's changed since the last Power Rankings.

How has the landscape of polling changed since the 2016 presidential election? Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour talks to Leading Indicators columnist and PRRI Research Director Natalie Jackson on the state of polling in 2022 and what to expect for the midterms.

It's been over a year since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, and around 74,000 to 76,000 Afghans fled the country and resettled in the United States. 10,000 of them have settled in Austin, Texas and are trying to resettle their families into a new life. Foreign Policy reporter Cristina Maza traveled to Austin to report on how they've transitioned into their surroundings and she talks with Managi...

The news of Roe vs. Wade being overturned made ripples across the nation, but where will it have its biggest impact in the midterm elections? Hotline Managing Editor Kirk A. Bado talks to Governors races reporter Mary Frances McGowan who has covered the political aftermath of the Supreme Court decision this cycle. Listen as they break down where the issue elevated itself among voters and where the...

National Journal Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour dives into the presidential beat with White House correspondent George Condon to discuss former President Trump's history with sensitive information and President Biden potentially getting on track with his agenda with student loan relief.

Our expert reporters continue to share their findings from their reporting trips and Hotline Editor Kirk A. Bado has Senate races reporter Matt Holt to discuss the Wisconsin Senate race now that the matchup is finalized between Democrat Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and Republican Senator Ron Johnson.

In this episode, National Journal Managing Editor Mackenzie Weinger dives in deep with climate reporter Brian Dabbs on the emerging issue of forest fires in Northern California and what help the federal government is providing local leaders on the ground. Listen as Dabbs breaks down his findings from his recent trip to the Tahoe National Forest.

National Journal unveils its new deep-dive podcast, National Journal Radio where expert correspondents go into detail about the most important stories. To kick things off, Hotline Managing Editor Kirk A. Bado speaks with House Races Correspondent Erin Covey about her trip covering Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney's reelection race and what this could mean for 2024.

Hotline Editor Kirk Bado shares news about an upcoming new podcast from National Journal. Follow National Journal on Twitter for more updates!

Republican strategist Scott Jennings joins the final "Against the Grain" show to make predictions about 2022, and assess the state of the GOP's Senate recruiting class.

Massachusetts Rep. Jake Auchincloss talks about inflation, gun control and the divisions within the Democratic Party. 

Former GOP Rep. Ryan Costello of Pennsylvania shares thoughts on Doug Mastriano, and the state's wide-open Senate race.

Democratic strategist J.J. Balaban breaks down the latest political developments in Pennsylvania, including Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman's chances in the Senate race and state Attorney General Josh Shapiro's odds in the governor's race.

Hotline Managing Editor Kirk A. Bado talks about the Pennsylvania and North Carolina primaries happening next week and which candidates could win big.

Democratic strategist Doug Thornell talks about abortion politics, the Ohio primaries, and how Democrats can overcome their challenges in the 2022 midterms. 

Republican strategist Liam Donovan assesses how promising the political environment is for Republicans, whether Biden can be helpful to downballot Democrats, and assesses which of the GOP's candidates will sink or swim in 2022.

The Nevada Independent's Jon Ralston breaks down the various races happening in Nevada in the midterms.

David Wasserman, House editor of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter , breaks down the current political environment, offers analysis of the hottest upcoming primaries and anticipates who's going to run for president in 2024.

Former DCCC executive director Dan Sena joins the podcast to discuss the gender gap between male and female voters, which states are the biggest political battleground of 2022, and explains why immigration is such a treacherous issue for Democrats these days.