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In this episode @kirk-bado.bsky.social James Downs @efilter.bsky.social @nenonicolosio.bsky.social and @abby-turner.bsky.social discuss the road to the midterms a year out.
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National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: The 2026 Midterm Preview
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November 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
In this episode @kirk-bado.bsky.social James Downs @efilter.bsky.social @nenonicolosio.bsky.social and @abby-turner.bsky.social discuss the road to the midterms a year out.
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Heading into 2026, Hotline released its first round of power rankings of the Senate, House, and gubernatorial seats most likely to flip. Want to know more? Check out Hotline’s free 2026 Midterm Preview Special Edition:
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Hotline's 2026 Midterm Preview
National Journal’s Hotline presents its 2026 Midterm Preview, offering an inside look from our top election correspondents. Highlighting National Journal’s commitment to nonpartisan reporting and…
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November 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Heading into 2026, Hotline released its first round of power rankings of the Senate, House, and gubernatorial seats most likely to flip. Want to know more? Check out Hotline’s free 2026 Midterm Preview Special Edition:
www.nationaljournal.com/md/730107/ho...
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In this episode, @kirk-bado.bsky.social and @efilter.bsky.social discuss President Trump's role, or lack thereof, on the campaign trail this year, and what it might mean for next year's midterms.
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National Journal Radio Episode 93: The Presidential Factor in the Midterms
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November 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
In this episode, @kirk-bado.bsky.social and @efilter.bsky.social discuss President Trump's role, or lack thereof, on the campaign trail this year, and what it might mean for next year's midterms.
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A lively and insightful group today makes sense of the week’s news: Emily Goodin, White House Correspondent for McClatchy Media, @allansmith.bsky.social, Political Reporter @NBCNews.com and @kirk-bado.bsky.social, Editor, @NationalJournal.com Hotline.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
A lively and insightful group today makes sense of the week’s news: Emily Goodin, White House Correspondent for McClatchy Media, @allansmith.bsky.social, Political Reporter @NBCNews.com and @kirk-bado.bsky.social, Editor, @NationalJournal.com Hotline.
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Could Donald Trump's souring approval ratings and the overperformance of Democrats in special elections this year combine to flip a Tennessee congressional seat from red to blue? Read @kirk-bado.bsky.social's unlocked story to find out: www.nationaljournal.com/s/729779/see...
Seeing blue in Green’s district
Tennessee’s first special election in more than 40 years offers another test of Democratic resistance.
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October 3, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Could Donald Trump's souring approval ratings and the overperformance of Democrats in special elections this year combine to flip a Tennessee congressional seat from red to blue? Read @kirk-bado.bsky.social's unlocked story to find out: www.nationaljournal.com/s/729779/see...
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In this episode, @kirk-bado.bsky.social and James Downs talk about the tense arms race between red states and blue states when it comes to redistricting.
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National Journal Radio Episode 90: Inside the Redistricting Arms Race
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September 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
In this episode, @kirk-bado.bsky.social and James Downs talk about the tense arms race between red states and blue states when it comes to redistricting.
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In this episode, @kirk-bado.bsky.social talks to Louis Jacobson and Rich Cohen of the Almanac of American Politics' about the process for writing this edition and keeping up with the rapid political environment before the publishing deadline.
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National Journal Radio Episode 88: The Great Almanac of American Politics
The Almanac of American Politics's Louis Jacobson and Richard E. Cohen discuss the 2026 edition.
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September 3, 2025 at 12:30 AM
In this episode, @kirk-bado.bsky.social talks to Louis Jacobson and Rich Cohen of the Almanac of American Politics' about the process for writing this edition and keeping up with the rapid political environment before the publishing deadline.
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On this episode @kirk-bado.bsky.social talks to @nenonicolosio.bsky.social about his forecast of the Senate battlefield.
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National Journal Radio Episode 82: Emerging Senate Battlefields
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June 30, 2025 at 9:44 PM
On this episode @kirk-bado.bsky.social talks to @nenonicolosio.bsky.social about his forecast of the Senate battlefield.
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Making sense of all the uncertainty with @mayaaking.bsky.social, Political Reporter @nytimes.com, @kirk-bado.bsky.social, Editor @nationaljournal.com Hotline and Tom LoBianco, Editor @24sight.news.
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June 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Making sense of all the uncertainty with @mayaaking.bsky.social, Political Reporter @nytimes.com, @kirk-bado.bsky.social, Editor @nationaljournal.com Hotline and Tom LoBianco, Editor @24sight.news.
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On this episode @kirk-bado.bsky.social talks to @efilter.bsky.social about Democrats' struggles with messaging in the Trump 2.0 era.
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National Journal Radio Episode 81: Look Who’s Talking
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June 16, 2025 at 8:09 PM
On this episode @kirk-bado.bsky.social talks to @efilter.bsky.social about Democrats' struggles with messaging in the Trump 2.0 era.
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I also joined @kirk-bado.bsky.social on National Journal Radio to preview the Congressional Baseball Game: open.spotify.com/episode/5Xyt...
National Journal Radio Episode 80: Let's Play Ball
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June 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I also joined @kirk-bado.bsky.social on National Journal Radio to preview the Congressional Baseball Game: open.spotify.com/episode/5Xyt...
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Sam Feist, the CEO of CSPAN has an idea to bridge the ever worsening partisan divide on Capitol Hill. Read his interview with @kirk-bado.bsky.social to find out what it is and why Feist thinks it can work:
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Q&A with Sam Feist
The C-SPAN CEO on his network's effort to bridge the partisan divide.
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May 28, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Sam Feist, the CEO of CSPAN has an idea to bridge the ever worsening partisan divide on Capitol Hill. Read his interview with @kirk-bado.bsky.social to find out what it is and why Feist thinks it can work:
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It's here! The Downballot is so stoked to share our calculations of the results of the 2024 presidential election for all 435 congressional districts!
Bookmark this must-have data set, generously sponsored by Grassroots Analytics, right here: the-db.co/presbycd
And much more in this 🧵 below!
Bookmark this must-have data set, generously sponsored by Grassroots Analytics, right here: the-db.co/presbycd
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The Downballot's calculations of presidential election results by congressional district, sponsored by Grassroots Analytics
Our one-of-a-kind collection spans from 2008 to the present
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April 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
It's here! The Downballot is so stoked to share our calculations of the results of the 2024 presidential election for all 435 congressional districts!
Bookmark this must-have data set, generously sponsored by Grassroots Analytics, right here: the-db.co/presbycd
And much more in this 🧵 below!
Bookmark this must-have data set, generously sponsored by Grassroots Analytics, right here: the-db.co/presbycd
And much more in this 🧵 below!
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On this episode, @kirk-bado.bsky.social brings on @mattholt.bsky.social to give a temperature check on Democrats in the Trump age.
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National Journal Radio Episode 77: Democrats Have a Tea Party
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April 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
On this episode, @kirk-bado.bsky.social brings on @mattholt.bsky.social to give a temperature check on Democrats in the Trump age.
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On this episode, @kirk-bado.bsky.social talks to Mary Frances McGowan and James Downs about the shifting political landscapes in state legislatures.
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National Journal Radio Bonus Episode: A View from the States
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April 15, 2025 at 1:08 AM
On this episode, @kirk-bado.bsky.social talks to Mary Frances McGowan and James Downs about the shifting political landscapes in state legislatures.
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After months of less-than-happy news, Democrats had a good day Tuesday. @kirk-bado.bsky.social explains in Today's NJ OUTLOOK:
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April 3, 2025 at 2:00 AM
After months of less-than-happy news, Democrats had a good day Tuesday. @kirk-bado.bsky.social explains in Today's NJ OUTLOOK:
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On this episode, @kirk-bado.bsky.social talks to @nenonicolosio.bsky.social about to see where the Senate battlefield forms with open primaries, retirement announcements, and how the midterms could impact Republican female senators.
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National Journal Radio Episode 75: The Senate Battlefield Forms
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March 25, 2025 at 12:41 AM
On this episode, @kirk-bado.bsky.social talks to @nenonicolosio.bsky.social about to see where the Senate battlefield forms with open primaries, retirement announcements, and how the midterms could impact Republican female senators.
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On this episode, @kirk-bado.bsky.social @rubashkin.bsky.social and James Downs offer an early look at the midterms.
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National Journal Radio Episode 74: Bringing Down the House
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March 18, 2025 at 1:30 AM
On this episode, @kirk-bado.bsky.social @rubashkin.bsky.social and James Downs offer an early look at the midterms.
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Hey bluesky I’m looking for my next job covering politics and campaigns. If you have any leads lmk!!
March 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Hey bluesky I’m looking for my next job covering politics and campaigns. If you have any leads lmk!!
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"Find me a small town in southeast Wisconsin where people don't even want 401ks anymore! And get me pictures!"
March 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
"Find me a small town in southeast Wisconsin where people don't even want 401ks anymore! And get me pictures!"
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Making sense of the Trump and Democratic chaos: With John Bennett, White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Large, CQ @rollcall.com, @kirk-bado.bsky.social, Editor, @nationaljournal.com Hotline and @evanmcs.bsky.social, Reporter @notusreports.bsky.social.
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March 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Making sense of the Trump and Democratic chaos: With John Bennett, White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Large, CQ @rollcall.com, @kirk-bado.bsky.social, Editor, @nationaljournal.com Hotline and @evanmcs.bsky.social, Reporter @notusreports.bsky.social.
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The scandal engulfing the Eric Adams could swallow the state Democratic Party.
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The Mean Political Streets of New York
The scandal engulfing the mayor could swallow the state Democratic Party.
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February 19, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The scandal engulfing the Eric Adams could swallow the state Democratic Party.
www.nationaljournal.com/s/727606/the...
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New from me: What Trump's full-court press on the press means for readers, the GOP's path to its largest majority in decades, and an ode to the dearly departed Bar Tab. Subscribe!
Trump's Full-Court Press on the Press
Plus Republicans' path to their largest majority in decades, Trump's snub of J.D. Vance, and drinking in New York.
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February 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
New from me: What Trump's full-court press on the press means for readers, the GOP's path to its largest majority in decades, and an ode to the dearly departed Bar Tab. Subscribe!
First Senate rankings from the Cook Political Report: Republicans are defending more seats overall, but Democrats hold the two most vulnerable seats on the map. www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/sen...
February 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM
First Senate rankings from the Cook Political Report: Republicans are defending more seats overall, but Democrats hold the two most vulnerable seats on the map. www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/sen...
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Making sense of the news of the week with @mayaaking.bsky.social, Political Reporter @nytimes.com, @pbump.com, Columnist @washingtonpost.com and author of the How to Read This Chart Newsletter and @kirk-bado.bsky.social, Editor of The @nationaljournal.com Hotline.
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February 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Making sense of the news of the week with @mayaaking.bsky.social, Political Reporter @nytimes.com, @pbump.com, Columnist @washingtonpost.com and author of the How to Read This Chart Newsletter and @kirk-bado.bsky.social, Editor of The @nationaljournal.com Hotline.
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