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Episode #308: 2019 Remembrances Special

Posted December 19, 201900:52:22

Political analyst Stu Rothenberg and USA Today commentary editor Jill Lawrence join Ken to remember those in the political world who died this...

Episode #307: That Other Impeachment

Posted December 12, 201900:55:57

There’s a new senator-to-be in Georgia, ready to be sworn in once Johnny Isakson (R) makes his health-related resignation official later this month. ...

Episode #306: Standing Up to a President

Posted December 5, 201900:51:36

Ken Rudin is away this week to take care of some family matters, so Political Junkie coordinating producer Douglas Bell sits in the host chair to guide...

Episode #305: Talking Turkey and Politics

Posted November 27, 201900:53:35

Thanksgiving is an opportunity to step back from the daily grind of the political cycle, away from the recriminations and finger-pointing, and enjoy...

Episode #304: Sherrod Brown and His Desk of History

Posted November 22, 201901:08:17

Ten Democratic candidates resumed their presidential debate series on Wednesday in Atlanta.  NPR’s Ron Elving sizes up the winners and losers, but...