Jan 7th, 2009 · Al Franken has claimed victory in the Senate race in Minnesota, but opponent Norm Coleman is challenging the result. Roland Burris went to Washington to be seated in the Senate, and was turned away. Also, Gov. Bill Richardson (D-NM) declines appointment to Obama's cabinet.
Dec 24th, 2008 · In this week's edition of the Political Junkie, NPR political editor Ken Rudin talks about a recent news conference held by Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and the long ballot recount for Minnesota's Senate seat. Also: A look back at the most memorable political moments of 2008.
Dec 17th, 2008 · Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg has told New York Gov. David Paterson that she is interested in the Senate seat vacated by Hillary Clinton. Also, President-elect Obama has made two more cabinet appointments — to the agriculture and interior posts.
Nov 26th, 2008 · In this week's edition of the Political Junkie, Matt Bai, writer for The New York Times Magazine, gives a rundown of this week's news in politics. Also: Lanny Davis, former special counsel to President Bill Clinton, talks about President-elect Barack Obama's cabinet and White House picks.
Nov 19th, 2008 · Will Bill Clinton affect Hillary Clinton's chances of being nominated for secretary of state? Also: Sen. Joe Lieberman is allowed to continue as the chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, and Obama chooses Eric Holder for attorney general.
Nov 12th, 2008 · In this week's edition of the Political Junkie, NPR's Ken Rudin talks about still-undecided races around the country and John McCain's plans to campaign for Sen. Saxby Chambliss in Georgia. Also: Guests and listeners discuss Sarah Palin's post-election moment in the media spotlight.
Nov 7th, 2008 · The end of the presidential campaign is a relief for many. For news junkies, however, it can mean withdrawal symptoms. No more tracking polls to worry about. No more speeches to obsess over. Election addicts will need to detox.
Nov 5th, 2008 · NPR political editor Ken Rudin and Andrew Kohut, the director of the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, discuss president elect Barack Obama's historic victory — and the challenges ahead for him and the country.