Ken Rudin's Political Junkie

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Ken Rudin's Political Junkie is the essential show for anyone who is curious and passionate about politics ... which includes most of us. Each week, veteran political analyst Ken Rudin explores policy debates, campaign strategies and the newsmakers making it happen in Washington and in state capitols across the country. Politicians, journalists and experts of all stripes join Ken to share smart analysis and rich historical context behind the issues shaping our national dialogue today.

Whether you're a seasoned political junkie or a casual observer of politics, you’ll enjoy hearing informed conversation about national and regional campaigns, deep dives into noteworthy moments in political history, and intriguing tidbits of political trivia. Political Junkie is the show that aims to make politics accessible, engaging, and -- dare we say it -- fun.

Ken Rudin's Political Junkie is published weekly as a full-hour show tailored for a public radio audience.

The show is available to stations as an ongoing SubAuto subscription for an annual carriage fee. More information about the series is available on our website.

In addition, we periodically release special episodes for non-subscribed stations which may be purchased.

For more information about the show, including carriage information for stations, contact Douglas Bell, Coordinating Producer at dbell@krpoliticaljunkie.com. For other questions about the show, or to book Ken for local appearances, contact Ken at ken@krpoliticaljunkie.com.

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Ken Rudin's Political Junkie is the essential show for anyone who is curious and passionate about politics ... which includes most of us. Each week, veteran political analyst Ken Rudin explores policy debates, campaign strategies, and the newsmakers making it happen in Washington and in state capitols across the country.

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161 Pieces

The Political Junkie Minisodes series has been discontinued.

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Special full-hour episodes of Ken Rudin's Political Junkie, offered a few times per year to stations with no ongoing series subscription required.

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Fundraising episodes and promos from Ken Rudin's Political Junkie for use during station pledge drives.


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Last month, Hillary Clinton became the first female presidential nominee of a major party in history. Debbie Walsh of the Center for American Wome...

Bought by KCCU Radio, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., and Northeast Indiana Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 17, 2016
  • Length: 08:59
  • Purchases: 3
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Republicans who fear that controversial comments made by Donald Trump will benefit his Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton, are now concerned that...

Bought by KCCU Radio, WXXI Rochester, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., and Northeast Indiana Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 11, 2016
  • Length: 08:59
  • Purchases: 4
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The conventions are over but the words linger on. What to make of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton's acceptance speeches? Jennifer Mercieca of Texa...

Bought by KCCU Radio, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., WXXI Rochester, and Northeast Indiana Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 04, 2016
  • Length: 08:59
  • Purchases: 4
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Join the Political Junkie for special coverage of the 2016 Democratic National Convention from Philadelphia! Ken Rudin hits the convention floor to...

  • Added: Jul 29, 2016
  • Length: 53:58
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Join the Political Junkie for special coverage of the 2016 Republican National Convention from Cleveland! Ken Rudin hits the convention floor to he...

  • Added: Jul 22, 2016
  • Length: 53:58
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We hear from Judy Goldsmith who, as chair of the National Organization for Women in 1984, wept with joy as Geraldine Ferraro accepted the nominatio...

Bought by KCCU Radio, Northeast Indiana Public Radio, MPR News Stations, and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Jul 17, 2016
  • Length: 08:59
  • Purchases: 4
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Stephen Hess of the Brookings Institution talks about the drama and frustration at the 1952 Republican convention. The GOP was tired of losing, and...

Bought by KCCU Radio, Northeast Indiana Public Radio, and KFCF FM


  • Added: Jul 17, 2016
  • Length: 08:59
  • Purchases: 3
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Join Political Junkie Ken Rudin on a journey through political history as we revisit memorable and historic moments from national party conventions...

Bought by WFAE, MPR News Stations, KVSC, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., XRAY.fm and more


  • Added: Jul 14, 2016
  • Length: 53:58
  • Purchases: 11
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Lee Edwards of the Heritage Foundation talks about Ronald Reagan -- his valiant but unsuccessful effort at the 1976 convention in Kansas City, and ...

Bought by KFCF FM, KCCU Radio, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., and Northeast Indiana Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 13, 2016
  • Length: 08:59
  • Purchases: 4
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The odds of a third-party candidate becoming president are slim, but polls have given Libertarian Gary Johnson some hope of making a difference. He...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KFCF FM, KCCU Radio, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., WXXI Rochester and more


  • Added: Jul 06, 2016
  • Length: 08:59
  • Purchases: 6