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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Dane Waters, co-founder of the group "Delegates Unbound" is trying to change the rules at the GOP convention to allow the delegates to decide which...

Bought by KCCU Radio, WXXI Rochester, and Northeast Indiana Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 30, 2016
  • Length: 08:59
  • Purchases: 3
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While Hillary Clinton may have all but officially wrapped up the Democratic nomination earlier this month, we should consider the history of the mo...

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


  • Added: Jun 22, 2016
  • Length: 08:59
  • Purchases: 4
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The unimaginable horror of the terrorist attack in Orlando has led to the inevitable (and regrettable) finger-pointing and partisan political rheto...

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


  • Added: Jun 15, 2016
  • Length: 08:59
  • Purchases: 4
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Hillary Clinton may have gone over the top in her bid to become the Democratic nominee for president, but Bernie Sanders has not thrown in the towe...

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


  • Added: Jun 09, 2016
  • Length: 08:59
  • Purchases: 4
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He may be the presumptive nominee, but Republicans are far from united behind Donald Trump. Barry Goldwater Jr., son of the 1964 presidential nomin...

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  • Added: Jun 01, 2016
  • Length: 08:59
  • Purchases: 4
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With both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton showing high unfavorable numbers in the latest polls, will that translate into greater interest in a thi...

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


  • Added: May 25, 2016
  • Length: 08:59
  • Purchases: 4
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The math may be against him, but Bernie Sanders continues to think he still has a shot at winning the Democratic nomination. Laura Meckler of the W...

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


  • Added: May 18, 2016
  • Length: 08:59
  • Purchases: 4
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With the presidential nomination battles all but settled in both parties, you might wonder why so many people remain unhappy. Aaron Blake of the W...

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


  • Added: May 12, 2016
  • Length: 08:59
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** GUEST HOST NEAL CONAN ** David Litt, a former White House speechwriter tells us what’s it like to write jokes for the commander and chief, what...

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  • Added: May 05, 2016
  • Length: 08:59
  • Purchases: 4
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Despite Donal Trump's impressive success, he's still sending out warning signals that the Republican Party elite are trying to change the rules and...

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


  • Added: Apr 27, 2016
  • Length: 08:59
  • Purchases: 5