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Ken Rudin's Political Junkie

Ken Rudin

Booking Overview

This is a politics analysis show combining the host’s commentary with interviews featuring political journalists, academic experts, and former public officials on elections, parties, Congress, and political history. Agencies could credibly pitch established political reporters, election analysts, scholars, campaign strategists, and former officeholders with specialized expertise; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally have meaningful professional credentials and subject-matter authority.

Metrics

Episodes: 50

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@krpoliticaljunkie.com

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Host

Ken Rudin - Veteran political analyst and longtime public-radio political commentator known for analysis of American elections, political parties, Congress, and political history.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Political journalists, academic experts in American politics, former elected officials, and other established authorities with direct expertise in elections, political parties, Congress, or political history.
Required Achievements:  
Senior or veteran journalism roles at major news organizations, Faculty positions or recognized scholarship in political science, Service in elected office or senior government positions, Direct expertise in significant elections, political institutions, or public policy

Recent Guest Discussions

Walter Mondale - His Selection As Jimmy Carter’s Running Mate And Geraldine Ferraro’s Selection As The Democratic Vice-presidential Nominee.

Dan Glickman - Nancy Kassebaum, Bipartisan Politics, And The Senate’s Political History.

Jack Pitney - The Republican Party’s Position In Ohio And The Approaching Midterm Elections.

Meg Kinnard - South Carolina’s Republican Senate Primary And The Contest To Succeed Lindsey Graham.

Al Cross - Rumors Surrounding Mitch Mcconnell, Mcconnell’s Political Legacy, And The Changing Kentucky Political Landscape.

Recent Topics

Politics, Political Analysis, Elections, Congress, Political History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Ken Rudin's Political Junkie
:

Episode #433: We’re Not In Kansas Anymore: Remembering Nancy Kassebaum

September 03, 2026

Dan Glickman, the former Democratic congressman from Kansas, fondly remembers Nancy Kassebaum, his state’s three-term senator and a Republican who passed away last week, reminding us what politics and bipartisanship used to look like. PLUS:  It’s been 50 years since the 1976 Democratic convention, when Walter Mondale was selected as Jimmy Carter’s running mate.  We go into the Political Junkie archives for an interview we conducted with Mondale, back in 2015, remembering not...

Episode #432: Has The GOP Maxed Out In Ohio?

August 14, 2026

Claremont McKenna College’s Jack Pitney assesses what the Republican Party faces as we get closer to the midterm elections. PLUS:  Karoline Leavitt prepares to leave her job … and Max Miller insists on running again. Music in this Episode: Somebody to Love by Jefferson Airplane Against All Odds by Phil Collins Freedom of Choice by Devo The post Episode #432: Has The GOP Maxed Out In Ohio? appeared first on Ken Rudin's Political Junkie.

Episode #431: O Sister, Where Art Thou?; Bloodhounds For Mitch?

August 06, 2026

Kentucky political journalist Al Cross takes on the rumors behind the disappearance (from public view) of Sen. Mitch McConnell and, with his long career coming to an end, assesses his legacy. And Meg Kinnard, a political reporter for the Associated Press based in South Carolina, sets up Tuesday’s Republican Senate primary to succeed the late Lindsey Graham, with all eyes on Darline Graham, who was surprisingly named to temporarily fill the seat and who now has decided to run for a full ...

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Frequently asked questions

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Ken Rudin's Political Junkie
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How do I get in touch with Ken Rudin's Political Junkie?

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What is the email for Ken Rudin's Political Junkie?

The publicly listed email for Ken Rudin's Political Junkie: info@krpoliticaljunkie.com.

How many listeners does Ken Rudin's Political Junkie have?

Podseeker estimates Ken Rudin's Political Junkie reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Ken Rudin's Political Junkie?

Ken Rudin's Political Junkie typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Political journalists, academic experts in American politics, former elected officials, and other established authorities with direct expertise in elections, political parties, Congress, or political history. Common among recent guests: Senior or veteran journalism roles at major news organizations; Faculty positions or recognized scholarship in political science; Service in elected office or senior government positions. Recent guests include Walter Mondale, Dan Glickman, and Jack Pitney.

How hard is it to get booked on Ken Rudin's Political Junkie?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Ken Rudin's Political Junkie cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Political Analysis, Elections, Congress, and Political History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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