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Each weekday, Dana Bash and a panel of well-sourced reporters bring you the most important political stories of the day. On the weekend, Manu Raju kicks off CNN's Sunday morning political programming with Inside Politics Sunday. Dana and Manu get answers from the people making headlines, explain the political stories that matter, and report on how the news will impact you.
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Inside Politics Podcast Update For Monday, August 23, 2021

There is no new episode of the Inside Politics showcast today. Kate Bolduan is covering for John King. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 23, 20212 min

Sunday August 22: U.S. evacuates thousands out of Kabul

An increasingly dire situation in Kabul as thousands in, and around the airport are desperate to flee the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. U.S. officials say more than 17,000 people have been flown out of Kabul in the last week. But, the State Department is now warning Americans not to travel to the airport unless they have been told to after some were beaten by the Taliban. Plus, the FDA is expected to give full approval to the Pfizer vaccine as soon as Monday. Why that could lead to more shots ...

Aug 22, 202142 min

Inside Politics Podcast Update For Sunday, August 22, 2021

There is no new episode of the Inside Politics showcast today. Kaitlan Collins is covering for Abby Phillip. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 22, 20212 min

Friday, August 20, 2021: One Million Vaccinated In A Day

One million Americans got vaccines on Thursday. But back to school for some quickly means back to Covid quarantine. Hospitalizations of children with Covid are at an all-time high, with 2,066 children under the age of 17 in the hospital with Covid today, a higher figure than the initial surge. California voters will go to the polls to decide if they want to recall their Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom. The leading Republican candidate hoping to replace Newsom is a conservative Talk Radio host L...

Aug 20, 202138 min

Thursday, August 19, 2021: President ‘Would Change Nothing About Afghanistan Withdrawal’

President Biden said there was "no consensus" in intelligence reports on Afghanistan when he claimed in June it was "highly unlikely" the Taliban would take over the country after U.S. forces departed, later saying that it had happened much quicker than he anticipated. The President maintains there is nothing he would change about the American withdrawal from Afghanistan. The Pentagon today admits the evacuation effort in Afghanistan is not going fast enough. They are to open up one gate at Hami...

Aug 19, 202139 min

Wednesday, August 18, 2021: Covid Boosters Available From September

The White House lays out the case for Covid-19 vaccination booster shots being available from September 20, with The Surgeon General saying the available data proves third shots are necessary because the vaccine wanes over time and also because the delta variant is so virulent. There is rage and desperation in Afghanistan with thousands of Americans still stranded in the country, plus thousands more Afghans who trusted American promises to get them out. The Biden Administration admits it is rely...

Aug 18, 202139 min

Tuesday, August 17, 2021: 10,000 Americans Still In Afghanistan

The Pentagon attempts to speed up evacuations for as many as 10,000 Americans still in Afghanistan, with the aim to airlift 5,000 to 7,000 passengers out per day. The Pentagon revealed in a briefing a short time ago they are in regular communication with the Taliban. Today the Taliban promised amnesty to Government workers and said they would not victimize women, as old fears of brutal rule, especially for women have roared back to life. In a bid for international legitimacy, the Taliban are try...

Aug 17, 202140 min

Monday, August 16, 2021: Chaos In Kabul

Afghanistan has fallen to the Taliban. The chaos in Kabul is now part of a worst-case scenario, one that ended with The Mujahideen inside The Presidential Palace in Kabul, chanting "death to America." Evacuation flights are now resuming following a temporary stop to clear and secure the airfield at Hamid Karzai International Airport as Afghans try to escape the country. CNN’s Nick Paton-Walsh reports from Kabul on this rapidly developing story. As President Joe Biden prepares to address the Nati...

Aug 16, 202139 min

Sunday, August 15, 2021: No Inside Politics Podcast Today

Kaitlan Collins is covering for Abby Phillip; there is no new podcast today. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 15, 20212 min

Sunday August 15: The Afghan government is on the verge of collapse

The Taliban is closing in on Kabul as U.S. personnel evacuate the embassy in Afghanistan's capital, hastily ending the two decade-long war. Meanwhile in Kabul, there are growing concerns over the safety of women and girls and those who aided U.S. officials and troops. Plus, President Biden escalates his war of words with Republican governors who are ditching mask mandates as the Delta variant sweeps through their states. And a big win for the White House -- Senate passage of the bipartisan infra...

Aug 15, 202144 min

Friday, August 13, 2021

The Pentagon is bringing in troops to safely remove Americans from Afghanistan as the situation in Kabul escalates. And, the CDC advisory board is expected to vote on a 3rd covid-19 vaccine dose for immunocompromised people. CNN's John King hosts On today's show: CNN's Kylie Atwood, Nick Paton Walsh, Manu Raju, Melanie Zanona, Amy Walter, Laura Barron-Lopez, Tia Mitchell, Jackie Alemany, Rep. Greg Meeks, Dr. Paul Offit To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy ...

Aug 13, 202138 min

Thursday, August 12th, 2021

The CDC strengthens its recommendation for pregnant women to get vaccinated, while the FDA is expected to authorize a booster shot for the immunocompromised as early as today. The situation in Afghanistan is deteriorating as the U.S. embassy in Kabul urges Americans to leave immediately. Plus, nearly half of the ICU beds in Arkansas are filled with covid patients. And 90% of those cases are among the unvaccinated. We’ll talk to a doctor who posted a heartbreaking video describing two covid cases...

Aug 12, 202143 min

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Huge wins on infrastructure this week, including Senate Democrats passing a $3.5 trillion dollar budget plan. The proposal includes free pre-K, community college, and adds vision and dental coverage to Medicare. Plus, with covid cases rising ICU beds are running low in states like Arkansas and Texas. And, a federal judge in Washington says Congress should be able to access some of former President Trump's tax records. CNN's John King hosts On today's show: CNN's Lauren Fox, Jeff Zeleny, Olivier ...

Aug 11, 202138 min

Sunday August 8: 95% of Americans live in an area with high Covid transmission

New Covid-19 cases in the U.S. are at a 6-month high as the Delta variant ravages large swaths of the country. But Republican governors in hard-hit states like Florida and Texas are still resisting mask mandates and vaccine requirements. Plus, the Biden administration touts a blockbuster jobs reports but there are concerns about how rising inflation could hurt Democrats in 2022. And can New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's career survive a stunning report accusing him of sexual misconduct? On today's pa...

Aug 08, 202143 min

Friday, August 6th, 2021

The FDA is expected to outline a plan for booster shots this fall, including for the immunocompromised. And the bipartisan infrastructure bill is on the verge of passing despite efforts from former President Trump to stop it. Plus, lawmakers heading back to their districts make noise on a "broken" security system as they fear for their safety. CNN's John King hosts On today's show: CNN's Jeremy Diamond, Manu Raju, Dana Bash, Lauren Fox, Ryan Nobles, Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Edward-Isaac Dovere, Mark ...

Aug 06, 202139 min

Thursday, August 5th, 2021

The White House urges vaccinations as the Delta variant surges. Florida and Texas now account for a third of new cases and hospitalizations. And, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka has died at 72. Plus, the next Mayor of NYC, Eric Adams joins us to talk about Covid and Gov. Cuomo. CNN's John King hosts On today's show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Manu Raju, Melanie Zanona, John Hardwood, Erica Hill, Nick Valencia, Molly Ball, Marianna Sotomayor, Dr. Jayne Morgan, and NYC Mayoral Candidate Eric Adams To...

Aug 05, 202139 min

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Pressure grows as top Democrats call for Gov. Cuomo to resign over sexual harassment accusations. Plus, Covid cases are rising among children across the country. And Florida hospitalization rates are up over 350% in the past month. President Joe Biden is taking a new aggressive tone when it comes to the pandemic. And reading some political tea leaves as we get the results from two primary races in Ohio. CNN's John King hosts On today's show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Elie Honig, Dr. Leana Wen, Vane...

Aug 04, 202139 min

Sunday, August 1: Delta variant threatens President Biden's agenda

The U.S. is facing a setback in the fight against Covid-19 as the contagious Delta variant devastates largely unvaccinated communities. Now, 80% of the country lives in an area of community spread and health officials are advising Americans to mask up. Plus, is President Biden on the verge of a big win on infrastructure? The Senate is closer than ever to passing a trillion-dollar bipartisan plan. And tensions boil over on Capitol Hill over masks, January 6th, and much more. On today's panel: Eva...

Aug 01, 202142 min

Friday, July 30, 2021

New documents reveal Trump pressed DOJ in December to declare the election corrupt. Plus, a Senate vote on the bipartisan infrastructure plan gets underway after hitting another snag. And a chilling new warning about the dangers of the Coronavirus Delta variant. CNN's John King hosts On today's show: CNN's Kristen Holmes, Manu Raju, Paula Reid, Elie Honig, Jeff Zeleny, Dr. Peter Hotez, Ayesha Rascoe, Anita Kumar, and Russell Contreras To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit ...

Jul 30, 202143 min

Thursday, July 29, 2021

With cases rising across the U.S., vaccines are now required for employees coming into the office at companies like Google and Facebook. And, we’re learning more the next hearing for the select committee on January 6th as John King goes one-on-one with a member of the committee, Rep. Zoe Lofgren. CNN's John King hosts On today's show: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Jackie Kucinich, Dr. Jonathan Reiner, Cleve Wootson, Sabrina Siddiqui, Jonathan Martin, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, and Dr. Marc Boom To learn more about ...

Jul 29, 202139 min

Inside Politics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021

New mask guidance from the CDC, and President Biden plans to require all federal workers be vaccinated or get tested. Plus, a bipartisan infrastructure agreement has been made. A test vote could come as soon as tonight. CNN's John King hosts On today's show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Lauren Fox, Manu Raju, Phil Mattingly, Dr. Leana Wen, Francesca Chambers, Carl Hulse, Dr. Joseph Kanter To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Jul 28, 202139 min

Sunday, July 25, 2021: January 6 Panel Set To Hold First Public Hearing This Week

The House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection will hold its first public hearing on Tuesday. The backdrop of this high-profile probe? A blow-up between Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy that ended with McCarthy pulling his appointees to the committee. Plus, a crucial week for Biden’s bipartisanship pledge: can Senate negotiators reach a final deal on infrastructure spending? And, coronavirus cases are on the rise—again. Who’s the blame for this summer surge? On...

Jul 25, 202140 min

Inside Politics, Friday, July 23, 2021

The push to get shots in arms continues, with GOP Governors urging Americans to get vaccinated. Plus, Former President Donald Trump bashes his former VP Mike Pence in Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker's new book, “I Alone Can Fix It”. CNN's John King hosts. On today's show: Dr. Carlos del Rio, Rep. Pete Aguilar, Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Laura Barron-Lopez, Maeve Reston, Jackie Kucinich, and Carol Leonnig. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your...

Jul 23, 202139 min

Inside Politics, Thursday, July 22, 2021

President Biden attempts to combat vaccine misinformation, but Covid-19 cases continue to rise across the U.S. Plus, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy speaks on 1/6 select committee. And, a decision on infrastructure is expected to come this Monday. CNN's John King hosts On today's show: CNN's Lauren Fox, Nia-Malika Henderson, Melanie Zanona, Arlette Saenz, Infectious Diseases Professor Dr. William Schaffner, Rachael Bade, and Kathleen Hall Jamieson To learn more about how CNN protects listen...

Jul 22, 202144 min

Sunday, July 18: New insights into Trump's last days in office

A slew of new books reveal the chaotic final months of former President Trump's administration, and how top military leaders feared he might stage a coup t stay in power. But top Republicans are choosing to ignore the details as Trump remains the leader of their party. Plus, Democrats are more optimistic than ever that they can pass their ambitious domestic agenda, as key progressives and moderates coalesce around a $3.5 trillion plan. And, few issues have shifted in public opinion as quickly as...

Jul 18, 202141 min

Headline: Sunday, July 11: The White House pivots to voting rights

President Joe Biden will deliver a major speech on Tuesday in Philadelphia where he is slated to detail his administration's strategy to counter new state laws that make it more difficult to vote. Meanwhile, the Texas state legislature is on the verge of becoming the latest state to approve restrictive voting laws. Plus, the White House is struggling to convince Americans to get vaccinated as Republicans ramp up efforts to resist the shot. And as 2022 primaries heat up, Republican candidates nav...

Jul 11, 202142 min

Friday, July 9, 2021

The CDC says unvaccinated children should still wear masks in school. And, new reporting about Republican leader Rep. Kevin Mccarthy’s struggles to control fringe GOP House members. Plus, President Biden and Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone today. On today's show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Elizabeth Cohen, Melanie Zanona, Dr. Megan Ranney, Laura Barron-Lopez, and Tia Mitchell To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Jul 09, 202138 min

Sunday July 4: America emerges from pandemic restrictions for July 4

The White House is in celebration mode this holiday weekend. First, celebrating the latest jobs report they say is proof their economic agenda is working. And, hosting the first large event of the Biden Administration as the President and First Lady plan to host first responders and military personnel for a July 4th bash. Plus, now that the Supreme Court has finished its term, all eyes on whether Justice Breyer will announce his retirement plans. And, as his legal woes mount, Trump eyes a 2024 p...

Jul 04, 202141 min

Thursday, July 1, 2021: Pelosi appoints members to January 6th select committee

Breaking: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi handpicks eight members to the committee in charge of investigating the Capitol insurrection. A standout among those selected? Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney. Plus, the Supreme Court upholds Arizona's restrictive voting laws giving states a wide latitude in setting voting rules. And, President Biden in Surfside, Florida to meet with victims’ grieving families. On today's show: CNN's Jessica Schneider, Paula Reid, Melanie Zanona, Kaitlan Collins, Phil Mat...

Jul 01, 202139 min

Wednesday, June 30, 2021: Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturns Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction

Breaking: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has vacated Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction and judgement of sentence. He could be released from prison today. Plus, the Manhattan District Attorney's office is cranking up the heat on former President Donald Trump’s legal woes -- a source tells CNN that New York prosecutors are set to charge the Trump organization and its CFO, Allen Weisselberg, with tax crimes on Thursday. And, an update from the condo collapse in Surfside, Florida, as rescuers s...

Jun 30, 202139 min
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