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CNN Inside Politics

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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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Episodes

A Tale of Two Presidents

Two presidents, countless mentions in the Epstein files. But only one is getting deposed under oath. That would be Bill Clinton, no stranger to Republican-led investigations. One day after his wife Hillary testified, it's his turn to answer questions from the House Oversight Committee about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 27, 202643 min

Republicans Grill Clinton, Again

Today's show begins as Hillary Clinton is behind closed doors, testifying before a Republican-led committee about Jeffrey Epstein. Clinton, who says she has no recollection of ever meeting Epstein, is no stranger to congressional investigations. Republicans have sought to grill her on everything from a failed Arkansas land deal back in the 1990s to the attack on the American consulate in Benghazi in the 2010s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 26, 202644 min

Is the US Really 'Winning' Like Never Before?

At his record-long SOTU address last night, President Trump claimed the United States is "winning too much" with an economy that's "roaring." However, our polling says most Americans don't see it that way. We explore that dichotomy on today's show and discuss what impact, if any, his 108-minute speech may have on this year's crucial midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 25, 202643 min

SOTU Comes at Pivotal Time for Trump

Tonight's State of the Union address comes at one of the most turbulent times of Donald Trump's second term. In just the past few days, the president's approval rating hit a new low, the Supreme Court struck down his signature economic policy, and now he's sending a massive military buildup to the Middle East while threatening to strike Iran. Whatever he says tonight, Trump warns his speech will be "long," which says a lot considering his last address clocked in at a whopping 99 minutes. Learn m...

Feb 24, 202644 min

Trump's Approval Rating Plummets

As President Trump prepares for his second State of the Union address of his second term, a new CNN poll puts his approval rating at just 36%. That's down 12 percentage points from a year ago, and lower than even President Joe Biden was at this point in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 23, 202644 min

Supreme Showdown: Trump's Clash with the Court

Dive deep into the "Tariff Turmoil" and get the inside scoop on Trump's economic disarray, potential Iran conflict, and pivotal Supreme Court decisions. Featuring Senator Andy Kim and top political reporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 22, 202643 min

SCOTUS Turfs Trump's Tariffs

The Supreme Court deals President Trump's signature economic policy a huge blow, striking down his global tariffs 6-3. Chief Justice John Roberts, who wrote the majority opinion, states plainly that Trump exceeded his constitutional authority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 202645 min

Former Prince Andrew Arrested for Misconduct

Today's show begins with the arrest shocking the world as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, was taken into custody this morning on suspicion of misconduct in public office. It is an extraordinary downfall for the son of one monarch and the brother of the current monarch. He's the most prominent public figure to be held accountable for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, accountability yet to reach Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 19, 202643 min

Zuckerberg on Trial

As today's show begins landmark social media addiction trial is getting underway, and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is about to take the stand. The substance of the case is a 20-year-old woman and her mother suing Meta and YouTube, accusing the companies of intentionally getting her hooked on social media at the expense of her mental health, all in order to turn a profit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 18, 202644 min

Jesse Jackson 'A Force of Nature'

We remember the life and legacy of the Reverend Jesse Jackson, who died today at the age of 84. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 202645 min

Another Noem Controversy Brewing

Embattled DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is embroiled in a brand new controversy, this time relating to the Republican push for more control over elections. Noem talked about the need to have the "right people" voting and electing the "right leaders." When journalists quested her about that, Noem lashed out at them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 16, 202643 min

Navigating the Midterms Landscape

Dive deep into this week’s political landscape with insights on the GOP's internal challenges, Trump's controversial moves, and a closer look at the midterm's dynamic changes. Don’t miss the discussion with top journalists and political analysts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 15, 202642 min

Shutdown Standoff

With just 12 hours to go until DHS funding runs out, lawmakers aren't even in town to negotiate. A partial government shutdown is now imminent, which would be the third of President Trump's second term. This time it is over the issue of mass agents, judicial warrants and other rules of engagement. Democrats are demanding major changes on immigration enforcement affecting two DHS agencies and want more than a White House promise to rein in agents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

Feb 13, 202643 min

Minnesota ICE Surge Ends

For weeks, the nation was gripped with disturbing images from Minneapolis, most notably the death of two American citizens at the hands of federal agents. Today, it appears the public pressure and the political backlash are having a real world effect, as border czar Tom Homan announces the end of the so-called "surge" in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, 202644 min

Fireworks on Capitol Hill

Attorney General Pam Bondi's first-ever appearance in front of the House Judiciary Committee erupts into shouting matches as Democrats attack her over multiple controversies, including the targeting of President Trump's perceived enemies and the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 11, 202650 min

ICE Gets Cold Shoulder on Capitol Hill

As today's show begins, three of the men in charge of President Trump's immigration crackdown are on Capitol Hill defending deportation operations in Minneapolis just a few weeks after federal agents shot and killed two American citizens who were protesting their actions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 10, 202651 min

Ghislaine Maxwell Wants 'Clemency' to Testify

In a highly anticipated virtual deposition before the House Oversight Committee, Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, plead the Fifth to all questions she was asked. But her attorney explained that he told the panel "if this committee and the American public truly want to hear the unfiltered truth about what happened, there is a straightforward path: Miss Maxwell is prepared to speak fully and honestly if granted clemency by President Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

Feb 09, 202642 min

Controversy and Conflict in Trump's Political Arena

Why hasn't Trump endorsed in the Texas GOP Senate primary yet? Find out in our latest Inside Politics Sunday episode. Plus, exclusive insights into the Republican dilemma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 08, 202643 min

Trump Posts 'Racist' Video on Truth Social

The only Black Republican in the Senate is calling out President Trump for posting what he calls "the most racist thing from this White House. Late last night, a video appeared on Trump's Truth Social account that included the faces Barack and Michelle Obama superimposed on the bodies of apes. The White House, which initially shrugged off the negative response to the video as "fake outrage," subsequently deleted the post and blamed the whole thing on a White House staffer. Learn more about your ...

Feb 06, 202645 min

From Political Strength to Liability

Is President Trump coming to terms with the potential fallout of his immigration policies? For more than a week, his administration has tried to adjust its rhetoric on the crackdown in Minneapolis. Yesterday, border czar Tom Homan announced 700 agents would immediately leave the city, and then the president told NBC, "Maybe we can use a little bit of a softer touch." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 05, 202643 min

Agents Withdrawing from Minneapolis

The Trump Administration announces a major pivot on immigration enforcement in Minneapolis by immediately removing 700 agents But local Democrats say it's not enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 04, 202643 min

Trump Calls For Fed Takeover of Elections

President Trump, still fixated on debunked claims about voter fraud in 2020, says he wants the federal government to takeover US elections. This, despite the current, decentralized voting process is literally how the founders of America wanted it when they wrote the Constitution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 03, 202643 min

Saturday Night Surprise

Republicans are shaking a bit in their cowboy boots after a Texas Democrat won a state senate district that President Trump won handily in 2024. While GOP leaders point to a snowstorm and subsequent low turnout as mitigating facts, it was still a 17-percentage-point win. One Texas Republican lawmaker tells Dana he is "100% concerned," while another says it's proof the GOP needs to organize to deliver turnout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 02, 202643 min

Political Shifts and Showdowns

Dive deep into the political turmoil as we explore the dramatic shifts in ICE tactics and the high-stakes Senate race in Maine. Don't miss the latest insights from top political panelists! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 01, 202642 min

Don Lemon Arrested, Accused of 'Attack'

The Trump Administration takes new, aggressive steps against journalists as Attorney General Pam Bondi announces the arrests of former CNN anchor Don Lemon and Minnesota journalist Georgia Fort. Bondi says it's connected to a "coordinated attack" on a church in Saint Paul. The two accused "attackers" say they were merely doing their jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 202649 min

Homan's 'Draw Down' Plan for Minnesota

Today's show begins as President Trump is holding his first Cabinet meeting of the year. It comes just hours after his border czar Tom Homan announced that ICE and border patrol agents are working on a plan to "draw down operations in Minneapolis." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 202643 min

Tensions Spike Inside White House

It's not every day that President Trump tries to turn down the political temperature, never mind tacitly acknowledge a signature isn't working. But there's broad recognition inside the White House from the top that the public is quickly turning on the administration's mass deportation operation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 28, 202643 min

A Rare White House Retreat

Border czar Tom Homan is in Minnesota, where we are expecting him to meet in person today with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey following Homan's earlier meeting with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. It is all part of a big personnel and possible policy change after a second Minneapolis resident was shot and killed by federal agents. Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino is going back to Texas, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appears to be taking a step back. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Jan 27, 202644 min

Homan Heads To Minneapolis

President Trump is sending border czar to Minneapolis, apparently to take charge of the ICE immigration enforcement effort that's resulted in two deaths and days of protest. Trump posted on Truth Social that he just spoke to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, signaling a change in rhetoric. The big question is whether that also means a change in policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 26, 202643 min

Crisis in Minneapolis: Tragedy and Turbulence

Host Manu Raju presents a comprehensive episode covering a range of critical topics. Breaking news from Minneapolis, focusing on the controversial shooting of ICU nurse Alex Preti by federal agents, sparking community outrage and legal battles over evidence control. Correspondents like Whitney Wild and Anderson Cooper provide on-the-ground insights about the growing memorial for Preti and the tensions between federal and state law enforcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

Jan 25, 202642 min
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