Inside the push to reopen the U.S. economy. The president wants states to get started back up ASAP - but governors are not so sure. Plus, the president makes sweeping declarations of his absolute authority, only to walk it back days later. And all the while, he bristles at criticism that his administration mishandled the coronavirus response. And Democratic leaders line up behind Joe Biden - even as the presumptive nominee struggles for visibility amid a historic pandemic. On today's show: Rhode...
Apr 19, 2020•44 min
A grim Easter Sunday -- the coronavirus numbers are staggering, and the global challenge is overwhelming. But as the case curve begins to flatten here at home, President Trump pushes to restart the economy. Plus, as the death toll in the U.S. continues to climb, African Americans take a disproportionate hit. And the third time is the charm for Joe Biden - with Bernie Sanders bowing out, the former vice president becomes the presumptive Democratic nominee. On today's show: Washington, D.C. Mayor ...
Apr 12, 2020•43 min
The coronavirus case count and death toll continues its depressing climb - globally and here in the United States. As states brace for the surge of cases, President Trump downplays shortages and insists supplies are coming - but those on the front line ask, when? And the mounting economic shock: millions of jobs gone, and no end in sight. On today's show: the view from the frontlines with Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute and emergency room physician Dr. Megan Ranney and maki...
Apr 05, 2020•41 min
Coronavirus continues its march around the globe, with the U.S. passing one grim milestone after another - and topping the world in the total number of cases. The result: sweeping new restrictions here at home, and tension at the top as governors demand more help - and get under the president's skin. And on the front lines, doctors face a growing equipment shortage, as Americans look to the government for support as they grapple with historic economic uncertainty. Plus, with cases spiking in Mic...
Mar 29, 2020•43 min
Lockdowns, self-isolation, travel restrictions - millions of Americans and people in countries around the world adjust to the new normal of life under coronavirus. Doctors and first responders are facing a catastrophic supply shortage - and are desperate for help. Plus, with markets crashing and layoffs spiking, Americans brace for the staggering economic impact - and Congress tries to agree on a bipartisan relief plan. And the president declares himself a "wartime president" - but bristles at t...
Mar 22, 2020•43 min
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Mar 20, 2020•2 min
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Mar 19, 2020•2 min
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Mar 17, 2020•2 min
U.S. and global financial markets plummet because of deepening Coronavirus fears. Europe is now in a virtual lockdown, and a dramatic Sunday rate cut by the federal reserve is not enough to calm investors. Plus, governors and mayors scramble to close schools, restaurants and more -- forcing social distancing to slow the spread. The annual White House Easter Egg Roll is added to the growing cancellation list. Meanwhile, President Trump asserts that the U.S. has "tremendous control" over the virus...
Mar 16, 2020•40 min
The latest on the novel coronavirus crisis, as global governments impose new restrictions aimed at limiting a pandemic that has surpassed 152,000 cases and now claimed nearly 6,000 lives worldwide. Here at home, President Trump declares a national emergency, but his constant misstatements about the threat posed by the virus has markets - and the country - on edge. And as Americans adjust to the new normal, so too are presidential candidates - as the coronavirus upends the 2020 presidential race....
Mar 15, 2020•41 min
America adjusts to our fast changing new normal -- schools closed, sporting events canceled and fast rising numbers in the rush to count coronavirus cases. The Trump White House tries to address a major coronavirus shortcoming, taking several new steps designed to accelerate production and availability of tests. The President is expected to make an emergency declaration at an afternoon news conference. And Democratic Presidential candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders criticize the administrati...
Mar 13, 2020•40 min
President Trump discusses the rapidly growing impact of coronavirus at the White House a day after his Oval Office address announcing European travel restrictions. He says restrictions on U.S. travel haven't been discussed, but remain a "possibility." Everyday life turned upside down: More states ban large gatherings, the NBA and MLS suspend their seasons, Florida urges early voting before next week's presidential primary and candidates call off rallies. House Democrats try to take the lead in r...
Mar 12, 2020•33 min
Joe Biden is in command of the Democratic race after a second super Tuesday with big wins. Bernie Sanders now faces a difficult choice. We will hear from Sanders in one hour. Plus, states scramble to contain the coronavirus. Big events are banned or discouraged, more colleges and universities move classes online and big March sporting events are now in limbo. And the coronavirus response ramps up in Washington, too: Congress begins negotiations on an economic stimulus package, as the number of c...
Mar 11, 2020•39 min
Wall Street rallies big then retreats as the Trump White House and Congress consider ways to cushion the economy from the Coronavirus crisis. More schools are closed, parades and other big events canceled as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States climbs to 766. And Michigan is the biggest prize as six states weigh in on the now two-man race for the 2020 Democratic nomination. Super Tuesday II is a giant test of Bernie Sanders' blue-collar appeal - and Joe Biden sees a cha...
Mar 10, 2020•43 min
Coronavirus worries trigger a massive sell-off on Wall Street. The Dow and the S&P to drop precipitously as investors worry about the global economic impact and the mixed signals from the Trump administration. Plus, two-dozen tweets and retweets from a President who woke up in Florida angry. As lawmakers debate how to handle the Coronavirus, two Republican members of Congress self-quarantine because they spent time with a man who has tested positive for the illness. And Super Tuesday II is t...
Mar 09, 2020•39 min
Joe Biden's stunning comeback upends the Democratic race. With six more states preparing to vote, will he cement his lead, or can Bernie Sanders turn things around? Plus, Warren ends her political campaign, but her exit revives the debate about sexism in politics. And as the administration scrambles to stop the spread of coronavirus, President Trump's mixed messages are only adding to the confusion. Today's panel: Julie Hirschfeld Davis and Jonathan Martin of the New York Times, Toluse Olorunnip...
Mar 08, 2020•41 min
A stunning then-and-now view of the economy: The new report on February jobs growth is gangbusters, but the markets in March tell us a very different story. The coronavirus is raising the risk of a global recession. President Trump tours Tennessee tornado damage this hour before heading to the CDC in Atlanta. The CDC trip was briefly in doubt due to a false alarm that someone there might be infected with the coronavirus. And Michigan is the biggest prize as the 2020 Democratic race heads into su...
Mar 06, 2020•39 min
Thursday, March 5, 2020: Warren Quits 2020 Race But Isn't Ready to Endorse Elizabeth Warren speaks outside her home after dropping out of the 2020 Democratic race, but says she will wait a while before endorsing anyone. It is a Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden battle now, and the former Vice President is rolling out big-name endorsements in a post- super Tuesday show of force. And, Chuck Schumer under fire: The Senate's top Democrat warns of payback if President Trump's Supreme court picks vote to roll...
Mar 05, 2020•49 min
Super Tuesday gives way to Wow Wednesday: After a big night of Joe Biden wins, Michael Bloomberg ends his 2020 campaign and joins the wave of Democrats endorsing the former Vice President. Plus, Elizabeth Warren is also weighing her future after coming up empty on super Tuesday -- including running third in her home state of Massachusetts. And the Bernie Sanders campaign is left stunned by the swiftness and scope of the Biden resurgence. Sanders is leading in delegate-rich California -- but his ...
Mar 04, 2020•39 min
Fourteen states and American Samoa cast ballots in the biggest day on the presidential primary calendar. Several former rivals now back Joe Biden, but Bernie Sanders hopes that it's too late to stop him from opening a big delegate lead. It's proving day for Michael Bloomberg and Elizabeth Warren. The former New York mayor is on the ballot for the first time today; the Massachusetts senator voted at home and hopes super Tuesday finally brings her a primary win. And, the Federal Reserve slashes in...
Mar 03, 2020•39 min
The coronavirus claims a second life here in the united states as New York, Florida, Rhode Island and New Hampshire report their first cases. President Trump says he will push pharmaceutical companies today to go as fast as possible in producing a vaccine. The supreme court agrees to decide whether a key provision of the Affordable Care Act is constitutional. President Trump supports the challenge that could abolish Obamacare, but the high court's decision likely won't come until after the 2020 ...
Mar 02, 2020•40 min
Plus, officials announce the first U.S. death from coronavirus in Washington state. Amid growing concerns over a potential outbreak here at home, the White House is rolling out new travel restrictions - but says most Americans should go about their normal routines. And is America's longest war finally nearing its end? The Trump administration signs a peace deal with the Taliban and says U.S. troops will begin a complete withdrawal from Afghanistan. Hawks in his own party say the deal is dangerou...
Mar 01, 2020•42 min
Wall Street plummets for the seventh consecutive day as investors worry about the fast-spreading coronavirus and mounting evidence it could cause a global recession. The Trump White House voices confidence a bipartisan deal to expand and fund the U.S. response will be reached within days. Brand new CNN polling in next week's two biggest prizes: Bernie Sanders has healthy leads in California and Texas -- clear proof he has a Super Tuesday chance to open up a big lead in the delegate chase. And th...
Feb 28, 2020•39 min
Financial markets plummet again as the spread of the coronavirus sparks fears of a global recession. VP Pence takes charge of the White House response, a move that alarms many Democrats but is viewed positively by a nervous business community. Is he up by 2 points, 5 points or 20? A new poll today shows Joe Biden with a giant South Carolina lead, despite others showing a much smaller gap. And House Democrats weigh their power as presidential super-delegates. Some worry Bernie Sanders atop the ti...
Feb 27, 2020•40 min
Last stand or springboard to a comeback? Joe Biden gets a late but important endorsement in must-win South Carolina. After South Carolinians hit the polls Saturday, 14 states vote next Tuesday. A messy debate as the 2020 Democratic race approaches the all-important Super Tuesday. Bernie Sanders was the constant debate target, because he has a clear path to pull away in the delegate chase. And President Trump calls an evening briefing and press conference about the coronavirus, scrambling to get ...
Feb 26, 2020•39 min
President trump brushes off the public health and economic threat posed by the coronavirus and gets angry at democrats who say he's asleep at the wheel. Plus, a high stakes debate night for the 2020 Democrats. It's the final showdown before South Carolina and Super Tuesday. Front-runner Bernie Sanders will be the main target, but other candidates have a ton riding on their performance tonight. And the other billionaire's big moment. Michael Bloomberg isn't on the ballot until next week. But Tom ...
Feb 25, 2020•40 min
Harvey Weinstein was found guilty today of committing a criminal sex act in the first degree involving one woman and rape in the third degree involving another woman. The jury delivered a not guilty verdict on three other counts. Today's guests: CNN's Jean Casarez, Paul Callan, Jennifer Rodgers, Brian Stelter, Chloe Melas To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 24, 2020•42 min
Nevada Democrats make their bet - Bernie Sanders wins big, leaving the rest of the field scrambling. Now it's on to South Carolina - a crossroads for Joe Biden, and a second debate chance for Michael Bloomberg. And amid reports of renewed Russian meddling, President Trump's anger boils over with a purge of aides seen as disloyal and unprecedented meddling in criminal cases. Today's panel: Julie Pace of the Associated Press, Paul Kane of the Washington Post, Tamara Keith of NPR, and CNN's Abby Ph...
Feb 23, 2020•41 min
President Trump lashes out after learning intelligence officials told Congress that Russia is meddling in the 2020 election, and wants another Trump victory. The briefing is why a top intelligence official was fired -- after his deputies did their job and told lawmakers the truth. Plus, one final day of campaigning in Nevada. Saturday's caucuses are the first test of candidate appeal to Latino voters, and poor showings could make things very difficult for several 2020 hopefuls now in a cash crun...
Feb 21, 2020•39 min
