This election season is full of misinformation, disinformation and outright lies. So, we've asked our resident CNN fact checker Daniel Dale to keep us honest about what's true or false in the week's news. Today, he analyzes President Trump's and Vice President Biden's dueling town halls. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 16, 2020•9 min
Dueling presidential town halls tonight mean you will have to flip between channels to get the full story from both campaigns. CNN Political Director David Chalian shares what to watch out for. Plus, Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris cancels her campaign travel plans due to Covid-19 hitting members of her staff. Finally, former President Barack Obama imparts a warning to Republicans. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choic...
Oct 15, 2020•9 min
Instead of a debate this week, President Trump and Joe Biden have town halls on the same night... at the same time... on different networks. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses how this came about. Plus, it seems President Trump's prized investigation into "unmasking" has fallen flat. And finally, millions of Americans are already out voting early due to the pandemic. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
Oct 14, 2020•11 min
Amy Coney Barrett mostly takes care of business on the Senate Judiciary Committee hot seat. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses that, plus President Trump making his recovery from Covid-19 a focal point of his re-election campaign, while the Biden camp releases an ad hammering how Trump dealt with the diagnosis. Finally, Mitt Romney blames both sides of the aisle for the “hate-filled” state of politics in the US. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/pri...
Oct 13, 2020•9 min
The Senate Judiciary Committee kicked off the confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett today. David Chalian discusses her fast track nomination process, and the campaign schedules for President Trump and Joe Biden this week. Plus, the record breaking fundraising for Jaime Harrison, Lindsey Graham's Democratic opponent in South Carolina. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
Oct 12, 2020•11 min
This election season is full of misinformation, disinformation and outright lies. So, we've asked our resident CNN fact checker Daniel Dale to keep us honest about what's true or false in the week's news. For this very first Facts First Friday, he analyzes the one and only VP debate. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 09, 2020•10 min
The presidential campaigns battle over the next debate plan after President Trump rejects a virtual face-off. David Chalian breaks down the latest developments with debate planning and the takeaways from the Vice Presidential debate. Plus the alleged plot to kidnap Michigan's Governor Gretchen Whitmer. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 08, 2020•11 min
The only vice presidential debate is tonight in Salt Lake City, Utah, and both practically and politically, it is all about Coronavirus. David Chalian shares why this VP debate may be more important than ever before. Plus, he discusses the latest on the White House outbreak and the halted stimulus negotiations. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 07, 2020•10 min
In the wake of a disastrous debate and his coronavirus hospitalization and release, the President's poll numbers continue to sink. David Chalian explains where Trump and Biden stand less than a month to the election. Plus, he discusses Biden's call for unity at Gettysburg, as well as his campaigns not-so-secret weapon, Michelle Obama. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 06, 2020•9 min
Brand new exclusive CNN poll numbers show voters are unhappy with the way the president has personally handled the risk of Coronavirus. CNN Political Director David Chalian takes you inside the data. Plus, the campaigns move forward, including with the Vice-Presidential Debates this week. And finally, the battle for the United States Senate heats up in North Carolina. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
Oct 05, 2020•9 min
What does President Trump's Covid-19 diagnosis mean for the health and stability of the country as we head into the final months of the election? David Chalian shares the latest news out of the White House. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 02, 2020•14 min
In Minnesota last night, President Trump shared an alternate reality of debate success with his supporters. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses that, plus how the rules for the upcoming debates will not be changed without a fight. Finally, he breaks down what it means that GOP lawmakers distanced themselves from Trump after the president didn’t explicitly condemn white supremacists. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad c...
Oct 01, 2020•8 min
In last night's debate, President Trump failed to accomplish what he needed to, according to CNN Political Director David Chalian. He also discusses whether Joe Biden was able to push himself further ahead in the race... or if his performance really mattered at all to voters. Finally, he previews how the second and third presidential debates might be getting new rules. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Sep 30, 2020•10 min
Tonight’s the first of three presidential debates leading up to the election. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses how the first meeting between President Trump and Joe Biden will play out, and what tactics Trump might use to throw Biden off his game. With just 35 days until the election both candidates will be looking to seal the deal with American voters. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...
Sep 29, 2020•8 min
A bombshell report released on Sunday reveals President Trump only paid $750 in taxes in 2016 and 2017. CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes breaks that down, as well as the inevitable fight that will break out over Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court. Plus, Biden’s campaign responds to Trump's baseless accusations that the former Vice President is taking performance enhancement drugs. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about...
Sep 28, 2020•6 min
President Trump doubles down on his refusal to commit to a peaceful transition if he doesn’t win in November. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the President’s strategy. Plus, absentee ballot requests have skyrocketed this year while the FBI director maintains “there is no coordinated national voter fraud effort”. Finally, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg became the first woman and Jewish person in history to lay in state at the US Capitol. To learn more about how CNN protects listener pr...
Sep 25, 2020•9 min
When asked about whether he will commit to a peaceful transition of power, President Trump says "we're going to have to see what happens." CNN Reporter Kristen Holmes discusses that and how the protests following the grand jury not indicting officers for Breonna Taylor's death will play out in the debate next week. Plus, President Trump moves to shore up a major weakness, Healthcare, without actually taking any major steps. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/pri...
Sep 24, 2020•6 min
Memorial services for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg begin as President Trump promises to name her replacement on Saturday. CNN Political Reporter Nia Malika Henderson discusses RBG’s legacy, as well as the politics surrounding who should get to fill the vacant Supreme Court seat. Plus, President Trump continues to hold massive rallies as the country passes a grim milestone of 200,000 people lost to the Coronavirus pandemic. And finally, Cindy McCain, the late GOP Senator John McCain’s wife endorse...
Sep 23, 2020•5 min
It is all systems go for Donald Trump's nominee to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court. David Chalian breaks down how Mitt Romney’s backing paves way for an election-year confirmation. Plus, a closer look at Amy Coney Barrett, the judge at the very top of Donald Trump's SCOTUS list, and Michael Bloomberg's big Florida play. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 22, 2020•9 min
The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has sent shock waves through US politics and the Presidential race. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses President Trump's full steam ahead approach to filling her seat, plus Joe Biden's appeal to Republican's morality and his focus on healthcare. David also sifts through the calculations currently being made by vulnerable GOP Senators like Susan Collins when it comes to voting on a replacement. To learn more about how CNN protects...
Sep 21, 2020•8 min
This week both President Trump and Joe Biden took questions from voters in televised town halls. In this episode, CNN Political Reporter Daniel Dale fact checks both events, and talks about the massive difference between fact checking Trump and Biden. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 18, 2020•7 min
The President undermines his own government scientist, again. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the President's comments on masks and vaccines and how they differ from the science. Plus, he breaks down Attorney General Bill Barr’s attempts to redefine his role and his outrageous comments comparing pandemic lock downs to slavery. Finally, David tells you what to expect from Joe Biden’s CNN drive-in townhall in his hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania. To learn more about how CNN protect...
Sep 17, 2020•8 min
In an unusual move for him, President Trump takes tough questions from voters. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why and discusses how the battle over healthcare will impact the presidential race. Plus, why some Democrats are putting pressure on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to compromise on another stimulus bill. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 16, 2020•8 min
David Chalian discusses President Trump and Joe Biden’s moves to shore up their weaknesses- including Biden's problems with Latino voters. Plus, he breaks down brand new CNN polls out of Wisconsin and North Carolina, two critical battleground states, and the politics of Middle East peace. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 15, 2020•9 min
Fires are raging on the West Coast, more hurricanes are on the horizon, and politics is in full swing. Today, CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the politicization of climate change during an election year, plus more on what the Woodward recordings tell us about Trump's priorities, and the politics of the thin blue line. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 14, 2020•9 min
As the campaign kicks into high gear, President Trump is on the defense in the wake of Bob Woodward's bombshell book "Rage." CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the possible implications, plus both sides pausing their politics for the 19th anniversary of 9/11, and Congress' continued refusal to agree on a stimulus bill. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 11, 2020•9 min
President Trump has tried to move this election away from the impacts of Covid-19, but Bob Woodward's new book "Rage" has derailed that plan for now. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down how the Woodward bombshell is a mission not accomplished for President Trump. Plus, he discusses how Joe Biden's campaign is using the revelations to their advantage and the dangers of the politicization of a vaccine. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn ...
Sep 10, 2020•9 min
Bob Woodward's new book 'Rage' zeroes in on President Trump's handing of coronavirus as the President admits he deliberately downplayed the pandemic. CNN Senior Political Reporter Nia Malika Henderson breaks down those revelations, plus the President's attacks on Kamala Harris and Joe Biden's struggles with Latino voters. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 09, 2020•6 min
The fall campaign season is now in full swing and the main topic of debate this weekend was a Coronavirus vaccine. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses that and why President Trump was visibly distressed about last weeks’ story of him reportedly calling fallen American soldiers "losers." Plus, where did all the Trump campaign’s money go? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 08, 2020•8 min
Joe Biden calls for the President to apologize after reports that Trump disparaged the US Armed Forces. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses why it’d be political malpractice for Biden not to take the moral high ground against Trump. Plus, a look at the economic recovery numbers, and voting has begun in North Carolina, a key state for Trump in solidifying his re-election. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Sep 04, 2020•7 min
