Today, President Biden announced that on April 19 every American adult will be eligible to register for a vaccine. David Chalian examines the administration's progress on the pandemic, as well as the opportunities for vaccine diplomacy on the international stage. Plus, the critical parliamentary ruling in the Senate that opens a path for Biden's infrastructure bill without Republican support, and the culture war surrounding transgender rights within the Republican party. To learn more about how ...
Apr 06, 2021•11 min
Republicans are accusing major corporations of caving to cancel culture after Major League Baseball pulled the All-Star game from Georgia. David Chalian, dissects this "breakup of a pretty significant marriage in American politics". Plus, the hurdles President Biden's infrastructure bill faces, and finally, the Democratic 2022 primary taking shape in Tennessee. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...
Apr 05, 2021•9 min
This week, President Biden unveiled the first part of his massive $2 trillion infrastructure plan... and it’s a whole lot more than just fixing roads and bridges. Congressional Correspondent Ryan Nobles takes you inside the proposal and explains how the wide-ranging proposal could affect you, from cheaper electric cars, to fewer potholes, to affordable care for your older parents. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Apr 02, 2021•10 min
Today, President Biden met with his cabinet for the first time in-person to discuss, among other items, selling his infrastructure plan to Congress. David Chalian explains the White House's uphill battle the bill faces as opposition is mounting from both sides of the aisle. Plus, despite big corporate pushback, the attempts across the country to restrict voting access keep growing. And finally, Democrats' efforts to overturn a congressional election comes to an end. To learn more about how CNN p...
Apr 01, 2021•8 min
Today, President Biden rolled out his first part of his huge plan to rebuild the nation's infrastructure and reshape the US economy. David Chalian explains what this gigantic proposal says about Biden's approach to the presidency. Plus, a reported investigation into Florida Republican Matt Gaetz leads to denials and strange claims of an extortion plot. And finally, California Governor Gavin Newsom gets some positive news amid his recall fight. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privac...
Mar 31, 2021•8 min
On the brink of another possible coronavirus surge President Biden is begging states around the country to pause their re-openings... but they don't seem to be listening. David Chalian explains how states are moving forward with ending mask mandates and what that means for Biden. Plus, previewing the challenges ahead for Biden's transformative infrastructure plan and the latest front in the culture war: Transgender rights. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/priv...
Mar 30, 2021•9 min
President Biden's positive vaccine news is the latest reason for optimism, but the CDC director is warning of "impending doom" if America relaxes too soon. David Chalian explains what that means and breaks down the explosive revelations from the previous administration's Covid doctors in a new CNN documentary. Plus, as Democrats push action, some Georgia Republicans are twisting themselves into knots over the state's new restrictive voting law. And finally, the trial of former Minneapolis police...
Mar 29, 2021•8 min
This week, President Biden faced tough questions about his administration's handling of the growing crisis at the border, where a recent surge of migrants, including many unaccompanied children, has overwhelmed government resources. On today’s briefing, CNN immigration and policy reporter Priscilla Alvarez, takes you inside what's happening at the US-Mexico border, how the current migrant surge compares to the last one in 2019, and what the solutions the Biden administration is looking to implem...
Mar 26, 2021•10 min
After close to two months, President Biden held his first official press conference since taking office. David Chalian dissects the most important moments and explains how the President was pushed on everything from immigration, to voting rights, to ending the filibuster. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 25, 2021•6 min
As the Biden administration calls for action on gun reform in Congress, they hold back on taking executive action. David Chalian examines this political calculation and how Vice President Harris' history shows she disagrees with this approach. Plus, the roadblocks ahead for the Democrats massive voting bill in the Senate, and finally the Biden administration’s attempt at transparency at the border is falling short. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Lear...
Mar 24, 2021•9 min
Another mass shooting in America -- just days after the last one – puts mounting pressure on Democrats to take action. David Chalian explains the uphill battle for gun reform legislation in the Senate and President Biden's new massive $3 trillion infrastructure package proposal. Plus, Sidney Powell, the pro-Trump lawyer who spread the big lie – now admits she was lying. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Mar 23, 2021•9 min
As the situation at the border worsens, the White House refuses to call it a crisis. David Chalian explains how the situation spells political trouble for the administration, plus the implications of the voting rights fight coming to a head in Georgia this week. Finally, a potential Democratic effort to overturn a House race has some comparing it to January's Republican electoral college challenge. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your...
Mar 22, 2021•9 min
Republican legislatures across the country are pushing new voter restrictions, and many of those potential changes would disproportionately affect communities of color. On today's CNN Political Briefing, CNN Race and Equality senior writer Nicquel Terry Ellis explains the effects of these current proposals and how they fit the historical pattern of voter suppression in America. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
Mar 19, 2021•11 min
The start of the Biden administration’s foreign policy is being marked by an escalation in tensions with both Russia and China. On today’s episode, CNN Chief Political Analyst Gloria Borger unpacks the rising global tensions. Plus, Asian American discrimination is front and center in Congress, and finally, why some house Republicans voted against honoring the police who defended the Capitol during the riot. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more a...
Mar 18, 2021•8 min
In an interview with ABC News, President Biden talked about the border crisis, the controversial filibuster, and shared his thoughts on New York's Governor Andrew Cuomo's political future. CNN Chief Political Analyst Gloria Borger breaks down the takeaways from his most expansive interview since the election. Plus, the horrific shootings in Atlanta that killed eight, mostly Asian Americans, and finally, a new intel report confirms Russia interfered in the 2020 election. To learn more about how C...
Mar 17, 2021•8 min
Texas Republicans are targeting Houston's efforts to expand voting access during the 2020 election with a series of measures that would roll back voting access in the state. CNN Chief Political Analyst Gloria Borger discusses why Harris County is the newest target for Republican lawmakers. Plus, President Biden visits GOP states hoping to reduce vaccine hesitancy among Republican voters, and finally, the chances of President’s comprehensive immigration bill passing are slimming as the crisis at ...
Mar 16, 2021•9 min
Stimulus checks have already started hitting some American’s bank accounts, and millions of shots are in arms, but the work is far from over for the Biden Administration. CNN Chief Political Analyst Gloria Borger discusses the Biden administration’s “Help is Here” tour. Plus, the pressing humanitarian crisis on the southern border, and finally, Senator Ron Johnson’s controversial remarks about the January 6th insurrection. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/priv...
Mar 15, 2021•9 min
This week President Biden signed the historic $1.9 Trillion Covid relief package into law... But how much help can you expect to see? And when will you see it? On today's CNN Political Briefing, Chief Business Correspondent Christine Romans gives you a guide to how the largest stimulus measure in modern American history will affect you. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 12, 2021•9 min
On the official anniversary of the pandemic, President Biden gives his first prime-time speech as President. David Chalian discusses what’s to expect and what the latest CNN poll shows about how Americans view the pandemic. Plus, former President Donald Trump is absent from a vaccine awareness campaign with the rest of the living former Presidents, and finally the Biden administration is scrambling to avoid a humanitarian crisis at the border. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privac...
Mar 11, 2021•9 min
On President Biden’s 50th day in office, the House of Representatives voted to approve his $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief plan. David Chalian breaks down Biden’s first major legislative victory, plus how the legislation and Biden are faring in a new CNN poll. Finally, former President Trump’s hypocrisy on mail-in voting seemingly knows no bounds. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 10, 2021•8 min
Across the country, Republicans are pushing restrictive voting rights laws through state legislatures. David Chalian discusses the GOP efforts in Georgia and Iowa, plus the growing crisis facing the Biden administration as the number of unaccompanied migrant children at the border grows. And finally, former President Trump is in a showdown with the RNC over fundraising. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Mar 09, 2021•8 min
Inside the Covid relief bill headed for President Biden's desk are sweeping economic changes that could fundamentally alter US economic policy. David Chalian explains that plus, how Joe Manchin is the new power center in the Senate. Finally, the implications of Senator Roy Blunt of Missouri becoming the 5th Republican to announce their retirement. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 08, 2021•9 min
In the wake of the 2020 election, Republican officials across the country are pushing legislation that would curb voting access. Today, CNN reporter Kelly Mena walks through the efforts some Republican lawmakers are making in key battleground states to roll back those provisions, how Democrats can use their slim majority in Congress to address voter suppression efforts, and what voting will look like going forward. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Lear...
Mar 05, 2021•9 min
As Senators kick off the marathon Covid relief bill debate, both parties are applying lessons from the Obama era. David Chalian explains what this means for the bill and the future of legislation in Biden's Washington. Plus, how another QAnon conspiracy threat forced lawmakers to change their plans and the uncertain fate of the two major Democratic priorities passed by the House this week. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choic...
Mar 04, 2021•8 min
Senate Democrats are racing against the clock to finalize their version of the Covid-19 relief bill. David Chalian breaks down where negotiations stand and the next step in the process. Plus, former Vice President Pence continues the GOP's war on voting, and Governor Cuomo breaks his silence and addresses the sexual allegations against him. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 03, 2021•9 min
The Supreme Court is hearing a case that supporters of voting rights fear will lead the court's conservative majority to weaken a key provision of the Voting Rights Act that prohibits laws that result in racial discrimination. David Chalian discusses the ongoing battle for voting rights between Democrats and Republicans. Plus, new allegations surface against Governor Cuomo, and finally FBI Director Chris Wray appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee to testify about the January 6th insurrec...
Mar 02, 2021•8 min
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is facing mounting pressure after another allegation of misconduct surfaces over the weekend. David Chalian explains what the looming investigation and losing the support of his party, could mean for the Governor. Plus, the roadblocks the Covid relief bill faces in the Senate this week, and how Donald Trump reminded everyone he is the leader of the Republican Party. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your a...
Mar 01, 2021•8 min
President Biden was more factual in his first month in office than his predecessor ever was, but that doesn't mean he's truthful one-hundred percent of the time. Today, CNN Reporter Daniel Dale fact checks the new president and explains how to spot Biden's inaccurate statements. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 26, 2021•6 min
The first vote on Biden's Covid relief bill is tomorrow and there are big questions remaining for both parties. David Chalian explains what is at stake for Republicans and Democrats as key details get sorted out, plus the rift on Capitol Hill over the partisan makeup of the January 6th commission. And finally, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is having a very rough time. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Feb 25, 2021•10 min
After a contentious confirmation battle, President Biden's Office of Management and Budget nominee is now on very thin ice after her committee votes were delayed. David Chalian examines the political implications of potentially losing this confirmation battle, plus Kevin McCarthy and Liz Cheney have a moment that perfectly encapsulates the divide in the GOP. And finally, could the winter disaster in Texas help turn it blue? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/pri...
Feb 24, 2021•9 min
