On this Presidents’ Day, President Joe Biden has a full plate. CNN’s Congressional Correspondent Ryan Nobles breaks down Biden’s stacked agenda: the escalating conflict in Eastern Europe, a Supreme Court nominee pick and a SOTU address to write. The next few weeks will be crucial for Biden; could his ability to handle these challenges be a turning point in his presidency? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
Feb 21, 2022•7 min
President Joe Biden is dealing with some similar challenges that President Lyndon B. Johnson faced in the 60s. In this episode, you’ll hear CNN’s Zachary Wolf share some of Johnson’s secretly recorded calls. At the time, he had some candid words for his concerns with the conflict in Vietnam. He spoke to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. about passing monumental voting rights legislation and more. Check out this piece and watch “LBJ: Triumph and Tragedy” for more–it premieres on CNN this Sunday at 9pm a...
Feb 18, 2022•10 min
American officials believe Russia is moving towards an imminent invasion of Ukraine, despite Moscow claiming otherwise. CNN’s Zachary Wolf explains where the conflict stands and how Congress is planning to respond. Although lawmakers on both sides support more sanctions on Russia, they can’t seem to agree on the details of a bipartisan bill. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 17, 2022•8 min
If the conflict between Russia and Ukraine escalates, it could hurt Americans here at home, particularly in their pocketbooks. CNN’s Zachary Wolf explains that the conflict comes at a politically challenging time for the President and his party. Although they campaigned on the promise of weening the US off oil and gas to save the planet, midterm nerves and high inflation are prompting some Democrats to consider other ideas, like a gas tax holiday. To learn more about how CNN protects listener pr...
Feb 16, 2022•8 min
CNN’s Ronald Brownstein writes, “the pressures of the pandemic are reconfiguring the politics of education.” That’s what CNN’s Zachary Wolf explains in today’s CNN Political Briefing–frustration over Covid restrictions is spilling over into exasperation over education and schools. San Francisco’s school board recall election is a microcosm of a bigger issue happening across the country right now. Plus, that frustration felt could be why many blue states are lifting Covid-19 restrictions. Subscri...
Feb 15, 2022•9 min
Early voting started today in Texas where a new voting law is being put to the test. Election officials are already running into problems, as CNN Politics Senior Writer Zachary Wolf explains. He breaks down provisions in the law that some argue make it harder for people to vote in the state. You’ll hear an example from a Texas voter who tried three times to get an absentee ballot. Subscribe to the “ What Matters” newsletter for more analysis. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy...
Feb 14, 2022•8 min
Polls are snapshots in time, but often helpful to get a sense of where people stand on key issues–especially heading into a midterm year. CNN Senior Political Analyst & Reality Check host John Avlon dives deep into a new CNN-SSRS poll out that paints a picture of what issues Americans care about most these days, how confident they are in elections, and what people think about the Capitol insurrection. The data reveals some surprising and troubling trends. To learn more about how CNN protects...
Feb 11, 2022•10 min
Today President Biden visited Virginia to discuss a key component of his Build Back Better agenda – lowering prescription drug prices. CNN Senior Political Analyst & Reality Check host John Avlon explains why Biden is resurrecting legislation that Democrats failed to pass four months ago. Plus, this comes as a new CNN Poll shows that Americans are growing increasingly frustrated with Biden. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad ...
Feb 10, 2022•9 min
Republican Leaders Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy are at odds over the recent RNC censure of two GOP lawmakers. CNN Senior Political Analyst & Reality Check host John Avlon explains which Republicans are siding with McConnell and what they’re saying about the January 6th insurrection. With the midterms only months away, the last thing the GOP needs is another civil war over former president Donald Trump. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn m...
Feb 09, 2022•10 min
The Supreme Court allowed a controversial congressional map drawn by Alabama Republicans to remain in place Monday, putting the lower court’s ruling on hold. CNN Senior Political Analyst & Reality Check host John Avlon explains the court’s decision and what it means for the 2022 election year. However, this isn’t true across the board: the Ohio Supreme Court just rejected GOP-drawn maps again that disproportionately favored their candidates. To learn more about how CNN protects listener priv...
Feb 08, 2022•8 min
Today, Rep. Adam Kinzinger responded to the Republican National Committee censuring him last week. CNN Senior Political Analyst & Reality Check host John Avlon breaks down Kinzinger’s comments and what other Republicans had to say on the matter, like Marc Short. Plus, a bipartisan Senate group is making progress on reforming the law that former president Donald Trump tried to exploit on January 6th. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about...
Feb 07, 2022•8 min
The Republican National Committee voted to censure GOP Rep. Liz Cheney & Adam Kinzinger today for their work on the January 6th House select committee. CNN Capitol Hill Reporter Melanie Zanona breaks down the RNC’s motives and what this means for the two Republicans. The RNC’s message is clear – they stand behind former President Donald Trump. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 04, 2022•8 min
Dealing with many serious issues at once comes with the job of being the President of the United States. CNN’s Melanie Zanona explains that today was no different. President Joe Biden pivoted from one high-stakes issue to the next–the US Special Forces counterterrorism raid, the Russia-Ukraine situation and the anti-gun-violence strategy meeting in New York. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
Feb 03, 2022•8 min
Build Back Better as it stands now is “dead.” Those were Sen. Joe Manchin words and in a 50/50 Senate, those words can be considered the nail in the coffin. CNN Capitol Hill Reporter Melanie Zanona explains how difficult it has been for Democrats, especially for the Senate Majority Leader, to deliver on President Joe Biden’s agenda. Filling the Supreme Court vacancy is an opportunity to unite as a party, but anything can happen... Plus, fundraising numbers show the midterms are going to be inter...
Feb 02, 2022•7 min
It‘s no secret ex-President Donald Trump and some of his allies tried to subvert the results of the 2020 election. CNN’s Melanie Zanona breaks down new information that shows just how far they were willing to go. Plus, Trump’s comments at a rally Saturday and fundraising stats from last year show he isn’t going anywhere, even as the House select committee is closing in on Trump’s inner circle. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad c...
Feb 01, 2022•7 min
President Joe Biden has pledged to nominate a black woman to the Supreme Court after Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement. CNN’s Capitol Hill Reporter Melanie Zanona explains what Senators are saying about the timeline of the process and Biden’s potential picks. Plus, will a SCOTUS nomination be enough to save Biden’s sinking reputation with Democrats? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
Jan 31, 2022•8 min
A bridge collapsed in Pittsburgh hours before President Joe Biden was scheduled to discuss infrastructure in the area. The President chose to proceed with the trip, and visited the bridge while he was in the city. CNN’s Chris Cillizza explains why two prominent Pennsylvania Democrats were missing from today’s event. Plus, Biden’s trip to the steel city comes as he tries to fix his communication problem with the American public. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com...
Jan 28, 2022•7 min
Many anti-Trump Republicans are expected to attend a fundraiser for GOP Rep. Liz Cheney in March. CNN’s Chris Cillizza explains why this group may be part of the resistance, but they’re very much outnumbered. It’s Donald Trump’s party and they’re just part of it, whether they like it or not. Plus, the two major Republican leaders in office approach Trump’s unshakeable control over the party very differently. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more ...
Jan 27, 2022•9 min
Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire from the Supreme Court, allowing Biden the opportunity to appoint a new liberal justice. CNN’s Chris Cillizza explains how President Biden’s first nomination to the court will likely play out and why Democrats are under pressure to act fast. Plus, Cillizza dives into Breyer’s time on the court and highlights some notable moments from his career. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Jan 26, 2022•8 min
President Joe Biden had some choice words for a Fox News reporter yesterday... and didn’t realize he was speaking into a hot mic. CNN’s Chris Cillizza explains the context behind this incident and why it made headlines. Biden apologized to the reporter soon after–something former President Donald Trump almost never did. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 25, 2022•7 min
Over the weekend, the Arizona Democratic Party censured one of its own – Senator Kyrsten Sinema. On today’s CNN Political Briefing, The Point’s Chris Cillizza explains what this means and what it says about where Sinema stands with her own party. Many Democrats believe Sinema could be in trouble when seeking reelection... but Cillizza thinks it’s far too early to write her political obituary. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad ch...
Jan 24, 2022•7 min
Thanks to the Supreme Court, the House select committee investigating January 6th has all the legal documents former President Donald Trump tried to block. CNN Legal Analyst Joan Biskupic explains why the high court’s decision is clear in one way, but not another–how does executive privilege apply to a former president? Plus, the committee wants to talk to Ivanka Trump. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Jan 21, 2022•9 min
President Joe Biden was inaugurated exactly a year ago today. Biden admitted yesterday it’s been a challenging year, but one with “enormous progress” too. Do Americans agree? Do Democrats? We know how Republicans feel... CNN Congressional Reporter Daniella Diaz breaks down key challenges Biden’s faced this year: Covid-19, his domestic agenda, the economy, foreign affairs and more. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Jan 20, 2022•11 min
Senate Democrats are trying to pass legislation today on a big priority for the party: voting rights. However, Republicans are expected to block it, once again. CNN Congressional Reporter Daniella Diaz breaks down the debates today from both sides of the aisle over the legislation and the filibuster. Plus, President Joe Biden says the vote will show the American people who is with them and who is against them. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn mor...
Jan 19, 2022•9 min
On his very first day in office, Virginia’s new Governor Glenn Youngkin got rid of the state’s mask requirement in schools. CNN Capitol Hill reporter Daniella Diaz explains what was behind Youngkin’s decision and the immediate pushback that followed. Plus, will Youngkin’s focus on education become the model for other Republican campaigns in the 2022 midterms? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
Jan 18, 2022•7 min
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day–his family, the President, and the Vice President spent the day celebrating his legacy and pushing for Congress to pass voter and election reform legislation. CNN Congressional Reporter Daniella Diaz shares why this effort will likely be unsuccessful in the Senate. Plus, you’ll hear polling CNN’s Harry Enten gathered on how Americans’ views of Dr. King changed through history. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Lea...
Jan 17, 2022•9 min
Another Covid-related blow to President Joe Biden–the Supreme Court blocked his vaccine and testing requirement aimed at large businesses. CNN Legal Analyst Joan Biskupic explains why the conservative majority thought the rule was an overreach and why the liberal justices dissented. However, there was another vaccine mandate the Court did allow to go into effect... To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
Jan 14, 2022•9 min
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is now the third Republican lawmaker the select committee wants to talk to about January 6th. CNN Congressional Correspondent Ryan Nobles explains why the committee wants to hear from him and why his unwillingness to cooperate today doesn’t match up with what he said about cooperating last year. Will committee members subpoena their three colleagues? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices....
Jan 13, 2022•8 min
Should Republicans follow the Senate Minority Leader’s lead or former President Donald Trump’s? CNN’s GOP Reporter Gabby Orr explains why that answer isn’t as clear as it used to be lately. Trump keeps harping on the 2020 election results, while some Senate Republicans would rather move on. However, the grip Trump has on the House GOP remains tight. Plus, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy was asked to voluntarily cooperate with the select committee investigating the Capitol insurrection. To l...
Jan 12, 2022•9 min
The clock is ticking for Democrats to pass federal voting rights bills–President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris went to Georgia to underscore the importance of the issue. CNN Congressional Correspondent Ryan Nobles breaks down the speeches today and the growing criticism of Biden and Democrats... not just from the usual suspects, but from voting rights advocates too. Will the Senate go nuclear? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more ab...
Jan 11, 2022•9 min
