As more general elections contests are solidifying, one trend is emerging – will voters follow former President Donald Trump and choose election deniers as leaders? CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down reporting of how many states have Republicans running down ballots that have expressed 2020 election doubt, and what that could mean for future elections. One primary to watch next week is in Wyoming, where Congresswoman Liz Cheney faces a tough reelection against a Trump-backed challe...
Aug 11, 2022•9 min
A federal and state investigation into two separate matters involving former President Donald Trump escalated this week. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how they’ve caused Trump and the GOP to politically seize on investigators’ silence. Could we see a Trump 2024 announcement before the midterms? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 10, 2022•8 min
The FBI searched former President Donald Trump’s home in Mar-a-Lago as part of its investigation into whether he mishandled presidential documents. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what we know – and don’t know – about the investigation so far, and how Republicans are reacting. In typical Trump fashion, the former president is trying to use the situation to his political advantage ahead of a potential 2024 run. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/...
Aug 09, 2022•10 min
After months of back and forth, Democrats in the Senate finally passed a massive climate, health and tax bill. CNN’s Political Director David Chalian explained the steps it took to reach a deal and what initiatives made it into the final agreement. Will the legislative win be enough to give Democrats a boost before the midterm elections? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 08, 2022•10 min
President Joe Biden has scored some major wins this week on economic, domestic, and international fronts. CNN Political Director David Chalian ticks through each of them, including today's robust jobs numbers, the progress on Democrats' spending bill, and the successful drone strike that took out a terrorist leader. However, Americans are still suffering from high inflation, and Biden is suffering in the polls partly as a result. Will these wins make a difference in voters' eyes? To learn more a...
Aug 05, 2022•11 min
Democrats, and even some Republicans, have been critical of the Department of Justice's pace in its 2020 election criminal probe. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains recent moves from the DOJ that signal its investigation has reached former President Donald Trump inner circle at the White House. As Trump's former White House aides are subpoenaed by a federal grand jury, Attorney General Merrick Garland maintains no one is above the law. Plus, more information is coming about how federa...
Aug 04, 2022•10 min
Voters in Kansas have chosen to protect the right to abortion in the state – what does this mean for November’s midterm elections? CNN Political Director David Chalian dissects the results in Kansas last night, and breaks down what the Biden administration is doing in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. This result in Kansas coincides with polling on the issue, but that hasn’t stopped other states from considering laws that restrict access to abortion. To learn more...
Aug 03, 2022•12 min
It’s the first round of midterm primary elections today since the summer hiatus – voters in five states head to the polls. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down two themes to watch in key races tonight – democracy and abortion rights. Kansas will hold its first vote on abortion since the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade ruling. Arizona and Michigan have down ballot races where 2020 election deniers are running in GOP primaries. Plus, three out of the 11 Republican members of Congress who v...
Aug 02, 2022•11 min
The Senate's August recess is quickly approaching. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the latest on the climate, energy, and healthcare spending bill Democrats are trying to pass along party lines, as well as the progress on the stalled legislation that will help veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. Republicans are claiming the spending bill will make the economy worse, and want to vote on accounting amendments to advance the veterans' healthcare bill. To learn more about how CNN p...
Aug 01, 2022•10 min
The US and China have a complicated relationship and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s possible trip to Taiwan is the latest reason why. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why China is threatening to retaliate, and what President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart spoke about this week. Both Washington and Beijing are watching what is happening with Russia’s war in Ukraine very closely for different reasons. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Le...
Jul 29, 2022•9 min
After a year of back and forth, Senator Joe Manchin and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reached a deal on an economic and climate spending bill. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what’s in the bill, how the President feels about it, and what unknowns remain for its passage. There’s one Democratic Senator who hasn’t made her stance clear on this deal yet. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...
Jul 28, 2022•10 min
As Americans struggle with high inflation, the White House and the Federal Reserve is getting a better idea of how the economy is doing this week with a series of reports coming out. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why the Fed raised interest rates again and what that could mean about a possible recession. Regardless, Americans don’t feel too hot about the economy and even members of Biden’s own party don’t think he should run again in 2024. To learn more about how CNN protects lis...
Jul 27, 2022•9 min
Former President Donald Trump makes his return to the nation’s capital for the first time since he left office where he focused on law-and-order policies. CNN Political Director David Chalian points out Trump’s speech came right after his former Vice President Mike Pence made his own speech. Both men are in the 2024 presidential political conversation – a new CNN poll has some new insight into how voters feel about their roles on January 6, 2021 and about the idea of Trump running again. To lear...
Jul 26, 2022•10 min
Former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence are having dueling events as they both consider 2024 runs. CNN’s Kristen Holmes explains their recent schedules and why they’re going to the same places, but not together. Pence is offering his vision for the party, while Trump continues to focus on 2020 election lies – a preview of what a primary between them could look like. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad ch...
Jul 25, 2022•8 min
A federal jury found former Trump adviser Steve Bannon guilty of contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the January 6 House select committee. CNN Politics Editor-at-Large Chris Cillizza breaks down the verdict, last night’s committee hearing, and campaign events in Arizona. They all have one thing in common: 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...
Jul 22, 2022•9 min
The January 6 House select committee holds another hearing tonight in primetime, which is expected to be about what former President Donald Trump did and didn’t do as the Capitol riot unfolded that day. CNN Politics Editor-at-Large Chris Cillizza breaks down all the latest reporting on what to expect tonight, and what’s happening in a DC courtroom with former Trump adviser Steve Bannon. Plus, an update on where the Department of Justice’s January 6 criminal investigation stands. To learn more ab...
Jul 21, 2022•8 min
Maryland held primary elections yesterday where voters chose their Republican candidate for governor, while the votes are still being counted on the Democratic side. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the political strategy behind Democrats supporting the GOP candidate who is a 2020 election denier. Democrats think their play will pay off in the long run, but could it backfire? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choice...
Jul 20, 2022•9 min
Voters don’t think candidates in either party have their priorities straight ahead of the midterm elections. That’s just one of the findings CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down from a new CNN/SSRS poll. He also explains how Democrats gained some enthusiasm ground among voters, but Republicans still have an edge. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 19, 2022•9 min
A new poll from CNN/SSRS spells bad news for President Joe Biden and Democrats. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down just how badly people are feeling about the economy and inflation. Democrats are sounding the alarm and Republicans keep reminding people who’s in charge. All this as Biden’s economic agenda is held up in Congress. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 18, 2022•10 min
After taking a break post-stroke, John Fetterman is back on the campaign trail - and the Pennsylvania Senate race is heating up. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how Fetterman's supporters are reacting, what his GOP rival Dr. Mehmet Oz has to say - and why we’re hearing from Snooki. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 15, 2022•9 min
One thing seems to be clear: former President Donald Trump will run for office again. The question now is when will he announce? CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the divide inside the Republican party over this potential announcement. Should he do it before the midterms or after? Some in the GOP think it will be a distraction; others think he’ll be able to turn out the base in November. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about ...
Jul 14, 2022•9 min
A key inflation measure out today confirms inflation is still on the rise, when the White House and the Federal Reserve want to see the opposite. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the latest data and what the Biden administration wants Democrats in Congress to do to address high costs for Americans. On the other hand, Republicans argue their policies are the reason the US is in the situation. Inflation surged at an unexpectedly high rate, so the Fed might have to risk recession to...
Jul 13, 2022•9 min
In its seventh public hearing today, the January 6 House select committee zeroed in on the alleged direct connection between former President Donald Trump and far-right, extremist groups as the mob gathered that day. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the hearing highlights, including public testimony from a Capitol rioter and a former right-wing militia member. Plus, you’ll hear firsthand accounts from many people who were in the infamous Oval Office meeting held by Trump’s inner ...
Jul 12, 2022•15 min
Recent polling show Americans are worried about the country’s direction – and that could spell trouble for Democrats in both the midterm elections and in 2024. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains what issues Americans are worried about the most, what’s causing them, and why rising Democratic stars aren’t throwing their hats into the 2024 presidential race at this point. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Jul 11, 2022•9 min
President Joe Biden signed an executive order today aimed at protecting abortion rights, but recognizes there's more to be done. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the executive order, and how abortion access will differ state-to-state, depending on the political balances of power. Biden is predicting this will be the issue that gets Democrats, and women especially, to the ballot box this November. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more...
Jul 08, 2022•10 min
As the White House and Democrats in Congress gear up for midterms in November, many in the party fear the West Wing's lack of urgency and authority will make their midterms problems worse than they already are. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what top Democrats' concerns are from Capitol Hill to inside the White House. They tell CNN they were especially frustrated when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/...
Jul 07, 2022•9 min
Former President Donald Trump’s White House Counsel Pat Cipollone is expected to comply with the January 6 House select committee’s subpoena and testify this week. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why this is a big get and why the committee wants to hear from him again. The panel’s investigation continues with another public hearing scheduled for next week. Plus, will the Justice Department make any moves? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy ...
Jul 06, 2022•8 min
Midterm primary season isn't even over yet, but that doesn''t mean Republicans and Democrats aren't laying the groundwork for potential presidential campaigns. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down some signs that Republican Governor Ron DeSantis could shift political gears after November, and why California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom is already stirring the 2024 pot. Plus, the former embattled President is antsy to make an announcement of his own. To learn more about how CNN pr...
Jul 05, 2022•9 min
After Cassidy Hutchinson’s explosive public testimony this week, sources say she told the January 6 House select committee she was one of the cooperating witnesses Trump world sought to influence. CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes breaks down the latest fallout from this week’s hearing, including new reporting about disputes with some of what the former Trump White House aide said, and who the committee wants to hear from again. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com...
Jul 01, 2022•9 min
The Supreme Court ended one of the most controversial terms the nation has seen in decades by swearing in a new justice and issuing some consequential decisions. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic appointment and the continued fallout from the court’s major decisions on climate change, immigration and abortion. President Joe Biden had some strong opinions about the conservative-leaning court today and said Senate Democrats should go nuclear in re...
Jun 30, 2022•10 min
