CNN Political Reporter Daniel Dale has fact checked every false statement from Donald Trump since 2016. In this episode, he takes you through his process, explains some of the President's biggest "tells," and breaks down two important fact checks from this week. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 04, 2020•8 min
Joe Biden travels to Kenosha, Wisconsin to visit with Jacob Blake’s family, just days after President Trump made the same trip. Today, CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses the difference between those visits. Plus, President Trump seems to suggest that people should vote twice and threatens withholding federal funds from cities with Democratic leaders for allowing “violence in their streets." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about ...
Sep 03, 2020•7 min
Brand new CNN Poll numbers show that the race for the White House has not really shifted following both party’s convention. But, as CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks it down, there are some troubling numbers for President Trump. Plus, Joe Biden’s jaw-dropping fundraising record in the month of August and the politics of COVID trips up prominent politicians. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...
Sep 02, 2020•8 min
President Trump is in Kenosha, Wisconsin stoking fear and division following the police shooting a Black man, Jacob Blake, as well as the shooting of several protestors by a Trump supporter. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks that down, plus why results from election night in November will skew in Trump’s favor initially, but will likely trend towards Biden as absentee and early ballot votes are counted. And why a Kennedy might lose in a Massachusetts election for the first time. To lea...
Sep 01, 2020•9 min
In an effort to distract from his poor handling of the coronavirus, President Trump is pointing to the riots and unrest across the country and blaming his rival, former Vice President Joe Biden. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks this down, plus the new pro-Trump super PAC pushing his “law and order” message, as well as former Trump adviser Michael Flynn maybe getting his get out of jail free card revoked. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Lear...
Aug 31, 2020•8 min
The RNC may be over, but did the Trump campaign accomplish its goals and chip away at the image voters have of Joe Biden? CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks that down, plus why Trump and Pence have set their sights on Minnesota and Michigan as they get back on the campaign trail. He also discusses how the Presidential candidates have interacted with Jacob Blake Sr., the father of the unarmed Black man who was shot seven times by Kenosha, Wisconsin police. To learn more about how CNN pro...
Aug 28, 2020•9 min
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, which granted women the right to vote, we are sharing the stories of women who broke barriers in politics. In today’s episode we look at the contributions of current Congresswoman Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American and queer women elected to the United States Congress. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 28, 2020•5 min
What move is the president going to make with his party’s re-nomination acceptance speech tonight? CNN Political Director David Chalian shares what to expect from the final night of the RNC. Plus, Speaker Nancy Pelosi says there should be no presidential debates this fall, while the White House responds to the protests by NBA players. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 27, 2020•8 min
How will the police shooting of yet another unarmed black man in Kenosha, Wisconsin and the deadly protests in its wake affect the 2020 election? CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down how each political party framed police brutality in their pitch to voters. He also examines how the GOP is trying to chip away at Biden’s support with Black men and how Vice President Pence will go after his predecessor in his convention speech tonight. To learn more about how CNN protects listener priva...
Aug 26, 2020•9 min
Night 1 of the RNC laid out the plan to re-election that Republicans are hoping for, as well as the deficits they're trying to overcome. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what we can expect for the rest of the convention, plus Secretary of State Pompeo's norm-shattering decision to give his convention speech during a diplomatic trip, and the possible political implications of the Wisconsin protest aftermath of Jacob Blake's shooting. To learn more about how CNN protects listener p...
Aug 25, 2020•8 min
Today marks the first night of the Republican convention, and the stakes are high as President Trump sets out to explain why he deserves another four years. CNN's Political Director David Chalian, breaks down what we can expect, plus the politicization of a controversial coronavirus cure, and Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' first joint television interview. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...
Aug 24, 2020•8 min
Joe Biden closes the Democratic Convention with a powerful speech outlining his vision for the campaign. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks that down and previews next week's Republican Convention. Plus, the Postmaster General in the hot seat on Capitol Hill. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 21, 2020•9 min
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, which granted women the right to vote, we are sharing the stories of women who broke barriers in politics. In today’s episode we look back on the life and legacy of Geraldine Ferraro, the first woman to run for Vice President on a major party ticket in the 1984 election. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 21, 2020•7 min
On the final night of this year’s Democratic Convention, former Vice President Biden faces the task of reintroducing himself despite having been in public life for 50 years. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian as he discusses the final night of the 2020 convention. Plus, the ad wars between the Trump and Biden campaigns and the President's former adviser Steve Bannon is indicted on fraud charges. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about ...
Aug 20, 2020•8 min
A night of powerful women and big names are set to speak at the DNC, including Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian for his insights on what you can expect from the third night of the convention. Plus, after months of undermining voting by mail, the president’s trying to save face with his most recent message about mail-in ballots to his supporters and a new bipartisan Senate report says 2016 Russian election interference was not a hoax. To ...
Aug 19, 2020•8 min
President Trump is clearly bothered by Michelle Obama's stunning rebuke at the DNC. Today, CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks that down and shares his insights on what you can expect from the second night of the convention. Plus, a new CNN national poll highlights Americans' concerns about casting and counting ballots this fall. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 18, 2020•8 min
Welcome to the CNN Political Briefing. Today, CNN's Political Director David Chalian breaks down the first ever virtual Democratic Convention kicking off, and what to look for the rest of this week. Plus, Speaker Pelosi takes action to protect the post office and President Trump is doing some serious counter programming this week To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 17, 2020•8 min
What you need to know, every weekday, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 11, 2020•3 min