President-elect Joe Biden unveiled his diverse cabinet nominees today. David Chalian breaks down the stark contrast drawn with President Trump's first cabinet, and how after two and a half weeks of a stalled transition, the General Services Administration has finally ascertained President-elect Biden's win. Plus, President Trump pardons the Thanksgiving turkey, but could he have other pardons up his sleeve during his final days in office? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, vi...
Nov 24, 2020•11 min
As President-elect Biden unveils his first Cabinet nominees, President Trump faces a critical week in his last-ditch effort to cling to power. David Chalian breaks down Biden’s new picks and this week’s critical certification deadlines for key states. Plus, why Trump is unlikely to concede the election as long as he can keep his fundraising numbers up. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 23, 2020•10 min
As President Trump continues to put himself above the country, more Republicans are telling him to concede. David Chalian discusses what effect that will have, plus Biden showing he is on the job by meeting with top Democratic lawmakers. And with the year closing and no Covid-19 relief bill in sight, the Treasury Secretary has decided to let important Federal Reserve emergency lending programs expire. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about y...
Nov 20, 2020•10 min
In a bizarre scene, Rudy Giuliani and the Trump legal team host a press conference promoting wild election conspiracy theories. David Chalian reacts to that as well as how despite the chaos, President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris are doing their best to informally proceed with their transition. Plus, will continuing to question the results in the Georgia presidential election hurt the GOP in the Senate runoffs? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/p...
Nov 19, 2020•9 min
As President-elect Biden's team continues sounding the alarm about a delayed transition, the sitting U.S. president is trying to steal the election. David Chalian explains President Trump's failing election challenges and the latest on the Wisconsin recount and the Georgia audit. Plus , Nancy Pelosi was chosen again by Democrats to lead their caucus... and offered a clue about her future. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choice...
Nov 18, 2020•10 min
Senator Lindsay Graham allegedly urged Georgia's Secretary of State to remove ballots amid the ongoing hand recount in the state. David Chalian breaks down why Graham is trying to do President Trump's bidding despite no real hope for a changed outcome in the election. Plus, President-elect Biden's intelligence briefing hurdles, and what Biden's new administration might look like. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Nov 17, 2020•10 min
Still no concession from President Trump to President-elect Joe Biden's election win, and the current administration has stopped a necessary transition process from going forward. David Chalian breaks down the devastating impact this could have on national security especially during a pandemic. Plus Biden's plan to deal with the economy and the coronavirus crises. Finally, former President Obama shares his thoughts on President Trump's state of denial. To learn more about how CNN protects listen...
Nov 16, 2020•10 min
There is a lot disinformation swirling around the election results, so CNN fact checker Daniel Dale is here to weed through the lies and debunk claims made by the President and other Republicans. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 13, 2020•8 min
Republican support for President Trump's baseless election claims may be wavering. David Chalian breaks down the growing list of GOP lawmakers who show signs acknowledging President-elect Biden and takes you through Biden's first major West Wing appointment. Plus, key revelations from former President Obama's new memoir. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 12, 2020•10 min
As President Trump does a public event for the first time in a week, President-elect Biden looks to move forward with the transition. David Chalian breaks down the President’s ongoing assault on democracy and Biden’s top contenders for his administration. Plus, as votes are still being counted, the latest on where the uncalled states stand. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 11, 2020•10 min
President-Elect Biden says he's not worried about President Trump refusing to concede the election. CNN Political Director, David Chalian, explains how the GOP is enabling the President and the resistance Biden could face within his own divided Democratic ranks. Plus, the Supreme Court hears a critical case on the future of the Affordable Care Act To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 10, 2020•10 min
President-elect Biden is moving ahead with the presidential transition, even as President Trump refuses to concede. CNN Political Director, David Chalian, breaks down Biden’s plans to change the country’s coronavirus response and Trump’s strategy for his final days in office. Plus, all eyes are on Georgia, as the two senate runoff races hold the balance of power in the United States Senate. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choi...
Nov 09, 2020•9 min
CNN can project that Democratic candidate Joe Biden has been elected the 46th President of the United States, defeating Republican incumbent Donald Trump. His running mate, Kamala Harris, has become the first woman and first person of color to be elected vice president. David Chalian walks you through their path to the White House and what challenges lie ahead. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...
Nov 07, 2020•6 min
Democratic candidate Former Vice President Joe Biden has been elected the 46th President of the United States, defeating Republican incumbent 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
Nov 07, 2020•3 min
In what feels like a never-ending presidential contest, CNN fact checker Daniel Dale is here to help us sort fact from fiction. Today, Daniel examines President Trump's false claims about the voting process and legitimacy of this election. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 06, 2020•7 min
The country continues to wait for all votes to be counted in what’s turning out to be an extremely close presidential race. David Chalian explains what we’re waiting for and when we could have answers. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 05, 2020•6 min
The election is still in the balance as we wait for all the votes to be counted. On this CNN Political Briefing David Chalian looks at both candidates' paths to the presidency. Plus, what President Trump has already indicated about a legal battle over ballots. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 04, 2020•6 min
Election Day continues as we wait for all the votes to be counted. On this special edition of the CNN Political Briefing David Chalian tells you where the race stands and what to look for in the hours and days ahead. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 04, 2020•5 min
With over 100 million early votes already cast, David Chalian breaks down what it could mean and what to expect going into election night. Plus, why there is no greater moment for America than the chance for people to use their voice. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 03, 2020•9 min
Early voting totals passing total 2016 turnout in some dates, and election day isn't until tomorrow. David Chalian breaks down President Trump's and Former Vice President Biden's closing arguments, and how both candidates still have a path to victory. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 02, 2020•9 min
CNN fact checker Daniel Dale is here to help us sort fact from fiction during the last full week of the presidential election. Today, Daniel examines President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden’s closing messages. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 30, 2020•8 min
This state isn't big enough for the both of them... With President Trump and Joe Biden both campaigning in Florida today, David Chalian explains why the sunshine state matters so much in this election. Plus, two rulings from the Supreme Court about mail-in ballots and a tough day for some Republican senators trying to keep their seats. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 29, 2020•10 min
With six days to go, Joe Biden maintains a massive lead in the latest CNN national poll. Join David Chalian as he explains what those numbers mean for the path to 270 electoral votes. Plus, the President’s campaign continues to be dominated by coronavirus, and new record shattering early voting numbers. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 28, 2020•10 min
In the final week before the election, President Trump is focusing on key midwestern states he won four years ago, while Joe Biden is venturing outside his comfort zone to Georgia. David Chalian explains what each candidate's campaign schedules and where they choose to spend their time reveals about the path to the 270 electoral votes. Plus, Biden’s closing message on unity and healing, and the Supreme Court makes a decision about mail-in ballots that could signal what’s to come post-election. T...
Oct 27, 2020•10 min
A little over one week to election day, and the President is barnstorming the key state of Pennsylvania as his Vice President campaigns despite a virus outbreak on his staff. David Chalian breaks down a busy day on the trail, plus record-breaking early voting numbers, and the confirmation of Amy Coney Barret to the Supreme Court. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 26, 2020•9 min
Less than two weeks from Election Day, Joe Biden and Donald Trump faced-off for the final general election presidential debate of 2020. Our resident CNN fact checker Daniel Dale is here to keep us honest about what's true or false from this week’s 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 23, 2020•10 min
Tonight is the last chance the Presidential candidates have to make their case to the American people on the biggest stage. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses what to expect from the final debate. Plus, a surprise federal government announcement that Russia and Iran have been meddling in the US election. And finally, former President Barack Obama’s scathing rebuke of his successor in his return to the campaign trail. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.co...
Oct 22, 2020•10 min
In the final stretch of the presidential campaign, CNN Political Director, David Chalian, breaks down President Trump’s closing message to voters and Joe Biden’s significant advantage over the President. Plus, the first lady’s absence from the campaign trail. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 21, 2020•9 min
Democrats score a big court victory on Pennsylvania’s mail-in ballot rules. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses what that means in the key swing state. Plus, will the Debate Commission’s new rule to mute candidates during their opponent’s initial responses work? And finally, Biden gets more endorsements from longtime Republicans. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 20, 2020•9 min
With 15 days left before Election Day, part of President Trump's strategy seems to be attacking Dr. Fauci, even as GOP Senators distance themselves. David Chalian explains that, plus the tepid optimism from the White House that a deal can be reached on the stimulus bill in time for November 3rd. Also, early voting is at an all-time high in the critical state of Florida. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Oct 19, 2020•9 min