History has been made, again. The House has impeached President Trump for inciting the insurrection at the US Capitol last week, making him the first President to be impeached twice. David Chalian reacts to the vote, examines the motivations of the Republicans who broke rank, and tells you what will happen next. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 13, 2021•7 min
After being banned from social media and staying out of the public eye for days following the fatal US Capitol siege, President Donald Trump speaks out. David Chalian reacts to his complete lack of accountability and explains the political calculations facing Republicans on the eve of the President's second impeachment vote. Plus, planned "armed protests" nationwide are raising safety concerns for Biden's inauguration. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy ...
Jan 12, 2021•9 min
David Chalian discusses everything you need to know about the resolution to impeach President Trump introduced by House Democrats today and why President-Elect Biden has an impeachment problem. Plus, although some Republicans have called for Trump to step down, the GOP seems divided on how to proceed after the events of last week… with many Republicans still refusing to hold Trump accountable. And finally, in light of last week’s events, Biden’s inauguration theme will be "America United." To le...
Jan 11, 2021•10 min
Democrats are poised to impeach President Trump for a second time before his term ends in less than two weeks - which would make him the only President to be impeached twice. David Chalian explains the politics of impeachment and the continued fallout within the Republican Party after the siege on the US Capitol this week. Plus, Biden's new plan to speed the vaccine rollout. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
Jan 08, 2021•9 min
David Chalian discusses the aftermath of yesterday’s disturbing events and the possibility of invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump from office. Plus, despite Trump’s attempts to stall the process, President-elect Biden was officially certified as the 46th President of the U.S. and announced his picks for the Department of Justice today. And finally, Chalian takes a further look at how law enforcement utterly failed to control the chaos that erupted yesterday. To learn more about...
Jan 07, 2021•10 min
A scene that no one expected to ever see and yet one that was completely predictable: an insurrection with rioters breaching the Capitol as lawmakers did their constitutional duty to certify President-elect Joe Biden's victory. David Chalian explains the events leading up to a mob storming the Capitol and how the President and his allies' efforts to overthrow the election enabled it. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Jan 06, 2021•11 min
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for... election day in Georgia! David Chalian discusses what we can expect to see in the Georgia Senate runoff elections and why those races are so crucial. Plus, President Trump’s final test of loyalty will play out tomorrow at the official electoral college vote… and all eyes are on Vice President Pence. Buckle up, it's going to be a wild 48 hours. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choice...
Jan 05, 2021•11 min
President Trump's assault on democracy...caught on tape. CNN Political Director David Chalian goes inside the President pushing the Georgia Secretary of State to "find" votes and how it clashes with the very oath of office elected officials take. He also explains the impact the president's conspiracy theories could have on the Georgia Senate runoffs and the future of the Republican party. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choice...
Jan 04, 2021•11 min
With Senate control hanging in the balance, all eyes are on Georgia leading up to the runoff elections on January 5th. In the fourth episode of our five-part series, we take a closer look at the state of play in both races, the record-breaking early voting and fundraising numbers, and the political calculations at play. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 30, 2020•12 min
On today’s episode, David Chalian discusses how the vague comments from Mitch McConnell might affect the $2000 stimulus checks that President Trump and Democrats are pushing for. Plus, both Georgia Republican Senators running for reelection in the runoffs gave their support for the $2000 checks today, but it’s unclear if there will be enough Republican Senators on board. And finally, President-elect Joe Biden is frustrated that his transition team keeps facing roadblocks from the Trump administr...
Dec 29, 2020•10 min
After days of delay, President Trump signs the coronavirus relief bill. CNN's Political Director, David Chalian, breaks down the politics of the President’s delay and Congress' attempt to override Trump's veto on the defense bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act. Plus, with the Georgia runoff elections one week away, why GOP senators are breathing a huge sigh of relief. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Dec 28, 2020•12 min
With less than a month left in the Trump presidency, David Chalian takes a step back and looks at what the future could hold for President Trump after he leaves office. Here's a hint: he's not going anywhere. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 23, 2020•9 min
President-elect Biden has laid out an extensive policy agenda to tackle the problems facing the country. In this special edition of the CNN Political Briefing, David Chalian takes a look at Biden’s positions on climate, foreign policy, and health care. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 22, 2020•9 min
With Senate control hanging in the balance, all eyes are on Georgia leading up to the runoff elections on January 5th. In the third episode of our five-part series on the Georgia Senate runoffs, CNN Political Director David Chalian takes a closer look at the second pair of candidates running: Incumbent Republican Kelly Loeffler and Democratic challenger Rev. Raphael Warnock. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
Dec 21, 2020•10 min
With Senate control hanging in the balance, all eyes are on Georgia leading up to the runoff elections on January 5th. In the second episode of our five-part series on the Georgia Senate runoffs, CNN Political Director David Chalian takes a closer look at two of the candidates running: Republican David Perdue and Democrat Jon Ossoff. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 18, 2020•9 min
Pandemic deaths pass another grim milestone while the government also faces a widespread hack perpetrated by Russia. David Chalian discusses how despite these major crises, President Trump’s attention is elsewhere. Plus, Biden's pick for Attorney General is complicated by a federal probe into the President-elect’s son. And finally, how the potential stimulus deal is playing Georgia Senate runoff races. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about ...
Dec 17, 2020•8 min
The American people have been waiting months for Congress to reach an agreement on a stimulus bill, and it looks like that day may be here... and it could mean more money in your pocket. David Chalian discusses what factors are pushing the relief deal forward and what could possibly hold it up. Plus, President-Elect Biden’s nomination of Pete Buttigieg would make him the first openly gay cabinet secretary… and prepare him for a future run for office? And finally, President Trump has a meeting wi...
Dec 16, 2020•9 min
Republicans, like Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, are finally acknowledging Biden’s win... but President Trump still hasn't come to terms with reality. David Chalian discusses the aftermath of yesterday's electoral college vote that confirmed President-elect Biden’s victory. Plus, will Congress finally agree on the long overdue stimulus bill before time runs out? And finally, President-elect Biden travelled to Georgia to campaign for the Democratic candidates in the upcoming Senate runof...
Dec 15, 2020•8 min
The 538 electors who make up the Electoral College gathered today in all 50 states and the District of Columbia to formally cast their votes for president. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how this year, the normally overlooked vote is an important reality check on the President's election denials. Plus, President-elect Biden is expected to mark the moment with a speech... will he seize an opportunity to start fulfilling his promise to restore the soul of the nation? To learn more a...
Dec 14, 2020•8 min
With Senate control in the balance, all eyes are on Georgia leading up to the runoff elections on January 5th. Over the next four weeks, we will explore why these two Senate races matter so much and the consequences for President-elect Joe Biden's next four years. In today's episode, CNN's Senior Political Reporter Nia-Malika Henderson, breaks down how and why we got here, who is running, what the voting will look like, and what this all means for the country. To learn more about how CNN protect...
Dec 11, 2020•8 min
Despite the US reaching a tragic milestone yesterday where over 3,000 people died from the pandemic, President Trump is still focused on overturning President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. Senior Political Reporter Nia-Malika Henderson discusses that, as well as how millions of Americans are struggling to pay their bills as unemployment rises and stimulus talks stall. Plus, President-elect Biden is heading down to Georgia to campaign for Democrats in the much-anticipated Senate runoffs. To learn mo...
Dec 10, 2020•10 min
Recent cabinet picks have put President-elect Biden's philosophy in choosing his team on full display: personal history, diversity, and experience. CNN Political Reporter Dan Merica discusses that, plus President Trump's new fixation on Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s baseless lawsuit against four states that helped Biden win the election. And, Georgia Republican Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue throw their weight behind President Trump’s election fraud conspiracies. To learn more ab...
Dec 09, 2020•8 min
President-elect Biden made history by nominating General Lloyd Austin to be the first black man to lead the Department of Defense, but it looks like there will be some obstacles before he’s confirmed. CNN Political Reporter Dan Merica explains that, plus tells you what "safe harbor day" means and why it might finally force President Trump to put an end to his election fraud charade. Plus, as the UK begins vaccinating its people, President Trump and President-elect Biden have two dueling events o...
Dec 08, 2020•9 min
As President-elect Joe Biden unveils his Covid-19 Advisory Board, President Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani becomes the latest in Trump's orbit to test positive for the coronavirus. CNN National Correspondent, Kristen Holmes breaks it all down, plus Attorney General Bill Barr considers leaving his post before Trump's term ends. Also, the GOP is concerned that the president's behavior could put the Georgia senate races at risk. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/pri...
Dec 07, 2020•9 min
After arguably the worst week of the pandemic to date in the US, President-elect Joe Biden makes a request of the American people: Wear masks for his first 100 days in office. CNN Political Reporter Dan Merica discusses how Biden’s mask initiative shows a striking difference between his plans to control the virus and President Trump’s. Plus, how a worse than expected jobs report puts pressure on Congress to pass a stimulus package. And finally, as President Trump heads to Georgia to campaign for...
Dec 04, 2020•8 min
The US had its worst day of the pandemic yet, but President Trump still made the time to give a 46-minute speech full of lies about the election. CNN Political Reporter Dan Merica explains the Trump administration's dereliction of duty, as well as how all of Biden's big plans for his presidency are on hold until he can get the virus under control. Plus, what to expect from President-elect Biden and Vice-President Elect Kamala Harris’s first joint interview since the election tonight with CNN’s J...
Dec 03, 2020•7 min
President Trump's time in office is winding down, but the push for pardons is heating up. CNN Political Reporter Dan Merica dives into those asking the President for a pardon... and who he may be considering pardoning preemptively. Plus, as pressure increases on Biden to select a person of color for Attorney General, the current AG William Barr adds another complication to the pick. And finally, Trump made it clear at a White House Christmas party that we have not seen the last of him. To learn ...
Dec 02, 2020•7 min
Will President Trump’s continued bashing of his fellow Republicans cost the GOP in Georgia and beyond? CNN Political Reporter Dan Merica discusses that, as well as how Trump’s sudden push for emergency vaccine approval might be for his own image more than anything else. Plus, a bipartisan stimulus plan is announced, but will it actually lead to anything? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...
Dec 01, 2020•10 min
President-elect Joe Biden's barrier-breaking staff picks continue with his communications and economic teams. Kristen Holmes explains how Biden seems to be making good on his campaign promise to have a diverse staff. Plus, President Trump continues to lie about the election as his enablers egg him on, and finally, Biden shows the stark difference between him and Trump when it comes to transparency about his health. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Lear...
Nov 30, 2020•8 min
In his first interview to air since the official transition began, President-elect Joe Biden sat down to set expectations about his administration. Nia-Malika Henderson explains the tough job Biden will have appeasing progressives while making room for Republicans. Plus, the Republican in-fighting wages on in Georgia, and finally, President Trump weighs the possibility of pardoning former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.co...
Nov 25, 2020•9 min
