Incompetence by the New York City Board of Elections has thrown the New York City mayoral race into turmoil...at a time when voting and elections are already under fire. David Chalian explains how the NYC Board's mistakes contribute to the erosion of public’s trust in elections nationwide. Plus, the House has voted to establish a select committee to investigate the January 6th attack after Republicans blocked an earlier bipartisan effort. And finally, despite warnings of civil conflict in the re...
Jun 30, 2021•10 min
In an effort to leave the Washington infrastructure drama behind him, today President Biden visited Wisconsin to tout the merits of the plan for middle class families. David Chalian explains what the hold up in Congress is, plus former President Obama's swipe at former President Donald Trump as he pushes to protect voting rights. Finally, LA County in now encouraging people to wear masks again regardless of vaccination status, showing that the Delta variant of the coronavirus could slow down the...
Jun 29, 2021•10 min
It's been less than a week, and already the administration is walking back botched messaging on infrastructure. David Chalian explains why things are still on shaky ground even after last week's bipartisan deal, plus President Trump returns to the campaign trail even as he fends of potential criminal charges. Finally, the 2024 presidential race is already here for Republican presidential hopefuls in Iowa. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more abo...
Jun 28, 2021•9 min
As Pride month comes to a close, President Biden has a chance to lead the most pro-LGBTQ administration ever... but politics may offer some hurdles. David Chalian explains the history of Pride month celebrations, this administration’s LGBTQ achievements so far, and how Senate politics will likely get in the way of legislative progress. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 25, 2021•10 min
After months of negotiations, President Biden and a group of bipartisan Senators have finally made a deal on infrastructure. David Chalian explains what it means for the President that compromise may not be completely dead in Washington. Plus, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces a select committee to investigate the January 6th insurrection, and in a move that may quell Republican attacks on her handling of the immigration crisis, Vice President Harris announces a trip to the border. To learn m...
Jun 24, 2021•10 min
President Biden unveils a plan to tackle gun violence and violent crime as crime rates rise across the country. David Chalian breaks down this next political battlefront for Democrats and what the Biden administration is going to do about it. Plus, politics in New York may be able to tell us a larger story about the direction of the Democratic party. And finally, despite recent defeats, the fight for voting rights is far from over for Democrats. To learn more about how CNN protects listener priv...
Jun 23, 2021•9 min
Democrats' major voting rights legislation is doomed... but in a small victory, moderate Senator Joe Manchin sticks with his party. David Chalian explores what it means that President Biden didn't put his muscle behind this effort, plus how time is running out on what the administration is actually focusing on, infrastructure, as bipartisan talks drag on. And finally, although the White House is on track to fall short of its 4th of July vaccine goal, the Biden administration says there is still ...
Jun 22, 2021•10 min
It's the week before the Senate goes on recess, and its crunch time for two of President Biden's critical agenda items: Voting rights and infrastructure. David Chalian previews the President’s to-do list, plus the New York City mayoral race shifts into high gear as early voting ends. And finally, the Biden administration pushes to make the child tax credit a permanent fixture in America even as inflation concerns mount. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy...
Jun 21, 2021•10 min
Last year on Juneteenth, the country was in the middle of a sweeping protest movement sparked by the murder of George Floyd. This year, President Biden signed legislation marking this historic day as a national holiday. On today’s CNN Political Briefing, Brandon Tensley explains this history behind Juneteenth, what else has changed since last year’s racial reckoning, and what progress still needs to be made. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more ...
Jun 18, 2021•9 min
Today, the majority conservative Supreme Court dismissed a Republican led challenge to the Affordable Care Act. David Chalian explains the significance of the Supreme Court's decision and why it’s a huge win for Democrats. Plus, promising progress on infrastructure negotiations as Senators from both sides show their support. Finally, Senator Joe Manchin is offering new life to the fight for voting rights, with proposals that have been endorsed by Democrat Stacey Abrams. To learn more about how C...
Jun 17, 2021•10 min
After weeks of build-up, the summit we've all been waiting for went... pretty well. Marking the historic end to President Biden’s first international trip, he and President Putin sat down for roughly three hours and hashed out what lies ahead in the critical relationship between these two powerful nations. David Chalian breaks down what both leaders discussed and the clear lines each leader drew about expectations going forward. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.co...
Jun 16, 2021•8 min
After years behind the scenes of American foreign policy, President Biden will at last be meeting Vladimir Putin as commander-in-chief... and he has a lot of work to do to make sure he doesn't hand the Russian president a victory. David Chalian walks us through what we can expect from the meeting between the two leaders, plus a bombshell set of emails offers a behind the scenes look at how former President Trump tried to orchestrate the Big Lie within the Justice Department. And finally, Mitch M...
Jun 15, 2021•11 min
Today in Brussels, President Biden took a very different approach to the NATO alliance than his predecessor... and promises to handle meeting Vladimir Putin differently as well. David Chalian dives into how Biden is showcasing his world view on the world stage, plus, signs of life in the infrastructure deal on Capitol Hill as Democrats indicate possible interest in the latest GOP proposal. And finally, the political ramifications of the Justice Department secretly collecting data of former Presi...
Jun 14, 2021•9 min
As the President and Congress go back and forth over a massive infrastructure bill and how to pay for it, one major bridge in Memphis, Tennessee is literally crumbling. In this episode, CNN Correspondent Pete Muntean walks us through what is actually happening with the country’s infrastructure, how that bridge in Memphis is proof of a failing system, and what Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg thinks can be done to fix it. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com...
Jun 11, 2021•9 min
Today, President Biden sat down with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson for the first time since taking office. Kristen Holmes explores their tense personal history as both leaders look to revamp US-UK relations. Plus, President Biden announces a plan to donate 500 million vaccine doses to the rest of the world and Rep. Ilhan Omar's comments on Hamas, Israel, and the US divide Democrats. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choic...
Jun 10, 2021•8 min
Today President Biden sets off on his much anticipated first international trip. Kristen Holmes explores what Biden's goals for the trip are and how he plans to confront Russian President Putin. Plus, while the president is on the international stage, his domestic agenda is in serious trouble. And finally, cicadas have invaded everything, including our politics. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
Jun 09, 2021•8 min
A bipartisan Senate report on the January 6th insurrection gives new details about what law enforcement knew leading up to the riot... but politics get in the way of some key conclusions. Kristen Holmes walks us through what that says about hopes for cooperation on Capitol Hill, plus how former Presidents Obama and Trump represent the battle being fought for the soul of our nation. And finally, Vice President Kamala Harris’ immigration task is getting even more challenging as she faces incoming ...
Jun 08, 2021•8 min
Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia makes things crystal clear: He will not support the For the People Act and won't abolish the filibuster. Kristen Holmes walks us through how his views clash with an impatient Democratic party as well as how former President Trump's return to the spotlight continues to put democracy under fire. And finally, another weekend of deadly gun violence highlights stalled legislation on Capitol Hill. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/pr...
Jun 07, 2021•7 min
Next week, President Biden heads off on his first international trip as President of the United States and the stakes couldn’t be higher. CNN White House Correspondent Phil Mattingly walks us through what we can expect during Biden’s time abroad, how he plans to navigate reengaging with allies, and the all-important summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...
Jun 04, 2021•10 min
President Biden gives infrastructure negotiations new life by proposing an alternate solution to one of the GOP's biggest sticking points: Paying for the plan. David Chalian explores what Biden hopes to gain from these negotiations, plus the White House announces the donation of 80 million vaccines to the rest of the world. And finally, the race for New York City Mayor heats up during the first in-person debate. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn m...
Jun 03, 2021•10 min
President Biden has tapped Vice President Harris to spearhead the voting rights effort in Congress. David Chalian explains the stakes of this multi-pronged issue, plus the White House tries to spin Biden's swipe at Democrat Senators that are slowing down negotiations. Finally, the RNC threatens to pull future candidates from presidential debates unless the non-partisan Commission on Presidential Debates makes changes. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy L...
Jun 02, 2021•10 min
During his remarks commemorating Memorial Day, President Biden issued a stark warning about the state of our democracy. David Chalian digs into some of the warning signs, like Texas' new proposed restrictive voting bill and Michael Flynn's comments on staging a coup. Plus, new questions about just how long a bi-partisan negotiations on infrastructure can go, and finally, Biden travels to Oklahoma to mark the 100-year anniversary of the Tulsa massacre. To learn more about how CNN protects listene...
Jun 01, 2021•10 min
After a sleepless night of delays, Senate Republicans finally defeated the January 6th commission. David Chalian breaks down the GOP's political calculations of the vote and former President Trump's scathing response to Paul Ryan's latest speech. Finally, Vice President Harris makes history as the first woman to deliver a commencement address for the US Naval Academy. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
May 28, 2021•10 min
The Republican Party is likely to use its first filibuster of the Biden presidency to stop the vote on the January 6th commission... and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is calling in "personal favors" to make sure it holds up. David Chalian dives into what this says about the state of our politics, then explains how the Republican infrastructure counterproposal falls short for President Biden. And finally, Paul Ryan's criticism of former President Trump's hold on the Republican party. To learn m...
May 27, 2021•11 min
A grand jury been selected that could decide to indict former President Donald Trump if prosecutors present criminal charges in their probe of the Trump Organization. David Chalian dives into the potential political consequences for Trump, as well as the incremental progress on Capitol Hill as both sides hash out an infrastructure bill. And finally, the mystery of the Coronavirus’ origins is becoming a political problem. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privac...
May 26, 2021•10 min
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. CNN Correspondent Omar Jimenez walks us through how the communities in Minnesota, and the country at large, are still grappling with the grief, the necessary changes to come, and what change community leaders are hoping for when it comes to reform. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 25, 2021•7 min
There are just four legislative days left before the Senate's week-long Memorial Day recess, and President Biden is running out of time on some of his self-imposed deadlines. David Chalian explores what proposals have been stalled due to little bi-partisanship. Plus, the Republican party digs their heels in on voter fraud, and finally, the GOP's silence on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's anti-Semitic comments. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more ...
May 24, 2021•11 min
The Supreme Court has agreed to take up a key abortion case next term and the future of abortion rights in this country could be at stake. The Mississippi case the Court is preparing to hear is a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade, and for the first time in years it could go conservative's way. CNN Supreme Court reporter Ariane De Vogue takes us through the details of the case, how we got here, and what this means for both sides of the issue. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, v...
May 21, 2021•10 min
The House may have passed the January 6 commission with 35 Republican votes yesterday, but the bill is likely dead on arrival in the Senate. David Chalian explains why Republicans are still protecting Trump and what other options lie ahead for Democrats. Plus, Georgia Republicans bolster the Big Lie as they seek an Arizona-like election audit in their state. Finally, House Speaker Pelosi has a big decision on her hands about her own future. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, ...
May 20, 2021•8 min
On the day the House votes on establishing the January 6th commission, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell makes his opposition to the to the proposal clear. David Chalian explains the rocky road ahead for the commission in the Senate and what role former President Trump plays in Republicans' decisions. Plus, President Biden pushes harder for a ceasefire in Gaza after trying to stay out of the conflict. Finally, the New York State probe into the Trump Organization has shifted from civil to ...
May 19, 2021•9 min
