Terrorist explosions outside of Kabul’s airport on Thursday killed 12 US service members and injured multiple more, as hundreds remain in the country awaiting evacuations. CNN National Correspondent Kristen Holmes details the latest developments since the explosion occurred. The circumstances have changed since President Biden announced the August 31 deadline... To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
Aug 26, 2021•7 min
There are now only six days left until President Biden’s deadline that U.S. troops must be out of Afghanistan–the Taliban is demanding this too. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the new information we have about evacuations, including how many Americans are still in the country and the progress of the mission. Plus, two congressmen took it upon themselves to visit Afghanistan to assess the crisis firsthand. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/priv...
Aug 25, 2021•8 min
Democrats’ $3.5T budget resolution just passed through the House with the bipartisan infrastructure bill on deck–but it was no easy feat and there’s a long road ahead. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses how the division between Democrats nearly derailed this key part of Biden’s agenda from passing. This is just the beginning of legislative headaches for Speaker Nancy Pelosi… To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices....
Aug 24, 2021•7 min
Between the Covid crisis and the US’ chaotic exit from Afghanistan, President Joe Biden has had a rough few weeks and the Democratic party is starting to get nervous. CNN Political Director David Chalian shares the good news and the bad news that Biden has for Americans on both issues. Plus, new polling shows Biden’s got his work cut out for him... To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 23, 2021•7 min
Afghanistan is front and center for the White House–President Joe Biden addressed the nation today for the third time this week. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses how Biden attempted to provide some clarity on how the chaotic evacuation efforts are going. Plus, you’ll hear from CNN’s Clarissa Ward with heartbreaking details on the dire situation at the Kabul airport. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Aug 20, 2021•9 min
President Joe Biden is under intense scrutiny for how his administration is handling the US’ chaotic exit from Afghanistan. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what’s of concern and why stories from his administration are different from the accounts on the ground. Despite the confusion and chaos over how the withdrawal is playing out, Biden tells ABC there was no way to avoid it… cue the criticism! To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn mo...
Aug 19, 2021•7 min
For months, President Biden said booster shots weren’t needed for vaccinated individuals – this is no longer true. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the concerning factors behind the White House’s decision to start offering boosters in September. Plus, Biden is under heat for prioritizing booster shots over shipping shots to countries where people still need their first dose. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices...
Aug 18, 2021•8 min
It seems like the U.S. Military has finally regained control of the situation at the Afghanistan airport… but where do things stand now? CNN Political Director David Chalian details the progress on evacuations and explains who’s most likely to get left behind. Although Biden officials aimed to quiet concerns and defend the President today, sources told CNN reporters that there’s more to the story. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ...
Aug 17, 2021•7 min
The Taliban took control of Afghanistan and the Commander-in-Chief took to the East Room of the White House to address it today–CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the highlights from that speech and the challenges Biden will face ahead. The images coming out of Afghanistan are not what a President wants to have to defend... To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 16, 2021•8 min
August is, historically speaking, a slow month for DC and politics in general. But from the looks of it, that’s not the case so far for President Biden… CNN National Correspondent Kristen Holmes breaks down five issues Biden and his administration are facing this week: Afghanistan, Covid-19, immigration, inflation and infrastructure. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 13, 2021•8 min
The Census Bureau released its once-in-a-decade data today that will impact elections for years to come. CNN National Correspondent Kristen Holmes breaks down the toplines–what they’ll mean for both parties for 2022 and beyond. With the thin majority in the House, the stakes are high. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 12, 2021•7 min
President Joe Biden spoke at the White House today about his two legislative wins this week for his “Build Back Better” plan–the bipartisan infrastructure bill & the $3.5T budget resolution. CNN National Correspondent Kristen Holmes breaks down both the infrastructure bill and budget blueprint, plus what comes next for each. With Congress out for most of the summer, will this legislative momentum fade? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more ab...
Aug 11, 2021•7 min
Last week, a New York state investigation found Gov. Andrew Cuomo "sexually harassed multiple women and violated state law." Today, he resigned effective in 14 days. CNN Chief National Correspondent Jeff Zeleny breaks down the social and political factors that played into Cuomo’s resignation. Plus, resigning doesn’t necessarily mean Cuomo won’t face further consequences... To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
Aug 10, 2021•7 min
Following the expected passage of a bipartisan infrastructure bill tomorrow, expect things to go back to being partisan… Senate Democrats released their $3.5T budget resolution today that outlines their plans to achieve President Biden’s ambitious agenda. CNN Senior Writer Tami Luhby breaks down what’s proposed in the Budget Committee’s resolution and what comes next. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
Aug 09, 2021•6 min
President Biden shared some good news and some bad news this morning. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down why today’s jobs report and the bipartisan infrastructure bill looks like a good sign for Biden’s agenda. But there’s an elephant in the room… the Covid-19 Delta variant. Biden’s very cognizant of how Covid and the unvaccinated could throw a major wrench into all this progress. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad ...
Aug 06, 2021•7 min
It’s not news that former President Trump tried to steal the 2020 election, but we now know that he also attempted to use the Justice Department to make it happen. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down two draft letters by former DOJ officials that emerged this week from the House & Senate Committees’ investigation into the Jan. 6 insurrection. Both letters illustrate a frightening picture of just how far Trump was willing to go to subvert the will of the American people. To learn...
Aug 05, 2021•7 min
The special primary elections in Ohio yesterday revealed some important insight–CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why the Democrat win signals the majority of the electorate supports moderate, establishment candidates over progressives. Meanwhile, former President Trump proved he still has a grip over the GOP when his pick beat out a crowded field of candidates. Will these trends hold true in the midterms? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy L...
Aug 04, 2021•7 min
A year ago, New York Gov. Cuomo was beloved for his leadership during the early days of the pandemic. Today, New York's attorney general found he sexually harassed multiple women in a damning new report released–allegations Gov. Cuomo denies… CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the details from NY AG’s independent investigation and the governor’s response. Is this the beginning of the end of Gov. Cuomo’s political career? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit ...
Aug 03, 2021•8 min
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the reality has set in for President Biden that the pandemic is no longer a waning issue. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down why the White House is working overtime to put the pandemic at the forefront of Biden’s schedule this week. Plus, White House officials met with CNN reporters to share the latest on how the administration plans to tackle this next phase of the pandemic. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/pr...
Aug 02, 2021•7 min
The CDC published data today that warns the Delta variant appears to spread as easily as chickenpox and cause more severe infection, even for the vaccinated. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down President Biden’s new and more aggressive response to this sobering data. But, the scientific community has known that Delta is a different beast, so should Biden have taken these measures sooner? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about yo...
Jul 30, 2021•8 min
In a rare sighting on Wednesday, Congress actually worked together to achieve a compromise… A bipartisan group of senators reached an agreement on a massive infrastructure package. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what’s in the $550-billion bill and what to expect moving forward. Will this bipartisanship continue and translate to a bill President Biden will sign? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
Jul 29, 2021•7 min
The CDC says it’s time for Americans to put their masks back on—cue the criticism. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses how the CDC’s new mask guidance, the FDA’s vaccine approval process, and the frustration Americans feel about it all are proving to be difficult for the Biden administration to navigate. Plus, the war Republicans are waging over mask mandates certainly isn’t helping… To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad ...
Jul 28, 2021•8 min
The House select committee investigating the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6th held its first hearing today with harrowing testimony from four brave officers who shared their stories of being attacked by the rioters–some of which you’ll hear in this episode. CNN Political Director David Chalian highlights key moments from the hearing and the historical importance of the trial. Meanwhile, Republicans are attempting to distract from finding out what actually happened on that dark day in American hi...
Jul 27, 2021•8 min
President Joe Biden was confident the bipartisan infrastructure deal would come through by today… but here we are, without a deal. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what the hold-ups could be and what this stalling means for the state of our politics today. Is this back and forth a sign of last minute attempts at finalizing the bill or does it signal that Biden’s wish for bipartisanship is dead? Let the blame games begin... To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, vi...
Jul 26, 2021•7 min
As the Delta Variant continues to spread in the U.S., President Joe Biden has some big questions to answer in the coming weeks. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what the White House is considering about revising mask guidance, even for vaccinated Americans. On top of that, the start of the school year is looming and there’s still no consensus on whether a booster shot is needed. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad ...
Jul 23, 2021•7 min
CNN Political Director David Chalian explains everything you missed from CNN’s town hall last night with President Joe Biden. The five big areas Biden touched on - the COVID-19 pandemic, infrastructure negotiations, filibuster reform, inflation and his faith in American democracy. Despite the vicious nature of politics today, Biden believes we are approaching a new day. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Jul 22, 2021•8 min
The Senate failed to reach the 60 vote threshold to advance the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, leaving a key part of Biden’s agenda still up in the air. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down why Democrats wanted to test this bill with this vote and how serious some Republicans are to reach a deal. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 21, 2021•7 min
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy nominated 5 GOP Reps to join the Democratic-led committee investigating the January 6th insurrection. CNN's Political Director David Chalian walks through who these Republicans are and what House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had to say about them. Stay tuned for the Committee's first hearing next week. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 20, 2021•7 min
This is a critical week for President Joe Biden’s legislative agenda – CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down why the weight is on Senate Majority Leader’s Chuck Schumer’s shoulders. Schumer plans to address both the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the Democrats’ $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill in the coming days. He wants Senators from both sides to show where they stand with both bills… but will he–and President Biden–be happy with the outcome? To learn more about how CNN protec...
Jul 19, 2021•6 min
Political enemies have become unlikely allies as Congresswoman Liz Cheney is named to the January 6th select committee by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. David Chalian explains the significance of her appointment and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's threats about committee assignments. Plus, the Supreme Court deals a blow to voting rights and President Biden acts as consoler in chief in Surfside. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your...
Jul 01, 2021•10 min
