Disturbing images from a town near Kyiv appear to show a mass grave and dead civilians in the street. Now, the U.S. and international bodies are taking steps to further punish Russia, among renewed accusations of war crimes. CNN Chief National Affairs Correspondent Jeff Zeleny breaks down some of the images from Bucha, and the feasibility of prosecuting war crimes on the international stage. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad cho...
Apr 04, 2022•9 min
The First Quarter ended with a strong March jobs report, but that might not be enough to save Democrats heading into the 2022 midterm elections. CNN Chief National Affairs Correspondent Jeff Zeleny explains how the Biden administration is responding to rising mortgage rates, record-high inflation, and other effects of the economy’s recovery from the pandemic. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
Apr 01, 2022•7 min
President Joe Biden announced today the U.S. would release a record amount of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down whether that will impact high gas prices, voters worry over record-high inflation, and how it could impact Republican messaging ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 31, 2022•9 min
President Joe Biden urged Congress during a speech today to pass legislation that would continue funding for the federal pandemic response. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the hurdles the $15.6 billion dollar package would have to overcome, and how soon a deal might be reached. Meanwhile, Biden warned that time is running out for government programs. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
Mar 30, 2022•9 min
Vice Chair Liz Cheney says the House select committee’s investigation of the insurrection is at a “critical stage.” CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the work the members have cut out for them. The committee voted to hold some Trump aides in criminal contempt for not cooperating with its investigation. And others in Trump’s inner circle could speak to the committee in the coming days. The pressure is on the Justice Department to announce whether prosecutions will be pursued. To learn...
Mar 29, 2022•9 min
“For God's sake, this man cannot remain in power.” Those are nine words that President Joe Biden said over the weekend about Russian President Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how Biden defended his comments today, how leaders responded abroad and at home, and what this could mean for the president’s poll numbers. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
Mar 28, 2022•8 min
The January 6th House select committee has some explosive texts between Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and Trump-era Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. CNN Political Director David Chalian shares what some of these texts were and what they reveal. Some see Ginni’s activism as a possible conflict of interest for her husband, Justice Thomas. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
Mar 25, 2022•9 min
World leaders are gathered in Belgium today to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as the US levied new sanctions on Russia and promised more humanitarian aid for Ukraine. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what came out of the summits today. Biden shared how NATO, G7 and other international bodies are preparing for the possibility that Russia could attack with chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy L...
Mar 24, 2022•9 min
Republicans turned up the heat today at Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Senate confirmation hearing. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the political undertones behind some Republicans’ questions and how Jackson has fared against them. Despite some harsh questions, Democrats made space to humanize Judge Jackson. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 23, 2022•9 min
The Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings for President Biden's Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson continue today. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down how Judge Jackson answered some of these questions Senators asked her, like the ones on crime, abortion, and court-packing. Some Republicans were tough on her when it comes to her record on federal child sex abuse cases, while Democrats also gave her the opportunity to clarify her positions. To learn more abo...
Mar 22, 2022•9 min
The first day of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Senate confirmation hearings have ended, but things are just getting started. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how Democrats and Republicans approached the first day. Democrats pointed out her legal expertise and the historic nature of her nomination, while Republicans hinted at the heat she will face from them in the days ahead. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choice...
Mar 21, 2022•10 min
US President Joe Biden spoke with his Chinese counterpart today, mainly about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down read outs of the call from the White House and China’s news agency. He also explains the concerns the US has over China’s position on the war in Ukraine. President Biden laid out “implications and consequences” for China should it choose to help Russia at all. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn...
Mar 18, 2022•8 min
The Biden administration is preparing for a potential influx of Ukrainian refugees fleeing their war-torn country and migrants seeking asylum at the US-Mexico border. As CNN Political Director David Chalian explains, the Biden Administration is trying to make it easier for some Ukrainian refugees to come to the US, while also grappling with the possible end of a southern border rule invoked at the start of the pandemic. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy...
Mar 17, 2022•9 min
A war-weary Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke to a joint meeting of Congress today, calling on the US to do more to protect his country. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how President Joe Biden and US lawmakers reacted and how far they’re willing to go, for now, to give Ukraine what it’s requesting. Biden also announced new security assistance for Ukraine, defending the US & its allies’ response so far. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn....
Mar 16, 2022•9 min
Even as states drop Covid-19 mandates around the country, the White House is warning Congress about the perils of possible disruptions to the federal pandemic response. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how lawmakers’ failure to pass additional funding last week and rising cases in Europe are causing concern. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 15, 2022•9 min
Democrats in Congress are looking to President Joe Biden to help craft their midterm strategy as leaders are concerned their party is suffering from an enthusiasm gap. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the recalibration and rebranding that is going on with policy priorities. However, the President’s recent poll numbers can leave Democrats feeling a little hopeful about their standings for now. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more abo...
Mar 14, 2022•9 min
The US, alongside G7 and EU nations, announced more steps to squeeze Russia's economy even tighter. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains what they are and what they’ll aim to do. As Russian attacks on Ukraine intensify, DC lawmakers and Ukranian officials want the West, especially the US, to act faster to assist Ukraine. But President Joe Biden made two things clear: the US must be in lockstep with its allies on actions and the US will not fight a war against Russian in Ukraine. To lear...
Mar 11, 2022•8 min
In the US, inflation and gas prices are on the rise and those in Washington are playing the blame game. As CNN Political Director David Chalian explains, President Joe Biden puts most of the blame on Russia for invading Ukraine, but inflation was high even before then. Some lawmakers think the US should drill its own way out of this crisis, but energy experts say that’s not going solve the problem. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your...
Mar 10, 2022•8 min
Congress has a Friday deadline to meet to ensure the government doesn’t shut down and Ukraine gets military and humanitarian aid it needs, among other things. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why lawmakers had to cut Covid-19 relief funding from the omnibus bill. Republicans do not want new money to be spent on pandemic relief efforts, so Democrats had to make a compromise that several members objected to. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy ...
Mar 09, 2022•9 min
President Joe Biden took the major step of banning Russian energy imports to the US–a move with bipartisan support meant to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains what the import ban means and why the decision was made. Meanwhile, US drivers haven't paid this much per gallon of gas since 2008. Republicans claim it's partly because the US won’t step up domestic energy production–Biden said today that’s not true. To learn more about how CNN protect...
Mar 08, 2022•10 min
US gas prices are on the rise as Russia carries on with its invasion of Ukraine. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how the US and its allies are walking a fine line to not exacerbate the global energy problem, while also punishing Russia further for its actions. Congress is working on bills to ban US imports of Russian oil and to fund the government before Friday. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
Mar 07, 2022•9 min
The jobs report showed the US economy had strong job gains last month, but inflation remains a concern. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down President Joe Biden’s latest plan to continue this upward trajectory: boost domestic manufacturing. Lawmakers are also urging Biden to ban Russian oil imports to the US, but what effect could this have on US gas prices? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Mar 04, 2022•9 min
It’s week two of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine–today, the Presidents from both countries spoke on the situation and President Joe Biden announced new Russian sanctions at his cabinet meeting. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the latest developments on the ground in Ukraine. Plus, on Capitol Hill, lawmakers are pushing the Biden administration to sanction Russian oil. Yet, there’s hesitation to do so from the White House because of the effect it’ll have on gas prices at home. To learn...
Mar 03, 2022•9 min
As Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address last night. You’ll hear speech highlights and analysis from CNN Political Director David Chalian. He explains how Biden balanced the Ukraine crisis with key domestic issues like inflation, Covid-19, and crime. Was the President able to galvanize Democrats while still appealing to more centrist voters? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more abo...
Mar 02, 2022•10 min
President Joe Biden will deliver his State of the Union address tonight. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down Biden’s focus for the speech and what he’s likely to discuss. Will the president be able to balance the pressing Russia-Ukraine crisis with other important domestic issues? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 01, 2022•9 min
Fighting continues to escalate in Ukraine as Russia ramps up its war efforts. CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash explains the latest developments from the conflict and breaks down where both sides stand. Plus, she answers some key questions about the talks between the two countries and why US troops will not fight alongside Ukraine. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 28, 2022•9 min
President Joe Biden announced his nomination to replace Justice Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. If confirmed, she will be the first black woman to sit on the highest court. CNN’s Chris Cillizza dives into Jackson’s background and why Biden’s historic pick comes at an interesting time. Plus, Senate Democrats want a speedy confirmation process, but will Republicans allow that? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more ...
Feb 25, 2022•8 min
After weeks of rising tensions and failed diplomacy attempts, the conflict in eastern Ukraine came to a head today–Russia began its invasion of the country. CNN’s Chris Cillizza breaks down Russia’s aggression in Ukraine so far and President Joe Biden’s response. But as Cillizza points out, polling shows Biden is facing this conflict “in a decidedly weak political position.” To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
Feb 24, 2022•8 min
President Joe Biden promised to announce his Supreme Court nominee by the end of February. With that deadline quickly approaching, CNN’s Chris Cillizza gives an update on where the process stands. Biden promised the nominee will be a Black woman with “extraordinary qualifications” to fill Justice Stephen Breyer’s shoes. Will the nominee’s qualifications satisfy both Democrats and Republicans? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad ch...
Feb 23, 2022•8 min
About 10 years ago, Senator Mitt Romney was called out of touch for saying that Russia was the U.S.’s main geopolitical foe. CNN’s Chris Cillizza explains that Romney wasn’t wrong back then... or now. Although a lot has unfolded over the past decade in Eastern Europe, some of Romney’s comments from a decade ago still have relevance today. Plus, you’ll hear President Joe Biden’s latest comments on Russia. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more abou...
Feb 22, 2022•7 min
