Next Tuesday is Election Day, where control of the Senate and House are at stake and the economy continues to be the issue at the forefront for voters. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why we might not know which party will win control on Tuesday night. As Democrats try to hold on to their majorities, they are hoping the strong jobs numbers can combat the pain of inflation for voters. Plus, former President Donald Trump hints at a big announcement. To learn more about how CNN protec...
Nov 04, 2022•10 min
As high-profile Democrats continue their campaign trail stops this week, former President Donald Trump kicks his midterm campaign efforts into high gear this week. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains which states party leaders are heading to, and what they’re focused on in these final days. Plus, House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy says Republicans’ midterm prospects are “exciting.” To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choice...
Nov 03, 2022•11 min
Are Americans excited to vote this midterm cycle? Do voters trust election outcomes? What issues do they care more about when deciding who to support? CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the results of a new CNN/SSRS poll with six days to go until Election Day. 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, 2022•9 min
Election Day is a week away, and big names are hitting the campaign trail today for Democrats and Republicans running in key midterm races across the country. CNN Political Director David Chalian sums up who’s going where, and what it says about each party’s closing argument. Plus, Pennsylvania’s Senate candidates release another round of ads with dueling messages. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
Nov 01, 2022•11 min
The final midterm campaign stretch has arrived, and both parties are making their closing arguments before voters. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why Republicans are feeling confident, and why some Democrats are adjusting their campaign strategies. Plus, new polls breaks down where critical Senate races are at this point. Spoiler alert: they’re pretty close. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
Oct 31, 2022•9 min
Democrats and Republicans are enlisting their star power on the campaign trail in battleground states with just 11 days to go until Election Day. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains where President Joe Biden and his former boss are going, and how Chuck Schumer views the state of play for Democrats in the Senate. Plus, Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney will campaign for a Democrat, while her super PAC targets voters in Arizona. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, vi...
Oct 28, 2022•11 min
Democrats are the party in power and nerves are settling in over the midterm environment. CNN Political Director David breaks down how campaigns in battleground states like Georgia and Arizona are being shaken up, and why President Biden is in upstate New York today. Plus, we have highlights from New Hampshire’s Senate debate as incumbent Democrat Maggie Hassan tries to hold on to her seat. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choi...
Oct 27, 2022•11 min
The results in Pennsylvania’s Senate race could determine if Democrats keep control of the chamber or not, which is why last night’s debate between Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz was so critical. CNN Political Director David Chalian highlights key moments from last night’s debate and analyzes if they’ll make a difference with voters. Another key Senate race is in Arizona, where GOP candidate Blake Masters got some feedback from former President Donald Trump about a debate answe...
Oct 26, 2022•11 min
With two weeks to go until Election Day, Pennsylvania’s Senate race is a critical one – Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz will meet face-to-face in their first and only debate tonight. CNN Political Director David Chalian shares what to watch in tonight’s debate, and how President Joe Biden is helping Democrats financially in the final days. Plus, we break down highlights from last night’s gubernatorial debate in Florida. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visi...
Oct 25, 2022•10 min
With just about two weeks to go until Election Day, brand new CNN/SSRS polls break down issues voters in three battleground states care most about, and what candidates they’re supporting in key races. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks these polls down and explains what results could mean for the Senate majority. Plus, data shows over 7 million people have cast their ballots already, as both parties start to deliver closing arguments to voters. To learn more about how CNN protects liste...
Oct 24, 2022•10 min
Early voting is underway in many states across the US, as political juggernauts do what they can for their parties in this final stretch. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what former Vice President Mike Pence is up to on the campaign trail, and how President Biden is trying to energize younger voters. Plus, we break down how some candidates and county election officials who’ve denied the 2020 election results are baselessly sowing distrust in the upcoming elections. To learn more...
Oct 21, 2022•10 min
A new ad hit the airwaves in Georgia from incumbent Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock’s campaign attacking GOP nominee Herschel Walker's abortion-funding allegations. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the Warnock campaign’s calculus, and why you won’t hear Warnock himself go there. Plus, President Joe Biden is visiting Pennsylvania with the state’s Senate candidate alongside him, and Arizona is dealing with potential voter intimidation. To learn more about how CNN protects listener ...
Oct 20, 2022•11 min
With less than a month until the midterms, votes are being cast and President Biden is using the bully pulpit. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how Biden is trying to reassure voters about the economy this week and fire up the base. Plus, we break down some early voting stats and give an update on Pennsylvania Democratic Senate nominee John Fetterman’s health. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
Oct 19, 2022•10 min
From debates to the ads hitting the airwaves, you can tell the midterms are right around the corner. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down debate highlights from Ohio, Utah, and Georgia, along with a recent Pennsylvania ad - and what they say about some of those candidates’ strategies. Plus, President Joe Biden makes a policy pitch to voters he hopes will help his party keep the House and Senate. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more a...
Oct 18, 2022•11 min
As Election Day approaches, recent polls show that when it comes to issues voters care about most, Republicans seem to have the upper hand. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what those issues are and key debates to watch tonight. You’ll also hear the latest on the pivotal Senate race in Georgia, where early voting starts today. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 17, 2022•9 min
The midterm elections are heating up – and both sides are honing their campaign messages. CNN’s Chris Cillizza breaks down the latest ads and developments in key races, and what issues the two parties are mainly focused on. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 14, 2022•10 min
The January 6 House select committee voted to subpoena former President Donald Trump for documents and testimony for its investigation into the Capitol riot in its last hearing before the midterms. CNN’s Chris Cillizza breaks down new evidence the panel argues proves Trump was directly involved in the bid to overturn the 2020 election, complete with a premeditated plan to declare victory no matter the election result. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy L...
Oct 13, 2022•11 min
President Joe Biden addressed several topics in a wide-ranging, exclusive interview with CNN. From recession fears to the war in Ukraine, CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the interview’s highlights and a new CNN/SSRS poll that gives insight into how Americans think Biden is doing as president – both overall and on certain issues. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 12, 2022•9 min
The Republican party is making clear, with visits and funds, that it’s behind Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker as he navigates abortion allegations. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains who was by Walker’s side today, and where money is being spent in the race for – and against –Walker. Plus, Vice President Mike Pence endorses another candidate in a key race. And in Ohio, the Senate candidates faced off in a fiery debate last night. To learn more about how CNN protects listener ...
Oct 11, 2022•10 min
There’s about four weeks to go until election day in the US – Republican candidates are focused on the economy and inflation, while Democrats have focused largely on abortion rights. CNN Political Director David Chalian zooms out and explains the electorate, the campaign strategies and the roles two leaders from opposite parties will play in the final days ahead. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
Oct 10, 2022•11 min
Poll after poll shows voters have the economy and inflation at the top of their minds, so the White House is eager to tout any good news on that front - and downplay pessimistic forecasts. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the state of the economy with the latest jobs report and what that means for the Federal Reserve’s inflation fight. All this while gas prices are on the rise at a terrible time for Democrats. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/p...
Oct 07, 2022•11 min
Georgia’s Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker continues to double down on his denial of reporting from the Daily Beast around an alleged abortion. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the new allegations, his responses, and how Walkers’ Republican allies are navigating this controversy. Plus, CNN has new polling highlighting key races in Nevada and Arizona. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
Oct 06, 2022•10 min
In the wake of Hurricane Ian, President Joe Biden and Governor Ron DeSantis have put their political differences aside today during Biden’s Florida visit. CNN’s Chris Cillizza explains the two leaders’ fraught relationship and how Florida’s recovery efforts are going so far. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 05, 2022•9 min
Georgia GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker is denying an allegation that he paid for a girlfriend’s abortion 13 years ago. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how Republicans are standing by him, while Democrats are largely muted on the issue. This race in Georgia could ultimately decide which party controls the Senate. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 04, 2022•11 min
The Supreme Court’s next term starts today with a new justice on the bench and a docket full of consequential cases. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the oral arguments the court heard today and the cases it’ll hear later in the term, including disputes that involve race, environmental policies, and voting laws. This comes as Americans have a record level of distrust in the judicial branch and the Supreme Court. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com...
Oct 03, 2022•9 min
Between Florida, New York, and Washington DC, multiple investigations by lawmakers and federal and state officials have one thing in common: former President Donald Trump. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the latest with the January 6 House select committee, the Mar-a-Lago documents case, and the New York Attorney General’s civil case against Trump and his children. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Sep 30, 2022•10 min
The Biden administration is being sued for its plan to forgive a certain amount of federal student loan debt for those who qualify. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how the Biden administration is prepping for the relief process, and the political implications behind it. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 29, 2022•10 min
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is on board with a Senate bill that would make it harder to overturn a certified presidential election. The legislation comes in response to former President Donald Trump’s efforts to challenge the 2020 results. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the bill, and how it differs from a House version of the legislation. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
Sep 28, 2022•10 min
A possible government shutdown is hanging over Congress once again. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how a proposal from Senator Joe Manchin almost held up the bill. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 27, 2022•9 min
The January 6th House Select Committee returns this week with another public hearing, but it will likely be the last one. CNN’s Chris Cillizza explains some recent developments ahead of the hearing, including revealing text messages and a mysterious phone call. Plus, Committee Vice Chair Liz Cheney made some direct comments about the former president over the weekend. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
Sep 26, 2022•8 min
