Former President Donald Trump could be indicted as early as this week by prosecutors in New York looking into an alleged hush money payment scheme before the 2016 election. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the possible charges, security concerns, and the political reaction from Republicans. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 20, 2023•10 min
President Joe Biden is balancing a fragile, tricky situation in the wake of the banking instability. CNN’s Chief National Affairs Correspondent Jeff Zeleny explains how the Biden administration’s actions so far, and the roller coaster banks are on right now, could put the president in a tough spot. While this situation is different from the 2008 financial crisis, some 2024 Republicans are using the politically toxic “b” word – bailout. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit...
Mar 17, 2023•11 min
There are some new developments in two investigations that surround former President Donald Trump. From the hush money probe in New York, to the 2020 election investigation in Georgia, CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes breaks down why Trump could be indicted while running for president a third time. Plus, a new judge is taking the bench in DC who could play a big role in the federal investigations into Trump. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more ...
Mar 16, 2023•8 min
The US is facing tensions with Russia and China this week. The US and Russia came into direct military contact over the Black Sea, while the US and its allies made moves to counter China’s naval dominance in the Indo-Pacific. CNN’s Kristen Holmes explains how both issues could play into the 2024 presidential race. 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, 2023•9 min
A new CNN poll gives a sense of where the potential GOP electorate stands in this early stage of the 2024 nominating process. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down why former President Donald Trump sees Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as his fiercest competition right now. Trump was on the attack in Iowa last night, days after DeSantis made his own visit to the key state. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Mar 14, 2023•11 min
President Joe Biden laid out how his administration is trying to contain the fallout from two banks’ collapses. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains what the Biden administration is doing, and why this scenario differs from the 2008 financial crisis. This has prompted a debate in Washington and beyond over bank bailouts and regulation. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 13, 2023•11 min
President Joe Biden praised the latest jobs numbers, but it’s not exactly good news in terms of cooling high inflation. CNN’s Kristen Holmes explains why this hot labor market complicates things for the Federal Reserve. Plus, some House Republicans are proposing certain spending cuts in order to raise the debt ceiling a day after Biden unveiled his budget. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
Mar 10, 2023•9 min
President Joe Biden unveiled his budget for fiscal year 2024, setting up a policy fight with House Republicans on spending priorities and the debt ceiling. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down some of what Biden’s proposing, and why most of it is unlikely to pass. House Republicans have yet to make their desired spending cuts clear, but the White House is already on the attack. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choic...
Mar 09, 2023•11 min
President Joe Biden has been at odds with members of his party over two key issues: crime and immigration. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why some Democrats are frustrated with Biden’s position on a DC crime bill and a possible immigration policy the White House is considering. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 08, 2023•10 min
Tucker Carlson released new security footage from January 6 that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy gave Fox News exclusive access to. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down some of Carlson’s claims, what the facts are, and the mixed reaction from Republicans on Capitol Hill. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 07, 2023•12 min
The 2024 GOP presidential primary may not be fully set in stone yet, but we got a preview of how the top two candidates so far would approach the race. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the differences between former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ speeches this week, and what it says about the GOP. Plus, two former GOP governors weigh in on their 2024 plans. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about you...
Mar 06, 2023•10 min
Some Republicans have decided to skip a major conservative conference for a fundraising event in Florida. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down how some official – and potential – 2024 GOP candidates are choosing to spend their time this week, and what those decisions reveal about the party’s divide. At both events, 2024 presidential hopefuls are contrasting themselves from former President Donald Trump – some more strongly than others. To learn more about how CNN protects listener pr...
Mar 03, 2023•9 min
Two high-profile Republican gatherings this week seem to show cracks in the party’s unity. CNN’s Kristen Holmes is live from the Conservative Political Action Conference, a famed conservative event that used to be a must-stop for presidential hopefuls. She explains who’s skipping CPAC this time around, and how voters feel about the 2024 GOP presidential primary field so far. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
Mar 02, 2023•8 min
In a deposition revealed this week, Fox News owner Rupert Murdoch outlined some of the channel’s editorial coverage of the 2020 presidential election as “not red or blue, but green.” Today, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries sent a letter urging Fox News to publicly acknowledge hosts lied. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what Murdoch said, and what it could spell for the future of the Republican party. To learn more about how CNN prote...
Mar 01, 2023•11 min
It’s now up to the Supreme Court to decide whether millions of borrowers get up to $20,000 of federal student loan debt forgiven or not. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the two challenges to President Joe Biden’s debt relief plan, and the points the justices raised for and against the program. A final decision isn’t expected until the summer, and many questions remain. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Feb 28, 2023•11 min
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is doing almost everything a person traditionally does before officially running for president. Between the bill DeSantis signed into law today, and the book he’s releasing tomorrow, CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down why it’s very possible he’ll run, and what his strategy for success could look like in this evolving Republican party. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
Feb 27, 2023•10 min
Former Vice President Mike Pence is trying to fight a subpoena from the special counsel’s 2020 election subversion investigation, but a former conservative judge who advised him on January 6 is saying it’s a bad idea. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains Pence’s legal strategy and possible political peril in pursuing it. Plus, Pence isn’t the only person inside Donald Trump’s circle that’s being subpoenaed by the special counsel. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, vi...
Feb 24, 2023•12 min
Some residents of East Palestine, Ohio are demanding accountability from leaders at all levels, after a train carrying toxic material derailed earlier this month. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the concerns some locals raised in a CNN town hall last night, and what the National Transportation Safety Board Chair has to say about the incident. While in Ohio, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said there’s one thing former President Donald Trump can do to help. To learn more abo...
Feb 23, 2023•11 min
Former President Donald Trump visited East Palestine, Ohio today as the community deals with the aftermath of a derailed train carrying hazardous material. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why this visit shows Trump is campaigning differently this time around than his first two bids for the White House. Plus, it’s a distraction from the legal problems mounting for Trump, especially in Georgia. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more ab...
Feb 22, 2023•11 min
President Joe Biden is back in Poland to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Russia invading Ukraine. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how Biden offered a rallying cry for the West in its support for Ukraine, and a rebuke for Russia’s President the same day Vladimir Putin gave his own remarks on the war. Plus, some declared and hopeful 2024 GOP candidates have different opinions about the US’ involvement in the conflict. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, vis...
Feb 21, 2023•11 min
President Joe Biden visited Ukraine’s capital for the first time since Russia invaded the country. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the significance of this trip and how it came about. Biden touted the bipartisanship around the US’ support for Ukraine, but some Republicans’ reactions to the trip show that support isn’t unanimous in the GOP. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
Feb 20, 2023•10 min
GOP Florida Sen. Rick Scott backed off parts of his plan to sunset federal legislation, carving out exceptions for Social Security, Medicare, and some other federal programs. It’s not the first time Sen. Scott has capitulated on a key part of his “Rescue America” proposal. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the plan’s rocky year, and what might come next. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Feb 17, 2023•10 min
As the 2024 presidential race starts to ramp up, so have GOP attacks on President Joe Biden’s age. The 80-year-old president had his physical today, as the White House prepares for a likely presidential race. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down GOP attacks, and what Democrats themselves are saying about America’s oldest sitting president. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 16, 2023•10 min
The GOP 2024 presidential primary is entering a new phase with a new candidate in the race: Former South Carolina Govenor Nikki Haley. From her background and upbringing to her domestic and foreign policy experience, CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the pitch she’s making to voters and the contrasts she’s trying to draw with her opponents. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...
Feb 15, 2023•11 min
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley announced she’s running for president in 2024. CNN Political Director David Chalin breaks down the case she’s presenting to voters and the stiff competition she faces in the GOP primary. Former President Donald Trump is the only other declared candidate for now, but Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and others are gearing up for their own runs. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Feb 14, 2023•11 min
The US shot down three unidentified aerial objects over North American airspace over the weekend. While the White House, the Pentagon, and Canada are still trying to figure out what they are and where they came from, CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what the White House says they know about the three objects so far. It comes after the US shot down a Chinese spy balloon earlier this month. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more abou...
Feb 13, 2023•10 min
This hasn’t been former Vice President Mike Pence’s week. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what the FBI found in Pence’s home, and why the special counsel looking into former president Donald Trump’s role in January 6 subpoenaed him. Plus, if Pence does end up running in 2024, polls show he’s got some ground to make up with voters. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 10, 2023•10 min
President Joe Biden was in Florida today hammering home contrasts between his economic plan and some GOP proposals. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why Biden is seizing a political opportunity to go after GOP Sen. Rick Scott’s proposal to sunset federal legislation. Scott is disputing how Biden’s characterizing his proposal, while pointing out Biden proposed a similar policy to sunset legislation when he was a Senator. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cn...
Feb 09, 2023•10 min
President Joe Biden went to the battleground state of Wisconsin today, after delivering his State of the Union address that sounded a lot like a reelection message last night. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why the White House viewed the fiery moment between Biden and Republicans last night over entitlement programs as a win. Meanwhile, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders drew a sharp contrast with Democrats in the GOP’s rebuttal. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy,...
Feb 08, 2023•11 min
President Joe Biden is going to take his reelection message for a test run tonight at his State of the Union address. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down why this moment is so important for Biden, who’s faced with a divided government and lackluster poll numbers. Plus, the First Lady will host 26 guests tonight – we’ll tell you about some of them and what their invites say about Biden’s priorities. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn mo...
Feb 07, 2023•10 min
