Politically Sound

The stakes of our political choices have never been higher, but with new headlines every hour it can be hard to separate the signal from the noise. On Politically Sound, we’re going to take a step back and look at the big picture. We’ll explain the issues of the day, take a look back at how we got here, and draw a line ahead to what it all means. Hosted by David Chalian and Nia-Malika Henderson.

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Episodes

Don’t Forget Down-Ballot

The next president isn't all that will be on the ticket - and on the line - on November 3rd. In this week's episode, Nia-Malika Henderson and David Chalian give the state of play of "down-ballot" races and dig deep on the battle for control of the House and Senate. Plus, Fredreka Schouten, who covers money in politics, takes you inside Democratic candidates' mammoth fundraising hauls and what's fueling their windfall. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy L...

Oct 16, 2020•29 min

The Health Care Debate

The health of the President has put the fight over health care front and center during this election. One week after announcing his coronavirus diagnosis, President Trump is promising Americans the same world class care he received while pushing to get rid of the Affordable Care Act. In this week's episode, Nia-Malika Henderson and David Chalian examine how coronavirus pandemic places added importance on health care in the 2020 election. Plus, Dr. Chris T. Pernell’s story of losing her father to...

Oct 09, 2020•28 min

Battle of the Ballots

The President is waging an unprecedented war on the integrity of the election process...and his tactics could very well could work. In this week's episode, Nia-Malika Henderson and David Chalian explore the President’s strategy to systematically undermine the election results through baseless claims of fraud and voter intimidation. Plus, CNN Chief Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin outlines the legal scenarios that may decide the final outcome. (Recorded on October 1, 2020) To learn more about how CNN...

Oct 02, 2020•31 min

Courting Controversy

The end of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's remarkable life is now the beginning of a political maelstrom. In this week's episode, Nia-Malika Henderson and Dana Bash break down the politics of a new Supreme Court pick. Plus, CNN Supreme Court Reporter Ariane De Vogue explains what's at stake for Americans if a more conservative Supreme Court takes on challenges like immigration, healthcare, abortion...and maybe even the election itself. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit c...

Sep 25, 2020•29 min

Political Science

As the pandemic rages, and natural disasters wreak havoc, science shouldn’t be up for debate. But in this election cycle, that’s exactly what’s happening. In this week's episode, CNN Political Director David Chalian and CNN Senior Political Reporter Nia-Malika Henderson explain how science has become politicized, from the coronavirus to the climate, and just how dangerous that is for the country. Plus, CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir tells you why presidential leadership is so importan...

Sep 18, 2020•31 min

Choose Your Character

Joe Biden has built his campaign around the idea that "character is on the ballot." But after yet another week of bombshells about the President's leadership…do voters actually care? In this week's episode, David Chalian and Nia-Malika Henderson break down what the revelations about the President's character and handling of the coronavirus pandemic in Bob Woodward's new book "Rage" mean for the 2020 election. Plus, CNN Anchor Brianna Keilar tells you about her experience as a military spouse and...

Sep 11, 2020•27 min

The Battle for the Suburbs

The 2020 voting process has begun, and the battle for the suburbs is heating up. After a week of unrest in Kenosha and Portland, President Trump is framing the 2020 election around “law and order” – a message that will resonate with suburbanites. But is the President's strategy stuck in the 1960's? In this week's episode, CNN Political Director David Chalian and CNN Senior Political Reporter Nia-Malika Henderson are joined by CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes to explain how the suburbs have chang...

Sep 04, 2020•28 min

When Conspiracies Become Conventional

This week in Trump's America: conventions, conspiracies, and chaos. It was a Republican National Convention like never before, one that played favor to President Trump and failed to offer a new GOP platform. But have Trump’s tactics – especially the conspiracy theories he has invited – changed the Republican Party for good? In this week's episode, CNN Political Director David Chalian and CNN Senior Political Reporter Nia-Malika Henderson are joined by CNN Senior Political Analyst John Avlon to b...

Aug 28, 2020•29 min

Defying Convention

Kamala Harris made history this week as the first woman of color to join a major party presidential ticket just as the nation commemorates the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage. The centennial is yet another example of this nation’s complicated and often messy history. Black women who fought for the right to vote found themselves sidelined in the face of racism and political calculations. In our very first episode, CNN Political Director David Chalian and CNN Senior Political Reporter Nia-Ma...

Aug 21, 2020•29 min

Introducing Politically Sound

Turn out the noise and tune into what's politically sound. Hosted by David Chalian and Nia-Malika Henderson. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 11, 2020•4 min

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