It's official. For just the third time in American history, the President of the United States faces an impeachment trial in the Senate. The pomp and circumstance of the carefully choreographed day underscore its importance. Meanwhile, the fight over witnesses and documentary evidence grows as Lev Parnas provides new details about the pressure campaign to get Ukraine to investigate the Bidens. But is he credible? CNN political director David Chalian contextualizes a consequential day in the impe...
Jan 16, 2020•23 min
Speaker Pelosi is finally ready to transmit the articles of impeachment. The House will vote on impeachment managers tomorrow, setting up a Senate trial next week. Will it overshadow the 2020 election? Will a Trump acquittal boost his chances at reelection? Plus, CNN political director David Chalian previews the first Democratic debate of the year with CNN chief political correspondent Dana Bash.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad...
Jan 14, 2020•17 min
The impeachment drama is about to enter a new phase: the Senate trial. But the fight over what rules will govern the proceedings continues. The White House now wants to preserve the option of moving to swiftly dismiss the charges against President Donald Trump after opening arguments. Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is working to keep his conference unified. CNN political director David Chalian and CNN senior Washington correspondent Jeff Zeleny also delve into the 2020 race as t...
Jan 13, 2020•20 min
After a contentious standoff, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi finally signaled that she will transmit the articles of impeachment, which will likely trigger the Senate trial next week. What did the Democrats gain with their delay? CNN political director David Chalian and CNN national security reporter Jeremy Herb discuss the mood among moderate GOP Senators. Plus, CNN political commentator Karen Finney - who worked in the Clinton administration during the last presidential impeachment - compar...
Jan 10, 2020•21 min
They're both political heavyweights and neither seem prepared to budge. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi continues to hold on to the articles of impeachment, while Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell refuses to commit to witnesses at the trial. Who's winning the waiting game? Plus, might new information emerge that damages President Trump's defense? CNN political director David Chalian analyzes the political back-and-forth with CNN reporter & producer Marshall Cohen and CNN legal analyst Mic...
Jan 08, 2020•21 min
Ambassador John Bolton shocked the world today. The former National Security Advisor, who reportedly described the Trump administration's efforts to pressure Ukraine as a 'drug deal,' announced that he was willing to testify at the upcoming Senate trial if he's subpoenaed. What might he reveal? And why is he speaking out now? Plus, will the GOP outmaneuver Speaker Nancy Pelosi as she continues to refuse to transmit the articles of impeachment? CNN political director David Chalian dives into the ...
Jan 06, 2020•19 min
Two major political dramas are overlapping - the impeachment of President Trump and the 2020 presidential race. How do these two historic events impact each other? How will the Senate trial affect the individual Democratic candidates as they gear up for the primaries and caucuses? And which party will leverage impeachment most effectively in order to drive voters to the polls? CNN political director David Chalian and CNN political reporter Dan Merica delve into political consequences of an impea...
Jan 02, 2020•20 min
President Donald Trump made history when he became just the third U.S. president to be impeached by the House of Representatives. This week, CNN political director David Chalian and CNN senior writer Zach Wolf revisit the dramatic moments that led up to this consequential event, providing important context and analysis along the way.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 30, 2019•22 min
The July 25th phone call between Presidents Trump and Zelensky is one of the most scrutinized events in American history. Yet, new details about that day are emerging. Should Democrats have waited to learn more before proceeding with impeachment? Plus, will impeachment galvanize Trump supporters? CNN senior writer Zach Wolf discusses the latest developments with CNN reporter and producer Marshall Cohen and CNN political analyst Sarah Isgur. Subscribe to Zach's impeachment newsletter at cnn.com/i...
Dec 23, 2019•25 min
Impeachment has become a waiting game, as both parties maneuver to shape the Senate trial, testing President Trump's patience. Meanwhile, candidates at the Democratic presidential debate tried to move past the effort to remove President Trump from office. But will their early advocacy for impeachment help or hurt them at the polls? CNN senior writer Zach Wolf makes sense of the road ahead with CNN reporter & producer Marshall Cohen and CNN political analyst Seung Min Kim. Subscribe to Zach's imp...
Dec 20, 2019•20 min
An unpredictable president has been impeached. Now what? Leaders in both parties are fighting over the details of the Senate trial. When will it happen? Will there be witnesses? And a day after President Trump lashed out at a deceased congressman and his widow, it's clear that he's capable of anything. Plus, CNN political director David Chalian previews tonight's Democratic debate with CNN senior Washington correspondent Jeff Zeleny and CNN political correspondent Abby Phillip.To learn more abou...
Dec 19, 2019•22 min
History will remember today as the day President Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives. CNN political director David Chalian sits down with legendary political consultant Bob Shrum - who was a senior advisor to both Al Gore's and John Kerry's presidential bids - to discuss the political fallout of impeachment and how it impacts the 2020 race. Plus, CNN political analyst Laura Barrón-Lopez explains how voters are reacting to the effort to remove Trump from office.To learn more about...
Dec 18, 2019•23 min
On the eve of Trump's inevitable impeachment, Senators Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer traded insults on Capitol Hill. McConnell said the Democrats have built a 'sloppy' case. Schumer claimed President Trump and his defenders are hiding the truth because they're afraid. Will either side change the hearts and minds of American voters? Meanwhile, moderates in both parties are feeling the heat. CNN political director David Chalian previews the upcoming Senate trial - and its potential political f...
Dec 17, 2019•22 min
The president is about to be impeached, yet somehow it's anticlimactic. Still, major questions remain about the inevitable Senate trial. In particular, will there be witnesses? Will we hear from John Bolton and Mick Mulvaney? And is the entire saga finally weighing on Trump? CNN political director David Chalian previews a historic week with CNN senior writer Zach Wolf and CNN White House reporter Sarah Westwood.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn mo...
Dec 16, 2019•19 min
For just the fourth time in American history, a president will face articles of impeachment. But as Republicans continue to move in lockstep with President Trump, will Democrats stay unified? Plus, what role will the courts play in the impeachment proceedings? CNN political director David Chalian examines the road ahead with CNN chief political correspondent Dana Bash and CNN crime and justice reporter Katelyn Polantz.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy L...
Dec 13, 2019•19 min
Another day, another step closer to impeachment as the House Judiciary Committee debated the specific charges formally cast against President Trump. Republicans tried to muddy the waters by bringing up allegations of corruption against the Bidens. Democrats, meanwhile, asked Republicans to disavow President Trump's behavior, if not the man himself. But President Trump and the GOP remain in lockstep, suggesting he'll inevitably be acquitted. Will the impeachment saga ultimately benefit him? CNN p...
Dec 12, 2019•21 min
President Trump claims he's not intimidated by the charges against him, calling them "impeachment-lite." But does the narrow scope of the impeachment articles unveiled yesterday give political cover to the thirty-one House Democrats from districts that Trump won in 2016? Plus, the intense partisan divide in Washington subsumes the Inspector General's report about the investigation into Trump's campaign. CNN political director David Chalian is joined by CNN senior Washington correspondent Joe Joh...
Dec 11, 2019•20 min
In a rowdy televised hearing, Democrats laid out a detailed case against the President. They focused on four areas of misconduct including abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Republicans aggressively pushed back by attacking the investigators. Meanwhile, Senator Ted Cruz became the latest GOP official to promote the conspiracy theory that Ukraine meddled in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. CNN political director David Chalian evaluates the strength of the Democrats' argument- and the...
Dec 09, 2019•19 min
Nancy Pelosi is having a moment. The Speaker of the House has deftly guided her party through the inquiry, but now her caucus faces a massive decision: should the articles of impeachment include a charge related to the Mueller investigation? Plus, how is the White House and GOP preparing for the Senate trial? CNN political director David Chalian reads the political tea leaves with CNN chief political analyst Gloria Borger and CNN political analyst Rachael Bade.To learn more about how CNN protect...
Dec 06, 2019•20 min
There's no turning back now. Speaker Nancy Pelosi instructed her House colleagues to draft articles of impeachment. What will those articles look like? Will obstruction of justice related to the Mueller investigation play a role? Plus, Pelosi has a heated exchange with a reporter about whether or not she hates President Trump. CNN political director David Chalian previews the consequential days ahead with CNN senior political reporter Nia-Malika Henderson and CNN legal analyst Michael Zeldin.To ...
Dec 05, 2019•23 min
There's "overwhelming" evidence of President Trump's misconduct, according to the impeachment report released today by the House Intelligence Committee. While the report paints a damning portrait of the president, none of the facts are new. Are Democrats making a mistake by failing to force testimony from additional witnesses like John Bolton and Mick Mulvaney? Plus, are Democrats pursuing a moral victory at the expense of their political fortunes? CNN political director David Chalian dives into...
Dec 03, 2019•20 min
The courts have weighed in on the impeachment inquiry. A federal judge sided with Congressional Democrats, asserting that the White House can't block the testimony of Don McGhan. What are the other implications of the historic decision? Plus, why does a debunked conspiracy theory keep coming up? CNN senior writer Zach Wolf guest hosts and previews the next stage of the impeachment inquiry with CNN reporters Katelyn Polantz and Marshall Cohen.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy,...
Nov 26, 2019•20 min
It seems that every politician in Washington has their mind made up on impeachment. Republicans continue to support Trump. Democrats are eager to wrap up the inquiry as soon as possible. In the end, what's the impact? Plus, should Democrats wait for testimony from key figures like John Bolton? And what does a new Washington Post report reveal about the White House's attempt to justify the suspension of aid to Ukraine? CNN senior writer Zachary Wolf guest hosts and dives into the latest impeachme...
Nov 25, 2019•20 min
Democrats have essentially rested their case to the American people that President Trump should be impeached. Will it change any minds among Republicans in the House or Senate? And how is President Trump handling all this? Zachary Wolf, senior writer and publisher of the Impeachment Watch Newsletter, discusses the "never Trumpers" rhetoric the President is pushing with CNN reporter and producer Marshall Cohen. Lisa Moncao, CNN senior national security analyst, also joins the conversation to offe...
Nov 22, 2019•22 min
The damning testimony continues as two new witnesses - both foreign policy professionals - appeared before the House Intelligence Committee today. Dr. Fiona Hill warned the House members that some of them were inexplicably believing a "fictional narrative" about 2016 election interference by Ukraine. David Holmes, meanwhile, provided colorful details about Gordon Sondland's phone call with President Trump. CNN national security analyst Sam Vinograd guest hosts and gets a prosecutor's perspective...
Nov 21, 2019•20 min
It's going to be a crazy week. Key government officials - including several national security experts who listened in on the controversial July 25th Trump-Zelensky call - are set to testify in public. But the most anticipated witness is Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland. Will he directly implicate the President in the pressure campaign at the heart of the inquiry? Plus, the House is investigating whether Trump lied to Robert Mueller. How does that impact impeachment proceedings? Z...
Nov 18, 2019•20 min
Democrats think they wounded President Trump, but they've thought that before. In an era of political bubbles and fragmented media, yesterday's seemingly damning testimony might not have moved the needle at all. Plus, is the case for impeachment weakened by its reliance on hearsay? And does Rudy Giuliani have a Trump card to play? CNN political director David Chalian dives into these questions and more with CNN White House reporter Stephen Collinson and CNN political commentator Matt Lewis.To le...
Nov 14, 2019•22 min
It's a historic day. Two career diplomats told a sordid tale of "crazy" policy decisions, a quest for "political dirt," and an overheard conversation between President Trump and a political appointee. But as they painted a damning portrait of the Trump administration's dealings with Ukraine, the GOP tried to shift the attention to the Bidens. CNN political director David Chalian breaks down the first day of public testimony with CNN political analyst Molly Ball and CNN legal and national securit...
Nov 13, 2019•21 min
A historic political drama is set to make its television debut. Two key witnesses are scheduled to testify in public tomorrow, marking a turning point in the impeachment inquiry. Will their stories move the needle? Plus, new details emerge on how the GOP plans to defend the President. But will Trump play along? CNN political director David Chalian sets the stage for a monumental day with CNN reporter and producer Marshall Cohen and CNN Legal Analyst Ross Garber.To learn more about how CNN protec...
Nov 12, 2019•22 min
Open hearings are about to begin, marking what may be the most important week of the Trump presidency. But what does the impeachment inquiry mean for 2020, and for Americans living outside of Washington? CNN senior writer and publisher of the Impeachment Watch newsletter, Zachary Wolf, breaks down what's to come in the week ahead with CNN Senior Washington Correspondent Jeff Zeleny. Meanwhile, Washington Bureau Chief of the Associated Press and CNN political analyst Julie Pace weighs in with wha...
Nov 11, 2019•19 min
