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The Daily DC

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CNN's Political Director David Chalian lives, breathes, and sleeps politics, so who better to help make sense of the ever-shifting political landscape? Join David and his colleagues as they ask tough questions, provide insight and analysis, and help you separate the political signal from the noise.
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Episodes

A Troubling Number for Trump

A new poll finds that two thirds of American disapprove of President Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Does that number show that the bottom is falling out of the President's re-election bid? CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks that down and discusses the President's postponed New Hampshire rally and Joe Biden's economic strategy. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 10, 20206 min

John Lewis' Voting Rights Fight is Far From Over

John Lewis has led the fight for voting rights for decades, from Selma to the halls of Congress. But that fight is far from over- and voting rights are facing a new threat in the form of a dangerous pandemic. Join CNN Politics and Culture writer Brandon Tensley to break down what Lewis' legacy means today, as portrayed in the new CNN Film about his life, Good Trouble. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

Jul 10, 20208 min

Trump and Fauci Clash Over Wishful Thinking

President Trump seems increasingly at odds with Dr. Fauci over his perilously optimistic attitude over America's fraught handling of coronavirus. CNN Political Director David Chalian delves into the possible ramifications for the Presidents' re-election, and what he should be doing differently. Plus a new SCOTUS ruling on Trump's tax returns, and the RNC convention increasingly up in the air. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad ch...

Jul 09, 20207 min

Tucker Carlson is Doing Trump's Dirty Work

One of the President's biggest media allies, Fox News' Tucker Carlson is attacking the patriotism of a leading Biden VP candidate, Illinois Senator and double amputee Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down how this benefits President Trump and reflects how he has changed politics. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 08, 20207 min

New Trump Book: Family Secrets and Psychoanalysis

In a new book, President Trump's niece, a clinical psychologist, delves into the President's family history and makes devastating claims about his mental state. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian as he breaks down what the book means for the Presidency and the 2020 campaign. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 07, 20207 min

Trump's Fourth of July Message: Dividing America

On the weekend the Fourth of July, a moment meant to signify country unity, President Trump continues to deliver divisive speeches aimed at his base. But with 4 months to go, will this path to re-election work? Join CNN Political Director David Chalian to examine Trump's risky re-election play. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 06, 20207 min

The Economy is on the Rise, and So Are Coronavirus Cases

As the economy takes a step towards recovery, President Trump takes a victory lap. But new coronavirus cases are also surging to record setting levels. CNN Political Director David Chalian talks about the calculus behind the president ignoring the worsening Coronavirus crisis. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 02, 20208 min

Trump's Congressional Losses

CNN’s Political Director David Chalian breaks down how several far-right Republicans have recently defeated candidates endorsed by President Trump in Republican Congressional primaries... and how they could impact the future of the party. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 01, 20208 min

The Politics of Wearing a Mask

CNN’s Political Director, David Chalian, discusses the politicized debate over masks and whether President Trump will follow key members of his own party and wear a mask publicly. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 30, 20208 min

Trump Retweets Racist Video

CNN’s Political Director, David Chalian, discusses the impact of President Trump’s most recent retweet of a racist video in which a man chants 'white power’. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 29, 20208 min

The Mood vs. The Map

As President Trump travels to Wisconsin, CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the latest on the 2020 race in the key swing states that will determine who wins the presidency. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 202010 min

Biden Builds A Lead in Key Voting Groups

CNN’s Political Director, David Chalian, breaks down the takeaways of the new NYTimes/Siena College national poll, which shows Biden with a big lead over Trump. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 24, 20209 min

Today in Politics: Voting During a Pandemic

CNN Political Director David Chalian's thoughts on the biggest news in politics today. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 202010 min

Today in Politics: What Matters and What Doesn't

CNN Political Director David Chalian's thoughts on the biggest news in politics today. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 22, 202014 min

Juneteenth, 99 Years of Pain, and Trump's Tulsa Rally

Today is Juneteenth, and to cap off what might be one of the most consequential weeks of the political year President Trump gets ready for his first rally in months in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian and Political Correspondent Abby Phillip to talk about what Juneteenth means for Tulsa and it's history of racial strife as well as the impact of a rally as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn ...

Jun 19, 202020 min

The Supreme Court Protects DREAMERs, For Now

The Supreme Court blocks the Trump Administration's move to end the DACA program, protecting for now the nearly 700,000 undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children from deportation. Join CNN Legal Analyst and Supreme Court Biographer Joan Biskupic and CNN Political Director David Chalian to break down the decision and discuss the President's bad week with the conservative Court. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choi...

Jun 18, 202018 min

Is Congressional Compromise on Police Reform Possible?

Republicans release their police reform bill, but Democrats say it doesn't go far enough. Former Republican Congresswoman and CNN Political Commentator Mia Love joins CNN Political Director David Chalian to break down the chance of a compromise and share how systemic racism has affected her family. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 17, 202021 min

A Landmark LGBTQ Supreme Court Decision

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court extended civil rights protections to LGBTQ workers. What does that mean for the country, culturally and politically? CNN Supreme Court Reporter Ariane De Vogue and CNN Culture and Politics writer Brandon Tensley join CNN Political Director David Chalian to take you inside the monumental decision and its impact. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 202021 min

Swing States, Cancelled Fairs, and Veepstakes

President Trump is set to resume his rallies this week despite concerns over pandemic health risks. CNN Chief Washington Correspondent Jeff Zeleny joins CNN Political Director from the key swing state of Wisconsin to break down the latest in the 2020 race including the impact of anti-racism protests, President Trump’s return to the campaign trail and the Democratic veepstakes. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Jun 15, 202020 min

Trump's 2020 Game Plan

The Republican National Committee has moved their convention "celebration" to Jacksonville, FL. It will be in a 15,000 person capacity arena, and no plans for social distancing during what many experts predict will be the second wave of the pandemic. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian, and Political Reporter Dan Merica to discuss the Trump campaign's re-election strategy. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Jun 12, 202017 min

Politics and COVID-19: Reopening Amid Dire Predictions

Join CNN Political Director David Chalian and CNN Senior Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen to break down the latest on Coronavirus forecasts and what large group events like President Trump restarting political rallies and nationwide protests could mean for the spread of the disease. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 11, 202018 min

From Celebrating a Life to Building a Movement

George Floyd's body was finally laid to rest on June 9th, after a widely attended service in Houston Texas. CNN National Correspondent Omar Jimenz covered the days of world-wide protests sparked by his death at the hands of police and today he joins CNN political director David Chalian to look back at the man at the heart of the movement that has changed the world. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Jun 10, 202019 min

Inside Minneapolis' Push to "Dismantle" the Police

As George Floyd is buried in Houston, the city where he died is looking to dismantle its police department. Minneapolis City Councilman Steve Fletcher joins CNN Political Director David Chalian to explain what the city council's plan actually looks like, discuss why he feels it's necessary, and respond to criticism from national leaders. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 09, 202020 min

The 2020 Race is Now About Race

A new CNN Poll shows Biden with a double digit lead over President Trump. It also shows Trump has roughly the same approval ratings that Jimmy Carter and George W. H. Bush had at this point before they both went on to lose their re-election bids. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian, and Political Correspondent Abby Phillip to break down the 2020 state of play amidst national protests to defund the police, and the Covid-19 crisis. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit...

Jun 08, 202020 min

Marching On: Lessons from Past Protests

The protest movement following the death of George Floyd shows no signs of stopping. What lessons can be learned from the civil rights movement and the unrest of the 1960's? Incoming Yale Professor of history, law and African-American studies Elizabeth Hinton joins CNN Political Director David Chalian to compare and contrast these most recent protests to past movements. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Jun 05, 202017 min

"Outrage on Top of Outrage"

A national movement unlike any seen in decades has swept America following the killing of George Floyd. The rage behind that movement is a unique product of our time. CNN Political Commentator and New York Times Op-Ed Columnist Charles Blow joins CNN Political Director David Chalian to dig deeper into how longstanding structural inequality and mounting pressures of COVID-19 are fueling protests nationwide. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more ab...

Jun 04, 202021 min

Where American Policing Goes From Here

Minnesota officials announce aiding and abetting charges against the three officers who watched George Floyd die and increase the charges against the officer who kneeled on his neck. CNN Law Enforcement Analyst and former police chief Charles Ramsey joins CNN Political Director David Chalian to explain what these charges mean for the future of policing. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

Jun 03, 202015 min

Protests, Tear Gas, and a "President of Law and Order"

Last night, right before calling himself an “ally of all peaceful protesters", President Trump had the peaceful protestors outside the White House cleared with teargas and rubber bullets. CNN's Political Director David Chalian is joined by White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins and National Correspondent Sara Sidner to discuss the latest developments in the protests across the country. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choice...

Jun 02, 202021 min

Unrest in America

Protests across America over police brutality boil over and turn violent for the sixth night after the death of George Floyd. Minneapolis native and CNN Legal Analyst Laura Coates joins CNN Political Director David Chalian to recount her weekend in the city, break down the nationwide movement, and discuss the legal challenges ahead. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 01, 202018 min

Prisoner's Dilemma: COVID-19 and the Legal System

America's prisons are coronavirus hotspots and prisoners are turning to the courts for help. CNN Supreme Court Reporter Ariane De Vogue joins CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes to bring you voices from inside America's penitentiaries and break down the complicated legal fights. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 202020 min
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