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Jun 28, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Biden brushes off critics, SCOTUS sides with Jan. 6 rioters, government power curbed & more
President Biden dismisses debate criticism, SCOTUS rules on Jan. 6 rioters, limits government power. Summer Covid-19 surge in U.S. First father-son duo in NBA. Agencies' challenges, exercise benefits, and future vaccine discussions.
Jun 28, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: Biden's debate performance, AZ wildfire evacuation, busiest travel day & more
Analysis of Biden and Trump's debate performances, concerns over Biden's delivery, Supreme Court updates, Arizona wildfire evacuation, Iran's presidential election, TSA expecting busiest day ever
Jun 28, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: CNN Debate highlights, Uvalde indictments, Bible in classrooms & more
Highlights from the recent CNN debate between Biden and Trump, concerns over Biden's performance, Uvalde school police officers indicted for mass shooting response, severe weather alerts affecting millions, Bible and Ten Commandments now mandatory in Oklahoma classrooms
Jun 28, 2024 • 16min
One Thing: Some Dems Hit the Panic Button After Biden's Very Bad Night
CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes discusses the mixed reactions to Biden's lackluster debate performance, concerns about his age, and the aftermath for both campaigns. Analysis includes the impact of muted mics, post-debate strategies, and Democrats' worries about Biden's performance.
Jun 27, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: CNN presidential debate, international roaming outage, health care fraud crackdown & more
CNN podcast covers highlights of the Biden vs. Trump debate, international roaming outage, Gaza evacuation, health care fraud crackdown, and coral reefs impact. Scientists are exploring nature to address mass coral bleaching.
Jun 27, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Biden-Trump faceoff, severe storms, Olympic gymnastics trials & more
A historic showdown is set between Biden and Trump at a primetime debate. Supreme Court rulings on opioid epidemic and federal agencies. Severe weather warning in the US. Bolivian general arrested for failed coup. Simone Biles competes for a spot in Paris Olympics.
Jun 27, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Key SCOTUS opinions, Walgreens closing stores, housing market 'stuck' & more
Supreme Court rejects Purdue Pharma settlement, emergency abortions in Idaho. Pre-debate security for Biden and Trump, Walgreens store closures, Kenyan protests, and housing market stagnation until 2026.
Jun 27, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Historic presidential debate, Boeing's explanation, NBA draft & more
A historic presidential debate is on the horizon, Boeing investigates a plane incident, wealthy Americans face financial struggles, a cyberattack disrupts car dealerships, and French players make waves in the NBA draft.
Jun 27, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: CNN debate day, Bolivia coup attempt, panda diplomacy returns & more
Tonight in Atlanta, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off in the first election debate. Other topics include Supreme Court rulings, a thwarted coup in Bolivia, a Texas inmate execution, and the arrival of giant pandas in California.
Jun 26, 2024 • 25min
One Thing: Backstage Before the CNN Presidential Debate
David Chalian, CNN's Political Director, gives an inside look at the upcoming CNN Presidential Debate where President Biden and former President Trump will face off. The episode explores the debate studio in Georgia, voter expectations, and the historical significance of this early election clash.
