CNN Political Briefing

As Election Day approaches, recent polls show that when it comes to issues voters care about most, Republicans seem to have the upper hand. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what those issues are and key debates to watch tonight. You’ll also hear the latest on the pivotal Senate race in Georgia, where early voting starts today.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The midterm elections are heating up – and both sides are honing their campaign messages. CNN’s Chris Cillizza breaks down the latest ads and developments in key races, and what issues the two parties are mainly focused on.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The January 6 House select committee voted to subpoena former President Donald Trump for documents and testimony for its investigation into the Capitol riot in its last hearing before the midterms. CNN’s Chris Cillizza breaks down new evidence the panel argues proves Trump was directly involved in the bid to overturn the 2020 election, complete with a premeditated plan to declare victory no matter the election result.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden addressed several topics in a wide-ranging, exclusive interview with CNN. From recession fears to the war in Ukraine, CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the interview’s highlights and a new CNN/SSRS poll that gives insight into how Americans think Biden is doing as president – both overall and on certain issues.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Republican party is making clear, with visits and funds, that it’s behind Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker as he navigates abortion allegations. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains who was by Walker’s side today, and where money is being spent in the race for – and against –Walker. Plus, Vice President Mike Pence endorses another candidate in a key race. And in Ohio, the Senate candidates faced off in a fiery debate last night. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s about four weeks to go until election day in the US – Republican candidates are focused on the economy and inflation, while Democrats have focused largely on abortion rights. CNN Political Director David Chalian zooms out and explains the electorate, the campaign strategies and the roles two leaders from opposite parties will play in the final days ahead. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Poll after poll shows voters have the economy and inflation at the top of their minds, so the White House is eager to tout any good news on that front - and downplay pessimistic forecasts. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the state of the economy with the latest jobs report and what that means for the Federal Reserve’s inflation fight. All this while gas prices are on the rise at a terrible time for Democrats. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Georgia’s Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker continues to double down on his denial of reporting from the Daily Beast around an alleged abortion. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the new allegations, his responses, and how Walkers’ Republican allies are navigating this controversy. Plus, CNN has new polling highlighting key races in Nevada and Arizona.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wake of Hurricane Ian, President Joe Biden and Governor Ron DeSantis have put their political differences aside today during Biden’s Florida visit. CNN’s Chris Cillizza explains the two leaders’ fraught relationship and how Florida’s recovery efforts are going so far. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Georgia GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker is denying an allegation that he paid for a girlfriend’s abortion 13 years ago. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how Republicans are standing by him, while Democrats are largely muted on the issue. This race in Georgia could ultimately decide which party controls the Senate.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices