CNN Political Briefing

President Joe Biden will deliver his State of the Union address tonight. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down Biden’s focus for the speech and what he’s likely to discuss. Will the president be able to balance the pressing Russia-Ukraine crisis with other important domestic issues?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fighting continues to escalate in Ukraine as Russia ramps up its war efforts. CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash explains the latest developments from the conflict and breaks down where both sides stand. Plus, she answers some key questions about the talks between the two countries and why US troops will not fight alongside Ukraine.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 announced his nomination to replace Justice Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. If confirmed, she will be the first black woman to sit on the highest court. CNN’s Chris Cillizza dives into Jackson’s background and why Biden’s historic pick comes at an interesting time. Plus, Senate Democrats want a speedy confirmation process, but will Republicans allow that?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After weeks of rising tensions and failed diplomacy attempts, the conflict in eastern Ukraine came to a head today–Russia began its invasion of the country. CNN’s Chris Cillizza breaks down Russia’s aggression in Ukraine so far and President Joe Biden’s response. But as Cillizza points out, polling shows Biden is facing this conflict “in a decidedly weak political position.”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 promised to announce his Supreme Court nominee by the end of February. With that deadline quickly approaching, CNN’s Chris Cillizza gives an update on where the process stands. Biden promised the nominee will be a Black woman with “extraordinary qualifications” to fill Justice Stephen Breyer’s shoes. Will the nominee’s qualifications satisfy both Democrats and Republicans?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

About 10 years ago, Senator Mitt Romney was called out of touch for saying that Russia was the U.S.’s main geopolitical foe. CNN’s Chris Cillizza explains that Romney wasn’t wrong back then... or now. Although a lot has unfolded over the past decade in Eastern Europe, some of Romney’s comments from a decade ago still have relevance today. Plus, you’ll hear President Joe Biden’s latest comments on Russia.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this Presidents’ Day, President Joe Biden has a full plate. CNN’s Congressional Correspondent Ryan Nobles breaks down Biden’s stacked agenda: the escalating conflict in Eastern Europe, a Supreme Court nominee pick and a SOTU address to write. The next few weeks will be crucial for Biden; could his ability to handle these challenges be a turning point in his presidency? 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 is dealing with some similar challenges that President Lyndon B. Johnson faced in the 60s. In this episode, you’ll hear CNN’s Zachary Wolf share some of Johnson’s secretly recorded calls. At the time, he had some candid words for his concerns with the conflict in Vietnam. He spoke to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. about passing monumental voting rights legislation and more. Check out this piece and watch “LBJ: Triumph and Tragedy” for more–it premieres on CNN this Sunday at 9pm and 10pm ET.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

American officials believe Russia is moving towards an imminent invasion of Ukraine, despite Moscow claiming otherwise. CNN’s Zachary Wolf explains where the conflict stands and how Congress is planning to respond. Although lawmakers on both sides support more sanctions on Russia, they can’t seem to agree on the details of a bipartisan bill.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If the conflict between Russia and Ukraine escalates, it could hurt Americans here at home, particularly in their pocketbooks. CNN’s Zachary Wolf explains that the conflict comes at a politically challenging time for the President and his party. Although they campaigned on the promise of weening the US off oil and gas to save the planet, midterm nerves and high inflation are prompting some Democrats to consider other ideas, like a gas tax holiday.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices