CNN Political Briefing

Can former President Donald Trump and his allies be liable for the Capitol insurrection? CNN Congressional Correspondent Ryan Nobles breaks down the civil lawsuits before the D.C. District court today that could answer that question. You’ll also hear the latest on the House select committee’s investigation into January 6th. Plus, a GOP Senator came out and admitted the 2020 election wasn’t stolen.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The idea that the pandemic might never end has been a joke since March 2020, but now that joke seems to be a reality. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how the White House is pivoting strategies from trying to eradicate Covid to learning to live with it. The CDC’s job is to communicate this fast-changing science and guidance, which hasn’t been easy for the agency or clear to Americans.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 6th, 2021 is “a day that is going to live on forever in American history.” That’s what CNN Political Director David Chalian said on this podcast last year. On the first anniversary, there’s no doubt those words ring true. You’ll hear Chalian break down what happened in D.C. today–Democrats looked back on their experiences during the insurrection. Plus, Biden gave a passionate speech where he held the former president accountable for his actions that day.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The one-year anniversary of the January 6th insurrection is tomorrow, and the select committee investigating the events from that day says it wants to talk to more key Conservatives. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the committee’s motivations and looks ahead at how D.C. is preparing for tomorrow. President Joe Biden is expected to call his predecessor out for the role he played, while the GOP will mostly lay low.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate Democrats are trying to pass voting rights legislation without Republicans by changing the filibuster rules. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the roadblocks ahead for Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to do so. Plus, is there an opportunity for election reform that Democrats and Republicans could both get behind? You'll hear an idea published in the New York Times from a conservative thought leader.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week marks the one-year anniversary of the Capitol insurrection on January 6th. The House committee investigating the attack says it has firsthand knowledge from multiple sources about the former President’s actions on that day. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains what we know so far about those firsthand accounts. Plus, some new polling suggests the number of people who think the violence that occurred that day was justified is growing...To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2022 starts tomorrow, and so does the start of an election year. In a special episode, CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the political climate of the midterm elections and key races to watch. As Republicans try to take control of the House and the Senate, Democrats will try to hold on to their razor-thin majority. Plus, this election year will test President Joe Biden’s approval among voters and former President Donald Trump’s control over Republicans.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In President Joe Biden’s inauguration speech almost a year ago, he laid out his goals for the nation. In a special episode, CNN Political Director David Chalian reviews how the President handled the ongoing pandemic, record levels of inflation, legislative obstacles, foreign affairs and the continued attack on democracy during his first year in office. Plus, has Biden helped unite the country and heal the divisiveness in politics... or has the problem only worsened under his administration?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While our team takes a quick holiday break, we are excited to share a new podcast with you called “Margins of Error”. A surprising percentage of people today, including CNN resident numbers guy Harry Enten, hate making and receiving phone calls. Our reluctance to dial in, is affecting everything from national polling to workplace relationships to our levels of anxiety. Harry asks why we’re avoiding phone calls and whether we can be coached through our telephone-related nerves.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US is heading into another Covid Christmas. As circumstances quickly change with the virus, the Biden administration’s plans are also adapting to address the new Omicron variant. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down Biden’s two-pronged message to Americans today on Covid. Plus, former President Donald Trump boasts about his booster shot?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices