CNN Political Briefing

President Joe Biden just got coal for Christmas... not from Santa, but from West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down how and why Manchin blew up Biden’s Build Back Better. Some Democrats are frustrated while others are trying to push for progress on it in 2022. What will get Build Back Better back on track?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Build Back Better on the backburner for now, Democrats are pushing for progress on voting rights legislation. CNN Congressional Correspondent Ryan Nobles breaks down the stalemate in Congress over two voting rights bills and why Democrats believe they are important to pass. It isn’t the first time this year that the party’s priorities are held up in Congress because of two Democratic Senators...To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The decision of whether to prosecute former Trump administration Chief of Staff Mark Meadows for contempt of Congress is in the hands of the Justice Department now. CNN Congressional Correspondent Ryan Nobles explains where the House select committee’s work stands. Plus, one of the unnamed lawmakers that sent texts to Meadows the day before the January 6th insurrection has now been identified.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 joked last week that he doesn’t pay attention to approval ratings unless they’re in his favor. By that logic, he’s probably not paying attention to the findings from the new CNN/SSRS poll... CNN Political Director shares key findings from the poll and explains why Biden should be worried. A majority of Americans are feeling sour on the economy and think the government is doing far too little to address it.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House is voting tonight on whether to refer Mark Meadows to the Justice Department for a contempt of congress charge, after the House Jan. 6th committee recommended it last night. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the committee’s findings and what could be in store for Meadows. You’ll hear about some text messages Meadows provided to the committee that reveal many of Trump’s allies knew the insurrection was wrong, but still chose to downplay it for months after.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One Senator is still not on board for President Joe Biden’s sweeping economic and climate bill and that’s Joe Manchin of West Virginia. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains what Manchin’s concerns are and why some bad economic news recently has not alleviated them. The two Joes are discussing this on a call today–will there be enough movement from Manchin to pass the bill this calendar year?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today President Biden and other lawmakers attended the funeral service of the late Senator and presidential candidate Bob Dole. CNN Political Director David Chalian reflects on how politics has changed since Dole was in office. You’ll hear words the life-long Republican wrote and words he has said that represented his patriotism and love for this country.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 hosted the first “Summit for Democracy” today where he highlighted the importance of democracy worldwide. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains examples of how democracy is under threat right here at home. Between the January 6th investigation and Republicans pushing the big lie, the US continues to struggle to restore faith in its democratic institutions.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 hit the road today to sell his economic agenda with new branding around his infrastructure law. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down positive economic indicators that the White House hopes will boost the President’s political standing. Plus, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says Build Back Better is on track to pass by Christmas.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House committee investigating January 6th says they will move forward with a scheduled deposition of Mark Meadows tomorrow after his attorney said he no longer plans to cooperate. CNN Political Director David Chalian summarizes Meadows’ reason for his about-face and the latest with Steve Bannon’s upcoming criminal contempt trial. Plus, the Capitol Police Inspector General says the department still has a lot of work to do almost a year after the insurrection...To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices