CNN Political Briefing

To punish or not punish Rep. Lauren Boebert? Dem. Rep. Ilhan Omar says she’s "very confident" House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will punish Boebert this week for her racist and anti-muslim comments. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why it’s up to Pelosi to do something about Boebert’s racist comments and not House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. Will Democrats continue the pattern of holding Republicans accountable for their unacceptable behavior?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 democrat Stacey Abrams announced her bid for Georgia Governor, meaning she could face current Gov. Brian Kemp in a long-anticipated rematch next year. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down key questions Abrams answered this week. Plus, former President Trump’s determination to get revenge on Kemp might mean trouble for the governor in the primaries.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Covid cases rise and concerns over the new variant continue, President Biden outlined his plan to combat the virus in the winter. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains that Biden’s taking a slightly different approach than he did over the summer. He’s no longer touting that the virus is almost behind us and acknowledging how politicized the pandemic’s become.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

50 years' worth of fierce pro-life & pro-choice debate made its way to the Supreme Court today as justices heard a Mississippi case that could end Roe v. Wade. CNN Political Director David Chalian recaps the highlights from the oral arguments and explains where the judges might stand on abortion rights. You’ll even hear some of the justices themselves.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lawmakers have a long to-do list before they can head home for the holidays. CNN Political Director David Chalian summarizes the priorities for the month ahead on Capitol Hill and the obstacles that may arise. From passing Build Back Better to funding the government before Friday’s deadline, Congress’ December sprint is ambitious to say the least.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 says the new Omicron coronavirus variant is “a cause for concern, not a cause for panic,” as the US braces for cases. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the political reality Biden is facing brought about by the potential threat of Omicron. Will the way Biden handles it be a factor in upcoming elections... or are Americans too Covid-fatigued to care?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should Roe v. Wade be overruled? Do states have the right to outlaw most abortions? To pack or not to pack the court? These are all questions the justices and legal experts are facing. CNN Legal Analyst Joan Biskupic details the two state laws that are forcing the court to address abortion yet again. The court’s decisions on these cases will certainty drive voters to the polls in 2022 and beyond, one way or the other. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Americans won’t just be discussing how their Thanksgiving meals taste–they’ll also likely discuss how much it cost to make it... CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why President Biden spoke on the economy and inflation today before the holiday. Plus, you’ll hear what the White House plans to do to address the high gas prices.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 chose continuity above all else by nominating Jerome Powell to stay as the Chair of the Federal Reserve. CNN Political Director explains the economic and political calculus behind Biden’s decision. Despite the bipartisan support for Powell’s nomination on Capitol Hill, some progressives aren’t happy with it.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some thought the day may never come, but the House finally passed President Biden’s Build Back Better social spending bill this morning. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the reactions from both excited Democrats and bitter Republicans. Democrats may be taking a victory lap now, but it’s going to take some time before Biden’s able to sign it into law...To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices