CNN Political Briefing

President-elect Joe Biden unveiled his diverse cabinet nominees today. David Chalian breaks down the stark contrast drawn with President Trump's first cabinet, and how after two and a half weeks of a stalled transition, the General Services Administration has finally ascertained President-elect Biden's win. Plus, President Trump pardons the Thanksgiving turkey, but could he have other pardons up his sleeve during his final days in office?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President-elect Biden unveils his first Cabinet nominees, President Trump faces a critical week in his last-ditch effort to cling to power. David Chalian breaks down Biden’s new picks and this week’s critical certification deadlines for key states. Plus, why Trump is unlikely to concede the election as long as he can keep his fundraising numbers up. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President Trump continues to put himself above the country, more Republicans are telling him to concede. David Chalian discusses what effect that will have, plus Biden showing he is on the job by meeting with top Democratic lawmakers. And with the year closing and no Covid-19 relief bill in sight, the Treasury Secretary has decided to let important Federal Reserve emergency lending programs expire.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a bizarre scene, Rudy Giuliani and the Trump legal team host a press conference promoting wild election conspiracy theories. David Chalian reacts to that as well as how despite the chaos, President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris are doing their best to informally proceed with their transition. Plus, will continuing to question the results in the Georgia presidential election hurt the GOP in the Senate runoffs?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President-elect Biden's team continues sounding the alarm about a delayed transition, the sitting U.S. president is trying to steal the election. David Chalian explains President Trump's failing election challenges and the latest on the Wisconsin recount and the Georgia audit. Plus, Nancy Pelosi was chosen again by Democrats to lead their caucus... and offered a clue about her future. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Lindsay Graham allegedly urged Georgia's Secretary of State to remove ballots amid the ongoing hand recount in the state. David Chalian breaks down why Graham is trying to do President Trump's bidding despite no real hope for a changed outcome in the election. Plus, President-elect Biden's intelligence briefing hurdles, and what Biden's new administration might look like.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Still no concession from President Trump to President-elect Joe Biden's election win, and the current administration has stopped a necessary transition process from going forward. David Chalian breaks down the devastating impact this could have on national security especially during a pandemic. Plus Biden's plan to deal with the economy and the coronavirus crises. Finally, former President Obama shares his thoughts on President Trump's state of denial. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is a lot disinformation swirling around the election results, so CNN fact checker Daniel Dale is here to weed through the lies and debunk claims made by the President and other Republicans.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republican support for President Trump's baseless election claims may be wavering. David Chalian breaks down the growing list of GOP lawmakers who show signs acknowledging President-elect Biden and takes you through Biden's first major West Wing appointment. Plus, key revelations from former President Obama's new memoir.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President Trump does a public event for the first time in a week, President-elect Biden looks to move forward with the transition. David Chalian breaks down the President’s ongoing assault on democracy and Biden’s top contenders for his administration. Plus, as votes are still being counted, the latest on where the uncalled states stand.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices