CNN Political Briefing

What does President Trump's Covid-19 diagnosis mean for the health and stability of the country as we head into the final months of the election? David Chalian shares the latest news out of the White House.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Minnesota last night, President Trump shared an alternate reality of debate success with his supporters. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses that, plus how the rules for the upcoming debates will not be changed without a fight. Finally, he breaks down what it means that GOP lawmakers distanced themselves from Trump after the president didn’t explicitly condemn white supremacists.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In last night's debate, President Trump failed to accomplish what he needed to, according to CNN Political Director David Chalian. He also discusses whether Joe Biden was able to push himself further ahead in the race... or if his performance really mattered at all to voters. Finally, he previews how the second and third presidential debates might be getting new rules.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight’s the first of three presidential debates leading up to the election. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses how the first meeting between President Trump and Joe Biden will play out, and what tactics Trump might use to throw Biden off his game. With just 35 days until the election both candidates will be looking to seal the deal with American voters.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bombshell report released on Sunday reveals President Trump only paid $750 in taxes in 2016 and 2017. CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes breaks that down, as well as the inevitable fight that will break out over Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court. Plus, Biden’s campaign responds to Trump's baseless accusations that the former Vice President is taking performance enhancement drugs.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump doubles down on his refusal to commit to a peaceful transition if he doesn’t win in November. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the President’s strategy. Plus, absentee ballot requests have skyrocketed this year while the FBI director maintains “there is no coordinated national voter fraud effort”. Finally, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg became the first woman and Jewish person in history to lay in state at the US Capitol.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When asked about whether he will commit to a peaceful transition of power, President Trump says "we're going to have to see what happens." CNN Reporter Kristen Holmes discusses that and how the protests following the grand jury not indicting officers for Breonna Taylor's death will play out in the debate next week. Plus, President Trump moves to shore up a major weakness, Healthcare, without actually taking any major steps.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Memorial services for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg begin as President Trump promises to name her replacement on Saturday. CNN Political Reporter Nia Malika Henderson discusses RBG’s legacy, as well as the politics surrounding who should get to fill the vacant Supreme Court seat. Plus, President Trump continues to hold massive rallies as the country passes a grim milestone of 200,000 people lost to the Coronavirus pandemic. And finally, Cindy McCain, the late GOP Senator John McCain’s wife endorses Joe Biden.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is all systems go for Donald Trump's nominee to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court. David Chalian breaks down how Mitt Romney’s backing paves way for an election-year confirmation. Plus, a closer look at Amy Coney Barrett, the judge at the very top of Donald Trump's SCOTUS list, and Michael Bloomberg's big Florida play.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has sent shock waves through US politics and the Presidential race. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses President Trump's full steam ahead approach to filling her seat, plus Joe Biden's appeal to Republican's morality and his focus on healthcare. David also sifts through the calculations currently being made by vulnerable GOP Senators like Susan Collins when it comes to voting on a replacement. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices