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Each weekday, Dana Bash and a panel of well-sourced reporters bring you the most important political stories of the day. On the weekend, Manu Raju kicks off CNN's Sunday morning political programming with Inside Politics Sunday. Dana and Manu get answers from the people making headlines, explain the political stories that matter, and report on how the news will impact you.
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Sep 21, 2025 • 41min
Political Tensions: Trump’s Demands and Harris’s New Book
This episode of Inside Politics Sunday, hosted by David Chalian, examines several key political developments. The program covers President Trump's directive to his Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute his political adversaries, including James Comey, Adam Schiff, and Letitia James, which represents an unprecedented use of presidential power. The show also touches on the political repercussions of Charlie Kirk's assassination, with significant White House attendance expected at his memorial. Additionally, prominent Democrats react to Vice President Kamala Harris' new book, which has sparked controversy within the party and among potential 2028 rivals. Other segments address the impact of Trump's policies on conservative voices, Ronald Reagan's legacy, and upcoming elections. The episode concludes with a preview of top political stories for the upcoming week, including a special election in Arizona, a meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and an announcement from the Trump administration on autism rates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 19, 2025 • 41min
Trump Issues Warning to TV Networks
First: President Trump puts the media on notice, threatening to consider revoking broadcast licenses for networks that give him "bad publicity." Is free speech in America under assault?
Plus: New excerpts from Kamala Harris's memoir detail a contentious conversation with Joe Biden right before her debate with Donald Trump.
And: CNN's John King talks to Texas voters about the Republican mission to gerrymander their way to victory in the 2026 midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 18, 2025 • 42min
Trump Praises ABC for Suspending Kimmel Show
First: President Trump is celebrating ABC's decision to take Jimmy Kimmel off the air indefinitely while suggesting other late-night hosts should be next.
Plus: Dana speaks with a Republican congressman calling for the firing of anyone he thinks is celebrating Charlie Kirk's murder.
And: Kamala Harris says she really wanted Pete Buttigieg to be her running mate, but thought it was too risky to have an openly gay man on the ticket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 2025 • 53min
Pivotal Patel Hearing
As today's show begins, FBI Director Kash Patel has been fielding questions from members of the Senate Judiciary Committee for nearly three hours now, defending his handling of the investigation into the murder of Charlie Kirk, the Jeffrey Epstein case, and accusations of turmoil at the agency he runs. CNN's Evan Perez is following all of these developments and joins us live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 2025 • 41min
Trump Incites MAGA Base Following Kirk Killing
First: President Trump continues to use the Charlie Kirk killing to rally his MAGA base against the left while turning a blind eye to the far right's role in political violence.
Plus: The Trump Administration says it's reached a framework deal with China to keep TikTok running in the US. Does it address the national security threats Trump has previously cited?
And: New York Governor Kathy Hochul is endorsing Zohran Mamdani for Big Apple mayor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 14, 2025 • 41min
Crossroads of Power: Uniting a Fragmented Nation
The Inside Politics Sunday show, hosted by Raju Charlie, delves into the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, highlighting the United States' escalating political violence and the differing responses from leaders. The script discusses President Trump's aggressive rhetoric blaming the 'radical left' for the violence, contrasted with Utah Governor Spencer Cox's call for calm and moral clarity. Additionally, the show examines Trump's stance on Russia and NATO sanctions, criticized for appearing weak. Democratic Senator John Fetterman provides a critique of his party's current strategies, particularly regarding their handling of crime, immigration, and their response to Trump's administration. The show also previews Trump's upcoming state visit to the UK, emphasizing the ceremonious aspects of the trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 12, 2025 • 41min
Police Capture, ID Suspect in Kirk Killing
The man police say murdered right-wing activist Charlie Kirk is in custody. 22-year-old Tyler Robinson is described as a high-achieving student from a small Utah suburb with no political party affiliation. Sources tell CNN Robinson's father recognized his son from FBI photos and told him to turn himself in. The father called a youth pastor to assist, and the pastor then called US marshalls.
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Sep 11, 2025 • 46min
FBI Releases Photos of 'Person of Interest' in Kirk Killing
As today's show begins, there's been a critical development in the manhunt for the assassin who gunned down conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The FBI has just released images of a "person of interest" and asked for the public's help in identifying him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 10, 2025 • 43min
From In Sync to At Odds
First: In a new book, Kamala Harris reveals what she really thought about Joe Biden's reelection gamble, calling it "reckless" and accusing his inner circle of undermining her at every turn.
Plus: In a potential tinderbox moment for Europe, Poland shoots down Russian drones that crossed into its airspace more than a dozen times. The Polish prime minister says his country hasn't been this close to open conflict since World War II.
And: The highest court in the land has dealt Donald Trump a series of winning cards. But will they shuffle the deck when it comes to his sweeping tariffs? The president's desire to reshape the world economy hangs in the balance.
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Sep 9, 2025 • 41min
A Seismic Strike
First: Israel carries out an attack aimed at Hamas leadership in Qatar, raising serious concerns about negotiations to end the war in Gaza and return the 48 hostages still being held captive.
Plus: The White House advises Americans not to believe their own eyes after the release of the now-infamous crude birthday message to Jeffrey Epstein seemingly signed by Donald Trump.
And: A new update to the annual jobs report shows the US economy added 911,000 fewer jobs in through March than initially estimated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices