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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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Oct 30, 2024 • 41min
Crunch Time
First: With less than a week to go till Election Day, we have brand new CNN polls showing Kamala Harris with a slight edge in two of the must-win Rust Belt states CNN's David Chalian breaks down the impact for both campaigns. Plus: Donald Trump is promising to put RFK Jr., a man known for pushing dangerous conspiracies about vaccines, Covid-19, and antidepressants, in charge of public health. What would that mean for you? And: Dana talks to a House Democrat battling an aggressive neurological disorder and the Republican she wants unseated about why they're now working together to try to elect Kamala Harris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 29, 2024 • 41min
One Week to Go
As the clock ticks down to Election Day we bring you a brand new CNN poll from two pivotal battleground states which only affirms that this race cannot be closer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 2024 • 41min
The Final Lap
First: With just eight days left to win votes, the candidates are spread out across the battleground states trying to reach that dwindling slice of undecided voters, knowing more than 40 million Americans have already cast their ballots. Plus: Vile, racist sexist insults dominated Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden yesterday. The former president's typical fear mongering was actually upstaged by his own warmup acts, who disparaged countless Americans. And: When the votes are in, we could see the biggest gender gap ever. Two pollsters from both parties break down the growing divide and how each side is trying to close it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 2024 • 42min
Trump & Harris Close Out Race With Starkly Different Visions
First: Nine days. With the race deadlocked, the candidates stormed the battleground. As Trump goes dark, Harris leaned on star power.And: New data on why the race is still so tight.Plus: Anxious nation. Two pollsters on what they're watching in these final days.And: Badger State battle. We go one-on-one as Wisconsin Senate race gets ugly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 25, 2024 • 41min
New Presidential Poll, Same Old Results
First: A brand new CNN poll reveals the race is literally tied. David Chalian is at the magic wall to take us behind the numbers. Plus: Kamala Harris is zeroing in on Donald Trump's role in overturning Roe v. Wade. Dana talks to a couple forced to leave their home state of Texas to end a non-viable pregnancy. And: Elon Musk is pouring an eye-popping amount of money into his push to elect Trump. We have new details on what he's doing and what he likely wants out of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 24, 2024 • 41min
Closing Arguments
With just 12 days left, Kamala Harris is focusing on the threats to democracy and abortion rights, issues she hopes will be at the forefront of voters' minds. Plus: "Daddy's home!" That's what the crowd chanted as Donald Trump took the stage in Georgia last night after a very weird moment. Meanwhile, Mitch McConnell is offering a new, blistering assessment of much of the party he still leads in the Senate, saying the MAGA movement is completely wrong, and that Ronald Reagan wouldn't recognize the GOP today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 23, 2024 • 46min
Kelly Labels Trump a 'Fascist'
First: John Kelly, who served as Donald Trump's Chief of Staff, tells the New York Times he believes his former boss meets "the definition of a fascist" and warns Trump would rule like a "dictator" if reelected. Plus: It could be a critical night for Kamala Harris - she's going to take questions from undecided and persuadable voters at a CNN town hall. And: We have a special report on the Jewish vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 22, 2024 • 41min
Crunch Time
With just two weeks till Election Day, the campaigns are putting the finishing touches on their closing messages to the shrinking sliver of undecided voters. Kamala Harris is going all-in on their bet that abortion rights will bring people to the polls. We have brand new reporting on their plans, including a trip to a reliably red state. Meanwhile, the richest man in the world is using his considerable resources to boots Donald Trump's campaign. So what does Elon Musk want in return? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 2024 • 45min
15 Days to Go
As today show begins, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are both on the campaign trail with events in states neither can afford to lose. The former president is just outside of Asheville, North Carolina, while the VP is in suburban Philadelphia with Liz Chaney. We go live to both candidates followed by analysis from our panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 2024 • 42min
Trump & Harris Hone Final Pitches Over Packed Weekend
First: Closing time. Trump gets vulgar, while Harris holds her attacks. As big names hit the trail, hoping to drive voters in the polls.And: Elon Musk's million dollar promise.Plus: Culture wars. The GOP's big bet on anti-trans attacks.And: Great stakes. New reporting on whether the control of the Senate could come down to Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices