
CNN Politics
A collection of all CNN's political podcasts, featuring episodes from: The Assignment with Audie Cornish, CNN Inside Politics, CNN Political Briefing, The Axe Files, State of the Union, CNN One Thing and more.
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Apr 7, 2025 • 43min
CNN Inside Politics: Monday Market Mayhem
First: We continue to follow the chaos on Wall Street. While President Trump defiantly stands by his sweeping tariffs, confused investors fear a global recession. Plus: The Trump administration has until the end of the day to bring home a Salvadoran national whom they mistakenly deported to a prison in his home country. But the DOJ says that is not possible and asks the Supreme Court to block the order. And: Anti-vaccine activist turned HHS Secretary RFK Jr. may be changing his tune on the measles vaccine after a second unvaccinated child in West Texas dies from the preventable disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 7, 2025 • 47min
State of the Union: Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Gov. Tim Walz
On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper presses Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for clarity on Trump’s sweeping tariffs as the economic fallout grows. Then, Democratic Gov. Tim Walz joins Jake to respond and to weigh in on what he thinks Democrats’ strategy needs to be to counter Trump. Finally, CNN Senior Political Commentator David Urban, CNN Political Commentator Jamal Simmons, Democratic Rep. Hillary Scholten, and Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis join Jake to break down the political and economic impact of Trump’s tariffs, as well as the move by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to remove books from the Naval Academy library as part of the administration’s anti-DEI push. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 7, 2025 • 43min
CNN Inside Politics: Trump's Tariffs Spark Chaos, Confusion and Uncertainty
First: Sticker shock and awe. Trump's trade war jolts the global economy. What is the president's end game? And will Americans buy it?Plus: Hands off. As millions turn out with a message for Trump, Democrats see their moment.And: Primary problem. My new reporting on a potential senate primary. Is the GOP midterm map in jeopardy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 5, 2025 • 25min
CNN Political Briefing: What Made These Special Elections...Special
Democrats celebrated a victory in a Wisconsin state supreme court race while Republicans secured two wins in special elections in Florida this week. The races were a window into how voters are feeling a few months into Trump's second term. Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler explains why his state saw a surge in voter turnout, while Florida Republican Party Chair Ben Power shares his take on GOP margins shrinking since November.Have a question or a guest you'd like to hear from? Let us know. Email us at CNNPoliticalBriefing@Gmail.com or give us a call at (202) 430-5460. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 4, 2025 • 44min
CNN Inside Politics: Another Gruesome Day on Wall Street
The Dow is on its way to another quadruple-digit loss due to President Trump's global trade war. This morning, China became the first country to retaliate, slapping a 34% tariff on American-made goods. And yet there's also some good news the US economy today: a much-stronger-than-expected-jobs report. Our extensive coverage of the current economic turmoil begins with CNN's Vanessa Yurkevich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 3, 2025 • 43min
CNN Inside Politics: Carnage on Wall Street
Today's show begins as stocks are having their worst day since 2022. The reason: Donald Trump's trade war. But just before we came on the air, the president's commerce secretary advised everybody to "relax" and "trust" Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 2, 2025 • 43min
CNN Inside Politics: Rolling the Dice
First: We're a few hours away from President Trump unveiling sweeping new tariffs that could reshape the global economy and shatter relationships with key US allies. Plus: Democrats are celebrating a win in Wisconsin after their favorite candidate beat the Conservative Elon Musk backed by 10 points. Is it a blip or a real boost for the party? And: Nine Republicans sink Mike Johnson's push to block remote voting after the birth of a child. Why is the self-described pro-family Speaker choosing this battle to fight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 1, 2025 • 44min
CNN Inside Politics: Get Out and Vote?
First: Voters in Wisconsin and Florida are heading to the polls right now to cast the first ballots of President Trump's second term. CNN is on the ground with the latest on the $90 million race dominated by Elon Musk, plus the two special elections that could have a major impact on the House GOP's incredibly slim majority. Plus: Senator Cory Booker's marathon floor speech continues into its 17th hour. He promises to keep blasting Donald Trump and Elon Musk as long as he's physically able. And: The Trump administration admits it sent a Maryland man to a super prison in El Salvador accidentally. So why isn't he heading home? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 2025 • 43min
CNN Inside Politics: Bracing for a Global Trade War
First: More of President Trump's harsh tariffs are scheduled to become effective this week. The only thing certain is uncertainty, which markets don't love. Plus: The political world is focused on Wisconsin and Florida, with the first major elections since Donald Trump reclaimed the White House. The crucial question is what impact Elon Musk and his minions will have this time around? And: A "toxic, problematic elite." This is how top Democrats are describing their own party. What's their plan to fix it? Dana speaks to a top senator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 2025 • 43min
State of The Union: Interviews with Republican Senator James Lankford; Democratic Governor Wes Moore
On CNN’s State of the Union, Republican Sen. James Lankford joins Dana Bash to discuss the fallout from the Trump administration’s Signal chat leak, as well as the impact from President Trump’s escalating trade war. Then, Dana asks Democratic Governor and potential 2028 candidate Wes Moore about Democrats struggle to find a path forward under the Trump administration. Finally, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, CNN Political Commentator Shermichael Singleton, Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow, and former Biden Chief Pentagon Spokesman Chris Meagher spar over the seriousness of the signal leak and what a winning political strategy for Democrats moving forward looks like. Dana also asks McMorrow about her political future as she weighs a run for US Senate in Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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