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A collection of all CNN's political podcasts, featuring episodes from: CNN Inside Politics, CNN Political Briefing, State of the Union and more.
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Jun 16, 2025 • 1h 1min
CNN Inside Politics: Converging Crises
First: President Trump is meeting with top US allies on the world stage amid crucial flashpoints on trade, immigration, and the new wave of strikes between Israel and Iran.
Plus: Officials are struggling with how to keep public leaders safe after two Minnesota lawmakers were gunned down in their homes. We take you live to a press conference, where chilling new details are revealed.
And: Exactly 10 years ago today, a reality TV star rode down that golden escalator at Trump Tower to announce his presidential campaign. We're reconvening the people who brought you that news about the wild, norm-shattering decade that would follow.
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Jun 16, 2025 • 41min
CNN Inside Politics: Manhunt Underway In Shootings Of Minnesota Lawmakers
First: Shocking killings. The shooting of two lawmakers jolts an uneasy nation. What's the latest on the manhunt? Minnesota Senator Tina Smith joins me live.
Plus: On edge. Israel and Iran trade unprecedented blows. But as the fighting rages on, can the U.S. prevent a wider war.
And: Split screen. Trump gets his parade as his military crackdown sparks nationwide protests. Can Democrats seize the moment? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 2025 • 46min
State of the Union: Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Former Vice President Mike Pence, California Sen. Alex Padilla and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
On CNN’s State of the Union, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar joins Dana Bash to react to the shocking assassination of a Minnesota state legislator and her husband, as well as the manhunt for the suspect behind the attack. Then, former Vice President Mike Pence joins Dana to discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Dana also presses him on Trump’s decision to deploy US troops to Los Angeles. Next, California Senator Alex Padilla sits down with Dana after his confrontation with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem amid his state’s showdown with the Trump administration over immigration. After, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joins to discuss the latest developments on the protests in her city. Finally, CNN Political Commentators Shermichael Singleton, Karen Finney, Brad Todd, and former Democratic Congressman Andy Levin break down a tense week in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 13, 2025 • 42min
CNN Inside Politics: Israel Launches Historic Assault on Iran
Israel warns its unprecedented attack on Iran is not over and says it used 200 warplanes to strike well over 100 targets in a massive and highly covert operation intended to decapitate Iran's nuclear capabilities. Iran's supreme leader promises Israel will face severe punishment after several top military leaders and nuclear scientists were killed in the strikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 13, 2025 • 23min
CNN Political Briefing: Is the LA Protest Response Trump's 'Playbook?'
Tensions over President Trump’s immigration enforcement reached a boiling point this week. CNN correspondent Priscilla Alvarez explains how Los Angeles became a political flashpoint and why the administration’s move to call in the National Guard and the Marines to respond to anti-ICE protests there was a long time in the making—and could be a playbook repeated in other cities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 12, 2025 • 41min
CNN Inside Politics: The Deportation Divide
First: We're following the showdowns on the streets, the halls of Congress and the federal courthouse as protesters, lawmakers and top Democratic governors sound off on the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown.
Plus: Is it big and beautiful or a bust? We have exclusive new reaction to President Trump's massive domestic policy bill from the voters who helped put him back in the Oval Office
And: Officials fear more than 200 people are dead after a Boeing flight bound for London crashed into a residential area in western India. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 11, 2025 • 41min
CNN Inside Politics: Immigration Protests Spread
We're now seeing a tidal wave of protests across the country over resident Trump's deportation policies. They've spread from Los Angeles to other major cities including Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, and New York. And the primarily peaceful protesters are enraged and horrified that ICE officials are ramping up the speed and magnitude of their arrests, all to meet White House quotas. Multiple sources tell CNN that agents have been instructed to search anywhere and everywhere for undocumented immigrants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 10, 2025 • 43min
CNN Inside Politics: Pictures and Political Opportunity
First: President Trump pats himself on the back after ordering marines to a major American city. But Democrats accuse Trump of abusing both his power and the military itself, and acting like an authoritarian.
Plus: New Jersey voters go to the polls after the most expensive primary ever for the Garden State.
And: RFK Jr. fires a group of scientists whose job is to keep America's vaccines safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 9, 2025 • 41min
CNN Inside Politics: Send in the Troops
First: After three days of protests in California against his deportation policies, President Trump sends in the National Guard - against the wishes of the governor, who says the state plans to sue.
Plus: Elon Musk deletes his harshest anti-Trump posts and applauds the president's National Guard deployment. Is it an attempt to get back in Trump's good graces?
And: More than 300 NIH workers say the Trump Administration is politicizing health, and lives are hanging in the balance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 9, 2025 • 44min
State of the Union: Rep. Nanette Barragán, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Markwayne Mullin and Sen. Ron Johnson
On CNN’s State of Union, Democratic Rep. Nanette Barragán sits down with Dana Bash to react to President Trump’s stunning decision to deploy thousands of National Guard troops to quell immigration protests in her district and elsewhere in Los Angeles County. Then, Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders joins Dana to react to the breaking news and lay out Democrats’ strategy for opposing Trump’s massive spending and tax cut bill. Next, Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin spars with Dana over Trump’s handling of the situation in Los Angeles and says it shows the need to pass his agenda. After, Republican Sen. Ron Johnson reacts to Defense Secretary Hegseth’s suggestion he could deploy active-duty Marines to Los Angeles. He also lays out his concerns with Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” Finally, CNN Political Commentators Bakari Sellers, Xochitl Hinojosa, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis join Dana to discuss the breaking news out of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices