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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 24, 2024 • 41min
CNN Inside Politics: Biden Plays Abortion Card
First: Marking two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Joe Biden says Donald Trump is responsible and warns he'll go even further if he's back in the Oval Office. Plus: Tough and nasty or nice and calm? The former president is testing out those debate strategies and asking supporters to weigh in, while his successor spent the week behind closed doors with top advisers preparing for the biggest night of the campaign. And: Debate nights are all about the moments that can propel or to torpedo a campaign. Manu discusses with former top aides to both candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 24, 2024 • 35min
All Over the Map: The Key to Pennsylvania? Nikki Haley Voters
More than 158,000 Republicans cast Pennsylvania primary votes for Nikki Haley nearly two months after she quit the race for president. That’s enough votes to swing a state critical to victory in November – and Haley had similar showings in other battlegrounds. So, how do these critical swing voters choose between Joe Biden and Donald Trump – two candidates they do not like? In the first installment of a three-part series, CNN Chief National Correspondent John King travels to Pennsylvania to hear Haley voters share their doubts about Biden, Trump, and the future of the Republican Party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 24, 2024 • 41min
CNN Inside Politics: How will New Debate Rules Transform Zingers and Memes
First: Crunch time. Biden zeroes in, while Trump hits the trail with just four days left.Plus: Great expectations. Two pollsters break down the candidates' targets. We have new reporting on a key vulnerability for Biden. And: Rough draft. Could Congress expand conscription to women? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 24, 2024 • 44min
State of The Union: Interviews with Republican Gov. Doug Burgum; Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul; David Axelrod and former Gov. Scott Walker
On CNN’s State of the Union, potential Trump VP pick North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum sits down with guest anchor Kaitlan Collins to preview the upcoming CNN debate, as well as Trump’s search for a running mate. Kaitlan also presses Burgum for repeatedly claiming that the US is a “dictatorship” under President Biden. Next, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul joins Kaitlan to discuss her advice for President Biden ahead of the debate, as well as controversial comments by a top progressive in the House who’s locked in a tight re-election fight. Then, former Obama adviser David Axelrod and former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker join Kaitlan to break down what they think the candidates should do in the debate. Finally, David Urban, Jamal Simmons, Bakari Sellers, and Alyssa Farah Griffin join Kaitlan to preview the debate and break down the different strategies Trump and Biden might take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 24, 2024 • 26min
CNN Political Briefing: Biden’s Immigration Whiplash
President Joe Biden has announced an amnesty program for some undocumented spouses and children of U.S. citizens. It’s one of the biggest protections for undocumented immigrants since President Barack Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. This comes after the President aimed to limit protections for asylum-seekers who cross the border illegally, earlier in June. CNN senior White House reporter Kevin Liptak joins David Chalian to explain the President’s policy whiplash, break down the new amnesty program, and discuss the response from Republicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 21, 2024 • 41min
CNN Inside Politics: Trump's Massive Fundraising Haul
First: The Trump campaign brought in a boatload of cash in May. Could that reshape the final months of the 2024 campaign? And why is the former president singing a new tune about Joe Biden's ability to debate? Plus: The Supreme Court keeps in place gun restrictions that prevent domestic abusers from owning firearms. But the justices keep the country waiting on the other big cases on the docket. And: which Donald trump do you believe? The former president who said "buy American, hire American" now says foreign students who graduate from college should be rubber stamped for a green card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 20, 2024 • 41min
CNN Inside Politics: The Stage is Set
First: One week out from the crucial CNN presidential debate, we're getting breaking details about what it will look like, who will talk last, and how it was all settled. Plus: The Supreme Court issues four decisions but holds back blockbuster opinions on Donald Trump, executive power, insurrectionists, and abortion. And: US officials warn all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah could render the iron dome a scrap keep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 19, 2024 • 42min
CNN Inside Politics: Understanding the Significance of Juneteenth
First: Today is Juneteenth, a day to commemorate the end of slavery and an awful chapter in US history. Politics, of course, are part of it too, with the Biden campaign highlighting what it calls flagrant racism from Donald Trump. Plus: Trump says he'll rip up and throw out Joe Biden's new immigration plans on day one of a second term. And: Just 345 votes separate an ultraconservative congressman and his Trump-endorsed challenger in a bitter Virginia Republican primary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 18, 2024 • 41min
CNN Inside Politics: Biden's Border Balancing Act
First: The White House is unveiling a new plan to shield undocumented immigrants married to US citizens from being deported. The president's campaign hopes it'll please the very same people he angered with more aggressive border rules he announced just two weeks ago. Plus: In his new memoir, Dr. Anthony Fauci describes his complicated relationship with Donald Trump. We bring you part of his conversation with Dr. Sanjay Gupta about how difficult it was to correct the former president in front of the American people. And: Why are so many Republicans turning on one of the most conservative members of Congress? Hint: In today's GOP, don't piss off Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 18, 2024 • 28min
The Assignment: How Popular Is Election Betting?
What can we learn about the future of our elections from political prediction markets? Audie calls up Thomas Gurca, Director of Iowa Electronic Markets (IEM), an online futures market that includes political betting. He explains what makes prediction markets different from traditional gambling and how IEM continues to predict presidential elections with better accuracy than the polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


