CNN Politics cover image

CNN Politics

Latest episodes

undefined
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
undefined
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
undefined
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
undefined
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
undefined
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
undefined
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
undefined
Mar 31, 2025 • 43min

CNN Inside Politics: Trump Cracks Down On Dissent In And Out of Government

First: Crack down. Trump clamps down on dissent at home, while he downplays voters' worries over prices and the concerns over his national security team. Is Trump changing America for good?And: GOP jitters. Elon Musk pays up ahead of a GOP test at the ballot box. As one of the most vulnerable Democrats tells me why he thinks the tide is turning for his party.And: Defying gravity. Bill Nye on how upcoming NASA cuts could change the space race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
undefined
Mar 28, 2025 • 43min

CNN Inside Politics: Mr. Vance Goes to Greenland

As today's show begins, Vice President JD Vance has just landed at a US Space Force outpost in Greenland near the Arctic Circle. The government in Greenland wants no part in this visit, so it's taking place at the military base 1,000 miles from the capital of Nuuk. Meanwhile in Washington, President Trump spoke with new Canadian leader Mark Carney this morning, a day after Carney declared his relationship with the US "broken." But Trump characterized the call as "extremely productive."   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
undefined
Mar 28, 2025 • 26min

CNN Political Briefing: Former Trump Staffer on Signal War Plans

The Trump administration is still under fire after plans for a military strike on Yemen were leaked via a group chat that mistakenly included the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. Olivia Troye was a former national security official during the first Trump administration. She shares her take on the potential dangers of what happened here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
undefined
Mar 27, 2025 • 43min

CNN Inside Politics: Brace for Sticker Shock

If you are in the market for a car, you may want to step on the gas, because President Trump's new tariffs are about to send auto prices soaring. Today we bring you the very latest on this escalating trade war and how Americans could face the fallout. Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing growing concerns over the now-infamous intelligence chat snafu.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app