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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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May 27, 2025 • 41min
CNN Inside Politics: Trump Turns the Screws
First: President Trump tells his government to cancel all contracts with Harvard, his latest move in a full-frontal assault on America's most prestigious university.
Plus: Canada invites the British king to open parliament, sending a clear message about Canadian sovereignty after President Trump's talk of pushing the US border all the way to Quebec.
And: What will New York's state of mind tell us about former governor Andrew Cuomo's latest political bid? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 26, 2025 • 50min
CNN Inside Politics: Trump Calls Putin 'Crazy' After Russian Attacks
Reacting to Russia's most extensive air attacks yet against Ukraine, President Trump says Vladimir Putin has "gone absolutely crazy." The Kremlin responded by calling Trump's response "emotional overload." We explore this new back-and-forth after bringing you the president's Memorial Day remarks from Arlington National Cemetary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 2025 • 25min
CNN Political Briefing: How the House GOP Passed Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
The House GOP delivered President Trump a major win this week by passing his so-called “big, beautiful bill.” CNN congressional correspondent Lauren Fox breaks down what happened behind the scenes in the hours before it was passed, how Speaker Mike Johnson swayed the holdouts and the biggest questions surrounding the bill as it makes its way to the Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 2025 • 41min
CNN Inside Politics: Campus Counterstrike
First: A federal judge just blocked the Trump Administration from banning Harvard from enrolling international students. This comes on the heels of the school filing a suit over the ban. What next?
Plus: We have another sudden twist in the Trump trade roller coaster. The president this morning threatened the European Union with a 50% tariff on all goods. Will it jumpstart negotiations with crucial allies or just rattle the markets?
And: 80-plus years after paying the ultimate sacrifice in fighting Nazis, Jewish World War II veterans are finally receiving the burials that reflect their faith. Dana traveled to Italy to witness the sacred ceremonies.
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May 22, 2025 • 43min
CNN Inside Politics: Trump Triumphs
First: It was a nail biter with a whole lot of cliffhangers, but House Republicans were ultimately able to eke out a win for the president, delivering a mega MAGA bill that will bring drastic changes to people's lives across the country.
Plus: Why won't the White House reveal which deep-pocketed crypto investors won a meal with the president tonight? We'll break down the lack of transparency with President Trump's new moneymaking venture.
And: The FBI is investigating a targeted attack after two Israeli embassy staffers were shot and killed outside the Jewish Museum in Washington, allegedly by a man who yelled "Free Palestine!" Dana speaks to one of the country's top leaders in combating antisemitism.
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May 21, 2025 • 55min
CNN Inside Politics: This Could Get Awkward
First: President Trump is welcoming his South African counterpart to the White House today, after Trump made unsubstantiated claims that that government in is committing genocide against whites. Will he be getting the Zelensky treatment?
Plus: House Speaker Mike Johnson says there will be a vote tonight on the president's mega MAGA bill. But hardline Republicans are threatening to torpedo it unless the speaker agrees to more spending cuts.
And: President Trump will have dinner tomorrow night with dozens of supporters who bought his meme coins. It's one of the Trump family crypto moneymaking ventures that some call legalized bribery. We talk to a top reporter who has been covering the story.
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May 20, 2025 • 41min
CNN Inside Politics: Presidential Pressure Play
President Trump goes to Capitol Hill to push House Republicans who are fighting amongst themselves about the president's sprawling bill to cut taxes and slash spending. Nothing short of the entire Trump legislative agenda hangs in the balance.
Plus: A Democratic congresswoman is facing federal assault charges after a brawl outside an ICE detention center.
And: Chasten Buttigieg, husband of politician Pete, joins the show to share his feelings about his spouse possibly running for president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 19, 2025 • 41min
CNN Inside Politics: Dial-up Diplomacy
First: President Trump is holding crucial phone calls today with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky about a potential path to peace, hours after Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the war began.
Plus: Joe Biden reveals he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer that's spread to his bones. We'll break down his battle with the disease that he's worked for years to eradicate.
And: House Republicans remain deeply divided as they race to pass the president's sweeping agenda. Can House Speaker Mike Johnson pull off a miracle on the hill?
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May 19, 2025 • 41min
CNN Inside Politics: Trump Returns Home To New Blowback After Whirlwind Trip
First: Culture shock. Trump returns home from a week of fanfare and promises to face legal setbacks and infighting. Can the president deliver a long promised deal and get his own house in order?
And: Fallout. Shaky new audio as Democrats face questions. Should they have done more?
Plus: New reporting, Kamala Harris starts making her move.
And: Wild card. The senator who took Mitt Romney's place. How John Curtis is forging his own path in Trump's Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 18, 2025 • 42min
State of the Union: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Rep. James Clyburn, David Axelrod and Van Jones
On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper sits down with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss Trump’s tariff policy, efforts to negotiate trade deals, and plans for the US to accept a luxury jet from Qatar. Then, Jake presses Democratic Rep. James Clyburn over his past support for Joe Biden’s re-election campaign amid new reporting about Biden’s health. Next, CNN Chief Political Analyst David Axelrod and CNN Senior Political Commentator Van Jones join Jake to respond to his reporting that top Biden aides hid signs of decline from the public. Finally, Jake previews his new book “Original Sin” and looks at the dilemma facing Democrats as they try to look ahead to 2028. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices