CNN Political Briefing
793 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★ - 308 ratingsJoin CNN Political Director David Chalian as he guides you through our ever-changing political landscape. Every week, David and a guest take you inside the latest developments with insight and analysis from the key players in politics.
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Facts First Friday with Daniel Dale
October 09, 2020 20:27 - 9 minutesThis election season is full of misinformation, disinformation and outright lies. So, we've asked our resident CNN fact checker Daniel Dale to keep us honest about what's true or false in the week's news. For this very first Facts First Friday, he analyzes the one and only VP debate. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Presidential Debates in Limbo
October 08, 2020 21:41 - 9 minutesThe presidential campaigns battle over the next debate plan after President Trump rejects a virtual face-off. David Chalian breaks down the latest developments with debate planning and the takeaways from the Vice Presidential debate. Plus the alleged plot to kidnap Michigan's Governor Gretchen Whitmer. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The VPs Are Up For Debate
October 07, 2020 22:28 - 9 minutesThe only vice presidential debate is tonight in Salt Lake City, Utah, and both practically and politically, it is all about Coronavirus. David Chalian shares why this VP debate may be more important than ever before. Plus, he discusses the latest on the White House outbreak and the halted stimulus negotiations. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michelle Obama's Closing Argument
October 06, 2020 20:35 - 8 minutesIn the wake of a disastrous debate and his coronavirus hospitalization and release, the President's poll numbers continue to sink. David Chalian explains where Trump and Biden stand less than a month to the election. Plus, he discusses Biden's call for unity at Gettysburg, as well as his campaigns not-so-secret weapon, Michelle Obama. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Not A Lot of Sympathy for Trump
October 05, 2020 21:41 - 8 minutesBrand new exclusive CNN poll numbers show voters are unhappy with the way the president has personally handled the risk of Coronavirus. CNN Political Director David Chalian takes you inside the data. Plus, the campaigns move forward, including with the Vice-Presidential Debates this week. And finally, the battle for the United States Senate heats up in North Carolina. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
Trump Tests Positive for the Coronavirus
October 02, 2020 23:36 - 12 minutesWhat does President Trump's Covid-19 diagnosis mean for the health and stability of the country as we head into the final months of the election? David Chalian shares the latest news out of the White House. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alternate Debate Reality
October 01, 2020 21:04 - 7 minutesIn Minnesota last night, President Trump shared an alternate reality of debate success with his supporters. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses that, plus how the rules for the upcoming debates will not be changed without a fight. Finally, he breaks down what it means that GOP lawmakers distanced themselves from Trump after the president didn’t explicitly condemn white supremacists. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your a...
A Debacle of a Debate
September 30, 2020 22:20 - 9 minutesIn last night's debate, President Trump failed to accomplish what he needed to, according to CNN Political Director David Chalian. He also discusses whether Joe Biden was able to push himself further ahead in the race... or if his performance really mattered at all to voters. Finally, he previews how the second and third presidential debates might be getting new rules. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
It's Debate Night
September 29, 2020 21:14 - 7 minutesTonight’s the first of three presidential debates leading up to the election. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses how the first meeting between President Trump and Joe Biden will play out, and what tactics Trump might use to throw Biden off his game. With just 35 days until the election both candidates will be looking to seal the deal with American voters. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
The $750 Question About Trump's Taxes
September 28, 2020 21:03 - 4 minutesA bombshell report released on Sunday reveals President Trump only paid $750 in taxes in 2016 and 2017. CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes breaks that down, as well as the inevitable fight that will break out over Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court. Plus, Biden’s campaign responds to Trump's baseless accusations that the former Vice President is taking performance enhancement drugs. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more ab...
RBG’s Legendary Send-off
September 25, 2020 21:45 - 8 minutesPresident Trump doubles down on his refusal to commit to a peaceful transition if he doesn’t win in November. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the President’s strategy. Plus, absentee ballot requests have skyrocketed this year while the FBI director maintains “there is no coordinated national voter fraud effort”. Finally, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg became the first woman and Jewish person in history to lay in state at the US Capitol. To learn more about how CNN protects listener...
A Peaceful Transition?
September 24, 2020 20:49 - 4 minutesWhen asked about whether he will commit to a peaceful transition of power, President Trump says "we're going to have to see what happens." CNN Reporter Kristen Holmes discusses that and how the protests following the grand jury not indicting officers for Breonna Taylor's death will play out in the debate next week. Plus, President Trump moves to shore up a major weakness, Healthcare, without actually taking any major steps. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.co...
Rest in Peace, RBG
September 23, 2020 20:40 - 4 minutesMemorial services for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg begin as President Trump promises to name her replacement on Saturday. CNN Political Reporter Nia Malika Henderson discusses RBG’s legacy, as well as the politics surrounding who should get to fill the vacant Supreme Court seat. Plus, President Trump continues to hold massive rallies as the country passes a grim milestone of 200,000 people lost to the Coronavirus pandemic. And finally, Cindy McCain, the late GOP Senator John McCain’s wife endo...
The GOP Falls in Line
September 22, 2020 21:50 - 7 minutesIt is all systems go for Donald Trump's nominee to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court. David Chalian breaks down how Mitt Romney’s backing paves way for an election-year confirmation. Plus, a closer look at Amy Coney Barrett, the judge at the very top of Donald Trump's SCOTUS list, and Michael Bloomberg's big Florida play. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Politics of Replacing RBG
September 21, 2020 21:17 - 7 minutesThe death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has sent shock waves through US politics and the Presidential race. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses President Trump's full steam ahead approach to filling her seat, plus Joe Biden's appeal to Republican's morality and his focus on healthcare. David also sifts through the calculations currently being made by vulnerable GOP Senators like Susan Collins when it comes to voting on a replacement. To learn more about how CNN prot...
Fact Checking Presidential Town Halls
September 18, 2020 21:14 - 6 minutesThis week both President Trump and Joe Biden took questions from voters in televised town halls. In this episode, CNN Political Reporter Daniel Dale fact checks both events, and talks about the massive difference between fact checking Trump and Biden. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joe Biden Heads Home
September 17, 2020 20:30 - 7 minutesThe President undermines his own government scientist, again. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the President's comments on masks and vaccines and how they differ from the science. Plus, he breaks down Attorney General Bill Barr’s attempts to redefine his role and his outrageous comments comparing pandemic lock downs to slavery. Finally, David tells you what to expect from Joe Biden’s CNN drive-in townhall in his hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania. To learn more about how CNN prot...
The President Faces the Voters
September 16, 2020 20:56 - 7 minutesIn an unusual move for him, President Trump takes tough questions from voters. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why and discusses how the battle over healthcare will impact the presidential race. Plus, why some Democrats are putting pressure on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to compromise on another stimulus bill. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joe Biden's Hispanic Voter Problem
September 15, 2020 21:27 - 8 minutesDavid Chalian discusses President Trump and Joe Biden’s moves to shore up their weaknesses- including Biden's problems with Latino voters. Plus, he breaks down brand new CNN polls out of Wisconsin and North Carolina, two critical battleground states, and the politics of Middle East peace. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Climate Divide
September 14, 2020 21:04 - 8 minutesFires are raging on the West Coast, more hurricanes are on the horizon, and politics is in full swing. Today, CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the politicization of climate change during an election year, plus more on what the Woodward recordings tell us about Trump's priorities, and the politics of the thin blue line. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump's No Good, Very Bad Week
September 11, 2020 20:42 - 7 minutesAs the campaign kicks into high gear, President Trump is on the defense in the wake of Bob Woodward's bombshell book "Rage." CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the possible implications, plus both sides pausing their politics for the 19th anniversary of 9/11, and Congress' continued refusal to agree on a stimulus bill. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mission Not Accomplished
September 10, 2020 21:56 - 7 minutesPresident Trump has tried to move this election away from the impacts of Covid-19, but Bob Woodward's new book "Rage" has derailed that plan for now. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down how the Woodward bombshell is a mission not accomplished for President Trump. Plus, he discusses how Joe Biden's campaign is using the revelations to their advantage and the dangers of the politicization of a vaccine. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Lea...
'Rage' is All The Rage
September 09, 2020 20:52 - 5 minutesBob Woodward's new book 'Rage' zeroes in on President Trump's handing of coronavirus as the President admits he deliberately downplayed the pandemic. CNN Senior Political Reporter Nia Malika Henderson breaks down those revelations, plus the President's attacks on Kamala Harris and Joe Biden's struggles with Latino voters. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Vaccine Politics
September 08, 2020 21:47 - 7 minutesThe fall campaign season is now in full swing and the main topic of debate this weekend was a Coronavirus vaccine. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses that and why President Trump was visibly distressed about last weeks’ story of him reportedly calling fallen American soldiers "losers." Plus, where did all the Trump campaign’s money go? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joe Biden Comes Out Swinging
September 04, 2020 20:41 - 6 minutesJoe Biden calls for the President to apologize after reports that Trump disparaged the US Armed Forces. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses why it’d be political malpractice for Biden not to take the moral high ground against Trump. Plus, a look at the economic recovery numbers, and voting has begun in North Carolina, a key state for Trump in solidifying his re-election. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Fact Checking the President
September 04, 2020 08:25 - 7 minutesCNN Political Reporter Daniel Dale has fact checked every false statement from Donald Trump since 2016. In this episode, he takes you through his process, explains some of the President's biggest "tells," and breaks down two important fact checks from this week. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
You Can't Vote Twice
September 03, 2020 21:00 - 5 minutesJoe Biden travels to Kenosha, Wisconsin to visit with Jacob Blake’s family, just days after President Trump made the same trip. Today, CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses the difference between those visits. Plus, President Trump seems to suggest that people should vote twice and threatens withholding federal funds from cities with Democratic leaders for allowing “violence in their streets." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more ab...
Inside Trump's Bad Poll Numbers
September 02, 2020 21:02 - 7 minutesBrand new CNN Poll numbers show that the race for the White House has not really shifted following both party’s convention. But, as CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks it down, there are some troubling numbers for President Trump. Plus, Joe Biden’s jaw-dropping fundraising record in the month of August and the politics of COVID trips up prominent politicians. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Beware of the Red Mirage
September 01, 2020 21:09 - 8 minutesPresident Trump is in Kenosha, Wisconsin stoking fear and division following the police shooting a Black man, Jacob Blake, as well as the shooting of several protestors by a Trump supporter. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks that down, plus why results from election night in November will skew in Trump’s favor initially, but will likely trend towards Biden as absentee and early ballot votes are counted. And why a Kennedy might lose in a Massachusetts election for the first time. To...
Biden Takes Back The Narrative
August 31, 2020 20:48 - 7 minutesIn an effort to distract from his poor handling of the coronavirus, President Trump is pointing to the riots and unrest across the country and blaming his rival, former Vice President Joe Biden. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks this down, plus the new pro-Trump super PAC pushing his “law and order” message, as well as former Trump adviser Michael Flynn maybe getting his get out of jail free card revoked. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy L...
Did Trump's Convention Do Enough?
August 28, 2020 21:00 - 7 minutesThe RNC may be over, but did the Trump campaign accomplish its goals and chip away at the image voters have of Joe Biden? CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks that down, plus why Trump and Pence have set their sights on Minnesota and Michigan as they get back on the campaign trail. He also discusses how the Presidential candidates have interacted with Jacob Blake Sr., the father of the unarmed Black man who was shot seven times by Kenosha, Wisconsin police. To learn more about how CNN ...
The Fighter: Rep. Sharice Davids
August 28, 2020 08:30 - 4 minutesIn celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, which granted women the right to vote, we are sharing the stories of women who broke barriers in politics. In today’s episode we look at the contributions of current Congresswoman Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American and queer women elected to the United States Congress. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Presidential Debate Debate
August 27, 2020 20:52 - 7 minutesWhat move is the president going to make with his party’s re-nomination acceptance speech tonight? CNN Political Director David Chalian shares what to expect from the final night of the RNC. Plus, Speaker Nancy Pelosi says there should be no presidential debates this fall, while the White House responds to the protests by NBA players. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Politics of the Kenosha Protests
August 26, 2020 20:47 - 7 minutesHow will the police shooting of yet another unarmed black man in Kenosha, Wisconsin and the deadly protests in its wake affect the 2020 election? CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down how each political party framed police brutality in their pitch to voters. He also examines how the GOP is trying to chip away at Biden’s support with Black men and how Vice President Pence will go after his predecessor in his convention speech tonight. To learn more about how CNN protects listener pr...
Breaking Convention Convention
August 25, 2020 20:41 - 7 minutesNight 1 of the RNC laid out the plan to re-election that Republicans are hoping for, as well as the deficits they're trying to overcome. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what we can expect for the rest of the convention, plus Secretary of State Pompeo's norm-shattering decision to give his convention speech during a diplomatic trip, and the possible political implications of the Wisconsin protest aftermath of Jacob Blake's shooting. To learn more about how CNN protects listen...
Lights, Camera, Convention
August 24, 2020 20:41 - 7 minutesToday marks the first night of the Republican convention, and the stakes are high as President Trump sets out to explain why he deserves another four years. CNN's Political Director David Chalian, breaks down what we can expect, plus the politicization of a controversial coronavirus cure, and Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' first joint television interview. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
Biden's Pitch: Light Over Darkness
August 21, 2020 21:25 - 7 minutesJoe Biden closes the Democratic Convention with a powerful speech outlining his vision for the campaign. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks that down and previews next week's Republican Convention. Plus, the Postmaster General in the hot seat on Capitol Hill. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Woman on the Ticket
August 21, 2020 08:30 - 5 minutesIn celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, which granted women the right to vote, we are sharing the stories of women who broke barriers in politics. In today’s episode we look back on the life and legacy of Geraldine Ferraro, the first woman to run for Vice President on a major party ticket in the 1984 election. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
All the President’s Indicted Men
August 20, 2020 20:59 - 7 minutesOn the final night of this year’s Democratic Convention, former Vice President Biden faces the task of reintroducing himself despite having been in public life for 50 years. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian as he discusses the final night of the 2020 convention. Plus, the ad wars between the Trump and Biden campaigns and the President's former adviser Steve Bannon is indicted on fraud charges. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more abo...
Democratic Women Take Center Stage
August 19, 2020 20:31 - 6 minutesA night of powerful women and big names are set to speak at the DNC, including Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian for his insights on what you can expect from the third night of the convention. Plus, after months of undermining voting by mail, the president’s trying to save face with his most recent message about mail-in ballots to his supporters and a new bipartisan Senate report says 2016 Russian election interference was not a hoax. ...
Michelle Obama Gets Under Trump's Skin
August 18, 2020 20:41 - 6 minutesPresident Trump is clearly bothered by Michelle Obama's stunning rebuke at the DNC. Today, CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks that down and shares his insights on what you can expect from the second night of the convention. Plus, a new CNN national poll highlights Americans' concerns about casting and counting ballots this fall. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Unconventional Convention Begins
August 17, 2020 21:08 - 7 minutesWelcome to the CNN Political Briefing. Today, CNN's Political Director David Chalian breaks down the first ever virtual Democratic Convention kicking off, and what to look for the rest of this week. Plus, Speaker Pelosi takes action to protect the post office and President Trump is doing some serious counter programming this week To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Introducing the CNN Political Briefing
August 11, 2020 22:19 - 2 minutesWhat you need to know, every weekday, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices