CNN Political Briefing
793 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 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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GA, AL and AR Hold Primaries Tomorrow
May 23, 2022 20:31 - 7 minutesGeorgia’s GOP race for governor will end tomorrow – but the likely winner, Gov. Brian Kemp, has already turned his eyes to the general election. There, he’s expected to face off against Democrat Stacey Abrams, who almost beat him four years ago. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what to look for in the races in Georgia, Alabama and Arkansas tomorrow, along with run-offs in Texas. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ...
N. Korea Looms Over Biden’s Asia Visit
May 20, 2022 20:30 - 7 minutesPresident Joe Biden kicked off his first trip to Asia as president today, beginning with a stop in South Korea. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what Biden hopes to get out of the visit, and how the administration is preparing for possible security threats from North Korea. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Biden’s Political Headaches
May 19, 2022 20:47 - 8 minutesPresident Joe Biden can’t seem to catch a break. Even though the number of people on unemployment is the lowest it’s been since 1969, inflation remains top of mind for Americans. Plus, CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the crisis surrounding the baby formula shortage in the US – and how lawmakers are responding. A new CNN poll shows a majority of Americans are not happy with how things are going in the country today. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn...
PA GOP Senate Primary Still Unresolved
May 18, 2022 20:44 - 8 minutesWhat can we take away from last night’s primary elections? CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down results from key elections across the country, from Pennsylvania to Oregon. The marquee race of the evening – the GOP Senate primary in PA– is neck-and-neck and some Democratic primaries are too close to call at this point too. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Five States Hold Midterm Primaries
May 17, 2022 20:45 - 7 minutesStates from coast to coast are holding primaries today ahead of the 2022 midterm election. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the races to watch, like Pennsylvania’s contentious Senate and gubernatorial races, and North Carolina’s congressional races. Also, how is this primary election cycle challenging Trump’s influence in the GOP? And what do the Democratic primary frontrunners say about the party’s midterm strategy? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit...
Racist Ideal Embraced by Some in GOP
May 16, 2022 20:31 - 6 minutesA racially-motivated shooting in Buffalo, New York is being investigated as a hate crime. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how a racist, conspiratorial belief the accused shooter allegedly held is part of a concerning trend in America. This fringe idea has moved to the political mainstream, where replacement theory rhetoric has been echoed by some conservative TV personalities and lawmakers. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more a...
GA Primary Pits Pence Against Trump
May 13, 2022 20:30 - 7 minutesFormer Vice President Mike Pence weighed in on the GOP gubernatorial primary race in Georgia. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why his endorsement puts him at odds with his former boss. Will former President Donald Trump and Pence go head-to-head for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024? That’s the question that looms over all the races this year. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...
Trump Casts Shadow on PA GOP Senate Race
May 12, 2022 21:08 - 8 minutesFormer President Donald Trump is nervous about the odds his endorsed candidate – Dr. Mehmet Oz – has of winning the Senate GOP primary in Pennsylvania next Tuesday. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the emergence of a candidate in the race who’s complicating things for Oz and David McCormick, another top primary contender. It’s why party leaders are watching this race closely too. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad...
Biden says Inflation is “Unacceptably High”
May 11, 2022 20:30 - 7 minutesUS inflation cooled off a bit last month, but consumer prices are still high. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why the Biden administration isn’t celebrating the slight dip. President Biden continues to blame Russia’s war in Ukraine for price pains and food shortages in the US. But as Republicans often point out – and polls show – Americans don’t think Biden’s economic policies are effective so far. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Lear...
WV & NE GOP Primaries Test Trump’s Power
May 10, 2022 20:31 - 7 minutesWest Virginia and Nebraska are holding primary elections today and former President Donald Trump’s influence is being tested, yet again. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down two races – one congressional, one gubernatorial – where Trump has endorsed candidates. Trump’s chosen candidate won in Ohio last week – will the streak continue in the many important primaries to come this month? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about you...
Roe v. Wade is Front & Center for Dems
May 09, 2022 20:30 - 7 minutesThe Supreme Court’s leaked opinion on Roe vs. Wade has Democrats campaigning on the possible ripple effects of overturning the landmark abortion rights decision, while Republicans are evasive about what could come next. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the political game plans on both sides of the aisle – and what privacy rights could be targeted next. It could be not just a state-by-state debate soon, especially if Republicans take control of Congress. To learn more about ...
Most Americans Support Roe v. Wade
May 06, 2022 20:31 - 8 minutesThe leak of the Supreme Court majority opinion overturning Roe vs. Wade may not be the final decision – but it was enough for Democrats to sound the alarm. CNN Political Director David Chalian dissects brand new polling from CNN/SSRS that shows a majority of Americans oppose overturning Roe vs. Wade. That’s been the case for a while, but that’s not the full story. Democrats think this issue can be a rallying call ahead of the midterms, but polling shows that might not be true at this point. T...
New Audio Reveals McCarthy Wanted Trump Gone
May 05, 2022 20:39 - 7 minutesFrom anti-Trump-impeachment arguments, to 25th Amendment discussions – more tapes have dropped where we hear House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy talk candidly in the aftermath of the insurrection. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why the recorded private conversations provide new context about what happened after January 6th. Plus, the House select committee spoke to some members of the former President’s family recently. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privac...
Trump Still Has Political Power in GOP
May 04, 2022 20:30 - 7 minutesAmid a crowded GOP field, JD Vance came out on top in yesterday’s Senate primary election in Ohio. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how Vance’s win proves former President Donald Trump’s endorsements can still make a difference. Will that be the case in other races? Plus, the overall political environment for Democrats is toxic and the economy is reason number one – it’s why you’ll hear Vance’s opponent Rep. Tim Ryan talking about it. To learn more about how CNN protects listener...
The End of Abortion as We Know It?
May 03, 2022 20:42 - 8 minutesA leaked draft of a majority opinion shows the Supreme Court may be poised to end Roe v. Wade – making it the most consequential decision on abortion in decades. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the magnitude of this and its political implications. Republicans are focusing on the danger the leak poses to the high court, while Democrats are using the opinion as a rallying call ahead of the midterms. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Lear...
GA Elections Highlight Trump’s Big Lie
May 02, 2022 20:30 - 7 minutesA special grand jury has been selected in Georgia to determine whether former president Donald Trump and his allies broke any laws in their efforts to overturn the 2020 election. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how Trump’s election lies are shifting from not just a political conversation, but to a legal one as well. This comes as early voting starts today in Georgia’s primaries... and a few GOP contests in the state are heating up. To learn more about how CNN protects listener p...
Sean Hannity’s Leaked Texts with Trump Staff
April 29, 2022 20:30 - 8 minutesThe curtain has been pulled even further back into how Trump allies were reacting to the 2020 election and its aftermath. Hear CNN Political Director David Chalian read new text messages between Fox News Host Sean Hannity and Trump’s Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. He explains how Hannity went from all-in on Trump’s election-fraud lies to being “fed up.” Plus, the Jan. 6th House select committee will hold public hearings in June. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.c...
Unwelcome Economic News for Dems
April 28, 2022 20:55 - 8 minutesThe economy shrank last quarter unexpectedly and recession fears are renewed. CNN Political Director David Chalian paints the complicated economic picture in the US. Democrats are touting progress with more optimistic economic statistics. But as Republicans often point out, people are more focused on the impacts of inflation. Can it be addressed before voters head to the polls in November? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad ch...
McCarthy Caught on Tape (Again)
April 27, 2022 20:44 - 9 minutesNew audio from the New York Times reveals House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy had private concerns about some far-right members' behavior following the insurrection last year – concerns that contradict his public opinion shortly after. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why McCarthy’s chances of becoming Speaker of the House next year are still high. Plus, House members seem to be rallying around McCarthy’s defense to the tapes. To learn more about how CNN protects listener priva...
US Amps Up Anti-Russian Rhetoric
April 26, 2022 20:39 - 7 minutesThe US and its allies appear to be shifting their strategy and rhetoric around the war in Ukraine to adopt much tougher language against Russia. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how recent comments from US officials and accelerated security assistance to Ukraine prove that. Words and actions were chosen more carefully by US officials at the outset of the war, but now Russia’s poor battlefield performance has emboldened the West. To learn more about how CNN protects listener priva...
The GOP is Running on the ‘Big Lie’
April 25, 2022 20:40 - 8 minutesCNN has learned more about how former President Donald Trump’s inner circle worked to overturn the legitimate 2020 election in the lead-up and aftermath of January 6th. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down some of those efforts that happened then, and how some Republicans in Michigan and Georgia are running for office on that ‘Big Lie’ now. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New Audio Reveals McCarthy Lied
April 22, 2022 21:20 - 8 minutesNew audio from the New York Times reveals bombshells about what House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy was saying about former President Donald Trump in the days after January 6th. CNN Political Director David Chalian differentiates between what McCarthy was saying publicly and privately. Just when he needs it most, will McCarthy lose support from the leader of the party over this? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Lawmakers Oppose Ending Border Policy
April 21, 2022 20:46 - 8 minutesTensions are high in Washington ahead of the expected roll back of a Trump-era border policy in May and the anticipated migrant surge at the southern border to follow. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why some Democrats in Congress don’t want this to happen, and how prepared the administration is to handle the likely influx. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FL Gov.'s Culture Wars in Prep for 2024
April 20, 2022 20:32 - 8 minutesFlorida’s Republican Governor Ron DeSantis has escalated his weeks-long feud with Disney and continues his fight against “woke culture.” CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the politics behind DeSantis’ recent moves and why his potential political aspirations could be a factor. DeSantis is also proposing his own redistricting for the state of Florida – a job that usually belongs to the state legislature. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Le...
Masks Now Optional on Public Transit
April 19, 2022 20:32 - 8 minutesMultiple airlines and transit systems have made masks optional after a judge struck down the Biden administration’s transportation mask mandate. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the confusion surrounding this decision and the White House’s response. This comes as recent polling shows a major decline in the number of Americans wearing masks. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
Trump Places Bet on Ohio’s Primary
April 18, 2022 20:30 - 8 minutesFormer President Donald Trump has endorsed JD Vance in the crowded Ohio Republican Senate primary. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how Vance went from a Trump critic to a Trump fan, and how Trump justified Vance’s past comments. This race will be one of many primaries in May where Trump’s party influence will be put to the test. Even if Trump’s candidates don’t win, some other candidates have aligned themselves with him – so what would that mean for the future of the GOP? To lea...
Trump Allies had Doubts about Jan. 6
April 15, 2022 20:31 - 8 minutesCNN has exclusive reporting on text messages sent between former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and two Republican Congress members in the lead-up to the January 6th insurrection. CNN Political Director David Chalian gives the timeline on Senator Mike Lee and Representative Chip Roy’s change of heart about overturning the 2020 election. Plus, the messages also reveal Meadow’s own doubts. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about you...
States Act Ahead of Roe v. Wade Ruling
April 14, 2022 20:29 - 8 minutesIn the hopes of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade this summer, states continue to pass abortion bans. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the action taken in Florida, Oklahoma and Kentucky just this week. Plus, how will SCOTUS' landmark abortion decision affect the midterm season? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Does Trump Still Have Sway in GOP Primaries?
April 13, 2022 20:41 - 8 minutesFormer President Donald Trump’s influence in the GOP will be tested in May, as he’s endorsed a slew of candidates in different primaries. CNN Political Director David Chalian tells you which primaries to watch and dives into the heated Senate primary race in Pennsylvania. Trump endorsed a fellow former TV personality, but will that move the needle for voters in this state? Or others? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices....
NYC Shooting Puts US Gun Violence in Focus
April 12, 2022 20:31 - 6 minutesA shooting occurred today in Brooklyn, New York, just one day after President Joe Biden announced his plan to tackle gun violence. CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes explains what we know so far about the shooting and how New York officials are responding. Local and state leaders vow to act, but they are also looking to the federal government for solutions. One solution a slim majority of Americans are behind is enacting stricter gun laws. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy...
Biden Tackles Gun Violence
April 11, 2022 20:30 - 7 minutesUnder pressure to tackle gun violence in America, President Joe Biden announced a new firearm regulation today meant to contain the use of privately made weapons known as ghost guns. CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes explains why Biden chose this route and what he wants Congress to do next. He also named a new nominee for the federal agency tasked with enforcing gun laws in the US. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. V...
DC Wave of Covid Positives & Negatives
April 08, 2022 20:30 - 7 minutesMany high-profile people in DC have said they've contracted Covid-19 recently, as many maskless events took place in the nation’s capital this week. CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes explains why the White House isn’t too worried about President Joe Biden catching Covid, even as the virus has infected members of his inner circle. They are worried, however, about not securing enough pandemic response funding from Congress. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/pr...
Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmed to Supreme Court
April 07, 2022 21:38 - 7 minutesThis afternoon, the Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to replace Justice Stephen Breyer upon his retirement. CNN legal analyst and Supreme Court biographer Joan Biskupic breaks down this unique moment in the court’s history, Judge Jackson’s confirmation process, and what it could mean for future confirmations. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
US Announces More Sanctions Against Russia
April 06, 2022 20:43 - 7 minutesThe United States slapped Russia with more sanctions today, including against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s adult children. A senior Biden administration official says the US has already sanctioned several hundred Russian government officials, oligarchs and their family members. CNN Chief National Affairs Correspondent Jeff Zeleny breaks down the latest actions by the US and its allies—and whether Putin might bend. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/pri...
Obama Returns to White House
April 05, 2022 21:36 - 8 minutesPresident Barack Obama returned to the White House today for a celebration of the Affordable Care Act, even as Democrats brace for potentially difficult 2022 midterm elections. CNN Chief National Affairs Correspondent Jeff Zeleny explains how far the ACA has come since it was first introduced, and what lessons Democrats are taking from its success. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
U.S. Reacts to Disturbing Ukraine Images
April 04, 2022 20:54 - 8 minutesDisturbing images from a town near Kyiv appear to show a mass grave and dead civilians in the street. Now, the U.S. and international bodies are taking steps to further punish Russia, among renewed accusations of war crimes. CNN Chief National Affairs Correspondent Jeff Zeleny breaks down some of the images from Bucha, and the feasibility of prosecuting war crimes on the international stage. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad ...
Economy Bouncing Back from Pandemic Stress
April 01, 2022 20:55 - 6 minutesThe First Quarter ended with a strong March jobs report, but that might not be enough to save Democrats heading into the 2022 midterm elections. CNN Chief National Affairs Correspondent Jeff Zeleny explains how the Biden administration is responding to rising mortgage rates, record-high inflation, and other effects of the economy’s recovery from the pandemic. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
WH Takes Action on Oil Prices
March 31, 2022 21:07 - 8 minutesPresident Joe Biden announced today the U.S. would release a record amount of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down whether that will impact high gas prices, voters worry over record-high inflation, and how it could impact Republican messaging ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Biden Warns Federal Covid-19 Funding May Run Out
March 30, 2022 20:35 - 7 minutesPresident Joe Biden urged Congress during a speech today to pass legislation that would continue funding for the federal pandemic response. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the hurdles the $15.6 billion dollar package would have to overcome, and how soon a deal might be reached. Meanwhile, Biden warned that time is running out for government programs. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...
Jan. 6th Probe Reaches “Critical Stage”
March 29, 2022 20:30 - 8 minutesVice Chair Liz Cheney says the House select committee’s investigation of the insurrection is at a “critical stage.” CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the work the members have cut out for them. The committee voted to hold some Trump aides in criminal contempt for not cooperating with its investigation. And others in Trump’s inner circle could speak to the committee in the coming days. The pressure is on the Justice Department to announce whether prosecutions will be pursued. To le...
The Ad-lib Heard Around the World
March 28, 2022 20:33 - 7 minutes“For God's sake, this man cannot remain in power.” Those are nine words that President Joe Biden said over the weekend about Russian President Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how Biden defended his comments today, how leaders responded abroad and at home, and what this could mean for the president’s poll numbers. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
Texts Between Meadows & Thomas
March 25, 2022 20:30 - 8 minutesThe January 6th House select committee has some explosive texts between Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and Trump-era Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. CNN Political Director David Chalian shares what some of these texts were and what they reveal. Some see Ginni’s activism as a possible conflict of interest for her husband, Justice Thomas. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Biden’s Trip to Europe on Ukraine
March 24, 2022 20:37 - 8 minutesWorld leaders are gathered in Belgium today to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as the US levied new sanctions on Russia and promised more humanitarian aid for Ukraine. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what came out of the summits today. Biden shared how NATO, G7 and other international bodies are preparing for the possibility that Russia could attack with chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privac...
Day 3: KBJ's Confirmation Hearings
March 23, 2022 21:04 - 8 minutesRepublicans turned up the heat today at Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Senate confirmation hearing. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the political undertones behind some Republicans’ questions and how Jackson has fared against them. Despite some harsh questions, Democrats made space to humanize Judge Jackson. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Judge Jackson Faces Questioning
March 22, 2022 21:04 - 8 minutesThe Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings for President Biden's Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson continue today. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down how Judge Jackson answered some of these questions Senators asked her, like the ones on crime, abortion, and court-packing. Some Republicans were tough on her when it comes to her record on federal child sex abuse cases, while Democrats also gave her the opportunity to clarify her positions. To learn more ...
Judge Jackson’s Confirmation Hearing
March 21, 2022 20:48 - 9 minutesThe first day of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Senate confirmation hearings have ended, but things are just getting started. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how Democrats and Republicans approached the first day. Democrats pointed out her legal expertise and the historic nature of her nomination, while Republicans hinted at the heat she will face from them in the days ahead. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad cho...
President Biden’s Call with China
March 18, 2022 21:15 - 7 minutesUS President Joe Biden spoke with his Chinese counterpart today, mainly about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down read outs of the call from the White House and China’s news agency. He also explains the concerns the US has over China’s position on the war in Ukraine. President Biden laid out “implications and consequences” for China should it choose to help Russia at all. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Le...
An Immigration Storm is Brewing
March 17, 2022 20:46 - 7 minutesThe Biden administration is preparing for a potential influx of Ukrainian refugees fleeing their war-torn country and migrants seeking asylum at the US-Mexico border. As CNN Political Director David Chalian explains, the Biden Administration is trying to make it easier for some Ukrainian refugees to come to the US, while also grappling with the possible end of a southern border rule invoked at the start of the pandemic. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/priv...
Zelensky’s Stirring Message to America
March 16, 2022 20:41 - 8 minutesA war-weary Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke to a joint meeting of Congress today, calling on the US to do more to protect his country. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how President Joe Biden and US lawmakers reacted and how far they’re willing to go, for now, to give Ukraine what it’s requesting. Biden also announced new security assistance for Ukraine, defending the US & its allies’ response so far. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.c...
WH Wants More Funds to Fight Covid
March 15, 2022 20:11 - 7 minutesEven as states drop Covid-19 mandates around the country, the White House is warning Congress about the perils of possible disruptions to the federal pandemic response. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how lawmakers’ failure to pass additional funding last week and rising cases in Europe are causing concern. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices