Episodes

  • CNN Political Briefing: Trump, Tragedy and Politics

    CNN Political Briefing: Trump, Tragedy and Politics
    Jan 31 2025
    A nearly constant stream of news has been coming from the White House since Donald Trump moved back in. CNN’s Chief National Affairs Correspondent Jeff Zeleny has been there to cover it all. He joins CNN Washington Bureau Chief and Political Director David Chalian to sort through some of the major moments of these first days—including a press conference where President Trump suggested, without evidence, that diversity initiatives could have played a role in the tragic midair collision near Washington, DC. Plus, how Trump’s “executive flex of power” ran into some roadblocks this week. What questions do you have about the new Trump administration? Email us at CNNPoliticalBriefing@Gmail.com or give us a call at (202) 618-9460. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • CNN Inside Politics: Was Doomed Helicopter Responsible for Deadly Crash?

    CNN Inside Politics: Was Doomed Helicopter Responsible for Deadly Crash?
    Jan 31 2025
    We begin today's show with the latest info on the deadliest US plane crash in nearly a quarter century. The FAA just revealed it is indefinitely shutting down the low-altitude helicopter route that was in use the night of the collision. It comes on the heels of a New York Times report and presidential social media posts suggesting the Blackhawk was flying outside its approved flight path. CNN has also obtained two exclusive videos that will be critical yo the ongoing investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • CNN Inside Politics: No Survivors After DC Midair Crash

    CNN Inside Politics: No Survivors After DC Midair Crash
    Jan 30 2025
    First responders have been working tirelessly since last night to recover bodies from the frigid waters in the Potomac River after an American Airlines passenger plane collided with an Army Blackhawk helicopter near Regan National Airport. Tragically, all 67 people on board the two aircraft are presumed to have perished, making this the deadliest aviation disaster in the US in more than 20 years. President Trump wasted no time blaming, without evidence, Democrats and their support of diversity programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • CNN Inside Politics: A Global Wake-Up Call

    CNN Inside Politics: A Global Wake-Up Call
    Jan 27 2025
    First: Donald Trump is putting the world on notice by threatening a trade war with Colombia until that country agreed to work with him to deport migrants from the US. His strong arm tactics worked ... but will they next time? Plus: It's Pete Hegseth's first official day at the Pentagon, and we're expecting him to receive multiple executive orders from President Trump that will reshape the military, including a ban on transgender troops. And: Tech stocks plunge after a surprise announcement from a Chinese AI startup that appears to threaten companies here in the US and has national security experts on edge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • CNN Inside Politics: Trump Returns to White House With Whirlwind First Week

    CNN Inside Politics: Trump Returns to White House With Whirlwind First Week
    Jan 27 2025
    First: Whirlwind week. Trump takes the reins of power and unleashes a torrent of change. My panel will break down the avalanche of news. And: Law and order? As troops head to the border, federal agents ramp up enforcement. What to watch as Trump’s immigration crackdown enters week two. Plus: Moment of truth. Trump’s next picks take the stand in just days. Do they have what it takes? And: What one legendary musician has to do with Biden’s last-minute act of clemency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • State of The Union: Interviews with Republican Senator Lindsey Graham; Illinois Governor JB Pritzker

    State of The Union: Interviews with Republican Senator Lindsey Graham; Illinois Governor JB Pritzker
    Jan 27 2025
    On CNN’s State of the Union, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham sits down with Dana to discuss Trump’s controversial decisions to pardon violent January 6 rioters and fire independent inspectors general, as well as Trump’s plans for the future of Gaza. Next, Gov. JB Pritzker joins Dana to react to the Trump administration’s planned immigration raids in Chicago and other cities, as well as his view of how Democrats should approach Trump in his second term. Finally, CNN political commentators Karen Finney, Brad Todd, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and Democratic Rep. Josh Harder join Dana to break down Trump’s headspinning first week as he moves quickly to reshape the federal government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • CNN Political Briefing: Trump’s ‘Sweeping’ Immigration Actions, Explained

    CNN Political Briefing: Trump’s ‘Sweeping’ Immigration Actions, Explained
    Jan 24 2025
    In his first hours in office, President Donald Trump signed a slate of executive orders related to immigration. So, what have been the immediate impacts, and what could come next? CNN Correspondent Priscilla Alvarez sits down with CNN Washington Bureau Chief and Political Director David Chalian to break it all down. Plus, what makes Trump’s actions on immigration now different from his last time in the White House. What questions do you have about the new Trump administration? Email us at CNNPoliticalBriefing@Gmail.com or give us a call at (202) 618-9460. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • CNN Inside Politics: Trump Reiterates California Quid Pro Quo

    CNN Inside Politics: Trump Reiterates California Quid Pro Quo
    Jan 24 2025
    President Trump visited both hurricane-ravaged North Carolina and wildfire-ravaged California today and reiterated that he wants the latter state to meet certain conditions before it can get crucial federal aid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins