CNN Political Briefing

The country continues to wait for all votes to be counted in what’s turning out to be an extremely close presidential race. David Chalian explains what we’re waiting for and when we could have answers. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The election is still in the balance as we wait for all the votes to be counted. On this CNN Political Briefing David Chalian looks at both candidates' paths to the presidency. Plus, what President Trump has already indicated about a legal battle over ballots. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

Election Day continues as we wait for all the votes to be counted. On this special edition of the CNN Political Briefing David Chalian tells you where the race stands and what to look for in the hours and days ahead. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With over 100 million early votes already cast, David Chalian breaks down what it could mean and what to expect going into election night. Plus, why there is no greater moment for America than the chance for people to use their voice. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Early voting totals passing total 2016 turnout in some dates, and election day isn't until tomorrow. David Chalian breaks down President Trump's and Former Vice President Biden's closing arguments, and how both candidates still have a path to victory.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN fact checker Daniel Dale is here to help us sort fact from fiction during the last full week of the presidential election. Today, Daniel examines President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden’s closing messages. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This state isn't big enough for the both of them... With President Trump and Joe Biden both campaigning in Florida today, David Chalian explains why the sunshine state matters so much in this election. Plus, two rulings from the Supreme Court about mail-in ballots and a tough day for some Republican senators trying to keep their seats.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit...

With six days to go, Joe Biden maintains a massive lead in the latest CNN national poll. Join David Chalian as he explains what those numbers mean for the path to 270 electoral votes. Plus, the President’s campaign continues to be dominated by coronavirus, and new record shattering early voting numbers. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about y...

In the final week before the election, President Trump is focusing on key midwestern states he won four years ago, while Joe Biden is venturing outside his comfort zone to Georgia. David Chalian explains what each candidate's campaign schedules and where they choose to spend their time reveals about the path to the 270 electoral votes. Plus, Biden’s closing message on unity and healing, and the Su...

A little over one week to election day, and the President is barnstorming the key state of Pennsylvania as his Vice President campaigns despite a virus outbreak on his staff. David Chalian breaks down a busy day on the trail, plus record-breaking early voting numbers, and the confirmation of Amy Coney Barret to the Supreme Court. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com...

Less than two weeks from Election Day, Joe Biden and Donald Trump faced-off for the final general election presidential debate of 2020. Our resident CNN fact checker Daniel Dale is here to keep us honest about what's true or false from this week’s debate.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Tonight is the last chance the Presidential candidates have to make their case to the American people on the biggest stage. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses what to expect from the final debate. Plus, a surprise federal government announcement that Russia and Iran have been meddling in the US election. And finally, former President Barack Obama’s scathing rebuke of his successor in h...

In the final stretch of the presidential campaign, CNN Political Director, David Chalian, breaks down President Trump’s closing message to voters and Joe Biden’s significant advantage over the President. Plus, the first lady’s absence from the campaign trail. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

Democrats score a big court victory on Pennsylvania’s mail-in ballot rules. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses what that means in the key swing state. Plus, will the Debate Commission’s new rule to mute candidates during their opponent’s initial responses work? And finally, Biden gets more endorsements from longtime Republicans. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, vi...

With 15 days left before Election Day, part of President Trump's strategy seems to be attacking Dr. Fauci, even as GOP Senators distance themselves. David Chalian explains that, plus the tepid optimism from the White House that a deal can be reached on the stimulus bill in time for November 3rd. Also, early voting is at an all-time high in the critical state of Florida. To learn more about how CNN...

This 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. Today, he analyzes President Trump's and Vice President Biden's dueling town halls. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices....

Dueling presidential town halls tonight mean you will have to flip between channels to get the full story from both campaigns. CNN Political Director David Chalian shares what to watch out for. Plus, Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris cancels her campaign travel plans due to Covid-19 hitting members of her staff. Finally, former President Barack Obama imparts a warning to Republicans. To lear...

Instead of a debate this week, President Trump and Joe Biden have town halls on the same night... at the same time... on different networks. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses how this came about. Plus, it seems President Trump's prized investigation into "unmasking" has fallen flat. And finally, millions of Americans are already out voting early due to the pandemic. To learn more abou...

Amy Coney Barrett mostly takes care of business on the Senate Judiciary Committee hot seat. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses that, plus President Trump making his recovery from Covid-19 a focal point of his re-election campaign, while the Biden camp releases an ad hammering how Trump dealt with the diagnosis. Finally, Mitt Romney blames both sides of the aisle for the “hate-filled” s...

The Senate Judiciary Committee kicked off the confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett today. David Chalian discusses her fast track nomination process, and the campaign schedules for President Trump and Joe Biden this week. Plus, the record breaking fundraising for Jaime Harrison, Lindsey Graham's Democratic opponent in South Carolina. To learn more about how CNN protects...

This 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. Visi...

The 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 yo...

The 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...

In 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 c...

Brand 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 p...