CNN Political Briefing

What 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

In 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...

In 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...

Tonight’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 pr...

A 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...

President 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 p...

When 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 actua...

Memorial 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...

It 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...

The 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 Senato...

This 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

The 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...

In 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/privac...

David 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....

Fires 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 c...

As 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...

President 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 politicizati...

Bob 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/privac...

The 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 priv...

Joe 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 a...

CNN 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/a...

Joe 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 stre...

Brand 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 pr...

President 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 vo...

In 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...