CNN Political Briefing

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Join 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.

16H AGO

Behind the Scenes of Trump’s Comeback

Investigative reporter Josh Dawsey is co-author of a new deep dive into last year’s historic election, 2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America. He shares some of the most striking moments in the book — from Trump’s trip to the Fulton County Jail to take his mugshot to the buzzing scene at Mar-a-Lago days before his inauguration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 min
JUL 4

Rahm Emanuel on the ‘Rigged System’ and the American Dream

Rahm Emanuel isn't shy about criticizing his own party. He also isn’t shy about his potential political ambitions. He’s made it clear he’s considering a potential 2028 presidential run. He shares how he’ll make that decision, what he brings to the growing field of potential candidates and why he thinks Dems shouldn’t talk about democracy without also talking about affordability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

32 min
JUN 27

What Mamdani’s Win Means Beyond New York

Zohran Mamdani pulled off a major political upset over Andrew Cuomo in this week’s New York mayoral primary. CNN senior reporter and New York City native Edward-Isaac Dovere explains how Mamdani was able to secure the victory and what Democrats more broadly can learn from his surprise success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 min
JUN 20

Political Violence Is Rising. What Can We Do?

The killings and attempted killings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses are raising alarms about an apparent uptick in political violence in America. Robert Pape, the director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats, has studied political violence for 30 years, and he argues the country is in the midst of what he calls an “era of violent populism.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 min
JUN 13

Is the LA Protest Response Trump's 'Playbook?'

Tensions over President Trump’s immigration enforcement reached a boiling point this week. CNN correspondent Priscilla Alvarez explains how Los Angeles became a political flashpoint and why the administration’s move to call in the National Guard and the Marines to respond to anti-ICE protests there was a long time in the making—and could be a playbook repeated in other cities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 min
JUN 6

The Big Contradiction of Trump’s Trade War

From China talks to “TACO,” CNN’s Chief Domestic Correspondent Phil Mattingly helps navigate the latest twists and turns of President Trump’s tariffs and explains why we may be in the “eye of the hurricane” of this trade war. Have a question or a guest you'd like to hear from? Let us know. Email us at CNNPoliticalBriefing@Gmail.com or give us a call at (202) 430-5460. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 min
MAY 30

‘Resist and Reform’: Former Harvard President on Trump’s Attacks

The ongoing feud between President Trump and Harvard University is heating up as the White House attempts to ban the university from enrolling international students. Harvard President Emeritus Larry Summers shares his insights on the clash and explains why the White House’s actions could hinder efforts to reform Harvard’s flaws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 min
MAY 23

How the House GOP Passed Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

The House GOP delivered President Trump a major win this week by passing his so-called “big, beautiful bill.” CNN congressional correspondent Lauren Fox breaks down what happened behind the scenes in the hours before it was passed, how Speaker Mike Johnson swayed the holdouts and the biggest questions surrounding the bill as it makes its way to the Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Introducing the CNN Political Briefing

What 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

08/11/2020

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3 min

David Chalian

Host

3.6

out of 5

315 Ratings

January 26 2024 episode

01/26/2024

NicoleAustin

I love listening to this podcast but my gosh push the mikes away a little I can hear their whole respiratory systems! 😂😂😂
Sort of, Sort of, Sort of …

11/08/2024

AmiFidel

Why so many sort of this, sort of that, sort of, sort of, sort of, sort of … ? It’s nauseating!
Strong content, not objective

12/17/2022

Ommmmmmmmmmmm001

I appreciate the podcast as it helps me to know what is going on however I would appreciate an objective perspective. It is too biased and one sided.
Gold

10/08/2023

fnfjrigg

He is the gold standard.
When this podcast is needed most it’s going from daily to weekly. Ok. Unsubscribed

09/21/2023

Jason Ruden

Now that the election season is upon us this podcast is going from daily to weekly??? In my mind it has lost all value because that the whole podcast was about daily updates.
Daily Update on Political News

07/24/2023

Satisfied in Schaumburg

I make sure I never miss an episode of this podcast. In a short timeframe, you learn about what’s happening/happened today in the political world. The podcasts seem split between Presidential and Congressional issue; the mix works well.
Daily listener

06/22/2023

Ashley N G

Easy to digest news. I enjoy listening to David.
Ban CNN

05/10/2023

Kellaigh

I will no longer subscribe because of the CNN town hall.
Good podcast

07/20/2022

miaaassas

Great for talking about what is happening today in politics. I prefer it to other similar podcasts. As it provides a very comprehensive look at things
Just say no

09/01/2021

SusieQ58

Ugh

Join 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.