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A collection of all CNN's political podcasts, featuring episodes from: The Assignment with Audie Cornish, CNN Inside Politics, CNN Political Briefing, The Axe Files, State of the Union, CNN One Thing and more.
Steve Bannon, the standard-bearer of “MAGA media,” is set to report to federal prison on July 1st for refusing to comply with January 6 Committee subpoenas. He’s the latest in agrowing list of Trump allies to face legal prosecution in defense of the former president. Bannon used the moment to paint himself as a martyr, a strategy which CNN Political Reporter Sara Murray says is in line with Donald Trump’s own plans to foment a wave of grievance through his sentencing in the Manhattan “hush money” trial.
Jun 11, 2024
Today's show begins just after a jury finds Hunter Biden guilty on federal gun charges.
Jun 11, 2024
First: Closing arguments begin in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial, which means the first son's fate will likely be in the hands of a jury as soon as today. CNN is inside the courtroom to bring you all the developments.Plus: Donald Trumpis to meet with hisprobation officer. We have new details on his pre-sentencing interview and what it could mean for potential prison time.And: On the campaign trail, Trump continues to claim undocumented immigrants are destroying our country. Are those comments playing with the Latino voters he's trying to court?
Jun 10, 2024
On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash asks National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan about Israel’s successful raid to rescue four hostages kidnapped on October 7th, as well as reports of hundreds of Palestinian casualties as a result of the operation.Next, Trump VP hopeful South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem tells Dana that it would be “beneficial” for Trump to pick a woman as his running mate.After that, Dana asks Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about concerns RFK Jr.’s candidacy could hurt Biden in her critical state.Finally, Scott Jennings, Karen Finney, Bryan Lanza, and Rep. Ro Khanna join Dana to discuss what Trump should be looking for in a potential running mate.
Jun 10, 2024
Taking a stand. Israel makes a move in Gaza and President Biden tries to outshine Donald Trump overseas. While at home, the Vice President calls Trumps conviction disqualifying, and exclusive details on a new plan to further overhaul immigration and quell progressives concerns.Plus, retribution. New reporting as Republicans promise payback.And, perseverance. A rising Democratic star confronts a debilitating terminal diagnoses, our exclusive sit-down ahead.
Jun 10, 2024
Joe Biden's message to the world while commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Normandy invasion is that he refuses to believe "America's greatness is a thing of the past." While he never said the word "Trump" he implicitly warned of the threat to democracy the former president brings. Meanwhile, Trump is using his guilty verdict on 34 counts to rile up his base on the campaign trail as some swing state voters tells CNN they don't care about what happened in that New York courtroom.
Jun 7, 2024
First: President Biden is issuing that warning to America and its allies while overlooking the beach which is of Normandy, as he uses the 80th anniversary of D-Day to call on the global community to stand up for democracy. Once again, CNN is live in France with all the development.Plus: New CNN reporting on Team Biden's plan to win over Republicans who don't like Donald Trump, voters that Democrats hope could be the holy grail for the president in November.And: Donald Trump is back on the trail and heading to avery blue city, San Francisco. We're going to tell you why the former president and some big tech billionaires are getting cozy. A hint: it involves their giant bank accounts.
Jun 6, 2024
First: Progressive Democrats are blasting Joe Biden for his executive order enforcing sweeping new restrictions on the southern border. Moderate Dems, under the same political pressure as Biden, say it had to be done.Plus: Hunter Biden's ex-wife takes the stand, detailing the First Son's struggle with addiction. We bring you the latest from inside the courtroom.And: Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman joins the show to talk about what Joe Biden needs to do to win that crucial swing state.
Jun 5, 2024
First: President Biden is unveiling his most aggressive move yet to stop illegal immigration by sharply restricting asylum claims. His move has prompted bipartisan backlash is bipartisan.Plus: "I will not be intimidated," Attorney General Merrick Garland told Congress today, pushing back on the Republicans who baselessly accused him of "weaponizing" the DOJ.And: The Hunter Biden trial is underway. We have new details on the prosecution's case and how personal and uncomfortable it's likely to get for the president's son.
Jun 4, 2024
First: Joe Biden finds himself in the complicated position of commander in chief, candidatefor reelection, and concerned father as his son sits inside of Delaware courtroom facing criminal charges.Plus: Donald Trump's conviction on criminal charges rallies Republicans to his side, while Democrats are divided on whether branding Trump with a convicted felon label helps or hurts their chances at defeating him in November.And: Dr. Anthony Fauci returns to Capitol Hill, where Republicans are grilling him on his tough and controversial decisions during the Covid pandemic.
Jun 3, 2024
