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The Daily DC
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CNN's Political Director David Chalian lives, breathes, and sleeps politics, so who better to help make sense of the ever-shifting political landscape? Join David and his colleagues as they asked tough questions, provided insight and analysis, and helped you separate the political signal from the noise.
Episodes
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Introducing Politically Sound
Kamala Harris made history this week as the first woman of color to join a major party presidential ticket just as the nation commemorates the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage. The centennial is yet another example of this nation’s complicated and often messy history. Black women who fought...
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Introducing the CNN Political Briefing
A night of powerful women and big names are set to speak at the DNC, including Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian for his insights on what you can expect from the third night of the convention. Plus, after months of undermining voting by...
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Trump Tries Birther Lies Again
President Trump is trying to use the same attack he used on Obama against Kamala Harris: Questioning where she was born and claiming that she may not be eligible for the role of Vice President. CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes breaks this down, as well as the growing concerns about the post…
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Unbossed: Shirley Chisholm for President
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, which granted women the right to vote, we are sharing the stories of women who broke barriers in politics. In today’s episode we look back on the life and legacy of Shirley Chisholm – the first elected Black Congresswoman and first...
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Vote By Mail Funding Held Hostage
New comments in President Trump’s ongoing war with mail-in voting fuels allegations that he is trying to manipulate the postal system for political gain. CNN Correspondent, Kristen Holmes discusses that, plus Trump’s attacks against presumptive Vice Presidential nominee, Kamala Harris. And a new...
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Inside the Kamala Harris VP Pick
Why did Biden pick Kamala Harris? Why is she a historic pick? What role will she play during the campaign? CNN Political Director, David Chalian answers those questions and discusses how the Trump campaign is dealing with the new addition to the Biden campaign. Then, Biden and Harris make their...
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Biden's Choice: Kamala Harris
The wait is over! Biden picks Kamala Harris as his running mate, the first black woman ever to be chosen for that role. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses why Harris was the Biden’s campaign's choice. He also discusses how the Trump and Biden teams are framing the battle over Social...
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Executive Orders That Don’t Add Up
President Trump signs four executive orders for COVID economic relief, attempting to bypass Congress after he doesn’t get a deal. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses why those executive orders fall short of what the President promised, and why he likely won’t be immortalized on Mount...
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Biden Makes Racial Comment Misstep, Again
Joe Biden walks back, yet again, controversial remarks about African-Americans. Plus, CNN Political Director David Chalian, discusses a contender reemerging in Biden’s Vice Presidential search and Senate Republican’s increasingly difficult battle for the majority. To learn more about how CNN...
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Truth to Power
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, which granted women the right to vote, we are sharing the stories of women who broke barriers in politics. In today’s episode we look back on the life and legacy of Sojourner Truth – a former slave who fought for abolition and women’s...
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The Debate Over Debates
The Trump campaign calls for a fourth, earlier, presidential debate, citing an increase in early voting. CNN Political Director David Chalian, breaks down why Trump and his team are lobbying for that change. Plus, he digs into how Vice President Pence is putting the Court on the ballot and…
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The DNC Goes Virtual
Joe Biden’s campaign pulls the plug on the Milwaukee Convention as the DNC goes entirely virtual. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses the calculus behind that choice and takes a look at Trump's mail-in-voting flip flops and Kanye West's GOP help. To learn more about how CNN protects...
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"It Is What It Is"
For nearly 40 minutes, President Trump sits down with Axios reporter Jonathan Swan for an interview that reveals Trump's inability to fully grasp the coronavirus situation on his hands. With election day fast approaching, today CNN Political Director David Chalian explores the disconnect between...
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Trump’s New Ad Blitz
The Trump campaign's new strategy to take on Joe Biden is the same as there old strategy: Painting him as a radical left puppet. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the new ads the Trump campaign has released, plus one of Biden's potential VP picks in trouble already and Congress at…
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"Worlds Apart With No Deal In Sight"
The extra $600 a month in federal unemployment benefits authorized by Congress expire at midnight, and a deal is nowhere in sight. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down why both parties could pay the political cost of failing to reach a deal. Plus, the fight over mail in voting is...
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No, Election Day Isn't Moving
President Trump tweets about delaying the election, something he doesn't have the power to do. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down how that controversial distraction is overshadowing the President's efforts to delegitimize voting by mail and the symbolism of these attacks on the day...
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There’s Always Something With Russia and Trump
President Trump refuses to press Putin about Russia’s alleged involvement in bounties placed on service member’s heads, even during their most recent call. CNN Political Director David Chalian explores that and the implications of Republican Congressman Louie Gohmert not being able to travel with...
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Trump's COVID Message Flip Flops
President Trump's new "tone" regarding his pandemic efforts didn't last very long and ended with a spate of retweets meant to undermine Dr. Fauci. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks that down, and discusses the many ways in which this pandemic is changing the way we approach major...
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Biden Leads Polls 99 Days to Election
In the latest polls from battleground states, President Trump is losing to Biden in every match-up. With only 99 days to election day, CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down Trump's uphill battle. Plus details on the GOP's trillion dollar economic relief plan, and the passing of civil...
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Bye Bye, Florida Convention
Despite President Trump's best efforts, his dream of a crowd filled convention is no more. CNN's Senior Political Reporter Nia-Malika breaks down his choice to cancel it. Also, with approximately 100 days to the election, a slew of recent polls shows Trump is losing to Biden in key battleground...
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Trump And Biden Play The Race Card
Biden and Trump are determined to paint each other as poor on race relations. If the last couple of days have been anything to go by, the lead up to November 2020 is going to be ugly. CNN Senior Political Reporter breaks down what we can expect from both campaigns. Plus protests in Portland...
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The GOP's Unity Problem
After weeks of no pandemic task-force briefings, last night President Trump gave a somewhat measured response to America's current state, admitting it will get worse before it gets better. But Republican's have other problems in Congress. Join CNN Senior Political Reporter Nia-Malika Henderson as...
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Send In The Feds
Following Portland, President Trump now threatens to send federal agents to other major cities to control ongoing protests. CNN Senior Political Reporter Nia-Malika Henderson breaks down how mayors will respond. Plus Biden’s Vice Presidential shortlist includes four Black women: a historical…
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The Passing of A Civil Rights Icon
After a long battle with cancer, civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis passed away over the weekend. His legacy is remembered by many, and the nominee for his House seat will have big shoes to fill. CNN Senior Political Reporter Nia-Malika Henderson breaks this all down as well as Trump's latest…
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Georgia's Governor and Atlanta's Mayor Square Off
Georgia's Governor Brian Kemp has sued Atlanta's Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms over a proposal meant to keep citizens safe from the coronavirus. CNN's Political Director David Chalian breaks down this political move, and also discusses Vice President Pence's move to paint Joe Biden as a socialist....
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A Campaign Shakeup Isn't Going to Cut It
President Trump removes his campaign manager in an attempt to save his flagging presidential bid. But as CNN Political Director David Chalian explains, that isn't going to fix what's actually wrong: his failure to take on the Coronavirus To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy…
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Reading the Presidential Travel Tea Leaves
As a new poll shows Joe Biden with a big lead in the crucial state of Pennsylvania, President Trump has been traveling to states he easily won in 2016. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the reason behind the president’s campaign stops and breaks down the president’s niece making the...
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Trump Can't Run From His Biggest Problem
President Trump keeps moving from challenge to challenge, from the flailing economy, to getting children back to school. But, as CNN Political Director David Chalian explains, what the President doesn't seem to understand is that the only way to solve them is to focus on the pandemic. To learn…
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Trump Shifts Blame to Scientists
As coronavirus cases continue to rise rapidly in America, President Trump and his allies attack the nation's top scientists: Dr. Fauci and the CDC. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks that down as well as the Secretary of Education's comments on schools returning and tomorrow's GOP Senate...
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How Good Are Trump's 2020 Odds?
Coronavirus has dominated much of the year so far, so it makes sense that the 2020 referendum on Trump isn't going to be about how well the economy is doing; at least not entirely. Join CNN Senior Writer and Analyst Harry Enten, as he takes us back in time to some of America's most pivotal...
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A Troubling Number for Trump
A new poll finds that two thirds of American disapprove of President Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Does that number show that the bottom is falling out of the President's re-election bid? CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks that down and discusses the President's postponed...
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John Lewis' Voting Rights Fight is Far From Over
John Lewis has led the fight for voting rights for decades, from Selma to the halls of Congress. But that fight is far from over- and voting rights are facing a new threat in the form of a dangerous pandemic. Join CNN Politics and Culture writer Brandon Tensley to break down what Lewis' legacy...
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Trump and Fauci Clash Over Wishful Thinking
President Trump seems increasingly at odds with Dr. Fauci over his perilously optimistic attitude over America's fraught handling of coronavirus. CNN Political Director David Chalian delves into the possible ramifications for the Presidents' re-election, and what he should be doing differently....
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Tucker Carlson is Doing Trump's Dirty Work
One of the President's biggest media allies, Fox News' Tucker Carlson is attacking the patriotism of a leading Biden VP candidate, Illinois Senator and double amputee Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down how this benefits President Trump and reflects...
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New Trump Book: Family Secrets and Psychoanalysis
In a new book, President Trump's niece, a clinical psychologist, delves into the President's family history and makes devastating claims about his mental state. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian as he breaks down what the book means for the Presidency and the 2020 campaign. To learn more...
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Trump's Fourth of July Message: Dividing America
On the weekend the Fourth of July, a moment meant to signify country unity, President Trump continues to deliver divisive speeches aimed at his base. But with 4 months to go, will this path to re-election work? Join CNN Political Director David Chalian to examine Trump's risky re-election play.…
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The Economy is on the Rise, and So Are Coronavirus Cases
As the economy takes a step towards recovery, President Trump takes a victory lap. But new coronavirus cases are also surging to record setting levels. CNN Political Director David Chalian talks about the calculus behind the president ignoring the worsening Coronavirus crisis. To learn more about...
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Trump's Congressional Losses
CNN’s Political Director David Chalian breaks down how several far-right Republicans have recently defeated candidates endorsed by President Trump in Republican Congressional primaries... and how they could impact the future of the party. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy…
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The Politics of Wearing a Mask
CNN’s Political Director, David Chalian, discusses the politicized debate over masks and whether President Trump will follow key members of his own party and wear a mask publicly. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Trump Retweets Racist Video
CNN’s Political Director, David Chalian, discusses the impact of President Trump’s most recent retweet of a racist video in which a man chants 'white power’. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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The Mood vs. The Map
As President Trump travels to Wisconsin, CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the latest on the 2020 race in the key swing states that will determine who wins the presidency. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices....
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Biden Builds A Lead in Key Voting Groups
CNN’s Political Director, David Chalian, breaks down the takeaways of the new NYTimes/Siena College national poll, which shows Biden with a big lead over Trump. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Today in Politics: Voting During a Pandemic
CNN Political Director David Chalian's thoughts on the biggest news in politics today. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Today in Politics: What Matters and What Doesn't
CNN Political Director David Chalian's thoughts on the biggest news in politics today. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Juneteenth, 99 Years of Pain, and Trump's Tulsa Rally
Today is Juneteenth, and to cap off what might be one of the most consequential weeks of the political year President Trump gets ready for his first rally in months in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian and Political Correspondent Abby Phillip to talk about what Juneteenth...
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The Supreme Court Protects DREAMERs, For Now
The Supreme Court blocks the Trump Administration's move to end the DACA program, protecting for now the nearly 700,000 undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children from deportation. Join CNN Legal Analyst and Supreme Court Biographer Joan Biskupic and CNN Political Director David...
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Is Congressional Compromise on Police Reform Possible?
Republicans release their police reform bill, but Democrats say it doesn't go far enough. Former Republican Congresswoman and CNN Political Commentator Mia Love joins CNN Political Director David Chalian to break down the chance of a compromise and share how systemic racism has affected her…
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A Landmark LGBTQ Supreme Court Decision
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court extended civil rights protections to LGBTQ workers. What does that mean for the country, culturally and politically? CNN Supreme Court Reporter Ariane De Vogue and CNN Culture and Politics writer Brandon Tensley join CNN Political Director David Chalian to...
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Swing States, Cancelled Fairs, and Veepstakes
President Trump is set to resume his rallies this week despite concerns over pandemic health risks. CNN Chief Washington Correspondent Jeff Zeleny joins CNN Political Director from the key swing state of Wisconsin to break down the latest in the 2020 race including the impact of anti-racism...
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Trump's 2020 Game Plan
The Republican National Committee has moved their convention "celebration" to Jacksonville, FL. It will be in a 15,000 person capacity arena, and no plans for social distancing during what many experts predict will be the second wave of the pandemic. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian, and...
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