Episodes

  • CNN Inside Politics: Trump Tells Us Why He Won't Call Elon

    CNN Inside Politics: Trump Tells Us Why He Won't Call Elon
    Jun 6 2025
    First: We have brand new reporting on one of the most epic and heated breakups in the history of politics. Dana spoke to President Trump this morning about why he has no plans to call his former first buddy Elon. Plus: Will this big, not-so-beautiful breakup help or hurt Trump's massive tax and spending bill? We're watching the signals today on Capitol Hill, where Republicans feel stuck in the middle of a billionaire's brawl. And: Attempting a Sunshine State switcheroo, Republican congressman David Jolly talks about his bid to become the first Democrat in three decades to lead what is now ruby red Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • CNN Inside Politics: A Bromance Unravels

    CNN Inside Politics: A Bromance Unravels
    Jun 5 2025
    Today's show begins immediately following President Trump's remarks at a White House meeting with German Chancellor Friedrick Merz. It's been a busy day for Trump, who spoke with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and made his first public remarks about Elon Musk after the Tesla founder blasted the president's "big beautiful bill." To no one's surprise, Trump is "disappointed" in his former DOGE bro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • CNN Inside Politics: A Chorus of Complaints

    CNN Inside Politics: A Chorus of Complaints
    Jun 4 2025
    First: Moderates, MAGA hardliners, even first buddy Elon Musk are attacking President Trump's sweeping domestic policy bill just as a brand new congressional report on its price tag complicates the president's pitch. Plus: We have new reporting on the House GOP push to launch new investigations into the Biden family. And: Could Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's erasing the name of a gay rights pioneer off a Navy ship be the start of a fleet-wide overhaul? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • CNN Inside Politics: Pumping Up the Pressure

    CNN Inside Politics: Pumping Up the Pressure
    Jun 3 2025
    First: President Trump is working the phones and his beloved Truth Social account, trying to persuade skeptical Senate Republicans to fall in line behind his mega bill to cut taxes and slash spending. But he's giving them a deadline that sounds almost impossible to meet. Plus: Sources tell CNN that the president is complaining that the Supreme Court justices he nominated aren't fully supporting his agenda. We have new reporting on why much of the fury has zeroed in on Amy Coney Barrett. And: How can Democrats persuade voters to trust them again with power? Jon Lovett of Pod Save America and Sarah Longwell of the Bulwark have a few ideas, and they're never shy about sharing them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • CNN Inside Politics: Gripped by Hate

    CNN Inside Politics: Gripped by Hate
    Jun 2 2025
    First: The FBI is investigating a horrifying attack on Jews in Colorado as a terror attack after a man allegedly screaming "Free Palestine!" set people on fire who were marching to support the release of Israeli hostages still held by Hamas. Plus: Tim Walz says Democrats still licking their wounds need to take a page from the Trump playbook by getting "a little meaner." And: America's extreme weather command centers have been gutted by deep DOGE budget cuts. Will it leave the public in danger? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • State of the Union: Interviews with White House Budget Director Russ Vought; House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries; Senator Chris Murphy

    State of the Union: Interviews with White House Budget Director Russ Vought; House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries; Senator Chris Murphy
    Jun 2 2025
    On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash sits down for an exclusive interview with the man seen as the architect behind President Trump’s scorched-earth effort to upend the federal government, White House Budget Director Russ Vought. Then, House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins Dana to detail his party’s plan to counter Trump’s agenda, as well as respond to a new CNN poll showing Americans frustration with the Democratic Party. Next, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy pushes back against Republican messaging around President Trump’s massive spending and tax cut bill. Finally, Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, and CNN Political Commentators Jamal Simmons and Shermichael Singleton weigh in on Elon Musk’s exit from the Trump administration, as well as early 2028 moves by Democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • CNN Inside Politics: Trump's Lightning-Fast Approach Hits Major Speed Bumps

    CNN Inside Politics: Trump's Lightning-Fast Approach Hits Major Speed Bumps
    Jun 2 2025
    First: Reality check. President Trump pops off, as he fends off checks on his power. And as Republicans get an earful, are more cuts coming? And: Digging out. As Democrats look to 2028, a brand new CNN poll this hour on the challenges ahead. And as a blue state shifts towards Trump, what is the winning path for Democrats? We're live with Congressman Josh Gottheimer, who's running for governor. Plus: Whiplash. Are RFK Jr.'s personal views impacting your access to health care? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • CNN Inside Politics: Checks and Imbalances

    CNN Inside Politics: Checks and Imbalances
    May 30 2025
    First: President Trump launches an all-out attack on the judiciary branch for ruling against his policies on the same day the Supreme Court hands his administration a win. We have brand new reaction from a top Trump adviser Plus: The White House is blaming "formatting issues" after the Make America Healthy Again team released a report on children's well being citing studies that don't exist. And: Why can't the American people vote on having a military parade that will cost more than $40 million? That is one of many questions that our audience asked that we try to answer in today's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
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