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CNN Politics
A collection of all CNN's political podcasts, featuring episodes from: CNN Inside Politics, CNN Political Briefing, State of the Union and more.

Today's show begins as President Trump is in the middle of what he says is the final Cabinet meeting of the year. Following an evaluation by Pete Hegseth, Dana and her panel analyze the defense secretary's words, especially his defense of the admiral accused of a "double tap" strike that killed survivors of a September US attack against a suspected Venezuelan drug boat.
Dec 2, 2025
Did the Pentagon order a second strike to kill injured survivors after the US military attacked a suspected drug boat off the coast of Venezuela? If so, it could be a war crime, and it's leading to the most significant GOP demands for oversight since President Trump took office.
Dec 1, 2025
President Trump is promising his harshest immigration crackdown yet after a shooting in Washington, DC left one National Guard member dead and another in critical condition. The suspected shooter, a 29-year-old Afghan national who worked with the US government during the war, came to the United States in 2021 through a program created under the Biden Administration. He was granted asylum under the Trump Administration on Thanksgiving call with US troops.
Nov 28, 2025
We begin today's special Thanksgiving Day show with new developments on the man accused of gunning down two young National Guard members in the nation's capital. The CIA revealed that the 29-year-old Afghan national actually worked with the US government during the war. He was resettled in the US after that chaotic withdrawal four years ago, part of a program to protect those who helped Americans from Taliban retribution. Now, prosecutors say he was living in Washington state and allegedly drove across the country to carry out the attack.
Nov 27, 2025
Six democrats on Capitol Hill are now under federal investigation over their video urging service members to reject illegal orders. The lawmakers say President Trump is "using the FBI as a tool to intimidate and harass members of Congress." The administration is acutely focused on Senator Mark Kelly, a decorated and retired Navy captain. The Pentagon has threatened to demote him, dock his pension, and even prosecute him.
Nov 26, 2025
The White House says Russia and Ukraine are on the verge of a peace deal. Volodymyr Zelensky could come to Washington as soon as this week to finalize the plan to end the unprovoked war Vladimir Putin initiated. The White House press secretary bragged of tremendous progress but added, "There are a few delicate but not insurmountable details that must be sorted out and will require further talks." So the question becomes, what does Russia think about all of this?
Nov 25, 2025
On December 31st, health care premiums are set to spike for 22 million Americans who buy their insurance on the Obamacare exchanges. It's why Democrats shut down the government. They had demanded Republicans extend subsidies to help offset those costs. Democrats lost that fight, but Republicans know the politics aren't exactly on their side. So today, sources tell CNN the president will unveil a new plan to temporarily extend subsidies without restrictions while Republicans keep working to come up with a longer term health insurance plan.
Nov 24, 2025
Manu Raju covers a tumultuous week for President Trump and the GOP. It highlights Trump's declining poll numbers, internal party fractures, notably the resignation of Marjorie Taylor Green, and growing discomfort among Republicans over various issues, including the Epstein files and Trump's call to jail Democrats. The panel of experts discusses the midterm elections, the potential impacts of gerrymandering, and the looming threat of GOP losses. The show features an interview with Texas Congressm...Show morean Wesley Hunt, who is challenging Senator John Cornyn, revealing internal GOP conflicts regarding his candidacy. Additionally, the episode touches on Trump's extensive and controversial remodeling projects, including plans to renovate golf courses with Jack Nicklaus and updates to the White House ballroom.
Nov 23, 2025
On CNN's State of the Union, Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett responds to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announcing she is leaving Congress, plus reveals new polling that will influence her decision to run for senate in Texas. Jake Tapper pushes Senator Bill Cassidy on his deciding vote to confirm H-H-S Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior, plus the senator discusses his new health care proposal. Trump's top economic adviser Kevin Hassett acknowledges there's a lot of progress to be made i...Show moren bringing prices down and responds to President Trump appearing to bond with New York City Mayor-elect over tackling affordability in New York City. Our panelists Democratic Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth and political commentators Brad Todd, Kate Bedingfield, Shermichael Singleton weigh in.
Nov 23, 2025
Today we take a deep dive into today's Oval Office meeting between New Yorkers: the city's mayor-elect and the nation's president. President Trump Zohran Mamdani are two dramatically different people with dramatically different worldviews. Each sees the other as a problematic partner but pitch-perfect foil.
Nov 21, 2025







