CNN Inside Politics

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Each weekday, Dana Bash and a panel of well-sourced reporters bring you the most important political stories of the day. On the weekend, Manu Raju kicks off CNN's Sunday morning political programming with Inside Politics Sunday. Dana and Manu get answers from the people making headlines, explain the political stories that matter, and report on how the news will impact you.

11 HR. AGO

Washington Adjusts to New Reality

First: Donald Trump is sending a clear message on what his government will look like and prioritize when he takes over in just 67 days. We examine this new reality. Plus: With confirmation the GOP will control both chambers of Congress, Trump may have a clear runway to enact his agenda. We have new reporting on a potential pocket of resistance. And: Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, has been attached at the hip to Donald Trump for weeks now. We get new insight into what he may do with his newfound power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

43 min
1 DAY AGO

Trump, Biden Meet at White House

Today's show begins as Donald Trump and Joe Biden are meeting at the White House and Republican senators are choosing their next majority leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

48 min
2 DAYS AGO

Drafting the Team

Donald Trump's cabinet picks are coming fast and furious and so far, he's rewarding his staunchest allies with plum jobs in his new administration. Vice president-elect JD Vance says who his boss selects for attorney general is Trump's biggest decision. Will whoever that is follow through on trump's vows of revenge Also: As weird as it may seem, there are people who voted for both Trump and AOC. Several are speaking out about why they chose polar opposite sides of the ballot. We bring you the answers and how they help explain the 2024 election results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

43 min
3 DAYS AGO

Stephen Miller's Rise to Power

As today show begins, President Biden concludes his Veterans Day remarks at Arlington National Cemetery. Following that, we turn to today's breaking news that President-elect Trump plans to name Stephen Miller as White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy. Miller is the man behind Trump's mass deportation plan and one of the most hardline voices in the first Trump White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

40 min
4 DAYS AGO

Trump Transition Speeds Ahead As Congress Awaits Final Results

First: Clean sweep. As Trump allies jockey for roles, the president-elect's plans take shape. Maggie Haberman joins to talk Trump's mind-set. How will his second term differ from the first? Plus: Dems in disarray. After widespread losses, how will the Democratic Party emerge from the wilderness? And: Full house. Republicans could control both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue. Are they ready? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

44 min
6 DAYS AGO

Savoring the Victory

First: A top Trump advisor says the president-elect feels emboldened after a decisive election victory and is already preparing the massive policy overhaul he promised on immigration, trade, taxes and much more. Plus: Are Republicans in Congress ready to pass anything and everything the new president wants? Dana talks to Senator-elect Jim Banks. And: What now? That's the question so many Democrats are asking, but few have answers. The party is grappling with how to move forward after losses across nearly all demographics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

50 min
NOV 7

The Dawn of a New Era

First: Former President Trump is now President-elect Trump, and he's headed back to the White House with a mandate to carry out an expansive agenda, one well beyond the economic issues that swayed many Americans to vote GOP. We have new reporting on who may be going with him and what they are planning for day one. Plus: "You can't love your country only when you win." President Biden just restated that message to the nation after Trump's resounding victory Kamala Harris. And: It's another edition of the blame game, with Democrats are in deep despair as they begin their long and arduous journey of examining how their coalition crumbled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

51 min
NOV 4

Closing Time

Just 12 hours left in one of the wildest presidential campaigns in American history. And if the polls are right, one of the tightest, with the two candidates offering sharply different visions at recent rallies: Harris: "We have the momentum, because our campaign is tapping into the ambitions, the aspirations, and the dreams of the American people, because we are optimistic and excited about what we can do to together!" Trump: "What a terrible thing they have done to our country. And you're going to say that to her. You're going to say, 'You've done a terrible job, you're grossly incompetent, we're not going to take it anymore. Kamala, you're fired! Get the hell out.'" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Feb 28

Two orchids

I love inside politics podcast so I can listen in my car but they take so long to upload episodes. I feel like it’s less relevant 2 days later.
JOKE…

Jul 15

ABN0455

Does the word JOKE cover it ??
Stop!!!!

Jul 5

R Beausoleil

Stop writing your negative, hearing whispers, stories on Biden and start covering Trump and Project 2025. Wake up , get out there, and be investigative journalists!!!!
Poor, poor Dana

May 3

postamaradulcia

This is the biggest joke of a network going. Absolute garbage with zero humanity. Bought and paid for and it’s clear by whom. Good luck being on the wrong side of history.

Each weekday, Dana Bash and a panel of well-sourced reporters bring you the most important political stories of the day. On the weekend, Manu Raju kicks off CNN's Sunday morning political programming with Inside Politics Sunday. Dana and Manu get answers from the people making headlines, explain the political stories that matter, and report on how the news will impact you.