Podcasts about Jeff Zeleny

President Trump enjoys hosting leaders, projecting power and his central role in world affairs. But there's a different reality outside the Oval Office, one in which polls are showing him unpopular with the majority of Americans. Join Jeffrey Goldberg, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Puck, David Ignatius of The Washington Post, Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic and Jeff Zeleny of CNN to discuss this and more.

Jamaica is contending with the aftermath of a historic hurricane. The BBC reports on the damage. Tens of millions of Americans could lose their food stamps by the weekend as a result of the government shutdown. Politico’s Meredith Lee Hill explains why the Trump administration won’t tap an emergency fund to pay for the benefits. The gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia could determine how Democrats approach key races in 2026. CNN’s Jeff Zeleny breaks down both contests. Plus, Netanyahu ordered strikes in Gaza, mass layoffs hit major U.S. companies, and why animal actors are having trouble finding work. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

Michael Smerconish talks with CNN's Jeff Zeleny about a groundbreaking poll that reveals five distinct types of independent voters. From the "Disappointed Middle" to the "Checked Out," understanding these groups is essential to understanding modern American politics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Yesterday, President Trump took the unprecedented - and perhaps illegal - step of firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Today she responded by filing a lawsuit. Meanwhile, officials in Chicago and other cities are up in arms over the president's plan to send in the military to fight crime. Our coverage of these and other Trump controversies begins with CNN's Jeff Zeleny at the White House.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins as President Trump is holding yet another impromptu news conference in the Oval Office after signing more executive orders, including a ban on flag burning and the end of cashless bail. He also said he's ordered the Pentagon to train a specialized DC National Guard force that is "specifically trained and equipped to deal with public order issues." And he dismissed criticism that expanding his crackdown in DC to other cities is a classic strongman tactic. CNN's Jeff Zeleny breaks it all down for us from the White House.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Zeleny hosts this Sunday's edition. President Trump's implications in US-Russia relations, the stakes for Ukraine's President Zelensky ahead of a crucial meeting with Trump and European leaders, and the geopolitical tension surrounding Ukraine's conflict with Russia. The segment also explores US domestic politics, focusing on redistricting efforts in California and Texas, with insights from reporters and political analysts on how these moves might redefine the landscape for upcoming midterm elections. Additionally, the show delves into Trump's law and order narrative, positioning around crime in DC, and touches on the historical diplomatic significance of Alaska in US-Russia relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky are holding critical talks in the Oval Office today. The presidents are expected to sign a deal giving the US a financial stake in Ukrainian mineral deposits. Zelensky is hoping to get some sort of security guarantee in return. Our coverage begins with CNN's Jeff Zeleny at the White House.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump will be inaugurated in two months' time, but will he get the cabinet he wants heading into his second term? Senator Marco Rubio looks set to be secretary of state, but some of Trump's other picks are raising eyebrows, even within his own party. Critics are concerned that some of these selections are not just ardent loyalists, but lack crucial qualifications for the high-ranking positions. For more on this, Christiane speaks with correspondent Jeff Zeleny.  Also on today's show: UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini; former French President François Hollande; columnist Rana Foroohar  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back in January, Joe Biden kicked off his aborted presidential campaign by accusing Donald Trump of sacrificing democracy to put himself back in charge. This week the American people, knowing exactly who Trump is, returned him to the White House. For more on how Washington prepares to shift back to a Trump presidency, US national affairs correspondent Jeff Zeleny joins the program.   Also on today's show: Finnish President Alexander Stubb; Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Zagorodnyuk; Senior Politico Columnist Jonathan Martin  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the events that led up to the Republican National convention as well as the noteworthy moments and information during the convention itself.Research/Resources: “Nikki Haley offers her ‘strong endorsement' of Trump in convention speech” by Arit John, Jeff Zeleny and Kate Sullivan. Published in CNN Politics website July 16, 2024 and available on https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/16/politics/nikki-haley-trump-rnc-speech/index.html“TRUMP V UNITED STATES CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT No. 23–939.  Argued April 25, 2024—Decided July 1, 2024.” Published on Supreme Court website and available on https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/23-939_e2pg.pdf“Obama tells allies Biden's path to winning reelection has greatly diminished” Tyler Pager and Michael Scherer. Published in the Washington Post website July 18, 2024 and available on https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/07/18/obama-says-biden-must-consider-viability/Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

Kamala Harris chooses Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, capping off a whirlwind 16 days since Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race. He's a 60-year-old veteran former teacher and football coach who spent 12 years in congress. CNN's Jeff Zeleny kicks off our coverage in Philadelphia, where Walz will be formally introduced this afternoon.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden held the most high-pressure presidential news conference in modern history this evening, with nothing less than his future candidacy on the line. Plus, new reporting from Jeff Zeleny about Nancy Pelosi, former President Barack Obama, and their efforts involving any possible exit by Biden from the campaign.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Six days after his halting performance on the debate stage, concern is mounting for President Biden's candidacy— even within his own administration. Jeff Zeleny also reports on the president's very apparent embrace of VP Kamala Harris, as well as the succession plan taking shape should he quit the race. Plus, Randi Kaye visits the battleground state of Georgia for our 53% series and talks with a group of women, who were initially undecided, to see if last week's debate changed their minds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reports are streaming in, possibly indicating a surprising indifference amongst voters in crucial swing states with respect to the so-called 'hush money' court case involving ex-President Donald Trump that is currently unfolding in Manhattan. Jeff Zeleny, CNN's main correspondent for matters of national affairs, shared insights about the widely unenthusiastic perception the electorate have shown towards the proceedings during a broadcast earlier this week. Based on firsthand conversations with the voter base, Zeleny commented that the swing-state constituency had expressed feelings of fatigue and even distaste towards the ongoing trial. A recent poll, released by The New York Times in collaboration with Siena College, unveils that despite the legal battle, Trump is leading over President Biden among probable voters by 13% in Nevada, 9% in Georgia, 6% in Arizona, 3% in Pennsylvania, and 1% in Wisconsin. Zeleny highlighted the potentially unexpected implication that these poll figures might be suggesting. There is little to no evidence of any political repercussions for the ex-President arising from his current legal struggles. Furthermore, current voter interests seem significantly swayed by economic concerns, rather than the media circus surrounding the trial. As stated by Zeleny: 'Contrary to what we might expect, this trial isn't leaving any palpable impact on Trump's standing in the all-important battleground states. It's quite surprising to some that the trial hasn't eroded his political support any more than it seemingly has. If we look closer, events in the battleground states, which are expected to be crucial in the next election cycle, show Trump outpacing the sitting President, except in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin where the margins are incredibly tight.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Zeleny is one of America's very best political reporters, with decades of experience covering national campaigns for the Des Moines Register, the Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, ABC, and CNN. David sat down with him the day of the New Hampshire primary to glean his insights into the current race. Their conversation also delved into Zeleny's personal journey – from his Nebraska farm childhood influencing his reporting to overcoming a lifelong speech impediment, establishing him as one of America's premier broadcast journalists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nikki Haley was the target of attacks from the men around her on the debate stage last night in Alabama. She says they are just jealous as she collects new endorsements and climbs in polls. But she is still 20 or 30 points behind Donald Trump, who was once again a debate no-show. How did the former president make out? Jeff Zeleny is still in Tuscaloosa, and he kicks off our extensive analysis of the debate.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Emily Bazelon and David Plotz are joined by Juliette Kayyem to discuss the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and Steve Scalise's fight for the gavel of the House Speaker. Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Juliette Kayyem for The Atlantic: “A Devastating Attack by Hamas” Tom Dannenbaum for Just Security: “The Siege of Gaza and the Starvation War Crime” Zack Beauchamp for Vox: “Benjamin Netanyahu failed Israel” Aamer Madhani and Ellen Knickmeyer for AP: “Biden's hopes for establishing Israel-Saudi relations could become a casualty of the new Mideast war” Kevin Liptak, MJ Lee, Kayla Tausche, and Jeff Zeleny for CNN: “Biden's dilemma in Israel response: Outrage without escalation” Emily Ngo and Nick Reisman for Politico: “'Unacceptably devoid of empathy': DSA is facing an internal reckoning on Israel” Jack Stripling and Laura Meckler for The Washington Post: “At colleges, violence in Israel and Gaza ignites a war of words” Bertha Gonzalez for The Stanford Daily: “Saller, Martinez condemn Hamas attack in University statement” Carl Hulse for The New York Times: “Republicans Choose a New Speaker Nominee, Then Quickly Undercut Him” Jason Lange for Reuters: “RFK Jr could draw one in seven US voters in 2024 presidential election, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows” Steve Peoples for AP: “How third-party and independent candidates could threaten Democrats and Republicans in 2024” Here are this week's chatters: Emily: Rabbi Erez Sherman in the Jewish Journal: “Mourning and Joy – At The Same Time” Juliette: “The True-Blue American” by Delmore Schwartz in Selected Poems: Summer Knowledge David: Matthew Yglesias for Slow Boring: “The “Deaths of Despair” narrative is wrong” and the movie “BlackBerry” Listener chatter from Deb Knox: Little Amal and Sean Beauford for Pittsburgh City Paper: “A giant puppet comes to Pittsburgh, and, with it, recognition of child refugees”  For this week's Slate Plus bonus segment, Emily, David, and Juliette discuss Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Cornel West, No Labels, and their possible effects on the presidential race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.  In the next Gabfest Reads, David talks with Kristi Coulter about her book, Exit Interview: The Life and Death of My Ambitious Career. Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Jared Downing Research by Julie Huygen Hosts Juliette Kayyem, Emily Bazelon, and David Plotz Follow @SlateGabfest on X / https://twitter.com/SlateGabfest Slate Gabfest on Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/Gabfest/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Emily Bazelon and David Plotz are joined by Juliette Kayyem to discuss the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and Steve Scalise's fight for the gavel of the House Speaker. Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Juliette Kayyem for The Atlantic: “A Devastating Attack by Hamas” Tom Dannenbaum for Just Security: “The Siege of Gaza and the Starvation War Crime” Zack Beauchamp for Vox: “Benjamin Netanyahu failed Israel” Aamer Madhani and Ellen Knickmeyer for AP: “Biden's hopes for establishing Israel-Saudi relations could become a casualty of the new Mideast war” Kevin Liptak, MJ Lee, Kayla Tausche, and Jeff Zeleny for CNN: “Biden's dilemma in Israel response: Outrage without escalation” Emily Ngo and Nick Reisman for Politico: “'Unacceptably devoid of empathy': DSA is facing an internal reckoning on Israel” Jack Stripling and Laura Meckler for The Washington Post: “At colleges, violence in Israel and Gaza ignites a war of words” Bertha Gonzalez for The Stanford Daily: “Saller, Martinez condemn Hamas attack in University statement” Carl Hulse for The New York Times: “Republicans Choose a New Speaker Nominee, Then Quickly Undercut Him” Jason Lange for Reuters: “RFK Jr could draw one in seven US voters in 2024 presidential election, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows” Steve Peoples for AP: “How third-party and independent candidates could threaten Democrats and Republicans in 2024” Here are this week's chatters: Emily: Rabbi Erez Sherman in the Jewish Journal: “Mourning and Joy – At The Same Time” Juliette: “The True-Blue American” by Delmore Schwartz in Selected Poems: Summer Knowledge David: Matthew Yglesias for Slow Boring: “The “Deaths of Despair” narrative is wrong” and the movie “BlackBerry” Listener chatter from Deb Knox: Little Amal and Sean Beauford for Pittsburgh City Paper: “A giant puppet comes to Pittsburgh, and, with it, recognition of child refugees”  For this week's Slate Plus bonus segment, Emily, David, and Juliette discuss Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Cornel West, No Labels, and their possible effects on the presidential race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.  In the next Gabfest Reads, David talks with Kristi Coulter about her book, Exit Interview: The Life and Death of My Ambitious Career. Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Jared Downing Research by Julie Huygen Hosts Juliette Kayyem, Emily Bazelon, and David Plotz Follow @SlateGabfest on X / https://twitter.com/SlateGabfest Slate Gabfest on Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/Gabfest/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Emily Bazelon and David Plotz are joined by Juliette Kayyem to discuss the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and Steve Scalise's fight for the gavel of the House Speaker. Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Juliette Kayyem for The Atlantic: “A Devastating Attack by Hamas” Tom Dannenbaum for Just Security: “The Siege of Gaza and the Starvation War Crime” Zack Beauchamp for Vox: “Benjamin Netanyahu failed Israel” Aamer Madhani and Ellen Knickmeyer for AP: “Biden's hopes for establishing Israel-Saudi relations could become a casualty of the new Mideast war” Kevin Liptak, MJ Lee, Kayla Tausche, and Jeff Zeleny for CNN: “Biden's dilemma in Israel response: Outrage without escalation” Emily Ngo and Nick Reisman for Politico: “'Unacceptably devoid of empathy': DSA is facing an internal reckoning on Israel” Jack Stripling and Laura Meckler for The Washington Post: “At colleges, violence in Israel and Gaza ignites a war of words” Bertha Gonzalez for The Stanford Daily: “Saller, Martinez condemn Hamas attack in University statement” Carl Hulse for The New York Times: “Republicans Choose a New Speaker Nominee, Then Quickly Undercut Him” Jason Lange for Reuters: “RFK Jr could draw one in seven US voters in 2024 presidential election, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows” Steve Peoples for AP: “How third-party and independent candidates could threaten Democrats and Republicans in 2024” Here are this week's chatters: Emily: Rabbi Erez Sherman in the Jewish Journal: “Mourning and Joy – At The Same Time” Juliette: “The True-Blue American” by Delmore Schwartz in Selected Poems: Summer Knowledge David: Matthew Yglesias for Slow Boring: “The “Deaths of Despair” narrative is wrong” and the movie “BlackBerry” Listener chatter from Deb Knox: Little Amal and Sean Beauford for Pittsburgh City Paper: “A giant puppet comes to Pittsburgh, and, with it, recognition of child refugees”  For this week's Slate Plus bonus segment, Emily, David, and Juliette discuss Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Cornel West, No Labels, and their possible effects on the presidential race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.  In the next Gabfest Reads, David talks with Kristi Coulter about her book, Exit Interview: The Life and Death of My Ambitious Career. Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Jared Downing Research by Julie Huygen Hosts Juliette Kayyem, Emily Bazelon, and David Plotz Follow @SlateGabfest on X / https://twitter.com/SlateGabfest Slate Gabfest on Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/Gabfest/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Axe and Gibbs were joined by Jeff Zeleny, who is the Chief National Affairs Correspondent for CNN. Jeff gives an update on what he has seen on the road in New Hampshire, the Hacks then break down Biden's communication challenges, new poll numbers and the battle for the GOP nomination. 

This week Axe and Murphy were joined by a new (but already a favorite) Hack, Jeff Zeleny, who is the Chief National Affairs Correspondent for CNN. Jeff gives an update on what he has seen on the road in Iowa, the Hacks then breakdown the state of the GOP race, who they expect to qualify for the upcoming debate(s), and if Trump should even participate and why he probably will. Then the Hacks, aspiring cowboys, plan a trip to North Dakota! 

A historic fight leads to a historic win for Kevin McCarthy. But what did he trade away to take the gavel? And can the weakened Speaker rule his unruly caucus?  Plus, in the face of Republican disarray, are Democrats the real winners of the week? And Biden visits the border after announcing a new crackdown on illegal crossings.  On today's panel: AP White House reporter Seung Min Kim, Punchbowl News cofounder Josh Bresnahan, CNN's Kasie Hunt and Jeff Zeleny.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

We look at how a Supreme Court ruling and GOP missteps helped Democrats find midterm history in a red wave that wasn't. Plus, a string of wins on Capitol Hill and at the ballot box rejuvenates the Biden Presidency. So, why do so few Democrats want him to run for a second term? Also, Donald Trump's legal jeopardy has never been greater as his influence over the GOP may be decreasing. On today's panel: Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report, Margaret Talev of Axios, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, and CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Senator Kyrsten Sinema is leaving the Democratic party and House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy is trying to lock down enough votes to become speaker. CNN's Jeff Zeleny explains what Sinema's decision could mean for Senate Democrats – and how House Republicans are preparing for a speakership showdown.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The House passed two bills today, checking more items off Congress' to-do list for this lame duck session. CNN's Jeff Zeleny breaks down the Respect for Marriage Act and the National Defense Authorization Act and why these were priorities to pass as soon as possible. Plus, lawmakers still have to come up with an agreement to fund the government.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

As the Georgia Senate race nears its end, the two parties are now turning to 2024. But first, we're checking former President Donald Trump's scorecard as this year's political cycle winds down. How did Trump's endorsed candidates fare, and how does the GOP feel about his presidential candidacy? CNN's Jeff Zeleny breaks down the latest reactions from politicos.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Georgia Senate vote finally begins tomorrow, after the November election sent it into a runoff. Democratic incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker are both vying to take the final seat of the midterms. CNN's Jeff Zeleny explains the stakes, and how both sides are spending the race's final hours.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

THIS IS VICHY CNN A-Block (1:37) SPECIAL COMMENT: Apropos of the Vichy CNN shake-up yesterday that saw Chris "Ate Paste" Licht reward Jake Tapper after he defended the "Special Master" ruling and attacked those on MSNBC who attacked CNN's biased analysis, and rewarded Alisyn Camerota for questioning whether what Ron DeSantis did to the asylum-seekers in Texas could really be kidnapping because they were treated so well by their rescuers in Martha's Vineyard, let's look again at the beginning. When Licht fired Brian Stelter and cancelled "Reliable Sources," we didn't know he had also already fired John Harwood. When I knew him at MSNBC, Licht was Joe Scarborough's hatchet-man. And now he's John Malone's. This... is Vichy CNN. B-Block (19:57) SPECIAL COMMENT: Would that it were exclusive to CNN. It's not. Every news outlet in the country has had "the" meeting: 'If this country goes fully fascist, how do we protect our profits?' The meetings began at MSNBC in 2006 - and they have never stopped. I told that story in the first episode of this series and it's worth revisiting it in the context of the collapse in the only ratings measurement that counts in television: viewers aged 25-54. These ratings at MSNBC, CNN, and Fox News are as low as they've been in 20 years, and MSNBC's newest show has settled in nicely into last place in prime time in the category. The fear of offending Right Wingers will kill the profits of cable news long before fascist oppression can. C-Block (38:38) SPECIAL COMMENT: With a little perspective, the obsession of CNN and other right wing media with the presence of two marines in the background of President Biden's Philadelphia speech about the threat posed by MAGA-Republicans, seems ridiculous and futile. EVERYTHING they've done since has served merely to prove that the president was right; contrast what Biden said in Philadelphia to the Q-Anon references and Q-Muzak and mass fascist salutes and stochastic calls to violence that Trump presented in Youngstown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WHERE'S TRUMP'S DENIAL? A BLOCK (1:50) SPECIAL COMMENT: Everybody from Lindsey Graham to Marco Rubio to Kellyanne Conway attacked The Washington Post for reporting the FBI found a Top Secret document stashed at Mar-a-Lago "describing a foreign government's...nuclear capabilities." But who came out and said 'Nah, Trump DIDN'T DO IT?' Isn't ANYBODY going to deny it? (3:57) Even some nonsensical 'he did it to secure the documents' defense? No? Nothing? (4:24) Three DAYS before Nixon resigned, Congressman Chuck Wiggins was still insisting Nixon was innocent! Three days! NOBODY believes Trump DIDN'T do this! (6:00) Or is the "foreign government" really Israel and they're all too terrified to say anything? (6:25) But if it were Israel wouldn't Mitch McConnell throw Trump overboard to protect his own ass? (7:30) The other news: Steve Bannon Day. He says "they'll have to kill me first." Sounds like a plan. (7:42) Who is William S. Russell and why does the January 6 Grand Jury want to hear from him? (8:30) And yes, CNN led an hour last night pushing one of the 'The Real Crime Is The Leak' stories. The turning has begun. (11:00) When new CNN boss Chris Licht and I were together at MSNBC, I thought he ate glue (11:15) I've known Licht's first talent hire - Cop Apologist John Miller - since I worked with him in 1978! If you need a living symbol of CNN's coming conservatism, Miller is it. He's so bad that even New York Mayor Eric Adams (himself an ex-cop) apologized for him! B BLOCK (18:30) EVERY DOG HAS ITS DIE: Deserey, and a desperate need for fosters in NYC (20:55) POSTSCRIPTS TO THE NEWS: The problem with Obama's portrait, comparative life expectancy, Oath Keepers in our midst. (22:55) IN SPORTS: The guy from the Minnesota Twins? His cousin wrote Hamilton; Jerry Seinfeld blames "Timmy Trumpet" for the Mets slide; MSG boss Jim Dolan steps in political crap yet again (28:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Fox News screwing up the bio of a founding father, Senator Ron Johnson, and Michigan's Kristina Karamo vie for honors. C BLOCK (32:10) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: The man I met on 9/11, who cheated death because the regular men's room attendant at a top New York City restaurant. It's the story of that sad anniversary, in miniature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BIDEN FULFILLED HIS OATH OF OFFICE A BLOCK (1:49) SPECIAL COMMENT: When political corruption and degeneration threatens the nation, it is NOT political to say so. Last night in Philadelphia, President Biden rose above politics, went beyond politics, and spoke in spite of politics (3:14) The most important part: No problem has ever been solved until someone stood up and said "this is wrong" as Biden did - and thank God he named names (5:50) Even knowing how the American Political Media Complex can't comprehend or digest new things, the networks and newspapers utterly mishandled the story, and bluntly CNN's Poppy Harlow, Brianna Keller, and Jeff Zeleny must've been showing their new Right Wing bosses that they can do Bothsidesism with the best of them. CNN humiliated itself last night (8:42) And the person who proved Biden's point - and the necessity of his speech - was Trump, dangling pardons for and apologies to the 1/6 Traitors (10:45) Trump also contradicted his own attorneys, matter-of-factly slipping in the claim he had declassified the documents he stole (12:20) While Clarence Thomas's continuation on the Supreme Court became even more untenable after his wife's latest disgrace (13:07) And circling back to the Biden speech: somebody else who proved him right? The heckler. What would Trump and his thugs have done to such a protestor? B BLOCK (17:02) EVERY DOG HAS ITS DAY: Ginger (18:15) POSTSCRIPTS TO THE NEWS: Another protesting Russian succumbs to the leading cause of death in that country: Windows; Greg Abbott is running on the greatness of the Texas Power Grid?; GOP now suing to stop Biden's College Loan Forgiveness plan. (20:35) IN SPORTS: So the Tom Brady Retirement/Un-retirement/Disappearance saga was about his wife? And the Yankees break in a 70-year old rookie tonight! (23:56) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: House Minority Leader McCarthy is a political poet, invokes "the electric cord of liberty"; Twitter opens Pandora's box with an edit button, and Sarah Palin mystified by Ranked-Choice as they contend for the award. C BLOCK (32:01) FRIDAYS WITH JAMES THURBER: The story is 88 years old but much of it rings true right now: "How To Relax While Broadcasting."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin says he can't support his party's climate and tax plan, instead calling for a slimmer bill to lower prescription drug prices and shore up ACA subsidies. Democrats are furious with him, but President Biden says it's time to stop negotiating and take the deal.  Plus, as the January 6 committee gears up for what could be its final hearing, ex-President Trump says he's decided whether to run in 2024 -- he just isn't sure when he'll announce it.  And Democrats are losing working-class voters. Is it too late to stop the bleeding?  On today's panel: Tamara Keith of NPR, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, CNN's Gabby Orr, Seung Min Kim of the Associated Press, Ruy Teixeira of AEI. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A mass shooting takes place in a Chicago suburb, President Biden takes executive action to try and protect abortion rights amid criticisms and former President Trump's White House counsel speaks to the Jan. 6 committee. Michael Shear of The New York Times, Jeff Zeleny of CNN, Laura Barrón-López of PBS NewsHour and Josh Dawsey of The Washington Post join moderator Yamiche Alcindor to discuss.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is on a glide path to victory Tuesday night despite facing a Trump-backed primary challenger: ex-Sen. David Perdue. Trump recruited Perdue to take on Kemp because he refused to help Trump overturn the state's election results in 2020. Still, top Republicans are growing bolder in pushing back against Trump- his own VP Mike Pence is backing Kemp. Plus, from baby formula shortages to recession warnings and now monkeypox: Biden's challenges keep piling up. And how have our race relations changed in the two years since George Floyd's murder? On today's panel: Toluse Olorunnipa of the Washington Post, Rachael Bade of Politico, Marianna Sotomayor of the Washington Post and CNN's Jeff Zeleny. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Russian troops are attacking Ukraine from the north, east and south and bombing is ramping up in Kyiv. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is rallying his citizens to take up arms and defend the country as officials say Russian troops are facing logistical problems and low morale. Russia's Vladimir Putin seems unconsidered with a near global opposition to his invasion and it's still unclear what his off ramp may be. Plus, as President Biden prepares to address the nation in Tuesday's State of the Union, a new Cold War is a top priority. And Biden kept a crucial campaign pledge when he nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. On today's panel: CNN's Alex Marquardt, CNN's Nic Robertson, Julia Ioffe of Puck News, David Sanger of the New York Times, Lt. General Mark Hertling (Ret.), Molly Ball of Time Magazine, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post, CNN's Laura Coates, CNN's Arwa Damon. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Rising inflation, a Covid surge, tensions in Eastern Europe: President Biden is facing challenges nearly everywhere he turns. As voters grow frustrated with higher prices and the ongoing pandemic, Biden tries to balance acknowledging the frustration with insisting his administration has made significant progress. Plus, Democrats return to the negotiating table as they try to figure out which parts of Biden's agenda they can pass. And 49 years since the Supreme Court legalized most abortions, advocates on both sides prepare for the possibility of a post-Roe country. On today's panel: NPR's Asma Khalid, Astead Herndon of the New York Times, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Politico's Rachael Bade and Susan Glasser of the New Yorker. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A series of deadly tornadoes in the Midwest level towns and leave dozens dead. We have the latest from the storm zone. Plus, a new report on inflation shows prices rising at the fastest pace in 39 years. President Biden says the crisis has peaked – but can he convince Americans his administration has it under control? And do the latest numbers make it harder for him to get his “Build Back Better” plan through Congress? And the latest on the Omicron variant – what do we know, what are we still trying to find out, and how worried should we be? On today's panel: Margaret Talev of Axios, the Wall Street Journal's Joshua Jamerson, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Politico's Rachael Bade, and CNN medical analyst Dr. Jonathan Reiner. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

After weeks of intense negotiations, the House approved the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure in a late Friday night vote. President Biden touted the key legislative win as a "once-in-a-generation investment" that rebuilds roads, bridges, railways and water pipes. Now, Democrats must sell the bill to the country ahead of next year's midterm elections. Plus, after wins in Virginia and a closer-than-expected race in New Jersey, Republicans say education and parents' rights are winning issues for 2022. And the unemployment rate is down, the stock market is up and employers added more than half a million new jobs last month - but why do Americans think the country is in bad economic shape? On today's panel: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Margaret Talev of Axios, NPR's Asma Khalid, John Bresnahan of Punchbowl News and Neil Irwin of the New York Times. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Progressives are holding firm and demanding a vote on a bill full of liberal priorities before also voting on the bipartisan infrastructure plan. President Biden admits that "everybody is frustrated," but still expects both parts of his expansive agenda to eventually land on his desk. Plus, Democrats aim to continue their winning streak in Virginia in next month's gubernatorial election. But Republicans are betting that a Biden backlash could power them to an upset win. And what does Sen. Kyrsten Sinema want and why is she so eager to buck her party? On today's panel: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Lisa Lerer of the New York Times, Politico's Laura Barron Lopez, John Bresnahan of Punchbowl News. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

On the 20th anniversary 9/11 President Biden and former presidents paused to reflect. Both Biden and former President Bush praised the unity in the weeks after the attack and denounced the division in the country today. Plus the Biden Administration's new vaccine requirements that will impact 100M workers --and the GOP backlash. And exclusive new CNN polling showing a potential trouble sign for a 2024 Trump run. On today's panel: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Asma Khalid of NPR, CNN's Melanie Zanona, Zolan Kanno-Youngs of the New York Times. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden will deliver a speech this evening with several new pandemic initiatives, including the requirement for all Federal workers to be vaccinated, with no option for frequent testing in order to avoid the mandate. The Los Angeles Unified School District is expected to mandate Covid-19 vaccines for eligible students, with a full vaccination required by December 19. The big fight for Biden's Agenda begins. Democrats are divided on the price tag and scope of the Biden Agenda with 5 committees working on the massive spending plan. Senator Ed Markey thinks the Democrats will come together on the budget. Donald Trump is keeping a high profile ahead of a possible 2024 Presidential candidate run, raising eyebrows by praising Confederate General Robert E. Lee, who lost the civil war, saying he would have won in Afghanistan. The former President is also backing challengers to GOP Reps who voted to impeach him. The Biden Administration has purged Trump officials from Military Service Academy Advisory Boards, including Kellyanne Conway and Sean Spicer. With just 5 days to go until the California recall election, Vice President Kamala Harris spent Wednesday rallying for Governor Gavin Newsom in San Leandro. Former President Obama has urged Californians to vote ‘No' on the recall, while conservative talk radio host Larry Elder has baselessly raised the possibility of ‘shenanigans' in the election. On today's panel: The New York Times' Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Politico's Laura Barron-Lopez and The Daily Beast's Jackie Kucinich. Plus: Jen Psaki, Rep. Jim Clyburn, Tanya Ortiz Franklin, Senator Ed Markey, Dr. Carlos Del Rio, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, CNN's Stephanie Elam, CNN's Manu Raju and CNN's Dan Merica. Hosted by John King. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

An increasingly dire situation in Kabul as thousands in, and around the airport are desperate to flee the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. U.S. officials say more than 17,000 people have been flown out of Kabul in the last week. But, the State Department is now warning Americans not to travel to the airport unless they have been told to after some were beaten by the Taliban. Plus, the FDA is expected to give full approval to the Pfizer vaccine as soon as  Monday. Why that could lead to more shots and vaccine requirements. And the Northeast braces for its first major Tropical Storm in decades as Henri barrels towards New England and New York. On today's show: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Julie Pace of the Associated Press, Politico's Heather Caygle, Vivian Salama of the Wall Street Journal, Associate Dean of Brown University School of Public Health Dr. Megan Ranney and CNN Meteorologist Allison Chinchar. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Huge wins on infrastructure this week, including Senate Democrats passing a $3.5 trillion dollar budget plan. The proposal includes free pre-K, community college, and adds vision and dental coverage to Medicare. Plus, with covid cases rising ICU beds are running low in states like Arkansas and Texas. And, a federal judge in Washington says Congress should be able to access some of former President Trump's tax records. CNN's John King hosts On today's show: CNN's Lauren Fox, Jeff Zeleny, Olivier Knox, Eva McKend, Molly Ball, Carlee Simon, Dr. Jonathan Reiner, MJ Lee, Kara Scannell, and Gloria Pazmino To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

New documents reveal Trump pressed DOJ in December to declare the election corrupt. Plus, a Senate vote on the bipartisan infrastructure plan gets underway after hitting another snag. And a chilling new warning about the dangers of the Coronavirus Delta variant. CNN's John King hosts On today's show: CNN's Kristen Holmes, Manu Raju, Paula Reid, Elie Honig, Jeff Zeleny, Dr. Peter Hotez, Ayesha Rascoe, Anita Kumar, and Russell ContrerasTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

With cases rising across the U.S., vaccines are now required for employees coming into the office at companies like Google and Facebook. And, we’re learning more the next hearing for the select committee on January 6th as John King goes one-on-one with a member of the committee, Rep. Zoe Lofgren. CNN's John King hosts On today's show: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Jackie Kucinich, Dr. Jonathan Reiner, Cleve Wootson, Sabrina Siddiqui, Jonathan Martin, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, and Dr. Marc BoomTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Joe Biden will deliver a major speech on Tuesday in Philadelphia where he is slated to detail his administration's strategy to counter new state laws that make it more difficult to vote. Meanwhile, the Texas state legislature is on the verge of becoming the latest state to approve restrictive voting laws. Plus, the White House is struggling to convince Americans to get vaccinated as Republicans ramp up efforts to resist the shot. And as 2022 primaries heat up, Republican candidates navigate a base still loyal to Trump. On today's panel: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Molly Ball of Time Magazine, CNN's Lauren Fox, Jonathon Martin of the New York Times; Time Magazine's Jeffrey Kluger and CNN's Rachel Crane.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A major First Amendment decision from the Supreme Court -- the Justices side with a former high school cheerleader who posted a profanity-laced caption on Snapchat when she was off school grounds. Plus, trouble among the Trump clan? New CNN reporting details how the former president’s constant complaints about the 2020 election are driving away his daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner. Another factor adding to the family feud -- Kushner’s 7-figure book deal. And, the CDC’s vaccine advisers are meeting today to discuss reports of heart inflammation in young people who have received their second Covid-19 shot. CNN’s Dana Bash hosts. On today’s show: CNN’s Jeff Zeleny; Seung Min Kim of the The Washington Post; POLITICO’s Rachael Bade, Brittany Shepherd of Yahoo News; CNN Legal Analyst Laura Coates; Sara Rose, Senior Staff Attorney at ACLU Pennsylvania; NY1’s Gloria Pazmino; Former CDC Disease Detective Seema Yasmin; and Maggie Haberman of The New York Times.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Breaking: Facebook suspends former President Donald Trump from its platform until January 2023. Plus, FBI Director Christopher Wray likens the recent spate of cyberattacks to terrorism in the wake of 9/11. And, a brand-new jobs report shows that the economy is on the mend but not as fast as forecasters predicted. On today's show: CNN's Abby Phillip, Jeff Zeleny, Kaitlan Collins and Donie O'Sullivan; Sabrina Siddiqui of The Wall Street Journal, Jackie Kucinich of the Daily Beast; former director of the National Counterterrorism Center Michael Leiter; Mark Zandi of Moody's Analytics and C. Nicole Mason of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Biden administration doubles down on its pledge to help vaccinate the world by sharing at least 80 million doses by the end of June. Plus, new CNN reporting on former President Trump's obsession with the ‘Big Lie." As one former adviser puts it: He's now listening to the “bottom of the bottom of the crazies in the barrel.” And, the Justice Department now looking at campaign contributions made by the Postmaster General's private sector employees. On today’s show: CNN’s Jeff Zeleny, Nia-Malika Henderson, Dana Bash, Kyung Lah and Kristen Holmes; POLITICO’s Rachael Bade and NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe; AJC’s Tia Mitchell and Jeremy Wallace of the Houston Chronicle.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The House passed a bill to create an independent commission to investigate the January 6 insurrection, with 35 GOP votes. But Mitch McConnell is promising to block it in the Senate. Plus, how the latest Israel-Gaza conflict exposed new rifts in the Democratic Party. And, is the truth out there? An upcoming government report could shed light on UFOs. On today's roundtable: Politico's Rachael Bade, Vivian Salama of the Wall Street Journal, Karoun Demirjian of the Washington Post and CNN's Jeff Zeleny.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden says the April jobs report underscores the need for the covid economic packages he's trying to get passed in Congress. Plus, what it means for Pfizer to ask the FDA for full approval of its vaccine. And a look at what's happening in one critical battleground state after the contentious 2020 election. On today's show: CNN's Phil Mattingly, Omar Jimenez, and Jeff Zeleny. Also on the program: The New York Times' Jeanna Smialek, Dr. Paul Offit, CNN legal analyst Areva Martin, and Brown University economics professor Emily Oster. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy