Podcasts about Jeff Zeleny

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

DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING PART 1 (0:0 - 11:21): ────────────────── Mythology of the American Left Is That Theology Does Not and Cannot Matter — Even in Afghanistan. But the Taliban Are Theological, Even if the Media Are Determined to Ignore Islam NEW YORK TIMES (DAVID E. SANGER) For Biden, Images of Defeat He Wanted to Avoid CNN POLITICS (KEVIN LIPTAK, JEFF ZELENY, KAITLAN COLLINS, JENNIFER HANSLER AND MAEGAN VAZQUEZ) Biden Admits Afghanistan's Collapse 'Did Unfold More Quickly Than We Had Anticipated' PART 2 (11:22 - 18:6): ────────────────── The Logic of Moral Revolution: As Teenagers Need Driving School, So Children Need Sex Education. Apparently Anything Is Plausible Once You Abandon All Moral Sanity NEW YORK TIMES (VALERIYA SAFRONOVA) A Private-School Sex Educator Defends Her Methods PART 3 (18:7 - 24:40): ────────────────── No Clandestine Conspiracy Here: Sexual Revolutionaries State Goal of ‘Queer Inclusivity and Gender Expansiveness Across All Grade Levels and Subjects'— Parents Have Been Warned USA TODAY (DAVID OLIVER) Let's Talk About (Queer) Sex: The Importance of LGBTQ-Inclusive Sex Education in Schools

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

Vaccine experts are deciding today if Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine will go back into American arms. Plus, President Biden opens Day 2 of his climate summit with a global jobs push. And Republican Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina will give the GOP response to Biden's address to Congress next week. On today's program: CNN's Vanessa Yurkevich, Dana Bash, Errol Louis, Mia Love, Jeff Zeleny, Manu Raju and Donie O'Sullivan. Also on the show: Vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

PROGRAMMING NOTE: There will be no Inside Politics podcast from March 22-26 The CDC updates its guidelines for schools, including cutting the physical distance in classrooms from 6 feet to 3 feet. And now teachers unions are asking for more information. Plus, President Biden and Vice President Harris head to Atlanta to meet with Asian American leaders, while the White House pushes Congress to pass a bill that addresses covid-19 hate crimes. And the Homeland Security Secretary heads to the southern border. On today's show: CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Jeff Zeleny and Priscilla Alvarez. Also on the program: Caitlin Rivers with Johns Hopkins University, Seung Min Kim with the Washington Post, and Atlanta business owner Long Tran. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

(00:00-09:20): Brian reacted to the death of Luis Palau and discussed Morgan Lee's Christianity Today article, “Died: Luis Palau, Who Preached the Gospel from Portland to Latin America and Beyond.” He also commented on Kevin Liptak and Jeff Zeleny's CNN article, “Biden directs states to open vaccinations to all adults by May 1.” (09:20-27:29): Dr. Kelly Flanagan, Founder of Artisan Clinical Associates and the Author of  “Loveable: Embracing What Is Truest About You, So You Can Truly Embrace Your Life,” joined Brian to chat about his new book, “True Companions: A Book for Everyone About the Relationships That See Us Through.” Learn more about Kelly and his books at drkellyflanagan.com (27:29-36:48): Brian shared his thoughts on Jeff Mingee's Gospel Coalition article, “The Dangers of Doomscrolling.”   (36:48-45:41): Brian discussed Michael Gryboski's Christian Post article, “Shane Claiborne urges churches to remove US flag from altars or add flags of other 195 countries,” and Darin C. Smith's Off The Grid News article, “Pro And Con: Should Churches Display The American Flag In The Sanctuary?” (45:41-54:54): Brian unpacked Scott Sauls' blog post, “When Faith Feels Like Defeat.” (54:54-1:03:52): Brian commented on Trevin Wax's Gospel Coalition article, “The War for Your Worship.”   (1:03:52-1:12:43): Brian shared his thoughts on John C Maxwell's Twitter video about leadership and how “People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A record-high 3,400 migrant children are in custody of the U.S. Border Patrol, and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is asking his department for help in dealing with the "surge" along the U.S. southern border. Plus, the House readies to vote on the $1.9 trillion covid relief bill, legislation that Democrats call "transformative" and Republicans call a "tragedy." And breaking news: Buckingham Palace responds to the Meghan and Harry interview with Oprah Winfrey. On today's program: CNN's Elizabeth Cohen, Jeff Zeleny, Priscilla Alvarez and Max Foster. Also on the show: POLITICO's Rachael Bade, The Wall Street Journal's Catherine Lucey, and CNN analyst Ben Ginsberg.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden's pick to lead the OMB, Neera Tanden, fighting to keep her nomination alive as two key Senate committees postpone their vote on her future. Plus, the White House coronavirus response team says if the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is approved, as many as 4 million doses could be released. And GOP House Leaders Kevin McCarthy and Liz Cheney give two very different takes on former President Trump and his upcoming speech to CPAC. On today's show: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Omar Jimenez, and Priscilla Alvarez. Plus Dr. Celine Gounder, Seung Min Kim with the Washington Post, former Republican Congresswoman Mia Love and GOP strategist Scott Jennings. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

As the country nears a grim milestone in the coronavirus pandemic, the Biden Administration hopes to clear the first hurdle in passing a $1.9 trillion relief package this week when the House votes on the legislation. Meanwhile top officials continue to send out mixed messages about plans to reopen schools. Plus, California Rep. Ro Khanna says he'll vote for the bill -- but wants to know why it's progressives who are expected to compromise on a minimum wage hike instead of moderates. And Democrats quickly blamed the collapse of the Texas power grid on decades of Republican-led efforts to deregulate its energy supply. Will the state's leaders face any backlash? On today's show: CNN's Jeff Zeleny and Laura Barron Lopez of Politico; Democratic Strategist Paul Begala and former GOP Congresswoman Barbara Comstock; Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA); Jonathan Martin of the New York Times.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden travels to Wisconsin to sell his covid relief package at a CNN town hall. Plus, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell defends his vote to acquit former President Trump in his second impeachment trial. And Dr. Leana Wen answers viewers' questions about the coronavirus. On today's program: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Manu Raju, Jessica Schneider, Jessica Dean and Phil Mattingly. Also on the show, Laura-Barron Lopez with POLITICO and Dr. Leana Wen. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Both the House Democrats and former president Trump's legal team released pre-trial briefs that provide some clues of how they'll lay out their arguments in Trump's second impeachment trial. Plus, a Putin critic has been sent to prison after he called the Russian leader "Putin the poisoner." And President Biden's covid response team announces a key update to how they're shipping the covid vaccine. On today's program: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Manu Raju, Clarissa Ward, Fred Pleitgen, and Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Also on the show: CNN Legal Analyst Jennifer Rodgers and Laura Barron-Lopez with POLITICO.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Biden set to sign another round of executive actions as Democrats push forward on his $1.9 trillion relief package. Plus, Senators are sworn in today for former President Trump's second impeachment trial. Why the House Impeachment Managers are keeping their strategy private. And former Republican Senator Jeff Flake talks about his censure by the Arizona Republican Party. On today's show: John King speaks to CNN Political Commentator and former Senator Jeff Flake, plus CNN's Phil Mattingly and Jeff Zeleny. Also joining us: POLITICO's Rachael Bade and The Washington Post's Toluse Olorunnipa. Note: Today's show was cut short by the White House Press Briefing.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

In the first Inside Politics Sunday with Abby Phillip, President Biden hits the ground running with a series of executive orders to reverse the key Trump administration actions and to confront the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, the Senate prepares for a February impeachment trial for the former president. Plus, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren calls for unity and accountability after the riot, and makes her case for an ambitious economic relief package. And, coronavirus cases are slowing down, but there are growing concerns that the new variant could lead to another surge. On today's show: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, CNN's Kaitlan Collins, and Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post; Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.); Brown University School of Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish Jha.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

From his roots on a Nebraska corn farm, Jeff Zeleny has gone on to become one of the nation's foremost experts on presidential politics, covering the White House and campaigns for the Chicago Tribune and the New York Times. Now as CNN's Senior White House Correspondent, he's spent every day of 2020 with his finger on the pulse of the election for U.S. president. In this episode, Jeff joins Jon to talk about the issues that defined the campaign, what we can expect as President-Elect Joe Biden transitions to the presidency, the future for President Donald Trump, and what it all means for America's corn farmers. With the economy and the COVID-19 response hanging in the balance, he also offers insights about what a Biden presidency means for agriculture-focused issues like trade and the environment. And, Jeff shares tales about how growing up in the heart of corn country shaped his world view and his work ethic as a world-renowned journalist.

More than 30 million Americans will be under shelter-in-place orders by the end of the weekend, as more cities and counties issue orders to slow down the spread of coronavirus. In just the first week of December more than one million Americans have tested positive for the virus. That, as state health officials prepare to receive and distribute the first vaccine doses as soon as next week. Plus, President-elect Joe Biden faces pressure to diversify his cabinet and top White House staff. Senator-elect Ben Ray Lujan makes his case for a Latino to lead the Department of Justice. And, Senate control hangs in the balance of two runoff races in Georgia. President Trump held a campaign rally in the state Saturday night urging his supporters to turnout, while questioning the results of his own election. On today's show: Dr. Leana Wen of George Washington University and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University; North Carolina's Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen; Democratic Senator-Elect Ben Ray Lujan of New Mexico; CNN's Jeff Zeleny and Jackie Kucinich of the Daily Beast; Astead Herndon of the New York Times.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Joe Biden claims the presidency with a promise to unite and heal the country. Now, as he begins the presidential transition, top Republicans have yet to acknowledge his victory as President Trump has yet to concede. Plus, Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of Minnesota shares the significance of a Black woman in the White House, and how progressives plan to make their voices heard in a Biden Administration. And, a look at Trump's post-presidency and the sway he's still likely to hold over the Republican Party. On today's show: CNN's Jeff Zeleny and Laura Barron Lopez of Politico; Maggie Haberman of the New York Times and the Washington Post's Seung Min Kim; Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of Minnesota; former White House advisor Scott Jennings; Brown University School of Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish Shah.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

OPENING Greetings with guest John Herlin (Economics professor) TOPICS Police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr. in Philadelphia, PA. On Monday Philadelphia police responded to reports of a person screaming as well as a report of a 27-year-old male assaulting an elderly female at a home on the 6100 block of Locust Street. Wallace was armed with a knife during his erratic episode. Wallace has a history of mental illness. Looters, rioters, and protesters react with violence. Why didn't the police use non-lethal methods to contain Wallace? https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/walter-wallace-shot-police-west-philly-jenice-armstrong-20201027.html https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/walter-wallace-jr-struggled-with-mental-health-issues-family-says/2575493/ Rising Covid-19 Cases The US reported 99,321 new Covid-19 cases on Friday -- the highest single day number of cases recorded for any country. Friday's number surpassed the previous daily record held by India, which reported 97,894 coronavirus cases in a single day on September 17, according to India's health ministry. The total number of US Covid-19 cases reached at least 9,047,792, according to Johns Hopkins University. The US reported more than 1,000 additional deaths Friday. The US death toll from the pandemic rose to 229,708 on Saturday. Our doctors get more money if someone dies from Covid. You know that, right? I mean our doctors are very smart people. So what they do is they say 'I'm sorry but everybody dies of Covid,' " Trump said, without citing any evidence, at a rally in Waterford Township, Michigan. Biden camp cancels multiple Texas events after a "Trump Train" surrounded a campaign bus. Hundreds of Trump supporters stuck in the cold for hours, several taken to hospital, when buses can't reach Omaha rally The buses, the huge crowd soon learned, couldn't navigate the jammed airport roads. For hours, attendees — including many elderly Trump supporters — stood in the withering cold, as police scrambled to help the most at-risk get to warmth. At least seven people were taken to hospitals, according to Omaha Scanner, a service that monitors official radio traffic. In Omaha, an estimated crowd of more than 6,000 people jammed into risers outside the airport. Though the campaign checked temperatures and provided masks, many people didn't wear them, the World-Herald reported. After Trump's speech, where he promised that “we're making that final turn” on COVID-19 in a state where positivity rates now exceed 20 percent, per the World-Herald, Trump flew away on Air Force One around 9 p.m. Attendees began lining up for buses to return to their cars. By nearly 10:30 p.m., though, there were still no buses in sight. “President Trump took off in Air Force One 1 hr 20 minutes ago, but thousands of his supporters remain stranded on a dark road outside the rally,” tweeted CNN's Jeff Zeleny. https://www.inquirer.com/politics/nation/donald-trump-rally-buses-attendees-cold-taken-to-hospital-20201028.html Remembering. Sir Sean Connery (1930-2020) James Bond Won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in "The Untouchables" Other notable movies. "The Hunt For Red October" "The Rock" Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade Quotes "I have always hated that damn James Bond. I'd like to kill him." "I'm an actor - it's not brain surgery. If I do my job right, people won't ask for their money back." "I've always been told I was either too tall or too short, too Scottish or too Irish, too young, too old." Borat 2 Share your thoughts.

OPENING Greetings with guest John Herlin (Economics professor) TOPICS Police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr. in Philadelphia, PA. On Monday Philadelphia police responded to reports of a person screaming as well as a report of a 27-year-old male assaulting an elderly female at a home on the 6100 block of Locust Street. Wallace was armed with a knife during his erratic episode. Wallace has a history of mental illness. Looters, rioters, and protesters react with violence. Why didn't the police use non-lethal methods to contain Wallace? https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/walter-wallace-shot-police-west-philly-jenice-armstrong-20201027.html https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/walter-wallace-jr-struggled-with-mental-health-issues-family-says/2575493/ Rising Covid-19 Cases The US reported 99,321 new Covid-19 cases on Friday -- the highest single day number of cases recorded for any country. Friday's number surpassed the previous daily record held by India, which reported 97,894 coronavirus cases in a single day on September 17, according to India's health ministry. The total number of US Covid-19 cases reached at least 9,047,792, according to Johns Hopkins University. The US reported more than 1,000 additional deaths Friday. The US death toll from the pandemic rose to 229,708 on Saturday. Our doctors get more money if someone dies from Covid. You know that, right? I mean our doctors are very smart people. So what they do is they say 'I'm sorry but everybody dies of Covid,' " Trump said, without citing any evidence, at a rally in Waterford Township, Michigan. Biden camp cancels multiple Texas events after a "Trump Train" surrounded a campaign bus. Hundreds of Trump supporters stuck in the cold for hours, several taken to hospital, when buses can't reach Omaha rally The buses, the huge crowd soon learned, couldn't navigate the jammed airport roads. For hours, attendees — including many elderly Trump supporters — stood in the withering cold, as police scrambled to help the most at-risk get to warmth. At least seven people were taken to hospitals, according to Omaha Scanner, a service that monitors official radio traffic. In Omaha, an estimated crowd of more than 6,000 people jammed into risers outside the airport. Though the campaign checked temperatures and provided masks, many people didn't wear them, the World-Herald reported. After Trump's speech, where he promised that “we're making that final turn” on COVID-19 in a state where positivity rates now exceed 20 percent, per the World-Herald, Trump flew away on Air Force One around 9 p.m. Attendees began lining up for buses to return to their cars. By nearly 10:30 p.m., though, there were still no buses in sight. “President Trump took off in Air Force One 1 hr 20 minutes ago, but thousands of his supporters remain stranded on a dark road outside the rally,” tweeted CNN's Jeff Zeleny. https://www.inquirer.com/politics/nation/donald-trump-rally-buses-attendees-cold-taken-to-hospital-20201028.html Remembering. Sir Sean Connery (1930-2020) James Bond Won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in "The Untouchables" Other notable movies. "The Hunt For Red October" "The Rock" Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade Quotes "I have always hated that damn James Bond. I'd like to kill him." "I'm an actor - it's not brain surgery. If I do my job right, people won't ask for their money back." "I've always been told I was either too tall or too short, too Scottish or too Irish, too young, too old." Borat 2 Share your thoughts.

OPENING Greetings with guest John Herlin (Economics professor) TOPICS Police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr. in Philadelphia, PA. On Monday Philadelphia police responded to reports of a person screaming as well as a report of a 27-year-old male assaulting an elderly female at a home on the 6100 block of Locust Street. Wallace was armed with a knife during his erratic episode. Wallace has a history of mental illness. Looters, rioters, and protesters react with violence. Why didn't the police use non-lethal methods to contain Wallace? https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/walter-wallace-shot-police-west-philly-jenice-armstrong-20201027.html https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/walter-wallace-jr-struggled-with-mental-health-issues-family-says/2575493/ Rising Covid-19 Cases The US reported 99,321 new Covid-19 cases on Friday -- the highest single day number of cases recorded for any country. Friday's number surpassed the previous daily record held by India, which reported 97,894 coronavirus cases in a single day on September 17, according to India's health ministry. The total number of US Covid-19 cases reached at least 9,047,792, according to Johns Hopkins University. The US reported more than 1,000 additional deaths Friday. The US death toll from the pandemic rose to 229,708 on Saturday. Our doctors get more money if someone dies from Covid. You know that, right? I mean our doctors are very smart people. So what they do is they say 'I'm sorry but everybody dies of Covid,' " Trump said, without citing any evidence, at a rally in Waterford Township, Michigan. Biden camp cancels multiple Texas events after a "Trump Train" surrounded a campaign bus. Hundreds of Trump supporters stuck in the cold for hours, several taken to hospital, when buses can't reach Omaha rally The buses, the huge crowd soon learned, couldn't navigate the jammed airport roads. For hours, attendees — including many elderly Trump supporters — stood in the withering cold, as police scrambled to help the most at-risk get to warmth. At least seven people were taken to hospitals, according to Omaha Scanner, a service that monitors official radio traffic. In Omaha, an estimated crowd of more than 6,000 people jammed into risers outside the airport. Though the campaign checked temperatures and provided masks, many people didn't wear them, the World-Herald reported. After Trump's speech, where he promised that “we're making that final turn” on COVID-19 in a state where positivity rates now exceed 20 percent, per the World-Herald, Trump flew away on Air Force One around 9 p.m. Attendees began lining up for buses to return to their cars. By nearly 10:30 p.m., though, there were still no buses in sight. “President Trump took off in Air Force One 1 hr 20 minutes ago, but thousands of his supporters remain stranded on a dark road outside the rally,” tweeted CNN's Jeff Zeleny. https://www.inquirer.com/politics/nation/donald-trump-rally-buses-attendees-cold-taken-to-hospital-20201028.html Remembering. Sir Sean Connery (1930-2020) James Bond Won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in "The Untouchables" Other notable movies. "The Hunt For Red October" "The Rock" Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade Quotes "I have always hated that damn James Bond. I'd like to kill him." "I'm an actor - it's not brain surgery. If I do my job right, people won't ask for their money back." "I've always been told I was either too tall or too short, too Scottish or too Irish, too young, too old." Borat 2 Share your thoughts.

OPENING Greetings with guest John Herlin (Economics professor) TOPICS Police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr. in Philadelphia, PA. On Monday Philadelphia police responded to reports of a person screaming as well as a report of a 27-year-old male assaulting an elderly female at a home on the 6100 block of Locust Street. Wallace was armed with a knife during his erratic episode. Wallace has a history of mental illness. Looters, rioters, and protesters react with violence. Why didn't the police use non-lethal methods to contain Wallace? https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/walter-wallace-shot-police-west-philly-jenice-armstrong-20201027.html https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/walter-wallace-jr-struggled-with-mental-health-issues-family-says/2575493/ Rising Covid-19 Cases The US reported 99,321 new Covid-19 cases on Friday -- the highest single day number of cases recorded for any country. Friday's number surpassed the previous daily record held by India, which reported 97,894 coronavirus cases in a single day on September 17, according to India's health ministry. The total number of US Covid-19 cases reached at least 9,047,792, according to Johns Hopkins University. The US reported more than 1,000 additional deaths Friday. The US death toll from the pandemic rose to 229,708 on Saturday. Our doctors get more money if someone dies from Covid. You know that, right? I mean our doctors are very smart people. So what they do is they say 'I'm sorry but everybody dies of Covid,' " Trump said, without citing any evidence, at a rally in Waterford Township, Michigan. Biden camp cancels multiple Texas events after a "Trump Train" surrounded a campaign bus. Hundreds of Trump supporters stuck in the cold for hours, several taken to hospital, when buses can't reach Omaha rally The buses, the huge crowd soon learned, couldn't navigate the jammed airport roads. For hours, attendees — including many elderly Trump supporters — stood in the withering cold, as police scrambled to help the most at-risk get to warmth. At least seven people were taken to hospitals, according to Omaha Scanner, a service that monitors official radio traffic. In Omaha, an estimated crowd of more than 6,000 people jammed into risers outside the airport. Though the campaign checked temperatures and provided masks, many people didn't wear them, the World-Herald reported. After Trump's speech, where he promised that “we're making that final turn” on COVID-19 in a state where positivity rates now exceed 20 percent, per the World-Herald, Trump flew away on Air Force One around 9 p.m. Attendees began lining up for buses to return to their cars. By nearly 10:30 p.m., though, there were still no buses in sight. “President Trump took off in Air Force One 1 hr 20 minutes ago, but thousands of his supporters remain stranded on a dark road outside the rally,” tweeted CNN's Jeff Zeleny. https://www.inquirer.com/politics/nation/donald-trump-rally-buses-attendees-cold-taken-to-hospital-20201028.html Remembering. Sir Sean Connery (1930-2020) James Bond Won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in "The Untouchables" Other notable movies. "The Hunt For Red October" "The Rock" Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade Quotes "I have always hated that damn James Bond. I'd like to kill him." "I'm an actor - it's not brain surgery. If I do my job right, people won't ask for their money back." "I've always been told I was either too tall or too short, too Scottish or too Irish, too young, too old." Borat 2 Share your thoughts.

At least five close advisers to Vice President Pence test positive for Covid-19, but he says he'll keep campaigning because he's considered "essential personnel." Meanwhile, the pandemic is raging in most of the country, with the number of new cases soaring past 80,000 a day for the first time. Plus, President Trump spends his weekend barnstorming the country, making his case for re-election, while Joe Biden opts for smaller, socially-distanced events. And documentary filmmaker Ken Burns looks back at the election of 1932 -- when an incumbent Republican president faced a national crisis with major electoral consequences. On today's show: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Toluse Olorunnipa of The Washington Post, and Time Magazine's Molly Ball; Brown University School of Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish Shah and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University; Documentary Filmmaker Ken Burns. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

With critical thinking Omar Moore scritinizes and breaks down a Jeff Zeleny report on CNN about undecided voters in North Carolina on Sept. 11, 2020. Fasten your seat belts. September 13, 2020. Stories referenced in this episode— New voters and undecideds in North Carolina (Jeff Zeleny's report, which is more contextual than and different from what he reported on CNN) : cnn.it/33mDOqI Trump's economic record is one big con: wapo.st/3mhwipE Biden's 40-year record doesn't age well: https://lat.ms/2Rn0Nfx FIFTY-ONE DAYS OF VOTING LEFT in election season. The key to winning the election is MASSIVE EARLY VOTING TURNOUT. Vote EARLY. NEW: Omar's voting guide for ALL 50 states and DC, the Secretary of State websites and their voting deadlines of all the states and early voting dates and much more. Updated daily. Please vote on DAY ONE of early voting! bit.ly/3gTm5vB NEW: Omar's latest YouTube video on early voting: youtu.be/CROs1Tbfwjo Omar's voter education videos: Facebook: http://bit.ly/3aovXvD Instagram: http://bit.ly/3am65Ay YouTube: http://bit.ly/3alt4vN Omar's film review of “Da 5 Bloods” (bit.ly/37nliju). MOORE THOUGHTS: moore.substack.com. Moore On Medium: medium.com/@omooresf The Politicrat YouTube page: bit.ly/3bfWk6V The Politicrat Facebook page: bit.ly/3bU1O7c The Politicrat blog: politicrat.politics.blog PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to this to this podcast! Follow/tweet Omar at: http://twitter.com/thepopcornreel

A man is shot dead in Portland, Oregon after Trump supporters clashed with pro-Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland, Oregon. Meanwhile, the President says he'll visit Kenosha, Wisconsin -- the site of the latest police violence flashpoint -- this week. Plus, criticism after the CDC changes its coronavirus testing guidelines. And how college students are adjusting to a new semester as universities try to reopen, even as the coronavirus infects thousands of students across the country. On today's show: CNN's Jeff Zeleny and Vivian Salama and Maggie Haberman of the New York Times; former FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg; Wisconsin Lt. Gov Mandela Barnes; Turner Sports NBA analyst Chris Webber.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

From coast-to-coast and around the world, crowds of people are flooding the streets to demonstrate against police brutality and the murder of George Floyd But President Trump is doubling down on his "law and order" approach - hoping his tough talk and signs of an economic recovery will boost his reelection chances. Meanwhile, Democrats are promising reforms - and Joe Biden offers voters a stark choice come November. Dana Bash in the anchor chair. On today's show: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms; Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Hakeem Jeffries; St. Paul, MN Mayor Melvin Carter III; and Maggie Haberman of the New York Times and CNN's Abby Phillip and Jeff Zeleny.

Coronavirus worries trigger a massive sell-off on Wall Street. The Dow and the S&P to drop precipitously as investors worry about the global economic impact and the mixed signals from the Trump administration. Plus, two-dozen tweets and retweets from a President who woke up in Florida angry. As lawmakers debate how to handle the Coronavirus, two Republican members of Congress self-quarantine because they spent time with a man who has tested positive for the illness. And Super Tuesday II is tomorrow: Six states have Democratic contests. Michigan is the biggest prize as Joe Biden hopes to open a big delegate lead, and Bernie Sanders scrambles to regain his footing. Today's panel: Margaret Talev with Axios, Olivier Knox with SIRIUS XM, and CNN's Dana Bash & Manu Raju Also on the show: Greg Ip with the Wall Street Journal, and CNN's Christine Ramos, Kaitlan Collins, Jeff Zeleny, and Donnie O'Sullivan

Today is Super Tuesday. 14 states and American Samoa will be voting in their democratic primary election, to determine whom they want as their Democratic nominee. With former mayor Michael Bloomberg on the ballot for the first time, and Joe Biden's recent endorsement sweep from former candidates, the stakes are high for the 5 candidates left in the race. Join CNN political director David Chalian, CNN political corespondent Arlette Saenz, and CNN senior Washington correspondent Jeff Zeleny for a look on what to expect today.

The coronavirus claims a second life here in the united states as New York, Florida, Rhode Island and New Hampshire report their first cases. President Trump says he will push pharmaceutical companies today to go as fast as possible in producing a vaccine. The supreme court agrees to decide whether a key provision of the Affordable Care Act is constitutional. President Trump supports the challenge that could abolish Obamacare, but the high court's decision likely won't come until after the 2020 election And 14 states vote in tomorrow's Super Tuesday elections. Bernie Sanders looks to open a big delegate lead while Joe Biden is counting on momentum from his big weekend win in South Carolina. Today's panel: Margaret Talev with Axios, Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, and Alex Thompson and Melanie Zanona with POLITICO Also on the program: CNN's Elizabeth Cohen, Jeff Zeleny, and Oren Liebermann

It's the most important week and a half of the Democratic race: a debate, CNN townhalls, the South Carolina primary, then Super Tuesday. Is Senator Bernie Sanders running away with the nomination or will his rivals successfully paint him as an 'inflexible' ideologue? And can key endorsements revive former Vice President Joe Biden's momentum? CNN political director David Chalian makes sense of the rapidly evolving 2020 race with CNN senior Washington correspondent Jeff Zeleny.

It's the ninth debate of the 2020 cycle, but it's a unique one. For the first time, former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg takes the stage - and he'll likely take heat from his rivals. Meanwhile, Senator Bernie Sanders is steadily building a commanding lead in the polls. Can the other contenders close the gap? CNN senior Washington correspondent Jeff Zeleny joins CNN political director David Chalian for a deep-dive on the fight for the Democratic nomination.

President Trump's post impeachment score settling rattles career prosecutors at the Justice Department, but gets mostly a shrug from Congressional Republicans. His former chief of staff says there is no one left at the White House who will challenge the President's rash behavior. Ahead of the Nevada caucuses: A new Spanish language ad from Pete Buttigieg, new immigration questions for Amy Klobuchar -- and a sharper tone as the Democratic campaign shifts west. And don't forget Michael Bloomberg. He isn't on the ballot in the first four contests. But he is spending heavily to boost his standing in the states that come later -- and he says there is clear proof he is the strongest Democratic contender. On Today's Panel: Julie Pace with Associated Press, NPR's Ayesha Rascoe, Karoun Demirjian with The Washington Post, and CNN's Abby Phillip Also on the program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Jeff Zeleny

Another boost for President Trump's re-election hopes: The economy keeps roaring in 2020 with 225,000 new jobs added last month. It's debate night in New Hampshire. The primary is Tuesday and the stakes are huge-especially for the candidates who underperformed in Iowa. And Iowa's Democratic party says it's finally done counting. But with questions lingering over the results, officials extend the deadline for candidates to challenge the caucuses. The two leaders, Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders, say it is time to move on. Today's panel: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Karoun Demirjian and Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post and Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast Also on the program: CNN's Ryan Nobles and Jeff Zeleny

In what is supposed to be a defining day in the 2020 presidential campaign, we are left with an uncertain mess. The candidates, now in New Hampshire ahead of next week's primary, not knowing if they're winners or losers due to technical issues with the count. Iowa's Democratic party, holding a conference call with the campaigns this hour, says delayed caucus results should come later today. In the meantime, frustration, anger and plenty of spin from the candidates. And President Trump, hoping to look past impeachment and ahead to the 2020 election in tonight's State of the Union speech. Today's panel: Seung Min Kim and Rachael Bade with The Washington Post, Julie Pace with the Associate Press, and Julie Hirschfeld Davis with The New York Times. Also on the program: CNN's Leyla Santago and Jeff Zeleny.

The impeachment drama is about to enter a new phase: the Senate trial. But the fight over what rules will govern the proceedings continues. The White House now wants to preserve the option of moving to swiftly dismiss the charges against President Donald Trump after opening arguments. Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is working to keep his conference unified. CNN political director David Chalian and CNN senior Washington correspondent Jeff Zeleny also delve into the 2020 race as tensions emerge between Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.

President Trump responding a short time ago to Iranian airstrikes on bases in Iraq, with a mixed message. The President spoke for just over nine minutes with his military and national security leadership behind him. On the one hand, he said there are opportunities to work with Iran. But he also announced new economic sanctions and called on Russia, China, and European allies to walk away from the Iran nuclear agreement. On today's panel: Margaret Talev with Axios , Michael Shear with The New York Times, and Dan Lamothe and Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post Also, on today's program: Former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Doug Silliman, plus CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Frederik Pleitgen, Sam Kiley, Jeff Zeleny, Manu Raju, and Kylie Atwood

Breaking News: Former National Security Adviser John Bolton issues a statement saying he's willing and ready to testify in a Senate impeachment trial -- if he's subpoenaed. Skyrocketing tension -- and threats -- between the U.S. and Iran over the targeted killing of Iran's top military commander. And the Iranian crisis injects foreign policy into the Democratic primary race, with four weeks left before the first votes are cast. Today's panel: CNN's Abby Phillip, Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Jackie Kucinich with the Daily Beast, and The Washington Post's Rachael Bade Also on the program: CNN's Kylie Atwood, Manu Raju, Michael Zeldin, Aaron David Miller, Kaitlin Collins, Jeff Zeleny, and Ryan Nobles

An unpredictable president has been impeached. Now what? Leaders in both parties are fighting over the details of the Senate trial. When will it happen? Will there be witnesses? And a day after President Trump lashed out at a deceased congressman and his widow, it's clear that he's capable of anything. Plus, CNN political director David Chalian previews tonight's Democratic debate with CNN senior Washington correspondent Jeff Zeleny and CNN political correspondent Abby Phillip.

The President is impeached, and his fate now rests with the Senate. The Senate's Republican leader calls the House process rushed and unfair and says there is no way the President will be convicted and removed by from office. A stain on his legacy, typos in his tweets and anger in his words -- President Trump is lashing out. And Speaker Nancy Pelosi says House Democrats have a spring in their step the morning after the historic votes. Today's panel: Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Michael Shear with The New York Times, Olivier Knox with Sirius XM, and POLITICO's Melanie Zanona Also on the program: CNN's Manu Raju and Jeff Zeleny

Open hearings are about to begin, marking what may be the most important week of the Trump presidency. But what does the impeachment inquiry mean for 2020, and for Americans living outside of Washington? CNN senior writer and publisher of the Impeachment Watch newsletter, Zachary Wolf, breaks down what's to come in the week ahead with CNN Senior Washington Correspondent Jeff Zeleny. Meanwhile, Washington Bureau Chief of the Associated Press and CNN political analyst Julie Pace weighs in with what exactly Democrats will try to accomplish with these hearings.

A crack in the White House impeachment wall: An aide to Vice President Pence who was central to Ukraine policy honors a subpoena and is testifying on Capitol Hill this hour. Plus, Bernie Sanders looks to make a 2020 move: A new immigration plan today, and clear strategy on health care: Keep the peace with Elizabeth Warren, but poke Joe Biden. And, we answer some of the impeachment questions submitted by viewers on Twitter. Today's Panel: Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Olivier Knox with SiriusXM, POLITICO's Laura Barrón-López, and Margaret Talev with Axios Also on the program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Evan Pérez, Manu Raju, Jeff Zeleny, and Shimon Prokupecz

The President gets ready to rally supporters in deep-red Mississippi - and preview his impeachment rebuttal. As the impeachment fight ramps up in the House, Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she's not ready to be boxed in on a timeline for when the inquiry will go public, but there could be hearings this month. Plus, Elizabeth Warren has a new plan to pay for Medicare for All. She's banking on comprehensive immigration reform to do it. And a conversation about the jobs report with the New York Times' Jeanna Smialek. Nia-Malika Henderson hosts. Today's panel: Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Toluse Olorunnipa with the Washington Post, Bloomberg's Jordan Fabian, and Julie Hirschfeld Davis with the New York Times. Also on the show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, MJ Lee, Christine Romans and Jeff Zeleny.

Americans are split on impeachment. The overwhelming majority of Democrats want Trump removed from office, while the vast majority of Republicans are standing by the president. How will this partisan divide impact the 2020 election? And if Democrats overplay their hand, will they turn off moderates and independents? CNN political director David Chalian gets a GOP point of view from former Republican National Committee Chief of Staff Mike Shields. Plus, CNN senior Washington correspondent Jeff Zeleny talks through the impeachment headlines of the day, including the testimony of the acting Ambassador to Ukraine, Bill Taylor.

First, A press conference out of Fort Worth, Texas, where a police officer opened fire and killed a woman in her own home. Her family is demanding an investigation from an outside agency. Plus, President Trump orders all U.S. Forces out of northern Syria as Turkey expands an offensive against the Kurds. A key ally just days ago, the Kurds now say America has betrayed them and they have no choice but to make deals with the Assad regime and Russia. And, a big week ahead in the Trump impeachment inquiry. The President's former Russia adviser is on Capitol Hill today, and the ambassador central to the Ukraine quid pro quo question is also on tap. Today's Panel: The Wall Street Journal's Catherine Lucey, Paul Kane and Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, and POLITICO's Melanie Zanona. Also on the Program: CNN's Paul Callan, Arwa Damon, Rear Admiral John Kirby (Ret.), and Jeff Zeleny

Impeachment momentum builds among House Democrats. Speaker Pelosi leads a big meeting this afternoon -- and several moderates who had been holdouts because of the politics back home say the President's conduct leaves them no choice. Plus, ridiculous is the president's answer to the impeachment drumbeat. But new reporting shows he ordered a hold on military aide to Ukraine just before pushing its president for dirt on Joe Biden. And Elizabeth Warren launches an early state TV ad blitz -- this as a new poll shows her atop the Democratic pack in New Hampshire. Yes, we just said the same thing the other day about Iowa. Today's Panel: Margaret Talev With Axios, Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, Heather Caygle with POLITICO, and Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast. Also on the Program: CNN's Nina Dos Santos, Manu Raju, and Jeff Zeleny

The latest on Hurricane Dorian: Winds begin to pick up in Florida and mandatory evacuations begin in parts of Georgia and South Carolina. Plus, investigators search for a motive in a West Texas mass shooting as grieving families and friends seek answers. Will the latest attack trigger action in Congress? Also, Coast Guard says search and rescue operations are underway after a boat catches fire in California. 34 people are unaccounted for. And, parades, picnics and presidential candidates. It's Labor Day on the campaign trail. Today's Panel: CNN's Abby Phillip, Melanie Zanona with POLITICO, and Emily Larsen with The Washington Examiner. Also on the Program: CNN's John Berman, Allison Chinchar, Patrick Oppmann, Rosa Flores, Scott McLean and Jeff Zeleny. Also, Florida State Representative Shevrin Jones, Palm Beach Mayor Mack Bernard, and Hurricane Hunter Nick Underwood.

The President is publicly defending his trips to Ohio and Texas while a new video shows him bragging about his rally crowd size at an El Paso hospital. Plus, a Trump fundraiser is causing a lot of headaches for Equinox and SoulCycle. And no presidential campaign is complete without a trek back to Iowa for the state fair. Today's Panel: Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, Heather Caygle with POLITICO, Michael Shear with The New York Times, and Elana Schor with the Associated Press. Also on the Program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Jeff Zeleny, and Cristina Alesci.

Hello! And welcome to another edition of the Inside The Newsroom podcast newsletter! Today’s guest is... Shane Morris, former music label all-rounder for Sony, who now runs his own digital media company. I came across Shane on Twitter after his thread on country music’s problem with racism vent viral, and he turned out to be even more knowledgable about the industry than I thought.We got into a host of interesting stuff about the Lil Nas X ordeal, who runs music and what’s exciting about the industry today. Below I’ve provided more context on everything we talked about. Enjoy!Like Inside The Newsroom? Do us a solid and tell a friend or colleague who might enjoy it and subscribe.I Saw This in the News, What Actually Happened?When 19-year-old Lil Nas X — real name Montero Lamar Hill — dropped his single “Old Town Road” a few years ago, he struggled to get any traction. Finally, on the video sharing app TikTok (more on this later), the song categorized as “Country Trap” exploded in popularity and surged on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. But as it neared No. 1, Billboard pulled it, citing that the song “incorporates references to country and cowboy imagery, but does not embrace enough elements of today’s country music to chart in its current version.” Uh oh is right…Andrew R. Chow, TimeThe Song In Question…Tell me it’s not catchy… but is it country?Does Country Music Have a Race Problem?It’s easy to sit on the sidelines and speculate in a newsletter. So let me say this as an avid country music listener (I’m listening to Florida Georgia Line as I write this): I’m not ready to brand the entire country genre racist. Sure there are racist individuals working for the labels and even some artists, but to give it a blanket label is unfair. I think it’s more about the lack of access into the industry, and transcendent artists such as Lil Nas X will do a great deal for breaking down boundaries for the future. Marissa R. Moss, Los Angeles TimesWhy Do We Even Have Genres Anyway?The real question we should be discussing is how to mitigate the importance of music genres, which are archaic functions exacerbated by the rise of iTunes, Spotify and others. Ultimately, genres satisfy deeply rooted human traits wired into our brains that allow us to stay in control to make sense of new experiences. As much as I don’t like it, I won’t be able to stop humans from putting things into categories, so I guess music genres will have to stay. Scott Barry Kaufman for Psychology TodayBefore I Forget: What the F*** is TikTok?Good question. As a 27-year-old, it’s not every day I call myself an old fart, but there’s no way I’ll ever make it onto TikTok. Anyway, to better understand how Lil Nas X blew up, we must know where the kids hang out. Similar to Snapchat, TikTok is apparently an app known for users lip-syncing and acting-out memes over music. Videos using ‘Old Town Road’ as backing music have been viewed more than 67 million times. #Yeehaw.Sarah Perez, Tech CrunchSo Who Does Control the music industry?Depends on who you ask. Thirty years ago the ‘Big Six’ gripped the industry, i.e. Warner Music, CBS, MCA, BMG, Capitol-EMI and PolyGram. Through a series of mergers and acquisitions, we now have a ‘Big Three’ who account for three-quarters of global recorded music: Sony, Universal and Warner. But according to Rolling Stone, the five most powerful people in music don’t even work in the industry…Tim Ingham, Rolling StoneWhat’s Myspace up to?Once the go-to platform for streaming and uploading music, Myspace has been extremely busy as of late, but for all the wrong reasons. It was announced a couple of months ago that the platform had “accidentally” deleted 50 million songs, the result of a server migration project. But don’t fret, they apologized for the inconvenience. Niraj Chokshi, New York TimesAnd finally…Here are all the reasons why we don’t need music genres…Related Podcasts#32 — Blues Music Special with Giles Robson and Aaron Phillips#16 — Rodney Carmichael (NPR Music)Next up…Later this week we’ll have Jeff Zeleny of CNN on the podcast. Jeff is CNN’s Senior Washington Correspondent and we got into his journey to the top of political journalism, as well as Joe Biden’s record $6.3 million in donations in the first 24 hours of announcing his Presidential run.Last time…#37 — Josh Morgerman from the TV show ‘Hurricane Man’Thanks so much for making it all the way to the bottom. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing to get a newsletter about a cool news topic in your inbox every time I release a new podcast (1-2 times a week). You can find me on Twitter at DanielLevitt32 and email me corrections/feedback or even a guest you’d like me to get on the podcast at daniellevitt32@gmail.com. Or just give us a like immediately below, whatever works. Get on the email list at insidethenewsroom.substack.com

Hello! And welcome to another edition of the Inside The Newsroom podcast newsletter, where I’ll dish further context and info about everything discussed in the podcast. If you enjoy what you read and listen to, please subscribe to get it straight to your inbox next time. Today’s guests are…… storm chaser Josh Morgerman and filmmaker Caroline Menzies of the new TV show Hurricane Man, currently airing in the UK and South Africa (random) and set to hit the US in the coming months. I loved this episode and Josh’s obsession with chasing storms was absolutely addictive and makes me (don’t worry I won’t) really want to tag along with him next time. Does climate change make hurricanes worse?Although it’s not central to the show, it’s impossible not to talk about hurricanes without talking about climate change. What you have to consider is the difference between meteorology and climatology — they’re different but closely related. Meteorology is the study of weather, most often on a day-to-day or event-by-event basis, so it’s hard to decipher if climate change is involved. Climatology is the study of weather trends over an extended period of time. In order to explore if climate change is making hurricanes worse, you have to look at long-term trends, which is (*shameful plug time*) what my colleague and I looked at for the Guardian last year.Niko Kommenda and Moi, The GuardianThe Category is Just a NumberWe most often hear about the ‘category’ of a hurricane, and the barometer of panic ascends or descends according to this number. But what causes significant damage is the rain these storms bring. Take Hurricane Harvey in 2017, which stalled and sat on top of Houston and its surrounding areas for multiple days. In total, Harvey dumped 33 trillion gallons of water, and the folks at the Washington Post visualized what that looked like at the link below. Angela Fritz and Jason Samenow, Washington PostWhy Don’t People Evacuate?Hurricanes bring out the best and worst of people. On one hand, so many incredible people offer to help those whose lives have been destroyed. Then there’s those who sit on the sidelines and lambast anyone who “chooses” not to evacuate. The fact is, not everyone can just get up and leave town for safety. Some are physically unable. Some are physically unable to move loved ones. And as you’ll see from the next blurb, some people just flat out cannot afford to leave their possessions that they rely on to make a living.Nicole Stephens, for the New York TimesLike Inside The Newsroom? Do us a solid and tell a friend or colleague who might enjoy it and subscribe.This Is Why People Don’t LeaveA couple from Florida refuse to leave their fishing boat — worth $250,000 and uninsured against hurricanes — during Hurricane Michael. I watched the below clip with anguish and a clenched butt. Long Road to RecoveryIf you watch the series or have ever seen the destruction of a hurricane, you'll know town's and cities don't recover overnight. My former colleagues at FiveThirtyEight visualized how long it took the victims in New York and New Jersey to recover from Hurricane Sandy (which actually made landfall as a tropical cyclone) and there are still people calling the authorities about the damage. I imagine it will take at least the next decade for the Florida Panhandle to fully recover from the impact of Hurricane Michael, which made landfall as a top-end Category 4 hurricane. Julia Wolfe and Oliver Order, FiveThirtyEightInside the EyeTime for another video. If you’re reading this and you’ve ever survived the strongest part of a hurricane — the ferocious ‘eye wall’ — you’ll know that on the other side is a mystical land where the sun shines and the birds tweet. That majestic place is called the ‘eye’, and in the below clip, we get to see Josh experience something he described as indescribable. I likened it to being on drugs.2019 Hurricane Season ForecastThe past two Atlantic hurricane seasons have been devastating with a total of 32 named storms, including eight major hurricanes (Category 3 or stronger). The good news is that the 2019 season is expected to be nearer the average of 12 named storms. The Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State releases its predictions each year and, while these are subject to change, the early signs are that 2019 will be calmer than the past couple of years.Jonathan Erdman, The Weather ChannelRelated Podcasts#23 — Michael E. Mann (Penn State University)#17 — James Spann (ABC 33/40)#15 — Marshall Shepherd (The Weather Channel)#14 — Rick Luettich (University of North Carolina)#13 — Jonathan Petramala (Accuweather)#2 — Damon Lane (KOCO)Next up…Next week we’ll have music label man Shane Morris to talk about the controversy of Lil Nas X and his ‘Old Town Road’ being removed from the Billboard Country chart. And also there’s a good chance I’ll release a pod with Jeff Zeleny of CNN.Last time…#36 — Sam Biddle, technology reporter at The InterceptThanks so much for making it all the way to the bottom. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing to get a newsletter about a cool news topic in your inbox every time I release a new podcast (1-2 times a week). You can find me on Twitter at DanielLevitt32 or email me corrections/feedback or even a guest you’d like me to get on the podcast at daniellevitt32@gmail.com. Get on the email list at insidethenewsroom.substack.com

Senior White House correspondent, Jeff Zeleny, talks his time covering the overall 2020 campaign.

Alexandra DeSanctis of National Review and Greg Corombos of Radio America enjoy watching liberals freak out over the possibility of an independent presidential bid by former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, who is much more closely aligned with Democrats than Republicans.  A Notre Dame graduate, Alexandra also shares her insights into the presidential campaign of South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg and why his message could resonate with Midwest voters.  And they roll their eyes as CNN reporter Jeff Zeleny says the Mueller indictments have Hillary Clinton once again thinking about running in 2020.

Was Don Junior Set Up? Could his meeting with the Russian lawyer have marked a pretext for Obama Administration surveillance of the Trump Campaign? Why did Obama's AG Loretta Lynch take special measures to allow Natalia Veselnitskaya to enter the United States? Meanwhile, President Trump visits France on Bastille Day. Why is French President Emmanuel Macron so seemingly exuberant about Trump? And vice versa? And why are MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell and CNN's Jeff Zeleny making such elementary errors on history and mathematics in relation to Bastille Day? Also, we explore the Drudge Report's apparent suspicions about Vice President Mike Pence. Is Pence really distancing himself from Trump? Or are such stories just more "psyops" from the hostile media? Plus, our interview with Jeff Hunt on the upcoming Western Conservative Summit. With Listener Calls & Music via Louane, Terry Stafford and Jim Reeves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opening Debate Candidates: Bobby Jindal, Governor of Louisiana Rick Santorum, Former United States Senator Lindsey Graham, Senator from South Carolina George Pataki, Former Governor of New York About the arrangement of candidates Candidates are arrange by position in the polls Closer, more intimate. #CNNDebate Trump: "I could tone it down a little tonight." Question: Is Jindal wrong for attackin his party's front-runner? Candidates come out swinging at Trump: He's not a Republican. Question to Lindsey Graham: Why would so many of your constituents rather have Donald Trump as the GOP nominee than you? Question, Hugh Hewitt to George Pataki: Would you vote for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump? Pataki: Look what Trump did to Atlantic city? Five-thousand people lost their jobs. Question: Do voters see your service in government as a liability and not an asset? Graham: I hope you believe that experience matters. Question, Dana Bash to Rick Santorum: Why would you disagree with Jindals support for a secure pathway to citizenship once the border is secure? Santorum: We should be asking what is in the best interest of American and the Americans here. Jindal: I'm not for amnesty. Question: Why do you disagree with Graham's support for ending birthright citizenship? Pataki: We need an intelligent immigration policy. Graham: We're not going to deport 11 million people. We start with criminals and ensuring immigrants learn to speak English. Graham: Amnesty does nothing. Question to Bobby Jindal: Does the U.S. have any obligation to allow thousands of refugees fleeing ISIS into this country? Jindal: We are going to hunt down ISIS. America is the most compassionate nation in the world. Jindal: Insist on assimilation and integration into this country. Graham: I'm blaming Barak Obama for this mess. I'm going to fix it. Question, Dana Bash to Graham: Do you believe the other candidates on stage aren't fit for the Oval Office? Graham: We need a regional army to defeat ISIS or they are coming here. Santorum: Once ISIS established territorial integrity they are able to recruit for jihad. Jindal: These are barbarians. We need to hunt them down and kill them. Question, Jake Tapper to Jindal: How do you strike a balance between security vigilance and anti-Muslim discrimination? Jindal: We're at war today radical Islamic terrorists. Question: Was Pataki right to say he'd fire the Kentucky clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses? Question: Can Graham effectively be the GOP nominee after calling Hillary Clinton a "great choice" to be Secretary of State? Jindal: It's time to be bring term limits. Question: Trump and Bush want to raise taxes on hedge fund managers; do you agree? Pataki: I would throw out the entire corrupt tax code. Jindal: I am for ending carve outs. Flat tax code, yes. Question: Would you offer a tax plan like Bush's proposal that limits home mortgage deductions? Santorum: I'm proposing a 20/20 plan. 200n income tax, corporate tax and capital gains. Pataki: I would keep the home mortgage deduction. Question: Is Santorum wrong for supporting an increase in the federal minimum wage? Question: Would you authorize a military strike on Iran to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons? Graham: The worst nightmare in the world is a radical Islamist with a nuclear weapon. Question, Hugh Hewitt for Pataki: Santorum says that nuclear scientists who develop a bomb for Iran should be warned they aren't safe; would that work? Pataki: We are going to reject this deal on day one. Santorum: A nuclear Iran is the end. Question: Is a confrontation approach to Russia's Vladimir Putin better than Trump's approach of negotiation? Jindal: It's time to have representatives in Washington, D.C. that have a backbone. Qeustion: What can you offer that no other candidate can offer? Pataki: I can get broad support and win this election with a sweeping conservative agenda. Santorum: I went to Washington as an outsider and can shake it up. Jindal: I'm a doer not a talker. I understand what's at stake. Graham: I will win a war that we can't afford to lose. Contributors and guests during this debate are Sara Murray, CNN Political Correspondent, Jeff Zeleny, CNN Senior Washington Correspondent