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Hour 3 Segment 1 While Tony is away, Andrew Langer fills in! Andrew starts the final hour of the show talking about regulatory costs. Andrew also talks about Tim Walz questioning the GOP and Walz’s daughter not going to her dream graduate school because they don’t protect prosecutors. Hour 3 Segment 2 Andrew talks Whoopi Goldberg and Jameison Greer’s thoughts on the 90-day tariff pause. Andrew also talks about Nia Malika Henderson on upending the economy for HVAC jobs. Later, Andrew talks about how President Donald Trump says he’s very close to their first trade deal. Hour 3 Segment 3 Andrew is joined with Mark Skousen to talk about FreedomFest 2025. Hour 3 Segment 4 Andrew wraps up another edition of the show talking more about President Trump's cabinet meeting from yesterday. Andrew also talks about Pete Hegseth’s progress update on the Panama Canal. Later, Andrew talks about how Hegseth says military recruiting numbers are up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 Segment 1 While Tony is away, Andrew Langer fills in! Andrew starts the final hour of the show talking about regulatory costs. Andrew also talks about Tim Walz questioning the GOP and Walz’s daughter not going to her dream graduate school because they don’t protect prosecutors. Hour 3 Segment 2 Andrew talks Whoopi Goldberg and Jameison Greer’s thoughts on the 90-day tariff pause. Andrew also talks about Nia Malika Henderson on upending the economy for HVAC jobs. Later, Andrew talks about how President Donald Trump says he’s very close to their first trade deal. Hour 3 Segment 3 Andrew is joined with Mark Skousen to talk about FreedomFest 2025. Hour 3 Segment 4 Andrew wraps up another edition of the show talking more about President Trump's cabinet meeting from yesterday. Andrew also talks about Pete Hegseth’s progress update on the Panama Canal. Later, Andrew talks about how Hegseth says military recruiting numbers are up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Counting down to the CNN Presidential Debate. Wolf Blitzer and Kaitlan Collins anchor with a panel of CNN experts, including: Nia Malika Henderson, Jonah Goldberg, Phil Mattingly, Jamie Gangel Manu Raju, Shermichael Singleton, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Ashley Allison, and Bakari Sellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Continuing the countdown to the CNN Presidential Debate. Wolf Blitzer and Kaitlan Collins anchor with a panel of CNN experts, including: Nia Malika Henderson, Jonah Goldberg, Phil Mattingly, Jamie Gangel Manu Raju, Shermichael Singleton, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Ashley Allison, and Bakari Sellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Counting down to the CNN Presidential Debate. Wolf Blitzer and Kaitlan Collins anchor with a panel of CNN experts, including: Nia Malika Henderson, Jonah Goldberg, Phil Mattingly, Jamie Gangel Manu Raju, Shermichael Singleton, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Ashley Allison, Bakari Sellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Continuing the countdown to the CNN Presidential Debate. Wolf Blitzer and Kaitlan Collins anchor with a panel of CNN experts, including: Nia Malika Henderson, Jonah Goldberg, Phil Mattingly, Jamie Gangel Manu Raju, Shermichael Singleton, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Ashley Allison, Bakari Sellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With six months to go before early voting starts in some states and under a month before the scheduled start of the first criminal trial of an ex-president in American history, Biden and Trump are closely matched in the polls. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Adam Harris and Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic, Nia-Malika Henderson of CNN and Jeff Mason of Reuters to discuss the state of the campaign.

Joe Biden secured a victory in the Democratic primary in 2020 after Rep. Jim Clyburn threw his support, and that of his Black constituents in South Carolina, behind the candidate. Black voters – and young Black voters in particular – appear to be much less enthusiastic about Biden these days. They're the most unenthusiastic they've been about a Democratic president in decades. Republicans have also intentionally thrown roadblocks in front of efforts to mobilize the full power of the Black vote: think gerrymandering, voter ID laws and the like. Nia-Malika Henderson is a political columnist for Bloomberg Opinion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After three incredibly chaotic weeks, the House Republican Conference elected a relatively unknown (and startlingly retrograde) Louisiana congressman, Mike Johnson, as Speaker of the House. Today we learn who he is and what impact he will have on the issues, from gay rights and abortion to the keeping the government funded, as well as what his ascension portends for the 2024 elections. Our guests are: Marianna Sotomayor, a congressional reporter at The Washington Post; Nia-Malika Henderson, a senior political analyst at CNN and soon-to-be politics and policy columnist at Bloomberg Opinion; and Tina Nguyen, a national correspondent at Puck and author of The MAGA Diaries, a forthcoming book that chronicles her journey to becoming a (reformed) accidental conservative activist. Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on social media. We're on Instagram/Threads as @karaswisher and @nayeemaraza  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A week ago, barely anyone in Washington knew Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana. Now the pro-Trump election denier is speaker of the House. What does it mean for the country, for Congress, for Ukraine and Israel? And what does his win say about the GOP? Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, McKay Coppins of The Atlantic, John Dickerson of CBS News and Nia-Malika Henderson of CNN to discuss this and more.

President Biden notches wins expanding NATO and smoothing over tensions as Speaker McCarthy navigates a turbulent week after right-wing Republicans add culture war issues to typically bipartisan legislation. Join moderator Lisa Desjardins, Leigh Ann Caldwell of The Washington Post, Francesca Chambers of USA Today, Nia-Malika Henderson of CNN and Scott Wong of NBC News to discuss this and more.

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

House Democrats elect a new, historic leadership team as Republicans disagree over who should lead as they take power. Plus, the Jan. 6 committee weighs whether to make criminal referrals to the Justice Department. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Nia-Malika Henderson of CNN, Michael C. Bender of The New York Times, Weijia Jiang of CBS News and Asma Khalid of NPR to discuss these stories and more.

It's been a whirlwind week for former President Trump - he announced his third run for the White House, faced backlash from fellow Republicans after their midterm performance, a special counsel has been appointed to oversee two criminal probes he's involved in, and now his Twitter account has been reinstated. Twitter banned his account after inciting an insurrection at the Capitol on January 6. The question now is if he'll use it.Plus, a new generation is poised to lead House Democrats after Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she'll step down from leadership after two decades.And voters say their top priority is inflation, but House Republicans are gearing up to use their majority to investigate Biden's family and their financial dealings.On today's panel: CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson, Jonathan Swan of Axios, CNN's Manu Raju and Margaret Talev of Axios.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden and former Presidents Obama and Trump all hit the campaign trail in Pennsylvania ahead of the state's critical Senate contest in what's shaping up to be one of the most hotly-contested midterm elections in recent memory. While Republicans are favored to win a majority in the House of Representatives, Senate control could come down to the Pennsylvania voters' pick for Senate.Plus, Trump makes a not-so-subtle jab at FL Gov. DeSantis. Could these once-allies soon become 2024 rivals?And after boosting his television career, Oprah makes it clear Dr. Mehmet Oz is not her favorite thing in Pennsylvania's Senate race.On today's panel: CNN's David Chalian, CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson, CNN's Kasie Hunt and CNN's Manu Raju.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Reports claim documents seized from Mar-a-Lago contained another country's nuclear secrets. Plus, President Biden takes his message to voters as the midterm campaign heats up. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Nia-Malika Henderson of CNN, Devlin Barrett of The Washington Post, Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Dasha Burns of NBC News to discuss these stories and more.

50 years of federal abortion rights ended on Friday. As many states move to restrict abortion procedures in the aftermath of one of the most consequential Supreme Court decisions in history, we turn to our panel of Nia-Malika Henderson of CNN, Zolan Kanno-Youngs of the New York Times, Leigh Ann Caldwell of the Washington Post and Josh Gerstein of Politico.

President Biden attempts to combat vaccine misinformation, but Covid-19 cases continue to rise across the U.S. Plus, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy speaks on 1/6 select committee. And, a decision on infrastructure is expected to come this Monday. CNN's John King hosts On today's show: CNN's Lauren Fox, Nia-Malika Henderson, Melanie Zanona, Arlette Saenz, Infectious Diseases Professor Dr. William Schaffner, Rachael Bade, and Kathleen Hall JamiesonTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Breaking: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi handpicks eight members to the committee in charge of investigating the Capitol insurrection. A standout among those selected? Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney. Plus, the Supreme Court upholds Arizona's restrictive voting laws giving states a wide latitude in setting voting rules. And, President Biden in Surfside, Florida to meet with victims’ grieving families. On today's show: CNN's Jessica Schneider, Paula Reid, Melanie Zanona, Kaitlan Collins, Phil Mattingly, Nia-Malika Henderson and Jamie Gangel; CNN Legal Analysts Laura Coates and Elliot Williams; Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate; Lisa Lerer of The New York Times; and NPR's Tamara Keith.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Supreme Court rejects another challenge to the Affordable Care Act, leaving the Obama-era healthcare law in place. Plus, President Biden returns from a fence-mending trip abroad only to face big Democratic tensions over stalled domestic priorities. And, President Biden is poised to make Juneteenth a national holiday today, but despite all Senators voting for the bill, 14 House Republicans voted against it. On today’s show: CNN’s Joan Biskupic, Jeremy Diamond and Nia-Malika Henderson; Paul Kane of The Washington Post; Margaret Talev of Axios; and Catherine Lucey of The Wall Street JournalTo 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

George Floyd’s family is in Washington today to meet with President Biden and Democratic and Republican members of Congress, as lawmakers report progress on police reform legislation. GOP leaders finally condemn Marjorie Taylor Greene – five days after her appalling comments comparing mask mandates to the Holocaust. Plus, a big announcement on the Covid vaccine for kids, the Secretary of State is in the Mideast to meet with Israeli and Palestinian leaders, and a date is set for a Biden-Putin summit. Today's panelists: CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson and Tarini Parti with The Wall Street Journal Also on the program: CNN's Omar Jimenez and Kaitlan Collins, along with Black Voters Matter Co-Founder LaTosha Brown, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamond, and Dr. Leana WenTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A choice for Senate Republicans: pursue the truth, or give Donald Trump another pass. The bipartisan Jan. 6 Commission appears doomed to fail, despite passing the House. Israel’s Cabinet convenes to discuss a possible ceasefire a day after President Biden nudged Prime Minister Netanyahu to stop attacking Gaza. Biden is said to be losing patience with the Israeli leader. And new reporting on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s future and how much longer she plans to wield the gavel. Today’s panelists: CNN’s Nia-Malika Henderson and The Washington Post’s Seung Min Kim Also on the program: CNN’s Lauren Fox, Kaitlan Collins, Nic Robertson, Manu Raju and Kara Scannell, along with former CDC Director Dr. Thomas FriedenTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Dana Bash is in for John King today. President Biden addresses the cyberattack that sparked fuel shortages on the East Coast and says the administration does not believe the Russian government was involved in the attack. And some GOP members question the 2020 election results just hours after House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy says no one is questioning Biden’s presidential win. On today's show: CNN's Phil Mattingly, Nia-Malika Henderson, Manu Raju, and Paula Reid. Also on today's program: POLITICO’s Melanie Zanona and Intelligence Committee Chairman, Sen. Mark Warner.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

New CNN reporting shows a growing number of potential primary challenges to Cheney over her House seat, many of them supporters of former President Trump. Plus, President Biden heads to Louisiana to sell his jobs plan, while his press secretary says more Americans are focused on covid and the economy than what’s happening at the U.S. Southern border. And a college student uses Tik Tok and Instagram to educate students about the covid vaccine. On today's program: CNN's Manu Raju, Nia-Malika Henderson, Gabby Orr, Kaitlan Collins and Ariane de Vogue. Also on today's show: Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, Covid Campus Coalition Founder Jordan Tralins, and Annette Anderson from Johns Hopkins Center for Safe & Healthy Schools.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden wants to usher in a new era of activist government, and is proposing trillions of dollars in spending over the next 10 years. Now he must push his plans through a divided Congress. Plus, former President Trump's allies are on high alert after Rudy Giuliani's home and office are raided and investigators seized his electronics. And public health officials say it's time for the CDC to relax its guidelines for vaccinated Americans, and for President Biden to start modeling what a return to normalcy can look like. On today's roundtable: CNN's Phil Mattingly, Jonathan Martin of the New York Times, CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson; Anna Palmer of Punchbowl News; CNN Legal Analyst Carrie Cordero and CNN Medical Analyst Doctor Jonathan Reiner.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

In this hour Stephen Henderson talks about the Derek Chauvin trial. First with a look at the strategy and procedure of the trial with Barb McQuade, Law Professor at the University of Michigan and former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan and then CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson joins as well.

For millions of Americans the climate crisis is a reality affecting their lives every day. Now, with the massive Covid relief package through Congress, the next challenge for the Biden administration is an immense infrastructure and climate bill. But in the meantime, the President has already begun implementing his agenda. In this episode, Nia-Malika Henderson is joined by climate policy expert and Harvard Law professor Jody Freeman to explain the new administration’s bold policies, political tension, and ambitious goals.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden promised to deliver solutions to America’s centuries-old struggle for racial equity. But many are asking: can he achieve real change? As Black History Month draws to a close, Nia-Malika Henderson is joined by White House Senior Adviser Cedric Richmond to discuss the policies, pitfalls, and promises of the Biden administration’s racial equity agenda. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she believes the democrats have a "very strong argument" for the Senate Parliamentarian to rule to keep the $15 minimum wage provision in the coronavirus relief package. Plus, partisan fights on Capitol Hill over who gets to serve on the 9-11 style commission that will investigate the January 6th riots. And will U.S. coronavirus cases spike again in March due to the spread of variants? On today's program: CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson, Shimon Prokupecz and Vanessa Yurkevich. Plus POLITICO's Melanie Zanona, Caitlin Rivers from Johns Hopkins University, and Votebeat's Jessica Huseman.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

As the Biden administrations aims to restore America’s global standing, managing the relationship with China will likely be their biggest challenge, but one that could also present new opportunities. In this episode, Nia Malika-Henderson speaks with a leading expert on Chinese policy, Dr. Elizabeth Economy, to break down how and why President Biden’s foreign policy and his approach to China differ from former President Trump’s, and what lies ahead for US-China relations under this new administration. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The promise of unity and a return to normalcy were at the heart of President Biden’s pitch to the American people. But this push for unity is facing early tests, from passage of a Covid relief bill to the impeachment trial of former President Trump. This week, David Chalian and Nia Malika-Henderson are joined by former Senator Doug Jones to discuss the need for unity, as part of our series looking at the biggest policy goals and challenges facing the administration in its first 100 days.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

On the day the House is set to vote on whether to strip committee assignments from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after making a series of controversial comments, the Republican congresswoman went to the House floor to defend herself...and to talk about some regrets. On today's show: CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson and Manu Raju. Note: Today's program was abbreviated due to the White House Briefing. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden reverses Trump's transgender military ban and reinstates covid-19 travel restrictions, as the Senate prepares for the impeachment trial. Plus, the Justice Department watchdog announces an investigation into whether any DOJ officials aided Trump in overturning the 2020 election. And former Texas Republican Congressman Will Hurd joins to talk about the future of the GOP post-Trump, as a Key Republican senator announcing he won't run for re-election. On today's show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Manu Raju, Nia-Malika Henderson, Jessica Schneider and Barbara Starr. Also joining us-Maggie Haberman of the New York Times; Josh Dawsey from the Washington Post; and former Texas Republican Congressman Will Hurd.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Normalcy returns to Washington as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are sworn into office. But is a smooth inauguration a sign of things to come or is there a bumpy road ahead? In this episode, David Chalian and Nia Malika-Henderson are joined by CNN’s Wolf Blitzer to walk through the momentous inauguration and the early challenges facing the Biden administration. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The word “unprecedented” gets thrown around a lot these days. But how else do you describe a country still reeling from an attack on the Capitol building and impeaching the President for a second time while it prepares for an inauguration? In this episode, David Chalian and Nia Malika-Henderson are joined by CNN Washington Correspondent Ryan Nobles to explain what comes next - now that the President is impeached - what it means for the country, the Republican party, and President-elect Biden. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Trump is facing bipartisan calls for his resignation after he incited a riot at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday that led to 5 deaths, including a Capitol Police officer. Now, with a week and a half until President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, Trump may face a fast-tracked, second impeachment. Plus, two freshman lawmakers from opposite ends of the aisle reflect on their harrowing first week in Washington and what Congress should focus on as it moves forward. And, in response to skyrocketing coronavirus cases and deaths, Biden says he will expedite vaccinations when he takes office. On today's show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Phil Mattingly and Jonathan Martin of the New York Times; Democratic Congressman Mondaire Jones of New York; CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report; South Carolina Republican Rep. Nancy Mace; Brown University School of Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish Shah.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The siege of the US Capitol by a Trump-supporting mob was four years in the making and completely preventable – yet still shocked the nation. In this episode, David Chalian and Nia-Malika Henderson are joined by CNN Reporter Donie O’Sullivan who was at the Capitol speaking to rioters on Wednesday, to discuss how the President instigated the violence, the depths of the misinformation his supporters believe, and what this means for the future of American politics.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Coronavirus dominated every aspect of life in 2020 including reshaping the political landscape. In this episode, David Chalian and Nia-Malika Henderson discuss how the pandemic changed politics this year and how it will impact Joe Biden's presidency. Plus, CNN Correspondent Stephanie Elam takes you inside the vaccine trial she’s participating in and tells you how one of Biden’s biggest challenges will be convincing vulnerable communities to take the vaccine. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Despite the President’s tantrums, President-elect Joe Biden’s transition marches on. In this episode, Nia-Malika Henderson is joined by former Obama Adviser and the host of CNN’s The Axe Files podcast, David Axelrod, to explain the successes so far and challenges remaining for Biden’s transition. Plus, CNN Washington Correspondent Ryan Nobles joins from the campaign trail in Georgia to talk about how the state’s key Senate runoff races are the biggest question marks hanging over the Biden administration. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Bakari is joined by CNN Senior Political Reporter Nia-Malika Henderson to talk about the importance of local news (3:24), how Obama's legacy continues to influence campaigns today (10:38), who Biden has picked for his cabinet so far (15:52), and what she has learned from covering Trump (24:57). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Nia-Malika Henderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his first interview to air since the official transition began, President-elect Joe Biden sat down to set expectations about his administration. Nia-Malika Henderson explains the tough job Biden will have appeasing progressives while making room for Republicans. Plus, the Republican in-fighting wages on in Georgia, and finally, President Trump weighs the possibility of pardoning former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Trump is trying to block the transition of power and his refusal to accept the election results poses a danger to the country. In this week's episode, Nia-Malika Henderson and David Chalian discuss the impact of an undermined presidential transition and the challenges President-elect Biden will face as he begins to lead the nation. Plus, top Republican election lawyer and CNN contributor Benjamin Ginsberg joins to discuss Trump’s baseless legal battle.     To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

This isn't your typical episode of Politically Sound... but this hasn't been your typical election. In this mini-episode, Nia Malika Henderson gives you an update on where the things stand in the race for the Presidency as focus turns to razor thin margins in a few key states. Tune in tomorrow for a more in-depth episode! To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

November 3rd isn’t going to be like any election night you’ve ever seen. In this week's episode, Nia-Malika Henderson and David Chalian set your expectations for the biggest night in politics and walk you through what to watch for as the results come in. Plus, have you ever wondered what happens to your ballot after it's cast? Kristen Holmes takes us through the life of a ballot in the key swing county of Erie, Pennsylvania. Let us know what you think of the show: cnn.com/podsurvey   To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

It will take at least 270 electoral votes for a presidential candidate to win the election, and the race is almost certain to come down to a handful of battleground states. In this week's episode, Nia-Malika Henderson and David Chalian map out the different paths to 270 for both President Trump and Vice President Biden. Plus, CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan explains how disinformation campaigns have evolved since 2016. Let us know what you think of the show: cnn.com/podsurvey  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The next president isn't all that will be on the ticket - and on the line - on November 3rd. In this week's episode, Nia-Malika Henderson and David Chalian give the state of play of "down-ballot" races and dig deep on the battle for control of the House and Senate. Plus, Fredreka Schouten, who covers money in politics, takes you inside Democratic candidates' mammoth fundraising hauls and what's fueling their windfall.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The health of the President has put the fight over health care front and center during this election. One week after announcing his coronavirus diagnosis, President Trump is promising Americans the same world class care he received while pushing to get rid of the Affordable Care Act. In this week's episode, Nia-Malika Henderson and David Chalian examine how coronavirus pandemic places added importance on health care in the 2020 election. Plus, Dr. Chris T. Pernell’s story of losing her father to Covid-19 and the impact of downplaying the virus. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The President is waging an unprecedented war on the integrity of the election process...and his tactics could very well could work. In this week's episode, Nia-Malika Henderson and David Chalian explore the President’s strategy to systematically undermine the election results through baseless claims of fraud and voter intimidation. Plus, CNN Chief Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin outlines the legal scenarios that may decide the final outcome.  (Recorded on October 1, 2020)  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The end of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's remarkable life is now the beginning of a political maelstrom. In this week's episode, Nia-Malika Henderson and Dana Bash break down the politics of a new Supreme Court pick. Plus, CNN Supreme Court Reporter Ariane De Vogue explains what's at stake for Americans if a more conservative Supreme Court takes on challenges like immigration, healthcare, abortion...and maybe even the election itself.   To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Joe Biden has built his campaign around the idea that "character is on the ballot." But after yet another week of bombshells about the President's leadership…do voters actually care? In this week's episode, David Chalian and Nia-Malika Henderson break down what the revelations about the President's character and handling of the coronavirus pandemic in Bob Woodward's new book "Rage" mean for the 2020 election. Plus, CNN Anchor Brianna Keilar tells you about her experience as a military spouse and what the President's comments about the military say about his character.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Turn out the noise and tune into what's politically sound. Hosted by David Chalian and Nia-Malika Henderson. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Even as America’s coronavirus case count rises to record levels, President Trump is in denial – and trying to shift the focus off his administration’s response. Plus, Joe Biden takes a double-digit lead, as the president’s reelection campaign tries for a reset. And America loses a legend – John Lewis, civil rights icon and long-serving member of Congress, passes away at 80. On today’s show: House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn; Miami Mayor Francis Suarez; Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Institute and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University; Dan Balz of the Washington Post; and CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, Nia-Malika Henderson, and Van Jones.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Democratic race moves west to Nevada, with Bernie Sanders feeling confident - and moderates increasingly concerned there's a new frontrunner in town. Plus, with Michael Bloomberg on the rise, his record on race is increasingly coming under scrutiny And the post-acquittal president - Trump crosses another line, and this time, even his own attorney general asks him to pump the brakes. Nia-Malika Henderson in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Lisa Lerer with the New York Times, CNN's Phil Mattingly, Tarini Parti with the Wall Street Journal, and Axios' Margaret Talev.

A defining moment of the Trump Presidency - Iran's top general killed in a U.S. airstrike. With Iran now vowing revenge, what happens next as tensions escalate in the Mideast? Plus, less than a month until Iowa votes. Will foreign policy now take center stage in the 2020 race? And an impeachment impasse. As Congress returns from the holidays, there's still no date for President Trump's trial. Nia-Malika Henderson in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Margaret Talev of Axios, Politico's Heather Caygle, CNN's Abby Phillip, and the Washington Post's Josh Dawsey and Dan Lamothe. Plus exclusive reporting on the ground in Tehran from CNN's Fred Pleitgen.

There's no turning back now. Speaker Nancy Pelosi instructed her House colleagues to draft articles of impeachment. What will those articles look like? Will obstruction of justice related to the Mueller investigation play a role? Plus, Pelosi has a heated exchange with a reporter about whether or not she hates President Trump. CNN political director David Chalian previews the consequential days ahead with CNN senior political reporter Nia-Malika Henderson and CNN legal analyst Michael Zeldin.

Impeachment enters a critical new phase, as Democrats claim they have the upper hand - and the president calls it a scam. Plus - Joe Biden's Iowa campaign shifts into high gear, with a message for his 2020 rivals: he's not going anywhere. And Elizabeth Warren's summer surge gives way to a winter reckoning. Nia-Malika Henderson in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Lisa Lerer of the New York Times, Axios' Margaret Talev, and the Washington Post's Seung Min Kim and Dan Balz. Plus CNN military and diplomatic analyst retired Rear Adm. John Kirby.

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.

Businessman and U.S. Presidential candidate Tom Steyer answers questions during a live town hall moderated by CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson at The Novo in Los Angeles.

Democrats are moving forward with their impeachment probe at light speed - interviewing a former U.S. ambassador at the heart of the Ukraine scandal and issuing a flurry of subpoenas last week - with multiple depositions planned in the days ahead. Plus, two days to go until the CNN-New York Times Democratic Debate. Is Elizabeth Warren ready for the onslaught coming her way? And can Bernie Sanders reassure voters he's healthy enough to be president? And as the situation in northern Syria deteriorates, some of President Trump's top allies in Congress are furious over his decision to withdraw U.S. troops - and leave America's Kurdish allies at the mercy of a rapidly expanding invasion by Turkey. Nia-Malika Henderson in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Julie Pace of the Associated Press, the Wall Street Journal's Tarini Parti, and Rachael Bade and Josh Dawsey of the Washington Post. Plus live reporting on the ground in Syria from CNN's Nick Paton Walsh.

Will a White House insider turn on Trump? Special guest and former Nixon White House counsel John Dean thinks so as he compares the current impeachment drama to the Watergate era. CNN's law enforcement analyst Josh Campbell fills in as guest host. He's joined by Dean and CNN's senior political reporter Nia-Malika Henderson to talk through the impeachment headlines of the day, including new public polling, a high-profile addition to the Trump defense team, and the White House's scathing letter declaring it won't cooperate with the inquiry.

The Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee says President Trump "betrayed his oath of office and sacrificed our national security" after the White House releases a rough transcript of his July 25th conversation with the president of Ukraine. We break down all the aftermath with our panel: CNN's Jeff Zeleny and Nia-Malika Henderson, Karoun Demirjian with the Washington Post, and Margaret Talev with Axios. Also on today's show: CNN's Pamela Brown, Evan Perez, Manu Raju, and CNN Legal Analyst Michael Zeldin.

It's Friday. Sam is swimming through the latest in shutdown and border wall news with help from NBC White House correspondent Geoff Bennett and CNN senior political reporter Nia-Malika Henderson. Race is seemingly absent from that debate, even though it's a big predictor of voter attitudes on immigration. Plus, why BuzzFeed writer Anne Helen Petersen dubbed millennials the "burnout generation."

President Trump warns a government shutdown could happen, while Paul Ryan scrambles to get fellow Republicans on board with a short-term plan to keep the doors open. And the President's chief of staff John Kelly is under fire, after saying Trump's campaign pledge for a border wall was "uninformed" and that Mexico won't pay for it. Join Nia-Malika Henderson and the panel.

Arizona's junior senator Jeff Flake calls out President Trump, his fellow Republican, for his attacks on the press - and the White House says Flake just wants attention. Plus, Steve Bannon makes a deal to sit down with Bob Mueller's team. Join Nia-Malika Henderson and the panel.

President Trump now says he wants immigrants from "everywhere", as the firestorm over his vulgar comments continues. And Steve Bannon testifies to the House Intel committee amid reports he is subpoenaed - by Bob Mueller. Join Nia-Malika Henderson and the panel.

President Trump says it not once, not twice - but eight times: there was no collusion. But Mueller and Congress have yet to weigh in. And the White House touts an economic poll that gives credit to ... former President Obama? Join Nia-Malika Henderson and the panel.

President Trump reminds us all that he is ratings gold, touting the "reviews" from his mind-boggling immigration meeting. And Steve Bannon gets booted from Breitbart ... will he ever get back into Trump's good graces? Join Nia-Malika Henderson and the panel.

An unprecedented look inside what would be a usually private meeting between President Trump and a bipartisan group of lawmakers. And a top Senate Democrat releases transcripts from a hearing with the co-founders of Fusion GPS. Join Nia-Malika Henderson and the panel.

A source close to Attorney General Jeff Sessions says President Donald Trump tried to stop Sessions from recusing himself from the Russia investigation. Plus, the author of an explosive book about Trump says the book is accurate, despite the White House's attacks. Join Nia-Malika Henderson and the panel.

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders faced a second day of questions about the revelations in the new book by Michael Wolff. Sanders called the book "complete fantasy" and characterized it as "sad" and "pathetic". She also downplayed President Trump's relationship with former adviser Steve Bannon, saying the two "were never particularly close". Join Nia-Malika Henderson and panel.

In a new book by Michael Wolff, former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon calls the 2016 Trump Tower meeting "treasonous". The bombshell book also reveals details of the wild first year of Donald Trump's presidency. Trump is firing back claiming that Bannon "lost his mind". Join Nia-Malika Henderson and the panel.

Day two of 2018 and President Donald Trump is tweeting about Iran, North Korea, Pakistan and so much more. He's also focused on his aggressive legislative agenda for the new year. Join Nia-Malika Henderson and our panel.

This week on Unorthodox: Broad City skewers Birthright. Our Jewish guest is literary agent and author Betsy Lerner, whose latest book, The Bridge Ladies, tells the story of the women in her mother’s bridge group, which has been meeting weekly for 50 years. Our Gentile of the Week is CNN political reporter Nia-Malika Henderson, who covers the 2016 election with a special focus on identity politics, exploring the dynamics of demographics, race and religion.  We love to hear from you! Email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com. Sign up for our weekly newsletter at http://bit.ly/UnorthodoxPodcast. Come see us live at the American Hebrew Academy in Greensboro, North Carolina, on May 16. This episode of Unorthodox is brought to you by Harry’s. Stop overpaying for a great shave. Go to Harrys.com and enter the code UNORTHODOX at checkout for $5 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vice presidential candidates – from the most honorable to the least. Plus, a Reagan-Bush economist says the rich should pay more taxes. Mark Shriver Forty years ago, Sargent Shriver – a man for all seasons – was selected to run for vice president. Today, we talk with one of his sons, Mark, who has written a biography of the man he calls “a warrior for peace.” And he offers some poignant and funny stories. http://www.savethechildren.net/ Bruce Bartlett Now that Republicans have swallowed the Kool-Aid of low taxes as a cure for everything, we hear from an adviser to GOP leaders from Ron Paul to George Bush. Economist Bruce Bartlett explains the obvious – that if we don’t raise taxes on the wealthy, the rest of us have to pay more. http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/author/bruce-bartlett/ Nia Malika Henderson Bill Press interviews the Washington Post’s Nia Malika Henderson about Paul Ryan’s “blatant untruths.” http://www.billpressshow.com/ http://www.washingtonpost.com/nia-malika-henderson/2011/03/04/ABbisxN_page.html

Ohio looks good for Obama, income looks bad under Republicans, the House GOP looks like “monstrous” cynics. Eric Kearney Eric Kearney is the minority leader in Ohio’s state Senate, and he is very optimistic that once voters take a close look at his record and see the jobs start returning, they will again put Ohio in the Obama column this fall. http://www.erickearney.com/ Tim Noah Tim Noah is an essayist and author whose latest book examines the growing economic inequality in America over the past 33 years. He attributes it to the deregulation of Wall Street, the decline of the middle class, and, no surprise, Republican presidents. http://www.timothynoah.com/ Gerry Connolly Bill Press and Washington Post reporter Nia Malika Henderson talk with Gerry Connolly, a Democratic Congressman from Virginia, who describes how the House Republicans are “playing with the U.S. economy.” http://connolly.house.gov/

House Democrats elect a new, historic leadership team as Republicans disagree over who should lead as they take power. Plus, the Jan. 6 committee weighs whether to make criminal referrals to the Justice Department. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Nia-Malika Henderson of CNN, Michael C. Bender of The New York Times, Weijia Jiang of CBS News and Asma Khalid of NPR to discuss these stories and more.