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In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the status of the 2024 election after the Super Tuesday primary/caucus results. Research/Resources:“A brief history of the Super Tuesday primaries” by NCC staff. Published on the National Constitution Center website February 29, 2016 and available on https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/a-brief-history-of-the-super-tuesday-primaries “Presidential election, 2024”. Published on Ballotpedia and available on https://ballotpedia.org/Presidential_election,_2024 “2024 presidential primary season was one of the shortest in the modern political era” by Drew Desilver. Published on Pew Research Center website March 7 2024 and available eon https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/03/07/2024-presidential-primary-season-was-one-of-the-shortest-in-the-modern-political-era/ “State of the Union 2024: Where Americans stand on the economy, immigration, and other key issues” by Anna Jackson. Published on Pew Research Center March 7, 2024 and available on https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/03/07/state-of-the-union-2024-where-americans-stand-on-the-economy-immigration-and-other-key-issues/ “Biden uses feisty State of the Union to contrast with Trump, sell voters on a second term” by Zeke Miller and Seung Min Kim. Published on AP News website March 8, 2024  and available on https://apnews.com/article/state-of-union-biden-gaza-ukraine-israel-1a42ff9d4ef3e0f2753e43ac8d39fc18 “Niki Haley suspends her campaign and leaves Donald Trump as the last major Republican candidate” by Steve Peoples and Meg Kinnard. Published in AP News website March 6, 2024 and available on https://apnews.com/article/nikki-haley-republican-trump-super-tuesday-losses-95ab56b68a8eefbbf04ef90f2f00ef29 “Super Tuesday takeaways: Biden and Trump momentum can't be slowed as Haley suspends her campaign” by Nicholas Riccardi and Brian Slodysko website March 6, 2024 and available on https://apnews.com/article/primary-biden-trump-democratic-republican-9b61e8faf14e471ca4f7ea2d004221f4“Super Tuesday primaries, 2024” by Ballotpedia. Published in Ballotpedia website and available on https://ballotpedia.org/Super_Tuesday_primaries,_2024 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"

Speaker Mike Johnson is learning that friends can appear in unlikely places, including the Democratic caucus. Plus, Israel and Iran bring more uncertainty to the Middle East. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Eugene Daniels of Politico, Seung Min Kim of the Associated Press, Vivian Salama of The Wall Street Journal and Graeme Wood of The Atlantic to discuss this and more.

The Supreme Court session closes with blockbuster rulings, handing conservatives victories on religious rights, the president's student loan forgiveness plan and affirmative action. Join guest moderator Lisa Desjardins, Eugene Daniels of Politico, Ariane de Vogue of CNN, Seung Min Kim of The Associated Press and John Yang of PBS NewsHour to discuss this and more.

Republicans walk away from debt ceiling talks only to say a few hours later they'd be back. Plus, the trash talk between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis heats up as the GOP presidential field grows. Join guest moderator John Yang, Kayla Tausche of CNBC, Fin Gomez of CBS News, Carl Hulseof The New York Times and Seung Min Kim of the Associated Press to discuss this and more.

The 2024 presidential race takes shape as President Biden touts his economic agenda and dueling Republican events give hopefuls a chance to sharpen their messages while also providing a look at the GOP's divide. Join guest moderator Geoff Bennett, Carl Hulse of The New York Times, Seung Min Kim of The Associated Press and Michael Scherer of The Washington Post to discuss this and more.

Hugh provides a primer on the national debt and the so-called “debt limit crisis” (it is not a crisis) and updates the FBI's role in not searching for Biden documents and other GarageGate developments with Congressmen Dan Crenshaw and Mike Gallagher, reporters Seung Min Kim and Olivia Beavers, and columnist Jim Geraghty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

After nuclear Putin's threats, President Biden issues a stark warning. Herschel Walker responds to allegations he paid for an abortion. Plus, the Supreme Court hears landmark cases in its new term. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Claudia Grisales of NPR, Jonathan Lemire of POLITICO, Seung Min Kim of The Associated Press and Ariane de Vogue of CNN to discuss these stories and more.

Over the past few months, Republican governors have shipped at least 10,000 migrants to northern cities like Washington D.C., Chicago and New York City. Then, on Wednesday about 50 migrants arrived to Martha's Vineyard after Florida's Ron DeSantis chartered a flight to the island. Democrats say it's a cynical political ploy -- but Republican leaders warn this  is just the beginning.Plus, can some GOP candidates soften their edges and appeal beyond their baseAnd why Democrats are gleeful after Senator Lindsey Graham's calls for a federal abortion ban.On today's panel: CNN's Priscilla Alvarez, Hans Nichols of Axios, CNN's Kasie Hunt, Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report, Seung Min Kim of the Associated Press.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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

Since the mass shooting in Uvalde 12 days ago, there have been at least 26 more mass shootings. Now, lawmakers on Capitol Hill are working to find solutions to the violence. This week victims and family members of recent mass shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo will testify as Congress tries to find a compromise.  Plus, the January 6 committee gears up for blockbuster hearings. Why one ex-top aide to Mark Meadows could be the star witness.  And new disclosures about Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman's health has some Democrats worried.  On today's panel: Molly Ball of Time Magazine, Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post, Hans Nichols of Axios and CNN's Melanie Zanona. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The U.S reached 1 million deaths from COVID-19 as Congress stalls over funding for the pandemic. Plus, a bill that would have protected abortion access failed to pass in the Senate. Also, former President Trump's impact is seen in GOP primary races. Join moderator Judy Woodruff, The Washington Post's Seung Min Kim, USA Today's Susan Page, and CNN's Manu Raju, to discuss these stories and more.

In an eventful week featuring an address to Congress by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the passage of a 1.5 trillion spending bill, Harry is joined by three of the country's most prominent congressional reporters — CNN chief political correspondent Dana Bash, Jon Lemire of Politico, and Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post — to assess the week of war and its portents and evaluate its impact on domestic politics. The group also discusses the upcoming confirmation hearing for Judge Jackson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

Today on Post Reports, a guide to the judges being considered to fill Justice Stephen Breyer's Supreme Court seat and make history as the first Black woman on the court. Plus, two Washington Post politics experts talk … figure skating. Read more:After Justice Stephen G. Breyer announced his plan to retire at the end of the Supreme Court's current term, all eyes turned to President Biden, who now has the chance to bolster the court's liberal minority and deliver on a major campaign promise: to nominate the first Black female justice. On today's Post Reports, White House reporter Seung Min Kim runs through the professional backgrounds and legal philosophies of three of the judges under consideration – Ketanji Brown Jackson, Leondra Kruger and J. Michelle Childs – and the challenges they could face if nominated. And later in the episode, non-sports-reporters Phil Rucker and Robert Samuels join Maggie Penman to talk about … Olympic figure skating.

The first clips of President Joe Biden's sitdown interview with NBC's Lester Holt were released Thursday night (the full video will air on Sunday's Super Bowl pregame show). Biden announced that his shortlist of potential nominees to replace Justice Stephen Breyer is down to four. Biden: “I've taken about four people and done the deep dive on them — meaning thorough background checks, and to see if there's anything in the background that would make them not qualified.” Also: “​​I think whomever I pick will get a vote from the Republican side for the following reason: I'm not looking to make an ideological choice here.”  And WaPo's Seung Min Kim has a look at the status of Biden's SCOTUS selection process.  Listen to Playbook Deep Dive: The Gen X activists upending Democratic politics Raghu Manavalan is the Host of POLITICO's Playbook. Jenny Ament is the Senior Producer of POLITICO Audio.

With the losses piling up, is it time for Joe Biden to hit reset on his Presidency? Plus, the administration announces a new testing plan, but is it too late to stop the surge? And, Donald Trump versus the GOP establishment. On today's panel: Toluse Olorunnipa of the Washington Post, CNN's Melanie Zanona, Margaret Talev of Axios, the Washington Post's Seung Min Kim, CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Jonathan Reiner. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

As the Omicron surge continues, the U.S. is now averaging nearly 200,000 new Covid cases per day, and the biggest concern, with New Year's Eve celebrations around the corner - will a spike in hospitalizations and death come next? Plus, President Biden closes out his first year in office where he began, with his giant rewrite of the American social safety net still unfinished. Senator Cardin says the Democrats are "open" to breaking Build Back Better into stand-alone bills, but will this be enough to stop their infighting? And with Covid clashes, shouting matches on the House floor and videos depicting the murder of a colleague, the mood at the Capitol is toxic. Is civility over in Washington? On today's show: Infectious disease expert Professor William Haseltine, Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post, CNN's Eva Mckend, CNN's John Harwood, CNN's Ryan Noble and CNN's Lucy Kafanov. Hosted by Phil Mattingly, in for John King. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Here I Stand by Roland Bainton Christ & Civilization by Rohn W. Robbins “Biden says Pope Francis called him a good Catholic and said he should keep receiving Communion,” by Chico Harlan, Seung Min Kim, and Michelle Boorstein, The Washington Post, 10/29/2021 “Joe Biden’s Vatican Meeting With Pope Francis Runs Into Overtime,” by Josh Boak, […]

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin are set to meet in Delaware with President Biden today to hammer out the final details of the Democrats' sprawling social spending bill. The White House aims to hold a vote in the coming days before Biden travels abroad for a climate conference. Plus, Virginia voters say jobs and education are among their top priorities. Republicans believe that means momentum is on their side, but Democrats are bringing in their heavy hitter- former President Obama, Vice President Harris and Stacey Abrams.in the final stretch of the Virginia governor race. And younger kids may be eligible for the Covid vaccine within weeks. How many will get the shot? On today's panel: The Cook Political Report's Amy Walter, Zolan Kanno-Youngs of the New York Times, the Washington Post's Seung Min Kim, Molly Ball of Time Magazine, CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A couple of Senate Democrats are playing hardball with some of their party's agenda for this legislative session. Plus, the Senate and House passed a short-term spending bill yesterday, ahead of a midnight deadline which would have shut down the government. On Today's Show:Seung Min Kim, White House reporter for The Washington Post, discusses the latest news and what happens next.

On Thursday, the Senate and House passed a short-term spending bill ahead of a midnight deadline which would have shut down the government. Seung Min Kim, White House reporter for The Washington Post, discusses the latest news and what happens next.

Democrats are split as they head into a critical week on Capitol Hill: moderates and progressives can't agree on the scope or price tag of the reconciliation bill that addresses everything from climate change to paid family leave. And progressives say they'll vote down the bipartisan infrastructure bill until the reconciliation bill gets a vote. Meanwhile, the country is barreling towards a government shutdown at the end of the month. Plus, a sham election audit led by Republicans in Arizona's largest county once again confirmed President Biden's victory. So why are some Republicans calling for similar audits in other states? And the White House faces bipartisan outrage at chaos on the Southern border. On today's panel: CNN's Jeremy Diamond, Julie Hirschfeld Davis of the New York Times, Politico's Burgess Everett, Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post, CNN's Pricilla Alvarez, CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Jonathan Reiner. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A live audience interviews Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post on the big spending bills currently before Congress, what's likely to happen, and what that means for President Biden's agenda. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live

Always with a desire to be a journalist, Seung Min Kim came to Washington, D.C. after a short stint in the Garden State and has a sky-rocketing career.  Keep an eye on this extraordinary journalist who covers all the happenings between Capitol Hill and the White House.  Her work is tremendous and often you can find her on the 'tube on Sundays reporting on the latest and greatest.  Learn more about Seung Min Kim from the Washington Post this week!

The House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection will hold its first public hearing on Tuesday. The backdrop of this high-profile probe? A blow-up between Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy that ended with McCarthy pulling his appointees to the committee. Plus, a crucial week for Biden’s bipartisanship pledge: can Senate negotiators reach a final deal on infrastructure spending? And, coronavirus cases are on the rise—again. Who’s the blame for this summer surge? On today's panel: CNN’s Melanie Zanona; Lisa Lerer of The New York Times; NPR’s Asma Khalid; Seung Min Kim of The Washington Post; and CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Jonathan Reiner.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden spent his weekend playing clean up after seemingly threatening to veto the bipartisan infrastructure deal that he helped broker. His public and private statements appear to have reassured some Republicans, but the plan's future is still uncertain. Plus, a surge in violent crime across the country has the White House searching for solutions. And, it's a race between the Delta variant and vaccinations as parts of the country with the lowest vaccination rates are seeing Covid-19 cases rise. On today's panel: CNN's Phil Mattingly, Brittany Shepherd of Yahoo News, the Washington Post's Seung Min Kim, Molly Ball of Time Magazine; CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Jonathon Reiner.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

An 8-day trip nearly 50 years in the making – President Joe Biden embarks on his first foreign trip as commander-in-chief. The President leaves behind a stalled domestic agenda and faces his first summit with Vladimir Putin. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris' answer on visiting the border worries some in the White House – as she faces criticism from both sides of the aisle. On today’s show: CNN’s Arlette Saenz and Dana Bash; Seung Min Kim of The Washington Post; Lisa Lerer and Julie Hirschfeld Davis of The New York Times; and Susan Glasser of The New Yorker.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Russian hackers are accused of attacking another key American supply line. The target this time around? meat plants. Plus, the RNC is vowing to advise candidates against future presidential debates if the panel in charge doesn’t make significant changes. And, Democrats’ big win in a special House election has both parties searching for early 2022 midterm messaging clues. On today’s show: CNN’s Kaitlan Collins and Manu Raju; Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post; Zolan Kanno-Youngs of the New York Times; POLITICO’s Laura Barrón-López; former CDC Detective Dr. Seema Yasmin; and NY1's Errol Louis.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden traveled to Cleveland to press for action on infrastructure, warning that he's unwilling to rein in his ambitious proposal. Meanwhile, after weeks of negotiations the White House and Senate Republicans remain hundreds of billions of dollars apart. Plus, Memorial Day weekend marks the first "normal" holiday since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. And, as Texas is poised to be the latest GOP-led state to pass restrictive voting laws, Biden says they're an "assault on democracy." At today's roundtable: Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post, Catherine Lucey of the Wall Street Journal, Jonathon Martin of the New York Times and Yahoo News' Brittany Shepard.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Republican leader Mitch McConnell is asking fellow GOP Senators to vote against the January 6th Commission bill as a “personal favor” to him -- even as the mother of fallen Capitol Hill officer, Brian Sicknick, makes a personal appeal to 14 Republican Senators to support it. Plus, President Biden’s new mandate to the intelligence community: find out if Covid jumped from animals to humans or escaped from a Chinese lab. And Republicans release their $928 billion infrastructure counteroffer. On today’s show: CNN’s Jamie Gangel, Manu Raju, Jake Tapper, Lauren Fox, Josh Campbell, Stephanie Elam and Gabby Orr, along with Seung Min Kim of The Washington Post and infectious disease physician Dr. Monica Gandhi.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

While President Biden sells his economic relief bills, new CNN polling shows that 30% of Americans still doubt that he legitimately won enough votes to be elected. That number jumps to 70% among Republicans. Plus, who gets the credit for all the strong U.S. economic indicators-Biden or Trump? And a factcheck-is there progress at the U.S. southern border when it comes to unaccompanied migrant children? On today's show: CNN's Abby Phillip, Evan Perez, Paula Reid, Priscilla Alvarez and Donie O'Sullivan. Plus VoteBeat's Jessica Huseman, Dr. Leana Wen, Seung Min Kim with the Washington Post, and Mark Zandi of Moody's Analytics. 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

Dr. Anthony Fauci clashes again with Republican Kentucky Senator Rand Paul during congressional testimony today, this time defending wearing a mask after being fully vaccinated. Plus, President Biden and Vice President Harris will meet with Asian American leaders in Atlanta Friday after a deadly shooting devastated the community and renewed concerns about anti-Asian discrimination in the U.S. And Russian President Vladimir Putin wishes President Biden "good health" after Biden called him a "killer." On today's show: Dr. Celine Gounder, Seung Min Kim with the Washington Post, Melanie Zanona with POLITICO, global analyst Jill Dougherty, and Athens-Clarke County, GA commissioner Mariah Parker. Plus, CNN's Evan Perez and Natasha Chen. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden set to deliver his first prime-time address to the American people tonight, just hours after signing his $1.9 trillion covid relief package into law. Pus, 1 year since the World Health Organization declared a pandemic, we look at what public health officials still don't know about covid-19. And House Democrats move on to their other legislative priorities, like background checks. On today's program: CNN's Dana Bash, David Axelrod, Phil Mattingly, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, Priscilla Alvarez, and Sara Murray. Plus, Seung Min Kim with the Washington Post. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The White House-backed American Rescue Plan passed through the House early Saturday morning on a near-party line vote. Now the package heads to the Senate -- where progressives are still looking for ways to include a minimum wage boost, even after the Senate parliamentarian ruled it's not allowed in the current version of the bill. Plus, former president Donald Trump will make his first public appearance since leaving office today at CPAC, where he's expected to deliver a speech slamming President Biden and outlining his own political future. And America is about to have a third Covid-19 vaccine. Dr. Ashish Jha from Brown's School of Public Health explains why it's just as good -- and in some ways better -- as the ones currently being distributed. On today's show: CNN's Phil Mattingly and Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post; Dr. Ashish Jha from Brown's School of Public Health; Republican Strategist Scott Jennings and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report; Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs.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

President Biden says he can't get "bogged down in a lengthy negotiation" over his COVID bill after a sluggish January jobs report. Plus, Georgia Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's been "freed" after the House voted to strip her of committee assignments, and says the GOP still belongs to Donald Trump. On today's program: CNN's Phil Mattingly, Christine Romans, and Jessica Dean. Plus, Seung Min Kim with the Washington Post. Note: This program was abbreviated due to the White House briefing. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Biden Covid-19 Response Team holds their first briefing and gives an update on the vaccine distribution process. And the White House rolls out its latest executive actions, taking on climate change. On today's program: CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Phil Mattingly. Also on the program, POLITICO's Laura Barrón-López, The Washington Post's Seung Min Kim, and climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe. Show Note: Today's program was cut short by the White House 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

11 GOP Senators have joined Missouri's Josh Hawley in saying they intend to object to some states' electoral college votes when the Senate meets on Wednesday. They're joined by in this futile effort by more than 100 House Republicans, despite no credible evidence of any fraud in the presidential election. Plus, all eyes on Georgia as Tuesday's two runoff races could determine which party controls the Senate. And, outgoing Republican Senator Lamar Alexander of Tennessee reflects on his 16-year Senate career, how President Trump has changed the GOP, and says his party should "respect the result" of the election. On today's show: Julie Davis of the New York Times and the Washington Post's Seung Min Kim; Former Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leanna Wen and Executive Director of the American Public Health Association Dr. Georges Benjamin; Astead Herndon of the New York Times and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Patricia Murphy; Time Magazine's Molly Ball; outgoing Senator Lamar Alexander R-Tenn.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

In a heated Oval Office meeting Friday evening, President Trump discussed declaring martial law to overturn the election. The ideas were shot down by senior aides, but it's clear the President is still unwilling to accept last month's results. Plus, Democratic Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley offers her take on the ongoing Congressional coronavirus economic relief bill negotiations and details what she hopes to see included in the final text. And, a second coronavirus vaccine has been approved and will be available as soon as Monday. But doctors urge caution around holiday travel as the U.S. breaks records on cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the last week. On today's show: Brown University School of Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish Shah and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University; Washington Post's Seung Min Kim and Jonathan Martin of the New York Times; Democratic Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts; Obama Administration Economic Advisor Austan Goolsbee and Trump Administration Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The presidential transition is officially underway. He'll receive his first presidential intelligence briefing on Monday, days after announcing a national security team made up of longtime advisers and Obama administration veterans. For his part, President Trump continues to falsely claim mass election fraud while offering no concession. Plus, one of President Obama's top economic advisors makes his case for why Congress should pass an economic relief package before Biden takes office. And with more than 91,000 Americans hospitalized with Covid-19, hospital ERs brace for a post-Thanksgiving coronavirus surge. On today's show: Julie Davis of the New York Times and the Washington Post's Seung Min Kim; Brown University School of Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish Shah and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University, Politico's Laura Barron Lopez; former White House economic advisor Austan Goolsbee.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

President Trump has nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's seat, cementing the Court's 6-3 conservative majority. Republicans say they have the votes to confirm her before Election Day-- and before the Court hears arguments over the Affordable Care Act. And, coronavirus cases are still climbing as doctors warn Americans to brace for the fall and winter months. Plus, Pennsylvania's Lt. Gov. John Fetterman pushes back on President Trump's attacks on mail-in ballots in the crucial battleground state. On today's show: CNN's Joan Biskupic and Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post; Brown University School of Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish Shah and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University; former Democratic Governor Deval Patrick and former Republican Senator Rick Santorum; Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Congress tussles over a stimulus package with a deadline looming. A massive, deadly explosion in Beirut. It's all in our week in review. Seung Min Kim, Margaret Talev and Kat Stafford join Anthony Brooks.

A contentious debate and another primary state. The government response to coronavirus. Plus, President Trump's visit to India. The news roundtable is here. Jennifer Medina, Rep. Jim Clyburn and Seung Min Kim join David Folkenflik. 

The impeachment spotlight shifts to the Judiciary Committee. Trump at a strained NATO summit. Kamala Harris drops out of the presidential race. The roundtable weighs in on the week that was. Seung Min Kim, Jack Beatty and Vivian Salama join David Folkenflik.

Jake and Anna talk with POLITICO's Rachael Bade, Seung Min Kim and Annie Karni at a live podcast taping at Sixth and I Synagogue on Thursday. We talked about covering Congress and the White House and how President Trump has changed Washington.