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Each weekday, Dana Bash and a panel of well-sourced reporters bring you the most important political stories of the day. On the weekend, Manu Raju kicks off CNN's Sunday morning political programming with Inside Politics Sunday. Dana and Manu get...

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

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Episodes
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Redistricting Battles and Trumpland Challenges

5/10/2026
Can the GOP maintain their edge with a new wave of gerrymandering? Is the anti-Trump sentiment enough to swing the House? Dive into the political battle with Inside Politics as Manu Raju talks to top analysts and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:42:28

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Dems Virginia Gerrymander in Jeopardy

5/8/2026
We begin today's show with a huge defeat for Democrats in the redistricting war initiated by Republicans last year in Texas. The Virginia supreme court struck it down yesterday on a technicality, just one day after Tennessee's governor signed into law a new Republican gerrymander that breaks up the only majority Black district in that state. With Louisiana, Alabama and South Carolina all trying to change their maps, where does that leave things nationwide as we head toward this fall's crucial midterms? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:43:33

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Playing the Waiting Game

5/7/2026
The US is expecting to hear any minute now whether Iran will agree to its latest ceasefire proposal. As he waits for a response, President Trump is meeting with Brazilian president Luiz Lula da Silva. Those talks will likely focus on trade, but we do expect Trump to take questions from reporters on Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:43:41

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Remembering Ted Turner

5/6/2026
Ted Turner, the titan who founded and built CNN, transforming how the world experiences the events that shape our lives, passed away today at the age of 87. We take a look back at his extraordinary life and legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:47:40

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Trump: Ceasefire Holds

5/5/2026
President Trump and Defense Secretary say the ceasefire with Iran is holding. The panel discusses this, as well as the president’s downplaying gas costs reaching an average $4.48 per gallon. Candidates in the California Governor’s race debate tonight. Plus, the DOJ demands the names of the 2020 election workers in Fulton County, GA and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:43:11

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UAE: Iran Opens Fire

5/4/2026
Confusion over who controls the Strait of Hormuz. With six months until the Midterm elections, the panel discusses the state of the GOP as President Trump’s approval falls to 35%. Plus, Trump’s Indiana revenge tour and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:43:11

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Countdown to Midterms: Power Shifts and Key Issues

5/3/2026
Manu Raju and panelists examine a tough midterm landscape for Donald Trump amid low approval ratings and Democratic polling advantages, while unpacking a Supreme Court ruling limiting the Voting Rights Act and its expected long-term impact on redistricting and polarization. They also discuss how abortion and health care could shape races again, shifts in a key Maine Senate contest after Janet Mills steps aside, and interview Michigan candidate Mallory McMorrow on campaign controversies. The show also covers California’s open governor primary and debate over funding a proposed White House ballroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:43:06

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Vietnam-Level Opposition as the War With Iran Hits 60 Days

5/1/2026
Vietnam-level opposition, as the war in Iran hits 60 days, a new poll shows the backlash is surging. A new poll shows 61% of Americans think the war with Iran is a mistake. The panel discusses the opposition to the war. We listen in as President Trump talks to reporters on the South Lawn, as he heads to Florida. Plus, John King travels to Ohio in his latest installment of All Over The Map and Patrick Svitek reports on the GOP race for Senate in Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:50:58

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Hegseth on The Hill

4/30/2026
Dana Bash follows along as Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee. The average price of gas jumped $.07 last night to $4.30, the highest price since July of 2022. Plus, President Trump reminds his nomination of Dr. Casey Means for surgeon general and nominates Dr. Nicole Saphier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:14

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Hegseth Testifies For First Time Since Start of Iran War

4/29/2026
Manu Raju follows breaking news on several fronts, starting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dan Kane fielding questions from long lawmakers for the first time since the war with Iran started. The Supreme Court quickly eclipsed that high stakes hearing with a ruling that could reshape the battle for the house. Their six-three decision narrows a core piece of the Voting Rights Act, and could make it easier for GOP controlled states to draw maps that eliminate majority - minority districts. The case centers on two majority black districts in Louisiana, one of which state Republicans sought to eliminate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:50:53

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Pomp, Circumstance And High-Stakes Diplomacy

4/28/2026
As today's show gets underway, President Trump and King Charles have just walked into the Oval Office. Their private meetings comes amid significant tension between the US and UK, particularly over the war in Iran. And that prompts the question: Can the King help mend the fraying "special relationship?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:42:46

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Digging Into Cole Tomas Allen

4/27/2026
We start today with the investigation into the man suspected of opening fire at the White House Correspondents Dinner, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, who's expected to be arraigned today in Washington DC. Among the many questions about Saturday's shooting, the biggest is: How did a would-be assassin gain access to a building packed with dozens of top US leaders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:42:59

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Chaos in Washington: Inside the White House Correspondents' Dinner Incident

4/26/2026
Dive deep into the chaos that unfolded during the White House Correspondents' Dinner as we explore the shocking security breach and its implications. What went wrong, and what does this mean for future events? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:44:33

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Exclusive: Witkoff, Kushner to Pakistan for Peace Talks

4/24/2026
We start today with exclusive breaking news: Sources tell CNN that President Trump is sending US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan this weekend for new peace talks with Iran. CNN's Nic Robertson and Alayna Treene join us with the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:43:01

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Is Florida Next in Gerrymandering Battle?

4/23/2026
Following Democrats' victory in revising Virginia's congressional maps, the GOP is counting on Florida to regain an edge before the midterms. Will Governor Ron DeSantis deliver? A special legislative session is set for the Sunshine State next week. But Dems warn a Florida gerrymander attempt could actually backfire on them Republicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:42:51

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Democrats Run GOP Play, Score Big

4/22/2026
Already feeling good about their odds of winning back the House this November, Democrats' optimism is in overdrive after last night's redistricting win in Virginia. Voters there approved a new congressional map that could flip four red seats blue. The blatant gerrymandering move in Virginia, combined with a similar move in California, was designed to offset the Republican gerrymanders in Texas, Missouri and North Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:43:03

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Loyalty Test

4/21/2026
Will President Trump's fed chair pick serve the US economy or the White House? That's a key question facing senators on Capitol Hill today as Kevin Warsh, who the president nominated to replace Jerome Powell, makes his case for the job. Warsh claims he will be politically independent and won't be swayed by demands he cut interest rates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:44:15

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Dialog? Or Deadlock?

4/20/2026
We begin today with the ticking clock on the US-Iranian ceasefire. With less than 48 hours to go until the deal expires, VP JD Vance is preparing to leave for Pakistan tomorrow for another round of peace talks with Iran. One problem: An Iranian spokesperson says there's no plan for more talks. President Trump acknowledged this morning he's not sure whether the Iranians will show up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:43:36

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Gerrymandering and Grappling for Power: Inside Virginia's Political Battle

4/19/2026
Dive into the intense political landscape with Inside Politics Sunday! From Virginia's redistricting showdown to Michigan's Senate race, we examine the stakes and the strategies. Join us as we unpack what's shaping the future of American politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:42:21

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Strait of Hormuz Open

4/17/2026
The US and Iran declare the Strait of Hormuz completely open for business. Sources tell CNN a broader deal to end the war could be finalized as early as this weekend. However, there's a lot of confusion over what exactly is happening in the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:43:26