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CNN Inside Politics

CNN Podcasts 1753 Episodes Aug 23, 2026

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.

Episodes

Trump's Trade Turbulence and Midterm Maneuvers
Trump's Trade Turbulence and Midterm Maneuvers Aug 23, 2026 2585 Join Manu Raju and top political reporters as they analyze President Trump's grip on the GOP, the latest from Washington, and the shifting political tides. Tune into Inside Politics for the story beyond the headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Could Texas Finally Be Choosing Democrats?
Could Texas Finally Be Choosing Democrats? Aug 20, 2026 2634 There are just 75 days to go until the midterm elections. And as we turn from a bruising primary season toward the general election, the battle for control of the Senate could be changing. A brand new analysis from the Cook Political Report shows Democrats may have a new path to the Senate majority, and it runs through Texas.  Learn more
 What Last Night's Primary Results Mean 
 What Last Night's Primary Results Mean  Aug 19, 2026 2590 Florida voters deliver a powerful reminder of one of politics most enduring lessons, notably espoused by the late House Speaker Tip O'Neill: "All politics is local." Last night, Florida voters in both parties showed why O'Neill's political mantra really still holds up. Big names and big money collided with something even more powerful: ho
Key Primaries in Four States 
Key Primaries in Four States  Aug 18, 2026 2614 Voters in four states are hitting the ballot box today for key governor, House and Senate primaries in Wyoming, California, Alaska and Florida. The wildest races are - no surprise - in the Sunshine State, which has an open governor's race, a Senate seat up for grabs, and House races full of col
Trump Sides With Kim Jong Un 
Trump Sides With Kim Jong Un  Aug 17, 2026 2586 President Trump is sending a new, stark message to the world about where his loyalties lie. He ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea because of his "very good relationship with" North Korea's Kim Jong Un. This move undercuts a key American ally with tens of thousands of US troops stationed there.  &
A Summer of Democratic Division
A Summer of Democratic Division Aug 16, 2026 2563 The Democrats are reshuffling the primary calendar for 2028. What could it mean for the party’s future? Is it time for independent candidates to save the day? Tune in as we explore the potential impact on progressives and moderates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Special Bonus - Introducing: Civilian or Spy
Special Bonus - Introducing: Civilian or Spy Aug 15, 2026 86 When a Russian-born American citizen named Ilya Beloozerov is gunned down by the FBI in 2024, the authorities refuse to say why they’d killed him. CNN’s Isabelle Chapman embarks on a sprawling investigation that takes her from the Mississippi parking lot where he died to Washington, D.C. to unravel the mystery: Why did Ilya abru
Mangione Pleads Guilty 
Mangione Pleads Guilty  Aug 14, 2026 3348 Luigi Mangione just pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in connection to the 2024 murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. To file that plea, Mangione had to describe, in his own words, what happened. "I shot Mr. Thompson and he died. I knew what i was doing was illegal." Our coverage begins with CNN's Kara Scannell outside the courtroom.  &nbs
How New Inflation Data Could Impact Midterms 
How New Inflation Data Could Impact Midterms  Aug 13, 2026 2689 The midterms just got a fresh dose of inflation - not ideal for the party trying to keep control of Congress. The new numbers show signs that price pressures are easing, but only at the margins. Wholesale prices - what producers charge before those costs reach consumers - rose 4.7% over the past year. While a slowdown from June's 5.5%, that's 
The Democratic Pendulum Swings Again 
The Democratic Pendulum Swings Again  Aug 12, 2026 2590 Politicians love to say, "The only poll that counts is election day." In the last 24 hours, Wisconsin reminded us why that cliche actually matters. Last month, moderate Democrat David Crowley dropped out of the Badger State gubernatorial race. Today, he accepted his party's nomination for governor. Crowley's razor-thin vict
Another Democratic Socialism Test Today in Wisconsin 
Another Democratic Socialism Test Today in Wisconsin  Aug 11, 2026 1814 Competing visions collide in the last major test of the Democratic party's direction before November. Today, Americans in six states are hitting the polls in key primaries across the country. The biggest story is out of Wisconsin, where state Assemblywoman and Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong's upstart campaign has
Update: Battle for the Senate 
Update: Battle for the Senate  Aug 10, 2026 2597 What's more likely, a Democratic senator in Texas or a Republican senator in Georgia? We reveal results of a brand new CNN analysis pointing to nine seats that are most likely to flip. To win control of the Senate, Democrats must keep all their seats while flipping four more.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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