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CNN Podcasts 1753 Episodes Sep 18, 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

Are GOP Candidates Ghosting Trump? 
Are GOP Candidates Ghosting Trump?  Sep 18, 2026 3084 We're 46 days until the midterm elections, and it appears at least some vulnerable Republicans have decided cozying up to the White House may not be the best strategy. The latest is GOP Senate candidate Ashley Hinson, who is skipping a rally in Iowa that VP Vance is attending. Hinson's move comes days after two other Iowa Republicans in tight House races broke with the Trump administration.  
Trump Plays Crime Card in NC 
Trump Plays Crime Card in NC  Sep 17, 2026 2593 Is President Trump trying to take the 2026 midterms back to 1988? Stumping for Senate candidate Michael Whatley in North Carolina, Trump referred to Democrat Roy Cooper as a "pro-crime politician" who's "tried to bully you into silence while they turned your cities into blood-soaked killing fields, flooded your communities with migrant criminals, destroyed your schools with gangs and drugs, and fi
Trump Boost? Or Trump Burden? 
Trump Boost? Or Trump Burden?  Sep 16, 2026 2604 President Trump is now going all in on the midterms with his cash and his time. He hits the trail tonight in North Carolina to campaign with GOP Senate candidate Michael Whatley in his race against former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper. The visit underscores a crucial challenge for Whatley. He wants to tap into Trump's pull with the GOP base, but not alienate moderates and unaffiliated voters
Patel Grilled by Senate 
Patel Grilled by Senate  Sep 15, 2026 2676 FBI Director Kash Patel fielded questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee today, and the hearing veered into some very unexpected directions, with topics swinging from election lies and violent immigration operations to ... bestiality? Meanwhile, as the Patel was testifying, President Trump was lashing out at the Supreme Court after justices bl
Road to 51 Takes a Turn 
Road to 51 Takes a Turn  Sep 14, 2026 2640 On today's show we bring you brand new CNN reporting ranking the top nine Senate seats most likely to flip. But we begin with a harrowing Saturday night on the trail for the Republican nominee for Wisconsin governor, Tom Tiffany, who was flying home from a campaign event when his small, single-engine pla
GOP's Big Spend: The Battle for Senate Control
GOP's Big Spend: The Battle for Senate Control Sep 13, 2026 2601 With just 51 days until Election Day, Inside Politics Sunday explores the GOP's ad blitz to secure their majorities. Dive into the strategy and potential impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Remembering 9/11
Remembering 9/11 Sep 11, 2026 2767 John King anchors our special coverage of the 25-year anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SCOTUS Rules Against GOP 
SCOTUS Rules Against GOP  Sep 10, 2026 2628 The Supreme Court may have just saved a Democratic House seat. After days of electoral chaos, the justices firmly rejected GOP efforts in Missouri to bring back a Republican-friendly congressional map that the state courts had blocked. Meanwhile, President Trump channeled his inner Oprah at the GOP's midterm convention last night by offer
New Poll: Key Senate Races Too Close To Call 
New Poll: Key Senate Races Too Close To Call  Sep 9, 2026 2632 Brand new CNN polling from Michigan and Maine - two battleground states that could determine which party controls Congress - reveals that the Senate races in each are statistically tied. We consult the "magic wall" with all the numbers.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
All Eyes on New Hampshire
All Eyes on New Hampshire Sep 8, 2026 2598 With just 56 days until the midterms, the economy, Iran war, and now a trade war with Canada are threatening the vulnerable Republicans. We are tracking the races, candidates and stories that could shift the balance of power. And we start today with New Hampshire, where there are competitive contests on both sides.    Learn more about your ad
Negotiating the Trump Election Challenge 
Negotiating the Trump Election Challenge  Sep 7, 2026 2564 Labor Day traditionally marks the beginning of the general election campaign - the moment when non-political junkies start tuning in. This year, it's also the turning point for President Trump, who's ramping up his personal involvement in many races. But for many Republican candidates, that presents a challenge: Can they embrace the president to win&nbs
The Midterm Showdown: Trumpapalooza and Its Impact
The Midterm Showdown: Trumpapalooza and Its Impact Sep 6, 2026 2585 Get the inside scoop on Trumpapalooza and its impact on endangered Republicans. Don't miss today's deep dive into the midterms and what's at stake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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