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A collection of CNN's political podcasts, featuring episodes from: CNN Inside Politics, CNN Political Briefing, State of the Union and more.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
CNN Politics connects breaking Washington developments to the legal, institutional, and electoral pressures shaping them.
CNN Politics turns fast-moving Washington stories into structured conversations about power, policy, and political consequence. Its Inside Politics editions are led by Dana Bash, with Audie Cornish filling in on some programs and Manu Raju hosting the Sunday edition.
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Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
A fast political hour that treats the arrest as part of a broader institutional story.
This hour has its core in the D.C. pipe bomber arrest in Woodbridge, Virginia, but the larger shape is the way a long-running investigation suddenly reaches Capitol Hill.
A sharp, skeptical look at immigration enforcement, pardons, and the political pressure around both.
The episode starts with ICE operations in New Orleans and Minneapolis, then uses that backdrop to probe how far the administration's "targeted" approach really goes.
A brisk look at White House spin, Pentagon blame, and the policy questions underneath.
Inside Politics moves from Trump's affordability pitch into the Hegseth fight without losing sight of the stakes. Jeff Mason keeps the discussion pinned to command responsibility and the consequences that follow, which gives the segment more shape than a simple round of…
A grave oversight story that treats a military allegation as both a legal and political pressure test.
CNN Inside Politics frames the military strike off Venezuela as a question of oversight, legality, and presidential power. Dana Bash keeps the focus on the alleged second strike, the Pentagon's explanation, and the pressure building on Republicans, who are only now pressing for…
A grim political hour that turns one shooting into a wider test of immigration, power, and House control.
The hour follows President Trump's promised immigration crackdown after the Washington, D.C. shooting that left one National Guard member dead and another in critical condition.
A brisk look at a shooting, the suspect's background, and the political fallout.
The episode opens with the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington and then widens quickly to the suspect's reported work with the U.S. government in Afghanistan and the political fight that follows.
A brisk, skeptical look at congressional pressure, Mark Kelly, and the politics of federal power.
CNN Inside Politics follows the Trump administration's push to investigate critics in Congress, after six Democrats came under federal scrutiny over a video urging service members to refuse illegal orders.
A brisk war-and-Washington hour that treats the peace talk as a political test, not a conclusion.
CNN Inside Politics opens with the White House saying Russia and Ukraine are on the verge of a peace deal, then keeps returning to the harder question of what Moscow actually wants.
Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson debate Canadian politics, from Alberta separatism to Ottawa's bureaucracy.
Robert Evans, Katie Stoll, and Cody Johnston build fake conspiracies and mock right-wing media.
Jonah Goldberg's literate, dry-witted arguments about politics and ideas.
This segment covers two tragic shootings: a terrorist attack in Bondi Beach, Australia, targeting the Jewish community, and a campus shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island, with updates on suspects and law enforcement actions.
This segment discusses President Trump's high rating of the economy and the disconnect with voter sentiment as he campaigns in Pennsylvania ahead of the midterm elections.
The Senate is voting on competing health care plans from Democrats and Republicans, with both expected to fail, potentially leaving millions without subsidies and no deal in sight before Christmas.
This segment discusses the release of photos by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee showing powerful individuals, including Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, in connection with Jeffrey Epstein, with CNN reporters providing context and details on the images.
This segment analyzes President Trump's inconsistent messaging on his 'Make America Affordable Again' plan during a Pennsylvania event, highlighting Republican concerns about his focus on affordability ahead of the midterms.
The Supreme Court is hearing a case that could expand presidential power to fire officials without cause, potentially overturning long-standing precedent and impacting the independence of agencies like the FTC.
This segment discusses the GOP's concerns over economic issues like affordability, Trump's disconnect from voter realities, and political developments including a Pennsylvania Republican's stance and a potential Senate run in Texas.
A CDC panel appointed by HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.
This segment discusses President Trump's immigration policies, military controversies involving defense officials, and political reactions from senators on border security and affordability issues.
This segment introduces an interview with Republican Congressman Kevin Kiley, discussing his challenges with redistricting in California, his critiques of his party, and broader political dynamics within the House Republican conference.
This episode of CNN Inside Politics covers breaking news on the arrest in the DC pipe bomb case, a controversial military strike in the Caribbean, and scandals surrounding Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
This episode of CNN Inside Politics covers breaking news on ICE raids in New Orleans and Minneapolis, Trump's racist remarks about Somali immigrants, and a presidential pardon for Congressman Henry Cuellar.
This episode of CNN Inside Politics analyzes President Trump's 2025 cabinet meeting, focusing on his false economic claims and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's defense of controversial drug interdiction strikes in the Caribbean.
This episode of CNN Inside Politics investigates allegations that a U.S.
This episode of CNN Inside Politics covers President Trump's harsh immigration crackdown following a shooting in Washington, D.C., including analysis of his social media posts and bipartisan scrutiny of the Afghan visa system.
CNN Inside Politics breaks down the DC shooting where two National Guard members were ambushed by an Afghan national who previously worked with the US government.
This episode of CNN Inside Politics covers the FBI investigation into six Democrats accused of sedition by President Trump, featuring Senator Mark Kelly's emotional response and analysis of political retaliation.
This episode of CNN Inside Politics explores the fragile Ukraine-Russia peace deal negotiations, highlighting US efforts and Russian resistance.
This episode of CNN Inside Politics covers President Trump's new health care plan to extend subsidies amid premium spikes, breaking news on Ukraine peace talks, the Pentagon's threat to court-martial Senator Mark Kelly, and the dismissal of legal cases against Jim Comey and Letitia James due to procedural errors.
This episode of CNN Inside Politics examines growing fractures within the Republican Party as Trump faces declining poll numbers and internal dissent.