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First: Kamala Harris unveils her first economic policy proposals geared to make your life less expensive. Plus: The VP heads to North Carolina as some democrats wonder if she'll be another Obama-like exception to four decades of electoral losses there. And: The White House reached out to two stars of a fictional White House. We talk to them about their new book about the famed TV show "The West Wing." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: The Trump ally behind Project 2025 is caught on tape discussing his secret work preparing for a second Trump term and saying the former president is "very supportive." Plus: President Biden and Vice President Harris will share a stage for the first time since she replaced him on the Democratic ticket. We look at their relationship headed into the Democratic convention. And: Did Donald Trump just admit defeat in the GOP's 15 year war on Obamacare? You're going to want to hear what he said yesterday about keeping the Affordable Care Act in place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Donald Trump heads to North Carolina today for a speech his advisors say focus on the economic failures of the Biden-Harris administration. Well, that's what his campaign hopes he'll focus on. Plus: Why are African American men drifting away from the Democratic party? Zolan Kanno-Youngs reports on a growing gender divide and what he calls the elephant in the room: Black men who hesitate voting for a Black woman. And: Are Republicans already laying the groundwork to claim the election is stolen? We look at some of the language Trump is using about how Harris became the nominee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Donald Trump has a new friend who happens to be the world's richest person and owner of the world's most important bullhorn. Did their conversation on X help the former president halt Kamala Harris' momentum or reinforce her case against him? Plus: New reporting on the apparent hack of the Trump campaign. We tell you who the FBI believes was responsible and the other accounts they may be targeting. And: "Better than the alternative." That's how one Pennsylvania Republican is describing his support for HaTris over trump. CNN's John King is in that must-win swing state asking voters how the change at the top of the Democratic ticket will impact their votes come November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: The Harris campaign seems to be rolling and Donald Trump is clearly taking notice, claiming the polls are wrong and her crowds are fake. He says he's the one with the wind at his back. We get the inside scoop from reporters following both campaigns. Plus: Dana goes one-on-one with JD Vance, including questions about abortion attacks on Kamala Harris and his attempt to turn the tables on Democrats calling him "weird." And: We bring you new reporting on the Gen-Z operations powering Kamala Harris' meteoric rise on social media and their plans to use viral moments to get young voters to the polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Momentous swing. The Harris-Walz ticket builds enthusiasm with a battleground blitz. As their GOP rivals sharpen attacks. Can Democrats turn momentum into votes? Plus: Back on the trail, Trump ramps up the campaign with a Montana rally as he looks to regain the spotlight from his surging opponents. Can he focus his message and regain the lead? And: Hack revealed. Trump campaign documents sent to the media by an anonymous email. And what the campaign says was a foreign hack. How will this shake up the race? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Vice President Harris is spending the weekend out West with campaign rallies in Arizona and Nevada. What's her strategy for keeping those states in the democratic column? And can she get to 270 electoral votes without them? Plus: Donald Trump tells a dramatic story about nearly dying in a helicopter crash with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. There's just one problem: Brown says it never happened. And: 50 years ago today, Richard Nixon flew off into political exile. We look at how fallout from Nixon's resignation continues to reverberate to this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: VP Kamala Harris heads to Arizona a day after holding rallies in Wisconsin and Michigan in front of two of the biggest crowds Democrats have seen in years. What about critical swing voters in these must-win states? Plus: Republicans accuse Tim Walz of lying about his military service, but we will bring you the facts on that and look more broadly at how the Trump campaign is shifting its strategy to fight the new Democratic ticket. And: Joe Biden says he's worried about a peaceful transition of power if Trump loses. Dana asks Maryland senate candidate and never-Trump Republican Larry Hogan whether he shares that concern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: The new Democratic ticket is heading to a crucial swing state where Kamala Harris hopes Tim Walz will give her a blue collar boost. Plus: Donald Trump now says he'll debate the Vice President in the "pretty near future." But can the campaigns actually agree on the details? And: The "squad" is shrinking again as Cori Bush will be the second of its members to lose a primary this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamala Harris chooses Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, capping off a whirlwind 16 days since Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race. He's a 60-year-old veteran former teacher and football coach who spent 12 years in congress. CNN's Jeff Zeleny kicks off our coverage in Philadelphia, where Walz will be formally introduced this afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Stocks are plunging as investors worry the US could be heading toward a recession. Plus: Israel is preparing for a retaliatory strike from Iran and/or Hezbollah that could come within hours. And: Kamala Harris is expected to reveal her choice for the number two spot on her at any moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Moment of truth. The VP meets behind closed doors to decide on her own VP pick. With finalist interviews happening today. Who will she choose? Plus: On offense. Trump unleashes new attacks in Georgia. But as Trump lashes out at the Republican governor, and stokes divides over race and gender. Has the momentum swung to Harris? And: Buckeye battleground. We go inside a key race that could decide control of the U.S. Senate. But is the top of the ticket helping or hurting? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: The nightmare is finally over for three Americans now back on US soil after the biggest prisoner exchange since the Cold War. We have new details on the painstaking negotiations that led to this historic agreement. Plus: Top vice presidential hopefuls are canceling their Saturday and Sunday plans. Why? Because Kamala Harris wants to meet with some one-on-one this weekend. And: What a difference two weeks makes. Dana talks to a top Trump pollster about how the campaign has transformed since the Republican convention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan are in US custody after a massive prisoner swap with Russia. It involves 26 people and seven countries. Nothing close to this has happened since the end of the Cold War. Our CNN correspondents are in place across the world working their sources and they're going to bring you all the latest details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: The Middle East is at another flashpoint as the world waits for Iran to retaliate against Israel, who it blames for killing a top Hamas leader on Iranian soil. Plus: Rapper Megan Thee Stallion helps Kamala Harris rally a boisterous crowd of nearly 10,000 people in Atlanta, but will the energy translate to votes and put Georgia back in play for Democrats? And: It's almost impossible to win the presidency without winning Michigan. And CNN is on the ground in suburban Detroit, talking to a crucial group of voters about what they think about the presidential matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Vice President Kamala Harris and her allies are rolling out a new way to describe the Republican ticket: "just plain weird." Meanwhile, Donald Trump scrambles for new attack lines against his new opponent, who's surging in the polls and raising tons of cash. Plus: Explaining that he's "got nothing against cats," Trump's VP pick JD Vance is attempting to tamp down the backlash over comments he made about "childless cat ladies" back in 2021. And: Joe Biden is pushing for sweeping changes to the Supreme Court. We bring you details on something no president has done in nearly 100 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Shock and awe. Harris consolidates support among Democrats. While Republicans mine her past comments. With just 100 days to go, can she sustain the momentum? Plus: Veepstakes. The potential picks audition for the job. As they fan out across the country. What is Harris looking for? And: Scramble. Trump hones his attacks. As J.D. Vance confronts his past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a difference a week makes. Last Friday, Republicans leaving their convention saw a win in November as a forgone conclusion. But is this just Kamala Harris' honeymoon phase, or can the vice president build on that clear burst of momentum? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Remember that flash of a moment when Donald Trump said he was going to be "nice?" He unsurprisingly and explicitly ditched that moments ago. But Kamala Harris made clear she's not pulling her own punches. Plus: Joe Biden says ending the war in Gaza and the release of hostages will be a major focus of his final months in office. It begins today with a crucial face-to-face meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu. And: Jennifer Aniston is slamming the Republican VP pick over comments he made about women without children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: We reveal results of a brand new CNN poll, the first since Joe Biden exited the presidential race. What do voters think about the new Harris-Trump matchup? Plus: Benjamin Netanyahu is on his way to Capitol Hill to address a divided Congress. Dozens of Democrats have vowed to boycott the speech. And: Tonight Americans will hear something they haven't heard since 1968: a sitting president explaining why he won't seek reelection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden will deliver a primetime address to the nation tomorrow night. He's expected to provide more detail about his decision to withdraw from the 2024 campaign. Also on today's show: Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns after a barrage of criticism for security failures that led to Trump assassination attempt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We hear from VP Kamala Harris for the first time since yesterday's political earthquake, and get a look at her brand-new campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Holdout. With the president isolated in Delaware, pressure builds to push him out. As Harris walks a tightrope. What will Biden do? Plus, rollout. Trump hits the trail with his VP pick. For the first time since he was nearly killed.But after an unprecedented week, could the race still turn upside down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A wild week at the RNC hit a crescendo last night as Donald Trump strode onto the convention stage to accept the GOP presidential nomination for the third straight time. The former president promised a different tone, bookending what was effectively a classic Trump rally speech, disjointed and divisive but with an appeal to unity. Meanwhile, the big question for Democrats remains: What will Joe Biden do? And you can cherry-pick perhaps whatever answer you like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show again comes to you from Milwaukee, where Donald Trump tonight will accept his party's nomination for the third time in a row. In normal times, this would obviously be our lead here today on Inside Politics, but these are anything but normal times. So today we start on the other side of the aisle because Joe Biden, who yesterday was diagnosed with Covid, has never been closer to being pushed out of the race. As one House Democrat told Dana last night, "the walls are closing in." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Tonight in Milwaukee, JD Vance, Donald Trump's VP pick, will introduce himself to both the nation and the world. Vance is expected to focus heavily on his personal story, rising up from a poor family that struggled with addiction in rural Ohio to becoming a graduate of Yale law school, a marine, a venture capitalist, a best-selling author, and now a United States senator. We also have new reporting about a very tense call between President Biden and a group of centrist House Democrats on Saturday during which Biden told one lawmaker to "cut that crap out" after the congressman told the president that voters are losing confidence in him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dana and the gang are at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where Donald Trump was given a hero's welcome by his most ardent supporters just two days after surviving an assassination attempt. While the atmosphere in the hall was electric, the former president appeared subdued and even emotional as he stood with his new running mate, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance. Joining Dana are CNN's Audie Cornish and Kristen Holmes, Semafor's David Weigel, and Astead Herndon of the New York Times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Not long before today's show began we learned that Florida Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump. She ruled that special counsel Jack Smith's appointment was unconstitutional, making the entire prosecution invalid. Our senior justice reporter Katelyn Polantz kicks off our extensive coverage of this unexpected twist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump responds this morning to the attempt on his life at his rally in Pennsylvania yesterday evening. Overnight, the FBI identified the suspect. They are still investigating the motive. The big question is, how could this have happened? Why did this happen? And what does it mean for an already hugely consequential campaign? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: At a crucial news conference last night, President Biden said a "stupid mistake" on a debate stage should not require him to leave the race. But four more Democrats in Congress have since come out to say he should. Plus: Donald Trump mocks the president's debate performance, but it's clear his campaign views Biden staying in the race as an in-kind donation to Trump's chances in reclaiming the White House. And: An up-close look at a group of Black voters who say they're not at all dismayed by his debate debacle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Another House Democrat is calling on the president to get out of the race hours before a news conference where Biden must prove he is up to the task. Plus: "The scandal of the century." That's how Republicans are framing the Biden campaign turmoil in a new ad. And: Donald Trump claims he knows nothing about Project 25. But we have new CNN reporting tying him to more than 200 people who crafted the controversial 900-page conservative plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Democrats' fear and desperation about Joe Biden's candidacy is palpable, but only a few are willing to say it publicly. Meanwhile, the White House says there is "zero chance" Biden will drop out. Plus: George Clooney, a major Biden donor who was with the president three weeks ago, says Joe's not the man he once was, and the party will lose unless he drops out. And: Former Obama White House aides David Axelrod and Jon Favreau offer tell Dana that Joe Biden is "dangerously out of touch." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: We're following two crucial meetings in the House and the Senate that could determine the fate and the future of Joe Biden's candidacy, as Democrats who want the president to drop out come face to face with those who support his aggressive push to stay on the ballot. Plus: Donald Trump admits his VP pick is not set in stone. Just days before the Republican convention you'll hear what he's saying about the Biden campaign's turmoil and how it could impact his choice. And: John King gives you the pulse of voters in the must-win swing state of Wisconsin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: During a live interview on MSNBC, Joe Biden declares, "I am not going anywhere." It's a sentiment he echoed in a defiant letter to House Democrats. Plus: The Biden campaign crisis is forcing Team Trump to rethink their VP rollout plans. And: Our panel discusses the stunning election upset in France. What does it mean for the key US ally? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Defiant. The president resists growing calls to drop out, as focus shifts to Vice President Harris. Plus: With worried Democrats set to meet in the coming hours. Can Biden hold on? And: Riding high after wins in court, Trump stays out of view and gears up to pick a VP as he braces for Biden's next move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: To prove the president's fitness for office, the Biden campaign plans to send him to all the battleground states, put him in less-scripted situations, and have him sit later today for a critical TV interview. Plus: We could be just a few days away from Donald Trump picking a running mate. We break down what each of the leading contenders bring to the ticket, and how they could also hurt it. And: The UK sends the ruling Conservative party packing. It's just the latest example of voters all over the world saying they've had enough and they want new blood in charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Joe Biden is pushing back against calls to drop out of the race as Democratic governors insist -- at least publicly -- that the president is in it to win it and they're still behind him. But behind the scenes, that's not what my colleagues and I are hearing. Plus: "Chaos is our friend." That's the message from the Trump campaign as the former president makes the rare move to shine the spotlight on the current president and his uncertain political future. And: On this Independence Day, we hear from West Point cadets about their choice to serve the nation and what they believe makes the USA so special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time we're learning that President Biden has privately acknowledged he may have to drop out of the race, and that the next few days will be critical in determining whether there is a path forward for him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: We reveal the results of the first CNN poll since last Thursday's presidential debate led to mass panic in the Democratic party. Plus: Congressman Mike Quigley is the first Democratic lawmaker to openly discuss whether Joe Biden should be replaced as the party's nominee. And: We examine the fallout following the Supreme Court's bombshell ruling on presidential immunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a monumental decision on the power of the presidency, the Supreme Court just ruled that Donald Trump is entitled to some level of immunity from prosecution for actions he took in his final days in office. It could put big parts of the election subversion case against him in jeopardy and sets a critical new precedent for future Commanders in Chief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Digging in. The president faces calls to drop out. As Democrats face tough questions. Plus: Trump basks in the fallout. And repeats falsehoods. Two pollsters help us break down the aftermath. And: Supreme suspense. A major decision looms. While a Trump ally readies for prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court just ruled that the DOJ overstepped by charging hundreds of people who rioted at the Capitol on January 6 with obstruction. The ideologically mixed 6-3 ruling could force federal prosecutors to reconsider charges in dozens of pending cases, and may have an impact on the case against Donald Trump. Aso on today's show: Joe Biden's disastrous performance in last night's debate has triggered a five-alarm fire inside the Democratic party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Abortion will certainly be a key issue in tonight's CNN debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. And just hours before the two meet at CNN's world headquarters in Atlanta, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that, for now, allows emergency abortions in Idaho when the mother's health is at risk. At first glance, it's a big win for abortion rights forces fighting against states' efforts to further restrict abortion access. But they did not settle the big legal question at issue: whether federal guarantees for emergency medical care supersede Idaho's effort to impose an almost total abortion ban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: With CNN's historic presidential debate just 33 hours away, we share new insights from the Biden and Trump teams, and reveal a behind-the-scenes look inside the debate hall. Plus: A Supreme decision on free speech, as the highest court in the land rejects a Republican lawsuit challenging the Biden administration's efforts to combat misinformation on social media. And: One of the most aggressive Democrats in Congress is out of a job. What does that mean for the future of the "squad" and for Democrats on the ballot in November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: We're just two days away from Joe Biden and Donald Trump going face-to-face on the CNN debate stage. We will bring you new reporting on how the candidates are preparing for the momentous event that could define the entire race. Plus: In the most expensive House primary ever, voters are choosing today between liberal Congressman Jamaal Bowman and his more moderate opponent. And: The supreme weight the court is nearly a dozen pieces left and just a few days left until the term ends on them, isn't opinion that impacts now just donald trump. But every present that will ever sit in The oval office Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Marking two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Joe Biden says Donald Trump is responsible and warns he'll go even further if he's back in the Oval Office. Plus: Tough and nasty or nice and calm? The former president is testing out those debate strategies and asking supporters to weigh in, while his successor spent the week behind closed doors with top advisers preparing for the biggest night of the campaign. And: Debate nights are all about the moments that can propel or to torpedo a campaign. Manu discusses with former top aides to both candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Crunch time. Biden zeroes in, while Trump hits the trail with just four days left. Plus: Great expectations. Two pollsters break down the candidates' targets. We have new reporting on a key vulnerability for Biden. And: Rough draft. Could Congress expand conscription to women? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: The Trump campaign brought in a boatload of cash in May. Could that reshape the final months of the 2024 campaign? And why is the former president singing a new tune about Joe Biden's ability to debate? Plus: The Supreme Court keeps in place gun restrictions that prevent domestic abusers from owning firearms. But the justices keep the country waiting on the other big cases on the docket. And: which Donald trump do you believe? The former president who said "buy American, hire American" now says foreign students who graduate from college should be rubber stamped for a green card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: One week out from the crucial CNN presidential debate, we're getting breaking details about what it will look like, who will talk last, and how it was all settled. Plus: The Supreme Court issues four decisions but holds back blockbuster opinions on Donald Trump, executive power, insurrectionists, and abortion. And: US officials warn all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah could render the iron dome a scrap keep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Today is Juneteenth, a day to commemorate the end of slavery and an awful chapter in US history. Politics, of course, are part of it too, with the Biden campaign highlighting what it calls flagrant racism from Donald Trump. Plus: Trump says he'll rip up and throw out Joe Biden's new immigration plans on day one of a second term. And: Just 345 votes separate an ultraconservative congressman and his Trump-endorsed challenger in a bitter Virginia Republican primary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices