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Deadly deja vu
For the second time this week, gun violence infects another American city. Plus: A miserable day for Donald Trump's legal team ends with a Supreme Court loss and a signal that the Mar-a-Lago case may not break in the former president's favor. And: A big flip-flop puts a threat to impeach Biden's Homeland Security secretary on the table. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meet the hero who saved lives in Colorado Springs
While we still don't know the motive of the man who allegedly killed five people and injured 18 others at a Colorado LGBTQ nightclub, we do know that the number of victims would have been much higher had it not been for the heroics of Army vet Richard Fierro. His story of bravery and resolve begins today's show. Plus: The special counsel takes over and moves full steam ahead with the Trump investigations. Expect another showdown between the Justice Department and the former president's lawyers over those documents taken from Mar-a-Lago. And: Brand new CNN reporting on Ron DeSantis. He calls his midterm re-election win a national GOP road map, but the governor's go-it-alone approach leaves some with a bit of a sour taste. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Six minutes of terror
Today's show begins with new details about the mass shooting at a Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub and the heroes who saved countless lives. Plus: Why the man who wants to be the next House speaker may end up a hostage within his own party. And: Will Republicans finally say never again to Donald Trump? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elon Musk reinstates Donald Trump's Twitter account
It's been a whirlwind week for former President Trump - he announced his third run for the White House, faced backlash from fellow Republicans after their midterm performance, a special counsel has been appointed to oversee two criminal probes he's involved in, and now his Twitter account has been reinstated. Twitter banned his account after inciting an insurrection at the Capitol on January 6. The question now is if he'll use it.Plus, a new generation is poised to lead House Democrats after Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she'll step down from leadership after two decades.And voters say their top priority is inflation, but House Republicans are gearing up to use their majority to investigate Biden's family and their financial dealings.On today’s panel: CNN’s Nia-Malika Henderson, Jonathan Swan of Axios, CNN’s Manu Raju and Margaret Talev of Axios. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Democratic changing of the guard
As Nancy Pelosi and her two longtime deputies prepare to step aside, who will they pass the torch to? We reveal the likely new Big Three. Plus: Republicans reveal two of their priorities when they take over the House: investigate Hunter Biden and slash aid to Ukraine. And: The White House is encouraged by signs inflation may be easing but sobered by the reality that divided government means most Biden priorities will be head on arrival. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inside Politics update for November 17, 2022
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Tragic turn in Russia's war against Ukraine
We learned today that it's likely Ukraine fired the missile that crossed into Poland, killing two. But NATO's leader says blame ultimately falls on Russia. CNN's reporters worldwide bring you the latest on this still-developing story. Plus: Rick Scott says Mitch McConnell is to blame for the GOP's midterm debacle and mounts a challenge to the Republican leader. And: Donald Trump begins his next campaign for the White House just as he ended his presidency: with a whole lot of inaccuracy. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2020 election denier in denial again
Republican Kari Lake, who CNN now projects to lose to Democrat Katie Hobbs in Arizona's governor race, responds in true election denier fashion, calling the results b.s. Plus: On the brink of capturing control of the House, Republicans are in a very nasty fight over who should take the speaker's gavel. And: Donald Trump prepares to announce a third presidential run as new reporting details how he weaponized the IRS, raked in money from foreign dictators and remains the subject of multiple investigations. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The planet's two most powerful leaders shake hands
Joe Biden and Xi Jinping met in person for the first time. Biden described their three-hour conversation as "open," "candid," and "blunt," saying he made it clear he wants to stop a slide toward a cold war. Plus: We're still counting votes, with control of the House still undecided. But Democrats keep the Senate, which is a giant midterm win for the president. And: Is Donald Trump about to pour salt in open Republican wounds? He has a big announcement tomorrow even as more and more Republicans say Trump is to blame and this time they really, really mean it when they say the GOP must move on. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Democrats averted a midterms meltdown
Democrats clinched a majority in the Senate after Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto pulled ahead in the pivotal race. Now, all eyes are on Georgia where Senator Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker face each other in a December runoff race. Meanwhile, control of the House remains a tossup with 20 seats still uncalled. Plus, as some Republicans blame former President Trump for their midterm losses, potential 2024 challengers emerge. And Gen Z in the House -- Maxwell Alejandro Frost makes history as the first member of Gen Z elected to Congress. On today’s panel: Paul Kane of the Washington Post, CNN’s Eva McKend, Rachael Bade of Politico, CNN’s Melanie Zanona. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inside Politics update for November 9, 2022
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Candidates make their final appeals
With just one more day before the midterms, we bring you in-depth coverage of the critical races. Nothing less than truth, facts, logic, and reason is at stake. Plus: In an exclusive CNN interview, Kevin McCarthy, the man in line to replace Nancy Pelosi as House Speaker, outlines the Republican agenda. And: Donald Trump reminds McCarthy -- and every other Republican -- who's first in the GOP. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Midterms countdown: 2 days to go
President Biden and former Presidents Obama and Trump all hit the campaign trail in Pennsylvania ahead of the state's critical Senate contest in what's shaping up to be one of the most hotly-contested midterm elections in recent memory. While Republicans are favored to win a majority in the House of Representatives, Senate control could come down to the Pennsylvania voters' pick for Senate.Plus, Trump makes a not-so-subtle jab at FL Gov. DeSantis. Could these once-allies soon become 2024 rivals?And after boosting his television career, Oprah makes it clear Dr. Mehmet Oz is not her favorite thing in Pennsylvania's Senate race.On today’s panel: CNN’s David Chalian, CNN’s Nia-Malika Henderson, CNN’s Kasie Hunt and CNN’s Manu Raju. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

American economy keeps adding jobs
New numbers out today show the US economy remains quite strong overall as the country adds another 261,000 jobs in October. Wages are up again as well. But inflation is going up even faster. Plus: Oprah Winfrey helped make Dr. Oz a star, but she says if she lived in Pennsylvania, she'd vote for his senate opponent. And: Aides say Donald Trump could announce a 2024 presidential run as soon as 10 days from now. That won't stop the investigations, but it could change how they're managed. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden: Democracy in mortal danger
"You must in this moment dig deep within yourself and recognize we can't take democracy for granted any longer," President Joe Biden said last night, citing ballots packed with Republican election deniers. He's making democracy the centerpiece of his midterm closing argument. Plus: The midterm map offers no safe zones for Democrats, as once-solid blue territory in California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington State now looks ... not so solid. And: Are lawmakers safe? A congresswoman demands answers. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will midterms bring a big red wave?
Brand-new CNN poll numbers give us a final snapshot of the midterm climate, and it's beyond bleak for the Democrats. Plus: New CNN reporting on the behind the scenes battle between Mitch McConnell and Rick Scott over who should get more credit -- or more blame -- for how the Senate shakes out after the midterms. And: New, horrific details about the assailant who bludgeoned the Speaker of the House's husband until he was unconscious. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Entering the final midterm sprint
In just seven days your votes will color in the midterm map. Follow the money and the big names and many of the critical races are jump balls. Plus: Court documents spell out in plain language an attacker's plan to hold the Speaker of the House hostage ... and to break her kneecaps as a message to Democrats. Yet some Republicans still find this somehow funny. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A brutal beating, conspiracy fodder, and public denial
While Paul Pelosi recovers in the hospital, his attack is now the subject of ridiculous internet theories, and most Republicans bob and weave when you ask if their lies about the 2020 election and January 6th are fueling our toxic political climate. Plus: Eight days until your midterm verdict, we take a close look at three embattled House Democrats in Virginia. And: Is the Supreme Court about to wipe out Affirmative Action in higher education? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America grapples with another act of political violence
After House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul was brutally attacked by a man who broke into their San Francisco home wielding a hammer, the country is once again reflecting on the growing threats to elected officials and increasingly violent rhetoric. The 42-year-old suspect leaves a trail of social media posts claiming the 2020 election was stolen, Covid-19 conspiracies and anti-Semitic screeds. While Paul Pelosi is expected to make a full recovery, DHS warns there's an elevated threat of political violence around Election Day. Plus, Barack Obama spent the weekend campaigning where Joe Biden can't. But can he really push vulnerable Democrats across the finish line? And will Twitter's billionaire new owner allow Donald Trump's account to be restored? On today’s panel: CNN’s Evan Perez, CNN Political Analyst Jonathan Martin, Heidi Pryzbyla of Politico, Ramesh Ponnuru of the National Review, CNN’s Harry Enten. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why was Paul Pelosi attacked?
Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was brazenly attacked with a hammer in his San Francisco home this morning. A male suspect, who's in custody, reportedly asked Paul, "Where is Nancy?," suggesting the Speaker -- who was in Washington -- may have been his actual target. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The secret legal battle between Trump and the DOJ
As today's show began we'd just learned that former President Donald Trump's lawyers were in a DC courthouse in a secret dispute with the Justice Department stemming from that unprecedented FBI serving of search warrants at Mar-a-Lago. Plus: New CNN reporting shows millions of your tax dollars earmarked to protect election workers have not been spent. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What will voters think of John Fetterman's debate performance?
While last night's debate between Pennsylvania senate candidates John Fetterman and Dr. Mehmet Oz produced obvious policy differences and plenty of fireworks, it was also an hour-long look at Fetterman's ongoing recovery from a stroke. Plus: 13 days out from the midterms, President Biden tries another take at a closing message, announcing new steps he says will help ease the pain of inflation. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tight midterm races across the country
It’s the final two week sprint before the midterm elections with an upwards of 9 million pre-election ballots already cast. Republicans say they can retake the speaker’s gavel from Nancy Pelosi. Plus, progressives push Biden to pursue direct diplomacy with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. Also, a look at a new book detailing the life and legacy of Ted Kennedy. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What new polling numbers mean for midterms
Today's show begins with analysis of brand-new CNN polling numbers from three key battleground states: Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Plus: Armed vigilantes in tactical gear are spotted patrolling a ballot drop box in Arizona. And: Liz Chaney vows that if Donald Trump testifies the Jan 6 committee won't let him turn it into a circus. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GOP gains momentum in key midterm races
With just 2 weeks to go until Election Day, Republicans say they have the edge. We'll break down the biggest House, Senate, and governors' races. The GOP is making plays in House races in blue states like New York and Oregon, and candidates are gaining in Senate races where Democrats held big leads over the summer. Plus, two longtime Trump reporters take us inside the former president's plans for his political future. And fears of voter intimidation in Arizona where people dressed in tactical gear stood outside a ballot drop box site. On today’s panel: Maggie Haberman of the New York Times, CNN’s Audie Cornish, Jonathan Swan of Axios and CNN’s Jeremy Diamond. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bannon banished to prison, pending appeal
Former Trump chief strategist Steve Bannon gets four months behind bars for contempt of Congress but will remain free while an appeal plays out. Plus: With just 18 days remaining until the midterms, Inside Elections gives us a preview of its brand-new ratings for the House and Senate. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UK in shock after Truss quits
Liz Truss resigns after just six weeks on the job, the shortest tenure for a prime minister in British history. We explore what caused her remarkable fall. Plus: President Biden hits the road again with just 19 days left in the midterm campaign. And: According to exclusive CNN reporting, Donald Trump's legal team is considering offering the FBI the chance to search Mar-a-Lago again. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden seeks to lower gas prices ahead of midterms
President Biden taps the strategic petroleum reserve yet again in an effort to lower gas prices and show he's trying to ease Americans' pain at the pump. Plus: Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy gives a window into his agenda should Republicans take back the House. And: Russia declares martial law over four illegally annexed regions of Ukraine. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden: Keep Dems in power and I'll protect abortion
Looking to change the midterm trajectory, President Biden promises new federal efforts to promote abortion rights, but he makes it clear he needs Democrats in charge of Congress to succeed. Plus: CNN exclusively obtains recordings from a new audio book in which, over the course of 20 interviews, Donald Trump brags about his nuclear button, says he respects Vladimir Putin, and more. And: Democracy is always on the ballot but this year is very different, as three Republicans who might win House seats were at Trump's January 6 rally. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia unleashes deadline drone attacks in Kyiv
At least four people are killed in Kyiv after Russia deploys Iranian-made "kamikaze drones" to terrorize the city. Plus: Early voting opens in Georgia, where the battle between senate candidates Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker intensifies. And: Asked three times on CNN whether she'll accept the results of the midterm election, Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake refuses to answer. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will the January 6 subpoena mean accountability for Trump?
The January 6 Committee’s subpoena is the latest attempt at accountability for Donald Trump, after investigators presented hours of damning evidence over the course of six-months. But, with polling showing 67% of Republicans want Trump to run in 2024, and also that 61% believe the 2020 election was stolen, did the former president ultimately gain?Plus, President Biden touts the Inflation Reduction Act during a rare multi-state trip, as rising prices threaten the Democrats ahead of the midterms.And, Georgia Senate candidates Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock spar over allegations Walker paid for an abortion.Today’s panel: Susan Glasser of the New Yorker, Peter Baker of the New York Times, Republican strategist & pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson, Tolu Olorunnipa of the Washington Post and CNN’s Isaac Dovere. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump responds to Jan 6 committee
Donald Trump issues one of his trademark non-answers after the January 6 House Committee reveals damning new evidence and votes to subpoena him. Plus: Dr. Oz gives a new interview and concedes his bedside manner with be more compassionate than his campaign rhetoric, admitting he'd never talk to his patients like he has to his senate opponent. And: What does a new election forecast tell us about the midterms? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inside Politics update for October 13, 2022
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What the latest inflation numbers mean
New data released today shows the Producer Price Index, a closely watched barometer of inflation, rose faster than expected in September. That proof of persistent inflation comes just 27 days before we count midterm election votes. Plus: New poll numbers reveal Joe Biden's approval rating is up some but so are Americans' doubts about the economy. And: The January 6 committee is expected to argue at tomorrow's much-anticipated hearing that Donald Trump remains "a clear and present danger." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do latest jobs numbers mean for economy?
Hiring cooled some last month but was still quite strong. Is this new jobs report evidence the Fed can engineer a soft landing? And what impact could it have on the midterms? Plus: New reporting on growing alarm inside the Justice Department that Donald Trump might still be holding on to classified documents even after the FBI served that search warrant at his home. And: We go live to battleground Arizona the day after a heated senate debate. It's a race that could well determine the balance of power in Washington. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How long can Putin's aerial assault continue?
Russia's all-out missile bombardment of Ukraine continues, prompting an emergency G7 meeting. We bring you a live report. Plus: Sparks fly in the Ohio US Senate debate between Tim Ryan and J.D. Vance. And: Big-name Republicans are in Georgia today to shore up Herschel Walker's scandal-ridden senate campaign. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia pummels Ukraine after Crimea bridge attack
In retaliation for Saturday's explosion that damaged a vital Crimean bridge, Russia unleashes a missile barrage on Ukraine, obliterating infrastructure and forcing civilians to ride out the bombs in shelters. We get the latest from CNN's Fred Pleitgen in Kyiv. Plus: We're now just 29 days from the crucial midterm elections that will decide who controls the House and Senate. And: A Republican senator offers a racist take on crime. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Abortion scandal rocks Herschel Walker's campaign
A woman says Georgia's GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker paid for her 2009 abortion and then asked her to terminate a second pregnancy two years later. Walker has denied the allegations and supports a total abortion ban. The latest revelations threaten to derail his Senate bid and Republican hopes of retaking the Senate majority. Plus, new CNN polling in critical battleground states set the stage for November. And will President Biden's initial steps towards decriminalizing marijuana energize Democratic voters ahead of the midterms? On today’s panel: Margaret Talev of Axios, Astead Herndon of the New York Times, Laura Barron Lopez of PBS NewsHour, CNN’s David Chalian, Deuel Ross of the NAACP. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New poll: multiple Senate races too close to call
Brand new CNN poll numbers show remarkably close midterm contests in two critical battleground states. Plus: Unfathomable horror in Thailand, where an attacker used a gun and knife to murder at least 24 children while they slept. And: Another new claim against Herschel Walker. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Historic flight sends first Native American woman to space
Today's show begins just moments before SpaceX and NASA launched a crew of astronauts to the International Space Station, including Mission Commander Nicole Mann, the first Native American woman ever to travel to space. We bring you live coverage from the Kennedy Space Center. Also on today's show: Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker vehemently denies he paid for a woman's abortion back in 2009, but many Republicans reportedly knew about these accusations months ago but chose to ignore them. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did Herschel Walker pay for an abortion?
New reporting has turned up receipts that show Georgia Republican senate nominee Herschel Walker -- a Christian values candidate -- paid for a woman's abortion back in 2009. Walker calls the accusation a "flat-out lie." Plus: New pictures from the front lines in Ukraine show massive losses for Moscow. And: Prosecutors today play a secret recording of a November 2020 meeting in the sedition case against five Oath Keepers on trial for plotting to block the peaceful transfer of power. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dropping into a disaster zone
President Biden is on his way to Puerto Rico to get an up-close look at hurricane destruction and to promise $60 million in new rebuilding money. On Wednesday he'll visit Florida for a first look at Ian's wrath. Plus: Donald Trump's weekend included more election lies, threatening Mitch McConnell, and a racist smear of McConnell's wife. And: A critical January 6 trial opens today with four lieutenants of the Oath Keepers charged with seditious conspiracy, a charge not prosecuted in half a century. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian’s death toll rises to 67 as Florida struggles to rebuild
Hurricane Ian is one of the biggest storms ever to hit Florida as it leaves neighborhoods decimated, homes flattened, and lives ruined. Repairing the state will be one of the biggest tests yet for its ambitious governor. Then, with his lead narrowing in Pennsylvania, can Democratic Senate nominee John Fetterman fight off attacks that he is soft on crime? Plus, Ginni Thomas tells the January 6th select committee she still thinks the election was stolen as American's trust in the judiciary plummets to historic lows. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SC braces for Ian after storm decimates FL
Over 6.2 million people are under a hurricane warning as Ian accelerates toward South Carolina. Meanwhile, Florida is still trying to comprehend the storm's toll. We begin our extensive coverage with a live report from Miguel Marquez in Charleston, SC. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stunning scenes of devastation in Florida
Tropical Storm Ian is intensifying again after leaving Florida scarred and soaked. Millions of people are under a flood advisory and without electricity. The scale of destruction is hard to comprehend. Emergency responders are working through a backlog of calls for help. We begin today's show with a live report from Fort Myers, where the storm submerged entire city blocks. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No time left to run for Florida's Gulf Coast
As today's episode begins, Hurricane Ian's eyewall is coming ashore and is expected to hit land as a Category 4. The Gulf Coast could experience a record-shattering storm surge as high as 18 feet, and the entire state faces flash flooding. We bring you live reports from multiple correspondents on the ground, beginning with Bill Weir. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian sets its sights on Florida
After slamming into Cuba, Hurricane Ian is expected to gain strength as it heads toward Florida's west coast. Local officials are urging people to evacuate. Plus: A documentary film crew captures Roger Stone openly calling for insurrection day violence. And: One Democratic congresswoman says what happens in two Pennsylvania districts will tell us everything about which party will control the House next year. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A monster prepares to attack Florida
Hurricane Ian rapidly intensifies and may turn into a Category 3 (or higher) storm in the next 24 hours. Florida prepares for a direct hit. Plus: CNN identifies the man on the receiving end of a mysterious nine-second call from the White House switchboard in the middle of the insurrection. And: Republican Mehmet Oz says his senate rival, Democrat John Fetterman, needs to release his medical records. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Trump's legal peril jeopardize his hold over the GOP?
Former President Trump is facing major legal developments on two fronts. New York's Attorney General announced a lawsuit alleging Trump's business empire was built on years of grift and fraud. Also this week: A federal appeals court allowed the Justice Department to continue its probe of classified documents seized at Mar a Lago. Plus, brand new CNN reporting takes us inside President Biden's 2024 decision. And if the GOP takes the House, will the focus be on legislation or investigations? On today’s panel: CNN’s Melanie Zanona, Zolan Kanno-Youngs of the New York Times, Molly Ball of Time Magazine, Jonathan Martin of the New York Times, CNN’s Isaac Dovere. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump's secret court fight to thwart Jan 6 investigation
Today we bring you new and exclusive CNN reporting on the Trump team's legal right to keep witnesses from sharing what they know with the federal grand jury. Plus: President Biden re-enters the midterm spotlight with a big bet that putting abortion front and center is the path to Democrats staying in power. And: Russia badgers Ukrainians into sham referendums as it tries to silence dissent at home. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices