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A grim Easter Sunday -- the coronavirus numbers are staggering, and the global challenge is overwhelming. But as the case curve begins to flatten here at home, President Trump pushes to restart the economy. Plus, as the death toll in the U.S. continues to climb, African Americans take a disproportionate hit. And the third time is the charm for Joe Biden - with Bernie Sanders bowing out, the former vice president becomes the presumptive Democratic nominee. On today's show: Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowers on the fight to bend the curve in the nation's capital; former Obama senior adviser David Axelrod on Joe Biden's VP hunt and the challenges of campaigning in the age of coronavirus; Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute and ER Dr. Megan Ranney on the medical challenges still remaining; the Wall Street Journal's Alexis Glick on the economic fallout; and NPR's Tamara Keith and Josh Dawsey of the Washington Post on the president's political calculations.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The coronavirus case count and death toll continues its depressing climb - globally and here in the United States. As states brace for the surge of cases, President Trump downplays shortages and insists supplies are coming - but those on the front line ask, when? And the mounting economic shock: millions of jobs gone, and no end in sight. On today's show: the view from the frontlines with Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute and emergency room physician Dr. Megan Ranney and making sense of the economic aftershocks with Mark Zandi of Moody's and CNN's Christine Romans. Plus, evaluating the Trump administration's response with former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and the president's constantly changing tone with Maggie Haberman of the New York Times and CNN's David Gergen. And, a look at practicing faith in the time of coronavirus with Rachel Wyatt, a U.S. missionary living in Tanzania.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coronavirus continues its march around the globe, with the U.S. passing one grim milestone after another - and topping the world in the total number of cases. The result: sweeping new restrictions here at home, and tension at the top as governors demand more help - and get under the president's skin. And on the front lines, doctors face a growing equipment shortage, as Americans look to the government for support as they grapple with historic economic uncertainty. Plus, with cases spiking in Michigan, a look at what's being done with freshman Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens. Featuring reporting from CNN's Kaitlan Collins at the White House, Jason Carroll in New York, and Ed Lavandera in New Orleans; medical perspective from Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University; and the view from the American heartland under coronavirus with the Washington Post's Holly Bailey.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lockdowns, self-isolation, travel restrictions - millions of Americans and people in countries around the world adjust to the new normal of life under coronavirus. Doctors and first responders are facing a catastrophic supply shortage - and are desperate for help. Plus, with markets crashing and layoffs spiking, Americans brace for the staggering economic impact - and Congress tries to agree on a bipartisan relief plan. And the president declares himself a "wartime president" - but bristles at talk that he was slow to act to address the coronavirus threat, or is at odds with the facts. Today's panel: Maggie Haberman of the New York Times, Toluse Olorunnipa of the Washington Post, Jackie Kucinich of the Daily Beast, and CNN's Jeff Zeleny. Plus Dr. Ashish Jha and Dr. Megan Ranney on the medical response, and Moody's Mark Zandi and The New York Times' Jeanna Smialek on the economic fallout.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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U.S. and global financial markets plummet because of deepening Coronavirus fears. Europe is now in a virtual lockdown, and a dramatic Sunday rate cut by the federal reserve is not enough to calm investors. Plus, governors and mayors scramble to close schools, restaurants and more -- forcing social distancing to slow the spread. The annual White House Easter Egg Roll is added to the growing cancellation list. Meanwhile, President Trump asserts that the U.S. has "tremendous control" over the virus, but areas hardest hit worry about hospital capacity as the surgeon general warns America is at a crossroads. Today's panel: Molly Ball with Time Magazine, Toluse Olorunnipa with the Washington Post, and CNN's Phil Mattingly. Also on the show: CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Alison Kosik, Vanessa Yurkevich, and Fred Pleitgen; Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner an infectious disease expert, and Mike Graham and Kathy Call of Jukebox Junction Restaurant & Soda Shoppe.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest on the novel coronavirus crisis, as global governments impose new restrictions aimed at limiting a pandemic that has surpassed 152,000 cases and now claimed nearly 6,000 lives worldwide. Here at home, President Trump declares a national emergency, but his constant misstatements about the threat posed by the virus has markets - and the country - on edge. And as Americans adjust to the new normal, so too are presidential candidates - as the coronavirus upends the 2020 presidential race. Today's panel: Lisa Lerer of the New York Times, Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post, Margaret Talev of Axios, and CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Arlette Saenz. Plus Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute, and CNN's Polo Sandoval and Melissa Bell on the ground in New York and Rome.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America adjusts to our fast changing new normal -- schools closed, sporting events canceled and fast rising numbers in the rush to count coronavirus cases. The Trump White House tries to address a major coronavirus shortcoming, taking several new steps designed to accelerate production and availability of tests. The President is expected to make an emergency declaration at an afternoon news conference. And Democratic Presidential candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders criticize the administration's response, as they struggle to keep their campaigns moving forward amid the crisis. Today's Panel: CNN's Vivian Salama, POLITICO's Melanie Zanona, and Paul Kane and Matt Viser with The Washington Post Also on the program: CNN's Drew Griffin, Brynn Gingras, Dan Simon, Barbie Nadeau and Kylie Atwood, plus Dr. Ashish Jha with Harvard Global Health Institute, Lisa Delpy Neirotti with George Washington University, and Jeanna Smialek with The New York TimesTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump discusses the rapidly growing impact of coronavirus at the White House a day after his Oval Office address announcing European travel restrictions. He says restrictions on U.S. travel haven't been discussed, but remain a "possibility." Everyday life turned upside down: More states ban large gatherings, the NBA and MLS suspend their seasons, Florida urges early voting before next week's presidential primary and candidates call off rallies. House Democrats try to take the lead in responding: A new package up for a vote soon includes three months paid leave for those impacted. It also guarantees free coronavirus testing and provides help for children who normally get free lunch at schools that are closed because of the pandemic. Today's panel: Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, CNN'S Phil Mattingly, Catherine Lucey with The Wall Street Journal, and Julie Hirschfeld Davis with The New York Times Also on the show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Brian Stelter and Melissa Bell, and Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Gavin Macgregor-SkinnerTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Biden is in command of the Democratic race after a second super Tuesday with big wins. Bernie Sanders now faces a difficult choice. We will hear from Sanders in one hour. Plus, states scramble to contain the coronavirus. Big events are banned or discouraged, more colleges and universities move classes online and big March sporting events are now in limbo. And the coronavirus response ramps up in Washington, too: Congress begins negotiations on an economic stimulus package, as the number of confirmed U.S. cases tops 1,000. Today's Panel: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Lisa Lerer with The New York Times, Molly Ball with TIME and Errin Haines with The 19th Also on the program: CNN's Athena Jones, Andy Scholes, Ryan Nobles, Lauren Fox and Jaqueline Howard, and Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo with the University of Alabama at BirminghamTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wall Street rallies big then retreats as the Trump White House and Congress consider ways to cushion the economy from the Coronavirus crisis. More schools are closed, parades and other big events canceled as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States climbs to 766. And Michigan is the biggest prize as six states weigh in on the now two-man race for the 2020 Democratic nomination. Super Tuesday II is a giant test of Bernie Sanders' blue-collar appeal - and Joe Biden sees a chance to open a daunting delegate lead. Today's panel: Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast, Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, Tarini Parti with The Wall Street Journal, and CNN's Jeff Zeleny Also on the show: Jeanna Smialek with The New York Times, and CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Lauren Fox, and Brynn GingrasTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coronavirus worries trigger a massive sell-off on Wall Street. The Dow and the S&P to drop precipitously as investors worry about the global economic impact and the mixed signals from the Trump administration. Plus, two-dozen tweets and retweets from a President who woke up in Florida angry. As lawmakers debate how to handle the Coronavirus, two Republican members of Congress self-quarantine because they spent time with a man who has tested positive for the illness. And Super Tuesday II is tomorrow: Six states have Democratic contests. Michigan is the biggest prize as Joe Biden hopes to open a big delegate lead, and Bernie Sanders scrambles to regain his footing. Today's panel: Margaret Talev with Axios, Olivier Knox with SIRIUS XM, and CNN's Dana Bash & Manu Raju Also on the show: Greg Ip with the Wall Street Journal, and CNN's Christine Ramos, Kaitlan Collins, Jeff Zeleny, and Donnie O'SullivanTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Biden's stunning comeback upends the Democratic race. With six more states preparing to vote, will he cement his lead, or can Bernie Sanders turn things around? Plus, Warren ends her political campaign, but her exit revives the debate about sexism in politics. And as the administration scrambles to stop the spread of coronavirus, President Trump's mixed messages are only adding to the confusion. Today's panel: Julie Hirschfeld Davis and Jonathan Martin of the New York Times, Toluse Olorunnipa of the Washington Post, and Politico's Laura Barrón-LópezTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A stunning then-and-now view of the economy: The new report on February jobs growth is gangbusters, but the markets in March tell us a very different story. The coronavirus is raising the risk of a global recession. President Trump tours Tennessee tornado damage this hour before heading to the CDC in Atlanta. The CDC trip was briefly in doubt due to a false alarm that someone there might be infected with the coronavirus. And Michigan is the biggest prize as the 2020 Democratic race heads into super Tuesday 2.0. Bernie Sanders won the Michigan primary four years ago, but Joe Biden hopes his work on the big auto industry bailout gives him blue collar credibility. Today's Panel: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Brittany Shepherd with Yahoo News, Lisa Lerer with The New York Times, and POLITICO's Heather Caygle Also on the program: CNN's Christine Romans, Mark Zandi with Moody's Analytics, and Damian Paletta with The Washington PostTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday, March 5, 2020: Warren Quits 2020 Race But Isn't Ready to Endorse Elizabeth Warren speaks outside her home after dropping out of the 2020 Democratic race, but says she will wait a while before endorsing anyone. It is a Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden battle now, and the former Vice President is rolling out big-name endorsements in a post- super Tuesday show of force. And, Chuck Schumer under fire: The Senate's top Democrat warns of payback if President Trump's Supreme court picks vote to roll back abortion rights, and the Senate's top Republican piles on after rebukes from the President and the Chief Justice. Today's Panel: Maggie Haberman and Alex Burns with The New York Times, Phil Bump with The Washington Post and CNN's Athena Jones Also on the program: CNN's MJ LeeTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Super Tuesday gives way to Wow Wednesday: After a big night of Joe Biden wins, Michael Bloomberg ends his 2020 campaign and joins the wave of Democrats endorsing the former Vice President. Plus, Elizabeth Warren is also weighing her future after coming up empty on super Tuesday -- including running third in her home state of Massachusetts. And the Bernie Sanders campaign is left stunned by the swiftness and scope of the Biden resurgence. Sanders is leading in delegate-rich California -- but his Tuesday -- and now his Wednesday -- anything but super. Today's Panel: Molly Ball with TIME, Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, and CNN's Dana Bash and Jeff Zeleny Also on the program: CNN's Elizabeth Cohen, Kaitlan Collins and Manu RajuTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fourteen states and American Samoa cast ballots in the biggest day on the presidential primary calendar. Several former rivals now back Joe Biden, but Bernie Sanders hopes that it's too late to stop him from opening a big delegate lead. It's proving day for Michael Bloomberg and Elizabeth Warren. The former New York mayor is on the ballot for the first time today; the Massachusetts senator voted at home and hopes super Tuesday finally brings her a primary win. And, the Federal Reserve slashes interest rates in a bid to juice the economy through the Coronavirus crisis, as Congress nears approval on a multi-billion-dollar emergency response plan. Today's panel: Julie Hirschfeld with The New York Times, Ron Brownstein with The Atlantic, POLITICO's Laura Barron-Lopez, and Jackie Kucinich with the Daily Beast Also on the show: CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Amara Walker, Ed Lavandera, and Alison KosikTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The coronavirus claims a second life here in the united states as New York, Florida, Rhode Island and New Hampshire report their first cases. President Trump says he will push pharmaceutical companies today to go as fast as possible in producing a vaccine. The supreme court agrees to decide whether a key provision of the Affordable Care Act is constitutional. President Trump supports the challenge that could abolish Obamacare, but the high court's decision likely won't come until after the 2020 election And 14 states vote in tomorrow's Super Tuesday elections. Bernie Sanders looks to open a big delegate lead while Joe Biden is counting on momentum from his big weekend win in South Carolina. Today's panel: Margaret Talev with Axios, Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, and Alex Thompson and Melanie Zanona with POLITICO Also on the program: CNN's Elizabeth Cohen, Jeff Zeleny, and Oren LiebermannTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus, officials announce the first U.S. death from coronavirus in Washington state. Amid growing concerns over a potential outbreak here at home, the White House is rolling out new travel restrictions - but says most Americans should go about their normal routines. And is America's longest war finally nearing its end? The Trump administration signs a peace deal with the Taliban and says U.S. troops will begin a complete withdrawal from Afghanistan. Hawks in his own party say the deal is dangerous, but the president says it is long overdue. Today's panel: Jackie Kucinich of the Daily Beast, Michael Shear of the New York Times, Dan Balz of the Washington Post, and CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson. Plus CNN's Nic Robertson live from Qatar on the U.S.-Taliban deal.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wall Street plummets for the seventh consecutive day as investors worry about the fast-spreading coronavirus and mounting evidence it could cause a global recession. The Trump White House voices confidence a bipartisan deal to expand and fund the U.S. response will be reached within days. Brand new CNN polling in next week's two biggest prizes: Bernie Sanders has healthy leads in California and Texas -- clear proof he has a Super Tuesday chance to open up a big lead in the delegate chase. And the new poll numbers mean South Carolina's primary on Saturday is more of a must-win for Joe Biden than ever. Today's Panel: Maggie Haberman with The New York Times, Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Francesca Chambers with McClatchy, and CNN's MJ Lee Also, on the program: CNN's Alison Kosik and Peter Hamby with Snapchat's "Good Luck America"To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Financial markets plummet again as the spread of the coronavirus sparks fears of a global recession. VP Pence takes charge of the White House response, a move that alarms many Democrats but is viewed positively by a nervous business community. Is he up by 2 points, 5 points or 20? A new poll today shows Joe Biden with a giant South Carolina lead, despite others showing a much smaller gap. And House Democrats weigh their power as presidential super-delegates. Some worry Bernie Sanders atop the ticket could hurt the party down ballot. Speaker Pelosi's message is "unity." Today's panel: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Carl Hulse with The New York Times, Rachael Bade with The Washington Post, and POLITICO's Laura Barrón-López Also on the program: CNN's Alison Kosik and Dr. Sanjay GuptaTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last stand or springboard to a comeback? Joe Biden gets a late but important endorsement in must-win South Carolina. After South Carolinians hit the polls Saturday, 14 states vote next Tuesday. A messy debate as the 2020 Democratic race approaches the all-important Super Tuesday. Bernie Sanders was the constant debate target, because he has a clear path to pull away in the delegate chase. And President Trump calls an evening briefing and press conference about the coronavirus, scrambling to get his administration on the same page after days of mixed signals and market turmoil. Today's Panel: Julie Pace with AP, CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson, Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast, and Margaret Talev with Axios Also on the program: CNN's Jeff Zeleny and John HardwoodTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President trump brushes off the public health and economic threat posed by the coronavirus and gets angry at democrats who say he's asleep at the wheel. Plus, a high stakes debate night for the 2020 Democrats. It's the final showdown before South Carolina and Super Tuesday. Front-runner Bernie Sanders will be the main target, but other candidates have a ton riding on their performance tonight. And the other billionaire's big moment. Michael Bloomberg isn't on the ballot until next week. But Tom Steyer has spent heavily in South Carolina and is third in the polls. What impact will Steyer have in the Palmetto State? Today's panel: Lisa Lerer with the New York Times, Toluse Olorunnipa with the Washington Post, Heather Caygle with POLITICO, and TIME's Molly Ball. Also on the show today: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Abby Phillip, Phil Mattingly, and Sanjay GuptaTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harvey Weinstein was found guilty today of committing a criminal sex act in the first degree involving one woman and rape in the third degree involving another woman. The jury delivered a not guilty verdict on three other counts. Today's guests: CNN's Jean Casarez, Paul Callan, Jennifer Rodgers, Brian Stelter, Chloe MelasTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nevada Democrats make their bet - Bernie Sanders wins big, leaving the rest of the field scrambling. Now it's on to South Carolina - a crossroads for Joe Biden, and a second debate chance for Michael Bloomberg. And amid reports of renewed Russian meddling, President Trump's anger boils over with a purge of aides seen as disloyal and unprecedented meddling in criminal cases. Today's panel: Julie Pace of the Associated Press, Paul Kane of the Washington Post, Tamara Keith of NPR, and CNN's Abby Phillip. Plus POLITICO's Laura Barrón-López live on the ground in Las Vegas.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump lashes out after learning intelligence officials told Congress that Russia is meddling in the 2020 election, and wants another Trump victory. The briefing is why a top intelligence official was fired -- after his deputies did their job and told lawmakers the truth. Plus, one final day of campaigning in Nevada. Saturday's caucuses are the first test of candidate appeal to Latino voters, and poor showings could make things very difficult for several 2020 hopefuls now in a cash crunch -- according to new campaign finance reports. And the President is shadowing the democrats with a Nevada rally today. He doesn't have trouble raising money - and has no serious primary opposition. So as he visits early 2020 battlegrounds, there are more than a few Trumpian 2016 flashbacks. On Today's Panel: Julie Hirschfeld Davis with The New York Times, Jackie Kucinich of The Daily Beast and The Washington Post's, Josh Dawsey and Toluse Olorunnipa Also on Today's Program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Ryan NoblesTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Longtime Trump ally Roger Stone is sentenced to 40 months in prison for lying to Congress and other crimes stemming from the Mueller investigation. Before hearing his punishment -- he got a tongue-lashing from Judge Amy Berman Jackson -- who called Stone "an insecure person... who recklessly pursues attention." Covering this breaking story for us: CNN's Sara Murray, Kaitlan Collins, Evan Perez and Shimon Prokupecz along with Former Federal Prosecutor Shan Wu and Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tense times for the president and his attorney general. Tweets meddling in ongoing cases, and pardons issued without Justice Department input. But is talk of Bill Barr resigning real, or just his way of sending a message? Plus, a big Democratic debate night: Bernie Sanders has momentum, just four months after a heart attack forced him from the campaign trail. He says don't expect additional health records, and when asked about it, the Sanders campaign smears another candidate, with a false statement. And Michael Bloomberg joins his 2020 rivals for the first time: Expect heat over his money, his record on race and police issues -- as well as allegations he fostered a climate of sexism and misogyny at the business where he made his billions. Today's Panel: Michael Shear with New York Times, CNN'S Abby Phillip, Margaret Talev of Axios and POLITICO'S Heather Caygle. Also on the program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins and MJ Lee, along with Alex Burns and Arlette Saenz.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Bloomberg qualifies for a Wednesday night showdown in Nevada. The next debate will bring a test of Bloomberg's ability to spar with his opponents and a test for his moderate rivals being drowned out by his staggering ad spending. Plus, Bernie Sanders is the candidate of the moment: the Vermont senator opens up a big lead in a new national poll and hopes for a win in Nevada this weekend to cement him as the early Democratic front-runner. And some Trump shade from Barack Obama. The former president sends a reminder that the longest economic expansion in American history began on his watch. That is a fact, plain and simple -- unless you work in the Trump White House. Today's panel: Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Michael Bender with the Wall Street Journal, NPR's Asma Khalid, and Melanie Zanona with POLITICO. Also on the program: Nathan Gonzales of Inside Elections, and CNN's Jeff Zeleny and Sara Murray.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Still using his billions to flood the airwaves, Michael Bloomberg is out with an ad to combat the blowback over stop and frisk. His 2020 rivals aren't letting up on the issue, which they see as a big vulnerability. And as Roger Stone awaits his sentence, CNN reports that federal prosecutors are considering additional charges against associates of President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani. Plus in Nevada, long lines for early voting and long days for presidential candidates. Today's panel: Olivier Knox with Sirius XM, the Wall Street Journal's Catherine Lucey and Josh Jamerson, and Karoun Demirjian with POLITICO. Also on the program: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Ryan Nobles, Kara Scannell, and Sara Murray.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 race moves west to Nevada, with Bernie Sanders feeling confident - and moderates increasingly concerned there's a new frontrunner in town. Plus, with Michael Bloomberg on the rise, his record on race is increasingly coming under scrutiny And the post-acquittal president - Trump crosses another line, and this time, even his own attorney general asks him to pump the brakes. Nia-Malika Henderson in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Lisa Lerer with the New York Times, CNN's Phil Mattingly, Tarini Parti with the Wall Street Journal, and Axios' Margaret Talev.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump tweets about an interview in which his attorney general complained... about his tweets. How is the President handling the public rebuke. The 2020 Democrats are getting more comfortable name checking each other in attacks in the countdown to the Nevada caucuses. And President Trump weighs in on which Democrat he'd most like to run against. Today's panel: Julie Hirschfeld Davis with The New York Times, Tarini Parti with The Wall Street Journal, Ginger Gibson with Reuters, and CNN's Jeff Zeleny Also on the program: CNN's Phil Mattingly, John Harwood and Shimon ProkupeczTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump's post impeachment score settling rattles career prosecutors at the Justice Department, but gets mostly a shrug from Congressional Republicans. His former chief of staff says there is no one left at the White House who will challenge the President's rash behavior. Ahead of the Nevada caucuses: A new Spanish language ad from Pete Buttigieg, new immigration questions for Amy Klobuchar -- and a sharper tone as the Democratic campaign shifts west. And don't forget Michael Bloomberg. He isn't on the ballot in the first four contests. But he is spending heavily to boost his standing in the states that come later -- and he says there is clear proof he is the strongest Democratic contender. On Today's Panel: Julie Pace with Associated Press, NPR's Ayesha Rascoe, Karoun Demirjian with The Washington Post, and CNN's Abby Phillip Also on the program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Jeff ZelenyTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2020 Democrats are feeling the bern after Bernie Sanders wins Hampshire's first-in-the nation Presidential primary. It's clear proof he is the race's leading progressive, but the narrow victory suggests challenges ahead. Now it's on to Nevada. Latinos are a major force in that Democratic contest -- a giant test for two Midwestern moderates with a New Hampshire bounce but little support so far in communities of color: Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar. And President Trump brazenly shows us his post-impeachment lesson: Purging key witnesses from their government jobs, and now pushing the Justice Department to help his convicted ally, Roger Stone. Democrats on Capitol Hill say it is an outrage; Republicans prefer not to talk about it On Today's panel: Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast, CNN's Phil Mattingly, Michael Shear with The New York Times, and Francesca Chambers with McClatchy Also on the program: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Sara Murray, and Many RajuTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2020 Democrats are feeling the bern after Bernie Sanders wins Hampshire's first-in-the nation Presidential primary. It's clear proof he is the race's leading progressive, but the narrow victory suggests challenges ahead. Now it's on to Nevada. Latinos are a major force in that Democratic contest -- a giant test for two Midwestern moderates with a New Hampshire bounce but little support so far in communities of color: Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar. And President Trump brazenly shows us his post-impeachment lesson: Purging key witnesses from their government jobs, and now pushing the Justice Department to help his convicted ally, Roger Stone. Democrats on Capitol Hill say it is an outrage; Republicans prefer not to talk about it On Today's panel: Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast, CNN's Phil Mattingly, Michael Shear with The New York Times, and Francesca Chambers with McClatchy Also on the program: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Sara Murray, and Many RajuTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The nation's first presidential primary is under way today. How will New Hampshire reshape the race? Bernie Sanders is looking to emerge as the clear progressive favorite, and two Midwesterners -- Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar -- are competing for momentum in the moderate lane. Joe Biden is heading to South Carolina before the polls close, which speaks volumes about his New Hampshire expectations. And, not to be outdone, President Trump shows up in Manchester for a rally of his own, hoping to flip New Hampshire in 2020. Today's panel: Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, POLITICO's Laura Barron-Lopez and Heather Caygle, and CNN's Vivian Salama Also on the program: Lisa Lerer with The New York Times, and CNN's Ryan Nobles, Sara Murray, Athena JonesTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump new budget arrives on Capitol Hill. It will never pass, but it's sure to be a campaign year flashpoint. It includes deficit spending well past when candidate Trump promised to erase all red ink, and Democrats say it proposes heartless cuts to food stamps and education. The day before the New Hampshire primary our final CNN tracking poll shows a two-way race for first between Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg. It also shows Amy Klobochar making a final weekend move. Can she make a statement by running stronger than the struggling Joe Biden? The President is in New Hampshire tonight, too, for his first post-impeachment rally. We'll hear from his GOP challenger, former Massachusetts governor Bill Weld insists his GOP primary challenge is not a fool's errand. Today's panel: CNN's Manu Raju, Julie Hirschfeld Davis with the New York Times, Melanie Zanona Politico, Olivier Knox with Sirius XM Also on the program: CNN's Barbara Starr and Kaitlan CollinsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats look past the chaotic Iowa caucuses to New Hampshire, with a new CNN poll showing Sanders and Buttigieg leading the pack. Can Joe Biden survive another weak showing, or can his campaign turn things around? Plus, with his acquittal in hand, President Trump is in the mood for some impeachment payback. Today's panel: Catherine Lucey of the Wall Street Journal, Michael Shear of the New York Times, Toluse Olorunnipa of the Washington Post, and the Daily Beast's Jackie Kucinich. Plus CNN's Jeff Zeleny live on the ground in Manchester, New HampshireTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another boost for President Trump's re-election hopes: The economy keeps roaring in 2020 with 225,000 new jobs added last month. It's debate night in New Hampshire. The primary is Tuesday and the stakes are huge-especially for the candidates who underperformed in Iowa. And Iowa's Democratic party says it's finally done counting. But with questions lingering over the results, officials extend the deadline for candidates to challenge the caucuses. The two leaders, Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders, say it is time to move on. Today's panel: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Karoun Demirjian and Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post and Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast Also on the program: CNN's Ryan Nobles and Jeff ZelenyTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's program was cut short by the president's remarks on his impeachment acquittal. You'll hear our panel talking about the president's attacks on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi this morning at the National Prayer Breakfast, and Speaker Pelosi's critical response in her press conference. Today's panel: CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson, John Harwood, Phil Mattingly, and POLITICO's Laura Barron Lopez. Kaitlan Collins also joins us from the White House.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One by one, Senators get their final say ahead of the final vote on the articles of impeachment -- with President Trump poised to claim victory and vindication. The election-year State of the Union puts Washington's raw partisan mood on full display. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rips up the President's speech when he's done. And the 2020 campaign moves on to New Hampshire with the candidates still unsure who won Iowa. Unfortunately for Joe Biden, we know who came in fourth. Today's panel: CNN's Vivian Salama, Olivier Knox with Sirius XM, Paul Kane with The Washington Post, and Lisa Lerer with The New York Times. Also on the program: CNN's Manu RajuTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In what is supposed to be a defining day in the 2020 presidential campaign, we are left with an uncertain mess. The candidates, now in New Hampshire ahead of next week's primary, not knowing if they're winners or losers due to technical issues with the count. Iowa's Democratic party, holding a conference call with the campaigns this hour, says delayed caucus results should come later today. In the meantime, frustration, anger and plenty of spin from the candidates. And President Trump, hoping to look past impeachment and ahead to the 2020 election in tonight's State of the Union speech. Today's panel: Seung Min Kim and Rachael Bade with The Washington Post, Julie Pace with the Associate Press, and Julie Hirschfeld Davis with The New York Times. Also on the program: CNN's Leyla Santago and Jeff Zeleny.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump legal team files its defense brief with the senate, arguing the president did nothing wrong - and that the Democrats' case does not meet the constitutional test for impeachment and removal. Plus, testing time for Mitch McConnell. The Senate Majority Leader wants a quick trial, with no new witnesses or evidence. Democrats vow to fight that plan, but need a handful of Republicans to break with their president and party to succeed. And the 2020 democrats are courting black voters on this Martin Luther King Jr holiday, with the first votes two weeks from today. Today's panel: Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Dan Balz with the Washington Post, Francesca Chambers with McClatchy, and Politico's Heather Caygle. Also on the show: CNN's Carrie Cordero, Phil Mattingly, and Jessica Dean.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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It is debate night for the six leading 2020 Democrats. There are new tensions between progressives Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, while Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar look to sell Iowa caucus voters on the idea a centrist has the best chance to beat President Trump. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tells House Democrats they have to wait one more day to find out who she will tap to manage the Senate impeachment trial. And Majority Leader Mitch McConnell waits for the impeachment articles to arrive in the Senate, and watches a handful of Republicans who might vote to include witnesses in the trial. On today's panel: Julie Pace with Associated Press, CNN's MJ Lee, Sahil Kapur with Bloomberg, Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast, and Paul Kane with The Washington Post Also, on the program: Alex Thompson with POLITICO and CNN's Arlette Saenz, Manu Raju, and Lauren FoxTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The once historically diverse Democratic field shrinks again: Senator Cory booker suspends his presidential campaign. With three weeks to go before the Iowa caucuses, the attacks get sharper as six of the the leading Democrats prepare for tomorrow's CNN debate. And the defense secretary concedes he never saw intelligence specifically indicating an Iranian threat on four American embassies, despite what President Trump said. Today's panel: Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Sirius XM's Olivier Knox, Tarini Parti with The Wall Street Journal, and CNN's Kaitlan Collins. Also on the show: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Nic Robertson, Max Foster, and Victoria ArbiterTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices