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The impeachment inquiry picks up steam, with a parade of key witnesses - and a stunning admission by the White House chief of staff. Plus, President Trump abandons a key ally in the Middle East and draws bipartisan storm - and cancels plans to host the G7 at his Florida resort after pushback from GOP allies. And Bernie Sanders draws a crowd in New York - and scores a big progressive endorsement. Today's Panel: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Michael Shear of the New York Times, Karoun Demirjian of the Washington Post, and Politico's Laura Barrón-López.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House Chief of Staff brazenly confirms a Ukraine quid pro quo -- a key piece of the Democrats' impeachment case. Then he says he didn't mean it. Plus, the President says the deal the U.S. made with Turkey is a ceasefire, and is "great." But Turkey's foreign minister says it is not a cease fire at all, and the European Union says the President again sold out the Kurds. And the simple truth is that the impeachment inquiry witnesses all served in the Trump administration. The President, though, calls it a conspiracy hatched by "crazy" Democrats. Today's Panel: CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson, Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Carl Hulse with The New York Times, and Margaret Talev with Axios. Also on the Program: CNN's Arwa DamonTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Critical testimony today as House Democrats build their abuse of power impeachment case. A Trump campaign donor turned ambassador tells Congress the President personally directed him to work with Rudy Giuliani - and that Giuliani tied Ukraine's hope for a White House meeting to its willingness to investigate the Bidens. Plus, VP Pence lobbies Turkey to halt its military operation in Syria -- as the President bristles at both Republicans and Democrats who say he is making America weaker and handing a gift to Russia, Iran and ISIS. And Congress loses a unique, booming voice: Elijah Cummings was a son of sharecroppers who rose to be chairman of the powerful House Oversight Committee. The Baltimore icon died this morning at the age of 68. Today's Panel: CNN's Dana Bash, Michael Bender with The Wall Street Journal, CNN's Kylie Atwood, Asma Khalid with NPR and Julie Hirschfeld Davis 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

Today's Podcast is abbreviated due to President Trump's news conference. Who had a target on their back at the Democratic debate? If you weren't sure who entered the night as the frontrunner, it was very quickly clear how the candidates themselves see it. Today's Panel: Laura Barron Lopez with POLITICO, Olivier Knox with SiriusXM, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, and Shawna Thomas with Vice News.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blockbuster impeachment testimony from a trusted Republican policy hand. Former Trump White House aide Fiona Hill describes corruption in the President's Ukraine policy, says her boss John Bolton called Rudy Giuliani a hand grenade, and says Bolton told her to inform White House lawyers. Plus, it is debate night for the 2020 Democrats in battleground Ohio: A record 12 candidates on stage, with health care and guns among the certain flash points. And Hunter Biden defends his foreign business dealings, but acknowledges his last name is what opened doors. Today's Panel: Molly Ball with TIME, CNN's Michael Warren, Rachael Bade with The Washington Post, and Margaret Talev with Axios. Also on the Program: CNN's MJ Lee and Ryan Browne, and Lisa Lerer 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

First, A press conference out of Fort Worth, Texas, where a police officer opened fire and killed a woman in her own home. Her family is demanding an investigation from an outside agency. Plus, President Trump orders all U.S. Forces out of northern Syria as Turkey expands an offensive against the Kurds. A key ally just days ago, the Kurds now say America has betrayed them and they have no choice but to make deals with the Assad regime and Russia. And, a big week ahead in the Trump impeachment inquiry. The President's former Russia adviser is on Capitol Hill today, and the ambassador central to the Ukraine quid pro quo question is also on tap. Today's Panel: The Wall Street Journal's Catherine Lucey, Paul Kane and Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, and POLITICO's Melanie Zanona. Also on the Program: CNN's Paul Callan, Arwa Damon, Rear Admiral John Kirby (Ret.), 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

Democrats are moving forward with their impeachment probe at light speed - interviewing a former U.S. ambassador at the heart of the Ukraine scandal and issuing a flurry of subpoenas last week - with multiple depositions planned in the days ahead. Plus, two days to go until the CNN-New York Times Democratic Debate. Is Elizabeth Warren ready for the onslaught coming her way? And can Bernie Sanders reassure voters he's healthy enough to be president? And as the situation in northern Syria deteriorates, some of President Trump's top allies in Congress are furious over his decision to withdraw U.S. troops - and leave America's Kurdish allies at the mercy of a rapidly expanding invasion by Turkey. Nia-Malika Henderson in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Julie Pace of the Associated Press, the Wall Street Journal's Tarini Parti, and Rachael Bade and Josh Dawsey of the Washington Post. Plus live reporting on the ground in Syria from CNN's Nick Paton Walsh.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A key player in the house Democrats' impeachment inquiry is talking to members of Congress right now after the Trump White House lets her show up to testify. She says Rudy Giuliani led a concerted effort to get rid of her. Plus, investigators are now looking into Giuliani's business ties to two Ukrainian associates indicted by the Feds. And the President goes on a campaign rally spree in the face of the impeachment inquiry. On today's Panel: Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast, Bloomberg's Sahil Kapur, Lisa Lerer with The New York Times, and Former Federal Prosecutor Michael Zeldin Also on the program: CNN's Manu Raju and Ryan BrowneTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blockbuster indictment: The Feds indict two Rudy Giuliani clients on charges they illegally funneled foreign money into American campaigns -- including a Trump re-election Super PAC Pentagon officials among those angered by President Trump's sudden decision to abandon the Kurds in northern Syria. And, the President lashes out at Fox News over a poll showing 51% of Americans now favor impeachment and his removal from office. Today's panel: Vivian Salama with The Wall Street Journal, Carl Hulse with The New York Times, Matt Viser with The Washington Post, and NPR's Tamara Keith. Also on the program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Evan Perez, Manu Raju, Michael Warren, Clarissa Ward and Legal Analyst Shan WuTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Turkey launches its promised military assault against the Kurds in northern Syria. Leading Republicans accuse President Trump of abandoning a key U.S. ally and predict it will lead to an ISIS resurgence. Plus, House Democrats say the defiant White House refusal to cooperate will not slow their impeachment inquiry. And, new reporting on Rudy Giuliani's role in Ukraine amid allegations the President abused his power by trying to get Ukraine's President to help him with personal political vendettas. On today's panel: Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Melanie Zanona with POLITICO, Karoun Demirjian with The Washington Post, Margaret Talev with Axios, and CNN's Michael Warren Also on today's program: CNN's Manu Raju and Arwa DamonTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House at the last minute blocks testimony from a key impeachment witness. House Democrats call it is more evidence of obstruction and say subpoenas are on the way. The President calls the inquiry a kangaroo court . Plus, the President invites Turkey's leader for a White House visit. It's another poke at his fellow Republicans who are furious with him for pulling U.S. troops from Syria. And Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham promises Rudy Giuliani a spotlight on Capitol Hill to lay out his unproven allegations of corruption in Ukraine. Today's Panel: Laura Barron Lopez and Heather Caygle with POLITICO, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, and Michael Bender with The Wall Street Journal. Also on the Program: CNN's 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

A second whistleblower hires lawyers and House Democrats prepare to interview key impeachment witnesses. But leading Republicans adopt a see no evil approach, and say their minds are made up despite any new facts that might emerge. Plus, a big Republican pushback to the President's overnight decision to pull U.S. troops from Syria. Conservative voices warn the Kurds could be slaughtered, and that the President is handing Russia and Iran big victories. And, Joe Biden fighting a two-front war, trying to fend off attacks from the President as well as a surging Elizabeth Warren. Today's Panel: CNN's Abby Phillip, Alex Thompson with POLITICO, Rachael Bade with The Washington Post, Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast, and CNN's Jeff ZelenyTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump dismisses damning text messages from diplomats suggesting a clear Ukraine quid pro quo, as Democrats keep pushing toward impeachment. Unemployment dipped to a 50-year-low of 3.5 percent and the economy added 136,000 new jobs in September, but there are some flashing lights when you look closer at manufacturing and other sectors bruised by the President's trade wars. And CNN confirms that in a call with China's President Xi, Mr. Trump promised to stay quiet about the Hong Kong protests as long as trade talks continued. On today's panel: CNN's Dana Bash, Michael Bender with The Wall Street Journal, Shawna Thomas with VICE News Tonight on HBO, Retired Rear Admiral John Kirby, Lisa Lerer with The New York Times, Ana Swanson with The New York Times Also on today's program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Lauren Fox and Christine RomansTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump unplugged and unrepentant as the impeachment crisis grips his administration Plus, House Democrats subpoena the White House - and hit the vice president with a sweeping request for documents for their impeachment inquiry. And Joe Biden fights back, taking aim at a president he says is "unhinged." Today's Panel: Seung Min Kim and Toluse Olorunnipa with the Washington Post, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, and Julie Hirschfeld Davis with the New York Times.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 asks for foreign election help - at the same time a key impeachment witness is being questioned on Capitol Hill about that very thing. The President's anger against Democrats pushing for impeachment is raw and very public. In contrast, the Vice President's team is working frantically - but behind the scenes - to try to shield him from any Ukraine backlash. And Bernie Sanders says he'll be on the debate stage in two weeks, despite undergoing a hear procedure this week. Today's panel: Julie Hirschfeld Davis with The New York Times, Michael Shear with The New York Times, Laura Barrón-López with POLITICO and Julie Pace with Associated Press Also on today's show: CNN's 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

Mike Pompeo today ignoring a question about his big role in the Trump impeachment inquiry. We know now the Secretary of State was on the call when the President asked Ukraine for election dirt. House Democrats want to know if Pompeo helped hide the transcript. Plus, Bill Barr's global whodunit; The Attorney General wants to know if other governments helped in the early days of the Russia investigation. It is legitimate fact finding or another use of government resources to promote wild conspiracy theories? Today's Panel: CNN's Nia Malika Henderson, Jonathan Martin with New York Times, POLITICO's Heather Caygle, Margaret Talev with Axios, and CNN Legal Analyst Shan Wu. Also on the Program: CNN's Manu Raju, Clarissa Ward, and Evan Perez.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A quick start to a big week ahead for the Trump impeachment inquiry -- House Democrats plan to question several key witnesses behind closed doors. Plus, raw anger from the President himself. Tweets lashing out at the White House whistleblower and Democrats leading the inquiry. The President is trying to keep Republicans in line at a moment many are privately nervous about where this is heading. And John Bolton back in the public eye. The former top White House aide paints President Trump as naive about North Korea -- saying Kim Jong Un has no intention of giving up his nuclear program and deserves no more rewards. Today's Panel: CNN'S Kaitlan Collins, Paul Kane with The Washington Post, Katie Rogers with The New York Times, and Tarini Parti with The Wall Street Journal. 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

A whir of new developments connected to the whistleblower complaint that is now the lynchpin of the Democratic impeachment push. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi refusing today to put a specific timeline on the investigation, but the committee taking the lead told reporters to expect subpoenas for key witnesses and told its members to be ready to work during a planned two week recess. A big question today: Are House Democrats on their own, or will the Republican-led Senate look into the allegations raised in the explosive whistleblower complaint? Today's Panel: Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Sahil Kapur with Bloomberg, Julie Hirschfeld Davis with The New York Times, and CNN's Abby Phillip Also on the Program: CNN's 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

House Democrats are fast-tracking their impeachment inquiry - now focused on the Ukraine scandal and President Trump's conversation with that country's leader. Trump says he's the victim of a smear campaign orchestrated by Democrats and the "Deep State." The full Congress is on recess for two weeks, but the House Intelligence Committee plans interviews and hearings using the whistle-blower complaint as a road-map for the inquiry. Today's panel: Jackie Kucinich of The Daily Beast, Time's Molly Ball, Vivian Salama of the Wall Street Journal, 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

The Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire testifies on Capitol Hill -- hours after the publication of a whistleblower report detailing allegations the President used his office to pursue foreign dirt for the 2020 election. Today's Panel: CNN's Jim Sciutto, Gloria Borger, Dana Bash, Jeffrey Toobin, Asha Rangappa, Shawn Turner, Carrie Cordero, and Evan Perez.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee says President Trump "betrayed his oath of office and sacrificed our national security" after the White House releases a rough transcript of his July 25th conversation with the president of Ukraine. We break down all the aftermath with our panel: CNN's Jeff Zeleny and Nia-Malika Henderson, Karoun Demirjian with the Washington Post, and Margaret Talev with Axios. Also on today's show: CNN's Pamela Brown, Evan Perez, Manu Raju, and CNN Legal Analyst Michael Zeldin.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Impeachment momentum builds among House Democrats. Speaker Pelosi leads a big meeting this afternoon -- and several moderates who had been holdouts because of the politics back home say the President's conduct leaves them no choice. Plus, ridiculous is the president's answer to the impeachment drumbeat. But new reporting shows he ordered a hold on military aide to Ukraine just before pushing its president for dirt on Joe Biden. And Elizabeth Warren launches an early state TV ad blitz -- this as a new poll shows her atop the Democratic pack in New Hampshire. Yes, we just said the same thing the other day about Iowa. Today's Panel: Margaret Talev With Axios, Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, Heather Caygle with POLITICO, and Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast. Also on the Program: CNN's Nina Dos Santos, Manu Raju, 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

President Trump is at the UN where he was greeted by questions about his controversial summer call with the leader of Ukraine. Plus, House Democrats say they're reaching a tipping point on impeachment. President Trump says he's not worried. And new polls show a surge for Elizabeth Warren in Iowa. Today's Panel: CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson, Michael Shear with The New York Times, Rachael Bade with The Washington Post, and Alex Thompson with POLITICO. Also on the Program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Diplomatic And Military Analyst, Retired Rear Admiral John Kirby.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As 2020 Democrats flock to Iowa, a new CNN poll highlights a surge for Elizabeth Warren - and struggles for many of her competitors. Plus, President Trump asks for foreign election help - pressuring Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden and his family. Democrats cry foul, but Trump says what he did was "totally appropriate." And more troops head to the Middle East, as Washington and Tehran talk tough. Today's panel: the AP's Julie Pace, Michael Bender of the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg's Sahil Kapur, and Seung Min Kim with 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

Trump discusses tensions with Iran and the trade war with China at a news conference with Australia's Prime Minister. Prior to the news conference the President announced tough new sanctions on the Iranian national bank He also addressed the growing controversy over a mysterious whistleblower complaint, calling it a "political hack job." Today's panel: CNN's Dana Bash, CNN's Mike Rogers, CNN's Carrie Cordero, Maggie Haberman with The New York Times Also on the program: CNN's Kaitlan CollinsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did President Trump make a reckless promise to a foreign leader? A whistleblower thinks so, and the intelligence community inspector general who deemed the complaint urgent gives select members of Congress a classified briefing, but offers little information. Plus, two big shakeups by struggling 2020 Democratic contenders -- Kamala Harris goes all in on Iowa and Bernie Sanders juggles staff in two early states. And it's still unclear whether Congress can compromise over new gun violence laws. But Beto O'Rourke's call for a mandatory buyback of assault weapons is already an attack line for conservative Republicans on the ballot in 2020. On Today's Panel: Catherine Lucey with The Wall Street Journal, Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, Melanie Zanona with POLITICO, Lisa Lerer with The New York Times, CNN's Kylie AtwoodTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump announces new sanctions on Iran and his pick for a new National Security Adviser. This as Secretary of State Pompeo arrives in Saudi Arabia -- and the Saudis display what they say are Iranian weapons used to attack the kingdom's oil facilities. Plus, Joe Biden still leads the Democratic pack. But the first national poll after the latest debate shows Elizabeth Warren closing in -- and outpacing all her rivals when it comes to voter enthusiasm. And new wrinkles in the House Democratic family feud over impeachment. This as Trump confidante Corey Lewandowski tells Congress there is nothing wrong with lying -- and then gets schooled on CNN. On today's panel: Vivian Salama with The Wall Street Journal , Paul Kane with The Washington Post, CNN's Kylie Atwood, Julie Hirschfeld Davis with The New York Times, and Tarini Parti with The Wall Street Journal Also on the program: CNN's Oren Liebermann, Clarissa Ward, and Douglas BrinkleyTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Democrats are about to hold what some call their first impeachment hearing. And the White House is defiant, telling two former presidential aides not to show up -- and a third Trump adviser not to answer certain questions. Plus, Elizabeth Warren takes aim at Joe Biden and the electability argument. And then she takes 4,000 selfies. And President Trump's numbers among Latino voters are horrible, but he insists he can stretch the map again in 2020 -- and win New Mexico. Today's Panel: CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson, Olivier Knox with SiriusXM, Karoun Demirjian with The Washington Post, and Margaret Talev with Axios Also on the Program: CNN's Manu Raju, MJ Lee, 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

Oil prices are up and the Middle East is on edge following attacks on Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure. The Trump Administration blames Iran - and the President says the U.S. is locked and loaded. Plus, the recurring presidential credibility question: Aides rush to say "locked and loaded" doesn't necessarily mean a military response. And the President insists he never said something that he said clearly - on camera - and was then repeated by cabinet members. And nearly 50,000 auto workers in nine states go on strike. General Motors says it has made a fair offer, workers see it differently. Today's Panel: CNN's Kylie Atwood and Manu Raju, Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast, Rachael Bade with The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal's Michael Bender and Greg Ip. Also on the Program: CNN's MJ Lee, and Kalea Hall with The Detroit NewsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New tensions between the Trump White House and Iran after a stunning attack on Saudi oil facilities. Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility, but the Trump administration is blaming Iran. CNN's Senior International Correspondent Nick Paton Walsh joins us with a report from Tehran and CNN's John Kirby provides analysis. Plus, the Democratic presidential race turns testy as summer gives way to fall. Julian Castro questioned Joe Biden's memory and Cory Booker suggested Biden could fumble away any chance of beating President Trump. Today's panel: Margaret Talev of Axios, CNN's Nia Malika Henderson, Julie Hirschfeld Davis of The New York Times, and Vice News' Shawna Thomas.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fallout today from a feisty 10-candidate Democratic debate. Joe Biden mixes it up with Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders on health care, and two contenders who made Biden's age and stamina an issue last night stage a hasty retreat the morning after. Plus, Beto O'Rourke adds a "hell yes" when asked if he would push a mandatory buy back of assault weapons. It is a line that could help him in the Democratic primary, but a position most Democrats see as an impossible sell in a general election. And President Trump gets in a few jabs at his potential Democratic opponents in a speech at the GOP retreat in Baltimore. On today's panel: Julie Pace with Associated Press, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Michael Shear with The New York Times, and Tarini Parti with The Wall Street JournalTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is debate night for the 2020 Democrats, the first time Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren share the same stage, and perhaps a last chance for some of the struggling contenders to prove to voters and donors they deserve to stick around. Plus, a big Supreme Court immigration win for the Trump White House. The justices allow the President's tough new asylum rules to be enforced while a legal challenge makes it way through the lower courts. And words matter. Except maybe when it comes to House Democrats. Do they have a formal impeachment investigation or just a lower level inquiry to determine whether to move to an impeachment investigation? It depends on who and how you ask. Today's panel: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Franco Ordoñez with NPR, CNN's Arlette Saenz , Karoun Demirjian with The Washington Post, CNN's Joan Biskupic and CNN's Sara Murray. Also on the program: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, NPR's Asma Khalid, CNN's Manu Raju, and CNN's Christine RomansTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans celebrate a win in a close House special election in North Carolina, but with victory comes more proof the President's unpopularity in the suburbs is a drag on Republican candidates across America. Plus, it may be the third debate for 2020 Democrats but it's the first time Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren share the stage. New poll numbers show the Massachusetts senator is, at the moment, a rising threat to the former vice president. And three key Senators say there's more hope on passing gun legislation after a meaningful phone call with the President. On Today's Panel: Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Olivier Knox with SiriusXM, Catherine Lucey with The Wall Street Journal, Laura Barrón-López with POLITICO. Also On Today's Program: CNN's 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

Breaking News: President Trump fires National Security Adviser John Bolton. Sources say the President and Bolton got into a heated argument last night over the plan to host Taliban leaders at Camp David. The question now is who will fill this important position? Today's Panel: CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson, TIME's Molly Ball, POLITICO's Heather Caygle, and Vivian Salama with The Wall Street Journal. Also on the Program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Kylie Atwood, Nic Robertson, Michael Warren, Aaron David Miller, and Rear Admiral John Kirby (Ret.)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 abruptly cancels a planned peace summit with the Taliban. His idea to invite the Al Qaeda allies to Camp David on the week of 9/11 causes a split in the administration -- and alarms key Conservatives in Congress. Plus, Congress is back from its summer break. Republicans want to know if the President is serious about new gun control legislation. Democrats are trying to balance a family debate about whether to stick to issues like guns and health care or move ahead with investigations and impeachment. And remember Valerie Plame? The ex-spy is now running for Congress -- and putting her CIA driving lessons to use in a new campaign video. Today's Panel: CNN's Abby Phillip, Carl Hulse with The New York Times, Matt Viser with The Washington Post and Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast. Also on the Program: CNN's Kylie Atwood, Manu Raju, and Jessica Schneider and Retired Rear Admiral John KirbyTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2020 circus comes to New Hampshire. Who's got the right strategy for winning the first-in-the-nation primary? Meanwhile, Trump abruptly cancels a secret Camp David summit with the Taliban - just days before the September 11th anniversary. Plus, Democrats ramp up their investigations into President Trump, and demand action on guns. But the president's still wavering. And Hurricane Dorian wreaks havoc in the Bahamas and the Carolinas, yet the president is obsessed with where it didn't hit. Dana Bash in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Lisa Lerer from the New York Times, Bloomberg's Sahil Kapur, the Washington Post's Rachael Bade, and Michael Bender with the Wall Street JournalTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dorian makes landfall in North Carolina, causing more flooding and power outages as the Bahamas scrambles to deal with much more significant damage. Plus, the economy added 130,000 new jobs in August -- a solid headline for a report that that shows many signs of economic strength, but also warns some key sectors are stalling. And, the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees broaden their investigation into whether President Trump profits from government business after the Vice President stayed a Trump resort in Ireland. Today's Panel: CNN's Dana Bash, Alex Thompson with POLITICO, CNN's Manu Raju, Damian Paletta with The Washington Post, and Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast Also on the Program: CNN's Allison Chinchar, Patrick Oppmann, Christine Romans, and Alexis Pelecanos, sister of a Bahamas survivorTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday, September 5, 2019: Charleston Police Warn Drivers: "Turn Around, Don't Drown!" Trees are toppling and streets are flooding as the eye of Hurricane Dorian brushes the Carolina coast, and we're getting a first-hand look at the destruction in the Bahamas. CNN is on the ground as U.S. residents brace for the storm and the rescues continue in the Bahamas. Plus, 2020 Democratic presidential candidates talk climate change in a marathon CNN town hall. And, President Trump has a new series of tweets defending his inaccurate claim that Alabama needed to brace for the hurricane. Today's Panel: Laura Barron Lopez and Heather Caygle with POLITICO, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post Also on the Program: CNN's Erica Hill, Alison Chinchar, Brian Todd, Paula Newton, and Rosa Flores, plus North Carolina residents Richard Neal and Art PerryTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida starts to feel the effects as Hurricane Dorian as it batters the Bahamas. The storm has killed at least five people and island officials expect the number to rise. Plus, battle lines being drawn over Brexit. British Parliament is back from its summer break for a showdown with Prime Minister Boris Johnson. And, in the 2020 race, Joe Biden's campaign announces it will return donations it received from federally registered lobbyists, as he once again defends his botched version of a war story. Today's Panel: CNN's Phil Mattingly, Julie Pace with the Associated Press, and Vivian Salama with The Wall Street Journal Also on the program: CNN's John Berman, Chad Myers, Patrick Oppmann, Brian Todd, Nic Robertson, and Arlette Saenz. Also, National Hurricane Center Director Ken Graham, Florida Senator Rick Scott, and Martin County Sheriff William SnyderTo 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 Hurricane Dorian: Winds begin to pick up in Florida and mandatory evacuations begin in parts of Georgia and South Carolina. Plus, investigators search for a motive in a West Texas mass shooting as grieving families and friends seek answers. Will the latest attack trigger action in Congress? Also, Coast Guard says search and rescue operations are underway after a boat catches fire in California. 34 people are unaccounted for. And, parades, picnics and presidential candidates. It's Labor Day on the campaign trail. Today's Panel: CNN's Abby Phillip, Melanie Zanona with POLITICO, and Emily Larsen with The Washington Examiner. Also on the Program: CNN's John Berman, Allison Chinchar, Patrick Oppmann, Rosa Flores, Scott McLean and Jeff Zeleny. Also, Florida State Representative Shevrin Jones, Palm Beach Mayor Mack Bernard, and Hurricane Hunter Nick Underwood.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yet another mass shooting in America - seven people killed along a highway in West Texas, with the gunman dead after a shootout with police. Meanwhile, on the East Coast, residents prepare for Hurricane Dorian - barreling down on the U.S. mainland as a "catastrophic" Category Five storm. Plus - voters are growing more pessimistic about the economy, but President Trump insists there's nothing to worry about. And the 2020 frontrunners prepare for their most important debate yet, with Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren at center stage. Manu Raju in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Margaret Talev with Axios, Time's Molly Ball, Michael Shear of the New York Times, and Politico's Laura Barrón-López. Plus CNN's Ed Lavendera on the ground in Odessa, Texas; Patrick Oppman in the Bahamas; and Allison Chinchar in the CNN Weather Center.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hurricane Dorian makes its way toward the U.S. east coast; Florida gas stations are starting to run dry as the Governor looks at the possibility of mandatory evacuations. President Trump's personal assistant is out of the White House, forced to resign after telling some reporters a little too much about life in the West Wing. And Joe Biden is pushing off the media coverage after facing criticism over a war story he got wrong. On today's panel: CNN's Phil Mattingly, Laura Barrón-López with POLITICO, Lisa Lerer with The New York Times and Vivian Salama with The Wall Street Journal Also on the program: CNN's Rosa Flores, Vero Beach Mayor Val Zudans, NOAA Hurricane Hunter Nick Underwood, CNN's Meteorologist Chad Myers, Democratic Pollster Anna Greenberg, and Republican Pollster Ed GoeasTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's days away from hitting, but getting stronger by the minute. Dorian is now forecast to be a Category 4 hurricane, with Florida in its crosshairs. James Comey is on the defensive after the Justice Department's watchdog concludes the fired FBI Director violated agency policy and set a "dangerous example" by leaking memos about his meetings with the President. And, shut out of the Democrats' next debate and nearly out of money, Kirsten Gillibrand bows out of the 2020 race. How long can others outside the top 10 hang on? On today's panel: Carl Hulse with The New York Times, Tarini Parti with The Wall Street Journal, CNN's Shimon Prokupecz, Margaret Talev with Axios, and Joshua Jamerson with The Wall Street Journal Also, on today's program: CNN Meteorologist Chad Myers, Cocoa Beach Mayor Ben Malik, and hurricane expert Brian McNoldyTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Puerto Rico's fragile recovery after Hurricane Maria will likely be tested by a new storm....Dorian is now projected to become a major hurricane before taking aim at the U.S. east coast. Former Defense Secretary James Mattis is now giving his version of events for the first time since his tumultuous departure from the Trump administration. And is the stage set? New 2020 polls out this morning suggest half the candidates won't qualify for the next presidential debate. Montana Governor Steve Bullock is one of them, and says he isn't sweating it. On today's panel: Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Molly Ball with TIME, Catherine Lucey with The Wall Street Journal, and Franco Ordoñez with NPR Also, on today's program: CNN's Arlette Saenz, CNN's Chad Myers, Mari Rosas a hurricane survivor, and Errin Haines Whack with Associated PressTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just another week in the Trump presidency - a feud with Denmark, and a promise that he alone can beat China on trade. What will this weekend's G7 summit bring? Plus, the Trump economy on edge - with markets dropping over the president's words and an escalating trade war. But the White House insists it's nothing to worry about. And Team Biden admits you may have your doubts about him - but says Democrats still should vote for him if they want to win in 2020 Nia-Malika Henderson in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Jonathan Martin of the New York Times, Vice News' Shawna Thomas, Vivian Salama of the Wall Street Journal, and CNN's Phil Mattingly. Plus CNN's Nic Robertston live from the G7 summit in France.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The President contradicts himself on guns and the economy -- stoking confusion and raising questions about his behavior. Plus, Bernie Sanders offers his version of a Green New Deal -- and he adds a new twist to Medicare for All to deal with complaints from unions who like their employer-provided health care. And the Democratic field loses Governor Jay Inslee but still has 20-plus active candidates. Today's Panel: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Carl Hulse with The New York Times, Matt Viser with The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal's Tarini Parti. Also on the program: CNN's Military & Diplomatic Analyst Retires Rear Adm. John KirbyTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apologies, we have a truncated show today because the President answered questions on the White House lawn for nearly 40 minutes. Our reporters discussed the economy, the climate in Washington over gun reform, and President Trump's "disloyalty" comments towards American Jews who vote for Democrats. Today's panel: CNN's Abby Phillip, Heather Caygle with POLITICO, The Wall Street Journal's Joshua Jamerson, and Margaret Talev with Axios.To 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 back on the trail in Iowa today as a new CNN poll shows him widening his national lead in the Democratic race. Electability is Biden's theme in his first campaign TV ad -- and Jill Biden offers a rather unusual endorsement. Plus, the scramble to make the next Democratic debate. Julian Castro is in -- and a few Democrats who are close are racing against the clock to qualify. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo making news today on China and ISIS. Plus offering his take on a New Yorker profile that calls him the "Secretary of Trump." Today's panel: Karoun Demirjian and Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, Laura Barron Lopez with POLITICO and Tamara Keith with NPR Also on the program: CNN's Arlette Saenz, Sara Murray and Kylie Atwood.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A tumultuous week on Wall Street - President Trump plays the blame game with the Federal Reserve and says everything's fine, but could a recession be looming on the horizon? Plus, Israel blocks a visit by two Democratic congresswomen - after a very public nudge from the president. And one struggling 2020 Democrat bows out - but another fights on after a mass shooting back home. Today's Panel: Julie Pace of the Associated Press, Politico's Laura Barron-Lopez, Lisa Lerer of the New York Times, and Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post. Plus New York Times economic reporters Neil Irwin and Jeanna Smialek.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Israeli official says Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib must hate Israel more than she loves her grandmother. This after the Democratic Congresswoman asks for permission to see family in the Palestinian territories, then says never mind when Israel says yes. Plus, a new complication in the China challenge: The White House approves a major arms sale to Taiwan -- something sure to anger Beijing at an already tense time in the trade war. And just an August 2019 snapshot, but a new poll shows Elizabeth Warren on the rise among Democrats. And it shows President Trump running well behind all of the leading Democrats. He insists he is not the least bit worried. Today's Panel: CNN's Dana Bash, Asma Khalid with NPR, Michael Shear with The New York Times, and Tarini Parti with The Wall Street Journal Also on the Program: CNN's MJ Lee and Evan PerezTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices