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by CNN Podcasts · English

Each weekday, Dana Bash and a panel of well-sourced reporters bring you the most important political stories of the day. On the weekend, Manu Raju kicks off CNN's Sunday morning political programming with Inside Politics Sunday. Dana and Manu get answers from the people making headlines, explain the political stories that matter, and report on how the news will impact you.

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Are GOP Candidates Ghosting Trump? 

The episode examines whether GOP candidates are “ghosting” Donald Trump in their midterm campaigns, and how that relates to tight races, immigration enforcement politics, and culture-war messaging.

18 Sep 2026 · 51m · 16 chapters

Trump Plays Crime Card in NC 

This episode of CNN’s Inside Politics focuses on midterm campaign strategy and political messaging, especially “tough on crime” attacks.

17 Sep 2026 · 43m · 18 chapters

Trump Boost? Or Trump Burden? 

The episode weighs whether President Trump’s midterm push is a “boost” or a “burden” for Republicans, focusing on battleground races and voter concerns about the economy.

16 Sep 2026 · 43m · 14 chapters

Patel Grilled by Senate 

Inside Politics episode “Patel Grilled by Senate” centers on Kash Patel’s Senate Judiciary hearing and the broader fight over election integrity and federal power.

15 Sep 2026 · 45m · 16 chapters

Road to 51 Takes a Turn 

This CNN “Inside Politics” episode focuses on the final 50 days of the midterms, highlighting Senate-seat flip chances, campaign money, and key race storylines.

14 Sep 2026 · 44m · 14 chapters

GOP's Big Spend: The Battle for Senate Control

Inside Politics Sunday focuses on the GOP’s late-cycle spending to protect Senate control, especially Texas (Ken Paxton vs.

13 Sep 2026 · 43m · 16 chapters

Remembering 9/11

Inside Politics marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at Ground Zero, focusing on the day’s national impact, ongoing political debates about foreign policy and Islamophobia, and a new “seventh moment of…

11 Sep 2026 · 46m · 15 chapters

SCOTUS Rules Against GOP 

The episode (Inside Politics) covers midterm election dynamics and Trump’s convention messaging.

10 Sep 2026 · 44m · 18 chapters

New Poll: Key Senate Races Too Close To Call 

The episode focuses on fresh CNN polling in two battleground Senate races—Maine and Michigan—plus broader campaign dynamics around the economy, tariffs, and party strategy.

9 Sep 2026 · 44m · 16 chapters

All Eyes on New Hampshire

The episode of Inside Politics focuses on the New Hampshire Senate primary and the broader midterm stakes, especially how President Trump’s trade war and gas prices are affecting Republican…

8 Sep 2026 · 43m · 13 chapters

Negotiating the Trump Election Challenge 

The episode “Negotiating the Trump Election Challenge” (Inside Politics) argues that Republicans are trying to use President Trump’s brand to boost turnout while managing the risk of his low approval…

7 Sep 2026 · 43m · 19 chapters

The Midterm Showdown: Trumpapalooza and Its Impact

Inside Politics Sunday (Manu Raju) focuses on the GOP midterm push and related political fallout. Topic: Trumpapalooza, a two-day Texas convention where President Trump speaks both nights and J.D.

6 Sep 2026 · 43m · 12 chapters

Judge Gives Clancy Trial One More Hour Before Declaring Mistrial 

This episode follows breaking news in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, accused of strangling her three children in 2023.

4 Sep 2026 · 48m · 15 chapters