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CNN's "The Point with Chris Cillizza and Lauren Dezenski" cut through the spin to get to the point of the day's political news in less than five minutes. With analysis from one of the top political journalism teams in the US, it's a must-listen. read less
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The Politics of a Fist Bump
Apr 30 2021
The Politics of a Fist Bump
The Liz Cheney fist bump sparking major controversy. Plus, Chris and Lauren say goodbye in this final episode of the podcast. 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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The Politics of a Fist Bump
Apr 30 2021
The Politics of a Fist Bump
The Liz Cheney fist bump sparking major controversy. Plus, Chris and Lauren say goodbye in this final episode of the podcast. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Biden’s First 100 Days
Apr 29 2021
Biden’s First 100 Days
Here's what he's actually accomplished. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Here Comes the California Recall
Apr 28 2021
Here Comes the California Recall
Governor Gavin Newsom is in the hot seat. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
America’s Rising Political Power Centers
Apr 27 2021
America’s Rising Political Power Centers
The winners and losers of America's post census shuffle. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Biden’s Covid-19 Diplomacy
Apr 26 2021
Biden’s Covid-19 Diplomacy
Pressure to act as situation in India worsens. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is Tim Scott a 2024 GOP Hopeful?
Apr 23 2021
Is Tim Scott a 2024 GOP Hopeful?
His rebuttal to President Biden's joint address might be a preview.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
DC Statehood’s Senate Challenge
Apr 22 2021
DC Statehood’s Senate Challenge
It’s still an uphill climb with 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
A "Nativism" Warning for the GOP
Apr 21 2021
A "Nativism" Warning for the GOP
A dangerous ideology growing within the party. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Return of the Green New Deal
Apr 20 2021
Return of the Green New Deal
Meet the Civilian Climate Corps for the Jobs and Justice Act. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dems’ New SCOTUS Battle
Apr 19 2021
Dems’ New SCOTUS Battle
“Retire Breyer,” explained. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45 Mass Shootings in One Month
Apr 16 2021
45 Mass Shootings in One Month
A mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis Thursday night left 8 dead. In the US, it's a remarkably common occurrence. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Biden’s Big Foreign Policy Week
Apr 15 2021
Biden’s Big Foreign Policy Week
A tougher, more pragmatic posture for the US globally. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Schumer's Top Legislative Priorities
Apr 14 2021
Schumer's Top Legislative Priorities
Passing infrastructure and voting rights before the 2022 midterms. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nikki Haley Flip-Flops on Trump 2024
Apr 13 2021
Nikki Haley Flip-Flops on Trump 2024
She's keeping the 45th president on her good side. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Turning Controversy into Campaign Cash
Apr 12 2021
Turning Controversy into Campaign Cash
A study of Josh Hawley and Marjorie Taylor Greene. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why Thursday Explains America's Gun Debate
Apr 9 2021
Why Thursday Explains America's Gun Debate
Biden takes executive action, a state loosens restrictions, and yet another mass shooting. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kentucky’s Polar Opposite Voting Rights Law
Apr 8 2021
Kentucky’s Polar Opposite Voting Rights Law
A world away from Georgia’s. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The GOP’s Gaetz Gap
Apr 7 2021
The GOP’s Gaetz Gap
Mostly keeping their distance. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Biden Defines Infrastructure
Apr 6 2021
How Biden Defines Infrastructure
Right now, it’s a broad definition. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Vaccine Passports’ Tricky Politics
Apr 5 2021
Vaccine Passports’ Tricky Politics
Some controversial credentials. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices