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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.
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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Mar 29, 2026 • 42min
Political Gridlock: A Nation at the Crossroad
Lauren Fox, CNN congressional correspondent covering Capitol Hill. Jonah Goldberg, conservative commentator and author. Elena Treen, political reporter tracking White House strategy. They dissect a 44-day government shutdown, GOP infighting over a Senate deal, security and DHS concerns, protests sweeping the country, and shifting presidential and Senate race dynamics.

Mar 27, 2026 • 43min
Will House Vote to End Government Shutdown?
Evan Perez, senior justice correspondent on law enforcement and national security. Kristen Holmes, White House and political reporter on administration messaging. Jeff Zeleny, senior political reporter on strategy and public opinion. Lauren Fox, congressional correspondent on Capitol Hill maneuvers. They discuss funding for DHS and TSA pay, House procedural roadblocks, Trump’s role in swaying Republicans, and breaking news on a hacked FBI director email.

Mar 26, 2026 • 42min
Marathon Cabinet Meeting
Byron Donalds, Florida congressman and GOP gubernatorial candidate; Kristen Holmes, White House correspondent; Phil Mattingly, economic and markets reporter. They dissect the administration's Iran posture and military options. They unpack rising oil and gasoline prices and market impacts. They analyze White House messaging, congressional oversight, and Florida special election signals.

Mar 25, 2026 • 43min
From Optimism to Reality
Lauren, a Capitol Hill reporter explaining the DHS shutdown stalemate; Gabe Cohen, reporting on ICE, federal election law, and voting-rights risks; and Senator Cory Booker, discussing the Iran war and his policy plans. They cover TSA workers’ hardships, why negotiations stalled over ICE reforms, legal limits on federal officers at polling places, and rising tensions with U.S. troop movements to the Middle East.

Mar 24, 2026 • 43min
To Back or to Block?
Will President Trump sign off on a deal to end the DHS shutdown? A deal can't come soon enough for travelers facing hellish wait times at airport security. Republicans are signaling that late-night talks at the White House went well and a deal with Democrats is at hand. However, it's ultimately in the president's hands.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 43min
Deadly Collision on LaGuardia Tarmac
A fatal collision rattles airports already reeling from a DHS shutdown. It happened just after midnight at NYC’s LaGuardia airport, where an Air Canada plane crashed into a fire truck, killing the pilot and copilot. Dozens of passengers were injured, and a flight attendant was found alive this morning outside the aircraft, still strapped to her seat.
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Mar 22, 2026 • 42min
War, Shutdowns, and Democratic Races
Inside Politics Sunday is diving deep into the tense situation in Iran and its implications at home. Don't miss Manu Raju as he breaks down the latest developments with top political analysts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 2026 • 48min
Endless Lines at Airports, No End In Sight
If you're planning to fly this weekend, you might want to think about leaving now. Sadly, depending on where you're heading and where you're coming from, that's not a joke, as the DHS shutdown continues to wreak havoc on airports across the country. And there's no sign of progress on a deal to fix it.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 32min
Does GOP have the Votes for War Supplemental?
Today's show begins following the public portion of a meeting between President Trump and his Japanese counterpart. While that was taking place, the big story on Capitol Hill was how much supplemental money the president will ask for to support the war in Iran, and whether Republicans have the votes to approve a request that could be as much as $200 billion.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 30min
Senate Tackles Worldwide Threats
Today’s show begins as the public portion of the “Worldwide Threats” hearing is wrapping up, during which top Trump Administration officials – including the directors of national intelligence, FBI and CIA – testified to the Senate. Concurrently, Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin was trying to convince his colleagues he’s ready to take the reins of the homeland security department. Dana and a terrific group of reporters discuss the sometimes-contentious testimony.
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