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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 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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Mar 17, 2026 • 26min
Trump Blasts NATO Again
Steve Conterno, CNN reporter on the ground in Chicago covering Illinois primaries. Brett McGurk, former NSC Middle East coordinator specializing in coalition-building. They discuss Trump's scathing remarks about NATO and what that means for allied support. They also explore coalition-building challenges, NCTC leadership concerns, and lively on-the-ground voting dynamics in Illinois.

Mar 16, 2026 • 51min
Help Wanted
Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States, appears in clips from a White House Kennedy Center meeting. He discusses pushing allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and claims recent strikes and military successes. The conversation touches on global oil risks, allied reluctance, operational challenges in the Gulf, and political stakes at home.

Mar 15, 2026 • 42min
The Making of America's Strategy in Iran
Tensions are high as rising gas prices and the conflict with Iran shake global politics. Dive into this week's Inside Politics Sunday for an in-depth analysis from top experts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 13, 2026 • 44min
Six Americans Dead in Plane Crash
John Miller, CNN chief enforcement and intelligence analyst and former law enforcement official, offers quick perspective on domestic terror threats and intelligence responses. The conversation covers the KC-135 tanker crash in western Iraq, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and risks to shipping, and rising homegrown violence and anti-Semitic incidents at home.

Mar 12, 2026 • 44min
Iran Issues New Threat
Crude oil prices spike as Iran state TV issues a statement purportedly from new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz. He also threatened Iran's neighbors in the Middle East. Our coverage begins with Nick Paton Walsh in Jordan.
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