President Trump is trying to keep the presidency from being in transition, and his refusal to accept the election results poses a danger to the country. In this week's episode, Nia-Malika Henderson and David Chalian discuss the impacts of an undermined presidential transition and the challenges President-elect Biden will face as he begins to lead the nation. Plus, top Republican election lawyer and CNN contributor Benjamin Ginsberg joins to discuss Trump’s baseless legal battle.   To learn...

CNN can project that Democratic candidate Joe Biden has been elected the 46th President of the United States, defeating Republican incumbent Donald Trump. His running mate, Kamala Harris, has become the first woman and first person of color to be elected vice president. David Chalian walks you through their path to the White House and what challenges lie ahead. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Election night has stretched into election week, so Politically Sound is a little different. In this mini-episode, David Chalian explains what the possible paths to 270 electoral votes look like for each candidate. With four battleground states have yet to be called, Joe Biden is on the brink of victory.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

This isn't your typical episode of Politically Sound... but this hasn't been your typical election. In this mini-episode, Nia Malika Henderson gives you an update on where the things stand in the race for the Presidency as focus turns to razor thin margins in a few key states. Tune in tomorrow for a more in-depth episode! To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

November 3rd isn’t going to be like any election night you’ve ever seen. In this week's episode, Nia-Malika Henderson and David Chalian set your expectations for the biggest night in politics and walk you through what to watch for as the results come in. Plus, have you ever wondered what happens to your ballot after it's cast? Kristen Holmes takes us through the life of a ballot in the key swing county of Erie, Pennsylvania. Let us know what you think of the show: cnn.com/podsurvey   To...

It will take at least 270 electoral votes for a presidential candidate to win the election, and the race is almost certain to come down to a handful of battleground states. In this week's episode, Nia-Malika Henderson and David Chalian map out the different paths to 270 for both President Trump and Vice President Biden. Plus, CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan explains how disinformation campaigns have evolved since 2016. Let us know what you think of the show: cnn.com/podsurvey  To learn more about how...

The next president isn't all that will be on the ticket - and on the line - on November 3rd. In this week's episode, Nia-Malika Henderson and David Chalian give the state of play of "down ballot" races and dig deep on the battle for control of the House and Senate. Plus, Fredreka Schouten, who covers money in politics, takes you inside Democratic candidates' mammoth fundraising hauls and what's fueling their windfall.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The health of the President has put the fight over healthcare front and center during this election. One week after his Coronavirus diagnosis, President Trump is promising Americans the same world class care he received while trying to potentially take away healthcare coverage from millions. In this week's episode, Nia-Malika Henderson and David Chalian examine how the Coronavirus pandemic places added importance on healthcare in the 2020 election. Plus, Dr. Chris T. Pernell’s story of losing...

The President is waging an unprecedented war on the integrity of the election process...and his tactics could very well could work. In this week's episode, Nia-Malika Henderson and David Chalian explore the President’s strategy to systematically undermine the election results through baseless claims of fraud and voter intimidation. Plus, CNN Chief Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin outlines the legal scenarios that may decide the final outcome.  (Recorded on October 1, 2020)  To learn more about...

The end of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's remarkable life…is only the beginning of a political maelstrom. In this week's episode, Nia-Malika Henderson and Dana Bash break down the politics of a new Supreme Court pick. Plus, CNN Supreme Court Reporter Ariane De Vogue explains what's at stake for Americans as what will surely be a more conservative Supreme Court takes on challenges like immigration, healthcare, abortion...and maybe even the election itself. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener...

As the pandemic rages, and natural disasters wreak havoc, science shouldn’t be up for debate. But in this election cycle, that’s exactly what’s happening. In this week's episode, David Chalian and Nia-Malika Henderson walk through how science has become politicized, from Coronavirus to the climate, and just how dangerous that is for the country. Plus, CNN’s Bill Weir tells you why presidential leadership is so important to fighting the climate crisis – and what that means for voters’ choice...

Joe Biden has built his campaign around the idea that "character is on the ballot." But after yet another week of bombshells about the President's leadership…do voters actually care? In this week's episode, David Chalian and Nia-Malika Henderson break down what the revelations about the President's character and handling of the coronavirus pandemic in Bob Woodward's new book "Rage" mean for the 2020 election. Plus, CNN Anchor Brianna Keilar tells you about her experience as a military spouse...

Voting has begun, and the battle for the suburbs is heating up. After a week of unrest in Kenosha and Portland, President Trump is framing the 2020 election around “law and order” – a message that will resonate with suburbanites. But is the President's strategy stuck in the 1960's? In this week's episode, CNN Political Director David Chalian and CNN Senior Political Reporter Nia-Malika Henderson are joined by CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes to explain how the suburbs have changed over the...

This week in Trump's America: conventions, conspiracies, and chaos. It was a Republican National Convention like never before, one that played favor to President Trump and failed to offer a new GOP platform. But have Trump’s tactics – especially the conspiracy theories he has invited – changed the Republican Party for good? In this week's episode, CNN Political Director David Chalian and CNN Senior Political Reporter Nia-Malika Henderson are joined by CNN Senior Political Analyst John Avlon...

Kamala Harris made history this week as the first woman of color to join a major party presidential ticket just as the nation commemorates the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage. The centennial is yet another example of this nation’s complicated and often messy history. Black women who fought for the right to vote found themselves sidelined in the face of racism and political calculations. In our very first episode, CNN Political Director David Chalian and CNN Senior Political Reporter...

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