CNN Inside Politics

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  Countdown to Control: Battlegrounds, Challenges, and Campaigns 18.10.2026 42min

  Inside Politics Sunday is diving deep into the pivotal Senate races of this election cycle. With just 16 days to go, can Democrats flip crucial red states? Can history be made in Kansas? Follow our exploration of this thrilling Senate race where Democrat Adam Hamilton aims to break a 94-year streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  House Battleground Expands Into Trump Territory 16.10.2026 43min

  With just 18 days until the election, the Cook Political Report has shifted 11 House races in Democrats' favor, including nine in states President Trump won in 2024. Several contests in traditionally Republican territory are now growing more competitive as the battle for control of the House intensifies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  AOC Hits GOP Turf in Key Michigan Senate Race 16.10.2026 43min

  With just 19 days until the election, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is campaigning with Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's largely Republican Upper Peninsula. El-Sayed is trying to cut into GOP support in a tight race against Republican Mike Rogers and help Democrats shift the balance of power in Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Can Talarico Turn Texas Blue? 14.10.2026 43min

  With 20 days until the election, two new polls show no clear leader in the Texas Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and President Trump's handpicked GOP candidate, Ken Paxton. Talarico is hoping to defy political history, flip deep-red Texas and help Democrats take back the Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Questions Already Swirling Around New Press Secretary 13.10.2026 43min

  White House press secretary Katie Zacharia's debut is drawing negative reviews from Trump world, with some officials already questioning how long she'll last. Zacharia also announced that Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle had been asked to resign, and Guilfoyle stepped down minutes later amid corruption allegations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Is Musk Trying to Buy the Midterms?  12.10.2026 42min

  Elon Musk, the world's richest man, is pouring a historic amount of cash into the midterms - at least $366 million, with at least $276 of that spent since July. Will his record-breaking political push turn the tide for Republicans?     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Senate Battle & AI Ad Wars 11.10.2026 42min

  Dive deep into the latest political maneuvers with Inside Politics Sunday. From close Senate races to the impact of AI in campaigns, we're breaking it all down. Listen now to stay informed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  More Bad News for GOP  09.10.2026 47min

  The Cook Political report deals a stinging blow to Republicans, revising its election forecast by moving 18 House races in Democrats' favor. That includes four GOP seats in Iowa and Pennsylvania. Cook now projects Democrats will gain between 9 and 19 seats, more than enough to flip control of the House. Cook Editor-in-Chief Amy Walter joins the show to provide details and context.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Red State Warning  08.10.2026 45min

  New CNN polls underscore Republicans at risk on home turf as voters blame President Trump for making life more expensive. Two Republican Senate seats in states Trump won by double digits now appear up for grabs.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Trump Trying to Help Texas GOP Hold-Em  07.10.2026 45min

  A new midterm forecast shows Texas, a Republican stronghold for nearly a century, is now up for grabs. That's why President Trump is heading back to the Lone Star State today for the third time in less than a month. He'll rally in San Antonio with his Senate pick, Ken Paxton, who's locked in a razor-tight race against Democrat James Talarico in a state that hasn't elected a Democratic senator in nearly four decades.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Trump's Financial Goody Bag  06.10.2026 43min

  President Trump is doling out goodies and promising Americans relief from high prices, but will voters believe him? In addition to promising multiple rebates, he signed an executive order that he claims will lower near-record diesel prices and "drive down the cost of all goods, including grocery prices, very substantially."    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Dems Path To Senate Majority Getting Wider  05.10.2026 43min

  Our new analysis of the Senate races most likely to flip from red to blue confirms Democrats have a clearer path to a majority than at any time in this election cycle. Trying to counter that, both President Trump and VP JD Vance are campaigning on GOP turf, trying to boost incumbent Republican senators in Nebraska and Alaska.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Battle for Midterm Dominance: Red States, Blue Waves 04.10.2026 43min

  With just 30 days left till the midterms, we're diving deep into how President Trump is impacting key races across the country. Can the GOP hold power in Congress? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Uninspiring Jobs Report  Adds to GOP Concerns 02.10.2026 43min

  The final jobs report before Election Day arrived today, and it's not great. The US added just 29,000 jobs in September, far fewer than expected, while unemployment ticked up to 4.2%. These latest uninspiring numbers come as voters across the country continue to rank the economy as their top issue.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Early Voting Favoring Dems  01.10.2026 44min

  Today, we're getting our first look at early voting with our newly launched CNN tracker. Nearly 800,000 ballots have already been cast around the country, and there are clear signs of Democratic enthusiasm and an advantage for the Democrats in several states with key races. Our coverage begins with CNN's Tom Foreman at a polling place in Fairfax County, Virginia.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Abdul el-Sayed Leads in Michigan  30.09.2026 46min

  With just 34 days until the midterms, a new Marist poll shows Democrat Abdul el-Sayed with a seven-point lead over Republican Mike Rogers in their race for the Senate. But for many in the Wolverine State, the choice is about someone who isn't on the ballot: Donald Trump.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Jack Smith Grilled on Capitol Hill  29.09.2026 45min

  Jack Smith, who led multiple DOJ investigations into Donald Trump, testified today in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. We heard about classified documents, 2020 election lies, and the January 6th attack on the Capitol. Which begs the question: Why is the GOP relitigating old grievances when they could be addressing what's driving voters right now as we steamroll toward the midterm elections?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  'Effing Rough'  28.09.2026 43min

  The headline above is how one Trump adviser is describing the midterms to CNN. That blunt assessment comes as President Trump finally hits back at Florida Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar, a vulnerable Republican who made a campaign ad criticizing his deportation policy. The president shared at least 14 posts from other Truth Social users criticizing her, including one calling her a backstabber and another that she wants amnesty.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Election Countdown: Challenges and Strategies for Republicans 27.09.2026 43min

  Is America gearing up for another political shift? Join us on Inside Politics as we unpack the GOP's internal struggles and Democratic strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Trump Gives Xi Democracy Tour  25.09.2026 46min

  As today's show begins, President Trump is escorting Xi Jinping on an archivist-guided tour of the National Archives, where the foundational documents of American democracy permanently reside.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices