• Battleground Blitz
    Oct 4 2024
    First: With a month and a day until Americans flood the polls, the final strategy for each campaign involves swing states, superstar names, and bearing big grudges. Plus: The world watches anxiously to see how or if Israel will fire back at Iran as leaders around the world worry that one provocation too many will propel an all- out war. And: In a last month power drive, a screen door slams on any question who Bruce Springsteen will back in as the Boss appeals to his fans, especially working-class men, to vote for Kamala Harris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Trump, Harris Face Commander in Chief Test
    Oct 3 2024
    First: A strike, a war and a natural disaster threaten to upend the race and remake the election into a campaign about who is more fit. Plus: Staunch Republican Liz Cheney hits the campaign trail with Kamala Harris to tell voters why they can't afford four more years of Donald Trump. And: In a new memoir and video, Melania Trump takes a position on abortion directly at odds with her husband's party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • More Fear of a Widening War
    Oct 2 2024
    First: Tension across the globe is palpable as the world waits for a response to Iran's largest missile attack ever against Israel. The Biden administration says America's support for Israel remains ironclad. Plus: Tim Walz and JD Vance keep it civil on the debate stage as Donald Trump rages on Truth Social. How much will their exchanges on January 6, abortion and the economy matter to voters in this deadlocked race? And: Communities were "wiped off the map" by Hurricane Helene. President biden is heading to the Carolinas today to survey areas gutted by the fierce storm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Iran Launches Attack on Israel
    Oct 1 2024
    As today's show begins, the White House has just announced it believes Iran is on the verge of launching a missile attack on Israel. Israeli military says it hasn't identified the aerial threat, at least as of yet. But the American embassy is warning its personnel to shelter in place until further notice. Our coverage of this breaking news begins with CNN's Arlette Saenz at the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • What Will Iran Do?
    Sep 30 2024
    First: Israel strikes new targets in Lebanon and Yemen as fears grow that Iran will retaliate after Hezbollah's leader was killed. We go live to the region look at the tough choices ahead for President Biden. Plus: According to Donald Trump, "one rough day of policing" would end crime and Kamala Harris is "mentally impaired." Is his increasingly dark rhetoric what voters want to hear? And: It's debate night in Montana in a race that could determine control of the United States Senate. Republicans have an edge, but Democrats are shelling out millions, hoping for surprises across the map. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Tensions Rise In Mideast With U.S. Election 37 Days Away
    Sep 30 2024
    First: Lashing out. Trump bashes Harris as she tries to close the gap. And: Global developments shake up the race, as the VP candidates gear up for their debate. Plus: One on one. Kevin McCarthy live on the state of the GOP and the presidential race. And: Gridlock. New swing state polls give some hope to Democrats as they struggle to hold the Senate. Plus: New reporting on how Republicans could jam up a President Harris agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Israel Attacks Hezbollah HQ
    Sep 27 2024
    Today's show begins with major news out of the Middle East, where Israel says it has struck Hezbollah's central headquarters in the Lebanese capital of Beirut. CNN's Jomana Karadsheh joins us live from the scene of the attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Making Their Economic Pitches
    Sep 25 2024
    First: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are both in crucial swing states today, laying out dueling visions for the economy. Not surprising, as polls overwhelmingly show it's the most important issue for voters. Plus: A new bipartisan reveals shocking security lapses the day the former president was shot. And: A top pollster is joins the show to break down why Trump is dominating with male voters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins