Politics in the Way of Action

The Liz Cheney fist bump sparking major controversy. Plus, Chris and Lauren say goodbye in this final episode of the podcast. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

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Brand-new CNN poll numbers give us a final snapshot of the midterm climate, and it's beyond bleak for the Democrats. Plus: New CNN reporting on the behind the scenes battle between Mitch McConnell and Rick Scott over who should get more credit -- or more blame -- for how the Sena ...  Show more

Another mass shooting in America -- just days after the last one – puts mounting pressure on Democrats to take action. David Chalian explains the uphill battle for gun reform legislation in the Senate and President Biden's new massive $3 trillion infrastructure package proposal. ...  Show more

President Biden made a major speech last week in Georgia on the need for new voting rights legislation, but some of his supporters say the time for talk is over. We examine why Senate Democrats still face a logjam from within their own party and the potential impact new restricti ...  Show more

After a contentious confirmation battle, President Biden's Office of Management and Budget nominee is now on very thin ice after her committee votes were delayed. David Chalian examines the political implications of potentially losing this confirmation battle, plus Kevin McCarthy ...  Show more