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CNN’s Political Director David Chalian lives, breathes, and sleeps politics, so who better to help make sense of the ever-shifting political landscape? Join David and his colleagues as they asked tough questions, provided insight and analysis, and helped you separate the political signal from the noise.

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COVID-19 and the Future of Voting Apr 30, 2020

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The clock is ticking to figure out how Americans can safely cast their ballots in November. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian and the executive director of the US Program at Human Rights Watch, Nicole Austin-Hillery, to discuss what states can do to ensure that voters don't have to choose between their democracy and their health.

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Checking on the 2020 Race from the "Virtual Trail" Apr 29, 2020

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The Trump and Biden campaigns are facing a new reality: the 2020 election is all about coronavirus. How will President Trump try to contrast himself with Biden? How will Biden handle picking a running mate amid the cloud of a sexual assault allegation? CNN political Director David Chalian is joined by CNN Washington Correspondent Ryan Nobles, who covers the Trump campaign, and CNN National Political Reporter Eric Bradner, who covers Biden to break down the latest from the race.

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What the Senate Will Look Like During COVID-19 Apr 28, 2020

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The Senate is back in session next week, despite COVID-19 health risks. CNN Political Director David Chalian is joined by Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy, who is also a physician, to discuss what a socially distanced Senate may look like and what steps Senators and their staff must take in order to stop the spread of the virus in the halls of the Capitol. Plus, Senator Cassidy weighs in on President Trump's disinfectant claims and gives an update on his hard hit home state's fight against the virus.

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Fact Checking Trump's COVID-19 Statements Apr 27, 2020

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President Trump said last week that maybe ultraviolet light and disinfectant can kill the virus inside the body, but now claims he was being sarcastic. CNN Reporter and Fact Checker Daniel Dale joins CNN Political Director David Chalian to break down those dangerous COVID-19 musings and more, including the President's comments on testing and his retweeting of political conspiracy theories. Plus, what it means for fact checking the President if his appearances at daily coronavirus briefings are over.

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"There's No Way To Cut Someone's Hair from 6ft Away" Apr 24, 2020

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Some businesses are re-opening in Georgia today, after Governor Brian Kemp's controversial order relaxing restrictions goes into effect. CNN Political Director David Chalian speaks with an opponent of the Governor's decision, Savanah Mayor Van Johnson, to break down what exactly re-opening means for his city and his message to business owners and workers who are feeling the economic pain.

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Voices of the Unemployment Crisis Apr 23, 2020

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The numbers are staggering: 4.4 million new unemployment claims filed in the last week and more than 26 million since the COVID-19 crisis began. CNN Business and Politics Correspondent Vanessa Yurkevich joins CNN Political Director David Chalian to bring you the struggles of America's unemployed in their own words.

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Coronavirus Shutdowns Won't Fix the Climate Crisis Apr 22, 2020

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It's Earth Day, and 50 years after the first climate protests, pollution across the world is down as economies remain shuttered. But what does that mean for the future of the climate crisis fight? Join CNN Political Director David Chalian and CNN Climate Analyst John Sutter to discuss what the world's mobilization to take on Coronavirus means for the climate, how air pollution increases the effects of the disease, and whether the government response to the virus could actually worsen the climate crisis.

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COVID-19 and Communities of Color Apr 21, 2020

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Across the country, Covid-19 has hit communities of color particularly hard. CNN Political Director David Chalian is joined by CNN Political Commentator Van Jones to explain why the virus disproportionately impacts minorities; what the government must do to help; and how deep-seated inequalities have been exacerbated by the crisis. Plus, what are the consequences communities of color face as southern states like Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee re-open?

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Trump Demands "Liberation" During Lockdown Apr 20, 2020

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In the last few days, President Trump has called for governors to 'liberate' the states of Michigan, Minnesota and Virginia even as the coronavirus death toll continues to climb. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian and CNN senior writer Zach Wolf as they discuss the rising protests against social distancing orders. Also, just how beholden is our economy to the safe reopening of our schools?

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The Governor vs. the Protestors Apr 17, 2020

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Horns blare as protestors in cars calling for an end to stay-at-home orders encircle the Michigan capital, as the Governor calls healthcare workers inside. CNN Chief Washington Corresponsedent Jeff Zeleny joins CNN Political Director David Chalian to take you inside his trip to Michigan, his interview with Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and the tense relationship between the administration and the states.

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