George W. Bush's GOP is Unrecognizable

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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Governor Gavin Newsom is in the hot seat. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Republican Leaders Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy are at odds over the recent RNC censure of two GOP lawmakers. CNN Senior Political Analyst & Reality Check host John Avlon explains which Republicans are siding with McConnell and what they’re saying about the January 6th insu ... Show More

Some Republicans running for the presidential nomination hit the campaign trail hard over the holiday, except for the frontrunner. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how former President Donald Trump, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and former Vice President Mike Pence ... Show More

Ohio Rep. Anthony Gonzalez was considered a rising star in the GOP… but yesterday, he announced his retirement. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how this comes as a direct result of former President Trump and his tight hold on the Republican Party. Plus, law enforcem ... Show More

After being banned from social media and staying out of the public eye for days following the fatal US Capitol siege, President Donald Trump speaks out. David Chalian reacts to his complete lack of accountability and explains the political calculations facing Republicans on the e ... Show More

We’re just one day away from tomorrow’s pivotal midterm elections. In a little over 24 hours, results will begin pouring in with huge implications for the direction of the country and the future of the Biden agenda. Also, CNN sits down with Republican leader Kevin McCarthy to pre ... Show More

First: A new CNN poll reveals deep-rooted dissatisfaction with the direction the incumbent president is taking the country, and significant doubts he's up to the job again.  Plus: "Trump Employee #4" flips after the government promises to shield the Mar-a-Lago IT manager from pro ... Show More

CNN exclusive: New book reveals Trump vowed to stay in White House after 2020 election. Listen for more details.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy 

Last week, 13 House Republicans voted with almost all the Democrats to pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill. Unfortunately, that bipartisanship isn’t celebrated by everyone in the GOP. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains what a disturbing voicemail left for a Michiga ... Show More

Former President Donald Trump to be deposed by NY attorney general today. Listen for more details. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy