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  • Are Lawmakers Taking Medical Privacy Too Far?

    Are Lawmakers Taking Medical Privacy Too Far?
    Jul 12 2026
    Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has been hospitalized for nearly a month, but it remains unclear why or what his condition is. His prolonged absence comes just after Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ) disappeared for over 100 days, for what he later revealed was treatment for depression. These incidents are reigniting a prickly debate over what information lawmakers owe voters, the limits of medical privacy, and if Congress is just too old. Note: This episode was recorded before the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. Read more ⁠here⁠. --- Guest: Casey Burgat, The George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo By: Tom Brenner/Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 Min.
  • Why FIFA (or Trump) Can’t Spoil the World Cup Party

    Why FIFA (or Trump) Can’t Spoil the World Cup Party
    Jul 8 2026
    President Donald Trump’s request for FIFA to review a controversial red card against US striker Folarin Balogun has raised questions about fairness and preferential treatment at the World Cup. But experts say soccer’s governing body has long been open to possible political influence and corruption. We explore how that came to be and why fans continue to love the tournament despite FIFA. For more: Breaking down 36 disastrous hours for American soccer as World Cup bubble bursts --- Guest: Simon Kuper, Financial Times reporter and co-author, ‘Soccernomics’ Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 Min.
  • Why Trump’s Quest to End Birthright Citizenship Isn’t Over

    Why Trump’s Quest to End Birthright Citizenship Isn’t Over
    Jul 5 2026
    The Supreme Court finished its blockbuster term by striking down President Donald Trump’s executive order that would have limited birthright citizenship. But experts say it was not a total loss for Trump and some Republicans still want to push ahead. We break down the implications and examine how future presidents will also benefit from expanded executive authority thanks to this court. For more: Trump’s audacious bid to end birthright citizenship was not an entire loss at the Supreme Court --- Guest: Joan Biskupic, CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo: Al Drago/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 Min.
  • Their Ancestors Helped Found America. Are They Proud of It?

    Their Ancestors Helped Found America. Are They Proud of It?
    Jul 1 2026
    Ahead of America’s 250th birthday, CNN tracked down multiple descendants of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence to ask: do you feel like we are living up to their vision? Their answers were as complicated as the country itself. For more: Descendants in a divided America --- Guest: Catherine Shoichet, CNN Senior Writer Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo: Tristen Rouse/CNN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 Min.
  • What MLB’s Gay Meltdown Tells Us About LGBTQ Progress

    What MLB’s Gay Meltdown Tells Us About LGBTQ Progress
    Jun 28 2026
    Over the past few weeks, a small player protest over Pride uniforms has kicked off a controversy in Major League Baseball. Some LGBTQ fans and politicians are angry (for very different reasons), and the episode is raising questions about LGBTQ progress and whether professional sports should play a role. We look at whether this drama on the diamond can tell us anything about Americans’ shifting attitudes on social issues under the second Trump administration. For more: Americans are divided on ‘culture war’ issues, a new CNN poll finds. Republicans are trying to leverage that in the midterms --- Guests: Terri Hupfer & Hannah Keyser, CNN Sports Writer Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo by: Scott Marshall/AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 Min.
  • Why Talk of 'Climate Hushing’ is Getting Louder

    Why Talk of 'Climate Hushing’ is Getting Louder
    Jun 24 2026
    A new report from global energy think tank Ember found that solar generated more US energy than coal in May 2026 for the first time on record. It comes at a time when the Trump administration has been actively hostile towards the development of wind and solar projects, despite a growing need for more electricity as more AI data centers come online. So, is this a minor blip, or a sea change? And is the current political climate making talk of climate change taboo on the campaign trail? For more: ‘Afraid to get my next bill’: Americans brace for higher costs to cool their homes this summer --- Guest: Jane Flegal, Searchlight Institute Senior Fellow Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo By: RyanJLane/E+/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 Min.
  • Sen. Adam Schiff on Being a Trump Target, Graham Platner, and How Democrats Rebuild

    Sen. Adam Schiff on Being a Trump Target, Graham Platner, and How Democrats Rebuild
    Jun 21 2026
    Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff of California has long been a target of President Donald Trump dating back to Trump’s first impeachment trial. Now he is reportedly under investigation by Trump’s Justice Department for mortgage fraud (allegations Schiff denies). In a conversation recorded live at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival, Schiff explains how he is preparing for possible legal action, how Democrats should respond if they take back the House of Representatives in the midterms, and if they have the right leadership in place to effectively push back against what he sees as a corrupt administration. --- Guest: Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 Min.
  • Trump Says the War with Iran Is Over. Will Gas Prices Fall?

    Trump Says the War with Iran Is Over. Will Gas Prices Fall?
    Jun 17 2026
    President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is set to fully reopen on Friday after Iran and the US sign a memo of understanding to end hostilities that will end the war and kickstart further negotiations. But will it bring down gas prices for American drivers – and when? We look at the complicated business of unwinding a war’s unintended consequences. For more: The tanks in Cushing, Oklahoma, are hitting bottom. The oil market is about to hit a tipping point --- Guest: David Goldman, CNN Business Senior Reporter Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Chris Isidore Photo By: Spencer Platt/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 Min.