The Point with Chris Cillizza and Lauren Dezenski

The Point with Chris Cillizza and Lauren Dezenski

CNN's "The Point with Chris Cillizza and Lauren Dezenski" cut through the spin to get to the point of the day's political news in less than five minutes. With analysis from one of the top political journalism teams in the US, it's a must-listen.

Episodes

April 30, 2021 6 mins
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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Here's what he's actually accomplished. 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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April 28, 2021 4 mins
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
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The winners and losers of America's post census shuffle. 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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April 26, 2021 4 mins
Pressure to act as situation in India worsens. 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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April 23, 2021 5 mins
His rebuttal to President Biden's joint address might be a preview.  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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April 22, 2021 4 mins
It’s still an uphill climb with the GOP. 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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April 21, 2021 4 mins
A dangerous ideology growing within the party. 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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April 20, 2021 4 mins
Meet the Civilian Climate Corps for the Jobs and Justice Act. 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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April 19, 2021 4 mins
“Retire Breyer,” explained. 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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April 16, 2021 4 mins
A mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis Thursday night left 8 dead. In the US, it's a remarkably common occurrence. 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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April 15, 2021 3 mins
A tougher, more pragmatic posture for the US globally. 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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April 14, 2021 4 mins
Passing infrastructure and voting rights before the 2022 midterms. 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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April 13, 2021 5 mins
She's keeping the 45th president on her good side. 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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A study of Josh Hawley and Marjorie Taylor Greene. 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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Biden takes executive action, a state loosens restrictions, and yet another mass shooting. 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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A world away from Georgia’s. 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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April 7, 2021 4 mins
Mostly keeping their distance. 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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April 6, 2021 4 mins
Right now, it’s a broad definition. 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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April 5, 2021 4 mins
Some controversial credentials. 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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