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

The Politics of a Fist Bump

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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Biden’s First 100 Days

April 29, 2021 • 3 mins
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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Here Comes the California Recall

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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America’s Rising Political Power Centers

April 27, 2021 • 4 mins
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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Biden’s Covid-19 Diplomacy

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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Is Tim Scott a 2024 GOP Hopeful?

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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DC Statehood’s Senate Challenge

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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A "Nativism" Warning for the GOP

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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Return of the Green New Deal

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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Dems’ New SCOTUS Battle

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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45 Mass Shootings in One Month

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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Biden’s Big Foreign Policy Week

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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Schumer's Top Legislative Priorities

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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Nikki Haley Flip-Flops on Trump 2024

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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Turning Controversy into Campaign Cash

April 12, 2021 • 4 mins
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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Why Thursday Explains America's Gun Debate

April 9, 2021 • 4 mins
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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Kentucky’s Polar Opposite Voting Rights Law

April 8, 2021 • 3 mins
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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The GOP’s Gaetz Gap

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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How Biden Defines Infrastructure

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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Vaccine Passports’ Tricky Politics

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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