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October 09 ‘He Wants Me to Lose’: GOP Frustration Boils Over in Texas
Democrats believe a Senate seat in Texas in reach this year, thanks to a combination of enthusiasm for their candidate James Talarico and the scandal-ridden past of his opponent, state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Now, CNN has exclusive new reporting about what Paxton allegedly said about his primary opponent behind closed doors.
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Guest: Patrick Svitek, CNN Politics Reporter
Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

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16 min
October 09 Hurricane Isaias Headed For Gulf Coast
Hurricane Isaias to hit Gulf Coast tonight. Nobel Peace Prize awarded. Fiery Senate debates in Michigan and Georgia. Trump donor accuses Amb. Guilfoyle of quid pro quo. 11-year-old boy gets tricked-out Star Wars Halloween costume for his wheelchair.

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10 min
October 08 Judge Extends Media’s WH Access
The Gulf Coast is bracing for impact as Hurricane Isaias approaches landfall. A decision looms on President Donald Trump’s press ban. Trump says he won’t attack Iran before the midterms. Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife face new charges over disturbing torture allegations. Plus, Russia unleashes its deadliest single strike against Ukraine this year.

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9 min
October 08 Why Democrats Have Some Hope in a Pair of Red States
A new CNN poll of Iowa and Ohio is revealing tight Senate races in states President Donald Trump easily won in 2024. We dig into the positive signs for Democrats and examine what the data doesn’t tell us about Republican voters.
For more: New CNN polls give Democrats hope in a pair of red states
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Guest: Jennifer Agiesta, CNN Director of Polling and Election Analytics
Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

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13 min
October 08 New CNN Polls in Key Midterm Races
New polls in Iowa and Ohio Senate races. Hurricane Isaias headed toward Gulf Coast. US expected to file new charges against Maduro. USS Lincoln crew to reunite with families after record deployment. First look at Zoo Atlanta giant panda on loan from China.

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9 min
October 07 Tracking Tropical Storm Isaias
The latest on Christa Pike’s condition and today’s hearing over her failed execution last week. A man has been charged in an alleged Mall of America terror plot. President Donald Trump floats firing top political advisers less than 30 days before the midterms. A dangerous storm is forecast to become the Atlantic’s first hurricane of the season. Plus, details on the new auto enrollment structure for Trump Accounts.

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7 min
October 07 Why Some Election Officials Are Urging Voters To Use Drop Boxes
In the wake of President Donald Trump’s baseless attacks on mail-in voting and new rules from the US Postal Service, some election officials are encouraging voters to return their ballots in drop boxes. However, disinformation and conspiracy theories persist. We explore how local officials are working to secure them ahead of Election Day.
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Guest: Jeremy Herb, CNN Politics Reporter
Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

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12 min
October 07 TN Inmate Who Survived Execution Attempt is Awake
TN Inmate who survived execution attempt is awake & speaking. Trump to talk to Putin about mysterious death of employee at anti-plague lab. Republican super PAC spending $5M on SC Senate race. Ex-CIA official pleads guilty to fraud scheme that involved 4 luxury houses & $46M in gold bars. Extreme explorer launches 400+ mile journey in Congo River basin on inflatable kayak.

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9 min
October 06 Thousands Detained in France Protests
Another prominent official is getting involved in gang rape allegations at Cornell University. President Donald Trump signed a new order aimed at lowering diesel prices. New York became the first to declare a statewide measles disaster emergency. A wave of massive student protests has France on edge. Plus, the tech push behind a new mega-merger.

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9 min
October 06 Why Republicans are Playing Defense in Trump Country
President Donald Trump is in the midst of a weeklong campaign blitz through Trump-friendly territory, trying to beat back Democratic headwinds ahead of Election Day. But will his presence hurt or help GOP turnout? We head to Nebraska to find out.
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Guest: Jeff Zeleny, CNN Chief National Affairs Correspondent
Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

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13 min

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