• The Assignment with Audie Cornish

  • By: CNN
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The Assignment with Audie Cornish

By: CNN
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  • Every Thursday on The Assignment, host Audie Cornish explores the animating forces of this extraordinary American political moment. It’s not about the horse race, it’s about the larger cultural ideas driving the conversation: the role of online influencers on the electorate, the intersection of pop culture and politics, and discussions with primary voices and thinkers who are shaping the political conversation.
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Political Science
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Episodes
  • Trump’s Tariffs Could Mean Costlier Clothes

    Trump’s Tariffs Could Mean Costlier Clothes
    Dec 19 2024
    The cost of your clothes could go up if Donald Trump implements promised tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China. Audie talks with Christina Binkley, editor-at-large for Vogue Business, about the possibility of costlier clothes, whether we should adjust our holiday shopping lists, and what it means for 2025 fashion trends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • What a CEO's Murder Tells Us About America

    What a CEO's Murder Tells Us About America
    Dec 12 2024
    The killing of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, and the arrest of his alleged killer, has been met with online memes, TikTok songs, and even celebration. So how does the response to this brazen murder reflect a wider cultural phenomenon? Audie talks with journalist Samantha Cole, the co-founder of 404 Media, to understand how the reaction to the killing is echoing both on and offline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • How to Build a Politics of Humility

    How to Build a Politics of Humility
    Dec 5 2024
    Senator-elect Andy Kim’s rise in politics has been anything but conventional. In 2020, he was one of seven Democratic congressmen who won a district also won by Donald Trump. In 2024, he took on the New Jersey political machine after Senator Bob Menendez was convicted of federal corruption charges. He sits down with Audie to talk about his political journey, how Democrats can earn back voters’ trust, and what winning in the Trump era has taught him about humility and authenticity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins

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