Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering only one kind of talking points: his own.

Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering only one kind of talking points: his own.

Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering only one kind of talking points: his own.

Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering only one kind of talking points: his own.

Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering only one kind of talking points: his own.

Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering only one kind of talking points: his own.

Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering only one kind of talking points: his own.

Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering only one kind of talking points: his own.

Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering only one kind of talking points: his own.

Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering only one kind of talking points: his own.

Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering only one kind of talking points: his own.

Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering only one kind of talking points: his own.

Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering only one kind of talking points: his own.

Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering only one kind of talking points: his own.

Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering only one kind of talking points: his own.

Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering only one kind of talking points: his own.

Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering only one kind of talking points: his own.

Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering only one kind of talking points: his own.

Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering only one kind of talking points: his own.

Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering only one kind of talking points: his own.

Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering only one kind of talking points: his own.

CNN's lead political anchor Wolf Blitzer hosts this hourlong weekday program, taking viewers to the heart of the political news of the day as well as covering breaking news and international stories as they develop. Blitzer welcomes newsmakers and experts to discuss and analyze the stories that are driving today's news.

Hosted by CNN's chief Washington correspondent Jake Tapper, "State of the Union" features one-on-one interviews with top newsmakers on politics and policy. Often joined by a round table of expert guests, the Sunday morning program covers Washington, the country, and the world, and goes beyond the Beltway for a perspective on how everyday Americans are faring.

With veteran Washington correspondent John King in the anchor chair, "Inside Politics" focuses on the top political stories of the day with a rotating round table of top sourced reporters from CNN and from other media outlets. The half-hour program gives viewers an inside look at the stories driving Washington, directly from reporters on the ground. Prior to its revival in 2014, "Inside Politics" was first headed by Judy Woodruff, and it aired for more than 20 years on CNN before its cancellation in 2005.

CNN's chief Washington correspondent, Jake Tapper, hosts this hourlong weekday afternoon program, which covers all the day's top stories from around the country and the world, headlines that span politics, money, sports and popular culture. "The Lead" works to ensure that viewers are caught up on the stories that matter, often highlighting news that may have been overlooked. Prior to joining CNN, Tapper served as senior White House correspondent at ABC News.

Christi Paul and Victor Blackwell wake viewers up early on the weekends with the latest news and top stories from around the world. Keeping newsmakers accountable, the program covers the day's political stories by featuring hard-hitting interviews with lawmakers and members of the current administration paired with partisan and neutral panels of top political analysts and pundits. CNN correspondents stationed across the globe report on the day's news, adding context and color to top stories.

Christi Paul and Victor Blackwell wake viewers up early on the weekends with the latest news and top stories from around the world. Keeping newsmakers accountable, the program covers the day's political stories by featuring hard-hitting interviews with lawmakers and members of the current administration paired with partisan and neutral panels of top political analysts and pundits. CNN correspondents stationed across the globe report on the day's news, adding context and color to top stories.

Perspectives on the headlines of the day with a focus on crime, politics and investigative reports.

Originating from Los Angeles, this weekly program examines issues impacting the American government and society. It focuses on the impact of the populist movement in the U.S. and around the world. Host Steve Hilton leads discussions and debates about the week's top stories with a rotating panel of three experts. A recurring segment -- SwampWatch -- offers opinions and analysis on which industries, agencies and political groups in Washington, D.C., and beyond are affecting President Trump's campaign pledge to "drain the swamp."

Anchored by Erin Burnett, "OutFront" stays ahead of the headlines, providing objective reporting on the day's top issues. The Monday to Friday nightly news program features compelling newsmaker interviews, provides lively debates and offers in-depth analysis of the latest news and global headlines. "I want people to say that our show is smart. I want our show to be authentic," Burnett says. "I want our show to have courage."

Each weekend morning, journalist and author Joy Reid passionately tackles the important news and political topics of the week and explores how policy decisions shape the country. Reid brings viewers extensive interviews with leading newsmakers, compelling discussions with the nation's preeminent political minds, and analysis of the stories that led the week prior and will matter in the week ahead. In her segment "Who Won the Week?" she asks her panel of guests to identify the person who made an impact the week prior which will continue to reverberate in the coming days.