BEST OF: Kasie Hunt on Her Career & Trump

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<p>In this Best Of episode, we revisit our June 2025 conversation with CNN Anchor and Chief National Affairs Analyst Kasie Hunt! It's a very fun conversation covering her work and what inspired her to follow her passion for journalism.</p><p>She discusses the early days of her career covering Obama, Congress, and the passage of the Affordable Care Act. We also talk about how much Congress and the information ecosystem has changed over the years. And Kasie shares her thoughts about watching Donald Trump pardon the rioters on his first day back in office after being present in the Capitol that day.</p><p>Plus, immigration raids, tariffs and the Big, Beautiful, Bill. Trump and the Republicans might actually pass the BBB, but at what cost to working Americans?</p><p>WATCH Kasie on CNN, weekdays at 4pm ET: <a href="https://www.cnn.com/profiles/kasie-hunt">https://www.cnn.com/profiles/kasie-hunt</a></p><p>SUPPORT THE PODCAST BY VISITING OUR SPONSORS:</p><p>Save money on your wireless bill with Mint Mobile. Visit <a href="https://www.mintmobile.com/franken">https://www.mintmobile.com/franken</a>. Make sure you tell them you heard about this deal from The Al Franken Podcast!</p><p>Get up to 15% off your skincare subscription needs at <a href="https://www.oneskin.co/franken">https://www.oneskin.co/franken</a></p><p>Save money on your insurance bills with SelectQuote! Visit <a href="https://www.selectquote.com/franken">https://www.selectquote.com/franken</a> today!</p></div>