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The Lead with Jake Tapper
Hosted by CNN Podcasts · EN
CNN's lead DC anchor and chief Washington correspondent, Jake Tapper, hosts this two-hour long weekday afternoon program, with headlines from around the country and the world, the top stories in national and international news, politics, health, money, the environment, sports and popular culture. The Lead also concentrates on bringing stories that aren't found on front pages—buried leads—to the forefront.
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Iran, Trade, Tech, Taiwan on Agenda for Trump-Xi Summit
May 1401:30:35Tap to summarizePresident Trump is hours away from his face-to-face with Xi Jinping. A former White House insider joins to discuss their negotiations. Plus, a court overturns the murder convictions of Alex Murdaugh, the South Carolina lawyer who took the stand in his own defense denying that he killed his wife and son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Sources: Trump Seriously Thinking of Restarting Combat Operations
May 1301:29:38Tap to summarizePresident Trump heads to China while leaving a pile of problems behind him back at home in the United States. Issue number one is American wages getting eating up by inflation. Plus, an American mayor is stepping down, pleading guilty to acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →16 Passengers Under Observation in Nebraska Quarantine Unit
May 1201:30:01Tap to summarize18 passengers on the cruise ship with the hantavirus outbreak are back home in the United States including one person experiencing symptoms. Plus, President Trump calls the latest Iranian negotiation counterproposal “garbage.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Democrats Delivered Major Loss
May 901:29:51Tap to summarizeCDC staff are now en route to that cruise ship with the hantavirus outbreak ready to escort Americans off and get them into a biocontainment unit in Nebraska. Plus, the Virginia Supreme Court rules the commonwealth’s new congressional maps are null and void. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →CENTCOM: U.S. Military Responded to “Unprovoked Iranian Attacks”
May 801:34:17Tap to summarizeMultiple states are now monitoring Americans who may have been exposed to the hantavirus. Plus, the United States confirmed Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. A look at what it means for the ceasefire and negotiations to end the war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Trump Gets Revenge on Indiana Republicans Who Defied Him
May 701:30:09Tap to summarizeThe FBI raided the office and business belonging to one of the most powerful Democrats in Virginia politics. Plus, paying tribute to CNN founder Ted Turner who died today at the age of 87. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Hegseth: Ceasefire “Is Not Over” Despite Mutual Attacks
May 601:30:29Tap to summarizeSecretary of State Marco Rubio was front and center at the White House briefing room today where he underscored a new phase of the war with Iran. This as we are seeing a new power struggle over the Strait of Hormuz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Iran & U.S. Trade Shots, Iran Attacks UAE
May 501:30:14Tap to summarizeA new threat from Trump as the United States shoots down more Iranian boats and Iran attacks the United Arab Emirates. Plus, did taxpayer money help keep sexual harassment cases involving several members of Congress out of public eye? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Trump Rejects Latest Proposal From Iran
May 201:30:30Tap to summarizeThe price of US gas climbs to $4.39 and experts expect another spike this weekend. President Trump is “not satisfied” with a new Iranian proposal to end the war. The President also spoke to a crowd of senior citizens in Florida to promote his new “no tax on Social Security” plan. The Attorney General of Alabama pushes the Supreme Court to allow its 2023 congressional map. Former President Biden makes first 2026 endorsement by backing Kesha Lance Bottoms for Governor of Georgia. Plus, The Pentagon strikes an AI deal with seven big tech companies, actor Adam Scott on his new film and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Hegseth Defends War Despite Polls
May 101:34:13Tap to summarizeExperts explain why the price of gas is on the rise. Plus, the recent United States Supreme Court decision is already upending elections. Louisiana is now putting House races on hold one day after the Supreme Court invalidated the state’s congressional maps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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