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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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Trump Confirms Call with Putin
Apr 3001:30:17Tap to summarizeA defiant Jerome Powell vows to stay as a Federal Reserve board member once his term as chairman ends next month. Plus, the decision from the Supreme Court that critics say chips away at the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Arrest Warrant Issued for Former FBI Director James Comey
Apr 2901:30:36Tap to summarizeFor the second time in world history, a British monarch, King Charles III, went to Capitol Hill and addressed Congress. Topics ranged from climate change to NATO to the United Nations. Plus, former FBI Director James Comey is indicted for the second time in the past year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →King Charles Begins High-Stakes Diplomatic Visit to U.S.
Apr 2801:33:47Tap to summarizeBritain's King Charles III met with Trump at the White House amid fraying United States and United Kingdom relations due to the Iran war. We bring you all the latest updates and planned events surrounding the monarch’s four-day state visit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Report: Warnings About Epstein Abuse Went Unheeded by UK Police
Apr 2501:29:30Tap to summarizeA United States delegation is heading to Pakistan. But, will they get to meet face-to-face with a top Iranian official who is already there? Plus, a report alleges more Epstein crimes after Virginia Guiffre tried to sound the alarm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Trump Orders Navy to “Shoot & Kill” Mine-Laying Boats in Strait
Apr 2401:30:27Tap to summarizePresident Trump tells the United States Navy to take out any Iranian boats placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, risking escalating tensions and causing oil prices to rise once again. Plus, a new investigation launched into the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →WH: Trump Has “No Firm Deadline” for Iranian Peace Proposal
Apr 2301:29:25Tap to summarizeIran is seizing ships as more talks are allegedly set for who knows when. Plus, a look at the fight for control of Congress in 2026 as Virginia voters side with Democrats and change the map. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Trump: “I Expect to Be Bombing” if No Progress in Iran Talks
Apr 2201:29:56Tap to summarizePresident Trump is now ordering the US military to hold off on any attacks and to keep up the blockade on Iranian ports. Plus, Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve was grilled on Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Lori Chavez-DeRemer to Step Down as Labor Secretary
Apr 2101:29:57Tap to summarizeA ceasefire with Iran is about to expire so will we see more strikes? Plus, an apology from United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer tied to the Epstein files as he tries to quiet calls for him to resign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Trump: Iran Will Turn Over “Nuclear Dust”
Apr 1801:36:14Tap to summarizeIranian sources dispute Trump’s claims that Iran has agreed to forfeit all of their “nuclear dust” to the United States in the current negotiations. Plus, a federal prosecutor was pulled from the case after he resisted pressure to charge one of Trump’s perceived political enemies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →First injured Palestinians arrive in Egypt from Gaza
Nov 1, 2023Tap to summarizeAs Israel ramps up its bombardment, innocent civilians are finally being allowed to leave war-ravaged Gaza. An Egyptian official tells CNN that 361 foreign nationals left Gaza and entered Egypt through the Rafah crossing today. CNN speaks with the family of an American who got out of Gaza about what it was like visibly seeing her family member leaving Gaza. For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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