

CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip
CNN Podcasts
Abby Phillip delivers a smart, sharp approach to the day's biggest stories.
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Oct 25, 2025 • 46min
New Evidence Undercuts Candidate’s Claims About Nazi-Linked Tattoo
Join Scott Jennings, a conservative strategist, Jamel Hill, a political commentator with progressive insights, and Lydia Moynihan, a savvy analyst, as they dissect the unraveling story of Democratic candidate Graham Plattner's Nazi-linked tattoo. The panel debates whether this revelation could disqualify him from the race. They also delve into Donald Trump's latest move regarding tariffs with Canada and discuss the implications of a potential third Trump term, raising questions about the future of Republican strategy.

Oct 24, 2025 • 45min
Trump Pardons Crypto Convict, Who Helped Enrich Trump Family
President Trump pardons a crypto king who helped enrich Donald Trump and his family. Plus, Gotham’s race dives into the mud as Andrew Cuomo suggests Zohran Mamdani would cheer another attack on New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 23, 2025 • 45min
Trump Defends East Wing Demolition; Cost Cost Rises To $300
An unexpected twist in the middle of one of the country’s longest shutdowns—Donald Trump lectures American farmers while they accuse him of betrayal. Plus, is Trump’s White House wrecking ball a makeover or a metaphor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 22, 2025 • 46min
NYT: Trump Demands DOJ Pay Him $230M For Past Cases
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he “could be” seeking $230 million from his own Justice Department as compensation for past investigations into him, though he professed to have little knowledge of the specifics and said he would give the money to charity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 2025 • 45min
Trump Mocks Millions Of Americans Who Protested
The President mocks millions of Americans with a filthy AI video. Plus, a court gives the administration a green light to send troops to Portland. Also, a tense face-to-face after Trump tells Volodymyr Zelensky to accept Russia’s terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 18, 2025 • 46min
GOP Turns Up Rhetoric Over Tomorrow’s “No Kings” Protests
On the eve of nationwide protests unfit for a king, the rhetoric rises. One Democrat compares the GOP’s villainizing of protesters to a segregationist. Plus, the President frees George Santos from prison and, apparently, the main reason is because he is a Republican. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 2025 • 45min
Trump Nemesis John Bolton Indicted After DOJ Chargers
Donald Trump’s DOJ charges another nemesis and this one involves secrets, AOL, and his wife. Plus, a judge scolds the administration and is demanding answers on whether ICE is ignoring her orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 16, 2025 • 1h 16min
Vance Dismisses Racist GOP Texts, Plays Whataboutism
Hundreds of racist and hateful text messages from leaders of the Young Republicans include one that said quote "I love Hitler" and another that called Black people monkeys. Vice President JD Vance is dismissing the scandal as "what kids do". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 15, 2025 • 45min
News Outlets Rebuke Hegseth’s Rules Controlling Reporting
Media outlets rebuke Defense Secretary Hegseth’s attempt to control them, including his former network. So, the Pentagon is kicking them out. Plus, the America first president continues to fire American workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 14, 2025 • 45min
Trump Declares End To Gaza War In Historic Ceasefire Deal
The last 20 living hostages held in Gaza were released on Monday, reuniting with their families in jubilant scenes as world leaders gathered in Egypt to discuss the future of Gaza and the next phases of the US-brokered ceasefire deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


