CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip
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Abby Phillip delivers a smart, sharp approach to the day's biggest stories.
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Dec 20, 2025 • 47min
Trump DOJ Releases Trove Of Heavily Redacted Epstein Files
They’re the subject of scrutiny, conspiracy, and mystery. Now, Pam Bondi faces a midnight deadline to release all of the Epstein files. Plus, President Trump puts his name on the Kennedy Center despite legal questions about whether he can do that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 18, 2025 • 46min
Trump Addresses Nation Amid Unpopular Economy, Fractured GOP
The President makes his case despite an unpopular economy, a fractured base, and an anxious republic. Plus, centrist Republicans buck their speaker as America’s healthcare hangs in the balance. Also, Donald Trump takes his trolling to a brand new level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 17, 2025 • 47min
Trump’s Chief Of Staff Makes Stunning Remarks On Staff, Policies
A stunning interview from Donald Trump’s gatekeeper. Trump’s chief of staff says she’s surrounded by a right wing zealot, a conspiracy theorist, and a president with the personality of an alcoholic. Also, as unemployment hits a four year high, JD Vance admits there’s an affordability crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 16, 2025 • 47min
Trump Attacks "Deranged" Rob Reiner After His Tragic Murder
How low can American leadership go? The President uses Rob Reiner’s tragic murder to attack him politically. One conservative says the Reiner response shows why more of Trump’s supporters are leaving him. But, a new report suggests he’s not listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 13, 2025 • 47min
RNC Chair Says GOP Facing “Certain Defeat” But Need Trump
Donald Trump’s hand-picked RNC chair predicts doom is coming as new cracks emerge in the President’s armor. Plus, new pictures from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate shows his world was both secret and bipartisan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 12, 2025 • 46min
Indiana GOP Rejects Trump’s Redistricting Map In Rebuke
The Indiana Senate on Thursday voted down a plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts to produce two more GOP-friendly seats, rejecting President Donald Trump’s months-long campaign to pressure the Republican supermajority in the deep-red state to bend to his will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 11, 2025 • 47min
U.S. Seizes Oil Tanker Off Venezuela In Major Escalation
President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed that the US had taken control of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move which risks inflaming tensions with that country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 10, 2025 • 47min
Trump Grades His Unpopular Economy As An “A+++++”
The President hits the road to sell and unpopular economy and, just like rising prices, he’s grading on a curve. Plus, Donald Trump calls for the deportation of a sitting congresswoman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 9, 2025 • 46min
Trump To Hit Road As More Americans Sour On His Economy
As more Americans say they are worse off financially this year, and they’re paying more for groceries, Donald Trump turns on the gaslight. Plus, the President walks back the green light on releasing the video of the second strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 6, 2025 • 46min
Boat At Center Of “Double Tap” Strike Was Not Headed To U.S.
The alleged pipe bomber says he believed the election conspiracy as the FBI’s number two suggests he pushed conspiracies for cash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
