

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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Oct 4, 2025 • 45min
Arrest Of MAGA Influencer Prompts Feds To Threaten Portland
The arrest of a MAGA influencer in a blue city becomes the administration’s red flag to enter. Plus, Blackhawks, flash bangs, kids in zip ties—a violent raid at an apartment building in Chicago illustrates the escalation of ICE’s tactics in American streets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 3, 2025 • 45min
Immigrants, Health Care, And The Shutdown’s Real Debate
As the shutdown becomes a meme fight, is the GOP’s celebration giving the wrong impression to fed up Americans? Plus, the no wars president tells Congress the United States is in the middle of one with drug cartels. But, are his boat strikes crossing a legal line? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 2, 2025 • 45min
No End In Sight For Government Shutdown
America’s October surprise is a government shutdown and the lines in the sand are drawn. Who will blink first? Plus, once again Donald Trump blurs the line between socialism and capitalism. Also, did the President just promise to send America’s sons and daughters to fight a war for Qatar? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 1, 2025 • 47min
Government Shutdown Imminent After Votes Fail
The United States government is poised to shutdown and Donald Trump is threatening pink slips if no deal is reached. Plus, after meeting with Democrats at the White House, the President mocks them with a video. Also, the tv host turned defense secretary gathers the nation’s military leaders to scold, lecture, groom, and drop a plug. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 30, 2025 • 45min
Trump & Israel To Hamas: Accept Deal Or Else
Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump pitch an end to the war as America’s support for Israel falls. Plus, after bragging about decorating the White House in 24 karat gold, the President threatens to to starve Gotham of funds if the socialist candidate wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 27, 2025 • 45min
Trump On James Comey Indictment: “There Will Be Others”
The avenger in chief teases more to come after the indictment of James Comey. But, will Donald Trump’s live commentary doom the case before it begins? Plus, a string of violent ICE incidents escalates tensions after a deadly sniper attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 26, 2025 • 44min
Ex-FBI Chief James Comey Indicted, To Surrender Tomorrow
James Comey is indicted. The former FBI director becomes the first major Trump foe to face charges. This after the President seems to forget he ordered the indictment. Plus, while tensions remain high after another act of political violence, Trump is accused of inciting more with his words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 25, 2025 • 45min
DOJ Preparing To Seek Indictment Against Trump Foe Comey
The vengeance tour tries to beat the clock as the feds near a decision to charge James Comey before a deadline after the President told them to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 24, 2025 • 45min
Kimmel Breaks Silence Tonight As Station Owners Block Show
Lights, cameras, factions. Jimmy Kimmel returns to the air in a divided America. But, not everyone will be watching as the right’s boycott intensifies. Plus, Trump delivers a major reversal on Russia. Also, Oklahoma will soon require all high schools to have a Turning Point USA chapter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 2025 • 45min
Kimmel Returning To Air Tomorrow After ABC Suspension
Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to air after boycotts and broadsides. But, will the late night star flex his free speech? Plus, Donald Trump publicly tells his DOJ to prosecute his rivals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices