

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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Aug 20, 2025 • 46min
Trump: Smithsonian Too Focused On “How Bad Slavery Was”
The President wants to take a red pen to the Smithsonian because, in his words, museums discuss how bad slavery was. Plus, a red state demands an ideology test for teachers, giving them 50 questions to prove they aren’t woke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 19, 2025 • 45min
Trump Walks Back Ceasefire Demand After Putin Chat
US President Donald Trump said he’s begun arranging a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin after a summit Monday with Zelensky and European leaders. Trump said he discussed the plan with Putin in a call during his negotiations with the European leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 16, 2025 • 45min
No Ceasefire Or Deal After Trump-Putin Summit
In an interview on Fox tonight, Trump put the onus on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to negotiate a ceasefire, saying there would soon be a meeting set up between Zelensky and Putin. “They both want me there,” Trump said.
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Aug 15, 2025 • 45min
Trump On Eve Of His Putin Summit: “It’s Like Chess”
On the eve of his face-to-face with Vladimir Putin, is Donald Trump being bold or naive? Plus, the fluctuating economy takes a concerning turn. Also, the feds crash Gavin Newsom’s event as schools spend their first day setting up safe zones against ICE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 14, 2025 • 45min
Trump Threatens Emergency To Keep Police Control
After comparing Washington DC to Iraq, the administration makes it look like a war zone as Donald Trump flirts with the law to keep control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 13, 2025 • 46min
Trump’s Police Takeover Puts Dems On Defense Over Crime
After Donald Trump’s provocative takeover of DC police, are liberals falling into his trap? Plus, as Texas Democrats consider returning from their power grab protest, an interview goes viral and a plea goes vulgar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 12, 2025 • 45min
Trump Orders Takeover Of Police In DC, Deploys Guard
Donald Trump sends the feds into the nation’s capitol for a universe he paints as hellish and dystopian. But, does the rhetoric match the reality? Plus, Vladimir Putin gets a meeting in America while Trump gets a head start on negotiations by promising concessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 9, 2025 • 45min
Trump’s Ceasefire-Or-Sanctions Deadline Hits For Putin
Three years of bloodshed hits a pivotal point, Vladimir Putin reveals what he wants in exchange for ending his invasion of Ukraine. But, will Donald Trump endorse it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 8, 2025 • 46min
Trump Increasing Federal Law Enforcement In DC Tonight
The Trump administration will increase the federal law enforcement presence in Washington, DC, starting Thursday night, the White House said. It comes just days after a well-known former Department of Government Efficiency staffer was assaulted in DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 7, 2025 • 47min
Trump: Epstein Files Are “Total Bullsh*t” Pushed By Dems
His base demanded answers, they fed and bred conspiracies, but now Donald Trump is telling them there is nothing to see here. Plus, the confederate statues toppled during America’s racial reckoning are now rising again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices