

CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip
CNN Podcasts
Abby Phillip delivers a smart, sharp approach to the day's biggest stories.
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Sep 12, 2025 • 51min
FBI Releases New Video And Images Of Person Of Interest
More than a day after a shooting that stunned the nation, a massive manhunt is underway for the person who killed Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative political activist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 2025 • 50min
Charlie Kirk Killed At Utah Event; Manhunt Underway
Another reckoning for America as the nation grapples with another act of political violence. Conservative activist and Trump-ally Charlie Kirk was shot and killed hours ago at a university campus event in Utah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 10, 2025 • 45min
GOP Speaker To Cities: “Yield” To Trump, Allow Troops In
One of the leaders of the don’t tread on me crowd delivers a message for cities to yield to the President. This as we learn crime isn’t the only thing that went down in Washington during Trump’s takeover. Plus, New York’s socialist is surging in polls despite the wealthy’s effort to stop him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 9, 2025 • 45min
Light Rail Murder Sparks Debate On Crime, Race, Crackdowns
A vicious murder on public transit sparks a national debate on crime, race, and how to crack down. Plus, the Supreme Court gives a green light for ICE to continue stopping people based on their skin or what language they’re speaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 6, 2025 • 46min
Candidate Zohran Mamdani In Exclusie Interview
An exclusive interview with New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on addressing New York’s affordability crisis, his response to Eric Adams staying in the mayoral race, his challenge to the President, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 2025 • 45min
Trump Orders National Guard To Stay In DC Through Fall
As Washington sues Trump over his takeover, the morale of troops in the streets is sinking. Plus, from Gotham to government, the White House officially meddles in the New York mayoral race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 4, 2025 • 45min
Florida Becomes First State To End School Vaccine Mandates
Florida becomes the first state to end vaccine madates in schools comparing them to America’s original sin. Plus, Harvard refuses to bend the knee and wins. So, does it payoff to push back? Also, Epstein survivors hit Washington to bear witness and unlock answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 3, 2025 • 46min
Chicago Braces For Trump Sending Troops To Fight Crime
A judge says Donald Trump trying to command a national police force is illegal. So, what happens when he crashes Chicago? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 2025 • 45min
Court: Trump Emergency Power Use For Tariffs Unlawful
Two tests of Trump’s presidential power in court. A federal appeals court judge just ruled against Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Also, the President vs. the Federal Reserve. The President’s firing of Lisa Cook goes before a judge. Plus, $218 million and Alligator Alcatraz is a bust and now Florida taxpayers are left footing the bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 2025 • 45min
Is America On A Fast Track Towards Autocracy?
Trump’s influence is everywhere. The FBI, the Federal Reserve, the DOJ, and the National Guard have all been retooled to do President’s bidding. The right says this is what the country voted for but the left is sounding the alarm and Barack Obama is weighing in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices