

CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip
CNN Podcasts
Abby Phillip delivers a smart, sharp approach to the day's biggest stories.
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Aug 28, 2025 • 45min
Police: Shooter Fired At Praying Children Through Church Windows
A community is in mourning after a horrific act of violence. Two children, ages 8 and 10, have been killed in a shooting as they were celebrating mass to mark the first week of class at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. At least 17 others are hurt, most of the children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 2025 • 47min
“I’m Not A Dictator”: Trump On Sending Troops To U.S. Cities
A look at Trump’s legal strategy to deploy federal troops in cities across the country. Plus, a look at the face-off happening between the President and a Federal Reserve board governor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 26, 2025 • 45min
Trump Plans To Send National Guard To Chicago
Coming to a city near you? Trump expands his law enforcement crackdown and again threatens to send the National Guard to Chicago. Also, more tariff threats to China. Plus, a new executive order making flag burning illegal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 23, 2025 • 45min
Maxwell, Who Wants A Pardon, Praises Trump In DOJ Interview
We hear the voice of Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice from her sit down with the DOJ. But Ghislaine Maxwell is vague, noncommittal, and gives Donald Trump exactly what he wants. Plus, federal agents search the home of one of Donald Trump’s most outspoken critics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 22, 2025 • 46min
Trump Teases Takeovers Of Other Cities After Washington
Donald Trump takes a tour of his federal takeover in Washington DC. Plus, as Texas redraws its map, blue states whip out their markers. Also, a court erases the half billion dollar fine against Trump’s business for fraud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 21, 2025 • 45min
Vance, Hegseth Heckled By Protesters Amid DC Takeover
Trump officials visit the heart of the DC takeover and hear voices. Plus, why registration numbers show the democratic brand in crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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