

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 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

Aug 6, 2025 • 45min
Sources: Trump Officials To Hold Dinner On Epstein Strategy
A suspicious explanation for why the Department of Justice is talking with Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice as Republicans subpoena a dream team of MAGA’s most wanted. Plus, Texas wants the FBI to hunt down the Democrats on the run as the President says redrawing the map isn’t a privilege but a right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 5, 2025 • 45min
TX Orders Arrest Of Dems Who Fled Over Gerrymandering
In a standoff at the Alamo, Democrats go missing in Texas as Republicans try to redraw the political map. Plus, as pressure mounts over famine and fighting, Israel may be on the brink of occupying all of Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 2, 2025 • 45min
Trump Fires The Messenger After Weak Jobs Report
In Donald Trump’s economy, size apparently does matter. The bigger the tariff, the brighter the alarm about the cost of liberation. Plus, Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice is suddenly moved to a cushy new prison one week after meeting with Trump’s DOJ. Also, MAGA mansplains manhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 1, 2025 • 45min
Trump Upends Trade Strategy With New Tariffs On Nations
Deal or divorce? A global economy is on edge with Donald Trump’s trade deadline just hours away. Plus, Trump floats doubling his universal tariffs. Also, America’s support for Israel’s war in Gaza hits a new low. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices