
CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip
Abby Phillip delivers a smart, sharp approach to the day's biggest stories.
Latest episodes

Mar 21, 2025 • 48min
NYT: Musk To Get Top-Secret U.S. Plan For Potential War With China
Donald Trump is about to open another door for Elon Musk, this one to the nation’s war secrets. Plus, AOC says Democrats can’t fold, while another prominent party leader wants to bet big on action, not words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 2025 • 47min
MAGA Rips Liberals For Rooting Against Musk’s Tesla
Elon Musk is a lighting rod and some liberals are laughing at the rain. Should the left be rooting for American companies to fail? Plus, a new MAGA conspiracy is born as the White House fights the law. Also, the Federal Reserve draws a line from Trump’s tariffs to a dim prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 19, 2025 • 48min
Chief Justice John Roberts Rebukes Trump Over Judge Attacks
After a two hour test of which world leader would bend or break, Donald Trump doesn’t get what he really wants from Vladimir Putin. Plus, Chief Justice John Roberts puts his name behind a statement, telling the president to stop threatening judges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 18, 2025 • 47min
Truce Shatters: Israel Launching “Extensive Strikes” In Gaza
Gaza’s fragile ceasefire shattered early Tuesday as Israel carried out what it described as extensive strikes across the enclave, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing to use “increasing military strength” against Hamas. “Tonight we returned to fighting in Gaza,” Defense Minister Israel Katz said. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 15, 2025 • 47min
Trump Says Media Reporting Critical Of Him Is “Illegal”
The President promises to put the DOJ on a road to perdition in a speech that reads like a Truth Social rant. Plus, the Trump administration contemplates if protests can count as supporting terror while thinking through how to tell schools what they can and cannot teach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 14, 2025 • 48min
Trump Says He’s “Not Gonna Bend” On Tariffs As Markets Tank
As markets fall deeper so do the president’s heels. Plus, a judge orders Trump and his DOGE posse to bring back tens of thousands over sham firings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 13, 2025 • 47min
New Poll: Nearly 60% Disapprove Of Trump Economic Moves
Donald Trump is now viewed not as celebrated head of state but as weakening the economy he said he would fix. Plus, a judge tells Trump point blank that he can’t act like the Queen of Hearts, yelling off with their heads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 12, 2025 • 47min
Investor: Market Is “Sick And Tired” Of Trump’s Tariff Chaos
The White House or a Tesla dealership? The President and Elon Musk ask America to walk off the lot with new cars. Plus, the economy suffers another shaky day, raising questions about the president’s plan and if he has one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 11, 2025 • 47min
Trump Doesn’t Rule Out Recession Amid Trade Wars
The markets take another wild swing as the president won’t predict whether the United States will slide into a recession. Plus, fights, outages, and setbacks. A closer look at how Musk’s world has turned since he has come to Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 8, 2025 • 47min
NYT: Duffy Says Musk Wants To Cut Air Traffic Controllers
Donald Trump wants Biden to own all the bad about the economy. But, what happens when the data says things aren’t awful? Plus, the Pentagon scrubs so called DEI content from its archives stumbling into erasing history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices