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

Apr 29, 2025 • 47min
Trump Demands Investigations Of Pollsters Amid Bad Numbers
A 59% majority of the public now says President Donald Trump’s policies have worsened economic conditions in the country, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, up from 51% in March and on par with the worst numbers Joe Biden saw during his presidency. Americans remain broadly unhappy with the nation’s economy, the survey finds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 26, 2025 • 47min
FBI Arrests Sitting Judge For Allegedly Obstructing ICE
The Wisconsin judge who was arrested by the FBI on Friday and accused of interfering in the arrest of an undocumented immigrant has a decadeslong history of advocating for the poor and vulnerable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 2025 • 48min
Trump Lashes Out As Americans Give Him Bad Report Card
Trump aired frustrations with China as the trade war he initiated continues between the world’s two largest economies. The president said his administration had meetings with Chinese officials regarding trade this morning, while China has denied it is engaged in direct talks with the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 2025 • 47min
Trump Megadonor: He’s Eroding The American Brand
President Donald Trump said his administration is actively speaking with China to get a “fair deal” on trade. Markets rallied after he signaled a potential cooling in the trade war, saying high tariffs on Chinese goods will “come down substantially, but it won’t be zero.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 2025 • 47min
Trump Softens Tone Amid Turmoil: “No Hardball” With China
As brand America bleeds value, Donald Trump and Elon Musk press rewind on their tough talk. Plus, the top 60 Minutes producer quits and accuses CBS corporate of telling CBS news on how to do its journalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 2025 • 46min
Hegseth’s Handpicked Officials Call Out His Leadership
The president says he’s happy with Pete Hegseth’s performance as moral at the Pentagon craters and the defense secretary texts his way into another scandal. Plus, Harvard University sues the president over his campaign to commandeer its curriculum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 19, 2025 • 47min
Van Hollen: Garcia Case About Protecting Constitutional Rights
A federal judge in Washington, DC, told lawyers for migrants in Texas who believed the Trump administration is about to swiftly deport them under the Alien Enemies Act that he did not have the power to pause the deportations, even though he was concerned about the administration’s actions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 2025 • 47min
How Trump Uses The Government, As He Promised
Do as Donald Trump says, or else. The president who complained about the government being weaponized against him, turns the government into ammo. Plus, a judge accuses the Trump administration of lawlessness and warns of a virus spreading in American government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 2025 • 47min
Judge Finds “Probable Cause” To Hold Trump Admin. In Contempt
Donald Trump tries to win in the court of public opinion by changing the way America sees the fight over Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia and by signaling to schools that resistance is expensive. Plus, the Trump administration plans to cut $40 billion from the Health and Human Services budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 16, 2025 • 47min
Judge Admonishes DOJ: “Nothing Has Been Done” To Return Garcia
A nation of laws or a nation of Donald Trump’s desires? The White House substitutes its opinion for evidence and its policy preference for court orders. Plus, President Trump threatens to hit Harvard University with a tax bill if he doesn’t get an apology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices