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Kaitlan Collins goes straight to the source and chases the facts so you can get the very latest on The Source with Kaitlan Collins.
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Dec 30, 2025 • 48min
Exclusive: CIA Drone Strike Targets Port Facility In Venezuela
New reporting that the CIA has carried out a drone strike in Venezuela. This is the first known United States attack inside the country and two sources are telling CNN that the strike happened earlier this month. We bring you all the latest on the breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 27, 2025 • 48min
Behind The Scenes This Year At The White House
On a special edition of The Source we take you behind the scenes of President Trump’s first year back in office with an exclusive look inside the White House and CNN’s reporting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 24, 2025 • 48min
DOJ: “Untrue & Sensationalist” Claims About Trump In Epstein Docs
Exclusive new reporting on the scramble inside the Department of Justice to review more Epstein files for release over the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 23, 2025 • 46min
Lawmakers Slam DOJ For Not Releasing All Epstein Files
President Trump responds to the fallout over his Justice Department’s failure to release all the Epstein files. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 20, 2025 • 48min
DOJ Releases Trove Of Heavily Redacted Epstein Files
A look at what is in Epstein files and what is notably missing this evening as the lawmakers who wrote the bill are accusing the Justice Department of failing to comply with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 18, 2025 • 35min
Trump Concludes Address Touting Accomplishments
President Trump spoke from the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House to address the nation at a time when American’s economic concerns have continued to last well into his second term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 17, 2025 • 46min
Trump’s Chief Of Staff Shocks With Candid Interviews
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a bold U.S. Representative, discusses the rifts in the GOP and criticizes Trump's comments on a sensitive murder case, pushing for more empathy and domestic focus. Senator Rick Scott shares insights on healthcare reform, advocating for consumer-driven solutions amid subsidy expiration challenges. Ellie Honig, a former federal prosecutor, breaks down legal intricacies in a high-profile case, explaining the complexities of prosecuting intra-family murders and the potential for an insanity defense.

Dec 16, 2025 • 48min
New Footage Of Person Of Interest In Brown University Shooting
A door to door manhunt near Brown University in Rhode Island with a campus killer on the loose and questions about whether the FBI’s focus gave the gunman more time to escape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 13, 2025 • 48min
Democrats Release New Epstein Photos
Robert Garcia, U.S. Representative and Ranking Member on the House Oversight Committee, discusses the release of controversial photos linked to Jeffrey Epstein’s influential connections—including Donald Trump and Bill Clinton. He emphasizes the importance of transparency and survivor protection. Political strategist Scott Jennings adds his conservative perspective, suggesting that Democrats may be using the release to smear Trump. The panel debates the implications of these disclosures on the ongoing investigation and the political landscape.

Dec 12, 2025 • 48min
Indiana Republicans Defy Trump, Reject Redistricting Push
Daniel Dale, a journalist and fact-checker renowned for his analysis of inflation claims, joins Dan Goldman, a Democratic congressman and commentator. They dive into Indiana Republicans' surprising rejection of Trump's redistricting push, the backlash from the White House, and the implications for party dynamics. Dale explains the misleading aspects of annualized inflation metrics, while Goldman critiques the administration's messaging, arguing it ignores the real economic struggles faced by voters.


