

The Lead with Jake Tapper
CNN
CNN's lead DC anchor and chief Washington correspondent, Jake Tapper, hosts this two-hour long weekday afternoon program, with headlines from around the country and the world, the top stories in national and international news, politics, health, money, the environment, sports and popular culture. The Lead also concentrates on bringing stories that aren't found on front pages—buried leads—to the forefront.
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Jul 3, 2024 • 1h 26min
White House Defends Biden’s Ability To Lead
We break down the details on the first congressional Democrat to speak out on the record that President Biden should drop out of the 2024 race. This as several Democratic governors push for a meeting with the president to discuss the 2024 election. Plus, the sentencing for Donald Trump in the New York hush money cover up case has now been delayed by months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 26min
US Supreme Court: Trump Entitled To Some Immunity In Jan. 6 Case
In a huge decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump has limited immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts he took as president including possibly some efforts he took to overturn the election. We break down what this means for pending cases against the former president. Plus, Democrats in Washington D.C. and across the country are panicking over whether they can continue with Biden as the nominee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 29, 2024 • 39min
“Painful”: Voters In Biden’s Birthplace React To His Shaky Debate
We provide the latest post-debate analysis after former President Trump and President Biden debated on CNN last night. Our panel discusses reports of White House staff feeling deflated after the debates and what the next steps for Democrats in the 2024 election could be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 2024 • 1h 22min
Debate Night in America Part 2
Continuing the countdown to the CNN Presidential Debate. Wolf Blitzer and Kaitlan Collins anchor with a panel of CNN experts, including: Nia Malika Henderson, Jonah Goldberg, Phil Mattingly, Jamie Gangel Manu Raju, Shermichael Singleton, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Ashley Allison, and Bakari Sellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 2024 • 1h 2min
Debate Night in America Part 1
Counting down to the CNN Presidential Debate. Wolf Blitzer and Kaitlan Collins anchor with a panel of CNN experts, including: Nia Malika Henderson, Jonah Goldberg, Phil Mattingly, Jamie Gangel Manu Raju, Shermichael Singleton, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Ashley Allison, and Bakari Sellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 2024 • 42min
Biden & Trump Prepare For High-stakes Debate
We bring you details on the final preparations which are underway for tomorrow’s historic presidential debate on CNN. Plus, a look at the rules and format for tomorrow’s Trump-Biden debate. Also, we analyze possible strategies and talking points the candidate may utilize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26, 2024 • 42min
Julian Assange Avoids U.S. Prison Time In Plea Deal
We cover Thursday’s CNN presidential debate from all angles, including the topics the Trump team wants to focus on and how team Biden could respond. Also, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is set to plead guilty after leaking thousands of classified documents. Plus, protestors in Kenya storm the parliament building then set it on fire amid outrage over a new finance bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 2024 • 42min
Trump Outraises Biden For Second Straight Month
We look at what supporters are saying candidates should do in the presidential debates which will be held on CNN, Thursday of this week. Plus, it’s been two years since the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, setting off fights in states over reproductive rights. We take a closer look at what has happened across the country since Roe has fell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 22, 2024 • 42min
Police: 2 Killed, 8 Wounded In Shooting At Arkansas Grocery
The situation has been contained after 2 people have been killed and 8 wounded in a mass shooting at an Arkansas grocery store. The shooter has been critically injured and taken into custody. Plus, with 6 days until CNN’s presidential debate, Trump outraises Biden for second straight month by tens of millions of dollars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 21, 2024 • 1h 22min
Trump Talking With VP Contenders, Policy Experts Ahead Of Debate
We are days away from a debate between Trump and Biden, kicking off a critical stretch of the presidential race. This as the Supreme Court is ready to rule on presidential immunity and more. Plus, a ship from the Philippines gets sandwiched by the Chinese coastguard resulting in several service members being injured. We break down the details of the event and implications for countries in the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices