

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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Mar 30, 2024 • 43min
Maryland gov: clearing bride wreckage is a daunting task
Specifics measures revealed on the massive operation to reopen a critical shipping port and to get that collapsed bridge off a cargo ship in Baltimore including cutting the bridge into pieces, tug boats, barges, and cranes. We ask a Republican who calls himself a budget hawk about the role of congress. Plus, what has so many fish freaked out near Florida spinning and swimming upside down? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 29, 2024 • 44min
Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
Guest Sam Bankman-Fried, sentenced to 25 years for financial fraud, discusses the impact on customers. They also explore the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collapse and the risks of other bridges falling across the country.

Mar 28, 2024 • 42min
Search underway for six presumed dead in bridge collapse
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and the head of the Army Corps of Engineers discuss the efforts to clear and reopen ports after a bridge collapse in Baltimore. CNN's John King talks about Arizona voters' sentiments towards Biden and Trump as the November election approaches.

Mar 27, 2024 • 44min
Major Baltimore bridge collapses after being hit by cargo ship
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott discusses the search and rescue efforts after a cargo ship hits a bridge, leading to its collapse. The podcast covers the ongoing investigation, emotional toll on the community, and the governmental response to the tragic event.

Mar 26, 2024 • 41min
Appeals court trims Trump bond to $173M
An appeals court reduced Trump's bond to $173 million, giving him more time to pay. His hush money trial starts April 15th. Israel cancels visit after US backs UN Gaza ceasefire. Discussions include legal challenges, Trump's criminal trial, election lies, RFK Jr.'s potential campaign, GOP turmoil, ISIS-K and Russia relationship, and Boeing CEO departure.

Mar 23, 2024 • 1h 18min
Russia: 40 killed, 100+ injured in concert hall attack near Moscow
Podcast discusses tragic attack at concert hall in Moscow with 40 killed, 100+ injured. Princess Catherine of Wales diagnosed with cancer, sparking debate on transparency. Intelligence warns of potential ISIS attack in Russia, leading to Moscow terrorist incident.

Mar 22, 2024 • 1h 22min
Dow closes at record high as global markets rally
Topics discussed include the Dow closing at a record high, court filings related to Trump's financial troubles, controversy over a government funding bill, violence in Haiti, humanitarian needs, legal battles with Apple, escaped inmates, potential Trump comeback, Department of Defense assessment, Afghanistan withdrawal fallout, capture of MS 13 gang leader.

Mar 21, 2024 • 1h 20min
Confusion in Texas as border law zigzags through courts
Texas immigration law confusion, Israeli extremists in Gaza, legal battles over SB4 enforcement, March Madness predictions, impeachment testimonies, privacy breach concerns, global happiness rankings, school closures impact on academic performance

Mar 20, 2024 • 1h 23min
Trump says he would have to hold “fire sale” of his properties to post $464M bond
Former President Trump faces challenges raising $464M bond for financial fraud, aides in prison. Sentencing for MS law enforcement officers accused of torturing black men. Royal drama with Princess Kate and manipulated photo of Queen Elizabeth. Efforts to protect fruit crops from weather extremes at J-Moor Farms in Georgia.

Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 23min
C.J. Rice is freed after more than a dozen years in prison
A man named CJ Rice is finally free after spending 12 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. The podcast also covers Putin's win in the Russian elections, violence and chaos in Haiti, and legal struggles faced by Trump. Additionally, there are discussions on school tensions, a volcanic eruption, health updates, and access to birth control.