

The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown
CNN Podcasts
The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown: The command center for breaking news, politics and extraordinary reports from around the world. The Situation Room airs weekdays 10am-12pm Eastern, Monday through Friday on CNN.
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Apr 15, 2025 • 1h 20min
Another Student Detained
First we bring you new CNN reporting about a Columbia University senior who's been detained - but not charged - by immigration officials. Plus, Harvard is refusing to bow to the Trump Administration's demands, despite risking billions of dollars in federal funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Apr 14, 2025 • 1h 34min
Arson Attack
First, we have new details about the fire at the Pennsylvania governor's mansion, including our first look at the man police say caused Josh Shapiro and his family to flee for safety. Plus, despite a Supreme Court intervention, the Trump Administration says it's not required to work with El Salvador to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Apr 10, 2025 • 1h 27min
Key House Budget Vote, US-Chinese Trade War
As today's show begins the House was about to vote on a key part of President Trump's agenda. House Speaker Mike Johnson was confident he had the votes, but with more than a dozen holdouts, what concessions has he made? Plus, the president's top officials were scheduled meet to talk about how to deal with Beijing amid the burgeoning trade war between the US and China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Apr 9, 2025 • 1h 22min
China Fires New Shot in Trade War
Just hours after Donald Trump's 104% tariff on China took effect, China retaliates with an additional 84% tax on all US goods. The president treasury secretary says China has made a "huge mistake." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 8, 2025 • 1h 22min
US Calls China's Retaliation a 'Big Mistake'
The Trump administration levels some tough talk at China, giving Beijing until tomorrow to back down. Also: Wall Street rallies after three days of painful losses and very rattled nerves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 7, 2025 • 1h 21min
Another White-Knuckle Day on Wall Street
The CEO of one of the nation's largest banks issues a blunt warning about President Donald Trump’s tariff policy: It threatens to raise prices, drive the global economy into a downturn and weaken America’s standing in the world. Is a recession around the corner?Plus: Severe storms cause death and destruction, and the threat isn't over yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 4, 2025 • 1h 21min
China Retaliates, Stocks Tumble
Following President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, China responds by slapping a huge tariff on the US, and stocks are tumbling yet again. In contrast, the latest jobs report was stronger than expected. We break down all the latest economic indicators that are coming in. Plus: Both the director and the deputy director from the highly sensitive National Security Agency are now gone after far-right activist Laura Loomer met with president Trump and advocated for their firings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 3, 2025 • 1h 28min
Trump’s Tariffs Spark Global Trade War
As today's show begins, nervous investors are reacting to Donald Trump's tariffs by tanking stock markets amid increasing concerns that the US and much of the world may be on a collision course with a recession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Apr 2, 2025 • 1h 21min
'Liberation Day' is here
President Trump's "Liberation Day" has arrived. In just hours he's expected to announce sweeping new tariffs. Meanwhile, a new Israeli operation in Gaza includes a strike on a UN facility that kills 19 people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 1, 2025 • 1h 22min
'Bloodbath' at Fed Health Agencies
A massive wave of job cuts began this morning at government health agencies as part of the Trump administration's initiative to cut government spending. Also: Cory Booker pulls an all-nighter on the Senate floor, blasting President Trump and Elon Musk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


