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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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Sep 15, 2025 • 1h 22min
New Details in Kirk Killing
First: We begin today's show with the latest in the murder of Charlie Kirk, including what officials are learning about the suspect's past, and what they're revealing about DNA found on pieces of evidence.
Plus: The executive producer of the Charlie Kirk Show joins the show to discuss live the conservative activist's legacy and where his movement will go from here.
And: President Trump's issues an ultimatum to NATO countries as he plans to slap Russia with additional sanctions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 12, 2025 • 1h 48min
'We Got Him!'
President Trump is the first to break the news that a suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk is under arrest. As we come on the air we're waiting for a news conference on the alleged shooter's capture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 2025 • 1h 23min
9/11 Anniversary Marked, Kirk Killer Sought
Today's show begins immediately after President Trump concludes a speech at the Pentagon marking the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Our coverage begins with a live report from CNN national correspondent Jason Carroll, who joins us from the memorial service taking place in New York City.
Also on today's show: We bring you the latest on the investigation into yesterday's murder of Charlie Kirk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 25min
Russia's Alarming 'Act of Aggression'
Poland shoots down Russian drones in its airspace, labeling the incursion an "act of aggression," while NATO calls Moscow's actions "absolutely reckless" ... In a new book, Kamala Harris says it was "reckless" to let Joe and Jill Biden decide if he would run again ... New video revealed during a hearing on so-called UFOs shows a missile bouncing off an unknown object. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 9, 2025 • 1h 26min
Israel Attacks Hamas in Qatar
Israel strikes inside Qatar, targeting Hamas. How will this latest attack impact the chances of renewed peace talks? ... An alarming education report shows high school seniors' reading and math skills dropping to their lowest levels in more than 20 years. What's behind the drop? ... A major new update on jobs is reveals things are significantly worse than initial reports indicated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 2025 • 1h 22min
Deadly Jerusalem Shooting Attack
Six people are killed after two gunmen opened fire in Jerusalem. Israel's president vows, "terror will never defeat us" ... President Trump's decision on sending troops to Chicago could come at any moment, despite that city's mayor forcefully reiterating, "We don't need the National Guard" ... An Epstein survivor who's pushing back against President Trump's "hoax" assertion, joins the show to discuss ... Russia targets Ukraine with more than 800 drones in the biggest aerial assault since the war started.
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Sep 5, 2025 • 1h 20min
US Job Growth Stalling, New Report Finds
A disappointing jobs report just released this morning shows employers added just 22,000 jobs last month, raising fears that US job growth is stalling out. This report also reveals a rising unemployment rate ticking up to 4.3%, the highest in nearly four years. Our coverage begins with Vanessa Yurkevich in New York and Alayna Treene at the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 4, 2025 • 1h 54min
RFK on the Hot Seat
As today's show begins, Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about to testify before senators, his department roiled in controversy after he canceled millions in vaccine research funding and dismantled a key panel of experts who make vaccination recommendations to the federal government. He also recently ousted the CDC director after just weeks on the job over a dispute on vaccine policy. More than 1,000 current and former employees of the HHS are now calling for his resignation. Our coverage begins with CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta and CNN's Arlette Saenz.
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Sep 3, 2025 • 1h 54min
Breaking Their Silence
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein are sharing their stories on Capitol Hill as pressure intensifies for the Justice Department to release all of the files in this case ... President Trump vows to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago to crack down on crime, as local politicians prepare to fight back, accusing him of abusing his power ... More than 1,000 current and former HHS workers are demanding RFK Jr. step down, accusing him of putting the health of all Americans at risk.
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Sep 2, 2025 • 1h 23min
Epstein Victims Demand Answers
Bipartisan lawmakers are meeting with Jeffrey Epstein's victims and their attorneys as they demand the files be released ... Rescuers are digging through the rubble after an earthquake decimated Afghanistan, killing more than 1,000 people ... Why are men and boys falling behind in education and the workforce on social settings? We bring you a Situation Room special report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


