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.
Location:
Washington, DC
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@theleadcnn
Language:
English
Website:
http://cnn.com/thelead
Episodes
Trump Makes High-Stakes Middle East Visit
5/13/2025
A look at the serious concerns and efforts to cover up Biden’s cognitive health during his presidency. Plus, President Trump announces a jaw dropping plan to lift sanctions on Syria. Also, the star witness in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial testifies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:26:38
U.S. And China Agree To Drastically Cut Tariffs For 90 Days
5/12/2025
President Trump is en route to Saudi Arabia for both peace and tariff negotiations. He is warning that if there is no long term deal with China worked out tariffs could go significantly higher. Plus, a look at the defense’s strategy as testimony in the Diddy trial begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:24:44
Some Businesses Are Already Passing On Tariff Costs To Consumers
5/9/2025
Pope Leo XIV wraps up his first day on the job with a message not just to other Catholic leaders but to people around the world. Plus, a judge ordered the immediate release of a doctoral student whose detention by immigration authorities was caught on camera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:24:45
Pope Leo XIV, The First American Pope, Was Born In Chicago
5/8/2025
The Chicago born, Villanova graduate, Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes the first American to become pope after receiving more than two-thirds support of his 132 fellow cardinals. He is now going to be the 267th pope. We examine all the latest details on Pope Leo XIV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:26:30
Fed Chair: “Possible To Imagine” Tariffs Worsen Economy
5/7/2025
Black smoke up the chimney of the Sistine Chapel as day one of the conclave comes to a close. Surprising details emerge about the frontrunners who could be selected to be the next pope. Plus, the major testing operation happening now in Milwaukee that is screening school-aged kids for possible exposure to lead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:08
India Launches Military Operation Inside Pakistan
5/6/2025
India says it is launching a military operation inside Pakistan, hitting what India calls terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and the Pakistani region of Kashmir. This comes after a deadly terrorist attack last month on the Indian administered part of Kashmir. We bring you all the latest news from the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:26:00
WH Says It Will Pay Undocumented Migrants To Leave U.S.
5/5/2025
In a new chapter of Trump’s deportation crackdown, the White House now suggests that they will pay undocumented migrants a thousand or two thousand dollars to deport themselves. Plus, President Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz, one of America’s most notorious prisons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:35
Stocks Rally After Jobs Report, Signs Of China Trade Talks
5/2/2025
A better than expected jobs report provides perhaps some economic relief. How long can the good news last? Economists are warning that higher prices are coming quick. Plus, CNN is in Mexico as troops hunt down drug cartels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:11
Waltz Out As National Security Adviser
5/1/2025
President Trump ousts his national security adviser after not one but two different Signal scandals. Plus, the financial report from McDonalds that might make you feel sick after an earnings call reveals how much trouble the United States economy might be in. Are we headed for a recession? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:53
CNN Poll Shows Dismal Approval Rating For Congress
4/30/2025
As new numbers show the United States economy shrink for the first time in three years, the President now says he is not to be blame at all. Plus, a major Senate vote on Trump’s global tariffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:22:36
Trump Speaks In Michigan To Mark 100 Days In Office
4/29/2025
When the trade wars hit home, President Trump calls the founder and executive chair of Amazon peeved that the company would consider displaying the cost of tariffs on Amazon’s spinoff cheaper goods, Amazon Haul, website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:30:40
ICE: Operation Leads To Nearly 800 Arrests In Florida
4/28/2025
Crackdowns on illegal immigration and Trump is digging in. We examine how his White House is defending deportations so far. Plus, a new CNN poll shows that most Americans believe that Trump is making the economy worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:16
FBI Arrests Wisconsin Judge, Accuses Her Of Obstructing ICE
4/25/2025
When immigration officials tried to arrest an undocumented immigrant in her courtroom, Judge Hannah Dugan allegedly tried to help him leave the building marking an escalation in the battle between the Trump administration and the judiciary. Plus, President Trump and Melania Trump land in Rome ahead of the funeral for Pope Francis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:43
Fact-Checking Trump’s Claims About The Prices Of Groceries & Gas
4/24/2025
Russia is dropping its deadliest bombs in months on Ukrainian civilians as Trump insists he is putting pressure on Russia to end the war. 12 people were killed and 90 were wounded in the capitol of Kyiv overnight. Plus, major questions about Trump’s trade war with China and what is really going on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:46
Trump, Besset Soften Tone On Trade War With China
4/23/2025
The word from the White House today is that there is opportunity for a big deal as Trump and his treasury secretary signaled potentially backing off of the stunning 145% tariffs on China. Plus, a look at the White House peace plan presented to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:03
WH: Trump Allowed To Express Displeasure About Fed Chair
4/22/2025
The White House is firmly backing defense secretary Pete Hegseth at least publicly even after admitting to sharing sensitive military information in a group chat with his wife, brother, and personal attorney. Plus, behind closed doors the president’s treasury secretary says the United States' trade war with China is unsustainable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:42
Pope Francis Dies On Easter Monday At Age 88
4/21/2025
New details from the Vatican about the pope and the special request he made before he died. We look back on some of the defining marks the pope left on some of the issues of our time. Plus, defense secretary Pete Hegseth used another Signal group chat to share military strike plans. This time on the chat were his wife, his lawyer, and his brother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:23:07
Judge Calls Emergency Hearing Over Trump Deportation
4/18/2025
We are learning new details about the condition of the undocumented migrant deported in error to El Salvador from the Democratic senator from Maryland who sat down with him face to face. Plus, reports reveal a clash between two of Trump’s money men, Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:44
Police: Suspect In FSU Mass Shooting Is Son Of Sheriff’s Deputy
4/17/2025
Two individuals were killed and six were hospitalized after a mass shooting in Tallahassee, Florida at Florida State University. Officers shot the suspected gunman, who is now hospitalized. Our experts join to react with the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:26:48
Senator Goes To El Salvador To Push For Deported Man’s Return
4/16/2025
A Pentagon source has described a purge at the Pentagon after a third Pentagon employee has been placed on administrative leave in the past 24 hours. Plus, a federal judge is threatening to hold the Trump administration in contempt of court over recent deportations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:26:00