CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip

Scott Jennings, a skilled political commentator, sheds light on the intense wildfire crisis in Los Angeles and its impact on local leadership. He discusses how the handling of the disaster might sway Democratic voters and critiques the adequacy of officials’ responses. The conversation also shifts to the complex dynamics of hostage negotiations, focusing on U.S. foreign policy and humanitarian concerns amidst rising geopolitical tensions. Jennings draws compelling parallels with historical events, emphasizing the urgent need for effective governance during crises.

CNN gets aerial view of fire destruction from helicopter. New evacuation orders issued near one of the busiest areas. CNN follows the latest developments on the Palisades Fires and Trump becomes a convicted felon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Los Angeles burned beyond recognition. Entire sections of the city have melted by fires that remain white hot and spreading tonight. Seven are now dead, and 5,000 structures are decimated.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blame for the flames. As fires leave an apocalyptic nightmare, Donald Trump points the MAGA hose at liberals. Plus, the president-elect's land-grab fantasies become a litmus test for Republicans.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight, what Trump wants. The president-elect’s press conference serves familiar rants, grievances, and an anything-goes foreign policy that doesn’t rule out new global conflicts. Plus, Meta does away with fact-checking on its platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamala Harris certifies Donald Trump's win and reminds the country of how things are supposed to work. Plus, Chuck Schumer says no, democrats didn't lie to the country about Biden's mental fitness. Also, The Washington Post cuts a cartoon about its owner and the President-elect, prompting a Pultzier winner to quit. And church and State. The Pope sends a progressive and Trump antagonist to Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phoning a friend. Mike Johnson keeps the speaker’s gavel after appearing to lose it by getting an assist from the President-elect. Plus, paycheck to paycheck, the top Democrat in the House wears two hats, cheering cooperation while making fun of MAGA.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A look at what we know about two New Years day attacks that shook America’s sense of safety. Plus, he doesn’t regret the error. The president-elect pushes bad information about the terror attack and it gets repeated by his media allies. Also, Joe Biden awards Liz Cheney with a presidential honor in what he calls an ode to bipartisanship.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Carter’s death prompts a second look at his life and presidency and provokes a question about the current president—will time make Americans’ hearts grow fonder over the last four years? Plus, Donald Trump crosses his ultra-conservative base and throws down with his billionaire backer in chief on a thorny immigration issue.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Right turns on itself over immigration, what America first really means, and over censorship by Trump’s wealthiest billionaire backer. Plus, big labor and big demands. A new interview pulls back the curtain on what Kamala Harris tried and failed to get from the Teamsters union.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices