

The Lead with Jake Tapper
CNN Podcasts
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 16, 2020 • 1h 27min
Trump announces tougher guidelines to slow Coronavrius spread; Trump: the Coronavirus is not under control ; Trump: New Coronavirus reality could last until July, August; WH: Number of people of people tested for Coronavirus unknown
Trump announces tougher guidelines to slow Coronavrius spread; Trump: the Coronavirus is not under control ; Trump: New Coronavirus reality could last until July, August; WH: Number of people of people tested for Coronavirus unknown ; Trump not looking at nationwide lockdown, only 'certain areas'; Dow freefalls 2,997 pts amid Coronavirus fears; NYC Mayor: Considering "everything" including a curfew to stop spread of Coronavirus; Hospitals brace for rush of patients, rationing masks, gloves, and supplies; Health officials estimate U.S. could run out of hospital beds, ventilators; Trump: we will back the airlines "100 percent",Aviation analyst: most world airlines will be bankrupt by May; Airlines to request $50B bailout from U.S. government; Trump announced tougher guidelines to slow Coronavirus spreadTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 12, 2020 • 41min
Coronavirus fears spark huge stock market tumble; National Guard arriving to nation's first containment zone; Trump cause confusion with inaccuracies, omissions in prime-time speech to nation; Italy closes restaurants, bars, and shops amid virus
Trading temporarily stopped after Dow drops dramatically for second time this week; Dow plunges 2,300+ points over coronavirus fears; 1400+ coronavirus cases in the U.S., Top health expert admits U.S. "failing" on coronavirus testing; Tom Hanks test positive for coronavirus, highlighting Australia's access to testing; U.S. lags behind other countries in coronavirus tests; NYT: Testing delays set back U.S. coronavirus response; Utah Jazz test full team, confirms second player tests positive; Fears over spread of coronavirus force schools to close, sporting events canceled & some workers sent home; CDC Dir.: Now is the time for big sports events to "take a pause"; NHL & NBA suspends seasons, MLB delayed opening day; Ohio Gov. orders all public & private K-12 schools to close for three weeks; NCAA Tournament canceled over coronavirus fears; WH: trump not getting tested for coronavirus after Brazilian leader's press secretary test positive; Health experts dispute trump claim coronavirus testing going "smooth"; Trump travel restrictions for Europe catch airlines, U.S. allies off guard; Italian hospital official: coronavirus has our health care system "one step from collapse"; Italy sees biggest one-day jump in coronavirus cases; All Catholic churches in Rome close over coronavirus fears; Doctors warn U.S. is not ready for spike in virus cases; Are U.S. hospitals prepared for influx of coronavirus patients?; Doctor warn U.S. is not ready for spike in virus cases; Just this hour: Disneyland closes, states shut schools, NYC employees work from home & NCAA tourney canceled;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 11, 2020 • 41min
Top official warns coronavirus outbreak is "going to get worse"; W.H.O. officially declares coronavirus outbreaks a pandemic; Sanders says he has no plans to drop out after major losses
Top health official warns "it's going to get worse" after President Trump claims coronavirus "will go away"; Top official warns coronavirus "is going to get worse"; NY Gov: 13 more coronavirus cases near NY containment zone; Seattle is first major city to close public schools; W.H.O. officially declares coronavirus outbreaks a pandemic; Sources: workers without proper gear assisted evacuees; WH official: travel restrictions for Europe "under discussion"; Trump to make statement tonight on coronavirus, says economy "still strong" despite stocks entering bear market territory; NCAA: basketball tournaments will be played without fans; Sanders says he has no plans to drop out after major losses; Sanders: "while our campaign has won the ideological debate, we are losing the debate over electability"To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 9, 2020 • 43min
Markets tank amid Coronavirus fears & oil pries fight; trading briefly halted during wild day on wall street; Dow plunges 2,000+ points, Wall St. suffers historic losses; Oil prices suffer worst crash since 1991; New CNN polls on Coronavirus outbreak
Markets tank amid Coronavirus fears & oil pries fight; trading briefly halted during wild day on wall street; Dow plunges 2,000+ points, Wall St. suffers historic losses; Oil prices suffer worst crash since 1991; New CNN polls on Coronavirus outbreak, Trump's handling of crisis; California docks cruise ship with 21 virus cases ; Cruise passengers to be quarantined at bases across U.S.; More than 600 confirmed Coronavirus case in the U.S.; Most U.S Deaths from Coronavirus involved patients 70 and older; Dr. Fauci to high-risk travels: "don't get on a cruise ship"; State governments ask thousands to self-quarantine; Missouri patent's family breaks quarantine, attends school dance; Coronavirus cases now in more than 100 countries and territories; Four COP lawmakers self-quarantine after CPAC attendee tests positive for coronavirus; Trump's advisers urge him to take a more serious stance as Cornavirus spreads; Trump downplays virus threat, accuses dems of playing politics; At least 26 dead, 600+ confirmed cases across 35 states & DC; Booker & Harris to campaign with Biden in Michigan tonight; Booker dismisses allegations the democratic establishment is ganging up on Sanders; Sanders looks to Michigan to regain momentum in race; Six states vote tomorrow, Biden & Sanders focus on biggest delegate prize of MichiganTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 6, 2020 • 40min
WH & Trump give conflicting messages on CDC visit; Thousands in limbo on cruise ship awaiting coronavirus results; Stocks drop again as coronavirus fears grow; Biden & Sanders ready for next Super Tuesday showdown;
Sources: Trump receiving conflicting info from outside friends; Trump: "Very few" cases in the U.S. compared to other countries; Sources: WH Officials worry top expert's statements on severity of the outbreak could anger Trump; Top Health Official: Millions of testing kits needed ASAP; Outbreak spreading to at least 21 states, 250+ infected; Thousands self-quarantine in CA, NY, & across U.S.; Health experts urge people over 60 to reconsider usual activities; Stocks close lower as Wall Street ends whirlwind week; Unemployment report strong but stock market continues to slide; Michigan emerges as next key battle for Biden, Sanders; Trump & Sanders attack Biden over Social Security, Medicare; Sanders plans Michigan blitz ahead of Tuesday's primary; Warren: "Why would I owe anybody an endorsement?"; President tours CDC amid coronavirus concerns; SXSW Festival canceled amid coronavirus concerns;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 5, 2020 • 41min
Warren drops out, "not ready" to make endorsement; Senate GOP ramps up investigations as Biden surges; Trump and VP Pence take different tones on coronavirus; Sanders says political establishment is "working frantically to defeat us";
Dow plunges, nearly wiping out Wednesday's gain; Warren: If you say there was sexism in this race, "everyone says whiner"; Sanders, Biden praise Warren after she drops out of race; Sen. Romney criticizes GOP efforts to investigate Burisma; Sanders says political establishment is "working frantically to defeat us"; Trump says he'll make Burisma a 'major' campaign issue; Trump disputes W.H.O. on virus death rate, citing his "hunch"; Trump's comments on coronavirus add to confusion; Coronavirus spreading across 17 states, 200+ infected; Cruise ship docks off California coast over virus fears; At least 12 confirmed deaths in U.S. from coronavirus outbreak; Pence: Gets first-hand look at supplies to combat coronavirus; Pence: Not enough coronavirus tests exist to meet demand; Airlines, big tech take action to reduce risk of coronavirus; Airlines reduce flights, big tech companies restrict employee travel to stop spread of coronavirus; Jared Kushner sells shares worth $25-$50 million in company benefiting from Trump's tax overhaul; Trump refutes top health officials on coronavirus just weeks after downplaying traumatic brain injuries; Trump's downplaying of troops' traumatic brain injuries renews grief for some military families & vets;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 4, 2020 • 40min
Joe Biden wins Maine, his 10th Super Tuesday victory; Sanders picks up 3 states & is leading in California; Sanders touts Obama relationship for first time in new ad; At least 149 U.S. coronavirus cases; death toll rises to 11
CNN projects Biden wins Maine, further extending delegate lead; Sources: Warren assessing path forward in 2020 race; Results so far show Sanders' support has shrunk since 2016; Soon: Pence gives coronavirus briefing amid testing confusion; United Airlines cutting U.S. flights amid coronavirus crisis; Sen. Schumer accused of threatening Kavanaugh, Supreme Court takes up first big abortion case of Trump era; Gorsuch for saying "you will pay the price" amid abortion case; Dozens still missing after tornadoes kill at least 24 in TennesseeTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 2, 2020 • 38min
Sources: Klobuchar & Buttigieg to endorse Biden tonight; Bloomberg on the ballot for the first time as democrat tomorrow; Six coronavirus deaths confirmed in Washington state; Trump meets with top pharma execs on coronavirus;
DOW soars 1,200+ points after worst week since 2008; Klobuchar campaign: "this is a moment of unity"; 2020 Dems hit Bloomberg for his prior record as a republican; Bloomberg: I have no plans to drop out of the race; Bloomberg: my time as mayor was the best for New York City; Azar: U.S. is "radically" expanding coronavirus testing; U.S. surgeon general: you can raise your risk of coronavirus by improperly wearing a mask; Trump contradicts top disease expert, says vaccines are moving along "very quickly"; Trump eyeing new travel restrictions to stop coronavirus spread; Bombing in Afghanistan kills three after trump admin sins landmark peace deal with Taliban; Joint chiefs chairman: despite deal, don't expect all violence in Afghanistan to end; Trump reiterates plans to personally meet with leaders of the TalibanTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 2020 • 41min
Markets continue historic slide over coronavirus fears; Trump administration downplays fears of coronavirus despite rise in U.S. cases; In 2016 Sanders wanted superdelegates to overrule voters; Pompeo heads to Qatar to witness Taliban peace deal signing
Global markets lose trillions in value over past week; Fed char: coronavirus poses "evolving risk" to economic activity; WHO: coronavirus spread & impact risk are "very high"; World Health officials warn of "pandemic potential"; CDC: hope to have every state & local health dept. testing for coronavirus by the end of next week; Up to 100 health workers exposed to CA coronavirus patient; Mulvaney, Donald Trump Junior suggest media and democrats using coronavirus to hurt Trump; Mulvaney: media covered impeachment "hoax of the day" instead of Trump admin's early response to virus; GOP rep: "everyone is scrambling for information" on virus; Dem rep: U.S. not prepared for coronavirus on multiple levels; HHS whistleblower: U.S. workers did not receive proper training, protective gear when receiving China evacuees;
In 2016 Sanders wanted superdelegates to overrule voters, now he wants to avoid it; GOP lawmakers express fears about U.S. deal with Taliban; GOP letter: Taliban is a terror group & peace deal could undermine Afghan government; Afghan gov: deal with Taliban could be terrorist victory; Pompeo spars with democrat over Trump's brain injury comments;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 27, 2020 • 40min
Dow, S&P on track for worst week since 2008 financial crisis; First coronavirus case of "unknown" origin confirmed in U.S.; Is South Carolina primary the last chance for Sanders' rivals to make a stand?;
Dow drops 1,000+ points, closes in red every day this week; Goldman Sachs predicts no earnings from U.S. companies in 2020 due to coronavirus, say it could lead to recession; Health Officials: First coronavirus case of "unknown origin" reported; Trump contradicts health officials, says it's not inevitable coronavirus will spread here in U.S.; Sources: Pence will take lead on public statements, all Admin Health Officials must get VP office sign off; Market slide continues amid fear of coronavirus spreading; VP Pence under fire for handling of HIV crisis in Indiana & past claim that smoking does not kill; CA Gov: 8,400 people currently being monitored for coronavirus; CA Gov: California has shortage of coronavirus test kits; Trump contradicts CDC warning of "inevitable" coronavirus spread in U.S.; Trump shocked at how many people die of flu each year; In 2014 Trump politicized ebola to attack Dems before midterms; Sanders to critics who say he's too polarizing: Don't tell me I can't beat Trump; Pelosi: Democrats are about "unity, unity, unity" and will support whoever is the nominee; Rahm Emanuel's take on Democrats running to replace Trump; Sanders points to momentum in SC as he fights for upset; Bloomberg releases new details about his heart health, calls on Sanders to do the same; Biden: No evidence Sanders can turn out voters like Obama did; FMR VP says he had to find purpose after losing son Beau; Ahead of primary, Biden leads with wide margin in new SC poll; New SC poll: Biden holds 20-point lead over Sanders; Wash Post: Whistleblower claims U.S. workers assisted coronavirus evacuees without proper protective gear;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


