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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Apr 9, 2024 • 1h 21min
Trump releases video stating states will decide abortion rights
Donald Trump weighed in on abortion saying he believes states should decide abortion legislation. The former president did not indicate the number of weeks during a pregnancy at which he thought it would be appropriate to ban abortion but reiterated his support for certain exceptions. Plus, the State Department said 304 aid trucks entered Gaza yesterday, the highest number since the war began. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 6, 2024 • 1h 22min
U.S. calls for independent probe into killing of aid workers
Sports commentator Bob Costas joins to discuss March Madness college basketball. The podcast also covers the aftermath of New Jersey's strongest earthquake, the dismissal of Israeli military officers connected to the airstrike killing aid workers in Gaza, and potential legal clashes involving Donald Trump's classified documents
Apr 5, 2024 • 1h 23min
Biden to Netanyahu: make changes or face consequences
Sen. Bernie Sanders joins to discuss President Biden's warning to Israel, legal challenges for Donald Trump, and insights on industry changes. Topics include urgent calls for action in Gaza crisis, legal battles against Trump, and advocacy efforts in entertainment industries.
Apr 4, 2024 • 1h 24min
Special counsel blasts judge’s order in classified documents case
Chef Jose Andres accuses Israeli military of targeting aid workers in Gaza. Special counsel criticizes judge in classified documents case. Podcast delves into legal filings, Taiwan earthquake, political tensions in Israel, and controversies surrounding Capitol riot and IDF strike in Gaza.
Apr 3, 2024 • 42min
Seven World Central Kitchen workers killed in Israeli airstrike
Israel apologizes for unintentionally killing aid workers in Gaza. Republicans push to rename airport after Trump. Discussion on rectifying historical injustices like the Tulsa race massacre. Analysis of Israeli urban military operations and Hamas tactics. Trump's response to a gag order in his criminal case.
Apr 2, 2024 • 41min
Authorities update plans to clear MD port after bridge collapse
Authorities provide updates on clearing debris at Baltimore port after bridge collapse. Incident of an SUV crashing into FBI office in Atlanta. Deadly airstrike in Syria. Iran claims attack on consulate building. Excitement for LSU vs. Iowa Women's Basketball game.
Mar 30, 2024 • 43min
Maryland gov: clearing bride wreckage is a daunting task
Specifics measures revealed on the massive operation to reopen a critical shipping port and to get that collapsed bridge off a cargo ship in Baltimore including cutting the bridge into pieces, tug boats, barges, and cranes. We ask a Republican who calls himself a budget hawk about the role of congress. Plus, what has so many fish freaked out near Florida spinning and swimming upside down? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 29, 2024 • 44min
Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
Guest Sam Bankman-Fried, sentenced to 25 years for financial fraud, discusses the impact on customers. They also explore the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collapse and the risks of other bridges falling across the country.
Mar 28, 2024 • 42min
Search underway for six presumed dead in bridge collapse
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and the head of the Army Corps of Engineers discuss the efforts to clear and reopen ports after a bridge collapse in Baltimore. CNN's John King talks about Arizona voters' sentiments towards Biden and Trump as the November election approaches.
Mar 27, 2024 • 44min
Major Baltimore bridge collapses after being hit by cargo ship
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott discusses the search and rescue efforts after a cargo ship hits a bridge, leading to its collapse. The podcast covers the ongoing investigation, emotional toll on the community, and the governmental response to the tragic event.
