The Lead with Jake Tapper

This podcast discusses the release of five American prisoners from Iran, including the negotiations and reactions. It also covers the controversy surrounding Jeffrey Clark and his role as a federal official. The activities of the mercenary group Wagner in Africa and Russia's involvement are mentioned. Additionally, concerns about Joe Biden's ability to serve a second term and environmental decisions in the automotive industry are discussed.

The podcast covers the UAW strike against Big 3 automakers, the demands of the auto workers, and the impact on consumers. It also explores the potential impacts on President Biden's economic agenda and the importance of Michigan in his re-election bid. Additionally, it discusses retaliation against the US, a rally in support of auto workers, and ballet dancers using dance to represent Ukraine's culture.

New legal trouble emerges for Hunter Biden who has been indicted on federal charges, accused of lying to buy a gun and possessing it while addicted to drugs. Plus, Trump’s Fulton County, Georgia case is delayed and a new date has not yet been set. The lawyer for Kenneth Chesebro has been provided a mass trove of evidence culminating in eight terabytes of data. Also, talk shows are back in production as the Hollywood writers strike continues. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy gathers Republican Party colleagues and defends his call to order an impeachment inquiry into President Biden without sufficient evidence to convince all of his fellow House Republicans. Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.) joins to answer if there’s a chance Biden is not impeached once the inquiry begins. Plus, the escaped killer from a Pennsylvania prison has been captured in part from assistance from infrared technology and a police canine unit. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Under the threat of being ousted himself, House Speaker McCarthy directed GOP-led committees to investigate the president and his connections to his son’s business dealings. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin joins to provide his take on the impeachment effort and Speaker McCarthy not having a floor vote. Plus, the Pennsylvania manhunt for an escaped inmate escalates as authorities learn the escapee is now armed. Also, the NFL has announced star quarterback Aaron Rogers is out with an achilles injury for the remainder of the season. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A deadly earthquake in Morocco has killed over 2,800 people and the death toll is expected to rise as rescues crews are underway. Plus, new sightings of the escaped Pennsylvania inmate though he is nowhere near the Pennsylvania prison where he escaped. New door bell cameras capture his moves and his clean shaven look. Also, President Biden addresses the nation as the US marks 22 years since 9/11. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prominent figures like Sen. Lindsey Graham narrowly escaped indictment in the alleged conspiracy to steal electoral votes. They discuss charges brought against individuals for violating Georgia law, release of the report and impact on democracy, a case involving a police officer shooting, actions to help women leave the country, Trump's rally, and Lindsey Graham's phone call to election officials. The special grand jury recommends charges for individuals involved in stealing electoral votes in Georgia. They also mention Nancy Pelosi's decision to run for office again and Republican criticism, an investigation into prison escape and Scientology's role in a rape trial, and breaking news on Georgia's election subversion case.

Former Trump White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has been found guilty on two counts of contempt of Congress. Plus, That ‘70s Show actor Danny Masterson has been sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for multiple counts of rape. Also, President Biden is heading to the G20 amid negative poll numbers and a looming possible indictment for his son Hunter. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US Senate will move forward on three spending bills next week, including a short term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown. Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) joins to discuss if bipartisan efforts have been made to find consensus on spending. Also, Donald Trump said he would absolutely testify in his own defense in the Fulton County, Georgia case. Plus, a look at the charges of conspiracy to overthrow that state’s 16 electoral votes as two defendants get some bad news from the judge. Then, a manhunt for a convicted killer continues in Pennsylvania as two school districts in the commonwealth have cancelled classes. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The former chairman of the of the Proud Boys, Enrique Tarrio, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for seditious conspiracy and leading a failed plot to prevent the transfer of power from Trump to Biden. Plus, the secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force join to demand Sen. Tuberville (R-Ala.) to end his military hold because of his objection to the Pentagon’s abortion travel care policy. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices