

Erin Burnett OutFront
CNN Podcasts
Erin Burnet OutFront: Out in the field. In front of the headlines. A courageous and unconventional nightly news program.
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Mar 28, 2026 • 49min
Several U.S. Troops Injured In Attack On Saudi Air Base
Harvey Levin, media personality and TMZ founder, offers sharp legal and reporting perspective on Tiger Woods' arrest. Jim Sciutto, CNN correspondent in Tel Aviv, reports from the ground on strikes and use of cluster munitions. They discuss attacks on a Saudi air base, U.S. service member injuries, regional military moves, and the broader market and security implications.

Mar 27, 2026 • 48min
Report: Trump Weighing Invasion Of Several Iranian Islands
Kristen Holmes, White House correspondent on TSA pay and legal hurdles. Colonel Cedric Layton, former military officer, on amphibious operations and island terrain. They discuss reported plans to seize Iranian islands, U.S. force posture in the Persian Gulf, amphibious and air coordination challenges, casualty risks, and how moves could affect shipping and regional stability.

Mar 26, 2026 • 47min
U.S. Set To Deploy More Troops To Middle East
Reports of mines, missile deployments, and troop buildups around Kharg Island raise questions about the risks and logistics of a possible ground operation. Analysts debate how runways, airpower, and control of nearby islands shape Strait of Hormuz strategy. Courts and markets make headlines with a landmark ruling against major platforms and scrutiny of prediction-market trades.

Mar 25, 2026 • 50min
Israel Launches New Wave Of Strikes
A thousand more US troops prepare to deploy to the Middle East on top of thousands already on the way. Plus, new details about the deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 2026 • 49min
Trump Says Hegseth Pressed To Start War With Iran
Milo, father of Air Force Master Sergeant Tyler Simmons, offers a personal remembrance of his son. Kristen Holmes, White House correspondent, outlines U.S. diplomatic moves and a proposed 15-point framework with Iran. Aaron Murphy, commercial pilot and instructor, recreates the LaGuardia landing in a flight simulator and discusses safety dynamics and recommendations.

Mar 21, 2026 • 48min
Iran: U.S. Embassy’s Logistics Base In Baghdad Repeatedly Targeted
According to Iran, a US logistics base is under attack as three strikes target the facility in Baghdad in the past 24 hours. Plus, Iran’s underground missile cities, dozens of elaborate sites crucial to Iran’s strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 2026 • 48min
Iran’s Suspected Hit On F-35 Would Be A First To Any U.S. Aircraft
Iran fires at least three rounds of missiles at Jerusalem in the past hour in a major escalation. Iran also hits a major refinery and is suspected of hitting a US fighter jet. Plus, the Pentagon is asking for $200 billion to fund the war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 19, 2026 • 49min
Gulf Nations Under Attack As Iran Seeks Revenge For Assassinations
General Marks, a retired military officer and defense analyst, breaks down Iran's missile, naval, and asymmetric threats. He discusses targeting mountainous launch sites and when air campaigns might need contested ground operations. He also weighs the role of drones, Russian support, and risks to shipping in the Gulf.

Mar 18, 2026 • 48min
U.S. Embassy In Iraq Under Attack For Second Day In Row
Colonel Cedric Layton, a former military officer and analyst, explains operational details and risks of possible ground and special-forces missions. He breaks down how a Marine Expeditionary Unit might operate. He describes the challenges of raids on hardened sites like Isfahan and how cluster munitions and air defenses complicate regional military plans.

Mar 17, 2026 • 47min
Drone Hit Sets Fuel Tank Ablaze Near Dubai Airport
Colonel Cedric Layton, retired military officer and analyst, explains strategic strikes and operational choices around Karg Island. He breaks down what was targeted and why, maps how a seizure might unfold, and discusses allied reluctance and regional escalation. Short, sharp analysis of military moves and their wider consequences.


