

The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown
CNN Podcasts
The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown: The command center for breaking news, politics and extraordinary reports from around the world. The Situation Room airs weekdays 10am-12pm Eastern, Monday through Friday on CNN.
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Feb 21, 2025 • 43min
Zelensky: Talk With Top Trump Envoy Gives “Hope”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his talks with a top Trump enjoy are giving him hope in spite of the growing feud between Trump and Zelensky and the deep uncertainty over reaching a deal to end Russia’s bloody invasion. Also, a major shakeup at the Pentagon could be imminent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 2025 • 43min
Vance Warns Against “Disgraceful” Trump Criticism
President Trump’s top allies are rallying around him after he falsely called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a dictator. This as Vice President JD Vance is warning Zelensky against disgraceful criticism of President Trump’s plans to end the war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 2025 • 43min
Trump Falsely Claims Ukraine “Started” War With Russia
President Trump levels a false accusation against Ukraine, claiming Kyiv started the war with Russia. This comes hours after United States officials wrapped up talks with Russian diplomats without any Ukrainians present. Plus, a federal judge just sided with President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency in a major fight over access to federal data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 18, 2025 • 43min
Chopper Pilot At Scene: “The Aircraft Is Upside Down And Burning”
A stunning crash landing leaves a Delta Air Lines plane upside down on the tarmac in Toronto, Canada. We are awaiting new information on the injured, the evacuation, and what may have caused this latest airline emergency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 15, 2025 • 43min
Seventh Prosecutor Resigns Over Order To Drop Eric Adams Case
New fallout from the Justice Department’s push to drop criminal charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Plus, Vice President JD Vance meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Munich after berating European leaders and liking them to Cold War tyrants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 2025 • 43min
Trump Speaks Out About Putin Phone Call
President Trump shares new details on his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, their agreement to launch talks on ending the war in Ukraine, and their plans to meet face-to-face soon. Plus, the new attorney general, Pam Bondi, is pushing back at Elon Musk, declining to support his call for a wave of judicial impeachments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, 2025 • 43min
Musk Joins Trump In Oval Office To Defend Aggressive Govt Overhaul
Elon Musk joins President Trump in the Oval Office to defend their aggressive overhaul of the federal government and to complain about judges, and other people, standing in their way. Plus, President Trump claims the United Staes has the authority to take over Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 11, 2025 • 43min
Trump Administration Accused Of Violating Two Court Orders
A judge just extended the deadline for federal workers to accept or reject the Trump administration’s so-called “buyout” offer. Thousands of government employees are in limbo right now as the court weighs whether the plan is legal. Plus, the White House is being accused of failing to comply with court orders to unfreeze federal grants and to reinstate USAID staffers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 8, 2025 • 43min
Judge Blocks Trump From Putting Many USAID Workers On Leave Tonight
A setback for the Trump administration’s dismantling of USAID after a federal judge temporarily blocks plans to put thousands of employees of the humanitarian aid agency on leave tonight. We take a close look at how the organization helps people in need around the world. Plus, the president says he is planning to fire some FBI agents who worked on January 6th investigations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7, 2025 • 43min
GOP Leaders Leave WH Meeting With Huge Questions On Trump Agenda
A marathon meeting just wrapped up at the White House with major questions about passing Trump’s agenda still unanswered. We are learning new details about the growing Republican power struggle. Plus, President Trump’s so-called buyouts for federal workers has been paused by a federal judge. We bring you details on the legal challenges to that program and what happens now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


