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CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip

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Abby Phillip delivers a smart, sharp approach to the day's biggest stories.

Episodes

Trump Makes Demands, Threats In First Message To World

Donald Trump’s first message to global power players includes threats, demands, and a Biden bash. Plus, Trump’s pick for the Pentagon takes a big hit as new accusations emerge against Pete Hegseth. Also, just 48 hours after Donald Trump opened their jail doors, some Proud Boys are openly threatening police officers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 24, 202548 min

Tensions High Between Officers, Judges, Rioters Over Pardons

The President considers rolling out the welcome mat for the January 6th criminals he pardoned with a White House reception for men and women who attacked democracy. Plus, Donald Trump gives troops marching orders while promising to punish officials who stand in the way of his immigration crackdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 202547 min

Trump Defends Pardoning Rioters Who Assaulted Officers

Donald Trump defends his January 6th pardons while glossing over the facts of their cases that he gave passes to criminals who attacked the blue. Plus, the Trump administration gives ICE agents a green light to raid schools and churches to search and deport migrants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 22, 202548 min

Trump Declares National Emergency At U.S.-Mexico Border

President Donald Trump on Monday took the first steps to enact his sweeping agenda with a series of executive actions that are expected to kickstart his promised transformation of the federal government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 21, 202556 min

Trump Planning Large-Scale Raids Starting Tuesday Morning

The inauguration moves inside leaving all of Washington scrambling to see the start of a second Trump era. Plus, Donald Trump is planning on spending his first day in office by sending ICE agents into a major American city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 18, 202548 min

Speaker Replaces Intel Chair With Trump Loyalist

Nancy Pelosi becomes the latest to snub the inauguration as Democrats grapple with how to tow the Trump line. Plus, President-elect Trump issues a blacklist and a Ukraine supporting Republican gets the boot. Also, would a shorter workweek relieve Americans’ stress? Then, should Los Angeles lose the Olympics over its handling of the fires? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 17, 202548 min

Biden Warns An “Oligarchy Is Taking Shape In America”

Biden says goodbye and for many Americans the farewell isn’t so fond. Plus, fifteen months later and five days before the inauguration, a hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Also, Vivek Ramaswamy could be on his way to the Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16, 202548 min

Dems Call Out Hegseth’s Lack Of Knowledge On Pentagon

Pete Hegseth was grilled on the Hill on topics ranging from the personal to the policy. The big question is if Donald Trump’s man to lead American forces is qualified for the job. Plus, as the ban on TikTok looms, is Elon Musk shopping? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 202548 min

Strong Winds Returning As Crews Race To Contain L.A. Fires

As liberal leaders face backlash over the fires, will their handling of the crisis convert some of the democratic voters? Plus, President Biden sells his legacy on the global front. But, is his successor’s bombast selling a hostage deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 14, 202548 min

L.A. Mayor Denies Report She Fired City's Fire Chief

CNN gets aerial view of fire destruction from helicopter. New evacuation orders issued near one of the busiest areas. CNN follows the latest developments on the Palisades Fires and Trump becomes a convicted felon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 11, 202548 min

Three Days of Fury: L.A. Fires Burn Everything in Path

Los Angeles burned beyond recognition. Entire sections of the city have melted by fires that remain white hot and spreading tonight. Seven are now dead, and 5,000 structures are decimated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 10, 202548 min

Horror in California: 5 Dead as Fires Destroy Neighborhoods

Blame for the flames. As fires leave an apocalyptic nightmare, Donald Trump points the MAGA hose at liberals. Plus, the president-elect's land-grab fantasies become a litmus test for Republicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 09, 202548 min

Trump Won’t Rule Out Force to Take Greenland and Panama Canal

Tonight, what Trump wants. The president-elect’s press conference serves familiar rants, grievances, and an anything-goes foreign policy that doesn’t rule out new global conflicts. Plus, Meta does away with fact-checking on its platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 08, 202548 min

Congress and Harris Certify Trump’s Victory on January 6th

Kamala Harris certifies Donald Trump's win and reminds the country of how things are supposed to work. Plus, Chuck Schumer says no, democrats didn't lie to the country about Biden's mental fitness. Also, The Washington Post cuts a cartoon about its owner and the President-elect, prompting a Pultzier winner to quit. And church and State. The Pope sends a progressive and Trump antagonist to Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 07, 202548 min

Judge Upholds Conviction, Making Trump First Felon to Be President

Phoning a friend. Mike Johnson keeps the speaker’s gavel after appearing to lose it by getting an assist from the President-elect. Plus, paycheck to paycheck, the top Democrat in the House wears two hats, cheering cooperation while making fun of MAGA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 04, 202549 min

Source: Driver Of Cybertruck In Vegas Was Green Beret

A look at what we know about two New Years day attacks that shook America’s sense of safety. Plus, he doesn’t regret the error. The president-elect pushes bad information about the terror attack and it gets repeated by his media allies. Also, Joe Biden awards Liz Cheney with a presidential honor in what he calls an ode to bipartisanship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 03, 202549 min

Is Jimmy Carter’s Presidency Remembered Unfairly?

Jimmy Carter’s death prompts a second look at his life and presidency and provokes a question about the current president—will time make Americans’ hearts grow fonder over the last four years? Plus, Donald Trump crosses his ultra-conservative base and throws down with his billionaire backer in chief on a thorny immigration issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 31, 202449 min

Musk, Ramaswamy Face MAGA Backlash For Pushing H-1B Visas

The Right turns on itself over immigration, what America first really means, and over censorship by Trump’s wealthiest billionaire backer. Plus, big labor and big demands. A new interview pulls back the curtain on what Kamala Harris tried and failed to get from the Teamsters union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 28, 202449 min

Are Trump’s Day One Promises Just Typical Trump Hyperbole?

On the first day of office Donald Trump gave to thee a long list of promises. But, how many are serious? How many are just talk? And how many damage the American economy? Plus, Joe Biden thinks back on his four years in office and hints at how he would like a mulligan on one of the biggest decisions of his presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 27, 202449 min

House Panel Releases Bombshell Report In Gaetz Probe

A congressional report on Matt Gaetz goes public and lays out evidence the former congressman paid prostitutes, did cocaine, and committed statutory rape. Plus, Joe Biden spares 37 inmates on death row from the ultimate sentence, inviting outrage and questions about capital punishment’s place in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 24, 202448 min

House Passes Spending Bill Without Trump’s 11th Hour Demand

A government shutdown is averted but the circus may have just delivered its opening act. Plus, Steve Bannon is now trying to dictate Donald Trump’s agenda including a tax hike on the wealthy. Also, as the FAA is banning drone flights over parts of the northeast, one town is taking neighborhood watch to higher level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 21, 202448 min

U.S. Barrels Toward Shutdown As New Bill Fails

The world’s richest man led the charge to nearly shut down the government. Plus, has President Biden quietly quit his job? The current president is missing in action as new revelations show just how far his team went to keep him in a bubble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 20, 202448 min

Spending Bill Dead Amid Trump & Musk Outrage

Does congress deserve a pay raise? The 11th-hour surprise that is ticking off even the world’s richest man. Plus, Donald Trump’s revenge tour starts early and Liz Cheney is at the top of his list. Also, Disney plays softball after the mouse yanks a transgender storyline from a series in a sign of the times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 202448 min

Harris Breaks Silence, Urges Dems To “Stay In The Fight”

Kamala Harris breaks her silence to tell liberals to stay in the fight while Rahm Emanuel tells Democrats to get angry. Plus, as Donald Trump tries to chill the press, the man who used to do the chilling joins to lift the curtain on the real strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 18, 202447 min

RFK Jr. Back Polio Vaccine, Contradicting His Recent Criticism

Is Donald Trump’s health pick needling a bait and switch on his vaccine views? Plus, even before Trump takes the oath his lawsuit parade looks to muzzle the media. Also, a watchdog report fuels a conspiracy that the feds instigated the insurrection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 17, 202448 min

RFK Jr.’s Lawyer Asked FDA To Revoke Polio Vaccine Approval

Donald Trump says maybe to putting into practice a junk science idea from RFK Jr. — ending childhood vaccine programs — as Kennedy tries to call in a favor for his daughter-in-law. Plus, Americans demand answers about what’s in the skies as the government tries to assure everyone that everything is just fine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 14, 202448 min

Trump Doubts Ability To Lower Grocery Prices Despite Vows

The president-elect turns a campaign promise on groceries into a governing question mark as Trump rings in a new bromance with Wall Street. Plus, a Pennsylvania Democrat joins Truth Social and suddenly sounds like a Pennsylvania Republican. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 13, 202448 min

Murder Of CEO Spurs Online Vitriol, Rage Over Health Care

The FBI director says he’ll give Donald Trump what he wants — a clean slate to shape the bureau in his image the second he takes office. Plus, Joe Rogan and Elizabeth Warren say a CEO murder underlines how Americans feel cheated by big corporations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 12, 202448 min

Suspect In CEO Murder Pushed Anti-capitalist views

Backlash at corporate America runs wild as corners of the country turn the suspected CEO killer into a folk hero. Plus, Daniel Penny gives his first interview since his jury acquittal. Conservatives say he’s the real hero for fighting back against crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 202448 min

Police: Suspect Found With Ghost Gun

Police put a name to the face of the suspected CEO killer. New information on where he was captured, what he was caught with, and why investigators think he committed murder. Plus, a politically charged case draws cheers from some as a New York jury clears a former Marine on camera choking to death a mentally disturbed subway rider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 10, 202448 min