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The Lead with Jake Tapper

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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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Defense Rests In Ahmaud Arbery Trial

The man who shot unarmed black jogger Ahmaud Arbery took the stand today as prosecutors tried to punch holes in his story. Travis McMichael, his father Gregory McMichael and their neighbor William Bryan Jr. face charges including malice and felony murder in the death of Arbery. New revelations are sparking scrutiny over a controversial document known as the Steele Dossier nearly five years after it first made headlines. Written by a retired British spy, the dossier claimed Donald Trump and his c...

Nov 19, 202143 min

House Censures GOP Rep. Gosar Over Violent Video

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill passed a censure resolution largely along party lines for Republican congressman Paul Gosar of Arizona after he posted an anime video depicting him kill Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and attack President Biden. This will be the first time in more than ten years the House has taken this most severe form of punishment. Now, Gosar will be removed of his committee assignments. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your...

Nov 18, 202152 min

Build Back Better Faces Hurdles

President Biden wraps up the first stop of his infrastructure bill road tour in New Hampshire selling his legislative accomplishment. Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins to discuss how the infrastructure law will impact public transit and how Biden’s Build Back Better act will affect childcare, drug costs, and more. With the independent Congressional Budget Office yet to provide an official scoring of the bill, some moderate votes are still uncertain. To lear...

Nov 16, 202139 min

Defense Delivers Closing Argument In Rittenhouse Trial

CNN airs the closing arguments of the Kyle Rittenhouse trial live on the final day before the jury begins deliberations. The defense argued Kyle acted in self-defense, was not looking for trouble, and that his actions are protected under Wisconsin law. President Biden signs his $1.2 trillion infrastructure package at the South Lawn of the White House with congressional members of both parties in attendance. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more a...

Nov 16, 20211 hr 17 min

Grand Jury Indicts Steve Bannon

A federal grand jury has indicted former Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon for contempt of Congress, the Justice Department announced Friday. Bannon faces two charges: one count related to his refusal to appear for a deposition and another related to his refusal to produce documents. Bannon’s charges may push other Trump allies to appear before the January 6th committee to avoid similar charges. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad...

Nov 13, 20211 hr 30 min

White House Says Inflation Not Temporary

The White House announced that recent inflation is not temporary and will likely continue through the start of 2022. With the cost of gas, food, and some commercial items continuing to inflate, passing the social safety net legislation may prove more difficult with moderate senators expressing economic concerns. The trial of three men charged in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery began today in Glynn County, Georgia. Arbery was on a jog when the men pursued him to conduct a citizen's arrest. The pursui...

Nov 12, 20211 hr 18 min

Biden Speaks Out On Rising Inflation

With consumer prices rising to levels unseen since 2008, Biden speaks live from Baltimore, Maryland about rising inflation concerns. Biden noted that his infrastructure bill will generate jobs as it addresses infrastructure issues within the country. How long will it take before the economy rebounds? Defendant Kyle Rittenhouse testified today giving his account of the night he fatally shot two people during unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The case stems from Rittenhouse's actions in the wake of pr...

Nov 11, 20211 hr 42 min

House Subpoenas 10 More Trump Associates

The House committee investigating the deadly January 6th riots has subpoenaed 10 new Trump loyalists including Trump senior advisor Stephen Miller and former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany. Testimony for this new group of Trump associates remains uncertain as the DOJ has yet to pursue criminal charges against Steve Bannon for failing to appear before the House. New research shows thousands of medical devices are vulnerable to hackers. Patient monitors, blood collection systems, x-r...

Nov 10, 20211 hr 18 min

Horror In Houston

Police are in the early stages of a criminal investigation to determine what caused eight people, ages 14-27, to die when a crowd surged at a music festival in Houston, Texas on Friday. Dozens more were injured with concertgoers describing a chaotic scene of people being trampled. It could be weeks before the official cause of death is known for the victims. Six new close Trump associates have been issued subpoenas to render documents and appear before the House January 6th committee. Deposition...

Nov 09, 20211 hr 18 min

Pelosi Says House Will Vote On Infrastructure Tonight

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announces the House will vote tonight on Biden’s infrastructure bill. But, the back-and-fourth amongst congressional Democrats continues as six moderates are calling for the Congressional Budget Office to analyze the bill before the vote while progressives say the review of 17 Nobel prize-winning economists should have sufficed. Pelosi then announced her compromise: a vote tonight on infrastructure and then later a procedural vote on the social safety net bill. ...

Nov 05, 20211 hr 29 min

How The Virginia Elections Could Shape Midterms

Congressional Democrats are debating if Terry McAuliffe lost the Virginia Governor's race because of a comment he made suggesting parents should not be telling schools what to teach, a line which would later be taken out of context. Now, chairwoman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus Pramila Jayapal suggests education could become a central fixture in the 2022 midterms. The criminal case in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery has finished selecting nearly an all-white jury. Arbery, a 25 year-old bla...

Nov 04, 20211 hr 18 min

Virginia Governor’s Mansion Swings Republican

The 2021 election results are in: Republican Glenn Youngkin seizes control of the Virginia Executive Mansion, Democrat Eric Adams wins the mayoral race in New York City, Minneapolis rejects an initiative to replace the city’s police department, and New Jersey is still awaiting to determine the winner of a tight gubernatorial race. President Biden speaks live on the FDA authorized and CDC recommended Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11. He says this is a “day of relief” for parents across the...

Nov 03, 202154 min

The ‘Big Lie’ And Other Conspiracy Theories Flourish

A new poll finds the ‘big lie’ and other conspiracy theories flourishing with 30% of Republicans saying violence may be justified to ‘save the U.S. and 20% of Americans agreeing with the core tenets of QAnon. Robert P. Jones, CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute, joins to give his perspective on the results of his organization’s non-partisan survey. As internal tensions continue to rise within the Democrats, Senator Manchin says he will not support Biden’s spending bill "without clarity...

Nov 02, 20211 hr 18 min

FDA Grants Pfizer EUA For Kids’ Vaccine

Parents are one step closer to getting their children ages 5-11 vaccinated against COVID-19 after the FDA granted emergency use authorization to Pfizer. Plus, a closer look at Virginia’s tight governor’s race. And, the person responsible for guns on the set of the film “Rust” speaks out for the first time. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 29, 20211 hr 18 min

Pelosi: “Don’t Embarrass Joe Biden”

As the President heads to Rome in advance of a crucial climate summit, the House Speaker urges Congress not to “embarrass” Biden on the world stage and pass his Build Back Better agenda. Biden’s arrival at COP26 will come amidst fears the world is on the precipice of a global energy crisis. What might that mean for you and your family? And, the Santa Fe sheriff reveals who investigators are focused on as they try to get to the bottom of the fatal on-set shooting. To learn more about how CNN prot...

Oct 28, 20211 hr 18 min

Will Biden Leave For Europe Empty-handed?

With Dems deadlocked, the President could head across the pond without a deal on his climate and spending package. Hundreds of thousands are left without power after the Northeast is hit by a bomb cyclone. The new tech that will allow passengers to breeze through airport security -- but at what privacy cost? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 28, 20211 hr 19 min

On The Road Again, Biden Struggles To Sell Economic Vision

The President visits Connecticut touting his massive agenda, but it’s still stalled by his own party. An FDA advisory panel approves booster shots for millions more Americans. A British lawmaker is killed after being stabbed multiple times while meeting with voters. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 26, 20211 hr 19 min

The Damning Fallout From The Facebook Papers

Leaked records show FB knew its platforms were being used for human trafficking, spreading extremism, and fomenting violence. What did Zuckerberg know, and when did he know it? Plus: Could two COVID vaccines soon be available for kids? And: What went wrong on the “Rust” movie set? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 26, 20211 hr 19 min

Pfizer’s Halloween Treat

The drug maker says its COVID vaccine is super effective in little kids. Plus: Alec Baldwin responds after he killed a woman with a prop gun. And, a town in Michigan has its water supply cut off after poison was found in the pipes. A case of environmental racism? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 22, 20211 hr 18 min

House Votes To Hold Steve Bannon In Contempt

As the former Trump adviser faces prosecution, the former Prez desperately tries to keep secret White House record while his successor prepares to face the American people in a special CNN Town Hall. Plus, the latest in the increasingly bizarre Petito-Laundrie case. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 22, 20211 hr 17 min

Biden’s Compromise: How It Could Affect Your Family

The President unveils a scaled back – but still massive – social safety net bill. Plus: The new White House plan to vaccinate the youngest Americans … and what could be a clue in the search for Brian Laundrie. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 20, 20211 hr 9 min

Decision Day For “MAGA’s Rasputin”

January 6 committee gets closer to holding Trump ally Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress. President Biden holds critical meetings with fellow Dems, still divided over his transformative spending plans. More mixed messages on mixing and matching COVID vaccines. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 19, 20211 hr 18 min

Trailblazing General Loses Heroic Final Battle

Colin Powell, who died Monday from battles with cancer and COVID, left an indelible mark on the U.S. military and public service. A special look at his legacy. Plus: Why has life become so crazy expensive? And a live report from Haiti, where an armed gang kidnapped a group of American missionaries, including five children. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 18, 20211 hr 23 min

Biden pitches spending plans as negotiations intensify; Key FDA panel unanimously recommends J&J booster shot; Biden admin plans to revive controversial Trump-era border policy;

Manchin & Sinema detail key disagreements over Biden agenda; One-on-one with White House press secretary Jen Psaki; CNN Poll: only 25% of Americans see economic bills helping them; Klain retweets economist saying inflation is a “high class” problem; Psaki’s mention of VA governor’s race raises objections; FDA panel recommends J&J booster 2 months after first shot; CDC: unvaccinated adults have 11x higher risk of dying, 6x higher chance of testing positive; CDC: more than 90% of people wh...

Oct 15, 202138 min

New study: mix & matching boosters appears safe, effective; Workers striking across U.S. as labor shortage leaves some employees without much leverage; Sources: GOP leaders would rather focus on Biden & economy vs. Trump & 2020 election lies

FDA vaccine panel will consider J&J boosters on Friday; Sources: WH vetting former FDA chief to run agency again; FDA vaccine panels votes to recommend Moderna Covid booster; Vermont Covid cases surge, despite highest vaccination rate in U.S.; PA state lawmaker’s key role in run-up to insurrection; 10,000 John Deere workers go on strike after rejecting deal; Jan. 6 committee pursues criminal contempt referral for Bannon; Workers striking across U.S. as labor shortage leaves some employees wi...

Oct 14, 202137 min

Coroner: Gabby Petito died by strangulation; Democrats divided on how to scale down Biden’s agenda; Texas governor bans all COVID vaccine mandates in state;

CNN: autopsy reveals Gabby Petito died by “manual” strangulation; Laundrie family attorney reacts to cause of death, says “death at such a young age is a tragedy”; Coroner: state stature says only cause of death, manner will be released; Coroner: Petito’s body was outside in the wilderness for 3-4 weeks before being found; Pelosi: “very disappointed” democrats could not reach deal on original $3.5T spending package; Biden poll numbers drop amid COVID, economic crisis; Judge: NY heath care worker...

Oct 12, 202136 min

Merck asks FDA to authorize first pill to treat COVID in U.S.; Trump continues to peddle the big lie as GOP embraces him; U.S. delegation says talks with Taliban “candid and professional”;

Merck: COVID pill cut risk of hospitalization & death by 50%; COVID cases & hospitalizations drop in U. S. as vaccinations rise; FDA vaccine advisers meet this week to discuss booster shots from Moderna, Johnson & Johnson; Dr. Fauci: “go out there” and enjoy Halloween; GOP candidate for governor in Texas: COVID vaccine is a “dangerous shot”; Pushes for more antibody treatments; Labor dept: heath care industry lost more than 500,000 employees since February 2020; Trump allies get subp...

Oct 11, 202140 min

Biden won’t assert privilege over Trump Docs sought by Jan 6 CMTE; U.S. adds 194,000 jobs in September, far fewer than expected; Senate passes bill to avoid economic catastrophe (for now);

Bannon defies Jan 6 subpoena, citing Trump’s “direction”; Jan 6 CMTE considering criminal contempt referral; Jan 6 CMTE: Meadows and Patel are “engaging” with Committee; Biden blames covid for disappointing jobs report but argues progress is being made; Biden: unemployment rate down to 4.8%, but “more to do”; Biden faces disappointing jobs report, stalled agenda; Biden: U.S. risks losing our edge without infrastructure deal; U.S. adds 194,000 jobs in September, far fewer than expected; Bipartisa...

Oct 08, 202138 min

Biden speaks on importance of vaccine requirements; Biden, Manchin meet at White House with Dem agenda at risk; Brian Laundrie’s father joins police manhunt for his son

U.S. Covid cases, hospitalizations and deaths declining; Pfizer seeks FDA authorization of Covid vaccine for kids 5-11; Democratic leaders announce deal to avoid economic catastrophe, Senate expected to vote tonight To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 07, 202146 min

McConnell weighing compromise offer to Schumer on debt limit;  Deadline looms for Trump insiders to cooperate with Jan 6 probe; ;” Biden pledges $1b investment in at-home rapid testing

Senate vote delayed amid possible deal to stop economic collapse; Baldwin: Dems likely to accept GOP compromise offer; New poll: Biden approval sinks to 38%, lowest since taking office; Sources: Jan 6 committee can’t find Trump ex-aide to serve subpoena; Schiff book reveals new details of Trump impeachment fight; CNN: Kabul airport bomber released from prison days before attack; Officials warn risk of a terror threat reemerging in Afghanistan; HHS tries out fear tactics in ads to change minds of...

Oct 06, 202137 min
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