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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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Louisville officials give update on deadly bank shooting

New details about the bank employee turned killer in Kentucky and the five people he murdered. Why did he target his colleagues? Why did he live stream the attack? Plus, Gov. Maura Healey of Massachusetts joins to discuss the abortion drug ruling in Texas and why she is stockpiling abortion pills. Also, the United States is in damage control after a classified documents leak. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

Apr 11, 202351 min

Police: 4 killed, at least 9 hurt in Louisville bank shooting

A mass shooting occurred today in Louisville, Kentucky after a lone gunman opened fire in his workplace, a bank. At least four people have been killed with at least nine others injured. Plus, Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) joins to discuss the potential damage of leaked classified documents from the Pentagon. Some of the documents, which U.S. officials say are authentic, expose the extent of US eavesdropping on key allies, including South Korea, Israel, an...

Apr 10, 20231 hr 20 min

Israeli Foreign Ministry: 1 killed, 6 wounded in “terror attack”

Tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East as the Israel Foreign Ministry says two separate terror attacks in Tel Aviv leave one dead and six wounded. Plus, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas tries to explain after a bombshell report revealed his many family trips onboard a private jet, all paid for by a billionaire Republican mega donor. Also, Vice President Kamala Harris is dispatched to Tennessee one day after state House Republicans expelled two Democrats, both black men, who were p...

Apr 07, 20231 hr 20 min

TN House expels one Democrat; discussing expulsion of another

Debates and voting are underway right now as Tennessee state House Republicans try to expel three statehouse Democrats for protesting on the statehouse floor in the wake of the Nashville school shooting. Should they be kicked out of office? Plus, airspace over northern Israel shut down after rockets were intercepted, fired from Lebanon. This is just one day after Israeli police raided a mosque in Jerusalem. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more a...

Apr 06, 20231 hr 37 min

China warns of retaliation as Taiwan’s president meets with McCarthy

In the face of threats, Speaker McCarthy and the president of Taiwan defiantly meet as Beijing warns the Chinese government will fight back. Plus, one day after Donald Trump’s arrest and arraignment in New York, there are new developments in the federal case investigating him. Also, Mike Pence has decided not to appeal his a federal court ruling ordering him to testify, potentially setting up a historic testimony before the special counsel. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, ...

Apr 05, 20231 hr 21 min

Update for April 4, 2023

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Apr 04, 20232 min

Security ramps up in New York ahead of Trump’s arraignment

In the historic and unprecedented indictment of former President Donald Trump, the former president landed in New York and is expected to voluntarily surrender. Sources tell CNN that the former president faces more than 30 counts related to business fraud. Plus, growing concerns about a popular shopping app which some experts say spies on the users’ phone, reading private messages and monitoring other apps. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more a...

Apr 03, 20231 hr 25 min

Sources: Trump to be arraigned in NY on Tuesday

Donald Trump says the judge overseeing his indictment hates him. According to sources, Trump’s arraignment is set for Tuesday and now a look at the security required for this unprecedented event. Plus, 30 news organizations come to the defense of an American journalist detained in Russia. A friend of that reporter joins. Also, from the midwest to the south are confirmed tornados with the governor of Kentucky saying tonight’s forecast is the worst he’s ever seen. To learn more about how CNN prote...

Mar 31, 202349 min

White House condemns Russia for detaining WSJ journalist

For the first time since the Cold War, Russia arrests an American journalist, accusing him of being a spy trying to steal state secrets. Plus: The tragic news that nine servicemembers are killed when two Blackhawk helicopters crash during a training mission. And: From paper tossing to hallway shouting, in-your-face debates are getting heated on the Hill. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Mar 30, 202341 min

Police: no evidence Nashville shooter had issues with school

Metro Nashville Police Chief John Drake says they have yet to uncover any specific problems at the Nashville school shooter’s school, work, or home. This as we learned investigators believe Audrey Hale had some kind of weapons training before gunning down three nine-year-olds and three adults. Plus, a stunning new filing in the Dominion lawsuit against Fox News. Newly revealed emails show Fox News chief executive told staff not to fact check Trump’s election lies because it was “bad for business...

Mar 29, 202341 min

Nashville PD release body cam video as officers approach shooter

Newly released footage shows the moments when police enter the Nashville school where three children and three adults were killed. This as we learn that the attacker purchased seven different guns from five different gun shops. What will it take for lawmakers to address the number one killer of American children? Plus, executive privilege cannot shield former Vice President Mike Pence as he is ordered to testify before the grand jury investigating January 6th. To learn more about how CNN protect...

Mar 28, 202340 min

Nashville PD: female shooter kills 3 children, 3 adults at school

3 children and 3 adult victims have been killed in a mass shooting in Nashville, Tennessee. Plus, uproar in Israel as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to a protest that brought his country to a standstill, postponing a major vote to overhaul the judicial system. Also, bottled is hard to come by in Philadelphia after city officials send mixed messages about the safety of their tap water. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your a...

Mar 27, 202340 min

Judge orders top Trump aides to testify in Jan. 6 probe

A judge has rejected claims of executive privilege in the criminal investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Now at least eight former top Trump White House aides including Mark Meadows, Stephen Miller, and Dan Scavino all must testify. Plus, a barrage of rockets target a U.S. base in Syria. Plus, Russian troops regroup after steep losses in a key city in Ukraine. Then, a live press conference with President Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. To learn more about ho...

Mar 24, 20231 hr 37 min

Trump mocks calls for supporters to be “peaceful”

As New York prosecutors weigh indicting Donald Trump, the former president belittles keeping protests peaceful. Then, Secretary of State Antony Blinken faces a subpoena threat as lawmakers order him to turn over documents related to the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Also, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) of the Foreign Relations Committee joins to discuss Xi-Putin talks producing no meaningful path forward on Ukraine. Plus, the CEO of TikTok is called before Congress to answer how much da...

Mar 23, 20231 hr 19 min

Sen. Warren: I don’t think Jerome Powell should be FED chair

Jake sits down with Sen. Elizabeth Warren of the Finance Committee to discuss why she believes FED Chair Jerome Powell is a dangerous person to lead the Federal Reserve and why the U.S. could be headed towards a recession. Plus, a federal court ruled that Donald Trump’s defense lawyer has to be called back to answer more questions and turn over more documents as part of the criminal investigation into whether Trump mishandled classified documents. To learn more about how CNN protects listener pr...

Mar 22, 20231 hr 21 min

Putin says talks with Chinese President Xi “substantive”

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping attended a state dinner, capping off two days of talks where they vowed more collaboration in oil production which gives the Chinese government an opportunity to further prop up Russia’s sanctioned, suffering economy. Plus, Republican officials are rushing to defend Donald Trump as the former president faces a possible indictment. Conservative lawyer George Conway joins to discuss if Trump's case rises to the magnitude of warranting ...

Mar 21, 20231 hr 19 min

Trump team tries to undercut Cohen testimony in hush money case

Former President Trump claims he is going to be indicted tomorrow in Manhattan in the hush money case involving Stormy Daniels. Plus, Chinese leader Xi Jinping makes his first trip to Moscow since the start of the Ukraine war. Also, a new push that could ban babies from the laps of their parents on planes, forcing parents to buy separate tickets for their infants. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Mar 20, 20231 hr 20 min

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Putin

The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin today, accusing the Russian president of committing war crimes by deporting Ukrainian children to Russia. Also, a look at the new rules that will force phone companies to crack down on robotexts spamming your phone. Then, red tides and a massive seaweed belt threaten both of Florida’s coasts. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

Mar 17, 20231 hr 20 min

Big banks agree on $30B plan to rescue regional bank

Another troubled regional bank is about to get rescued and this time the big banks are stepping in to help. Will it be enough to ease market fears? Plus, the terrifying reality about women’s healthcare in America as the number of expectant moms dying from complications during pregnancy are soaring. Also, what U.S. officials are saying after releasing the stunning video of the moments a Russian fighter jet hit an unmanned American drone. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visi...

Mar 16, 20231 hr 20 min

Dow tumbles over new fears about the banking sector

Is the banking industry suffering from a crisis of confidence? Markets around the world tumble as concerns grow over yet another possible bank failure. What might that mean for your money? Then, a Texas judge may overrule a decision made by doctors and scientists 20 years ago. The hearing today could block access to medication abortion. Plus, an unmanned American drone was forced to crash down in the Black Sea after a collision with two Russian jets. To learn more about how CNN protects listener...

Mar 15, 20231 hr 21 min

Regional banks bounce back after two bank failures

Multiple investigations are reportedly launched after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank as panicked tweets are partly to blame for bank losing $40 billion in a single day. Vice Chairman of IBM Gary Cohn joins to discuss markets closing higher after days of volatility. Also, Russian fighter jets intercept an unmanned U.S. drone, forcing it down over the Black Sea. How will the U.S. respond? Plus, Trump makes his first election stop in Iowa as prosecutors weigh New York state criminal charges ag...

Mar 14, 20231 hr 30 min

Two bank failures trigger fears of a banking collapse

President Biden reassures America’s banking systems remain safe after the biggest U.S. bank failure since 2008. Now, other banks are sounding the alarm as their stocks take a tumble. Plus, extreme weather coast to coast as a major storm bears down on the northeast and even more rain keeps California under water. Also, the Biden administration approves a controversial oil drilling project in Alaska. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your...

Mar 13, 20231 hr 21 min

Markets close down after second biggest bank failure in U.S. history

A new urgent warning about defective wheels after three Norfolk Southern train wrecks in five weeks. Plus, the alleged affair and hush money scheme that could trigger charges against Donald Trump. Also, a look at the second largest bank failure in U.S. history as Silicon Valley Bank collapses. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 10, 202342 min

Russia pummels Ukraine with drone, hypersonic missile strikes

Ukrainian city after city are bombarded by Russian missiles and drones while the war drags on. Plus, an emotional plea from Iran’s longest held American prisoner. Why he’s taking the risk in talking to CNN’s Christiane Amanpour in an interview behind bars. Also, new details on Senator Mitch McConnell who is being treated for a concussion in a D.C. hospital after a fall. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Mar 10, 20231 hr 19 min

DOJ probe uncovers disturbing abuses by Louisville Police Department

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland issues a scathing critique of the Louisville Metro Police Department after the Justice Department’s nearly two-year review of the botched raid where police killed Breonna Taylor in March 2020. The report found Louisville police officers used excessive force against Black people. Plus, tears on the Hill as one Marine recounts the chaos of the Afghanistan withdrawal. Veterans and service members describe what went wrong and warn about the disaster still buildi...

Mar 09, 20231 hr 20 min

U.S. official: Americans likely mistaken for drug smugglers

We have new information about the armed kidnapping of four Americans in Mexico after two were found dead and two survived. We have a live report on how the four friends from South Carolina were apparently mistaken for drug smugglers. Plus, Sen. Dan Sullivan of the Armed Services Committee joins to discuss China’s new foreign minister warning of conflict with the U.S. and defending China's ties to Russia. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more abou...

Mar 08, 20231 hr 20 min

Sources: Senate will still hold vote to block DC crime bill

The Washington D.C. Council is attempting to withdraw a criminal justice bill which is headed for likely failure in the Senate. D.C. Council member Janeese Lewis George joins to discuss the D.C. Home Rule Act and reforming Washington D.C.’s criminal code. Plus, four Americans have been kidnapped in Mexico and now an international rescue effort has been launched to find them. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

Mar 07, 20231 hr 20 min

U.S. announces another $400M aid package for Ukraine

The U.S. deploys another $400 million in military aid to Ukraine ahead of a likely Russian spring offensive. Can President Biden secure even more as Russians encircle the strategic town of Bakhmut? Plus, from prominent attorney to convict, the swift prison sentence for Alex Murdaugh after a jury took only a few hours to find him guilty of killing his wife and son. Also, Tennessee becomes the first in the nation to put new restrictions on drag performances. To learn more about how CNN protects li...

Mar 03, 202339 min

Schumer on Murdoch’s election lies admission

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer joins to discuss Rupert Murdoch’s admission that Fox News hosts endorsed false stolen election claims. Plus, a plot to kill is foiled in Michigan as authorities arrest a man they say wanted to kill Jewish lawmakers. Also, after six weeks of testimony and more than 70 witnesses, the jury begins deliberation in the double murder trial for Alex Murdaugh. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices...

Mar 02, 202340 min

Garland testifies for first time in front of divided Congress

Attorney General Merrick Garland was grilled on Capitol Hill today on a range of topics including classified documents, abortion, fentanyl, and rising crime. Also, a private plane came 565 feet from a JetBlue flight loaded with passengers at Boston Logan. Are these frightening encounters happening more often or just being reported more often? Plus, a deadly disease once thought to be eradicated is being passed from mother to child at alarming rates. To learn more about how CNN protects listener ...

Mar 02, 20231 hr 20 min
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