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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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Episodes

Harris At First Campaign Rally: “When We Fight, We Win”

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris just wrapped up her first campaign rally. It has been a whirlwind 48-hours as more money, more delegates, and more attacks stack up for Kamala Harris. Plus, one day after a heated congressional hearing, the director of the Secret Service resigns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 24, 20241 hr 23 min

Harris Secures Endorsements From Many Dem Leaders

President Joe Biden announced his exit from the 2024 presidential race over the weekend and Kamala Harris is gaining support from top Democrats for the party nomination. With the Democratic National Convention fast approaching, our panel of experts break down what happens next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 23, 20241 hr 17 min

32 Dem Lawmakers Calling On Biden To Drop Out Of Race

President Biden is isolating at the beach as a Democratic lawmaker describes the tide around him is rising. But, a defiant President Biden is standing firm as a staunch ally is being direct, even accusing Biden of ignoring polls showing he will lose. Plus, former President Trump promised to unite the country in his RNC speech. Did he? Or, did he deepen the divides? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 19, 202441 min

Isolated Biden Weighs Future

In his speech last night at the Republican National Convention, Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance made an appeal to working class voters. This as top Democrats confront Biden over concerns about his candidacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 202441 min

Biden Campaigns Amid New Call To Withdraw From Race

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) became the most prominent elected Democrat to publicly call on Biden to drop out of the presidential race. This as our panel of experts break down the latest from the third day of the Republican National Convention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 202441 min

Trump Officially Becomes GOP Nominee, Picks JD Vance As VP

On day two of the Republican National Convention, Eric Trump sits down for an interview to discuss the assassination attempt on his father, U.S. policy in Iran, if the head of the Secret service should resign, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 17, 202442 min

Trump Selects Sen. JD Vance As VP

Live from the Republican National Convention, The Lead covers the latest in the Republican Party, from the latest analysis of the assassination attempt over the weekend to an in-depth look at Trump's vice presidential pick, Ohio Senator JD Vance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 16, 20241 hr 49 min

One-on-one With New British Prime Minster

Jake sits down with the brand new United Kingdom Prime Minster Keir Starmer to discuss the future of NATO, thoughts on the United States presidential election, and much more. Plus, right now, Democratic money is freezing up on President Biden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 13, 20241 hr 27 min

Biden To Hold Critical Solo News Conference

President Biden is expected at perhaps the most consequential news conference of his presidency tonight ahead of an avalanche of questions concerning the future of his campaign and if he’s fit for office. One of the latest House Democrats calling on Biden to drop out of the race joins to discuss. Plus, White House Advisor John Kirby speaks with Jake to answer what else Biden can achieve on the world stage while president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 12, 20241 hr 29 min

Biden Campaign To Brief Senate Dems At Special Meeting Tomorrow

Hollywood heavyweight and major Democratic fundraiser, George Clooney says he loves Joe Biden but the Democratic Party needs a new nominee. We look at who else is calling for Biden to step aside in the 2024 race. Plus, fraudulent electors from 2020 are set to have real jobs as delegates at next week’s GOP national convention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 11, 20241 hr 25 min

Democratic Lawmakers Appear Divided Over Biden

Democratic Senators hash it out behind closed doors to determine what their response will be to growing concerns over Biden’s presidential bid. With President Biden’s big NATO speech just minutes away, we look at what his message might be and what it might need to be. Also, Donald Trump returns to the campaign trail, pushing a watered down platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 10, 20241 hr 33 min

Defiant Biden Insists He’s Committed To Staying In Race

A shouting match erupted inside the White House briefing room today as the press secretary faced blistering questions over President Biden’s health. This as Biden hits back at critics in a letter to congressional Democrats. Plus, from the Texas coast to major cities, Hurricane Beryl roars ashore and now millions are without power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 09, 20241 hr 26 min

Biden: “I Am Running And Going To Win Again”

President Biden rallies supporters in a key battleground state promising he is in this race for the long haul. Is that enough to calm the growing number of Democrats who want Biden off the ticket? Plus, a conservative plan lays out sweeping plans for a second Trump term. But, Trump now says he doesn’t even like some of it. What’s going on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 06, 202443 min

Biden Vows To Stay In Race Despite Pressure From Some Dems

As concerns over Biden’s reelection bid grow, Biden told Democratic governors during a meeting at the White House on Wednesday that part of his plan going forward is to stop scheduling events after 8 p.m. so that he can get more sleep, according to several sources. Plus, we take you inside the elections in England, including who looks to be the next UK prime minister. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 04, 202444 min

Tonight: Biden Meets With Dem Govs Amid Debate Fallout

President Biden speaks at an event at the White House as numerous Democrats officials are expressing panic and many are starting saying out loud that if Biden stays on the ticket, the ticket will lose and bring many Democrats down with it. This as Biden says he is “absolutely not” considering stepping down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 04, 20241 hr 23 min

White House Defends Biden’s Ability To Lead

We break down the details on the first congressional Democrat to speak out on the record that President Biden should drop out of the 2024 race. This as several Democratic governors push for a meeting with the president to discuss the 2024 election. Plus, the sentencing for Donald Trump in the New York hush money cover up case has now been delayed by months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 03, 20241 hr 26 min

US Supreme Court: Trump Entitled To Some Immunity In Jan. 6 Case

In a huge decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump has limited immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts he took as president including possibly some efforts he took to overturn the election. We break down what this means for pending cases against the former president. Plus, Democrats in Washington D.C. and across the country are panicking over whether they can continue with Biden as the nominee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Jul 02, 20241 hr 26 min

“Painful”: Voters In Biden’s Birthplace React To His Shaky Debate

We provide the latest post-debate analysis after former President Trump and President Biden debated on CNN last night. Our panel discusses reports of White House staff feeling deflated after the debates and what the next steps for Democrats in the 2024 election could be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 29, 202439 min

Debate Night in America Part 2

Continuing the countdown to the CNN Presidential Debate. Wolf Blitzer and Kaitlan Collins anchor with a panel of CNN experts, including: Nia Malika Henderson, Jonah Goldberg, Phil Mattingly, Jamie Gangel Manu Raju, Shermichael Singleton, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Ashley Allison, and Bakari Sellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 20241 hr 22 min

Debate Night in America Part 1

Counting down to the CNN Presidential Debate. Wolf Blitzer and Kaitlan Collins anchor with a panel of CNN experts, including: Nia Malika Henderson, Jonah Goldberg, Phil Mattingly, Jamie Gangel Manu Raju, Shermichael Singleton, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Ashley Allison, and Bakari Sellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 20241 hr 2 min

Biden & Trump Prepare For High-stakes Debate

We bring you details on the final preparations which are underway for tomorrow’s historic presidential debate on CNN. Plus, a look at the rules and format for tomorrow’s Trump-Biden debate. Also, we analyze possible strategies and talking points the candidate may utilize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 202442 min

Julian Assange Avoids U.S. Prison Time In Plea Deal

We cover Thursday’s CNN presidential debate from all angles, including the topics the Trump team wants to focus on and how team Biden could respond. Also, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is set to plead guilty after leaking thousands of classified documents. Plus, protestors in Kenya storm the parliament building then set it on fire amid outrage over a new finance bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 26, 202442 min

Trump Outraises Biden For Second Straight Month

We look at what supporters are saying candidates should do in the presidential debates which will be held on CNN, Thursday of this week. Plus, it’s been two years since the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, setting off fights in states over reproductive rights. We take a closer look at what has happened across the country since Roe has fell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 25, 202442 min

Police: 2 Killed, 8 Wounded In Shooting At Arkansas Grocery

The situation has been contained after 2 people have been killed and 8 wounded in a mass shooting at an Arkansas grocery store. The shooter has been critically injured and taken into custody. Plus, with 6 days until CNN’s presidential debate, Trump outraises Biden for second straight month by tens of millions of dollars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 22, 202442 min

Trump Talking With VP Contenders, Policy Experts Ahead Of Debate

We are days away from a debate between Trump and Biden, kicking off a critical stretch of the presidential race. This as the Supreme Court is ready to rule on presidential immunity and more. Plus, a ship from the Philippines gets sandwiched by the Chinese coastguard resulting in several service members being injured. We break down the details of the event and implications for countries in the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 21, 20241 hr 22 min

Thousands Evacuate Due To Dangerous Fires

Is this incredibly hot weather the new normal? At least 27 large wildfires are burning out west, fueled by insanely high temperatures. 70 million Americans from Indiana to Maine are under an alert from that same heat. Plus, Vladimir Putin says he and Kim Jong Un have taken their relationship to a new level. We examine what they are promising each other and what that might mean for the free world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 20, 20241 hr 22 min

Trump To Speak In Wisconsin After Losing Crucial Legal Appeal

Another loss in court today for Donald Trump after New York’s highest court has declined to hear Trump’s appeal on a gag order in his hush money case. Plus, Sen. Bernie Sanders joins live to discuss what he wants to hear from pharmaceutical companies about the high cost of Ozempic, a medication for weight loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 19, 20241 hr 21 min

Trump Campaign Launches “Black Americans For Trump” Coalition

The Biden campaign is dropping $50 million on new television ads in battleground states ahead of the presidential election. This as we are 10 days away from the first presidential debate which will air on CNN. Plus, dozens of wildfires burn thousands of acres across California. What is the rest of the summer going to be like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 18, 20241 hr 23 min

GOP Unites Behind Trump During Capitol Hill Visit

New information from Catherine, Princess of Wales, who says she’s making good progress against her cancer. Plus, the Supreme Court weighs in on several cases today, but not the January 6th immunity case. Also, with 144 days until the presidential election, House and Senate Republicans unite in support of Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 15, 20241 hr 22 min

GOP Lawmakers Rally Around Trump After DC Meetings

From Nancy Pelosi to Taylor Swift, Donald Trump was on a tear behind closed doors meetings with House and Senate Republicans. We bring you direct quotes from Republicans inside those rooms. Plus, Trump’s face-to-face with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, his very first since the 2020 election. Also, new accusations facing Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas from a Senate Democrat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 14, 20241 hr 21 min
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