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CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip
by CNN Podcasts · English
Abby Phillip delivers a smart, sharp approach to the day's biggest stories.
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Trump Admin Under Scrutiny as Huang Resigns, Scandal Grows
CNN panel discussion on escalating Trump administration controversies: (1) Jensen Huang’s resignation amid allegations of ties to a Chinese spy and questions about what Trump knew and when, including…
13 Nov 2026 · 48m · 22 chaptersBlue Wave Gets Bigger as Scott Colom Wins Mississippi Race
The episode centers on political fallout from recent U.S. elections and related Washington controversies.
12 Nov 2026 · 50m · 16 chaptersHegseth, Rubio: We Followed Trump’s Orders
CNN Newsnight episode debate on (1) House Republicans blocking a bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with Marco Rubio and others arguing Hegseth acted on lawful presidential orders; (2)…
11 Nov 2026 · 49m · 24 chaptersTrump Baselessly Claims Rigged Election After Historic Loss
Panel discussion on Donald Trump’s post–midterm claims that the election was “rigged,” his refusal to “forgive” enemies, and the political fallout in a lame-duck period.
10 Nov 2026 · 48m · 20 chaptersTrump Promotes Hardliner Stephen Miller
Newsnight special on Trump’s post–midterm shakeup, focusing on his promotion of Stephen Miller to White House chief of staff, White House pressure on conservative groups/media critics, and broader…
7 Nov 2026 · 47m · 15 chaptersDefiant Hegseth Says Impeachment Threats “Won’t Work” on Him
This Newsnight special edition focuses on midterm aftermath and immediate political fallout. Topic 1: Whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should be impeached.
6 Nov 2026 · 48m · 16 chaptersDems Look to Expand Historic Majorities as Final Votes Are Counted
Election-night coverage of Democrats expanding historic majorities in the House and gaining a Senate majority, with two Senate races (Alaska, Mississippi) still too close to call.
5 Nov 2026 · 46m · 11 chaptersCNN Projection: Democrats Will Take Control of House
CNN Election Night in America (Jake Tapper) projects Democrats will take control of the U.S. House and highlights how the party is also competing for Senate seats.
4 Nov 2026 · 1h 14m · 28 chaptersTrump Focuses on Reflecting Pool, Projects in Final Message
Election Eve panel on midterm stakes and 2028 implications, centered on Trump’s final campaign message (Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation and proposed renaming) and how Democrats might…
3 Nov 2026 · 49m · 18 chaptersTrump Reverses Himself After Canceling Rallies in Key States
The episode debates late-campaign dynamics for the 2026 U.S. midterms, focusing on Trump’s reversal after canceling Kansas/Iowa stops, Florida turnout concerns, Elon Musk’s warning about democracy if…
31 Oct 2026 · 49m · 24 chaptersDOJ Accelerates Probe Into Alaska Spoiler Candidate Claims
The episode centers on midterm-election fallout from allegations that Democrats in Alaska tried to “spoiler” the race by recruiting a candidate with the same name as Republican Sen.
30 Oct 2026 · 48m · 21 chaptersNYT: Democrats Linked to Recruiting of Spoiler Candidate
CNN’s “Abby” episode focuses on a New York Times report alleging Democrats aligned with Mary Peltola’s Alaska campaign recruited a spoiler candidate to siphon votes from Republican Dan Sullivan; it…
29 Oct 2026 · 49m · 19 chaptersTrump Puts Conditions on Accepting Election Results
A Newsnight “Midterm Countdown” special focused on (1) Trump’s conditional acceptance of election results and pre-election challenges to election integrity, (2) what Democrats should expect if they…
28 Oct 2026 · 49m · 21 chaptersCampaigns Enter Final Stretch One Week Before Midterms
A late-campaign discussion one week before the midterms, focusing on Senate races (especially Texas, Michigan, Ohio), campaign messaging, affordability/gas prices, and whether protests in Europe…
27 Oct 2026 · 48m · 21 chaptersTrump Orders DOJ to Block Results if His Candidate Loses
CNN’s “Newsnight” episode discusses (1) DOJ filing a preemptive lawsuit to block Alaska’s election certification if Republican Sen.
24 Oct 2026 · 49m · 15 chaptersTrump Defends Ramaswamy’s Ad, Urges Him to Keep Running It
CNN’s “At the Table” discusses (1) President Trump defending Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign ad attacking Democrat Amy Acton’s estranged mother, despite widespread Republican criticism; (2) Trump’s…
23 Oct 2026 · 49m · 19 chaptersTrump Defends Ramaswamy Amid Growing Backlash to Ad
Panel debate on Trump/Vance defending Vivek Ramaswamy after an Ohio Senate ad featuring estranged mother Amy Acton urging voters not to support her daughter; also covers Michigan’s El-Sayed vs.
22 Oct 2026 · 48m · 26 chaptersTrump Rallies in NC, Where GOP Candidate Trailing in Polls
Special Newsnight “Midterm Countdown” on two weeks to the 2022 midterms, focusing on billionaire spending, Trump’s escalating rhetoric, campaign ad controversies, and claims about Elon Musk…
21 Oct 2026 · 49m · 22 chaptersTrump Keeps Talking Renovations 15 Days Before Midterms
In the final 15 days before U.S. midterms, the episode argues Trump is distracted by personal political stunts (renaming “New Mexico” to “New America,” golf-course renovations despite a judge’s…
20 Oct 2026 · 49m · 15 chaptersTrump Adviser on Zacharia Tenure: “What the F*** Is Happening?”
The episode (CNN “Table for 5”) focuses on: (1) Trump firing press secretary Katie Zacharia after five days, amid claims she was unprepared and misleading; (2) Trump stumping in Georgia for…
17 Oct 2026 · 47m · 16 chaptersTrump & Vance Attack El-Sayed as AOC Campaigns with Him
CNN “Newsnight” panel debate on (1) Michigan Senate race Abdul El-Sayed vs. Trump/Vance attacks framed as Islamophobia/“not American enough,” (2) whether the U.S.
16 Oct 2026 · 49m · 15 chaptersInflation Accelerates Faster Than Expected, Fueled by Gas
A special 90-minute Newsnight episode focused on (1) a Texas Senate town hall between Democratic nominee James Tallarico and incumbent Republican Ken Paxton, (2) Trump’s response to accelerating…
15 Oct 2026 · 1h 14m · 18 chaptersTrump Ousts Guilfoyle After Alleged Quid Pro Quo
Special Newsnight “Midterm Countdown” panel discussion on midterm-week scandals and campaign controversies, focused on Trump administration corruption allegations, Texas Senate race attacks, and…
14 Oct 2026 · 48m · 21 chaptersTrump Doubles Down on $5K Pledge Amid His Worst Approvals
CNN Newsnight panel debate on Trump’s late-election $5,000 pledge, GOP campaign troubles, and broader allegations of legal/political misconduct—plus three follow-up stories: a Fed/DOJ search of Rep.
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