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Abby Phillip delivers a smart, sharp approach to the day's biggest stories.
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Torrential Rain, Intense Winds Pummel Gulf Coast
The episode is a CNN Breaking News segment covering Hurricane Isaias hitting the Gulf Coast and a broader political debate about live-streaming a Pentagon execution, ICE policing after an…
10 Oct 2026 · 46m · 11 chaptersSoon: Mamdani Briefs on Man Shot by ICE Agent on Street
CNN Breaking News coverage of a shooting in the Bronx involving an ICE agent, plus discussion of midterm politics and immigration enforcement policy.
9 Oct 2026 · 52m · 18 chaptersTrump Stumps in Texas for GOP Nominee He Keeps Insulting
Trump campaign stops in Texas to boost embattled GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton amid leaked audio and questions about Paxton’s control, while also discussing Republicans distancing from Trump’s Canada…
8 Oct 2026 · 46m · 20 chaptersTrump Says His Rallies Are “Saving” GOP While Some Snub
The episode (CNN’s “At the Table,” hosted by Lulu Garcia Navarro) focuses on whether Donald Trump is helping or hurting Republicans ahead of the midterms, with debate over his campaign style, media…
7 Oct 2026 · 48m · 18 chaptersTrump Tells GOP to Vote by Mail Despite Calling it Corrupt
The panel discusses Trump’s mid-campaign reversals on mail-in voting and taxpayer-funded self-promotion ads, then shifts to Democratic strategy for the 2026 midterms—especially Barack Obama…
6 Oct 2026 · 47m · 23 chaptersWeak Numbers in the Last Jobs Report Before the Midterms
The panel discusses the weak jobs report ahead of midterms, the White House’s response via pro-Trump ads, and how unemployment trends—especially for Black voters—could affect key Senate races.
3 Oct 2026 · 47m · 17 chaptersAnother Trump Meme Coin Contest Vows Dinner with President
The episode is a Newsnight roundtable about (1) Trump’s midterm campaign strategy amid low approval, (2) controversy over Trump’s meme-coin dinner for top investors, (3) a DOJ-related debate about…
2 Oct 2026 · 47m · 15 chaptersBecerra, Hilton Face Off in CNN’s CA Governor Debate
CNN live panel analyzes a California governor debate between Democrat Javier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton, then shifts to broader GOP politics (Trump convention fallout), immigration/ICE…
1 Oct 2026 · 1h 42m · 35 chaptersTrump Rejects Regulation of AI Despite Industry’s Warnings
The episode debates President Trump’s stance on AI regulation (voluntary self-policing via a “superintelligence” pledge), a Senate hearing involving special counsel Jack Smith, and J.D.
30 Sep 2026 · 46m · 18 chaptersTrump Personally Driving Taxpayer-Funded Ads Promoting Himself
CNN’s “Newsnight at the table” discusses Trump’s taxpayer-funded self-promotion ads for the midterms, allegations about offering to sell weapons to China, and GOP political messaging controversies…
29 Sep 2026 · 47m · 17 chaptersSources: Chinese Groups Aiding in Iran’s Targeting of U.S. Sites
The episode discusses three linked political flashpoints: China-Iran ties, the Trump administration’s posture toward the press, and shifting Republican messaging about the Iran war and election…
26 Sep 2026 · 47m · 11 chaptersTrump Rolls Red Carpet for China’s Xi Despite GOP Backlash
The episode (CNN’s “Newsnight,” Abby Phillip) centers on Trump’s China visit and broader U.S. political disputes.
25 Sep 2026 · 47m · 13 chaptersTrump Hits Record Unpopularity; GOP Candidates Back Away
The episode argues that Donald Trump is hitting record unpopularity (CNN poll: 33% approval) and that GOP candidates are distancing themselves from him on immigration and foreign policy, especially…
24 Sep 2026 · 47m · 25 chaptersTrump Says to United Nations That he May “Annihilate Iran"
The episode centers on three current-news debates: Trump’s UN speech threatening to “annihilate” Iran, the Trump administration’s plan to admit 17,000 refugees in 2027 mostly white South Africans,…
23 Sep 2026 · 47m · 20 chaptersCNN, Outlets Sue Trump Over “Illegal” White House Ban
The episode centers on: (1) CNN and other outlets suing the Trump administration over a White House ban on three media organizations, with a Wednesday hearing scheduled; (2) Trump’s praise and…
22 Sep 2026 · 47m · 18 chaptersTrump Says He’s Banning CNN from WH “Effective Immediately”
The episode centers on Donald Trump’s reported plan to ban CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from the White House, framed as an attack on the First Amendment and a distraction from political and policy…
19 Sep 2026 · 47m · 22 chaptersGOP Lawmaker Turns on Trump, Calls Him Out in Campaign Ad
The episode discusses three midterm-era flashpoints: (1) a Republican congresswoman, Maria Elvarez Salazar (Florida), running an ad that directly criticizes President Trump’s immigration enforcement,…
18 Sep 2026 · 47m · 16 chaptersTrump’s Handpicked Fed Chair Defies Him with First Hike in Years
The episode argues that President Trump is politically and economically losing because the Fed (Trump’s handpicked chair) raised interest rates for the first time in three years, despite Trump’s…
17 Sep 2026 · 47m · 19 chaptersHouse Again Votes to End Iran War in Rebuke to Trump
The show discusses Donald Trump’s alleged online erraticism and political impact, including his attacks on the Supreme Court, baseless claims about the Butler assassination attempt, and a reported…
16 Sep 2026 · 47m · 16 chaptersSupreme Court Rejects Trump’s Plan to Limit Mail Ballots
The episode covers three main stories. First, the Supreme Court blocked Donald Trump’s plan to limit mail-in ballots by letting the Postal Service withhold potentially millions of ballots.
15 Sep 2026 · 46m · 17 chaptersWH All Over Place on How Trump’s $5K Would Work
The episode centers on Trump’s proposed $5,000 “dividend” and whether the administration has a coherent plan to fund it without raising deficits or taxes.
12 Sep 2026 · 47m · 14 chaptersTrump Defends Promise to Give Away $5K if GOP Wins
The episode discusses Donald Trump’s midterm pitch promising $5,000 checks to Americans if Republicans keep control, critics’ claims it’s a “bribe” and fiscally impossible, and how that fits broader…
11 Sep 2026 · 47m · 17 chaptersTrump Headlines Midterm Convention amid Record Low Approval
Abby Phillip hosts a CNN panel discussion on the GOP’s two-day midterm convention as Donald Trump takes center stage despite record-low approval.
10 Sep 2026 · 47m · 14 chaptersTrump Starts Midterm Season with Memes, Trade War, 9/11 Claim
The episode discusses Trump’s midterm kickoff messaging (memes, Canada trade war, and a new 9/11 self-myth story), the 9/11 toxic-air controversy involving New York City officials, and a broader…
9 Sep 2026 · 47m · 26 chapters