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The Lead with Jake Tapper, page 10
by CNN Podcasts · English
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.
All episodes, page 10
Police: Suspect Apparently Targeted National Guard TroopsA targeted shooting in downtown Washington, D.C. blocks from the White House left two National Guard members from West Virginia critically injured.27 Nov 2025 · 1 h 30 min · 23 chapters
Americans In Limbo As WH Delays Health Care AnnouncementThe episode (The Lead) focuses on politics in the days before Thanksgiving, especially health care, U.S.-Ukraine/Russia peace talks, and holiday scams, plus a brief look at Thanksgiving travel and a…26 Nov 2025 · 1 h 30 min · 28 chapters
Judge: Trump Prosecutor Lindsey Halligan Appointed UnlawfullyA federal judge dismissed federal criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was unlawfully…25 Nov 2025 · 1 h 30 min · 32 chapters
Trump And Mamdani Meet In Friendly Oval Office ChatThe episode’s main focus is politics and international affairs, especially President Trump’s Oval Office meeting with New York City mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani, plus breaking legal news in the James…22 Nov 2025 · 1 h 30 min · 33 chapters
Trump Goes Off On Dems Who Told Troops To Disobey Illegal OrdersThe episode centers on President Trump’s reaction to a Democratic video urging U.S.21 Nov 2025 · 1 h 31 min · 30 chapters
White House Yet To Say If Trump Has Received Epstein BillWhite House Yet To Say If Trump Has Received Epstein Bill20 Nov 2025 · 1 h 31 min
Thune: Epstein Bill Could Be Passed In Senate As Soon As TonightIn this episode, host Jake Tapper discusses the imminent Senate vote regarding the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, a notorious figure linked to sex trafficking and abuse.19 Nov 2025 · 1 h 33 min
Trump: “I Probably Would” Talk To Venezuela’s MaduroThe Lead covers (1) President Trump’s sudden support for releasing Jeffrey Epstein case files, (2) potential U.S.18 Nov 2025 · 1 h 30 min · 24 chapters
Trump Orders Investigation Into Ties Between Top Dems & EpsteinTrump orders a new DOJ investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to prominent Democrats and institutions, after House Oversight released thousands of Epstein estate emails mentioning Trump.15 Nov 2025 · 1 h 31 min · 25 chapters
Epstein Emails Renew Questions About What Trump Knew & WhenThe episode centers on newly released Jeffrey Epstein documents from the House Oversight Committee, focusing on how often Donald Trump is mentioned and what that implies about what Trump knew and…14 Nov 2025 · 1 h 30 min · 28 chapters
Soon: House To Vote On Ending Record-Long Government ShutdownThe episode is about two breaking political developments in Washington: (1) the House vote that could end the 43-day government shutdown, and (2) newly released Epstein-related documents that mention…13 Nov 2025 · 1 h 32 min · 39 chapters
Financial Times: Trump Donors Receiving Benefits From WH MovesThe episode covers (1) the day-42 U.S. government shutdown and the House vote expected to reopen the government, focusing on whether Obamacare health insurance subsidies will be extended; (2)…12 Nov 2025 · 1 h 30 min · 36 chapters
Soon: Senate Vote On Ending Government ShutdownThe episode focuses on fast-moving negotiations to end the 41-day U.S. government shutdown, including an expected Senate vote and a likely House vote Wednesday.11 Nov 2025 · 1 h 30 min · 37 chapters
More Than 4,000 Flights Delayed, 900+ Canceled TodayIn this episode, Jake Tapper discusses the ongoing effects of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, particularly focusing on its impact on air travel and healthcare.8 Nov 2025 · 1 h 31 min
Nation’s Busiest Airports Brace For Imminent CutsThe episode focuses on the fallout from a prolonged U.S. government shutdown: FAA-ordered flight reductions at major airports, SNAP/food-stamp funding disputes, and broader political consequences.7 Nov 2025 · 1 h 31 min · 30 chapters
Trump’s Tariffs Face Tough Questions From Supreme CourtThe episode is a fast-moving news roundup led by CNN’s Jake Tapper, centered on whether the U.S. Supreme Court will block President Trump’s sweeping global tariffs.6 Nov 2025 · 1 h 31 min · 31 chapters
First Exit Poll Results In Races Test Trump’s PullThe episode is a live CNN Election Night 2025 segment focused on early exit poll signals and voter motivations in four major contests: New York City mayor (Zoran Mamdani vs. Andrew Cuomo vs.5 Nov 2025 · 1 h 24 min · 41 chapters
Dems Watch VA, NYC Races For Cues About Party’s FutureDems Watch VA, NYC Races For Cues About Party’s Future4 Nov 2025 · 1 h 29 min
FBI Says It Thwarted Potential Terror Attack In MichiganThe FBI says it disrupted an ISIS-inspired Halloween weekend terror plot in Michigan, arresting a juvenile and four others after online radicalization and weapons activity.1 Nov 2025 · 1 h 23 min · 29 chapters
DOJ Scrubs Mention Of Trump & January 6 From Sentencing MemoThe episode focuses on DOJ and political fallout, plus separate news segments on U.S.-China trade, Hurricane Melissa, and election coverage.31 Oct 2025 · 1 h 24 min · 29 chapters
Jamaican Officials: Four Bodies Recovered In St. Elizabeth ParishIn this episode of *The Lead*, Jake Tapper discusses the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which has caused significant devastation across multiple Caribbean islands, resulting in significant loss of…30 Oct 2025 · 1 h 24 min
Jamaica’s PM: Hurricane Melissa Will Bring “Catastrophic Damage”The episode is a CNN “The Lead” breaking-news roundup dominated by Hurricane Melissa’s catastrophic impact on Jamaica, plus political/legal and international segments.29 Oct 2025 · 1 h 28 min · 29 chapters
Jamaica Braces For Worst Hurricane Ever To Hit IslandJamaica and the wider Caribbean brace for Hurricane Melissa, described as a rare, potentially catastrophic Category 5 storm; the episode also covers U.S.28 Oct 2025 · 1 h 23 min · 26 chapters
Top Russian Envoy In U.S. For Talks After Trump Imposes SanctionsU.S. foreign policy and sanctions talks with Russia; possible U.S. military escalation against Venezuela’s drug trade; the 24th day of the U.S.25 Oct 2025 · 1 h 25 min · 25 chapters