Podcast · 321 episodes
The Lead with Jake Tapper, page 14
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 14
Sources: Bongino Returns To Work At FBI; Unclear If He Will ResignCNN’s “The Lead” covers political fallout inside the Trump administration over the Justice Department’s refusal to release additional Jeffrey Epstein “files,” plus related claims about Dan Bongino’s…15 Jul 2025 · 1 h 25 min · 27 chapters
Unanswered Questions Over What Officials Did During Critical HoursThe episode is about three overlapping “unanswered questions” themes: (1) whether officials mishandled critical hours during the July 4 Central Texas floods, including delayed/failed emergency alerts…12 Jul 2025 · 1 h 25 min · 31 chapters
Flash Floods In New Mexico Town Kill At Least Three PeopleThe episode is a news roundup focused on disasters, courts, tech, and tariffs.11 Jul 2025 · 1 h 24 min · 30 chapters
At Least 119 Dead, Estimated 160 Missing In Catastrophic TX FloodingThe episode is a CNN “The Lead” roundup focused first on catastrophic Texas Hill Country flooding after July 4.10 Jul 2025 · 1 h 25 min · 31 chapters
Gov. Abbot Reports Number Of Missing Dramatically Rises To 161The July 4 Central Texas flash-flood disaster along the Guadalupe River, with a major focus on the sharp rise in missing people, the growing death toll, and questions about whether warnings and…9 Jul 2025 · 1 h 21 min · 34 chapters
At Least 95 People Killed In Catastrophic Texas FloodsBreaking coverage of catastrophic July 4th weekend flash floods in central Texas, killing at least 95 people (later reported rising to 104) and leaving dozens missing, with an urgent search…8 Jul 2025 · 1 h 24 min · 28 chapters
Hamas Submits “Positive Response” To Ceasefire In Major StepThe episode is a July 4th CNN “The Lead” segment covering (1) President Trump signing a sweeping “one big beautiful bill” into law, (2) immediate political fallout and midterm messaging over tax cuts…4 Jul 2025 · 1 h 29 min · 30 chapters
House Passes Trump Megabill Despite Concerns Over Medicaid CutsThis episode of CNN’s The Lead focuses on the U.S. House passing President Trump’s “massive agenda bill” just before his July 4 deadline, despite Democratic warnings that it will cut Medicaid and…4 Jul 2025 · 1 h 25 min · 34 chapters
Judge Denies Bail, Cites Combs’ Violence Towards Former GirlfriendsAfter a jury acquitted Sean “Diddy” Combs of the most serious charges (racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking counts), a federal judge denied bail at his sentencing-pending detention hearing,…3 Jul 2025 · 1 h 29 min · 32 chapters