Podcast · 321 episodes
The Lead with Jake Tapper, page 3
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 3
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Let Him Curtail Main-in VotingThe episode covers multiple breaking news stories, led by U.S. election and legal disputes. Topic 1: President Trump asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow an executive order curbing mail-in voting.28 Jul 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 27 chapters
Officials Still Probing Cause of Cyclosporiasis in Nine StatesThe episode of The Lead focuses on multiple U.S. crises, mainly public health failures and ongoing legal/accountability disputes.25 Jul 2026 · 1 h 31 min · 38 chapters
Trump Admin Announces Tariff on 60 CountriesThe episode centers on CNN’s “The Lead” breaking news and political/legal fallout.24 Jul 2026 · 1 h 31 min · 29 chapters
18 Days in Minnesota: Chaos & Coverups After Renee Good KillingCNN’s investigation “18 Days in Minnesota” examines how Trump administration immigration enforcement in Minneapolis escalated into chaos, lies, and alleged cover-ups after the January 2026 killings…23 Jul 2026 · 1 h 34 min · 29 chapters
Senate Grills Hegseth & Caine as U.S. Ramps Up Attacks on IranThe episode centers on a U.S. Senate/Capitol Hill hearing grilling Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen.22 Jul 2026 · 50 min · 22 chapters
CENTCOM: New Round of U.S. Strikes on Iran UnderwayCENTCOM says new U.S. strikes on Iran are underway, after deaths of three U.S. service members tied to Iranian actions.21 Jul 2026 · 1 h 29 min · 34 chapters
Critics Warn Trump Speech Laid Groundwork to Challenge MidtermsThe episode focuses on Trump administration “election security” efforts ahead of the 2026 midterms, including DHS Secretary Mark Wayne Mullen threatening state election officials with fines and…17 Jul 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 32 chapters
Trump’s DNI Pick Clayton Questioned on Election SecurityCNN’s “The Lead” episode previewing President Trump’s upcoming primetime speech on 2020 election “security,” with claims about foreign election interference, possible declassification of documents,…17 Jul 2026 · 1 h 31 min · 31 chapters
Tillis “Leaning Yes,” Cornyn Remains “Undecided” on BlancheThe episode centers on CNN’s “The Lead” coverage of high-stakes U.S.16 Jul 2026 · 1 h 32 min · 29 chapters
Source: ICE Pausing Most Traffic Stops After Deadly ShootingsThe episode focuses on ICE’s deadly use of force and a new pause on most vehicle stops after shootings in Texas and Maine; it also covers Trump’s upcoming prime-time “election security” speech and…15 Jul 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 32 chapters
ICE-Involved Shooting in Maine Leaves One Man DeadThe episode centers on CNN’s coverage of an ICE-involved fatal shooting in Biddeford, Maine, plus broader discussion of ICE-related shootings, federal non-cooperation with local investigations, and…14 Jul 2026 · 1 h 34 min · 36 chapters
Is The Trump Administration Telling The Truth About The Latest Deadly ICE Shooting?The episode centers on multiple current-news stories, led by controversy over a deadly ICE shooting in Houston, plus questions about Iran, U.S. election security, and political/media feuds.11 Jul 2026 · 1 h 31 min · 34 chapters
Covering Conflict: Strikes, Politics, and the Global StageThe Lead covers escalating U.S.-Iran conflict after a ceasefire ends, including reported strikes on bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and possible damage to Iran’s nuclear-related sites; U.S.9 Jul 2026 · 1 h 27 min · 34 chapters
CENTCOM: U.S. Striking Iran at Trump’s DirectionThe episode centers on CNN’s live coverage and analysis of a renewed U.S.-Iran conflict after President Trump said the U.S.-Iran ceasefire/Memorandum of Understanding was “over.” It includes: (1) U.S.9 Jul 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 28 chapters
Woman Who Dated Graham Platner Says He Raped Her in 2021The episode centers on two major news developments, with the lead story focused on Democratic Senate nominee Graham Plattner of Maine.8 Jul 2026 · 1 h 31 min · 32 chapters
Trump’s Red Card Phone Call Stirs Political Storm Around World CupThe episode is about multiple breaking news stories, led by controversy over President Trump’s intervention in FIFA’s disciplinary decision during the World Cup.7 Jul 2026 · 1 h 37 min · 31 chapters
DC’s Capitol Fourth Concert Expected to Go On Despite Heat WaveThe episode of The Lead focuses on how an extreme East Coast heat wave is disrupting major Independence Day plans while other high-profile events proceed.4 Jul 2026 · 1 h 31 min · 32 chapters
Philadelphia Declares Heat Health Emergency, Shortens July 4 ParadeThe episode covers multiple breaking stories tied to the U.S. July 4 holiday. Main topics: a former Olympic canoeist, David Hearn, is indicted in Washington, D.C.3 Jul 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 33 chapters
Trump Takes First Flight on Qatari-Gifted Air Force OneThe Lead focuses on President Donald Trump’s 2025 financial disclosure showing over $2.2 billion in income, alleged self-dealing and conflicts of interest, and a Qatar-donated Air Force One used for…2 Jul 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 27 chapters
Supreme Court: States May Ban Trans Athletes in Sports for GirlsThe episode of The Lead (host Jake Tapper) focuses on three major U.S. Supreme Court decisions released the same day. Topic 1: Birthright citizenship.1 Jul 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 28 chapters
Supreme Court: Trump Can Fire FTC Commissioner but Not Fed Gov.The episode of The Lead (Jake Tapper) focuses on a U.S. Supreme Court decision day with mixed results for President Trump, plus major international and U.S. legal/world updates.30 Jun 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 38 chapters
Death Toll in Venezuela, Now Closer to 1,000The Lead covers (1) Venezuela’s earthquake disaster response as the death toll nears 1,000, (2) a U.S. strike on Iran after an Iran attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, and (3) U.S.27 Jun 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 30 chapters
Search and Rescue Underway After Venezuela Quakes Kill at Least 188The Lead (episode) covers three main threads: (1) Venezuela earthquake disaster response and aftershock risk; (2) U.S.26 Jun 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 33 chapters
Sen. Scott to Trump: Voting Bill Does Not Have Enough SupportThe episode centers on President Trump derailing a bipartisan housing affordability bill at the last minute and instead demanding Congress pass the SAVE Act (election security).25 Jun 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 28 chapters