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The Lead with Jake Tapper, page 8
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.
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WH Downplayed Racist Video Trump Shared, Then Blamed StafferIn this episode of *The Lead with Jake Tapper*, the focus is on the recent controversy surrounding a racist video shared by former President Donald Trump, the FBI's search for Nancy Guthrie, and a…7 Feb 2026 · 1 h 31 min · 31 chapters
FBI: Ransom Note In Guthrie Case Has First Deadline Of “5PM Today”CNN's Jake Tapper covers national and international headlines with a focus on underreported stories.6 Feb 2026 · 1 h 27 min · 31 chapters
Trump Warns Iran’s Supreme Leader Should Be “Very Worried”This episode covers the FBI's new lawsuit from Fulton County, Georgia, following a recent raid connected to the 2020 election.5 Feb 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 38 chapters
FBI Pleads For New Leads In Nancy Guthrie’s DisappearanceIn this episode of "The Lead with Jake Tapper," the podcast delves into the troubling disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC’s "Today" show anchor Savannah Guthrie.4 Feb 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 35 chapters
Revelations From The Latest Batch Of Epstein FilesThis episode of *The Lead with Jake Tapper* delves into significant recent developments surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's case, particularly focusing on the newly released files containing over three…3 Feb 2026 · 1 h 31 min · 39 chapters
Some Survivors’ Names Are Unredacted In FilesIn this episode of *The Lead with Jake Tapper*, guest host Phil Mattingly dives into breaking news concerning the release of new files related to Jeffrey Epstein.31 Jan 2026 · 1 h 31 min · 29 chapters
Border Czar: ICE & CBP Working On Minneapolis “Drawdown Plan”In this episode, hosted by Phil Mattingly in place of Jake Tapper, the discussion centers around significant events surrounding immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, the FBI's recent actions…30 Jan 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 34 chapters
Trump Ups Rhetoric On Minneapolis, Despite Calls For De-EscalationIn this episode of *The Lead with Jake Tapper*, the focus is on President Trump's fluctuating rhetoric concerning the situation in Minneapolis, particularly in light of recent violent events and…29 Jan 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 37 chapters
Trump On Alex Pretti: “You Can’t Walk In With Guns”In this episode, Jake Tapper discusses the tragic death of Alex Pretti, a VA ICU nurse shot by federal agents, and President Trump's response to the incident.28 Jan 2026 · 1 h 35 min · 34 chapters
Sources: Border Patrol Chief To Leave Minneapolis TomorrowBorder Patrol Chief To Leave Minneapolis Tomorrow27 Jan 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 30 chapters
Millions Brace For Catastrophic Ice, Heavy SnowIn this episode of *The Lead*, host Jake Tapper discusses the impending winter storm set to impact a large portion of the United States, as well as ongoing protests in Minneapolis against the Trump…24 Jan 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 31 chapters
Source: 5-Year-Old & His Father Held In Texas ICE FacilityIn this episode of "The Lead", host Jake Tapper addresses the complex and heated topics surrounding immigration enforcement, particularly highlighting the recent detention of a father and his…23 Jan 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 42 chapters
Trump Questions NATO Commitment To Defending U.S.In this episode of "The Lead," hosted by Jake Tapper, the discussion centers around President Trump's recent controversial remarks regarding Greenland, NATO, and his relationship with European allies.22 Jan 2026 · 1 h 31 min · 32 chapters
Trump Touts First-Year Accomplishments In Rambling News BriefingIn this episode of *The Lead*, Jake Tapper discusses President Trump's lengthy White House news briefing marking his first year in office.21 Jan 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 27 chapters
Trump Escalates Push To Acquire GreenlandTrump Escalates Push To Acquire Greenland20 Jan 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 31 chapters
Hearing In Charlie Kirk AssassinationA critical examination of President Trump's second year in office, public opinion reflected in recent polls, ICE activities in Minneapolis, and ongoing political implications for the upcoming midterm…17 Jan 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 29 chapters
Federal Agent Shoots Man After “Ambush” In MinneapolisThe Lead covers escalating anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis after a second federal shooting; Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act; ICE tactics including demands that bystanders prove…16 Jan 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 42 chapters
ICE Appears To Escalate Aggressive Tactics Amid ControversyThe episode is primarily about CNN’s coverage of ICE and immigration enforcement tactics, plus related political and policy segments.15 Jan 2026 · 1 h 31 min · 31 chapters
Resignations and Protests: Minnesota's DOJ Ice Shooting FalloutDOJ and immigration enforcement fallout after an ICE agent killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis; protests escalate as federal agents deploy; broader political and legal segments include Supreme…14 Jan 2026 · 1 h 31 min · 33 chapters
Minnesota Sues Trump Admin Over Twin Cities Immigration OperationMinnesota and other officials sue the Trump administration over immigration enforcement in Minneapolis and St.13 Jan 2026 · 1 h 26 min · 26 chapters
ICE Agent’s Cellphone Captures Fatal Confrontation In MinneapolisThe episode centers on a newly released cellphone video from an ICE agent, Jonathan Ross, showing the moments before he shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, in Minneapolis.10 Jan 2026 · 1 h 36 min · 49 chapters
Minnesota Officials Say FBI Blocked Them From ICE Shooting ProbeMinneapolis protests and a federal-state conflict over the investigation of an ICE officer’s fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, after the Trump administration and top officials publicly asserted…9 Jan 2026 · 1 h 33 min · 39 chapters
U.S. Citizen Shot, Killed By ICE OfficerAn ICE officer in South Minneapolis shot and killed 37-year-old U.S. citizen Renee Nicole Good in her car after a confrontation during an ICE enforcement operation.8 Jan 2026 · 1 h 48 min · 45 chapters
WH Discussing Options For Greenland, Military Not Off The TableThe episode covers three main threads: (1) the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack, including a contrast between Democrats’ “unofficial hearing” and a Jan.7 Jan 2026 · 1 h 32 min · 34 chapters