Podcast · 322 episodes
The Lead with Jake Tapper, page 9
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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Colombia Increases Military Presence Along Venezuela BorderThe episode covers the U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro (and his wife, Celia Flores) in a New York courtroom, the legal framing of the operation as law enforcement, and the immediate…6 Jan 2026 · 1 h 35 min · 35 chapters
HHS Freezes Child Care Payments To MN After Viral Fraud AllegationsIn this episode, The Lead with Jake Tapper discusses the recent allegations of fraud in Minnesota's child care programs, the response from the Trump administration, and the implications for families…3 Jan 2026 · 1 h 31 min · 39 chapters
U.S. Says New Year’s Eve Strike On Alleged Drug Boats Killed 5The episode covers President Trump’s reported health concerns and his New Year’s Eve political posts; U.S.2 Jan 2026 · 1 h 31 min · 40 chapters
Sources: CIA Carried Out Drone Strike On Port In VenezuelaSecurity planning for New Year events; fraud allegations in Minnesota child care; a D.C.31 Dec 2025 · 1 h 32 min · 34 chapters
Trump Meets With Netanyahu In Florida On Day 2 Of Peace PushPresident Trump’s Mar-a-Lago diplomacy on Gaza/Israel, Russia-Ukraine, and related claims, plus winter storm impacts, the Justice Department’s Jeffrey Epstein file releases, and a pop-culture/sports…30 Dec 2025 · 1 h 31 min · 33 chapters
DOJ Says It Found 1M+ More Docs Potentially Related To EpsteinThe DOJ’s Epstein file releases—now allegedly expanded by over 1 million additional documents—plus related debate over redactions and potential co-conspirators. The episode also covers U.S.27 Dec 2025 · 1 h 34 min · 32 chapters
FBI Emails From 2019 Refer To Epstein’s “10 Co-Conspirators”In this episode titled "FBI Emails From 2019 Refer To Epstein’s '10 Co-Conspirators'," the podcast delves into the latest release of documents from the Justice Department concerning Jeffrey Epstein,…24 Dec 2025 · 1 h 33 min
Trump To Announce Shipbuilding Effort As Venezuela Tensions FlareIn this episode, President Trump is expected to announce a significant increase in U.S. Navy shipbuilding efforts while tensions with Venezuela escalate.23 Dec 2025 · 1 h 33 min
Garcia: Epstein Doc Redactions “Absolutely Breaking The Law”The U.S. Justice Department’s partial release of Epstein case files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, focusing on extensive redactions, lack of searchable format, and disputes over what DOJ…20 Dec 2025 · 1 h 33 min · 30 chapters
Kennedy Center Board Votes To Rename It “Trump Kennedy Center”This episode is a CNN “The Lead” segment covering multiple breaking stories and a political-health discussion. Topic 1: Brown University killings in Providence, Rhode Island.19 Dec 2025 · 1 h 26 min · 34 chapters
Trump Orders “Complete Blockade” Of Oil Tankers Into VenezuelaIn this episode, Jake Tapper discusses critical political developments in the U.S.18 Dec 2025 · 1 h 30 min
Authorities Give Update In Brown University KillingsAuthorities held a press conference in Providence, Rhode Island, updating the investigation into the Brown University shooting on Saturday.17 Dec 2025 · 1 h 40 min · 32 chapters
Authorities Give Updates In Brown University KillingsCNN “The Lead” covers multiple breaking tragedies, but the main focus is the manhunt after the Saturday mass shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, where two students were killed…16 Dec 2025 · 1 h 42 min · 34 chapters
New Photos From Epstein Estate Show Trump, Bill Clinton & OthersIn this episode, the focus is on the release of new photographs from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, featuring high-profile individuals including Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and Steve Bannon.13 Dec 2025 · 1 h 31 min
Senate Rejects Health Care Bills As Obamacare Deadline LoomsIn this episode of *The Lead with Jake Tapper*, the focus is on the contentious political landscape of the U.S.12 Dec 2025 · 1 h 31 min
Trump: U.S. Seized Oil Tanker Off Coast Of VenezuelaThe episode of CNN’s The Lead focuses on two main stories: President Trump’s claim that the U.S.11 Dec 2025 · 1 h 33 min · 32 chapters
Australia Social Media Ban Takes Effect For Teens Under 16Australia implements a groundbreaking ban on social media accounts for users under 16.10 Dec 2025 · 1 h 30 min
Trump On Paramount’s Hostile Bid: “I Don’t Know Enough About It”The episode of The Lead focuses on media power, politics, and national security, then shifts to immigration enforcement and other major news.9 Dec 2025 · 1 h 31 min · 35 chapters
FIFA Awards Trump Its New “FIFA Peace Prize”National and international news, politics, health, money, environment, sports, and culture.6 Dec 2025 · 1 h 31 min
2021 DC Pipe Bomb Suspects Arrested, Facing Explosives ChargesIn this episode of "The Lead with Jake Tapper," Jake discusses the recent arrest of a suspect in the 2021 pipe bomb incident near the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters, which…5 Dec 2025 · 1 h 35 min
Sen. Paul: “Buck Stops” With Hegseth On Follow-Up Boat StrikeSen. Paul: “Buck Stops” With Hegseth On Follow-Up Boat Strike4 Dec 2025 · 1 h 31 min
Trump Says Strikes On Land To Start In Venezuela “Soon”In this episode of *The Lead with Jake Tapper*, the host covers significant political events surrounding President Trump's cabinet meeting, military strikes in the Caribbean, and broader implications…3 Dec 2025 · 1 h 30 min
WH Confirms Follow-Up Strike On Alleged Drug BoatThe episode centers on CNN’s reporting and debate over a U.S. military “double tap” follow-up strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean (Sept.2 Dec 2025 · 1 h 32 min · 41 chapters
Trump Says He’s Canceling Anything Biden Signed Via AutopenTrump Says He’s Canceling Anything Biden Signed Via Autopen29 Nov 2025 · 1 h 30 min