The Lead with Jake Tapper
CNN
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.
Location:
Washington, DC
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@theleadcnn
Language:
English
Website:
http://cnn.com/thelead
Episodes
Stocks Rally After Jobs Report, Signs Of China Trade Talks
5/2/2025
A better than expected jobs report provides perhaps some economic relief. How long can the good news last? Economists are warning that higher prices are coming quick. Plus, CNN is in Mexico as troops hunt down drug cartels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:11
Waltz Out As National Security Adviser
5/1/2025
President Trump ousts his national security adviser after not one but two different Signal scandals. Plus, the financial report from McDonalds that might make you feel sick after an earnings call reveals how much trouble the United States economy might be in. Are we headed for a recession? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:53
CNN Poll Shows Dismal Approval Rating For Congress
4/30/2025
As new numbers show the United States economy shrink for the first time in three years, the President now says he is not to be blame at all. Plus, a major Senate vote on Trump’s global tariffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:22:36
Trump Speaks In Michigan To Mark 100 Days In Office
4/29/2025
When the trade wars hit home, President Trump calls the founder and executive chair of Amazon peeved that the company would consider displaying the cost of tariffs on Amazon’s spinoff cheaper goods, Amazon Haul, website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:30:40
ICE: Operation Leads To Nearly 800 Arrests In Florida
4/28/2025
Crackdowns on illegal immigration and Trump is digging in. We examine how his White House is defending deportations so far. Plus, a new CNN poll shows that most Americans believe that Trump is making the economy worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:16
FBI Arrests Wisconsin Judge, Accuses Her Of Obstructing ICE
4/25/2025
When immigration officials tried to arrest an undocumented immigrant in her courtroom, Judge Hannah Dugan allegedly tried to help him leave the building marking an escalation in the battle between the Trump administration and the judiciary. Plus, President Trump and Melania Trump land in Rome ahead of the funeral for Pope Francis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:43
Fact-Checking Trump’s Claims About The Prices Of Groceries & Gas
4/24/2025
Russia is dropping its deadliest bombs in months on Ukrainian civilians as Trump insists he is putting pressure on Russia to end the war. 12 people were killed and 90 were wounded in the capitol of Kyiv overnight. Plus, major questions about Trump’s trade war with China and what is really going on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:46
Trump, Besset Soften Tone On Trade War With China
4/23/2025
The word from the White House today is that there is opportunity for a big deal as Trump and his treasury secretary signaled potentially backing off of the stunning 145% tariffs on China. Plus, a look at the White House peace plan presented to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:03
WH: Trump Allowed To Express Displeasure About Fed Chair
4/22/2025
The White House is firmly backing defense secretary Pete Hegseth at least publicly even after admitting to sharing sensitive military information in a group chat with his wife, brother, and personal attorney. Plus, behind closed doors the president’s treasury secretary says the United States' trade war with China is unsustainable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:42
Pope Francis Dies On Easter Monday At Age 88
4/21/2025
New details from the Vatican about the pope and the special request he made before he died. We look back on some of the defining marks the pope left on some of the issues of our time. Plus, defense secretary Pete Hegseth used another Signal group chat to share military strike plans. This time on the chat were his wife, his lawyer, and his brother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:23:07
Judge Calls Emergency Hearing Over Trump Deportation
4/18/2025
We are learning new details about the condition of the undocumented migrant deported in error to El Salvador from the Democratic senator from Maryland who sat down with him face to face. Plus, reports reveal a clash between two of Trump’s money men, Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:44
Police: Suspect In FSU Mass Shooting Is Son Of Sheriff’s Deputy
4/17/2025
Two individuals were killed and six were hospitalized after a mass shooting in Tallahassee, Florida at Florida State University. Officers shot the suspected gunman, who is now hospitalized. Our experts join to react with the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:26:48
Senator Goes To El Salvador To Push For Deported Man’s Return
4/16/2025
A Pentagon source has described a purge at the Pentagon after a third Pentagon employee has been placed on administrative leave in the past 24 hours. Plus, a federal judge is threatening to hold the Trump administration in contempt of court over recent deportations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:26:00
Palestinian Student Detained By ICE At U.S. Citizenship Interview
4/15/2025
A look at President Trump’s new threat to Harvard University and the White House’s demand for an apology. Plus, in his first television interview, a government whistleblower sounds the alarm about why he believes DOGE has taken sensitive data from his agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:01
Trump: Open To Sending “Homegrown” Criminals To El Salvador
4/14/2025
Despite admitting their own mistake and an order from the Supreme Court, the Trump administration says it will not bring back a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Plus, with students and teachers facing unsafe lead levels in public schools, the city of Milwaukee asked the Trump administration for help. We examine why they said no. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:24:50
Trade War Escalates As China Raises Tariffs On U.S. To 125%
4/11/2025
Markets are currently closed at the end of a tumultuous week for the United States economy. China fired back today starting a new chapter in the trade war. Plus, an inside look at one of the world’s hottest car companies that happens to be a major rival to Tesla. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:22:28
Five People Pulled From Hudson River After Helicopter Crash
4/10/2025
A helicopter tragically crashed into the Hudson River in New York. Officials just announced that all six people onboard, including three children, were killed. Also, President Trump admits there may be some transition problems as his trade war leads to another brutal day on Wall Street. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:32
Markets Rebound But Not To Pre-Tariff Announcement Levels
4/9/2025
President Trump announces he is putting a 90-day pause on most of his tariffs after Wall Street loses nearly 6 trillion dollars in one week. He is, however, upping the ante on China. Is there any strategy here? Plus, a look at an upcoming Senate race which could become the most expensive in Senate history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:24:55
Trump’s Tariffs Expected To Send Coffee, Produce Prices Soaring
4/8/2025
President Trump just took his trade war with China up a notch by hitting Beijing with a tariff rate at a staggering 104%. As American consumers and companies brace for impact, we tell you where you’ll likely see prices rise first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:21:45
Trump Remains Defiant After Volatile Day For U.S. Stocks
4/7/2025
A mixed finish on Wall Street after the ups and downs jolted by Trump’s tariffs. How will this wild ride end? Today, new recession warnings from JP Morgan’s CEO. We check in with folks on all sides of this debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:28