The Lead with Jake Tapper

By CNN Podcasts

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.…

Episodes

America’s Largest Energy Hub is Running Out of Oil
According to a senior administration official, the Trump administration is feeling good about its dealings with Iran. So, what’s holding up the next stage? Plus, Elon Musk becomes the world’s first trillionaire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
90 min
Trump Taps U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton for Top Intelligence Post
President Trump claims, yet again, that a new deal with Iran is just days away. Did two nights of strikes actually lead to a breakthrough? Plus, the World Cup is officially underway and CNN takes you to the action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
90 min
NYT: Inside White House Crisis Meetings Over the Epstein Files
One of the richest men in the world took questions today about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. This as the New York Times is revealing a freakout at the White House about Epstein as they tried to contain the fallout. Plus, a look at the recent drops in the stock market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
90 min
Trump Says Pilots Safe After Apache Shot Down Near Hormuz
Trump says Iran shot down a United States Army Apache helicopter and says the United States must respond. Is this the start of yet another major escalation? CNN is live at the White House and Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
95 min
Iran & Israel Halt Attacks as Strikes Test Peace Talks
Israel and Iran are suspending military operations against each other after a wave of strikes exchanged overnight. Plus, a look at the upcoming election in Maine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
90 min
WSJ: Trump Urges Pulte to Start Firing Intel Employees
A shakeup is coming to some of the nation’s biggest spy agencies and the man doing the firing will be Bill Pulte, a controversial Trump loyalist that the president wants to be acting director of national intelligence despite having no intel or national security experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
90 min
Bondi Transcript: Blanche “In Charge” of Entire Release of Epstein Files
The transcript is out revealing exactly what Pam Bondi told lawmakers about the Epstein files and how she passed the buck to the man President Trump wants to succeed her. Plus, CNN traces the source of the latest ebola outbreak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
91 min
Scott Kelley Fried by CBS After Clash with Management
CBS fires journalist Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes and there’s continued disagreement about what occurred. Plus, is powering the artificial intelligence boom coming at the expense of local communities? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
86 min
Trump Taps a Leader of Retribution Tour as Acting Intel Chief
From a role in housing to the acting director of national intelligence, reactions pour in about Trump selecting a loyalist with no demonstrated national security or intelligence experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
85 min
DOJ Says it Will Abide by Court Ruling to Pause “Anti-Weaponization” Fund
The Trump administration now says it will abide by a court ruling to pause the creation of a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate those who the administration says were wrongly targeted by the government. The pause was ordered by a federal judge in Virginia last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
90 min
Source: Bondi Answered Questions on Ghislaine Maxwell in Interview
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi defended her role in the release of the Epstein files in a closed door interview. A look at what she in the room about Ghislaine Maxwell. Plus, President Trump says he is near a final decision on Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
90 min
U.S. & Iran Reach Deal to Open Strait, Trump Must Still Sign Off
A series of strikes from the United States and Iran as a tentative agreement emerges to open the Strait of Hormuz and start nuclear talks, according to US officials. Plus, protestors gather outside an ICE detention facility in New Jersey for the seventh day in row while lawyers say inside detainees are on a hunger strike over the conditions they’re enduring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
90 min
Trump’s GOP Purge Continues as Paxton Ousts Sen. Cornyn
A slew of ads and attacks from the Republican establishment over the past year and a half against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are all gone now that Paxton is the GOP pick to face Democrat James Talarico in one of the most contested fights for the Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
90 min
Trump Backing Paxton Over Sen. Cornyn Tests His Grip on GOP
Will a Trump-backed candidate unseat Republican Senator John Cornyn in Texas? We go live to Texas as the voters decide. Plus, Iran warns of retaliation after US strikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
90 min
U.S. Iran Work to Resolve Disputes on Nuclear Issues & Sanctions
Sources say the White House is optimistic about a deal to end the war with Iran despite disputes about the country’s nuclear program. Plus, John Cornyn and Ken Paxton battle for the Texas Senate nomination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
89 min
Trump and Republicans Clash Over “Anti-Weaponization” Fund
The president is at odds with growing pushback even from Republicans over his fund to compensate those who feel wronged by the federal government. Plus, Tulsi Gabbard is stepping down from her post as director of national intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
90 min
First Anti-Weaponization Fund Applicant Speaks to CNN
From legitimate cases of grievance, to January 6 rioters, to election deniers, to even a television network. Many come forward claiming they were wronged by the federal government and they want in on Trump’s $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
90 min
Sen. Cassidy Bucks Trump on Iran, Ballroom after Primary Defeat
The United States announces new charges against Raúl Castro, brother of Fidel Castro. He is charged for his role in the 1996 killing of three Americans in planes over international waters. Plus, a new lawsuit from two police officers who defended the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
89 min
First Claim Filed to “Anti-Weaponization” Fund
President Trump, his family, and his businesses are now all protected under new terms added in a settlement with the Treasury Department, the Justice Department, and the IRS. A look at the settlement that creates a fund to compensate people the Trump administration feels were unfairly targeted by past administrations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
91 min
Police: Three Adults Killed in San Diego Mosque Shooting
Authorities in San Diego provide updates on a deadly shooting at the largest mosque in San Diego. This as a source tells CNN a security guard was among the three victims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
87 min

Episodes

America’s Largest Energy Hub is Running Out of Oil

Trump Taps U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton for Top Intelligence Post

NYT: Inside White House Crisis Meetings Over the Epstein Files

Trump Says Pilots Safe After Apache Shot Down Near Hormuz

Iran & Israel Halt Attacks as Strikes Test Peace Talks

WSJ: Trump Urges Pulte to Start Firing Intel Employees

Bondi Transcript: Blanche “In Charge” of Entire Release of Epstein Files

Scott Kelley Fried by CBS After Clash with Management

Trump Taps a Leader of Retribution Tour as Acting Intel Chief

DOJ Says it Will Abide by Court Ruling to Pause “Anti-Weaponization” Fund

Source: Bondi Answered Questions on Ghislaine Maxwell in Interview

U.S. & Iran Reach Deal to Open Strait, Trump Must Still Sign Off

Trump’s GOP Purge Continues as Paxton Ousts Sen. Cornyn

Trump Backing Paxton Over Sen. Cornyn Tests His Grip on GOP

U.S. Iran Work to Resolve Disputes on Nuclear Issues & Sanctions

Trump and Republicans Clash Over “Anti-Weaponization” Fund

First Anti-Weaponization Fund Applicant Speaks to CNN

Sen. Cassidy Bucks Trump on Iran, Ballroom after Primary Defeat

First Claim Filed to “Anti-Weaponization” Fund

Police: Three Adults Killed in San Diego Mosque Shooting