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
Trump Claims “No Classified Info” Shared In War Plan Chat
3/25/2025
President Trump is defending the top advisor who somehow added a journalist to a conversation about a looming military strike while his top intelligence officials try to shift responsibility. Plus, a major deal between Russia and Ukraine but with caveats. We examine what the Kremlin is demanding from the United States first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:24:34
Trump Officials Discussed War Plans In Unclassified Group Chat
3/24/2025
Shock, confusion, and a lot of anger in Washington after a journalist revealed he was added to a text chain with Trump administration officials who were planning highly sensitive military strikes. So, how in the world does this happen? Will anyone be punished for this major security failure? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:24:47
Judge: Trump’s Use Of 1798 Act Has “Frightening” Implications
3/21/2025
How far will a judge go in challenging the Trump Justice Department over the deportation flights? Did the planes takeoff against the judge’s order? Plus, flights are once again landing in one of the world’s busiest airports, Heathrow in London, after a shutdown that caused a global ripple effect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:21:34
Trump Signs Order Aimed At Dismantling Education Department
3/20/2025
Trump takes a controversial step towards dismantling the Department of Education. We examine what this order aims to change and not change about education in America. Since the president does not have the standing to destroy the department, we look at how he is attempting to dismantle it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:05
DOJ Granted One More Day To Hand Over Deportation Flight Data
3/19/2025
The Trump administration is not backing off from attacking judges who rule against them. So, how far can and will President Trump go if he does not like a judge’s orders? Plus, as lawmakers face voters at home from Trump to DOGE to the economy and immigration, Republicans are getting an earful. Yet, Democrats are also getting an earful about entirely different issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:24:40
Astronauts Splash Down After Extended Stay In Space
3/18/2025
Astronauts splash down off the coast of Florida, finally coming home after their week long mission in space became nearly a ten month stay on the International Space Station. Plus, Putin agrees to pause attacks on some Ukraine targets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:40:44
Hearing On Whether WH Defied Judge’s Deportation Order
3/17/2025
A court battle just wrapped about whether the Trump White House violated a judge’s order when the Trump administration deported alleged gang members from the United States to El Salvador. Plus, Trump is now claiming Biden’s preemptive pardons of the members of the House January 6th Committee, among others, are void. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:04
Senate Dems Join With Republicans To Advance Govt Spending Bill
3/14/2025
A vote on a stopgap funding bill which would avoid a government shutdown exposes a major fracture among congressional Democrats who are unhappy with how party leaders are taking on Trump. Plus, President Trump visits the Department of Justice and delivers a norm-shattering speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:20:19
Trump: Instructed Aide To Discuss “Concepts Of Land” With Russia
3/13/2025
A top Trump administration official is in Moscow trying to get a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal closer to the finish line. President Trump says the progress is promising but is Putin just stringing everybody along? Plus, agencies across the federal government are facing a deadline today to explain how they plan to carry out mass layoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:24:34
Canada Retaliates Against Trump With Tariffs On U.S. Imports
3/12/2025
Tensions between the United States and European allies were on full display inside the Oval Office after President Trump promised to fight back even more after Canada and Europe retaliated against Trump's tariffs. Plus, updates on a potential government shutdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:22:38
Trump Says Market Selloff Doesn’t “Concern” Him
3/11/2025
Trump threatens Canada with yet another tariff as markets go on another wild ride. Peter Navarro, a top trade advisor to Trump, joins to discuss what Trump’s strategy may be. Also, is there a White House push to restore gun rights to actor Mel Gibson who was convicted of domestic violence? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:23:05
Trump Says Tariffs On Canada & Mexico “Could Go Up”
3/10/2025
Markets plunge one day after Trump would not say whether he thinks the United States is headed for a recession. Plus, Musk says his platform X, formerly Twitter, was hit by a cyber attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:24:52
Trump On Tariffs: “There’ll Always Be Changes & Adjustments”
3/7/2025
One day after easing most tariffs President Trump is now slapping northern neighbors with a new round. Plus, a reported explosive Trump cabinet meeting with a tense moment between Elon Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:24:57
Republicans Warn About Uncertainty Around Trump’s Tariffs
3/6/2025
First it was just auto imports, then it was tariffs on Mexico, now President Trump is saying all imports under the trade deal with Mexico and Canada are suspended. What made him flip? The markets react to every single twitch the President makes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:24:45
Trump Delays Auto Tariffs On Mexico & Canada For One Month
3/5/2025
After an urgent call with Canada’s prime minster and conversations with America’s big three carmakers, Trump is delaying auto tariffs only. But, what about everything else from gas to electronics? We examine how consumers could be hit hard. Plus, a look at how DOGE eliminating roles at NOAA could hurt lifesaving forecasts when the next storm rolls in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:24:39
Tonight: Trump’s First Address To Congress Since Returning To Power
3/4/2025
A look at what to expect at Trump’s first address to Congress in his second term, including what special guests are expected to attend as well as who is boycotting the speech. Plus, Trump’s long-threatened tariffs on Mexico and Canada took effect today and concerns of a global trade war grow as the DOW Index fell 670 points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:21:31
Trump: Zelensky Should “Be More Appreciative”
3/3/2025
Ukraine’s president says the war with Russia is far from over which ignited a stinging response from President Trump. We examine what this back and fourth could mean for future United States support for Ukraine as well as the survival of Ukraine. Plus, a look at the attempt by DOGE to charge another federal agency millions of dollars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:24:33
Zelensky Leaves WH Early After Oval Office Shouting Match
2/28/2025
A hostile meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Oval Office devolved into a shouting match. Now, so many questions emerge about what comes next. Is this relationship irreparably broken and what does this mean for a potential ceasefire deal between Ukraine and Russia? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:25:07
Trump: Discussions With British PM “Tremendously Productive”
2/27/2025
Oscar winner Gene Hackman and his wife are found dead in their home and police say circumstances are suspicious enough in nature to require an investigation. Plus, President Trump holds court with the prime minister of Britain to largely discuss the future of the conflict in Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:24:00
New Trump Admin Memo Lays Out Mass Firing Plans
2/26/2025
The very first Cabinet meeting of Trump’s second term shows a noteworthy performance of Elon Musk. We examine what Elon Musk revealed about Trump telling him to be more aggressive. Plus, a death from the measles outbreak in Texas is recorded. It is the first death in the United States from measles in a decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:24:59