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The Lead with Jake Tapper

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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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Washington, DC

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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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@theleadcnn

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English


Episodes

Supreme Court backs Alabama black voters

6/8/2023
A majority of the Supreme Court has ordered Alabama to redraw their states' congressional map to allow an additional black majority congressional district, giving more opportunities for minority voters to elect the representative of their choice. Also, Donald Trump has been told he’s a target of a federal investigation ahead of what could be his next legal fight. Plus, major cities in the U.S. are elevating their alert as the air quality is getting worse. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:01:18:37

One-on-one with GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie

6/7/2023
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie joins to discuss why he’s running for president and why Donald Trump has disqualified himself from the White House. Plus, from Canada all the way down to the Carolinas, thick and hazy wildfire smoke is engulfing much of the east coast. Also, a look at Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in golf, boxing, and entertainment. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:01:18:32

Ukraine blames Russia for critical dam collapse

6/6/2023
An explosion destroys a dam in Ukraine with devastating flooding and now thousands of people are being evacuated as Ukraine and Russia blame each other for the apparent sabotage. Then, how the drained pool and a flooded server room at Mar-a-Lago could play into the investigation of Trump’s handling of classified documents. Also, Prince Harry is fighting two legal battles. One case is in the United Kingdom against a British newspaper and the other is a case here in the United States which you may not have heard about yet. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:01:19:03

Trump on Pence in race: “I wish him a lot of luck”

6/5/2023
Military fighter jets go supersonic when a private plane doesn’t respond while flying near the nation’s Capitol. Also, Apple just released a virtual reality headset which costs thousands of dollars. What are people using it for and who is going to pay the cost? Plus, former Vice President Mike Pence just filed paperwork to officially declare his candidacy for president as Chris Christie is expected to also enter the race. Then, Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) and Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) join to discuss the significance of a Ukrainian counteroffensive and a new bill to help Afghan allies. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:01:18:43

DOJ won’t seek charges in Pence docs probe

6/2/2023
Two sources say Donald Trump’s attorneys have not found the classified document described by Trump on the audiotape federal prosecutors got a hold of, even after a subpoena. This as the Justice Department closes its investigation into the possible mishandling of classified documents found at former Vice President Mike Pence's home. Then, a Texas man reaches out to police to tell them that he killed two people. Now, investigators say he’s a suspected serial killer who may be behind a dozen other murders. Plus, the nation’s fastest growing city is now limiting new housing construction because it is running out of a key resource: water. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:38:10

Trump’s ex-attorney discusses classified docs case

6/1/2023
Donald Trump is on the campaign trial in Iowa and just weighed in on CNN’s reporting that the special counsel has a recording of Trump acknowledging that he kept classified material after leaving the White House. Trump’s former attorney joins to discuss. Plus, new federal election interference charges are filed against a Republican state lawmaker candidate accused of shooting his gun at the homes of several Democratic officials. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:01:23:45

Federal prosecutors obtain tape of Trump discussing classified document

5/31/2023
Sources tell CNN that Donald Trump not only knew he kept classified documents, but talked about them in a meeting captured on tape. Plus, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) of the Budget Committee joins to discuss the debt limit bill and his efforts to amend Sen. Manchin’s (D-W.Va.) gas pipeline provision. Also, according to sources, two more Republican candidates are planning on announcing their presidential bid, including Mike Pence. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:01:18:24

Biden-McCarthy deal faces crucial test in House

5/30/2023
Legislation to raise the debt limit is facing its first hurdle as a new problem for Speaker McCarthy has emerged, the House Freedom Caucus, including some members threatening to oust McCarthy over the deal. Plus, Russia’s capital city is attacked and Putin blames Ukraine. Also, DeSantis is stepping up attacks against Trump as he hits the campaign trail. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:01:18:36

Biden, McCarthy confident debt deal will have the votes to pass

5/29/2023
The debt limit negotiations finish with a written bill just days until the U.S. runs out of money. President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy are rushing to sell the bill to their parties. Plus, an attack on Ukraine’s capitol city hours after a nighttime assault. Also, on this Memorial Day, an emotional reunion as a group of Vietnam veterans are reunited for the first time in decades after being prisoners of war held captive in bamboo tiger cages. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:39:16

Judge temporarily blocks SC 6-week abortion ban

5/26/2023
One day after the six-week abortion ban went into effect in South Carolina, a judge has ordered the law to be put on hold. Plus, we are on standby for another member of the Oath Keepers to be sentenced for their role in the January 6th capitol insurrection. Then, the horrifying moments after a man opened the door of a jet mid-flight. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:39:18

Oath Keepers leader sentenced to 18 years

5/25/2023
The leader of the Oath Keepers has been handed down the biggest sentence yet in the attempt to steal the 2020 election. Plus, a stunning new chapter in the classified documents saga with sensitive material moved at Mar-a-Lago just one day before FBI agents showed up looking for it. Apparently, people in Mar-a-Lago were staging dress rehearsals for such a moment. Also, Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) joins to discus the latest in the debt ceiling negotiations after the House recesses without a deal. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:01:18:16

Music legend Tina Turner dies at 83

5/24/2023
Tina Turner, the resilient signer hailed by many as the “Queen of Rock and Roll,” died at the age of 83. Plus, Gov. Ron DeSantis is less than two hours away before using Twitter to announce his 2024 presidential bid. Also, with only eight days until the U.S.’s possible default, negotiators on both sides are going back to the drawing board to try and avoid economic catastrophe. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:01:18:27

Judge sets NY hush-money case trial date for March 2024

5/23/2023
Former President Trump has learned the start date for his criminal trial in New York for the Stormy Daniels hush money case and it will be right in the middle of the presidential primary season next year. Plus, a look at the charges facing a 19-year-old accused of driving a U-Haul into the security barrier at the White House. According to the Secret Service, inside the truck was duct tape, a backpack, and a Nazi flag. Plus, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis turns to one of the most controversial CEOs in the world to help officially launch his 2024 presidential bid on social media. Then, Stacey Abrams joins Jake to discuss writing fiction while addressing serious issues. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:01:18:20

McCarthy: need a debt deal “this week” to avoid default

5/22/2023
President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy are meeting tonight to try and avoid a default as we examine what may be on and off the negotiating table. Plus, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) sets his sights on the White House after announcing his bid for the 2024 presidency. Also, according to sources, Donald Trump asked whether he could push back against Justice Department efforts to recover classified documents still in his possession during conversations with his lawyer over compliance with a federal subpoena. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:01:18:23

Debt default talks hit a snag

5/19/2023
First: Your elected leaders have taken a pause to try to prevent economic catastrophe. What's seen as a major snag in debt negotiations puts everything at risk. Plus: Joe Biden meets with G7 leaders in Japan where Ukraine leader Zelensky arrives with a big ask. And: A new name enters the 2024 GOP presidential race, making the case why Donald Trump should not be the Republican nominee. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:01:18:23

Twitter, Google score major victories at Supreme Court

5/18/2023
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that tech giants can remain relatively unaccountable for what people post on their sites, not even if it’s a terrorist organization. Plus, Sen. Diane Feinstein (D-Calif.) and her office never mentioned that she had swelling of the brain. What a sources tells CNN about the Senator's previously undisclosed health condition and what that means for the millions of citizens in California. Also, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore joins to address the NRA suing him after he signed gun safety legislation. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:01:17:55

New evidence in special counsel probe may undercut Trump’s claim

5/17/2023
The National Archives plans to share with the special counsel 16 records showing Trump and advisers knew of the declassification process, undercutting Trump’s claim that the documents he took were automatically declassified. Plus, paparazzi follow Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in New York in a scene described as near catastrophic. Also, a vote on taking action against Republican Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) after his many lies, a federal indictment, and him pleading guilty to a crime in another country. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:01:17:54

Biden & top congressional leaders meet as U.S. nears default

5/16/2023
President Biden just cancelled the second part of his overseas trip. Is this a sign that the debt ceiling negotiations are going poorly? Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) joins to answer if Republicans have specified where spending cuts would occur. Plus, he’s known for pushing Kremlin propaganda. But, now the head of the Wagner Group is claiming a U.S. citizen was killed in the battle for Bakhmut. Was he correct? Also, congressional testimony today calling to regulate artificial intelligence amid fears that malicious actors will use this technology to commit fraud on a global scale. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:01:20:17

Special counsel concludes FBI never should have launched Trump-Russia probe

5/15/2023
After three years, Special Counsel John Durham finally released his report into whether the FBI had a legitimate reason to investigate Trump in 2016. Durham’s report concluded the FBI should never have launched a full investigation into connections between Donald Trump’s campaign and Russia. The report also states the FBI used different standards when weighing concerns about alleged election interference regarding Hillary Clinton. Also, a congressional staffer and intern were both attacked by a man with a metal baseball bat. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:01:17:49

Border towns declare emergencies as expulsion policy ends

5/12/2023
With border crossings at an all time high, the Biden administration warns times ahead will likely get even worse now that a key immigration policy has expired. Plus, a U.S. Marine veteran surrenders for manslaughter charges after holding a homeless man in a chokehold on a New York City subway. Also, Oklahoma’s governor is trying to defund the state’s PBS station, home to programs such as Sesame Street and Mister Rogers, claiming some programming is over-sexualizing children. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:01:18:19