The Lead with Jake Tapper
The Lead with Jake Tapper
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. The Lead also concentrates on bringing stories that aren't found on front pages—buried leads—to the forefront.
Trump Admin Presses Russia for Information as it Struggles to Plan for Potential Plague Fallout
President Trump says he has a call with Vladimir Putin about the plague after a lab worker’s death. Should the public be worried? Plus, CNN is on board the troubled aircraft carrier that spent more than 10 months at sea with very little time at port. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 8
1 hr 30 min
Top Intel Democrats Push DNI for Transparency on Election Security
The nation is four weeks away from midterm Election Day. Plus, a new audio recording surfaces in the alleged gang rape case at Cornell University. Also, unprecedented student protests rise across France.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 7
1 hr 30 min
Dozens Quarantined After Researcher at Russian Plague Laboratory Dies of “Unknown” Infection
The world wants to know what happened inside the Russian research laboratory. Plus, breaking news at Cornell University, a new audio recording emerges of the suspects involved in an alleged gang rape.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 6
1 hr 25 min
Cornell Students Call for Transparency, Accountability from University
The alleged gang rape at Cornell University is now in the hands of a special prosecutor as we learn of a ketamine overdose and a drug-related arrest just one day before the alleged attack at that very same fraternity house.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 3
1 hr 29 min
Cornell Gang Rape Allegation Puts Focus on Campus Sexual Assault
Alabama reaches a landmark deal with TikTok over claims the app harmed children and teens. Plus, a public hearing in Ithaca, New York, home to Cornell University, where many are voicing their outrage over the university’s handling of an alleged 2024 fraternity gang rape.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 2
1 hr 29 min
CNN Obtains Jane Doe’s 2024 Statement to Cornell Police
CNN has now obtained the six page signed statement from the woman known publicly as Jane Doe laying out exactly what she told university police back in 2024. Plus, new fallout over AI models going rogue.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 1
1 hr 30 min
Trump: A.I. Industry Will “Self-Police” as Rogue Agents Persist
How text messages about a basketball game lead to an embarrassing moment from one senator on Capitol Hill as he tried to accuse former special counsel Jack Smith of perjury. Plus, President Trump met this afternoon at the White House with top leaders of the artificial intelligence industry.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 30
1 hr 30 min
Woman Sues Cornell and Chi Phi Fraternity Over Alleged Gang Rape
36 days left until the midterm elections. A look at what CNN is learning about Trump’s aggressive campaign strategy as more candidates appear to be slipping away from the president’s support. Plus, an explosive lawsuit against Cornell University that could potentially soon lead to criminal charges.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 29
1 hr 40 min
RNC Trains New “Special Monitors” to Scrutinize Voting Machines
With just 39 days until midterm Election Day, a new ruling from the Supreme Court allows the Trump administration expanded access to review who is and who is not eligible to vote. Plus, did anything substantial come from the three day visit from Chinese leader Xi Jinping?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 26
1 hr 29 min
CNN, MS NOW, Politico Back at WH as Media Ban Lawsuit Proceeds
Press access at the White House is tested after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily reinstate press badges for the news outlets.  A judge lays out next steps.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 25
1 hr 35 min
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