14 Oct 2026 · 47 minNew
Sources tell CNN there are already questions within the White House about how long the new White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, will last on the job. Plus, President Trump downplays his relationship with Kimberly Guilfoyle after the White House asked her to step down this morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
13 Oct 2026 · 47 minNew
President Trump heads to Ohio as the GOP scrambles to stop steep midterm losses. Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as part of a criminal probe. James Talarico returns to the campaign trail and addresses conspiracy theories about his health. House Speaker Mike Johnson becomes the latest Republican lawmaker to express concerns about broadcasting the military's first firing squad execution in decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9 Oct 2026 · 47 min
A slew of battleground Senate candidates took the debate stage this week. Vice President Vance says he will not watch the livestream of the Fort Hood shooter's execution, as bipartisan backlash over the plan grows. Ret. Lt. Col. Amy McGrath weighs in. President Trump names a new White House Press Secretary. New video shows the moments before ICE agents in New York fired into a car with a five-year-old inside. Plus, the hosts of the 'Hacks of Tap' podcast, David Axelrod and Mike Murphy, share who they think is leading the field of potential 2028 Democratic candidates. Learn more about your ad…
9 Oct 2026 · 47 min
A new WSJ report alleges that Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle pushed a donor to wire her $100k to her Amex account. New CNN polls show that Democrats are in play in two deep-red states as the party eyes the Senate majority. The DOJ is seeking a federal indictment of Cassidy Hutchinson, the former WH aide who became a star witness in the congressional investigation into January 6th, according to a new report. The Democratic candidate for Texas Governor, Gina Hinojosa, talks about her race and shares her stance on capital punishment in light of Christa Pike’s failed lethal injection. Learn more…
8 Oct 2026 · 47 min
President Trump makes his third trip to Texas in a month amid a tight Senate race. Republican Senator Thom Tillis joins to discuss the upcoming midterm elections, his party's post-Trump future, and his new book. Plus, a pair of Trump's political advisers recently flew to the Balkans to help a pro-Russian government, according to a new NYT report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 Oct 2026 · 47 min
President Trump faces backlash for suggesting that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles or San Diego. Former President Barack Obama ramps up his campaign presence in the final stretch of the election cycle. The Cook Political Report shifts three Senate ratings toward Democrats. Trump won't say if he'll reimburse taxpayers after backtracking on those campaign-style, government-funded ads. Democrats blast Maine Sen. Susan Collins on the anniversary of her vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, as she prepares to debate her Democratic opponent tonight. Learn more about your ad…
6 Oct 2026 · 47 min
A new CNN analysis says North Carolina, Alaska, and Ohio are now the top three Senate seats most likely to flip in November. The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Jamie Raskin, discusses what Democrats would do if they take back the majority. A new NBC/Telemundo poll indicates that Latino voters are moving toward Democrats ahead of the midterms. Plus, David Hume Kennerly, who documented the American presidency for six decades, reflects on the lessons of midterms past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 Oct 2026 · 47 min
CNN obtained new campaign-style ads funded by the American taxpayer, including one titled 'God Made Trump.' Rep. Jake Auchincloss reacts. Victims' rights attorney Gloria Allred and criminal defense attorney Bill Brennan discuss the special counsel appointment in the alleged Cornell rape case and where it goes from here. TIME's Eric Cortellessa shares what he's gleaned from his lengthy interviews with the president over the last year and a half. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 Oct 2026 · 47 min
A new interview in which President Trump expressed confusion and frustration over why his midterm messaging does not seem to be landing. Trump won't rule out invoking the Insurrection Act around the midterm elections. Rep. Jason Crow reacts. Renee Good's family sues an ICE agent and Trump officials over her killing. Plus, the WSJ reports that the DOJ is reviewing whether prosecutors mistreated Richard Nixon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 Oct 2026 · 47 min
Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a speech to service members in which he slammed the military culture under past leaders and announced a 20% cut to senior officer ranks. Ken Paxton is expected at a Trump event tomorrow after the New York Times obtained audio of him bashing Trump's midterm convention. Israel says the stabbing on a Flydubai flight this morning was an “attempted terrorist attack” against Israelis and the UAE. Independent Montana Senate candidate Seth Bodnar joins to discuss where his race stands. Plus, Trump's "damn good" AI chatbot debunks many of his false claims about election…
30 Sep 2026 · 47 min
President Trump hosted top tech executives at the White House, where they signed a statement of principles on AI "self-policing.” Rep. Debbie Dingell talks about why she thinks Democratic candidates seem to have momentum in traditional GOP strongholds. Former special counsel Jack Smith testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where Republicans grilled him on the two indictments he brought against Donald Trump in 2023. Plus, a source says Trump was directly involved in producing controversial taxpayer-funded ads promoting the president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
29 Sep 2026 · 47 min
The White House releases another taxpayer-funded ad weeks before the midterm elections. Rep. Ro Khanna discusses. CNN, Politico, and MS Now are expected to request an extension of a judge's block on the Trump White House's media ban. Speaker Johnson says a "Chinese psyop" is behind AI data center concerns, as the Anthropic CEO is expected to attend the White House meeting tomorrow following his private dinner with Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 Sep 2026 · 47 min
Chinese leader Xi Jinping heads home from his summit with President Trump. Sen. Chris Van Hollen discusses. In a win for Trump, the Supreme Court decides states can use a controversial citizenship data collection tool for reviewing voter rolls. Plus, Bill Gates issues a dire warning about the potential risk of AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 Sep 2026 · 47 min
CNN was allowed back into the White House following a judge's order. The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Robert Garcia, weighs in on the administration's media ban. President Trump welcomes Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the White House for a state dinner. With Xi and Trump set to discuss AI at their summit, technology journalist Jacob Ward explains where the AI race stands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 Sep 2026 · 59 min
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico appear in court as they seek to lift the White House's media ban. They react after the judge opted not to rule from the bench and promised to respond as soon as possible. The panel discusses the politics surrounding the ban, the stakes involved, and why the press must be free from government influence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23 Sep 2026 · 47 min
President Trump spoke before the United Nations General Assembly about the Iran war. New CNN polling shows just 36% approve of the president's handling of the war. The top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Adam Smith, discusses the latest foreign policy news, including Trump's upcoming meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Trump defends the White House press ban and claims coverage of the Iran war is "very dangerous for our country." Plus, Kamala Harris joins Michigan Sen. candidate Abdul El-Sayed on the campaign trail. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez comments on her…
22 Sep 2026 · 47 min
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico sued President Trump over White House access. David Hume Kennerly, who photographed American presidents for six decades, shares what it's like to document the presidency up close. Trump now says his proposed DC arch will also deploy drones, position snipers, and store ammunition. Calls grow for ICE to release bodycam video after an agent shoots and wounds a Venezuelan immigrant in Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
President Trump says he’s "banning" CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. Trump answers questions from the White House about the decision. Presidential historian Tim Naftali reflects on how past presidents have interacted with the press. Rep. Jake Auchincloss reacts to the news and calls for all other outlets to "boycott in solidarity." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18 Sep 2026 · 48 min
GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar openly breaks with President Trump, warning that Hispanic voters "feel betrayed" ahead of the midterm elections. President Trump is spotted with a "Kennedy Center demolished" poster, prompting further speculation about the institution's future. Rev. Adam Hamilton discusses why he thinks he can be Kansas' first Democratic Senator since 1932. Macklemore pledges his Ed Sheeran tour salary to Palestinian aid amid concert controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17 Sep 2026 · 47 min
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates, despite pressure from President Trump. House Speaker Johnson sends lawmakers home until after the November elections, preventing the House from acting on AI regulation and other matters. Rep. Pramila Jayapal reacts. President Trump heads down to North Carolina to campaign for the GOP Senate candidate. VP Vance urges voters to "give us another chance" ahead of the midterms. Plus, the Kennedy Center closes after a board vote, despite a judge's order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 Sep 2026 · 47 min
Press briefing with Attorney General Todd Blanche at the White House, one day after the Supreme Court rejected the president's mail-in voting order. During a Senate hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel suggests that agents may be sent to the polls. Sen. Peter Welch, who pressed Patel on this matter, joins to discuss. President Trump calls into a Kennedy Center board meeting and yells at members over a vote on whether to add his name to the building. The Iran war has cost more than $38 billion through August 1st, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Learn more about your ad choices.…
15 Sep 2026 · 47 min
New industry warnings about AI cause Washington to scramble. Sen. Chris Coons weighs in. The Pentagon is denying a CNN report that Secretary Hegseth and political appointees pushed for the airmen shot down over Iran to participate in a '60 Minutes' report. Amy McGrath discusses. Plus, the Kennedy Center warns of bankruptcy unless Trump’s name returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Sep 2026 · 47 min
Remembering the 9/11 terror attacks 25 years later. Retired Admiral James Stavridis, who was in the Pentagon when the plane hit, offers his reflections. Rep. Debbie Dingell calls for the country to come together the way it did in the wake of the tragedy. As he wrapped the GOP midterm convention, President Trump made GOP midterm convention attendees pledge that they will vote and "try to cheat like hell." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11 Sep 2026 · 47 min
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel on the second day of the GOP midterm convention, where the president promised $5k to all American adults if the Republicans win the November elections. Rep. Mike Lawler, a battleground district Republican, joins live from Dallas ahead of his convention speech. Jacob Ward talks to Kasie about new warnings about AI after Anthropic says it blocked possible efforts to build bioweapons. Plus, Kamala Harris is set to campaign with Sen. Jon Ossoff in Georgia next month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10 Sep 2026 · 47 min
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel as the first-ever GOP midterm convention starts in Dallas. Gov. JB Pritzker, who is in Dallas to counterprogram the event, talks about the midterms and the state of the Democratic Party. Financial disclosures show that Trump gave $45k in cash to three aides, including Natalie Harp. Plus, new CNN polling sheds light on the highly competitive Michigan and Maine Senate races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9 Sep 2026 · 47 min
The GOP descends on Dallas, Texas for its first-ever midterm convention, just weeks ahead of the November elections. The NTSB identifies the two pilots involved in the fatal Miami runway crash. Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Texas, discusses her campaign. The head of the Smithsonian Museum retires amid the Trump administration's efforts to reshape the institution. The U.S. launches new strikes targeting Iranian tankers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 Sep 2026 · 56 min
An Amazon Air cargo plane overran a runway Sunday at Miami International Airport. At least five people died and five were injured, though the condition of the two pilots rescued from the cockpit still aren’t clear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 Sep 2026 · 47 min
Kasie Hunt talks to legal experts and an OBGYN after the judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case. The Trump administration plans to break ground on the president’s “triumphal arch” in the next two weeks, spurring opponents to seek an emergency court action to block it. The cost of diesel hits an all-time high today, and the U.S. gets a better-than-expected jobs report. Rep. Debbie Dingell discusses the day's economic headlines and the Senate race in her home state of Michigan. Plus, the midterm cycle's first mail-in ballots are sent out today in North Carolina. Learn more…
4 Sep 2026 · 47 min
Kasie Hunt talks to legal experts as the jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial is sent home for the day after a tense exchange over the defense's request to remove a juror. Asked during the White House briefing when the Iran war might end, JD Vance says he "wouldn't call it a war." Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, who sits on the House Oversight Committee, discusses the committee's work with a USPS whistleblower and the latest in its Epstein probe. The Executive Editor of Ms. Magazine, Kathy Spillar, reflects on the passing of the publication's founder, Gloria Steinem. Learn more about your ad…
3 Sep 2026 · 47 min
The president prepares to host battleground Republicans for a dinner at the White House Rose Garden tonight after his political network launches its first midterm ads. The jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial remains deadlocked after five days of deliberations. MapQuest surges to number one on the app store after it refused to change Lake Ontario to "Lake America." Plus, Scott Jennings comments on whether Americans might see Sen. Mitch McConnell back on Capitol Hill soon, 80 days after his June hospitalization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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