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The Lead with Jake Tapper

The Lead with Jake Tapper

CNN Podcasts

News

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.

Episodes

Top U.S. Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War

Top U.S. Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War

Trump’s National Counterterrorism Center director resigned from his post today after saying that Iran posed no imminent threat to the United States. This and the latest in Trump’s war in Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1h 30min•Mar 18, 2026
Cuba’s Power System Suffers Total Collapse

Cuba’s Power System Suffers Total Collapse

After weeks of a United States oil blockade, Cuba’s electric grid suffered a total collapse. Also, as the war with Iran enters its third week, President Trump is criticizing US allies who say they do not want to be pulled into the conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1h 30min•Mar 17, 2026
Judge Blocks Subpoenas In Jerome Powell Investigation

Judge Blocks Subpoenas In Jerome Powell Investigation

A federal judge just blocked subpoenas in the DOJ’s investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Plus, Iran ramps up strikes against ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1h 39min•Mar 14, 2026
Iran’s New Supreme Leader Issues First Purported Message

Iran’s New Supreme Leader Issues First Purported Message

Iran warns the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as a tool of pressure against the West amidst the ongoing war. Plus, two attacks on American soil today. One at Old Dominion University that the FBI now says is being investigated as act of terrorism inspired by ISIS. Another attack at a Detroit area synagogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1h 43min•Mar 13, 2026
Israel Says It Has Begun “Large-Scale” Strikes In Beirut Suburbs

Israel Says It Has Begun “Large-Scale” Strikes In Beirut Suburbs

Projectiles hit four commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the key waterway where global oil traffic has been brought to a standstill by Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1h 29min•Mar 12, 2026
Pentagon: About 140 U.S. Service Members Wounded In Iran War

Pentagon: About 140 U.S. Service Members Wounded In Iran War

The United States has hit ten inactive mine laying boats near the Strait of Hormuz according to President Trump. This as Iran’s chokehold of the straight is becoming more dire by the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1h 29min•Mar 11, 2026
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