The Lead with Jake Tapper

Latest Episodes:

China warns of retaliation as Taiwan’s president meets with McCarthy Apr 05, 2023

Show notes

In the face of threats, Speaker McCarthy and the president of Taiwan defiantly meet as Beijing warns the Chinese government will fight back. Plus, one day after Donald Trump’s arrest and arraignment in New York, there are new developments in the federal case investigating him. Also, Mike Pence has decided not to appeal his a federal court ruling ordering him to testify, potentially setting up a historic testimony before the special counsel.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Update for April 4, 2023 Apr 04, 2023

Show notes

There is no new episode of The Lead showcast. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and showcasts at cnn.com/audio.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Security ramps up in New York ahead of Trump’s arraignment Apr 03, 2023

Show notes

In the historic and unprecedented indictment of former President Donald Trump, the former president landed in New York and is expected to voluntarily surrender. Sources tell CNN that the former president faces more than 30 counts related to business fraud. Plus, growing concerns about a popular shopping app which some experts say spies on the users’ phone, reading private messages and monitoring other apps.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources: Trump to be arraigned in NY on Tuesday Mar 31, 2023

Show notes

Donald Trump says the judge overseeing his indictment hates him. According to sources, Trump’s arraignment is set for Tuesday and now a look at the security required for this unprecedented event. Plus, 30 news organizations come to the defense of an American journalist detained in Russia. A friend of that reporter joins. Also, from the midwest to the south are confirmed tornados with the governor of Kentucky saying tonight’s forecast is the worst he’s ever seen.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

White House condemns Russia for detaining WSJ journalist Mar 30, 2023

Show notes

For the first time since the Cold War, Russia arrests an American journalist, accusing him of being a spy trying to steal state secrets.

Plus: The tragic news that nine servicemembers are killed when two Blackhawk helicopters crash during a training mission.

And: From paper tossing to hallway shouting, in-your-face debates are getting heated on the Hill.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police: no evidence Nashville shooter had issues with school Mar 29, 2023

Show notes

Metro Nashville Police Chief John Drake says they have yet to uncover any specific problems at the Nashville school shooter’s school, work, or home. This as we learned investigators believe Audrey Hale had some kind of weapons training before gunning down three nine-year-olds and three adults. Plus, a stunning new filing in the Dominion lawsuit against Fox News. Newly revealed emails show Fox News chief executive told staff not to fact check Trump’s election lies because it was “bad for business.” Also, a Florida school district is reviewing a 1998 Disney movie about Ruby Bridges integrating a New Orleans school. The movie screenwriter joins to discuss.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nashville PD release body cam video as officers approach shooter Mar 28, 2023

Show notes

Newly released footage shows the moments when police enter the Nashville school where three children and three adults were killed. This as we learn that the attacker purchased seven different guns from five different gun shops. What will it take for lawmakers to address the number one killer of American children? Plus, executive privilege cannot shield former Vice President Mike Pence as he is ordered to testify before the grand jury investigating January 6th.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nashville PD: female shooter kills 3 children, 3 adults at school Mar 27, 2023

Show notes

3 children and 3 adult victims have been killed in a mass shooting in Nashville, Tennessee. Plus, uproar in Israel as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to a protest that brought his country to a standstill, postponing a major vote to overhaul the judicial system. Also, bottled is hard to come by in Philadelphia after city officials send mixed messages about the safety of their tap water.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Judge orders top Trump aides to testify in Jan. 6 probe Mar 24, 2023

Show notes

A judge has rejected claims of executive privilege in the criminal investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Now at least eight former top Trump White House aides including Mark Meadows, Stephen Miller, and Dan Scavino all must testify. Plus, a barrage of rockets target a U.S. base in Syria. Plus, Russian troops regroup after steep losses in a key city in Ukraine. Then, a live press conference with President Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump mocks calls for supporters to be “peaceful” Mar 23, 2023

Show notes

As New York prosecutors weigh indicting Donald Trump, the former president belittles keeping protests peaceful. Then, Secretary of State Antony Blinken faces a subpoena threat as lawmakers order him to turn over documents related to the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Also, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) of the Foreign Relations Committee joins to discuss Xi-Putin talks producing no meaningful path forward on Ukraine. Plus, the CEO of TikTok is called before Congress to answer how much data from users the Chinese government can access.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected