
Sources: Senate will still hold vote to block DC crime bill
The Washington D.C. Council is attempting to withdraw a criminal justice bill which is headed for likely failure in the Senate. D.C. Council member Janeese Lewis George joins to discuss the D.C. Home Rule Act and reforming Washington D.C.’s criminal code. Plus, four Americans have been kidnapped in Mexico and now an international rescue effort has been launched to find them. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 Maalis 20231h 20min

U.S. announces another $400M aid package for Ukraine
The U.S. deploys another $400 million in military aid to Ukraine ahead of a likely Russian spring offensive. Can President Biden secure even more as Russians encircle the strategic town of Bakhmut? Plus, from prominent attorney to convict, the swift prison sentence for Alex Murdaugh after a jury took only a few hours to find him guilty of killing his wife and son. Also, Tennessee becomes the first in the nation to put new restrictions on drag performances. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 Maalis 202338min

Schumer on Murdoch’s election lies admission
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer joins to discuss Rupert Murdoch’s admission that Fox News hosts endorsed false stolen election claims. Plus, a plot to kill is foiled in Michigan as authorities arrest a man they say wanted to kill Jewish lawmakers. Also, after six weeks of testimony and more than 70 witnesses, the jury begins deliberation in the double murder trial for Alex Murdaugh. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 Maalis 202340min

Garland testifies for first time in front of divided Congress
Attorney General Merrick Garland was grilled on Capitol Hill today on a range of topics including classified documents, abortion, fentanyl, and rising crime. Also, a private plane came 565 feet from a JetBlue flight loaded with passengers at Boston Logan. Are these frightening encounters happening more often or just being reported more often? Plus, a deadly disease once thought to be eradicated is being passed from mother to child at alarming rates. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 Maalis 20231h 20min

Murdoch: some hosts “endorsed” election lies
Top Fox executive Rupert Murdoch under oath admitted election lies peddled on his network were simply a business decision saying “it is not red or blue, it is green.” What else did Murdoch admit? Plus, the fate of Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan rests with the Supreme Court. Also, Rep. Mike Gallagher and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi join to discuss decoupling China’s economy with the United States’ economy. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 Maalis 20231h 19min

U.S. Energy Department reports Covid-19 likely leaked from China lab
The U.S. Department of Energy concludes with “low confidence” that the origins of Covid-19 likely leaked from a lab in Wuhan, China. Plus, in East Palestine, Ohio, a new technique to track contaminated water amid growing concern from other cities who are taking in truckloads of contaminated soil. Also, Rupert Murdoch, the chairman of Fox Corporation, acknowledged in a deposition that some Fox News hosts endorsed false claims that the 2020 election was stolen. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 Helmi 20231h 21min

Update for February 23, 2023
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
24 Helmi 20231min

Alex Murdaugh cross-examined at his murder trial
Disgraced former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, who is on trail for the deaths of his wife and son, testified today in his own defense. Plus, the National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report on the train derailment in Ohio which caused toxic chemicals to spill into the area. The report said the event was “100% preventable” leaving questions about what solutions could have been made before the disaster. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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