The Lead with Jake Tapper

Making their debut in the biggest city in the must-win state of Pennsylvania, Kamala Harris and her newly selected running mate Gov. Tim Walz are expected to speak at a highly anticipated campaign event in Philadelphia. Our experts break down the latest in the 2024 race as the Democratic ticket takes form.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Elo 20241h 6min

The Dow opened more than a thousand points lower after Friday’s unexpected jump in unemployment. The market is fueling fears of a recession while some economists say some investors are overreacting and that the economy is fine. Plus, Kamala Harris’ search for a running mate is now in its final hours. We take a look at the final contenders.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Elo 20241h 24min

United States stock markets sink after a significant day for economic news, triggering fears the market is slowing too quickly and could spiral into a recession. This as the Democratic National Committee says Kamala Harris has earned enough delegate votes to become the Democratic presidential nominee.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Elo 20241h 23min

Detained Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan are just hours away from landing in the United States where the president and vice president will greet them as they walk off the plane and back onto American soil. It was the largest swap of people since the Cold War -- 24 people from 7 countries.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Elo 202443min

Donald Trump sat down for a combative Q&A and questioned the racial identity of Kamala Harris at the National Association of Black Journalists convention. Plus, the political head of Hamas was assassinated on Iranian soil hours after a top Hezbollah commander was killed in Lebanon. How will all of this impact ceasefire negotiations in the Middle East?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Elo 20241h 24min

Vice President Kamala Harris is about to hold a rally in the battleground state of Georgia. This as CNN learns that Harris’ VP pick could be joining her on the campaign trail as soon as next week. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins to discuss the state of the 2024 race. Also, the Israeli military conducts what they say is a targeted strike against a key Hezbollah commander in Beirut.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31 Heinä 20241h 23min

The 2024 presidential race is now under the 100 day mark. The full-throated political attacks are almost non-stop as Donald Trump lays the groundwork to accuse the Democrats of cheating, just as he falsely accused them in 2016 and 2020. Plus, a new investigation into the assassination attempt of Donald Trump.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 Heinä 20241h 33min

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with former President Trump in Florida Friday and the Harris team rejects Israel’s idea that the vice president’s comment could harm ceasefire talks. Plus, coordinated attacks of “arson” and “sabotage” hit France’s rail system, impacting millions of travelers over the weekend, coinciding with the start of the Olympics in France.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Heinä 20241h 21min