The Lead with Jake Tapper

Donald Trump is on a 2024 campaign of vengeance and vile remarks vowing to root out his political opponents and leveling everyone against him as vermin while making some extreme plans to round up every undocumented immigrant and put them in camps. Plus, former Trump attorney Michael Cohen joins to discuss Donald Trump Jr. finishing up his testimony in the New York civil fraud trial. Also, our correspondents on the ground provide the latest updates on the Isreal-Hamas war.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Marras 20231h 23min

A global outcry sounds over the civilian deaths in Gaza. America’s top diplomat, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, said far too many Palestinians have been killed. This as we learn about warnings from other American envoys in Arab countries. Plus, sources are telling CNN the FBI has seized the phones of New York City Mayor Eric Adams as an investigation heats up into possible illegal campaign contributions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Marras 202342min

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin says he won’t seek re-eleciton, but will he run for higher office? Plus, a plumber, a maid, and even a chauffeur may be among the names of people who may be a witness in the criminal case against former President Trump. Also, Kevin McCarthy sits down for an exclusive interview with CNN one month after his fall as speaker of the House.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Marras 202342min

“Democracy won and MAGA lost” according to President Biden after big wins for Democrats including Ohio voters approving a constitutional right to an abortion and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear winning reelection. Plus, for the very first time in American history, the daughter of a former president of the United States has been forced to testify as a witness in a case against her father.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Marras 20231h 23min

Tonight’s The Lead showcast has been pre-empted by breaking news coverage of election day in America. For recent news updates, be sure to visit CNN’s ‘5 Things’ at: edition.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/5-Things Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Marras 20231min

A historic and contentious day in court court has just come to a close after Donald Trump spent the day on the stand in New York repeatedly clashing with the judge, the very person who will decide how much the Trumps must pay after having been found liable for fraud. Plus, the Palestinian Ministry of Health says more than 10,000 deaths have taken place in Gaza since Israeli launched its military offensive nearly a month ago.  For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Marras 20231h 22min

Israel has just claimed responsibility for an attack outside a hospital in Gaza City. Footage shows multiple people dead and injured people on the ground near the Al Shifa Hospital which is Gaza’s largest medical facility. Also, the military leader of Hezbollah spoke on Friday to warn that clashes at the Israel-Lebanon border have a possibility of escalating into a broader Middle East conflict.  For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Marras 202342min

Tonight’s The Lead showcast has been pre-empted by breaking news coverage of the Isreal-Hamas war. For recent news updates, be sure to visit CNN’s ‘5 Things’ at: edition.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/5-Things Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Marras 20231min