Trump says he’s leaving hospital tonight as he downplays COVID; Brand new CNN polls on Trump’s handling of coronavirus; Biden campaigning in Florida today after negative tests; Coronavirus cases rising across the country;

First: For the first time since the start of Russia's war, Ukraine will be getting an aid package from the US that includes cluster munitions - bombs that are banned by most countries. President Biden gave CNN an exclusive interview where he tried to defend that controversial decision.  Then: The special counsel zeroes in on an Oval Office meeting during Donald Trump's final days in office, a meeting described as nuts. We bring you exclusive CNN reporting on what it tells us about the investigation into that January 6 investigation and a possible third indictment of Mr. Trump.  Plus: He survived the Taliban and decades of war working as an interpreter in Afghanistan only to be shot and killed while driving a lift in the United States. The latest on the search for suspects.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Jul 20231h 20min

First: Walt Nauta, the Trump aide who allegedly hid boxes of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago before the FBI arrived pleads not guilty, despite the Justice Department saying he was caught on surveillance video hiding those very boxes. 2024 Republican presidential challenger Chris Christie joins the show to discuss.  Plus: The Kremlin sends in their officers to sniff out Wagner mercenary group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin in St. Petersburg, Russia. They find guns, cash, gold and even wigs.  And: Federal charges are brought against the man prosecutors say had weapons outside the Obama's DC home. Did a social media post from Donald Trump provide him with the Obama's home address?  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Jul 20231h 18min

First: Lab tests confirm a baggy of white powder found just steps from the West Wing Sunday was filled with cocaine. Now the question is: Who dropped it and set off a hazmat evacuation.  Then: Gun violence in America reaches a new level of horror, with 356 mass shootings so far this year ... a stunning 15 of them just this past holiday weekend. We explore why these tragic shootings always seem to spike in the summer months and what can be done about it.  Plus: A federal judge slaps the Biden administration with new restrictions on social media, ruling it cannot decide what is and is not misinformation.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Jul 20231h 20min

First: From iowa to New Hampshire to the White House, 2024 presidential candidates hit parades, kissed babies, and tried to make their case face to face with voters ... with one notable exception.  Plus: Three more mass shootings in Texas, Indiana and Philadelphia are the latest sites of a uniquely American tragedy.  And: Hidden cameras in the women's locker room exposed a troubling pattern of sexism and abuse. In this case, it was the police behind the offense.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Jul 202340min

Today on The Lead: CNN is on the front lines, where Ukraine's fight for freedom is in the trenches. Meanwhile, the CIA director says why he thinks instability in Moscow is creating a unique moment. Then, a holiday block party in Baltimore turns tragic. Now the hunt is on for shooters who opened fire, killing two and injuring nearly 30 others. Plus, can cows help curb the climate crisis? You might have heard their possible gas problems, but this time cattle may be eating their way to a solution.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Jul 202340min

40 million Americans will not get the student loan forgiveness President Biden promised them after the Supreme Court rejects his plan. Then, a look at the future of anti-discrimination laws after a key ruling on LGBTQ rights and freedom of speech involving a wedding website designer and the state of Colorado. Plus, a look at traveling this upcoming holiday weekend.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 Jun 202345min

The Supreme Court rejects race-based affirmative action in college admissions in a landmark decision. One of the attorneys that argued in support of affirmative action before the court joins to discuss. Plus, documents shared exclusively with CNN show a Russian general, whose whereabouts is currently unknown, was a secret VIP member of the Wagner mercenary group. Also, Mike Pence sits down with Erin Burnett in Ukraine during his surprise trip.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Jun 202340min

Investigators from the special counsel’s office are in Atlanta to interview Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger about Donald Trump’s alleged interference in the 2020 election. Plus, Vladimir Putin is greeted by a swarm of supporters during a rare surprise crowd appearance. This comes hours after the reported target of Prigozhin’s failed Russian revolt is revealed. Also, giant pieces of the destroyed Titan submersible are recovered and are now above the surface.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Jun 202340min