Trump Makes High-Stakes Middle East Visit

The White House announced a new release of oil from the nation’s stockpile. But, is it enough to make a dent in gas prices and for the president to put the brakes on predicted Republican gains in the midterms? Then, Vladimir Putin declared martial law in Ukrainian territory that Russia illegally annexed. Also, as inflation concerns continue and consumer prices increase, taxes could potentially go down. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Okt 202241min

First, we take a look at drones with exclusive access to the weapons changing the landscape of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Then, President Biden pledges that if Democrats can keep control of congress, an abortion rights law will be on the books. Plus, a look at the ongoing demonstrations in Iran and the government’s response. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Okt 202240min

With just over three weeks to go to the midterms, early voting begins in a key state that the entire country is watching. Plus, Kyiv comes under attack from kamikaze drones that Ukraine says Russia is getting from Iran. Also, Sen. Elizabeth Warren joins to discuss Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan and the economy. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Okt 202240min

Trump gives the January 6th committee an ear full as the panel tries to legally compel the former president to testify. But, he never addresses the million dollar question. Plus, debate night in one of the most competitive Senate races in the country as Walker and Warnock square off in Georgia. Also, CNN is on the record with one of the three jurors who voted against the death penalty for the gunman behind the Parkland massacre. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Okt 202240min

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

13 Okt 20221min

A Connecticut jury has awarded nearly $1 billion in damages to Sandy hook families in the defamation case brought against Alex Jones. Also, seven people were killed in Russian strikes on a busy market in Ukraine in a third straight day of missile assaults. Plus, Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins to discuss why the January 6th select committee will argue that Trump is a threat to democracy. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Okt 202240min

Russia bombards Ukraine for a second straight day as President Biden calls Putin a “rational actor” who misjudged his ability to invade Ukraine. Also, new warnings of a recession as top economists predict exactly when the downturn will hit. Plus, the DOJ has urged the Supreme Court to reject Trump’s request to intervene in the dispute over documents seized at Mar-a-Lago. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Okt 202240min

A wave of terror emerges in Ukraine as a series of deadly strikes take out bridges and targets infrastructure. Plus, a Los Angeles council president resigns from part of her job after a recording leaks of her making racist remarks. Also, a new study suggests the benefits of colonoscopies for cancer screenings may be overestimated. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Okt 202240min