The Lead with Jake Tapper

Markets tank amid Coronavirus fears & oil pries fight; trading briefly halted during wild day on wall street; Dow plunges 2,000+ points, Wall St. suffers historic losses; Oil prices suffer worst crash since 1991; New CNN polls on Coronavirus outbreak, Trump's handling of crisis; California docks cruise ship with 21 virus cases ; Cruise passengers to be quarantined at bases across U.S.; More than 600 confirmed Coronavirus case in the U.S.; Most U.S Deaths from Coronavirus involved patients 70 and older; Dr. Fauci to high-risk travels: "don't get on a cruise ship"; State governments ask thousands to self-quarantine; Missouri patent's family breaks quarantine, attends school dance; Coronavirus cases now in more than 100 countries and territories; Four COP lawmakers self-quarantine after CPAC attendee tests positive for coronavirus; Trump's advisers urge him to take a more serious stance as Cornavirus spreads; Trump downplays virus threat, accuses dems of playing politics; At least 26 dead, 600+ confirmed cases across 35 states & DC; Booker & Harris to campaign with Biden in Michigan tonight; Booker dismisses allegations the democratic establishment is ganging up on Sanders; Sanders looks to Michigan to regain momentum in race; Six states vote tomorrow, Biden & Sanders focus on biggest delegate prize of MichiganTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Mar 202042min

Sources: Trump receiving conflicting info from outside friends; Trump: "Very few" cases in the U.S. compared to other countries; Sources: WH Officials worry top expert's statements on severity of the outbreak could anger Trump; Top Health Official: Millions of testing kits needed ASAP; Outbreak spreading to at least 21 states, 250+ infected; Thousands self-quarantine in CA, NY, & across U.S.; Health experts urge people over 60 to reconsider usual activities; Stocks close lower as Wall Street ends whirlwind week; Unemployment report strong but stock market continues to slide; Michigan emerges as next key battle for Biden, Sanders; Trump & Sanders attack Biden over Social Security, Medicare; Sanders plans Michigan blitz ahead of Tuesday's primary; Warren: "Why would I owe anybody an endorsement?"; President tours CDC amid coronavirus concerns; SXSW Festival canceled amid coronavirus concerns;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Mar 202039min

Dow plunges, nearly wiping out Wednesday's gain; Warren: If you say there was sexism in this race, "everyone says whiner"; Sanders, Biden praise Warren after she drops out of race; Sen. Romney criticizes GOP efforts to investigate Burisma; Sanders says political establishment is "working frantically to defeat us"; Trump says he'll make Burisma a 'major' campaign issue; Trump disputes W.H.O. on virus death rate, citing his "hunch"; Trump's comments on coronavirus add to confusion; Coronavirus spreading across 17 states, 200+ infected; Cruise ship docks off California coast over virus fears; At least 12 confirmed deaths in U.S. from coronavirus outbreak; Pence: Gets first-hand look at supplies to combat coronavirus; Pence: Not enough coronavirus tests exist to meet demand; Airlines, big tech take action to reduce risk of coronavirus; Airlines reduce flights, big tech companies restrict employee travel to stop spread of coronavirus; Jared Kushner sells shares worth $25-$50 million in company benefiting from Trump's tax overhaul; Trump refutes top health officials on coronavirus just weeks after downplaying traumatic brain injuries; Trump's downplaying of troops' traumatic brain injuries renews grief for some military families & vets;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Mar 202040min

CNN projects Biden wins Maine, further extending delegate lead; Sources: Warren assessing path forward in 2020 race; Results so far show Sanders' support has shrunk since 2016; Soon: Pence gives coronavirus briefing amid testing confusion; United Airlines cutting U.S. flights amid coronavirus crisis; Sen. Schumer accused of threatening Kavanaugh, Supreme Court takes up first big abortion case of Trump era; Gorsuch for saying "you will pay the price" amid abortion case; Dozens still missing after tornadoes kill at least 24 in TennesseeTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Mar 202039min

DOW soars 1,200+ points after worst week since 2008; Klobuchar campaign: "this is a moment of unity"; 2020 Dems hit Bloomberg for his prior record as a republican; Bloomberg: I have no plans to drop out of the race; Bloomberg: my time as mayor was the best for New York City; Azar: U.S. is "radically" expanding coronavirus testing; U.S. surgeon general: you can raise your risk of coronavirus by improperly wearing a mask; Trump contradicts top disease expert, says vaccines are moving along "very quickly"; Trump eyeing new travel restrictions to stop coronavirus spread; Bombing in Afghanistan kills three after trump admin sins landmark peace deal with Taliban; Joint chiefs chairman: despite deal, don't expect all violence in Afghanistan to end; Trump reiterates plans to personally meet with leaders of the TalibanTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Mar 202037min

Global markets lose trillions in value over past week; Fed char: coronavirus poses "evolving risk" to economic activity; WHO: coronavirus spread & impact risk are "very high"; World Health officials warn of "pandemic potential"; CDC: hope to have every state & local health dept. testing for coronavirus by the end of next week; Up to 100 health workers exposed to CA coronavirus patient; Mulvaney, Donald Trump Junior suggest media and democrats using coronavirus to hurt Trump; Mulvaney: media covered impeachment "hoax of the day" instead of Trump admin's early response to virus; GOP rep: "everyone is scrambling for information" on virus; Dem rep: U.S. not prepared for coronavirus on multiple levels; HHS whistleblower: U.S. workers did not receive proper training, protective gear when receiving China evacuees; In 2016 Sanders wanted superdelegates to overrule voters, now he wants to avoid it; GOP lawmakers express fears about U.S. deal with Taliban; GOP letter: Taliban is a terror group & peace deal could undermine Afghan government; Afghan gov: deal with Taliban could be terrorist victory; Pompeo spars with democrat over Trump's brain injury comments;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Feb 202040min

Dow drops 1,000+ points, closes in red every day this week; Goldman Sachs predicts no earnings from U.S. companies in 2020 due to coronavirus, say it could lead to recession; Health Officials: First coronavirus case of "unknown origin" reported; Trump contradicts health officials, says it's not inevitable coronavirus will spread here in U.S.; Sources: Pence will take lead on public statements, all Admin Health Officials must get VP office sign off; Market slide continues amid fear of coronavirus spreading; VP Pence under fire for handling of HIV crisis in Indiana & past claim that smoking does not kill; CA Gov: 8,400 people currently being monitored for coronavirus; CA Gov: California has shortage of coronavirus test kits; Trump contradicts CDC warning of "inevitable" coronavirus spread in U.S.; Trump shocked at how many people die of flu each year; In 2014 Trump politicized ebola to attack Dems before midterms; Sanders to critics who say he's too polarizing: Don't tell me I can't beat Trump; Pelosi: Democrats are about "unity, unity, unity" and will support whoever is the nominee; Rahm Emanuel's take on Democrats running to replace Trump; Sanders points to momentum in SC as he fights for upset; Bloomberg releases new details about his heart health, calls on Sanders to do the same; Biden: No evidence Sanders can turn out voters like Obama did; FMR VP says he had to find purpose after losing son Beau; Ahead of primary, Biden leads with wide margin in new SC poll; New SC poll: Biden holds 20-point lead over Sanders; Wash Post: Whistleblower claims U.S. workers assisted coronavirus evacuees without proper protective gear;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Feb 202040min

Trump news conference on coronavirus at 6:30p; CDC: Coronavirus could cause "severe disruption" in U.S.; U.S. military restricts travel to South Korea over coronavirus concerns; World Health Org: more new coronavirus cases today outside of China than inside; Biden nabs major SC endorsement from top Dem James Clyburn; 2020 Democrats attack Sanders, say he could hurt Dems in other Senate & House races; Sources: Trump considers czar to combat coronavirus in U.S.; Sources: Trump frustrated with Health and Human Services Secy Azar over coronavirus response; Fears over election security grow as Trump remains undecided on permanent intel chief; Schumer: new acting intel chief has "little to no relevant" experience except for being a Trump loyalistTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Feb 202039min