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The Lead with Jake Tapper

The Lead with Jake Tapper

By: CNN
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 CNN's lead DC anchor and chief Washington correspondent, Jake Tapper, hosts this two-hour long weekday afternoon program, with headlines from around the country and the world, the top stories in national and international news, politics, health, money, the environment, sports and popular culture. The Lead also concentrates on bringing stories that aren't found on front pages—buried leads—to the forefront.2023 CNN Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Tomorrow: Trump Meets Putin In Push For Ukraine Deal

    Tomorrow: Trump Meets Putin In Push For Ukraine Deal
    Aug 15 2025
    In less than 24 hours, a major summit between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will take place in Alaska. President Trump believes he can deliver a deal in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and says that both sides are ready to make peace. He is also teasing a second meeting which would include Ukraine’s President Zelensky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Trump: Could Arrange Putin-Zelensky Meeting If Summit Goes Well

    Trump: Could Arrange Putin-Zelensky Meeting If Summit Goes Well
    Aug 14 2025
    Just days before his face-to-face with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump is getting an earful from European leaders as Russia makes more territorial gains in Ukraine. Plus, President Trump makes a surprise announcement about the upcoming Kenny Center honors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Hundreds Of Officers And Agents Deployed To DC

    Hundreds Of Officers And Agents Deployed To DC
    Aug 13 2025
    Nearly 1,000 federal agents and officers are on the streets of Washington DC as CNN gets community reaction about the visible presence of this temporary federal takeover. Plus, investigators are revealing new details about the shooting at the CDC in Atlanta last Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins
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