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The Lead with Jake Tapper

The Lead with Jake Tapper

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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.2015-2026 CNN Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Talks To Fund DHS Ramp Up As Airport Lines Grow More Unpredictable

    Talks To Fund DHS Ramp Up As Airport Lines Grow More Unpredictable
    Mar 25 2026
    The NTSB reveals new details about the fire truck that crashed with an Air Canada flight coming in for landing. Our aviation experts join with their analysis. Plus, the puzzling gift President Trump claims he received from Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Iran Denies Talks With U.S. As Trump Claims “Points Of Agreement”

    Iran Denies Talks With U.S. As Trump Claims “Points Of Agreement”
    Mar 24 2026
    New footage shows when an Air Canada plane collided with a firetruck on the runway leaving two pilots dead. Plus, ICE agents are now at 14 US airports as TSA workers call out or even quit. Also, President Trump claims the US has 15 points of agreement with Iran that could end the war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Sources: Pentagon Considering Ground Troops To Take Kharg Island

    Sources: Pentagon Considering Ground Troops To Take Kharg Island
    Mar 21 2026
    TSA workers are calling out of work at near record levels causing massively long airport lines and it’s about to get much worse. Plus, the Pentagon is weighing deploying ground troops to Iran’s Kharg Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 31 mins
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For a long while, I thought that of Rachel Maddow until she switched from being a 5 star Jouralist into being a Carny Preacher.

I hope MSNBC keeps Jake Tapper for a long while and releases Rachel from her latest contract renewal asap as it's become obvious that she's no longer interested in being a True journalist.

Best current MSNBC News commentator

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