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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
  • Police: Three Adults Killed in San Diego Mosque Shooting

    Police: Three Adults Killed in San Diego Mosque Shooting
    May 19 2026
    Authorities in San Diego provide updates on a deadly shooting at the largest mosque in San Diego. This as a source tells CNN a security guard was among the three victims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Trump Won’t Commit to Taiwan Arms Sale

    Trump Won’t Commit to Taiwan Arms Sale
    May 16 2026
    President Trump reveals his thoughts on the Reagan-era commitment to Taiwan making it sound less like an ironclad promise and more like ancient history. A look at Trump’s recent talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as he heads back to DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Xi Hails New Era in U.S.-China Relations But Warns Trump on Taiwan

    Xi Hails New Era in U.S.-China Relations But Warns Trump on Taiwan
    May 15 2026
    Xi Jinping makes clear that the United States will pay a price for any interference in Taiwan. Hear what President Trump said ahead of his final meeting at the U.S.-China summit. Plus a CNN exclusive, a top ethics attorney told acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Trump’s former private attorney, to recuse himself from legal cases that involve the president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 31 mins
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