The Lead with Jake Tapper podcast

The Lead with Jake Tapper

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.

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.

 

#1560

Lori Chavez-DeRemer to Step Down as Labor Secretary

A ceasefire with Iran is about to expire so will we see more strikes? Plus, an apology fro... more

34 mins Ago

1 HR 29 MINS

1:29:57

34 mins Ago


#1559

Trump: Iran Will Turn Over “Nuclear Dust”

Iranian sources dispute Trump’s claims that Iran has agreed to forfeit all of their “nucle... more

18 Apr 2026

1 HR 36 MINS

1:36:14

18 Apr 2026


#1558

Pope Leo: “Woe to Those Who Manipulate Religion”

President Trump claims the United States has a lot of agreement with Iran. Also, according... more

17 Apr 2026

1 HR 30 MINS

1:30:50

17 Apr 2026


#1557

British PM Refuses to Join Iran War

President Trump’s new threat against the chair of the Federal Reserve. Plus, a second inve... more

16 Apr 2026

1 HR 30 MINS

1:30:27

16 Apr 2026


#1556

How the War & U.S. Blockade Affect What We Buy

New criticism from President Trump as he takes issue with words from the Pope. Plus, two m... more

15 Apr 2026

1 HR 30 MINS

1:30:49

15 Apr 2026


#1555

U.S. Navy Blockades Iranian Ports After Peace Talks Collapse

President Trump’s wild explanation for a fake AI image depicting him as Jesus. Plus, Presi... more

14 Apr 2026

1 HR 33 MINS

1:33:02

14 Apr 2026


#1554

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Plummets to Record Low

President Trump’s new warning to Iran just one day ahead of peace talks set to begin tomor... more

11 Apr 2026

1 HR 23 MINS

1:23:54

11 Apr 2026


#1553

Melania Trump Calls on Congress to Hold Hearing for Epstein Victims

First lady Melania Trump delivers a surprise statement, saying the lies about her and Epst... more

10 Apr 2026

1 HR 29 MINS

1:29:09

10 Apr 2026


#1552

U.S.-Iran Ceasefire on Shaky Ground Amid Continued Attacks

The vice president is calling the two-week ceasefire between the US, Israel, and Iran frag... more

09 Apr 2026

1 HR 31 MINS

1:31:19

09 Apr 2026


#1551

Trump: Iranian Civilization “Will Die” if Deal Isn’t Made by 8PM ET

We are hours away from President Trump’s deadline for Iran to make a deal to reopen the St... more

08 Apr 2026

1 HR 36 MINS

1:36:09

08 Apr 2026


#1550

Trump to Iran: Strike Deal, or Bridges & Power Will Be “Decimated”

President Trump hosted a new conference today that lasted nearly 90 minutes in which he wo... more

07 Apr 2026

1 HR 35 MINS

1:35:05

07 Apr 2026


#1549

U.S. Searching for Crew Member After F-15 Downed in Iran

Iran’s military is now claiming that it has struck a second combat plane today. We bring y... more

04 Apr 2026

1 HR 31 MINS

1:31:18

04 Apr 2026


#1548

President Trump Fires Pam Bondi as Attorney General

Sources tell CNN that President Trump had a tough conversation with now former Attorney Ge... more

03 Apr 2026

1 HR 30 MINS

1:30:54

03 Apr 2026


#1547

AAA: CA Drivers Paying About $5.89 For Gas, Highest in U.S.

A brand new security alert for U.S. citizens in Saudi Arabia warns that hotels, American b... more

01 Apr 2026

1 HR 41 MINS

1:41:24

01 Apr 2026


#1546

Status Of Diplomatic Talks Uncertain Amid Trump’s Shifting Goals

In the fifth week of the war with Iran, the White House says its four to six week timeline... more

31 Mar 2026

1 HR 29 MINS

1:29:26

31 Mar 2026


#1545

TSA Workers Miss Second Full Paycheck As DHS Shutdown Drags On

Plans are set into motion to pay TSA workers in a matter of days after a record number of ... more

28 Mar 2026

1 HR 34 MINS

1:34:47

28 Mar 2026


#1544

Trump Admin. Pushing for New Investigation Into Letitia James

President Trump says he is granting Iran a new extension, pausing the  threatened strikes ... more

27 Mar 2026

1 HR 29 MINS

1:29:19

27 Mar 2026


#1543

Sources: Iran Laying Traps For Potential U.S. Attack On Kharg Island

Sources say Iran is planting mines on Kharg Island before US troops possibly land there. W... more

26 Mar 2026

1 HR 29 MINS

1:29:42

26 Mar 2026


#1542

Talks To Fund DHS Ramp Up As Airport Lines Grow More Unpredictable

The NTSB reveals new details about the fire truck that crashed with an Air Canada flight c... more

25 Mar 2026

1 HR 30 MINS

1:30:09

25 Mar 2026


#1541

Iran Denies Talks With U.S. As Trump Claims “Points Of Agreement”

New footage shows when an Air Canada plane collided with a firetruck on the runway leaving... more

24 Mar 2026

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:10

24 Mar 2026