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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.2023 CNN Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Hamas Submits “Positive Response” To Ceasefire In Major Step

    Hamas Submits “Positive Response” To Ceasefire In Major Step
    Jul 4 2025
    Of the 50 Israeli hostages remaining in Gaza, the proposal calls for the release of 10 living hostages and 18 deceased during the ceasefire. On the first day of the ceasefire, Hamas would release eight living hostages in exchange for an unspecified number of Palestinian prisoners and detainees. Following the release, Israel would withdraw from parts of northern Gaza, and the two sides would begin negotiations toward a permanent ceasefire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • House Passes Trump Megabill Despite Concerns Over Medicaid Cuts

    House Passes Trump Megabill Despite Concerns Over Medicaid Cuts
    Jul 4 2025
    After hours of debate and last minute deals, House Republicans pass their massive agenda bill. What did GOP leaders promise holdouts to get this across the finish line? Plus, a report on the intersection between artificial intelligence and reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Judge Denies Bail, Cites Combs’ Violence Towards Former Girlfriends

    Judge Denies Bail, Cites Combs’ Violence Towards Former Girlfriends
    Jul 3 2025
    Sean “Diddy” Combs, the music mogul, will remain behind bars until his sentencing, a judge ruled today. This after a jury found Combs not guilty on the three most serious charges against him. The jury did convict Combs on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 32 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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