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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 Daily Politics & Government
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  • 570+ Dead, 2,500 Missing in Nepal-China Flood

    570+ Dead, 2,500 Missing in Nepal-China Flood
    Aug 29 2026
    Town after town buried in thick mud in Nepal and the formation of a second lake is raising fears of more flooding. Plus, President Trump with a new proposition for US ranchers. Can he win back farmers who criticized his plan to import foreign beef? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Trump Signs Order Renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America”

    Trump Signs Order Renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America”
    Aug 28 2026
    President Trump claims Canada is ripping off the United States. So, on top of the tariffs Trump is formally changing the name of Lake Ontario. Plus, CNN is in Nepal where crews are searching for those missing after catastrophic flooding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Unstoppable Floodwaters in Nepal & China Kill more than 150 People

    Unstoppable Floodwaters in Nepal & China Kill more than 150 People
    Aug 27 2026
    A massive wall of water swept through valleys and towns along the Nepal and China border with deadly consequences. An urgent search is now underway for those killed, injured, or still missing after the torrent of flash floods and mudslides tore through the region. 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.

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