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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
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  • Trump Announces 50% Tariffs On Imported Steel

    Trump Announces 50% Tariffs On Imported Steel
    May 31 2025
    Elon Musk exits the White House on the same day as a damning report on his alleged drug use. Plus, President Trump is in Pennsylvania touting a deal that aims to keep steel jobs in the United States. Also, updates on the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Appeals Court Pauses Ruling That Blocked Trump’s Tariffs

    Appeals Court Pauses Ruling That Blocked Trump’s Tariffs
    May 30 2025
    Trump’s trade war is back on for now after two prior courts briefly shut it down. The issue is on a fast track to the Supreme Court as the Trump White House attacks the judges who ruled against the President. Plus, a tone of defiance at Harvard University commencement ceremony today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Trump Pardons Former Congressman Michael Grimm

    Trump Pardons Former Congressman Michael Grimm
    May 29 2025
    Between pardons from prison to government jobs, President Trump extends a pattern of favor to folks who have long pledged their loyalty and today Trump says he is considering yet another favor. Plus, President Trump’s timeline to see if Vladimir Putin is serious about peace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 26 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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