The Lead with Jake Tapper

The Lead with Jake Tapper

CNN Podcasts

3436 - Top U.S. Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War
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.
3436 - Top U.S. Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War
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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.

Episodes

3436-

Top U.S. Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War

Wed, 18 Mar 2026
3435-

Cuba’s Power System Suffers Total Collapse

Tue, 17 Mar 2026
3434-

Judge Blocks Subpoenas In Jerome Powell Investigation

Sat, 14 Mar 2026
3433-

Iran’s New Supreme Leader Issues First Purported Message

Fri, 13 Mar 2026
3432-

Israel Says It Has Begun “Large-Scale” Strikes In Beirut Suburbs

Thu, 12 Mar 2026