The Lead with Jake Tapper

The Lead with Jake Tapper

CNN Podcasts

3512 - Philadelphia Declares Heat Health Emergency, Shortens July 4 Parade
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.
3512 - Philadelphia Declares Heat Health Emergency, Shortens July 4 Parade
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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

3512-

Philadelphia Declares Heat Health Emergency, Shortens July 4 Parade

03 Jul 2026
3511-

Trump Takes First Flight on Qatari-Gifted Air Force One

02 Jul 2026
3510-

Supreme Court: States May Ban Trans Athletes in Sports for Girls

01 Jul 2026
3509-

Supreme Court: Trump Can Fire FTC Commissioner but Not Fed Gov.

30 Jun 2026
3508-

Death Toll in  Venezuela, Now Closer to 1,000

27 Jun 2026