When political spectacles abound, how can the media focus on the substance and avoid the clickbait? And is there a market left for nonpartisan cable news? Chief Washington Correspondent and Anchor of The Lead Jake Tapper joins us to discuss these questions, and his new book, All the Demons Are Here, a Post-Watergate thriller with inspiration from Trump, Murd ... Show More
Aug 6
Can Data Centers Be Done Right?
As the AI boom fuels a massive data-center buildout, communities across the country are pushing back. Kara speaks with environmental activist and consumer advocate Erin Brockovich, Utah climate scientist Logan Mitchell, Virginia organizer Elena Schlossberg and Lansing, Mich., May ... Show More
1h 11m
May 2025
Jake Tapper Knew?! The Book Deal Bombshell & Annabelle’s American Horror Tour
Meghan and Miranda get into the messy truth behind Jake Tapper’s Biden book bombshell. What did he know, when did he know it, and why did he wait to cash in? They unpack the gross optics of journalists profiting off stories they sat on, and how it’s eroding public trust. Puck’s C ... Show More
1h 10m
Jul 2023
Media Tumult, Masculinity, Failure, and Fatherhood — with Jake Tapper
Jake Tapper, CNN’s chief Washington correspondent and host of the weekday television news show “The Lead,” joins Scott to discuss his latest book, “All The Demons Are Here,” along with his thoughts on the current media landscape and the upcoming presidential election. We also hea ... Show More
54m 11s
Nov 2025
Jake Tapper on ‘Race Against Terror’
Larry sits down with CNN anchor and bestselling author Jake Tapper to discuss his new book, 'Race Against Terror: Chasing an Al Qaeda Killer at the Dawn of the Forever War.' The two explore America’s evolving response to terrorism, the pursuit and prosecution of terrorists, and w ... Show More
1 h
May 2025
"Worse Than Watergate" Jake Tapper Interview + Biden Cover-Up Debate
'Original Sin' by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson is the controversial new book on the cover-up of Joe Biden's cognitive decline by the Democratic Party, the White House and the Biden family themselves. It may be a bestseller, but has attracted much backlash, with the co-authors be ... Show More
1h 11m
Aug 2018
From the Archives: Jake Tapper - August 29, 2018
Jake Tapper, host of "The Lead" on CNN, discusses President Trump's hostility toward the media and willingness to dismiss any facts that might reflect poorly on him.
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13m 26s
Sep 2021
September 19, 2021: 'Lie, rinse, and repeat' is GOP media's specialty; new revelations from 'Peril;' will Facebook Files revelations spur any real change?
Plus... why the phrase 'do your own research' is hurting America's Covid response; the rise of 'digital detectives' during missing persons cases; did the media overreact to 'Justice for J6' rally? Rep. Adam Smith, Mary Trump, Renee DiResta and Yael Eisenstat, Evan Osnos, and Davi ... Show More
44m 15s