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The Arena with Kasie Hunt

The Arena with Kasie Hunt

CNN Podcasts 275 episodes Latest Jun 3, 2026

Kasie Hunt brings key players into the arena for sharp analysis and panel discussion on the latest news in politics and culture.

Episodes

Trump Claims Iran Agreement Could Be Signed in Coming Days Jun 12, 2026 3059 President Trump claims that a deal to end the war with Iran could be signed in the coming days. Republican Senator John Kennedy and Democratic Senator Chris Coons react to the breaking news. Plus, President Trump announces his nominee for the next director of national intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Platner Vows to Defeat “Epstein Class” in First Ad Since Primary Win Jun 10, 2026 2814 President Trump attacks Graham Platner following his victory in Maine's Democratic Senate primary. Kasie and her panel examine what it means when voters decide to look past scandals. Plus, the UFC’s famous octagon arrives on the White House South Lawn as the Trump family cashes in, selling $12,000 commemorative coins bearing the President’s image. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho
Now: Key Primaries Underway, Including Maine Senate Jun 10, 2026 2833 Votes are being cast in a number of key primary elections across the country, shaping the general election and who will control Congress. The biggest test today is unfolding in Maine where CNN brings you the latest on the election.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump Claims, Without Evidence, California's Elections Are "Rigged" Jun 8, 2026 2817 Kasie Hunt examines Donald Trump's long history of claiming, without providing evidence, that America's elections are "rigged." With the war in Iran reaching 100 days, Democratic Rep. Johnny Olszewski and former House Speaker pro tempore Patrick McHenry step into The Arena to debate what happened to the president's "no new wars" campaign promise. Plus, former CBS correspondent Scott MacFarlane rev
Trump Urges Pulte to Fire Intel Community Leaders in New WSJ Interview Jun 6, 2026 2822 Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about a new interview the president gave to the Wall Street Journal, in which he urged Bill Pulte, his incoming acting director of national intelligence, to fire intelligence community leaders. Plus, the Justice Department claims it could tear down the Statue of Liberty in a court case over the building of Trump's White House ballroom. Learn more about your ad choices
House Oversight Releases Transcript of Interviews with Bondi & Prison Guard in Epstein Probe Jun 5, 2026 2821 The House Oversight Committee released transcripts of its interview with former Attorney General Pam Bondi. Republican Congressman Mike Lawler weighs in on efforts on Capitol Hill to kill President Trump's "anti-weaponization" fund. Democratic Senator Chris Coons discusses the fund's future, Todd Blanche's leadership at the DOJ, and Graham Platner's candidacy in Maine. Plus, Trump’s former nationa
Senate GOP Faces Major Test on “Anti-Weaponization” Fund in Key Vote Jun 3, 2026 3510 President Trump's suggests that he hasn't dropped the "anti-weaponization" fund, teeing up a collision course with Senate Republicans over it. President Trump takes questions live from the Oval Office. David Axelrod joins to discuss what we saw out of primaries last night in Iowa, California, and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Blanche: DOJ Not Moving Forward on the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" Jun 3, 2026 3307 Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testifies that the Justice Department will not move forward with the administration's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. Senator Tim Kaine discusses his questioning of Secretary Rubio on Capitol Hill today, as well as Graham Platner's candidacy. Plus, voters head to the polls in high-stakes primaries across six states, including in California, where LA May
DOJ to Abide by Federal Ruling Pausing "Anti-Weaponization" Fund Jun 2, 2026 2816 The DOJ said it would abide by a federal court ruling that pauses the Trump administration's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund." Graham Platner's extramarital sexting stands to complicate an already controversial Senate race for Democrats. Senator Chris Murphy weighs in on Platner's candidacy and discusses his new book. Plus, the president proposes holding a MAGA rally to celebrate America's 2
Bondi Defends DOJ's Handling of Epstein Files in Closed-Door Interview May 30, 2026 2829 Congressman Ro Khanna, who questioned former Attorney General Pam Bondi today, talks to Kasie Hunt about what he heard in that deposition. The panel discusses a new ruling to halt the DOJ's "anti-weaponization" fund, and another that says the president cannot add his name to the Kennedy Center. President Trump finishes a meeting with advisers in the Situation Room about Iran. Plus, a cave rescue e
Trump Admin Launches Plans to Put Trump on $250 Bill May 29, 2026 2833 Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about the administration’s new plans to put President Trump on a $250 bill, and how that squares with other parts of the White House’s agenda. Rahm Emanuel weighs in. Rep. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, discusses the tentative Iran agreement that is awaiting Trump’s sign off. Smith and the panel also weigh in on the latest comments
Trump: "I Don't Care About the Midterms" When it Comes to Iran May 28, 2026 2846 Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about President Trump's latest comment about the midterms and his cabinet's portrayal of the U.S. economy. As he faces off against Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate general election, James Talarico walks back some of his "cringey" past comments. Former First Lady Jill Biden says in a new interview that she thought Joe Biden was "having a stroke" during that infamous 2024

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