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The Arena with Kasie Hunt

The Arena with Kasie Hunt

CNN Podcasts 275 Episodes Jul 4, 2026

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

Episodes

Extreme Heat Closes “Great American State Fair” Jul 4, 2026 2835 As the heat soars on the east coast, the question is will the political temperature cool down for the nation’s 250th birthday?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rep. AOC Endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Critical Michigan Senate Primary Jul 3, 2026 2838 Kasie Hunt interviews progressive Senate candidate in Michigan, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, following Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's endorsement. A former Olympian is indicted for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. Ahead of America's 250th, new polling shows that just 58% of U.S. adults say they are 'extremely' or 'very' proud to be an American. Rahm Emanuel discusses. Plus, the NYP
Trump Faces Conflict of Interest Questions Over 2025 Financial Disclosures Jul 2, 2026 2817 Financial disclosures show that President Trump's income topped $2 billion in his first year back in office, including more than $1 billion from cryptocurrencies. Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, says the Trump children should expect subpoenas over their business dealings if Democrats take back the House in the fall. Another Democratic Socialist unseats an inc
Trump Loses Supreme Court Battle to End Birthright Citizenship Jul 1, 2026 2809 The Supreme Court ruled against President Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship. Sen. Alex Padilla, who was born in the U.S. to immigrant parents, reacts. The court also rules that states can ban transgender athletes from playing in girls' sports. Plus, sources confirm that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are in fact expected to get married this weekend at Madison Square Garden, providing new de
Trump Uses Supreme Court Loss On Mail-in Ballots to Renew Push for Voter ID Bill Jun 30, 2026 2805 Supreme Court rulings on mail-in voting and the president's power to fire officials at independent agencies. The court also declines Trump's appeal on the E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse verdict. Plus, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani insists that democratic socialist candidates "can get elected anywhere." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump Addresses Conservatives Amid Rifts With Senate GOP Jun 27, 2026 2823 Kasie Hunt talks to the panel after President Trump gives a speech to conservatives in which he claims communism is rising among Democrats. Vice President Vance downplays the Watergate scandal and compares both himself and the Trump administration to Richard Nixon. The U.S. strikes Iranian targets in response to an attack on a cargo ship. Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says his fam
Trump's SAVE Act Demands Paralyze GOP's Agenda Jun 26, 2026 2823 Congress remains gridlocked over President Trump's demands on a restrictive voter ID bill. Republican Congressman Mike Lawler, who is running for reelection in one of the country's most competitive House seats, discusses. Supreme Court conservatives expand Trump's immigration power in two new rulings. Plus, the internet is buzzing with predictions about Taylor Swift's alleged Madison Square Garden
Shouting Match Erupts in Trump's Meeting with GOP Senators Jun 25, 2026 2829 President Trump stunned lawmakers by cancelling his plan to sign a bipartisan housing bill in order to pressure Republicans on his voter ID bill. Trump's lunch with Senate Republicans turns feisty. Senator Raphael Warnock discusses his work on the halted housing bill and why he thinks Trump's SAVE Act would hurt democracy. Mamdani-backed candidates sweep New York City's primary elections. Plus, Tr
Trump to Meet GOP Senators Amid Clash Over Elections Overhaul Jun 24, 2026 2824 President Trump prepares to meet with Republican Senators amid a clash on key priorities before the midterms. The Senate votes to limit Trump’s Iran war powers in rare rebuke. A set of key NYC primaries today test Zohran Mamdani's endorsement power. The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, Rep. Jim Himes, reacts to Bill Pulte's mass firings at the DNI. Plus, Jacob Ward explains why Wa
Vance, Iran Give Conflicting Statements on Nuke Inspections Jun 23, 2026 3104 President Trump answers questions in the Oval Office about the latest developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations. The Trump administration threatens to use DHS funds to force election changes on states. Plus, the United Kingdom will get its seventh prime minister in a decade following the resignation of Keir Starmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump Says There Are "No Limits" to His Power in New Interview Jun 20, 2026 2834 Pam Brown talks to the panel about comments President Trump made in a new interview about the extent of his power. Marc Caputo, who interviewed the president yesterday for Axios, joins. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani issues a sharp call for change for the Democratic Party. Retired Admiral James Stavridis examines the latest developments in the Middle East. Plus, as America's 250th approaches, Eddie
Vance Defends Trump's Iran Deal Against GOP Criticism Jun 19, 2026 2857 Fierce GOP backlash ignited by President Trump's Iran deal. Iraq War veteran Rep. Seth Moulton discusses the agreement. Former Presidents Biden, Clinton, and Bush attend the opening of the Obama Presidential Center. A new book excerpt reveals fascinating details about Trump's second term, including which historical figures he compares himself to, what he calls Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu behind

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