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CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip

CNN Podcasts·Hosted by Abby Phillip·511 episodes

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Abby Phillip delivers a smart, sharp approach to the day's biggest stories.

Why listen

CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip turns the day’s biggest political stories into a fast-moving panel conversation, with Abby Phillip pressing guests through sharp debate rather than just reading headlines. It is a strong fit for listeners who want nightly U.S. politics, legal drama, election fights, and global crises explained with cable-news urgency and multiple viewpoints in the room.

Episodes

46 min
Jun 3, 2026
High-Stakes Primaries Underway in Six States

Results are now coming in from election primaries across the nation. CNN is following races in California, Montana, South Dakota, Iowa, New Jersey, and New Mexico.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
Jun 2, 2026
Trump’s Payout Fund Falls Apart After GOP, Legal Backlash

Donald Trump drops his fund to compensate allies after Republican and legal backlash. But, can the IRS still investigate him? Also, as Iran suspends talks, the president throws his hands up and says he doesn’t care.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
May 30, 2026
Judge Reopens Trump IRS Deal to Investigate Possible “Deception”

If Congress or public opinion isn’t stopping Donald Trump, gavels certainly are. Judges block his name on the Kennedy Center and his fund to pay allies. Plus, new allegations of corruption, the President keeps buying stock in companies then promoting, touting, or awarding them government contracts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

47 min
May 29, 2026
U.S. Claims Iran “Deal” Close, But It’s Agreement to Keep Taking

A deal for a plan for an agreement for a memorandum to keep talking all while Iran unearths its missile stockpile. Plus, as a giant UFC cage goes up at America’s most famous house, and so does the volume of critics against the spectacle.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
May 28, 2026
DOJ Launches Criminal Probe Into Trump Accuser E. Jean Carroll

The feds launch a criminal investigation into one of Donald Trump’s accusers tied to the lawsuits against him. Plus, after telling Americans that Joe Biden did a great job at the infamous debate, a new version from the former First Lady.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
May 27, 2026
Trump’s Pick Paxton Will Defeat Cornyn in TX GOP Runoff

The results are in and the longtime senator snubbed by Donald Trump learns his fate. Plus, even MAGA fans are shocked by the brazen presidency. Also, Republican hawks blast the rumored deal with Iran, calling it worse than Obama’s.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
May 23, 2026
Trump Defends $1.8B Fund to Pay Allies amid GOP Backlash

Trump defends his slush fund to pay his allies and wants praise for not taking money himself. Plus, as Americans hit the road, consumer sentiment hits an all time low and the president’s economic approval crashes.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
May 22, 2026
GOP Senator: Trump’s $1.8B Fund Described as “Galactic Blunder”

Questions rise on Trump losing control over the Senate. Plus, Iran is rebuilding faster than expected as Trump and Israel diverge on the war’s future. Also, CNN gets ahold of the Democrat’s infamous 2024 presidential election autopsy.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

47 min
May 21, 2026
Trump $1.8B Fund to Compensate Allies Tests Legal Limits

January 6 officers are suing Donald Trump over his slush fund to pay rioters as the party sounds the alarm. Plus, Republicans are moving closer to blocking public money for Trump’s big ballroom.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
May 20, 2026
Trump Notches Another Revenge Win Against GOP Critic

The results are in from the revenge primaries. Plus, why the president rattles the Republican Senate by endorsing a challenger. Also, as the DOJ slush fund deal bans the IRS from investigating Trump and his family, the administration doesn’t rule out paying rioters who assaulted cops.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

45 min
May 19, 2026
Trump’s DOJ Sets Up $1.8B Fund to Pay MAGA Allies

The president sets up a slush fund with taxpayer money to compensate his allies including the Capitol rioters. Plus, the separation of church and state disappears in the modern era.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

45 min
May 16, 2026
Trump Leaves China Short on Deliverables, Breakthroughs

As the pressure mounts so do the president’s outbursts. How another week of war is weighing on Donald Trump. Plus, the administration is considering a slush fund paid for by Americans to compensate MAGA allies who were investigated by Biden’s DOJ.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

44 min
May 15, 2026
Xi Warns Trump, Draws Red Line Over Taiwan Fate

The president gets a red line warning from China as Donald Trump’s predecessor defends the deal made to avoid a war with Iran. Plus, many of the talking heads who entertain conspiracies are shocked when Americans believe them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

50 min
May 14, 2026
Trump Arrives for Xi Meeting in China Amid Iran & Tariff Wars

The US-Israeli war with Iran and ensuing global energy crisis loom over Trump's visit to China. Trump is expected to encourage Xi Jinping to push Tehran, a Chinese ally, to agree to a peace deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint vital to oil trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
May 13, 2026
Trump: “I Don’t Think About Americans’ Financial Situation” Amid War

Americans are broke and fed up as a damning new look shows an overwhelming majority are feeling financial pain and are blaming Donald Trump. Plus, an explosive new report undercuts Trump’s war claims.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
May 12, 2026
Supreme Court Lifts Block on GOP’s Gerrymandered Map in Alabama

Is Iran playing Donald Trump? The frustration builds as negotiations draw out. Plus, the Supreme Court allows Alabama to eliminate a district held by a Black Democrat as the map wars spread across America.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
May 9, 2026
Virginia Supreme Court Strikes Down Redrawn Maps by Dems

Virginia deals a blow to Democrats retaliating against Donald Trump’s redistricting moves in a consequential twist. Plus, is JD Vance losing his advantage to potentially become the next Republican presidential nominee to America’s top diplomat?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
May 8, 2026
U.S. Launches Strikes, Iran Fires Missiles at Warships

The United States attacks Iran in what’s being called retaliation. Is this a restart of the war? Plus, chaos erupts as Tennessee is the next state to gerrymander.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
May 7, 2026
Source: Potential Short-Term Deal Would Agree to Resume Talks

Is the potential deal to end the war with Iran the same or worse than Obama’s? Plus, the White House touts a statistic that is usually a warning sign for the fate of the economy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
May 5, 2026
Generational Divide Over Trump’s Iran War is Growing Wider

The generation raised during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are getting louder against America’s war in Iran. Plus, the president demands Republicans cancel elections to redraw their maps.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
May 2, 2026
Debating the Divide: America's Political and Economic Struggles

Dive into the complexities of Trump's Iran War, rising CEO pays, and the economics behind it all. From troop withdrawals to CEO bonuses, we're covering it all with our dynamic panel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

47 min
May 1, 2026
Trump & Defense Chief Claim Iran War Is Popular with Americans

As gas prices hit a new high in the third month of the war and polls hit new lows, the administration says the war is a popular one. Plus, while the FCC targets ABC after Jimmy Kimmel’s joke, the president suggests to fire him or else.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
Apr 30, 2026
Hegseth, Lawmakers Spar Over Whether War is “Quagmire”

A war reckoning and a defense secretary turning partisan when confronted for answers on Capitol Hill. Plus, a Trump foe turns himself in. Do Americans approve of the latest stop on the president’s retribution tour?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
Apr 29, 2026
DOJ: Comey’s Post of Seashells Amounts to Threat on Trump’s Life

The DOJ secures another indictment against Trump foe James Comey over his post that made waves. Plus, the FCC targets ABC with an extraordinary move after Jimmy Kimmel’s joke infuriates the White House.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

47 min
Apr 28, 2026
Official: Suspect Described “Targeting” Trump in “His Manifesto”

A uniquely American scene devolves into a uniquely American aftermath with finger pointing intensifying after the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
Apr 25, 2026
Trump’s Polls Spiral as More Question His Competence

More Americans are questioning the president’s mental acuity as his late night rants get more unhinged and his war gets more indefinite. Plus, the Trump administration is bringing back firing squads for federal executions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

47 min
Apr 24, 2026
Trump Refuses to Give Iran War Timeline

They accused Hunter Biden of profiting off the presidency and now Trump’s son is doing a victory lap from it. Plus, instead of setting more deadlines or promising it will be over soon, Trump is suggesting the end of the Iran war is indefinite.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
Apr 23, 2026
U.S. Navy Secretary Ousted After Months of Tension with Hegseth

Pete Hegseth keeps replacing his military leadership in the middle of the war. Plus, the president baselessly declares Virginia’s elections rigged as some Republicans are furious that he started the map battle in the first place.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
Apr 22, 2026
Sources: Iran’s Silence Sparked Trump to Extend Ceasefire

Donald Trump drops his deadline and extends the ceasefire without any apparent concessions from Iran. Plus, Virginia votes to potentially give Democrats four new seats in a fight the president began.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
Apr 21, 2026
WSJ: Aides Kept Trump Out of War Room Fearing His Impatience

From his rhetoric to new reporting that he was kept out of the room, is Donald Trump a hindrance to ending this war? Plus, when will Americans see $3 gas again?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
Apr 18, 2026
Iran Dismisses Trump’s Deal Claims as “Alternative Facts”

The president declares victory but is a potential deal with Iran costlier than the Obama deal? Plus, is the future of AI terrifying or lucrative?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
Apr 17, 2026
Trump Says $4 Gas Prices in U.S. Are “Not Very High”

Why the cost of America’s war against Iran is taking its toll. Plus, the defense secretary compares Donald Trump to Jesus to attack scrutiny of the war. Also, more Democrats than ever vote against military funding for Israel.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
Apr 16, 2026
Pope Intensifies Calls for Peace Amid Attacks from Trump, GOP

A come to Jesus moment in American politics as Republicans lecture the pope while the microscope turns to MAGA’s religion. Plus, Donald Trump is reportedly sending more troops to the Middle East.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
Apr 15, 2026
Trump Hints at U.S.-Iran Talks “In Two Days”

Donald Trump picks more fights including against a global ally as pressure mounts in the war. Plus, as the President’s behavior gets more erratic more of MAGA turns on him.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
Apr 14, 2026
Official: U.S. Navy Has at Least 15 Ships That May Be Used in Blockade

Donald Trump’s war takes a dangerous new turn. Plus, from blasphemous to the antichrist, backlash forces the President to delete a post likening himself to Jesus. Also, is the far-right nationalist movement dying around the world?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
Apr 10, 2026
Trump Posts New Warning for Iran

The president is on a warpath against his own base and anyone asking questions about the war as he tries to engineer a win and an exit from Iran. Plus, a look at whether Israel is helping or hurting America’s efforts in the region. This as a majority of Americans now have a negative view of Israel.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

42 min
Apr 9, 2026
White House Declares Victory as Ceasefire Details Remain Unclear

After the ceasefire, do the administration’s claims match reality? Plus, Donald Trump sits down with NATO as he threatens to leave the alliance over the war.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
Apr 8, 2026
Trump Suspends Iran Attacks; Backs Down on Threat of “Hell”

Donald Trump announces a two-week ceasefire ahead of his deadline to strike Iran’s most vulnerable targets. Plus, the President threatens an entire civilization, rhetoric that sends a shock through the world about America’s values. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

53 min
Apr 7, 2026
Trump’s Deadline Looms as Iran Rejects Ceasefire Proposal

The madman theory or a misunderstanding of the conflict? Less than 24 hours before Trump’s deadline, the threats against Iran escalate. Plus, the President threatens to put a journalist behind bars.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
Apr 4, 2026
NYT: U.S. Black Hawk Helicopter Hit by Iranian Ground Fire

The war in Iran is now even more of a challenge after a U.S. fighter jet is shot down. A look at what this says about Iran’s capabilities and President Trump’s timeline to get out. Plus, Pete Hegseth’s big purge at the Pentagon.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
Apr 3, 2026
Sources: Trump Frustrated with Bondi Over Epstein, Cases Against Enemies

What does Attorney General Pam Bondi being ousted mean for pending DOJ cases and Trump’s retribution tour? Plus, a key bridge in Iran is targeted by the United States and Israeli militaries.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 hr 31 min
Apr 2, 2026
Trump: Core Objectives in Iran Are “Nearing Completion”

President Trump used familiar talking points in his first address to the nation on the Iran war, telling Americans the war is “nearing completion” and projected another two or three weeks of involvement. However, Trump signaled that the US is prepared to intensity its military response in the remaining time period. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
Apr 1, 2026
Markets Rally as Optimism Grows for End to Iran War

After stocks surge on Wall Street the President says he’s achieved the goal in Iran. Is this winning and what about the Strait of Hormuz? Also, a judge rules the White House ballroom construction has to stop.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
Mar 31, 2026
Cracks Deepen Within GOP, MAGA Over War With Iran

The war with Iran is a war of contradicting messages. Who is the United States negotiating with? Plus, it’s week five in Iran and as troop deployments ramp up some on the right say it’s time to wind things down.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
Mar 28, 2026
DHS Funding Deal Collapses With Some TSA Lines 4+ Hours

No vote in the House for the deal the Senate reached and travelers have had it. Plus, with a fierce debate about sending ground troops to Iran, why did Secretary Rubio say that objectives can be achieved without ground troops?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
Mar 27, 2026
Trump Extends Deadline For Iran To Open Strait Of Hormuz

Conflicting messages from the White House as a deadline gets extended and the president downplays the war’s economic toll. Plus, Trump declares an emergency and says he’ll pay TSA agents. Should he have done it sooner in this shutdown standoff?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
Mar 26, 2026
Polls: Most Americans Say Trump Made Wrong Decision On Iran

New polls show most Americans are largely against Donald Trump’s war as the clocks tick on his deadline. Plus, the President once blasted Barack Obama for cash payments to Iran, now his administration is defending a $14 billion windfall to Iran.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
Mar 25, 2026
1,000 U.S. Soldiers From Army’s 82nd Airborne To Deploy To Mideast

Donald Trump considers sending even more troops to the Middle East for a victory he’s already declared. Plus, the president’s approval drops to the lowest of this term as Democrats in Mar-a-Lago’s district look to flip a seat.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
Mar 24, 2026
Confusion Erupts As Iran Denies Trump’s Claim They’re In Talks

A war on pause. Iran denies both calls and deals as Trump’s sudden about face comes ahead of a bombing deadline. Plus, ICE enters the chaos inside America’s airports.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
Mar 21, 2026
Trump, Who’s Deploying More Troops, Says “We’ve Won” Iran War

The president deploys thousands more to the Middle East as the US prepares for worst case scenarios with Iran. Plus, Bill Maher gets selected for the Mark Twain award but the White House says he’s not getting it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices