The Arena with Kasie Hunt

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

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The podcast currently has 85 episodes available.

The Arena with Kasie Hunt episodes:

September 02, 2025 Rallies In Chicago As Trump Vows Immigration Crackdown
Protests on the streets of Chicago as city officials there resist pressure from the White House on crime and immigration.

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47min
August 30, 2025 Sen. Joni Ernst's Reelection Decision
The panel discusses Senator Joni Ernst's decision not to seek reelection in Iowa in 2026. Kasie Hunt talks to a Democratic candidate running for her seat. Also, a doctor who helped lead the CDC's public health preparedness for decades reacts to the ouster of the agency's director. Plus, New Orleans reflects on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

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46min
August 29, 2025 Trump's Firing Of CDC Director Sparks Resignations
Kasie Hunt speaks to former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden about the president's firing of the agency's director, Susan Monarez. The panel discusses. CNN's Simon Prokupecz speaks exclusively with an 11-year-old girl who was inside the Annunciation Catholic Church during the shooting. Plus, the US Air Force says it will provide full military funeral honors for a rioter killed on January 6th.

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46min
August 28, 2025 Officials Search For Motive In Deadly Minneapolis School Shooting
Officials hold a second press conference on the school shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis that killed 2 children and injured another 17 people. Kasie Hunt discusses with a panel of law enforcement experts. CNN's Shimon Prokupecz reports live from the scene. Plus, a father who lost his daughter to a 2018 school shooting reflects on the tragedy.

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49min
August 27, 2025 Fed Governor To Sue Over Trump's Attempted Firing
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about President Trump's firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook as her lawyer and the Federal Reserve respond. Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers weighs in. Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel talks about the president's plan to send National Guard troops to the city. Plus, the panel discusses the big breaking news story of the day: the engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

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46min
August 26, 2025 Now: National Guard Troops In DC Carrying Weapons
President Trump prepares to expand his control of the nation’s law enforcement as he looks to send National Guard troops to more cities. An executive order signed today directs the Pentagon to create specialized guard units in every state to deal with public order issues.

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54min
August 23, 2025 Justice Department Releases Recording of Interviews with Ghislaine Maxwell
Breaking news coverage of the Justice Department releasing audio recordings and transcripts of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s interviews of Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.

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51min
August 22, 2025 CA, TX Vote On New Congressional Maps
The California State Assembly votes on allowing voters to decide whether to adopt new congressional districts in a move that they say will offset a Texas bill giving Republicans the likelihood of picking up five new seats. California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter is asked whether she would continue this partisan redistricting if elected. Plus, the panel discusses South Park’s latest episode and Cracker Barrel’s new logo.

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46min
August 21, 2025 TX, CA Prepare To Draw New Congressional Maps
As the Texas State House prepares to vote on a bill that would eliminate five Democratic districts, California prepares to retaliate. The panel discusses that fight--and new comments from former president Barack Obama. Texas Congressman Lloyd Doggett, who could face a primary challenge based on the new maps, speaks with CNN. And Republican political commentator Shermichael Singleton offers a message to President Trump about America's museums and the legacy of slavery.

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46min
August 20, 2025 White House Says Putin Has Agreed To A Direct Meeting With Zelensky
The panel reacts to the White House's announcement that "accommodations" are "under way" for a direct meeting between the presidents of Russia and Ukraine. Former CIA Director Leon Panetta discusses how the relationship between Trump and Putin could impact the chances for a peace deal. Plus, CNN speaks with a Texas state representative about her ongoing, marathon protest against Republicans' effort to redraw the state's congressional districts.

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46min

FAQs about The Arena with Kasie Hunt:

How many episodes does The Arena with Kasie Hunt have?

The podcast currently has 85 episodes available.