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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.

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In a stunning admission from the Trump administration, officials from the Department of Energy now acknowledge they cut billions in federal grants explicitly because the money was supposed to go to states that didn't vote for President Trump in 2024.... more

The Department of Justice dropped its subpoenas for New York Times journalists who reported the security concerns around the president's new Air Force One. Secretary Rubio describes Trump's Iran policy as a "head for an eye" as the president weighs a... more

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel amid new escalations in the Iran war, including the president's renewed threat to attack Iranian bridges and power plants. The top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Jack Reed, reacts to the newly a... more

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee as they seek additional funding for the Iran war.

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Jack Reed
Top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee
U.S. Senate, Democrat from Rhode Island
Episode: GOP Sen. Rand Paul Warns Party of Voter Backlash Over Iran War
Jake Tapper
CNN anchor and journalist
CNN
Episode: GOP Sen. Rand Paul Warns Party of Voter Backlash Over Iran War
Wesley Clark
Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, retired US. Army General
Episode: U.S.-Iran Mediators Float 10-Day Ceasefire
Todd Blanche
Attorney General nominee
U.S. Department of Justice (nominee)
Episode: Sources: Trump to Push Foreign Election Meddling Claims in Speech
Darline Graham Nordone
Lindsey Graham's younger sister, chosen to finish his term
Graham family
Episode: Lindsey Graham's Sister Named to Temporarily Fill His Senate Seat
Priscilla Alvarez
CNN Correspondent
CNN
Episode: Witnesses Contradict ICE Account of Fatal Houston Shooting
Maddie Dautry
Maine State Senate President
Maine Democratic Party
Episode: Escalation in the Middle East: Unveiling the Unseen Forces
Haley Stevens
Congresswoman, Michigan Senate candidate
U.S. Congress/MI Senate race
Episode: Escalation in the Middle East: Unveiling the Unseen Forces
Jonathan Swan
Journalist and co-author of Regime Change
Axios
Episode: Platner Campaign Teeters on Collapse

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Kasie Hunt
Host of high‑level political analysis and panel discussions focusing on current events and policy.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Thank you, CNN & Kasie!

    I’ve been hoping CNN International would upload Kasie Hunt’s show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. I used to follow Kasie on This Morning with Kasie Hunt, and it saddens me to know that The Arena with Kasie Hunt will not air in my country. I really admire her strong opinions and reporting style.

    Thank you again, CNNI and Kasie Hunt! 🙌🏻

    Apple Podcasts
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    Shwu Mei
    Philippinesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the host's incisive questions and the global perspective provided by international guests.
Guests are considered high-caliber, bringing diverse viewpoints that enrich debates.
The panel format is valued for depth, though some episodes feel densely packed with information.
Occasional accessibility issues in certain regions noted by some listeners, but content quality remains strong across episodes.
The show is seen as timely and informative for those tracking policy shifts and geopolitics.

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#128
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#76
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#209
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#202
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#235
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#87
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Mullin Threatens State Officials with Jail Time if They Don't Follow DHS Election Security Demands
Q: What is the administration saying about potential jail time for states that don't cooperate on election security?
Panelists note Mullin suggested harsh penalties, including jail time, but some argue there isn't a clear statute backing such broad punishment and that cooperation should be pursued through lawful means.
Source: ICE Pausing Most Traffic Stops Following Two Fatal Shootings
Q: What does the pause on vehicle stops imply for ICE operations moving forward?
It signals a shift toward safer, more surveilled approaches and a move away from high-risk car stops, with a focus on evaluating when vehicle stops are truly necessary and under what conditions.
GOP Sen. Rand Paul Warns Party of Voter Backlash Over Iran War
Q: Do you think the conflict can be characterized accurately as a skirmish?
No, Senator Reed argues this is a full-fledged war that lacks proper congressional authorization, and that calling it a skirmish insults the fallen and the seriousness of the conflict.
Witnesses Contradict ICE Account of Fatal Houston Shooting
Q: Does the immigration status of the person killed impact the legal analysis of use of force?
No. Several speakers state that immigration status does not affect the legal assessment of whether the force used was proper, focusing instead on the actions taken and whether they complied with legal standards.
Witnesses Contradict ICE Account of Fatal Houston Shooting
Q: What does the panel say about the lack of body cameras and dash cams in the ICE vehicles involved?
Panelists note that without body or dash cameras, there is heavier reliance on eyewitness accounts and that the official narratives from DHS and ICE may be contested, which could affect accountability.

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Recent episodes feature high‑stakes diplomacy, domestic political strategy, and cross-cutting analyses from foreign policy, national security, and legal/administrative angles. The conversations blend international risk assessment (Iran, ceasefires, naval dynamics) with U.S. policy debates (gas prices, redistricting, Supreme Court implications) and include reporters, former officials, lawmakers, and subject-matter experts. Notable strengths include a fast‑paced, panel‑driven format that surfaces diverse viewpoints, plus on‑the‑ground context from Vatican diplomacy to White House briefings, making it attractive for listeners who want timely, policy‑savvy perspectives paired with sharp political commentary.

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1. Jack Reed
2. Jake Tapper
3. Wesley Clark
4. Todd Blanche
5. Darline Graham Nordone
6. Priscilla Alvarez
7. Maddie Dautry
8. Haley Stevens

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