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The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

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Donald Trump
Trump Administration
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Iran
Ukraine
Gaza
Venezuela
ICE
FBI
Russia
Israel
Nancy Guthrie
Texas
Hamas
Ghislaine Maxwell
NATO
Government Shutdown
Immigration Enforcement
Hurricane Melissa

The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown: The command center for breaking news, politics and extraordinary reports from around the world. The Situation Room airs weekdays 10am-12pm Eastern, Monday through Friday on CNN.

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CNN’s Situation Room, anchored by Pamela Brown, covers multiple breaking stories: former FBI Director James Comey is expected to self-surrender at a federal courthouse in Virginia after a grand jury indictment over a deleted Instagram photo of seashe... more

Pomp and ceremony will reign o'er the White House today, as President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will formally welcome Great Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla. But after the royal pleasantries, the two leaders will meet in the Oval Off... more

Investigators are poring over the writings of 31-year-old Cole Thomas Allen, the suspect in Saturday night's Correspondents Dinner shooting. The White House says he clearly stated he was targeting administration officials.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US blockade of Iranian ports is growing, insisting no one sails from the Strait of Hormuz to anywhere in the world without US permission ... We bring you shocking video of a massive, tornado-spawning storm tear... more

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Recent Guests

James Elder
Global Spokesperson for UNICEF
UNICEF
Episode: Going Global
Gary Bettman
NHL Commissioner
National Hockey League
Episode: Exploding Wildfires, Heightened Tensions, Canada 'Sucks'
Howie Borough
Stanley Cup Handler
NHL/Stanley Cup
Episode: Exploding Wildfires, Heightened Tensions, Canada 'Sucks'
Andrew Weber
Senior Fellow, Council on Strategic Risk
Nonpartisan Policy Institute
Episode: Exploding Wildfires, Heightened Tensions, Canada 'Sucks'
Abigail Spanberger
Governor of Virginia
Commonwealth of Virginia
Episode: Ships Seized in Strait
Kevin Warsh
Nominee for Federal Reserve Chair, former Fed governor
Federal Reserve
Episode: Trump's Fed Pick Grilled
Mark McCarley
Retired US Army Major General
Former U.S. Army
Episode: Iran Vows Retaliation for Seized Ship
David Chalyan
CNN Washington bureau chief and political director
CNN
Episode: Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Open
Zachary Cohen
CNN's senior national security reporter
CNN
Episode: New Warning to Iran

Hosts

Wolf Blitzer
Anchor and host with long-running role in breaking news coverage and political reporting.
Pamela Brown
Co-host and correspondent with roles in political and international coverage.

Reviews

3.5 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Terrible coverage of current events.

    I am getting less and less satisfied with the way CNN is covering the most critical current events. They are not discussing all sides of the issues. I am going to unsubscribe.

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    Lphyre
    United Statesa month ago
  • Geraldo Reverra

    He was wrong in his response to Jimmy Kimmel comments what about freedom of speech. And he does not owe anyone an apology. Geraldo is a maga fool

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Diana Delaney
    United States7 months ago
  • Stop rep’s from Lying

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    Answer The FN Question Asked. Make Them.!

    rep’s are Trained by🌎’s Greatest LIAR.The🍊

    Please Concentrate On Making Them Answer

    Question & Or Questions Asked @ The Time.

    It’s Not Hard. Stop them from Lying.! Answer

    The Question I Asked…. Just That Simple.!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    From Another Great Admirer
    United States10 months ago
  • Mr.WB 1-Of Best In The Business

    Mr. Wolf Sir., you are So Humble, Honest & Fair.!

    It’s Amazing to Me, when these Racist come to this Space to Say Something Negative. Well, they

    Know Their side are The Best Liars.1-Billion worth

    Most News Ch’s try to be Honest & Fair. Not fox.!

    Don’t Understand How Their #1.!? Lying & Being

    Racist makes Big $ Everywhere Especially The🇺🇸

    Plz. explain what being Racist does for a person.!?

    MyParents taught us not to even No the word hate

    B-cuz Hate is Definitely Taught by original Racist.!

    So ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    From Another Great Admirer
    United Statesa year ago
  • Unbelievable how you are becoming more and more alarmist. Isn't FOX news enough? You have people literally lying and you allow them to continue. In addition, you invite the LIARS back. It's one thing to allow different viewpoints and quite another to permit liars who shout talk over others.

    If I hear it again, I am done with Blitzer. I don't listen for or from rage/fear. Stop!

    Podcast Addict
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    mexi_ming
    a year ago

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Very timely, but occasionally biased in framing.
Reliable for breaking news and in-depth analysis.
Some listeners feel the program shows clear political viewpoints.
Balanced coverage with strong expert guests.

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Exploding Wildfires, Heightened Tensions, Canada 'Sucks'
Q: What does the insider trading data signal to you about presidential announcements and market behavior?
It suggests a pattern where trading activity spikes around presidential announcements, which could indicate exploitation of nonpublic information or at least a perception of it, prompting congressional inquiry and tighter oversight.
Trump's Fed Pick Grilled
Q: Do you foresee independence from presidential pressure in setting monetary policy?
Yes, Warsh affirmed independence and said he would act in the Fed's lane, separate from political pressures.
Trump's New Threat
Q: What is the status of the ceasefire and what are the next steps for negotiations?
Analysts expect Islamabad talks to set a framework for future negotiations, with some officials signaling the two-week ceasefire could be extended if talks progress, while others warn that ambiguity remains about which terms actually apply to Lebanon and broader regional actors.
Both Sides Claim Victory Following Ceasefire
Q: What does the two-week ceasefire mean for ongoing operations and future negotiations?
Experts describe it as a fragile pause with a complex path ahead, where both sides claim victory but the risk of renewed conflict remains high without concrete, verifiable agreements and sustained diplomatic momentum.
Back Pay Pay Day
Q: What is the scope of the potential military action discussed regarding Iran?
Experts outlined that any ground operation on Karg Island would require substantial naval and air power, deep involvement in enemy territory, and significant risk due to Iran's defenses and missiles, suggesting it would be complex and costly.

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What is The Situation Room about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced, breaking-news oriented program centered on U.S. and international politics, national security, and major global events. Episodes blend live reporting from conflict zones and capitals with expert commentary from lawmakers, military analysts, diplomats, and CNN correspondents. Guests often include members of Congress, senior diplomats, and subject-matter experts, providing both strategic and legal perspectives on current events, war powers, and energy/policy implications. The format is strong on real-time updates, investigative context, and global context, with a clear emphasis on accountability and geopolitical analysis. A notable strength is its ability to pair frontline reporting with high-level policy discussions, making it ... more

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