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The Source with Kaitlan Collins

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Donald Trump
Iran
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Kaitlan Collins goes straight to the source and chases the facts so you can get the very latest on The Source with Kaitlan Collins.

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More Americans say President Trump doesn’t have a clear plan in Iran and Trump dodges Kaitlan’s questions about when the war is going to come to an end.

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CNN is live from the United Nations where Trump is set to hold major meetings with world leaders as he wages his own battle against the free press.

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Is the president planning to tear down the Kennedy Center? The picture that suggests yes and the legal battle that is now underway.

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Joshua Cole
Senior Counsel, Democracy Defenders Action
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Episode: Trump Seen with “Kennedy Center Demolished” Poster
Murillo Cardona
Democratic strategist
CNN panelist
Episode: Trump Seen with “Kennedy Center Demolished” Poster
John Talty
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Episode: Trump Seen with “Kennedy Center Demolished” Poster
Ted Cruz
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Episode: Trump Seen with “Kennedy Center Demolished” Poster
Donie Sullivan
CNN correspondent
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Episode: Trump Seen with “Kennedy Center Demolished” Poster
Josh Shapiro
Governor of Pennsylvania
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Joyce Beatty
Congresswoman (D-Ohio) who interacted with the Trump administration regarding the Kennedy Center issue
U.S. Congress
Episode: Blanche Defends Trump’s Efforts to Limit Mail-in Voting
Mitch McConnell
Senator (R-KY), Senate Leader
U.S. Senate
Episode: Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Plan to Limit Mail-in Voting in Midterms
Heather Lucky Penny
Retired Air Force Major
US Air Force, DC Air National Guard
Episode: Remembering 25 Years Since 9/11

Hosts

Kaitlan Collins
Host of The Source with Kaitlan Collins; CNN
Jeff Mason
CNN / White House correspondent

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 567 ratings
  • Expert Reporting

    Caitlin Collins is the GOAt. The Source is an expert journalism. Keep working hard for us! We appreciate you all :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    moby2023
    United States2 months ago
  • Love Kaitlan…

    But I find her pushback on Republican sources to be consistently softer than on Dems—until her interview with Bernie Moreno re the Iran MOU. She didn’t let him fall back on the typical snoozy talking points & kept demanding the answers we are owed.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Nav Saint
    United States3 months ago
  • SAD…

    Wow, so Sad….Thai is what you cal reporting ?? Really ? REALLY ???

    I mean my cat can do better good luck Kaiitlian !!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ABN0455
    United States8 months ago
  • Remember My Lai

    Not to obey an illegal order. Give this horrific event as an example of the need to disobey an illegal order.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BlueheronOwl
    United States10 months ago
  • SAD…

    Wow, so Sad….Thai is what you cal reporting ?? Really ? REALLY ???

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    1
    ABN0455
    United Statesa year ago

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Shows strong fact-checking and probing questions that push guests to be specific.

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#241
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Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Plan to Limit Mail-in Voting in Midterms
Q: What did the Supreme Court decide regarding the president's executive order on mail-in voting?
The Court ruled 7-2 that the executive order cannot go into effect for the 2026 midterms, blocking the federal government's attempt to take over mail-in voting processes.
Trump Seen with “Kennedy Center Demolished” Poster
Q: What is the status of the Kennedy Center case and the 30-day notice requirement?
The judge has required a 30-day notice before any demolition, and there is ongoing discovery to determine what the president was looking at and what plans exist, while the center remains temporarily closed.
Helipad, Cocktails, Ballroom: Trump Showcases His WH Vision
Q: Thank you both for being with us. Dasha, how do your sources in the White House view these attacks coming from folks all over the president's projects?
Dasha explains that Democrats are using focus groups and surveys showing voters are drawn to the ballroom issue, suggesting it has real political traction even if not the main topic for voters, while White House aides frame it as a set of priorities the President wants to advance.
CNN Projects Winners in Florida Primaries
Q: What message does Moskowitz think his win sends to voters?
He argues that voters in the newly drawn district want change, affordability, and accountability, and that Democrats can win by presenting a record of bipartisan work and solutions rather than political extremes.
Trump Threatens to Pull Blanche Nomination Amid GOP Revolt
Q: What is the likelihood that Cornyn and Tillis will accept a deal on Blanche's nomination?
Based on conversations and reported hesitations, the likelihood hinges on gaining written guarantees on their two key demands, with insiders suggesting the White House may offer non-binding language while waiting for January turnover.

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The show centers on fast-paced political analysis, governance, and national security, with a steady rotation of lawmakers, strategists, and seasoned journalists. Episodes thread together the latest developments in Washington, midterm dynamics, and foreign policy, often anchored by live reporting, data-focused insights, and sharp fact-checking. Guests span CNN and other outlets' reporters, senior analysts, and party figures, giving listeners a mix of on-the-ground reporting, policy debate, and strategic context. Notable strengths include high-velocity debates, clear stances on policy challenges like elections integrity, defense and foreign policy, and a willingness to push guests for concrete answers. The format typically blends interviews, ... more

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2. Murillo Cardona
3. John Talty
4. Ted Cruz
5. Donie Sullivan
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7. Joyce Beatty
8. Mitch McConnell

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