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The Source with Kaitlan Collins

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Marjorie Taylor Greene

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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Marjorie Taylor Greene joins The Source as the United States has resumed strikes on multiple targets in Iran.

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Results are coming in from Maine in a race that could end up deciding control of the Senate in Washington, DC.

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President Trump says it’s rigged, Speaker Johnson says it’s diabolical, and Democrats say they’re delusional as the count is continuing nearly a week later in California.

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President Trump reveals why he’s installing a staunch loyalist with no intel experience to be the nation’s acting intelligence chief.

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Rebecca Bennett
Former military helicopter pilot, candidate in California race
Democratic candidate in California
Episode: NJ Dems Picking Opponent to Face Absent Congressman
Tina Peters
Former Mesa County election clerk, involved in election-denial discourse
Colorado political figure
Episode: Trump Administration Signals it Will Back Off $1.8B Fund
Shira Shindlin
Former US District Judge who signed on to the brief in the discussed case
Judicial professional
Episode: Trump’s $1.8B “Anti-Weaponization” Fund Stalled Amid GOP Pushback
Martha Raddatz
ABC's Chief Global Affairs Correspondent
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Episode: U.S. & Iran Reach Tentative Deal, Need Trump’s Final Approval
Scott Bessent
Treasury Secretary (as referenced in discussion)
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Episode: U.S. & Iran Reach Tentative Deal, Need Trump’s Final Approval
Craig Ferguson
Comedian, host of Craig Ferguson, American On Purpose
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Episode: Sources: DOJ Investigating Trump Accuser E. Jean Carroll
Maria Cardona
Political strategist
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Episode: Sources: DOJ Investigating Trump Accuser E. Jean Carroll
Ken Paxton
Texas Attorney General
Texas Attorney General's Office
Episode: CNN Projects Paxton Will Defeat Sen. Cornyn in TX Runoff
Katie Zachariah
Conservative legal and political strategist, host of The Damage Report on The Young Turks Network
Young Turks Network
Episode: Gabbard Resigns as Trump Weighs Restarting Attacks on Iran

Hosts

Kaitlan Collins
Host of The Source with Kaitlan Collins; reporter with extensive experience in political reporting and live interview formats.
Maggie Haberman
New York Times White House reporter and CNN contributor; veteran political journalist with deep White House coverage.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 507 ratings
  • SAD…

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

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

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    ABN0455
    United States4 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.

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    BlueheronOwl
    United States7 months ago
  • SAD…

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

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    ABN0455
    United States7 months ago
  • Still my favorite

    The Oct. 1 show is the first time she called out guests’ lies. I appreciate attempts to remain neutral, but please hold your lying guests accountable.

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    Scorpio Rising 216
    United States8 months ago
  • Plz fix the audio!!

    Love the show & Kaitlan, but there’s constant crackling & cutting out of audio (none of my other podcasts do this).

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    Nav Saint
    United Statesa year ago

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Many appreciate the guest diversity and access to policymakers and journalists.
Listeners value the host's ability to press guests and connect domestic policy to global issues.
Listeners praise rigorous fact-checking and tough but fair questioning.
Audience finds content timely and analytically deep, with strong context for policy decisions.
Some critics cite perceived bias or heavy focus on certain topics or guests.

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#104
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Trump Administration Signals it Will Back Off $1.8B Fund
Q: What is driving the White House to back off the fund now?
Analysts describe heavy internal and external pressure from Senate Republicans and court rulings that have complicated the fund's legitimacy, suggesting the administration is recalibrating to avoid a political blow ahead of the midterms.
$1.8B Trump DOJ Fund Triggers GOP Revolt
Q: How would your bill stop the president and the Justice Department from doing what they're trying to do here?
The guest explains that the bill would simply prohibit spending on the proposed weaponization fund, requiring congressional approval and highlighting the checks and balances that should govern such allocations.
Trump Calls $1.8B Compensation Fund “Peanuts”
Q: Is there any indication of how the commission will be formed or how transparency will be handled?
There are concerns that the commissioners will be named later, with limited early disclosure, and that naming and rulemaking will influence outcomes; experts call for independent review or court involvement to ensure fairness.
Trump Calls $1.8B Compensation Fund “Peanuts”
Q: What did you hear about what happened between the White House and DOJ on this fund?
Analysts describe the fund as controversial and potentially outside standard legal processes, with critics arguing it bypasses congressional appropriations and judicial oversight, while supporters claim it protects taxpayers in a complex political fight.
Gabbard Resigns as Trump Weighs Restarting Attacks on Iran
Q: What are the options the president has on Iran and how might the next few days unfold?
Analysts discuss staying within the deadline given to Iran, the chance of diplomacy continuing, and the difficulty of predicting whether renewed strikes will occur or lead to a new settlement.

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Hard-hitting, timely political coverage with a focus on U.S. governance, elections, foreign policy, and major national stories. Episodes often center on live race calls, high-stakes diplomacy, legal and constitutional questions, and frontline reporting from a rotating panel of prominent journalists, policymakers, and think-tank voices. Notable strengths include rigorous fact-checking, a willingness to press guests on controversial claims, and a propensity to thread domestic political dynamics with international developments. The format tends to blend live updates, explanatory context, and rapid-fire expert commentary, making it a strong fit for listeners who want up-to-the-minute political analysis from high-profile reporters and policy ins... more

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1. Rebecca Bennett
2. Tina Peters
3. Shira Shindlin
4. Martha Raddatz
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6. Craig Ferguson
7. Maria Cardona
8. Ken Paxton

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