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The Source with Kaitlan Collins

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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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President Trump makes his closing pitch ahead of the 2026 midterms. But, instead of focusing on what’s on voters’ minds, he spent more time talking about the Reflecting Pool.

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A look at what CNN’s sources are saying about the White House’s haphazard strategy four days until the midterms.

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With just five days to go until the midterm elections, President Trump just abruptly canceled two of his final rallies.

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President Trump and former President Barrack Obama are holding dueling rallies on the campaign trail this evening.

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Kevin Madden
Former campaign adviser to Mitt Romney
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Paul Begala
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Tom Dupree
Former deputy assistant attorney general at the Justice Department
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Episode: Trump Tries to Defend Senate Seat in Deep Red Mississippi
Ellie Honig
Former state and federal prosecutor
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Ashley Allison
CNN political commentator and former senior policy advisor in the Obama White House
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Jeff Mason
White House correspondent for Bloomberg
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Kaitlan Collins
Host of The Source with Kaitlan Collins; CNN
Jeff Mason
CNN / White House correspondent

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 589 ratings
  • Joker Mouth Smile !

    Kaitlan is a great journalist.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DP’67
    United Statesa month ago
  • Ted Cruz

    Why that guy gets a pass or any deference is beyond me. Both he & Vance lie as easily as they breathe, but give the ICK for different reasons. I hope they both run in 2028!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Nav Saint
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States3 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 States4 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 States9 months ago

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

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DOJ Sues in Alaska Senate Race, Trump: “I Said Do It”
Q: Has it been straightened out yet?
Ukraine's envoy says the Starshield restrictions remain in place, limiting drone operations and impairing Ukraine's ability to intercept Russian attacks.
DOJ Sues in Alaska Senate Race, Trump: “I Said Do It”
Q: Is there any scenario or any situation that you can remember like this, where the federal government was trying to block the certification of an election?
David Becker says there is no comparable scenario, argues that the states control election procedures under the Constitution, and notes that Alaska courts had already ruled on the ballot.
Trump Tries to Defend Senate Seat in Deep Red Mississippi
Q: How would it actually work if you don't caucus with either party?
Seth Bodnar says he would assess each issue based on what is good for Montana and the United States, and work with independent-minded senators to build bipartisan majorities on specific proposals.
Trump Tries to Defend Senate Seat in Deep Red Mississippi
Q: Is James Comey actually charged here?
Ellie Honig says the filing is a criminal information, not an indictment, and that Comey's team did not agree to it. She argues that the filing may be invalid and that the statute of limitations has expired.
High Gas Prices Loom Over Midterm Elections
Q: What is the Democratic plan to lower prices for Americans? If they win on Tuesday, do they have a plan in place to act on those promises?
Paul Begala says Democrats could seek to end the Iran war, repeal tariffs, raise the minimum wage, and impose a windfall profits tax on oil companies, while prioritizing cost-of-living issues over impeachment.

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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. Shelby Talcott
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7. Ellie Honig
8. Ashley Allison

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