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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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The midterm elections are just 21 days away and the president is campaigning in Alaska as critical debates are underway in key battleground states tonight.

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President Trump is back in Ohio for the second time in ten days as Republicans are finding themselves on defense in the final stretch before the midterms.

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Alex Gibney
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Gloria Pashmino
CNN journalist covering the Cornell story
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Khalil Mahmoud
Activist, author of No Land to Stand On, former detainee
Independent/Activist
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Malik Abdul
Republican strategist
Independent political commentator
Episode: White House Bars CNN from Covering Trump’s Travel Tomorrow
John Mellencamp
Musician, Farm Aid founder
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Episode: White House Bars CNN from Covering Trump’s Travel Tomorrow
Thomas Massie
U.S. Congressman, Kentucky
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: CNN Back at the White House After Judge Lifts Ban
Michael Bennet
U.S. Senator, Colorado
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Episode: CNN Back at the White House After Judge Lifts Ban
James (Sher) Michael Singleton
Republican strategist
Republican political consulting
Episode: CNN Poll: Support for Iran War Collapsing
Mike Waltz
United States Ambassador to the United Nations
U.S. Mission to the United Nations
Episode: Major Networks Stand with CNN, Suspend Coverage of Trump

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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 567 ratings
  • 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 Statesa month 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 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 Statesa year ago

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Major Networks Stand with CNN, Suspend Coverage of Trump
Q: What does the press ban mean for U.S. democratic norms and international perception?
Experts argue the ban threatens the openness essential to a healthy democracy and damages trust in institutions; many call for restoration of access and adherence to First Amendment principles.
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.

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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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