The Arena with Kasie Hunt

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about new polling that shows just how few Americans feel optimistic about the economy. More southern states move to redraw their 2026 maps in ways that could eliminate seats held by Black Democrats. Rep. Shomari Figures, who may lose his seat due to Alabama's implementation of a new map, weighs in. Rep. Jason Crow discusses the FBI director's Hill testimony and Trump's meeting with China's Xi Jinping this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to Brett McGurk, a former Middle East advisor to four presidents, after President Trump says the Iran ceasefire is on "massive life support." The panel discusses the backlash facing the transportation secretary over his participation in a new reality show featuring his family's roadtrip across the U.S. amid high gas prices. Eighteen people are being monitored for hantavirus in the U.S. Epidemiologist Dr. Celine Gounder assesses the country's level of preparedness. Secretary Hegseth accuses Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of revealing classified information. Plus, a newly-unveiled golden statue at a Trump golf course is raising some eyebrows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel after the Virginia Supreme Court deals a major blow to Democrats' bid to win back the House in November. Consumer sentiment hits a new low, despite a better-than-expected jobs report. Maggie Haberman discusses how the president is thinking about the 2026 midterms. Rep. Chris Deluzio weighs in as well. The U.S. continues to wait for a response from Iran on a proposal to end the war. Plus, Dr. Megan Ranney shares what you need to know about the hantavirus as health officials worldwide scramble to track the deadly virus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about Secretary of State Marco Rubio's meeting with the Pope and a video that the Secretary posted that looked an awful lot like a campaign ad. Father Edward Beck discusses the gifts exchanged between the Pope and Rubio. Ret. Admiral James Stavridis discusses the status of the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. expects Iran to respond to its proposal today. Plus, a federal appeals court appeared poised to side with Sen. Mark Kelly in his free speech fight with the Pentagon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel after most of the candidates backed by President Trump successfully ousted GOP incumbents in Indiana who rebuked his redistricting push. The FBI raids the office of a powerful Virginia Democratic lawmaker who helped push the state's recent high-stakes redistricting effort. President Obama offers his advice for today's Democrats. Rep. Seth Moulton discusses the status of Iran talks. Plus, the panel remembers CNN's founder Ted Turner, who passed today at 87. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel after Secretary Rubio takes questions on the Iran war in the White House briefing room. Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta weighs in. Senate Republicans eye $1 billion for security measures for President Trump's White House ballroom. Rep. Robert Garcia discusses the CA gubernatorial race ahead of tonight's CNN debate. Plus, elections in Indiana and Ohio tonight test the president's endorsement power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New military strikes are testing an already fragile ceasefire as both the United States and Iran launch new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. We bring you all the latest on the exchange of fire.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about new polling on Americans' attitudes toward the Iran war. Senator Chuck Schumer speaks with Graham Platner after Gov. Janet Mills drops her Maine Senate bid. Rahm Emanuel weighs in on the Maine race and whether the DNC should release its 2024 autopsy. Thousands of workers rally in the streets for May Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel after President Trump claims that gas prices will drop rapidly when the war ends, as the average cost per gallon hits a new high for the year. Democratic Governor Janet Mills drops her bid for Maine Senate, clearing the way to the general election for the progressive political newcomer, Graham Platner. Sen. Chris Van Hollen weighs in. Plus, Secret Service Director Sean Curran says his agent was shot in the chest at point-blank range by the man who rushed through security during Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ dinner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel after Secretary Pete Hegseth's contentious hearing on Capitol Hill. Rep. Pat Ryan, who questioned Hegseth, discusses. The Supreme Court limits the reach of the Voting Rights Act in a landmark case that could have repercussions for the 2026 midterms. Rep. Terri Sewell of Alabama reacts. Former FBI Director James Comey surrenders to law enforcement as his lawyers prepare to argue that he faces a vindictive prosecution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel and legal experts about the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. DOJ officials give an update on the case. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam weighs in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel after officials give updates about the investigation into the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Active shooter expert Katherine Schweit provides analysis. Rep. Jason Crow discusses today's tense political environment. Plus, King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at the White House for a state visit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about the White House's plan to send Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan tomorrow for new direct talks with Iran. Brett McGurk weighs in. The co-hosts of "Hacks on Tap," David Axelrod and Mike Murphy, discuss the GOP's midterm elections prospects. A U.S. soldier who was part of the Nicolas Maduro raid is charged after betting on the operation on an online prediction market. Plus, the DOJ drops a criminal probe of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel after President Trump makes new remarks on the Iran War from the Oval Office. Rep. Sara Jacobs, who represents one of the biggest military communities in the country, reacts. Former Sen. Joe Manchin weighs in on the redistricting wars. Plus, some Republicans voice their opposition to the Trump administration's expected bailout of Spirit Airlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel following Democrats' Virginia redistricting win and what it means for the parties' midterm strategies. The White House says President Trump has not set "a firm deadline" for an Iranian proposal. Ret. Admiral James Stavridis discusses. Rep. Cory Mills tells CNN he won't resign amid an ethics probe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel after President Trump announced that he will extend a ceasefire with Iran until negotiations conclude. Ambassador Richard Haass reacts. Senator John Kennedy discusses the confirmation hearing for Trump's Fed Chair nominee and what may be next for Trump's Cabinet after the resignation of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer. Plus, the four living former presidents share a message of hope about the future of America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to Ret. Admiral James Stavridis, as Vice President Vance prepares to lead a second round of U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan this week. The panel discusses Wall Street Journal reporting that President Trump is grappling with his own fears about the Iran war. The House Ethics Committee is asking anyone who has experienced sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill to report it to the panel. FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over a story about alleged heavy drinking and unexplained absences. Plus, Apple CEO Tim Cook announces he's stepping down as CEO after more than a decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel as President Trump says he expects an Iran deal "in a day or two" and heads to a Turning Point event to sell his achievements to a stressed MAGA coalition. Former CIA Director Gen. David Petraeus weighs in on where Iran talks may be going. Sen. John Fetterman discusses why he broke with the majority of his party in two recent votes--one on Israel and one on Trump's war powers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to Brett McGurk, a former Middle East advisor to four presidents, as the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is set to take effect. The panel discusses the president's ongoing feud with the pope and new reporting that Republicans are increasingly anxious about the party's prospects in the 2026 midterms. Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino joins after the Artemis II crew discusses their historic mission in space. Plus, President Trump is now quizzing people on JD Vance's performance during the Iran talks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel as the U.S. mulls a new round of talks with Iran. Ret. Admiral James Stavridis discusses. Rep. Ro Khanna discusses the rumors he heard about Rep. Eric Swalwell on Capitol Hill. Plus, Pope Leo says the "world needs to hear" a message of peace amid his ongoing feud with President Trump over the Iran war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt and the panel react to the official resignations of Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales from Congress. President Trump hints at the possibility of another round of in-person talks between Iran and the United States. Bishop Mariann Budde discusses the president's controversial Jesus post and his feud with the Pope.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel hours into the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Ambassador Richard Haass weighs in. President Trump says he thought the image he shared depicting him as Jesus was "me as a doctor." Plus, the House Ethics Committee opens an investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about the weekend's Iran talks in Pakistan after President Trump warned that Tehran has "no cards" other than the Strait of Hormuz. The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Robert Garcia, reacts to Melania Trump's Epstein statement. The crew of the Artemis II moon mission will soon begin its critical reentry into Earth's atmosphere. Plus, Kamala Harris makes her most open public remarks to date about her political future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel after First Lady Melania Trump made an on-camera statement from the White House in which she blasted "lies" linking her to Jeffrey Epstein. House Oversight Democrat Rep. Suhas Subramanyam reacts. The top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Adam Smith, discusses the state of the Iran ceasefire. Plus, President Trump expresses new anger at MAGA allies who have recently criticized the Iran war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel after the White House declared "victory" in Iran amid a shaky ceasefire and dismissed reports that the Strait of Hormuz is closed as "false." Brett McGurk weighs in. Rep. Seth Moulton, an Iraq War veteran, discusses some Democrats' calls to remove Trump from office after he threatened to wipe out the Iranian civilization. Plus, the Iran ceasefire creates new divisions in MAGA world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about President Trump's escalatory threats against Iran ahead of the 8 p.m. deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz. Some Republicans take issue with the president's threat that "a whole civilization will die tonight" if his demands are not met. Rep. Jason Crow discusses. Plus, former Congresswoman Katie Porter discusses the state of the California gubernatorial race following Trump's endorsement of Republican Steve Hilton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pam Brown talks to the panel following a news conference during which President Trump escalated his threats against Iran. Trump's former National Security Adviser John Bolton and Ret. Admiral James Stavridis weigh in. Plus, the Artemis II crew approaches the moon on their historic mission, traveling farther from Earth than any human in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pam Brown talks to military experts about the ongoing search for a second crew member after Iran downed a U.S. fighter jet. Rep. Eric Swalwell reacts after President Trump says that the jet downing will not affect any talks with Iran. Plus, sources tell CNN that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was taken to a hospital after becoming ill last month at a dinner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pam Brown talks to the panel about Pam Bondi's ouster as Attorney General. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe and former Trump attorney Bill Brennan weigh in. The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Robert Garcia, discusses what it could mean for the panel's probe into Jeffrey Epstein and their effort to bring Bondi before the committee. Plus, Ret. Major General James "Spider" Marks discusses what may be next for the Iran war following President Trump's primetime address. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Abby Philip talks to the panel about new CNN polling ahead of President Trump's first major national address on the Iran war. Rep. Jake Auchincloss weighs in. Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of the president's bid to end birthright citizenship. Boris Sanchez reports live from the Kennedy Space Center, where Artemis II is set to launch. Mae Jemison reflects on her own groundbreaking trip into space 34 years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Abby Phillip talks to the panel about whether the Trump administration needs to secure the Strait of Hormuz before ending the Iran war. The top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Adam Smith, weighs in. Secretary Hegseth encourages war-weary Trump supporters to "have faith" in the president. Plus, a judge rules that Trump's White House ballroom construction must stop.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Abby Phillip talks to the panel after the White House said that pessimistic public comments from Tehran did not reflect private messages being passed between the two sides.  Sen. Chris Van Hollen weighs in. Ret. Admiral James Stavridis discusses what it would mean if President Trump went through with his threat to hit Iranian oil, power, and water sites. Plus, the White House defends the "short-term price fluctuations" brought on by the war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump used a cabinet meeting to criticize the NATO alliance for not joining in America’s war while also saying he does not care if the US can negotiate a deal to end the war. This as President Trump says he is again postponing strikes on Iranian energy plants.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stalemate on Capital Hill again on funding the Department of Homeland Security. This time the stunning divide is between House and Senate Republicans.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel as the White House says talks with Iran have not hit a dead end. Rep. Ro Khanna weighs in. Also, Rep. Mike Lawler discusses the stalled DHS funding talks on Capitol Hill. Plus, in a landmark social media trial, a jury finds Meta and YouTube liable for creating addictive products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to aviation experts after the NTSB provides an update with new information about the fatal crash at LaGuardia Airport. President Trump declines to endorse the GOP's endorsed DHS funding plan as travelers endure hours-long wait times at airports across the country. An Iranian source says the U.S. initiated "outreach" to end the war. Rahm Emanuel discusses the Trump-backed voter-ID bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to aviation experts after a new video shows the moment of a deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport. The panel discusses the status of DHS negotiations as ICE agents patrol 14 airports across the country. President Trump claims the U.S. will postpone "all military strikes" on Iranian power plants following "very good and productive" talks with Tehran. Sen. Chris Van Hollen weighs in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel as more US Marines head to the Middle East. Fmr. Ambassador John Bolton and Ret. Maj. Gen. James "Spider" Marks discuss. Plus, pressure mounts on Capitol Hill surrounding a DHS funding deal as TSA lines get longer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that "Israel acted alone" in striking an Iranian gas field. Senators James Lankford and Angus King weigh in. Plus, Kevin O'Leary discusses the war's market impact as oil prices settle at the highest since the conflict.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel after DNI Tulsi Gabbard and other national security officials testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Sen. Mark Kelly weighs in as well. Ret. Admiral James Stavridis joins after Israel strikes northern Iran for the first time in the war. Plus, Trump's nominee to replace Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary, Sen. Markwayne Mullin, appears before the Senate for a confirmation hearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel following the surprise resignation of a Trump-appointed senior intelligence official over concerns about the Iran war. Rep. Jason Crow weighs in. Former Defense Secretary and former CIA Director Leon Panetta discusses the status of the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, the House Oversight Committee formally subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel after President Trump gave mixed messages to US allies about whether he needs their help with securing the Strait of Hormuz. The President speaks live from the Oval Office. Sen. Chris Coons, a longtime member of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, reacts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A judge has blocked the DOJ's subpoenas of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Robert Garcia, weighs in. Fmr. CIA Director Gen. David Petraeus discusses why the US may be sending a rapid response Marine unit to the Middle East. Attacks in Michigan and Virginia renew security concerns across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The panel discusses the latest in the war against Iran following attacks on a key oil route. Former Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby and Republican Congressman Jim Jordan weigh in. Plus, Kasie Hunt talks to law enforcement experts about what we know about a violent attack against a synagogue in Michigan. A deadly shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia is being investigated as a terror-related attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel after President Trump said the Iran war will end "any time I want it to end." Brett McGurk weighs in on the operation's progress, 12 days in. Cracks emerge in Trump's MAGA base over the war. Plus, Rep. Kevin Kiley explains why he is leaving the GOP and running for reelection as an Independent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel amid concerns about rising gas prices and Iran laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Fred Pleitgen reports live from northern Iran. Democratic Congressman Jake Auchincloss and Republican Senator John Kennedy weigh in after the White House declined once again to rule out sending US ground troops to Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about surging oil prices as the war with Iran enters its second week. Fred Pleitgen reports live from Tehran. Ret. Admiral James Stavridis explains the precedent for the US Navy escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, the WH Press Secretary refuses to rule out a draft for the Iran War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel after President Trump fired DHS Secy. Kristi Noem, whom he now wants replaced by Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin. Democratic Senator Peter Welch tells Kasie he thinks Mullin is a "competent" and "honest" replacement. Plus, the president tells reporters he will personally have a role in picking Iran's next leader. Trump's former National Security Adviser, John Bolton, calls that idea "delusional." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel as the U.S. says it will strike ‘deeper’ into Iran. Rep. Pat Ryan reacts after Secretary Hegseth suggested that prominent media coverage of service member casualties is meant to “make the president look bad." The State Department scrambles to evacuate Americans across the region. Plus, hopeful Democrats celebrate James Talarico's Texas Senate primary win, while President Trump says he'll endorse in the GOP primary runoff "soon." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt and reporters across the region discuss the effort to evacuate Americans in the Middle East and the suspected Iranian drone strike on U.S. Consulate grounds in Dubai. Ret. Admiral James Stavridis weighs in. Rep. Seth Moulton discusses the classified briefing on Iran that both the House and Senate are receiving today. Plus, the panel discusses the emerging MAGA backlash to the president's strikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices