
CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip
CNN
Abby Phillip delivers a smart, sharp approach to the day's biggest stories.
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United States
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CNN
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Abby Phillip delivers a smart, sharp approach to the day's biggest stories.
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English
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https://www.cnn.com/audio
Episodes
Iran Dismisses Trump’s Deal Claims as “Alternative Facts”
4/17/2026
The president declares victory but is a potential deal with Iran costlier than the Obama deal? Plus, is the future of AI terrifying or lucrative? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:21
Trump Says $4 Gas Prices in U.S. Are “Not Very High”
4/16/2026
Why the cost of America’s war against Iran is taking its toll. Plus, the defense secretary compares Donald Trump to Jesus to attack scrutiny of the war. Also, more Democrats than ever vote against military funding for Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:22
Pope Intensifies Calls for Peace Amid Attacks from Trump, GOP
4/15/2026
A come to Jesus moment in American politics as Republicans lecture the pope while the microscope turns to MAGA’s religion. Plus, Donald Trump is reportedly sending more troops to the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:18
Trump Hints at U.S.-Iran Talks “In Two Days”
4/14/2026
Donald Trump picks more fights including against a global ally as pressure mounts in the war. Plus, as the President’s behavior gets more erratic more of MAGA turns on him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:50
Official: U.S. Navy Has at Least 15 Ships That May Be Used in Blockade
4/13/2026
Donald Trump’s war takes a dangerous new turn. Plus, from blasphemous to the antichrist, backlash forces the President to delete a post likening himself to Jesus. Also, is the far-right nationalist movement dying around the world? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:07
Trump Posts New Warning for Iran
4/9/2026
The president is on a warpath against his own base and anyone asking questions about the war as he tries to engineer a win and an exit from Iran. Plus, a look at whether Israel is helping or hurting America’s efforts in the region. This as a majority of Americans now have a negative view of Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:42
White House Declares Victory as Ceasefire Details Remain Unclear
4/8/2026
After the ceasefire, do the administration’s claims match reality? Plus, Donald Trump sits down with NATO as he threatens to leave the alliance over the war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:42:15
Trump Suspends Iran Attacks; Backs Down on Threat of “Hell”
4/7/2026
Donald Trump announces a two-week ceasefire ahead of his deadline to strike Iran’s most vulnerable targets. Plus, the President threatens an entire civilization, rhetoric that sends a shock through the world about America’s values. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:31
Trump’s Deadline Looms as Iran Rejects Ceasefire Proposal
4/6/2026
The madman theory or a misunderstanding of the conflict? Less than 24 hours before Trump’s deadline, the threats against Iran escalate. Plus, the President threatens to put a journalist behind bars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:53:43
NYT: U.S. Black Hawk Helicopter Hit by Iranian Ground Fire
4/3/2026
The war in Iran is now even more of a challenge after a U.S. fighter jet is shot down. A look at what this says about Iran’s capabilities and President Trump’s timeline to get out. Plus, Pete Hegseth’s big purge at the Pentagon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:04
Sources: Trump Frustrated with Bondi Over Epstein, Cases Against Enemies
4/2/2026
What does Attorney General Pam Bondi being ousted mean for pending DOJ cases and Trump’s retribution tour? Plus, a key bridge in Iran is targeted by the United States and Israeli militaries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:15
Trump: Core Objectives in Iran Are “Nearing Completion”
4/2/2026
President Trump used familiar talking points in his first address to the nation on the Iran war, telling Americans the war is “nearing completion” and projected another two or three weeks of involvement. However, Trump signaled that the US is prepared to intensity its military response in the remaining time period. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:31:14
Markets Rally as Optimism Grows for End to Iran War
3/31/2026
After stocks surge on Wall Street the President says he’s achieved the goal in Iran. Is this winning and what about the Strait of Hormuz? Also, a judge rules the White House ballroom construction has to stop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:34
Cracks Deepen Within GOP, MAGA Over War With Iran
3/31/2026
The war with Iran is a war of contradicting messages. Who is the United States negotiating with? Plus, it’s week five in Iran and as troop deployments ramp up some on the right say it’s time to wind things down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:23
DHS Funding Deal Collapses With Some TSA Lines 4+ Hours
3/27/2026
No vote in the House for the deal the Senate reached and travelers have had it. Plus, with a fierce debate about sending ground troops to Iran, why did Secretary Rubio say that objectives can be achieved without ground troops? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:22
Trump Extends Deadline For Iran To Open Strait Of Hormuz
3/26/2026
Conflicting messages from the White House as a deadline gets extended and the president downplays the war’s economic toll. Plus, Trump declares an emergency and says he’ll pay TSA agents. Should he have done it sooner in this shutdown standoff? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:37
Polls: Most Americans Say Trump Made Wrong Decision On Iran
3/25/2026
New polls show most Americans are largely against Donald Trump’s war as the clocks tick on his deadline. Plus, the President once blasted Barack Obama for cash payments to Iran, now his administration is defending a $14 billion windfall to Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:31
1,000 U.S. Soldiers From Army’s 82nd Airborne To Deploy To Mideast
3/24/2026
Donald Trump considers sending even more troops to the Middle East for a victory he’s already declared. Plus, the president’s approval drops to the lowest of this term as Democrats in Mar-a-Lago’s district look to flip a seat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:40
Confusion Erupts As Iran Denies Trump’s Claim They’re In Talks
3/23/2026
A war on pause. Iran denies both calls and deals as Trump’s sudden about face comes ahead of a bombing deadline. Plus, ICE enters the chaos inside America’s airports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:36
Trump, Who’s Deploying More Troops, Says “We’ve Won” Iran War
3/20/2026
The president deploys thousands more to the Middle East as the US prepares for worst case scenarios with Iran. Plus, Bill Maher gets selected for the Mark Twain award but the White House says he’s not getting it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:10