The Arena with Kasie Hunt

The California State Assembly votes on allowing voters to decide whether to adopt new congressional districts in a move that they say will offset a Texas bill giving Republicans the likelihood of picking up five new seats. California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter is asked whether she would continue this partisan redistricting if elected. Plus, the panel discusses South Park’s latest episode...

As the Texas State House prepares to vote on a bill that would eliminate five Democratic districts, California prepares to retaliate. The panel discusses that fight--and new comments from former president Barack Obama. Texas Congressman Lloyd Doggett, who could face a primary challenge based on the new maps, speaks with CNN. And Republican political commentator Shermichael Singleton offers a messa...

The panel reacts to the White House's announcement that "accommodations" are "under way" for a direct meeting between the presidents of Russia and Ukraine. Former CIA Director Leon Panetta discusses how the relationship between Trump and Putin could impact the chances for a peace deal. Plus, CNN speaks with a Texas state representative about her ongoing, marathon protest against Republicans' effor...

Special coverage of President Trump’s summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders at the White House. An expert panel featuring John Bolton, Jill Dougherty, David Chalian, Jeff Zeleny and others weigh in on what’s at stake for the US and its allies. Plus, Ambassador Richard Haas discusses what a peace deal might look like and what motivates Russian President Vladimir Pu...

The panel reacts to the California governor's plan to redistrict the state to Democrats' advantage. Kasie Hunt asks Congressman Robert Garcia of California what he thinks. Plus, the panel discusses tomorrow's Trump-Putin summit, the ongoing National Guard deployment in DC, and the NYC mayoral race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about the National Guard's presence in Washington, DC, and the mayor's response to the federalization of her city. Admiral James Stavridis weighs in on President Trump's upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin. Plus, is art political? The panel discusses following the president's unveiling of the new Kennedy Center honorees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Kasie Hunt talks to the DC Attorney General about President Trump's federalization of Washington DC and the level of crime in the city. The panel weighs in. Plus, could new inflation data open the door to an interest rate cut next month? Kasie and the panel discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The panel talks to Kasie Hunt about the president's plan to take over Washington DC police and deploy 800 National Guard troops to the city. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Representative Jamie Raskin weigh in. Plus, the panel looks ahead to Trump's meeting with President Putin this Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The panel talks to Kasie Hunt about Israel's plan to take over Gaza City. President Trump fields questions about Russia as he hosts the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan at the White House. Plus, the panel discusses the Texas redistricting effort after its House failed again to reach quorum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The panel talks to Kasie Hunt about the markets' response to President Trump's new tariffs and his nomination of Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve board. Rahm Emanuel reacts to Trump's latest comments about his potential upcoming meeting with President Putin. Plus, new details emerge about the meeting held by top White House officials about the Jeffrey Epstein case. Learn more about your ad cho...

Base officials reveal new details about the shooting at the Fort Stewart military base during an afternoon press conference. Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about the dinner VP Vance might host tonight with key administration officials to discuss the Jeffrey Epstein case. Plus, the panel discusses President Trump's threat to take over Washington D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

The panel talks to Kasie Hunt about a new letter from Ghislaine Maxwell's attorney arguing against the release of the Epstein grand jury transcripts. President Trump's former attorney weighs in. Plus, the Texas governor says he's working to find ways to arrest absent Democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas State Rep. James Talarico tells Kasie Hunt why he left Texas for Illinois amid an escalating redistricting fight in the Lone Star state. The panel discusses the situation as Texas Republicans vote to allow civil arrest warrants for Democrats who fled the state. Democratic Rep. Greg Casar weighs in. Plus, President Trump weighs in on Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad. Learn more about your a...

The panel talks to Kasie Hunt after President Trump fires the Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner following a weaker-than-expected jobs report. Senator Amy Klobuchar weighs in. Bill Nye 'The Science Guy' reacts to the news that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting will shut down. Plus, the family of Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre says Ghislaine Maxwell's move to a minimum-security prison "...

Ahead of the August 1st trade deadline, the panel debates whether Trump's tariff strategy can yet be deemed a success. Also, victims' rights advocate Gloria Allred talks to Kasie Hunt about what questions Epstein's victims still want answered. Plus, Kamala Harris announces a forthcoming memoir about her 2024 campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The panel reacts to the news that Kamala Harris will not run for California governor in 2026. Rahm Emanuel tells Kasie Hunt what he makes of that decision. Texas State Rep. James Talarico discusses the GOP's controversial redistricting efforts in his state. Plus, a Colorado dentist is found guilty of fatally poisoning his wife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NY Governor and NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo reacts to yesterday’s shooting in Manhattan and talks to Kasie Hunt about his mayoral campaign. The panel discusses Ghislaine Maxwell’s conditional offer to testify before Congress. Plus, Senator John Kennedy weighs in on a controversial Trump judicial nominee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The panel joins Jim Sciutto to discuss the president's latest comments on Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's SCOTUS appeal. Congressman Seth Moulton discusses the ongoing starvation and malnutrition crisis in Gaza. Plus, the political landscape for the 2026 midterms comes into focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim Sciutto and his panel discuss President Donald Trump's new comments from Scotland about the Jeffrey Epstein files after his Deputy Attorney General met with Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell for a second day. Member of the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, joins. Plus, a discussion about the dire situation in Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Kasie Hunt and her panel discuss President Trump's visit to the Federal Reserve as he calls for Chairman Jerome Powell to lower interest rates and the Jeffrey Epstein storyline continues to plague his White House. Republican Congressman Tim Burchett of Tennessee joins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt and her panel weigh in on several breaking news stories about the Trump administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein saga as new reports on the president's ties to Epstein surface and an investigation on Capitol Hill picks up steam. Former National Security Adviser John Bolton joins to discuss.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The panel discusses the ever-evolving Jeffrey Epstein controversy and the attempts by President Donald Trump and his allies to draw attention elsewhere. Plus, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith joins Kasie Hunt. Also, what Hunter Biden had to say about his father and how Democrats are responding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rep. Eric Swalwell joins Kasie Hunt to discuss the latest congressional action on the Jeffrey Epstein files. The panel weighs in. Plus, a conversation on Democrats' 2024 autopsy, immigration, and the now-infamous Coldplay cheaters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The panel joins Dana Bash to discuss the latest developments on the Jeffrey Epstein saga as President Trump directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to release "pertinent" grand jury testimony. Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury weighs in. Plus, CBS announces a notable late-night show cancellation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The controversy around the Jeffrey Epstein files continues to dog the White House. Plus, President Trump's health update. Also, a discussion about Emil Bove with a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. And a deep dive on the future of the Democratic Party with Rahm Emanuel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices