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The Arena with Kasie Hunt
Kasie Hunt brings key players into the arena for sharp analysis and panel discussion on the latest news in politics and culture.

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about what's next for the Middle East after the president and world leaders sign the Gaza ceasefire deal. Ret. Admiral James Stavridis weighs in. Plus, exclusive new CNN reporting describes a shakeup at a key US attorney's office.
Oct 14, 2025
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about new reporting that a social media post from the President, in which he addresses Attorney General Pam Bondi and asks her to prosecute his perceived political enemies, was intended to be private. Senator Amy Klobuchar weighs in. Congressman Mike Lawler joins to talk about the ongoing government shutdown. Plus, the panel discusses Trump's hopes of receiving a Nobel Peace Prize.
Oct 11, 2025
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about the indictment of NY Attorney General Letitia James. Senator Elissa Slotkin reacts. Plus, the Israeli government meets to vote on the Gaza ceasefire deal.
Oct 10, 2025
Kasie and the panel discuss Former FBI Director James Comey's not guilty plea—and his lawyer's argument that President Donald Trump is behind it all. Also, Texas National Guard troops deployed to Illinois complete their training ahead of expected operations in Chicago. Plus, Kasie speaks with Amy McGrath about her campaign to turn a Senate seat blue in Kentucky.
Oct 9, 2025
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel after Attorney General Pam Bondi's fiery testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee today. Senator Chris Coons, who questioned Bondi today, discusses. Plus, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek tells Kasie about her meeting this afternoon with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
Oct 8, 2025
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about the unfolding legal battle over the president's deployment of the National Guard to Chicago and Portland. Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel weighs in. The president talks to reporters in the Oval Office. Plus, Virginia's Republican Attorney General reacts to the texting scandal dogging his Democratic opponent.
Oct 7, 2025
Sean "Diddy" Combs is sentenced to 50 months in prison. Hamas agrees to "immediately" negotiate over hostage releases after President Trump's ultimatum on his Gaza peace plan. Kasie Hunt talks to Maryland Governor Wes Moore about the ongoing government shutdown and the state of the Democratic Party.
Oct 4, 2025
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel as Speaker Johnson heads to the White House for a meeting with the president on the second day of the government shutdown. Lawmakers engage in a meme messaging battle. Congressman Jason Crow weighs in. Plus, officials up federal law enforcement efforts in Memphis and Oregon.
Oct 3, 2025
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about the unfolding government shutdown and who it is benefiting politically. Republican Congressman Jim Jordan and Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego weigh in. Plus, Defense Secretary Hegseth travels to Memphis to survey the federal law enforcement task force there.
Oct 2, 2025
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about the increasing likelihood of a government shutdown ahead of tonight's deadline. Retired General Wes Clark and Iraq War veteran Allison Jaslow react to what Secretary Hegseth and President Trump said today before hundreds of top military officials. Congressman Seth Moulton weighs in.
Oct 1, 2025