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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 after President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provide new details around the controversial follow-up strike on an alleged drug boat. Senator Richard Blumenthal weighs in. Plus, the panel looks ahead to tonight's special election in Tennessee.
Dec 3, 2025
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about the questions swirling around the Trump administration's authorization of strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean. Rep. Ro Khanna weighs in. The Democratic candidate trying to flip a solid red district in Tennessee, Aftyn Behn, discusses her campaign. Plus, Dr. Jeremy Faust walks through the possible reasons for President Trump's recent medical imaging.
Dec 2, 2025
Manu Raju talks to the panel after President Trump claims he will void any document former President Biden signed via autopen. Trump's former attorney weighs in on its legality. The president vows to pause migration from third-world countries following the deadly shooting of two National Guardsmen by an Afghan national. Plus, Democrats hope to extend their winning streak next week in a Tennessee special election.
Nov 29, 2025
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel after the FBI seeks interviews with the six Democratic lawmakers who appeared in the controversial video to U.S. troops. Rep. Eric Swalwell discusses the new lawsuit he's bringing against a Trump administration official. Plus, Admiral James Stavridis weighs in on the developing Ukraine peace plan.
Nov 26, 2025
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel after a judge dismissed the indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and NY Attorney General Letitia James. Miles Taylor weighs in. Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego shares his message to Secretary Hegseth after the Pentagon announced it would investigate his colleague, Sen. Mark Kelly.
Nov 25, 2025
President Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani take questions live in the Oval Office following their first meeting. Kasie Hunt and the panel react. Rep. Jamie Raskin weighs in. Plus, some Dem. lawmakers require additional security following Trump's comments on their video reminding U.S. troops to disobey unlawful orders.
Nov 22, 2025
Kasie Hunt talks to Democratic Congressman Jason Crow after Trump called for his arrest over a video he posted with colleagues reminding U.S. troops to disobey illegal orders. The panel weighs in. The Justice Department investigates Trump administration officials' handling of the Adam Schiff mortgage fraud probe. Plus, the panel reflects on the legacy of former Vice President Dick Cheney following his funeral services.
Nov 21, 2025
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel as we wait for the president to sign the bill approved by Capitol Hill that would force the release of the Epstein files. Democratic Whip Rep. Katherine Clark weighs in. Trump's handpicked U.S. Attorney admitted the jury in the James Comey case never saw the full indictment. Plus, Jacob Ward discusses Elon Musk's prediction about the future of artificial intelligence.
Nov 20, 2025
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel shortly after the House passes a bill that would force the release of the Epstein files. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Gloria Allred weigh in. Plus, the panel discusses President Trump's lavish welcome of the Saudi Crown Prince to Washington, seven years after the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Nov 19, 2025
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel shortly after President Trump said he would sign a bill to release the Epstein files if it got to his desk. Rep. Pete Sessions weighs in. Plus, the president hosts McDonald's owners at the White House as the administration aims to focus its messaging on affordability.
Nov 18, 2025







