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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.

The latest on President Donald Trump's thinking about the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. A member of the Senate Intelligence Committee weighs in on how involved the United States should be. Plus, a member of Congress named on the Minnesota suspect's target list joins Kasie Hunt.
Jun 18, 2025
A Minnesota Democrat who knew the lawmaker targeted in a politically motivated assassination joins Kasie Hunt to discuss the latest developments in the case. Also, how the politics of the Israel and Iran conflict is dividing the GOP, and what the "No Kings" protests may signal about Democratic messaging.
Jun 17, 2025
Iran launches a massive aerial attack on Israel. Iranian missiles struck Tel Aviv injuring at least 7 people. The Israeli military now says their entire nation in under fire. A source confirms to CNN that the United States is helping intercept Iran’s missiles and drones.
Jun 14, 2025
A United States senator was handcuffed in Los Angeles today in a dramatic showdown. California Sen. Alex Padilla was forcefully removed from a press conference and coerced to the ground after attempting to ask Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem a question. We bring you all the latest details on the incident.
Jun 13, 2025
The Los Angeles mayor calls for an end to immigration raids in Los Angles as protests spread to cities across the country. Plus, California Gov. Gavin Newsom seizes the moment to energize Democrats by taking on Donald Trump. Also, new details about Elon Musk’s call to President Trump after their dramatic falling out.
Jun 12, 2025
California Gov. Gavin Newsom asks a federal judge for a restraining order against the Trump administration. This as Marines arrive in Los Angeles. Plus, President Trump warns that any protestors at Saturday’s military parade will be met with force.
Jun 11, 2025
Day four of protests in Los Angeles with demonstrators once again taking to the streets as officials urge everyone to remain peaceful. Plus, Donald Trump says he would arrest California’s governor and Gavin Newsom responds.
Jun 10, 2025
The man who the Trump administration admitted it mistakenly deported in direct violation of a court order will be returned to the United States. Since March, Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been held in El Salvador’s notorious counterterrorism prison.
Jun 7, 2025
We continue to follow the fallout between President Trump and Elon Musk and it is getting messier by the minute. Musk accused Trump of being in the Epstein files and then it got worse from there.
Jun 6, 2025
Elon Musk is on a tear this afternoon saying Republicans should kill the spending bill and start over. Plus, President Biden’s former press secretary leaves the Democratic Party behind and now says she’s an Independent.
Jun 5, 2025