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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 new NYT reporting that the president wants the DOJ to pay him $230m in compensation for past cases against him. Senator James Lankford discusses an embattled Trump nominee's racist texts. Congressman Dan Goldman weighs in as well. Plus, the Trump's White House renovations get underway.
Oct 22, 2025
Breaking developments in the criminal case against James Comey. The former FBI director just made key filings in the federal indictment against him, trying to get the case thrown out. Plus, breaking news in the President’s attempt to deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon.
Oct 21, 2025
A key meeting in the White House just wrapped as Donald Trump pushes for an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky made his third trip to the White House this year as he tries to convince Trump that the way to force Russia to the negotiating table is to give more weapons to Ukraine.
Oct 18, 2025
Kasie Hunt breaks the news that former Trump national security adviser John Bolton has been indicted for alleged mishandling of classified information. The panel discusses. Senator Elissa Slotkin weighs in on Bolton and the government shutdown.
Oct 17, 2025
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about the oral arguments the Supreme Court heard today in a major voting rights case. Congressman Robert Garcia discusses the government shutdown and the ongoing fight to release the Epstein files. Senator Markwayne Mullin weighs in on the Pentagon's controversial new press policy. Plus, the panel discusses the fallout from the leaking of messages exposing Young Republicans' racist chat.
Oct 16, 2025
The President awards Charlie Kirk a posthumous Medal of Freedom. Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about the ongoing government shutdown. Senator Chris Van Hollen weighs in. Plus, former special counsel Jack Smith speaks for the first time about his investigations into President Trump.
Oct 15, 2025
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