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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.

Dem. Calls Strike Video 'One Of The Most Troubling Things I've Seen' The Arena with Kasie Hunt
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel as top lawmakers emerge from a briefing where they were able to watch video of the controversial follow-up strike on an alleged drug boat and to speak with the admiral who oversaw it. Rep. Pat Ryan from the House Armed Services Committee weighs in. The FBI makes an arrest in the DC pipe bomb case after a 5-year investigation. Speaker Johnson faces growing discontent from his GOP conference, especially its female members. Plus, a pediatrician weighs in ahead of a vote to change the childhood vaccine schedule by Secy. Kennedy's hand-picked panel.
Dec 5, 2025
WH: Trump "Stands By" Hegseth Amid Signal, Boat Strike Controversies The Arena with Kasie Hunt
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about the controversies surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after a classified Pentagon watchdog report found that he risked endangering troops by sharing sensitive war plans on Signal. Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Sen. Jack Reed, weighs in. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi reacts to newly released images and video of Jeffrey Epstein's private island. Plus, President Trump issues a new pardon, this time for a sitting Democratic lawmaker.
Dec 4, 2025
White House Defends Follow-up Boat Strike The Arena with Kasie Hunt
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
Trump Hosts National Security Meeting Amid Questions Over Strikes The Arena with Kasie Hunt
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
Trump Says He'll Void Anything Biden Signed Via Autopen The Arena with Kasie Hunt
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
FBI Seeks Interviews With Six Dems In Video The Arena with Kasie Hunt
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
Judge Dismisses Cases Against James Comey And Letitia James The Arena with Kasie Hunt
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
Trump And Mamdani Meet In The Oval Office The Arena with Kasie Hunt
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
Trump Suggests Executing Democrats For Sedition The Arena with Kasie Hunt
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
Epstein Files Bill Heads To Trump The Arena with Kasie Hunt
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
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