Episode

Hegseth Defends War Despite Polls

Podcast: The Lead with Jake Tapper
Published: May 1, 2026
Duration seconds: 5653
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Experts explain why the price of gas is on the rise. Plus, the recent United States Supreme Court decision is already upending elections. Louisiana is now putting House races on hold one day after the Supreme Court invalidated the state’s congressional maps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices