The Lead with Jake Tapper - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I really do enjoy Jake Tapper's podcast of "The Lead." He may sound biased because he often (nearly on a daily basis) calls out the lies and falsehoods coming from D. J. Trump and his administration. He could dispassionately report on the controversies, but instead he takes a stand for honesty, truth, and decency whenever these qualities are missing from statements coming from the White House; Mr. Tapper takes a stand using his infectious sense of frustration and a heavy dose of humorous sarcasm. When the report concerns policies or legislation, I find that Jake Tapper's approach is very fair minded. He is an outstanding journalist, and the podcast of "The Lead" is well worth the listen. Enjoy.

Jake Tapper is one of the best reporters. He gives his audience unbiased information, asks the hard questions, and has enough foresight to see through the political nonsense. Even during the Obama administration, he reported fairly. Obviously, I'm sure, he wishes to speak more to the policies of the administration but so much of that is clouded by the new administration's loose behavior. Also, hearing his show through podcast is superb and infinitely more convenient than cable news.

Still laughing at that one. Thanks for your public service by booting Steve Miller off SOTU last weekend.

Anyway, Jake's biting satire and direct style make The Lead and SOTU not only informative but entertaining. No, I don't agree with everything he proposes but at least there's rational thought and reason behind his ideas, something we need a lot more of these days. And he can read as well as tweet in this age of social media insanity. A winner in my opinion.

Many of us in the non hysterical, inquisitive “middle” really respect Jake and appreciate his thorough, articulate perspective and skilled refereeing. We’d also love a more balanced roster of guests and a balanced and comprehensive critique.

Great communication skills by all three of the hosts. They all have a great sense of humor as well which is entertaining as well as listening to their great perspectives.
One of the biggest things I also realize I was snookered by the Fake media was the character misrepresentation in regards to Steve Bannon! He has great humor, treats the callers well and very strategic! The media made him out to be an outsider that had no business being in the White House but I now see how valuable he is and was.

It used to be good, but recently the number of ads has greatly risen, often two ad segments back to back, with maybe 4 ad breaks over a half hour program, with the same ads repeated. "Omaha Steaks" is particularly smarmy and grating ("amazing!" "delicious, impressive!" "happy friends and family ... will think of you every time they cook ... !"). My iPod Nano has 30 sec backup but no skip forward function, unfortunately.