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Erin Burnett OutFront

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CDC Updates Isolation Guidance After Week Of Criticism

The nation’s largest medical organization is slamming the CDC for its new isolation guidance for Covid-19 saying it could put more people at risk. The updated recommendations do not advise a test for isolated people, but they offer guidance on how those people should respond to a test result if they choose to take one. The United States Attorney General is vowing to go after everyone involved in the January 6th insurrection. Does this also include former President Donald Trump? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 6, 202244 min

Jan 6 Panel Wants To Speak Directly With Mike Pence

The January 6th committee is releasing text messages between Fox News host Sean Hannity and the Trump White House. One message, a warning, was sent hours before the insurrection itself. This comes as we are learning the committee wants to speak with former Vice President Mike Pence. Pediatric Covid-19 hospitalizations reach an all-time high as millions of American kids will head back to classrooms in the coming days. But, the nation’s largest teacher’s union is now threatening to shut schools down. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 5, 202243 min

NYC Mayor & Florida Governor Keep Schools Open Amid Covid Surge

The United States is in the red zone as coronavirus cases continue to rise and hospitalizations reach their highest level in nearly four months. The New York City Mayor and the Governor of Florida are on the same page as they both commit to keeping schools open as students prepare to return to class. Meanwhile, the FDA has recommended kids ages 12 to 15 receive a booster shot. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 4, 202245 min

Pediatric Hospitalizations For Covid Reach All-Time High

A new record high for COVID-19 cases and we may be a month from the peak as staffing shortages are already pushing more cities across the country to the brink. This as hospital admissions for children are soaring to a new high. Will the Supreme Court take up Trump’s case against the January 6th committee? New filings from the committee and the Biden administration are asking the court to reject Trump’s request to keep hundreds of documents secret. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 31, 202145 min

CDC Predicts 44,000+ Coronavirus Deaths In 4 Weeks

Another coronavirus case record has been shattered with tens of thousands of deaths projected in the United States over the nexts few weeks as the CDC defends its new guidelines on isolation. What will the weeks ahead look like exactly? After days of deliberations and weeks of graphic testimony, Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell has been found guilty on five counts in her sex trafficking trail. Maxwell now faces up to 65 years in prison. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 30, 202145 min

Four States Report Peak Covid Hospitalizations

A new record high number of COVID-19 cases is set with a seven-day average now topping 256,000. So far, hospitalizations and deaths have not seen a similar increase in pace, but there are concerning signs. For example, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, and Vermont are now showing record high hospitalizations this month. As well, Ohio, Indiana, and Delaware are approaching their previous highs. Further, pediatric hospitalizations for coronavirus are up nearly 50% across the country over the last two weeks. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 29, 202145 min

CDC Lowers Isolation Recommendation To 5 Days Amid Omicron Surge

The CDC says quarantine times for Covid-19 should be reduced from ten days to five. This as President Biden owns up for the failure of coronavirus testing in the United States. The Omicron surge continues to expand as the U.S. is now averaging over 198,000 new Covid-19 cases each day. A truck driver who killed four people in a tragic crash has been sentenced to prison for 110 years. The District Attorney says that’s too much time behind bars, but what do the survivors think? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 28, 202145 min

Update for December 24, 2021

There is no new episode of the OutFront showcast. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and showcasts at cnn.com/audio. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 25, 20211 min

Kim Potter Guilty Of Manslaughter In Death Of Daunte Wright

Kim Potter, the former Minnesota police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright, has been found guilty on charges of first- and second-degree manslaughter. Daunte Wright’s mother joins to discuss the verdict. Former President Donald Trump appealed to the Supreme Court on Thursday to block the release of documents from his White House to the January 6 committee. The House is now pushing the Supreme Court to move quickly on Trump’s effort to keep details secret. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 24, 202143 min

Biden On Omicron: Can’t Plan For Something “Nobody Saw” Coming

President Biden is on the defensive as he pushes back against criticism that his administration was caught off guard by the Omicron variant. As the surge continues, today the FDA authorized Pfizer's antiviral pill, Paxlovid, to treat Covid-19. A Texas election official joins to discuss her claims that the state’s Attorney General threatened and even tried to indict her over the handling of the free and fair 2020 election. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 23, 202144 min

“Not A Failure”: Biden Says Covid Test Shortage Reflects Surge

President Biden laid out his action plan to slow the coronavirus surge as companies report unprecedented demands for tests. He plans to send resources to states in need and provide 500 million at-home rapid test kits to Americans across the country. The administration is still working out how many tests each household may request. The race to save Build Back Better continues as President Biden announces plans to persuade Senator Joe Manchin to get something done. But, will the Senator even join a key call with fellow Democrats on the topic tonight? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 22, 202143 min

CDC: Omicron Cases Make Up 73% Of Cases; Previous Estimate: 3%

The Omicron variant is now the dominant strain of coronavirus in the United States accounting for 73% of cases. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy joins to outline what we can expect will happen in the coming weeks. Closing arguments finish in the trail of Kim Potter, the former police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright. Her fate is now in the hands of the jury. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 21, 202142 min

New Study: No Evidence Omicron Less Severe Than Delta

A new study finds no evidence that the Omicron coronavirus variant is less severe than the Delta variant as the pandemic is shattering more records. NFL games are now being postponed and one of the nation’s biggest school districts is returning to virtual learning. Is this just the beginning? The officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright takes the stand. Her testimony was highly emotional. But, did it work? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 18, 202142 min

Biden Warns Of A “Winter Of Severe Illness And Death For The Unvaccinated”

Biden warned unvaccinated Americans saying it will be a “winter of severe illness and death” as cases and hospitalizations are both exploding. So, just how bad will it get? Democrats are turning on their own as frustration and anger mount over Senator Joe Manchin who is holding up Biden’s sweeping multi-trillion spending bill. Manchin’s holdout will mean Senate Democrats are expected to punt the Build Back Better vote until next year. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 17, 202141 min

AP Finds Rampant Voter Fraud Nearly Nonexistent

Shocking new numbers reveal just how many potential cases of voter fraud were discovered in six crucial battleground states during the 2020 election. According to Associated Press findings, only .002% of 25.5 million votes were potentially fraudulent, amounting to only 473 instances. Health officials are calling it the perfect storm after new modeling shows just how fast the Omicron variant could spread in the United States. This week marks 800,000 recorded Covid-19 deaths in the United States. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 202142 min

Cheney: Text To Meadows Said “Someone Is Going To Get Killed”

The House is about to vote on whether to hold Trump’s Former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with the January 6th committee. New text messages sent to Meadows before and during the riot have now been revealed by committee member Rep. Liz Cheney. Health officials are warning the Omicron variant is spreading faster than any prior strain by a large margin. This, as Cornell University shuts down after it reports more than 900 COVID-19 cases this week. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 15, 202142 min

Jan 6. Committee Votes Mark Meadows In Contempt

The January 6th Committee voted Monday night to formally advance the criminal contempt report against former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows for a full floor House vote. The vote by the full House is the final step before sending the referral to the Justice Department. We listen live to the vote live. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 14, 20211h 1m

Jan. 6 Committee Issues 6 More Subpoenas

The House Committee investigating January 6 has issued 6 more subpoenas. The targets of this round are individuals believed to be involved in the planning of rallies leading up to the insurrection, including Max Miller, a GOP congressional candidate from Ohio. CNN Senior Legal Affairs Correspondent Paula Reid joins Erin Burnett to discuss the individuals who received subpoenas and what the committee thinks these individuals may know. Plus, President Biden said he's "very concerned" after the United States Supreme Court refused to block a restrictive abortion law in Texas. Laurence Tribe is a constitutional law professor at Harvard Law School. He joins to discuss the consequences of the recent ruling. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 202141 min

Trump Loses Appeals Court Fight

Donald Trump lost a big legal fight to keep January 6th documents secret after a federal appeals court Thursday ruled against his effort. However, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals paused its ruling for two weeks so that Trump could seek a Supreme Court intervention. Could the Supreme Court ride to his rescue? Actor Jussie Smollett has been found guilty of making false reports to police for claiming he was the victim of a hate crime. The presiding judge in the case will determine if Smollett will serve a concurrent or consecutive sentences for each count at a later date. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 10, 202142 min

Mark Meadows Sues House January 6 Committee

Former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows is suing the January 6th committee as they move to hold him in criminal contempt. So, what’s he claiming in the lawsuit? A winter COVID-19 surge in America is creating major concerns in northeastern states as the push for booster shots grows louder. The head of the International Olympic Committee says Peng Shuai is in a fragile situation as the committee dismisses questions about her being silenced. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 9, 202144 min

Biden Confronts Putin As Tensions Escalate Over Ukraine

President Biden threatened Vladimir Putin with economic sanctions and other measures as Russia is on the verge of invading Ukraine. Plus, former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows ended cooperations with the January 6th committee but not before he shared crucial documents. Also, Republican lawmakers are trying to force out members of a bipartisan election commission after an audit found no signs of fraud. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 8, 202144 min

U.S. Declares Diplomatic Boycott Of Beijing Olympics

The White House escalates tensions with China after refusing to send diplomats to the Winter Olympics in Beijing because of human rights abuses. Now, China is lashing back at the U.S. Plus, a former Trump insider, Chief of Staff to Mike Pence, is cooperating with the January 6th committee. Also, authorities are now searching the home of the man accused of helping the parents of the alleged Michigan school shooter. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 7, 202142 min

Michigan Shooting Suspect’s Parents Face Multiple Charges

A manhunt for the parents of the alleged Michigan school shooter begins after they were charged with involuntary manslaughter and failed to appear for their arraignment. The prosecutor for the case laid out their disturbing behavior before their son was accused of killing four classmates. A warning tonight on just how contagious the new Omicron variant may be as more states are reporting cases of the Covid strain this evening. Does this mean we need to reconsider the definition of what “fully vaccinated” means? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4, 202142 min

Stricter Testing For U.S.-Bound Travelers Begins Monday

The race to stop a winter surge continues as President Biden announced a new plan to prevent the spread of Covid-19 cases. The plan includes booster shots, free at-home testing, travel protocols, and more. Is it enough? President Trump’s wealth may have taken a hit while he was President, but a jaw-dropping amount of money still flowed into his bank accounts. A new report claims Trump could be about to sell the lease on his Washington D.C. hotel. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 3, 202142 min

Death Toll Climbs In School Shooting

A fourth student in Michigan is now dead after the school shooting in suburban Detroit as we learn of alarming videos reportedly found on the suspect’s phone. The Women’s Tennis Association is suspending its tournaments in China because of concerns about the safety of tennis star Peng Shuai. The January 6th select committee is holding a vote on whether to find Trump ally Jeffrey Clark in contempt. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 2, 202154 min

Biden Admin Considering New Travel Safety Requirements

The Biden administration is rushing to stay one step ahead of the new coronavirus variant, Omicron. Now, the administration is considering stricter testing for anyone traveling to the United States. This as we are learning new details about some of the very first patients. Plus, CNN is learning moderate Republicans are growing concerned the disgusting antics of the hard right faction of their party could threaten the GOP’s efforts to win back the majority next year. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 1, 202143 min

CDC: Everyone 18+ “Should” Get A Booster

US Health officials have strengthened booster recommendations to brace for the new coronavirus variant, "Omicron.” President Biden said the new strain is a concern but not a cause for Americans to panic. Opening statements began today in the sex-trafficking trial for Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell. Maxwell's defense told jurors their client was a scapegoat for Epstein's abuse. Prosecutors said Maxwell was involved in a "pyramid scheme of abuse" by offering cash to poor underage girls, luring them into a web of abuse. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 30, 202141 min

Jury Finds 3 Men Guilty In Ahmaud Arbery Killing

Three men have been convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery. It was an emotional scene inside the courtroom as the verdict was read. Guilty on 23 of the 27 charges, the convicted murderers have also been indicted on federal hate crime charges. The Republican National Committee used donor money to pay legal fees for Donald Trump. Some RNC members and donors accuse the party of running afoul of its own neutrality rules and misplacing its priorities. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 202143 min

Biden's Plan To Lower Gas Prices

In order to combat rising gas prices, President Biden issued a plan to release 50 million oil barrels from the strategic reserve. Earlier today, he admitted his plan won’t solve the crisis overnight. So, is this nothing more than a political ploy? Plus, the White supremacist organizers of the deadly rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, were found liable to pay over $26 million in damages. The jury is still deadlocked on the more serious claims of federal conspiracy. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 24, 202144 min

Roger Stone, Alex Jones Issued Subpoenas By Jan 6. Committee

The January 6th select committee has issued five new subpoenas to major players in Trump’s orbit including high profile names like Roger Stone and Alex Jones. Gas prices are up a staggering 60% from last year. Police have identified and shared a possible motive for the man they say drove his car through a Christmas parade killing five people and injuring nearly 50 more. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 23, 202143 min

Biden Responds To Rittenhouse Verdict: Jury System Works

Kyle Rittenhouse is a free man tonight after being acquitted of all charges in a polarizing trial over whether he acted in self-defense when he shot and killed two people. Soon after, President Biden remarked that he stands by the verdict and that the legal jury system in America works. The mystery grows over the disappearance of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai. Chinese state media has released images of what they claim is Peng Shuai. Former Ambassador to China Max Baucus joins to provide insight on the official accused of sexually assaulting and raping the tennis champion. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 202142 min

CBO: Spending Bill Will Add Billions To Deficit Over 10 Years

The House is set to vote on whether to advance Biden’s massive $1.9 trillion social safety net bill. The vote comes after a key Congressional Budget Office analysis which found the bill would add billions of dollars to the deficit. Does speaker Pelosi have the votes to pass this Build Back Better Act? Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has been missing for nearly three weeks after she accused a top Chinese official of sexual assault. Steve Simon, Chairman and CEO of the Women’s Tennis Association, joins to discuss demands for an investigation. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 19, 202142 min

Rep. Gosar Becomes First House Member Censored In 10+ Years

The House voted to censure Republican congressman Paul Gosar for posting a video depicting him killing congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. However, most Republican colleagues do not think he crossed the line. Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas joins to discuss the response by the GOP. Vials of the contagious, deadly, and eradicated virus smallpox were found in a lab just outside Philadelphia. Now, the CDC says there is no indication anyone has been exposed to the virus as they continue their investigation. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 18, 202145 min

Deliberation Day 1: Rittenhouse Jury Adjourns Without Verdict

The jury in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial just ended deliberations for the day, without reaching a verdict. Republican congressman Paul Gosar is set to be punished for his graphic video depicting violence against Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and President Biden. Plus, a woman who backs Trump election lies is now running to oversee Michigan’s elections and she has Donald Trump’s backing. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 17, 202142 min

Rittenhouse Trial Goes To Jury Tomorrow

Jury deliberations begin tomorrow in the case of Kyle Rittenhouse, the armed teenager who killed two people and injured a third in Kenosha, Wisconsin last year. Steve Bannon, President Trump's adviser, defender, and supporter is defiant after his court appearance calling his contempt charge a misdemeanor from hell. President Biden is set to begin a high-stakes meeting with the president of China this hour. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 16, 202142 min

Bannon Indicted For Contempt, Expected To Surrender

A grand jury has indicted former Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon for contempt of Congress, the Justice Department announced today. The criminal case against Bannon could take years to unfold in court, and a successful prosecution is not a certainty. On the charges, select committee member Rep. Jamie Raskin said, "the justice system of the United States is not going to tolerate these contemptuous violations of the rule of law.” To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 13, 202143 min

Federal Court Pauses Release Of Trump Documents

In a last ditch effort to prevent the release of hundreds of personal documents, former President Trump won a temporary pause on releasing White House records to the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. The injunction is to protect the court's jurisdiction to address appellant's claims of executive privilege and should not be construed as a ruling on merit. The defense has rested their case today in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, a teenager faced with several charges of homicide in 2020 following social unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Closing arguments are expected early next week. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 12, 202141 min

Kyle Rittenhouse Testifies Under Oath

In an emotional testimony, defendant Kyle Rittenhouse cried when describing the events which lead to the fatal shooting of two people in August of 2020. The judge in the trial sharply admonished the prosecutor twice for his line of questioning. By the the end of court today, the judge told jurors that he expects to finish the case by early next week. Despite a strong economic rebound in recent months with record job growth, rising wages and a surging stock market, many Americans are faced with rising inflation. President Biden spoke live from Maryland today about how his Build Back Better agenda can address these economic concerns. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 11, 202144 min

Jan. 6 Committee Issues 10 New Subpoenas

Ten new subpoenas have been released targeting high-ranking Trump loyalists including Stephen Miller and Kayleigh McEnany. With Attorney General Merrick Garland yet to weigh in on behalf of the DOJ regarding criminal contempt charges for Steve Bannon, some recipients have already indicated they will not comply with the subpoenas. Narcan, an opioid inhibitor used to prevent drug overdoses, was administered by first responders to attendants at the Travis Scott concert in Houston, Texas. The Houston fire chief says Narcan use by first responders does not mean that drugs were the primary cause of death for the eight people who died therefore the investigation remains ongoing. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 10, 202144 min

House Subpoenas More Trump Loyalists

New subpoenas have been issued to six Trump advisors for them appear before the House January 6th committee. With the DOJ’s Attorney General Merrick Garland yet to indict Steve Bannon after contempt charges were recommended by the House committee, compliance with the new subpoenas is still uncertain. New details show the Houston police chief met with Travis Scott and his head of security to discuss safety hours before his show where a rush of concertgoers resulted in the death of 8 people. A detailed operations plan for the music festival did not include a specific contingency for a surging crowd incident despite three people being trampled and hospitalized at the same festival in 2019. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 9, 202142 min

Nancy Vows Vote, Biden Cancels Trip

Earlier today Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi vowed the vote on the infrastructure bill would happen tonight. Sources suggest twenty progressive Democrats will vote “no” unless the infrastructure bill and the society safety net package are voted on together. Now Biden has cancelled a planned trip home to call into a progressive caucus meeting in a last ditch effort to push for the infrastructure vote. What does this back-and-fourth amongst Democrats say about the likelihood of this bill getting passed and the future of the Democratic party? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 6, 202144 min

Georgia Election Official Resigns After Death Threats

With Trump continuing to push false Georgia election integrity claims, an election official in Fulton County has resigned after receiving multiple death threats. Further, Georgia is seeing more restrictive voting laws as the integrity of the election has not been proven fraudulent. Virginia's Executive Mansion flipped Republican putting pressure on Biden and congressional Democrats to pass the Build Back Better agenda. Sources say a vote on both the infrastructure bill and the social safety net bill could come soon but has Nancy Pelosi garnered enough votes in the House for the bills to pass? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 5, 202142 min

Democratic Disappointment: GOP Wins In Virginia

A disappointing election night for Democrats after the GOP win the Governor's and attorney general’s races in Virginia. Democrat Eric Adams vows to sit down with police and firefighter unions to discuss Covid-19 vaccination mandates hours after being elected mayor of New York City. Minneapolis rejected a referendum that would have replaced the police department with a department of public safety. New Jersey’s gubernatorial election is coming down to the wire. What do the voting demographics and data suggest about next year's midterm elections? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 4, 202142 min

Manchin Hits The Breaks On Biden Bill

Sen. Joe Manchin said he won't support the $1.75 trillion social safety net expansion bill Democrats are negotiating citing concerns the bill could cause inflation and increase the national debt. Although progressives in the House say they will vote for the packages, it is unclear if President Biden can get his agenda through congress without Sen. Manchin’s support. A close gubernatorial race in Virginia continues between Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin as the candidates make their closing arguments ahead of Tuesday’s statewide election. What do the tightening polls say about the future of American politics? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 2, 202144 min

The Implications of Virginia’s Governor’s Race

Vice President Kamala Harris is on the campaign trail in Virginia for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe just days ahead of the state’s election. The race has gained national attention as both parties are using this contest as a road map for how to run in next year’s midterms, but state Democrats fear that the race has been nationalized so much that it could hurt their chances of winning. Where does the race currently stand? Plus, 13 guns along with ammunition were seized from a prop truck on the set of “Rust.” Lawyers for the film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, say that she had “no idea where the live rounds came from.” No one has been charged, but officials say no one has been cleared of wrongdoing either. Investigators are looking at the circumstances of the shooting and at past patterns to see whether anything could have been done to prevent the incident. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 202142 min

Infrastructure Vote Delayed

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spent today making a plea to democratic caucus members to pass Biden’s “Build Back Better” framework but with too many down votes for the bill to pass a formal vote has been delayed. Currently, the bill includes billions for home care, extensions for child tax credit, two years free pre-K, and $500+ billion in clean energy incentives. Biden noted nobody got everything they wanted, including him, as he leaves for the G20 summit in Rome. A criminal complaint alleging a sex crime has been filed against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The misdemeanor charge in connection with the complaint dates back to an incident at the governors mansion on December 7, 2020. Cuomo has repeatedly denied the allegation of sexual misconduct against him, allowing that he made mistakes, but always insisting that the more serious accusations were untrue. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 29, 202141 min

Criminal Charges Not Ruled Out In Deadly “Rust” Movie Shooting

The assistant director on “Rust” who handed Alec Baldwin the gun that shot Halyna Hutchins did not check all the live rounds according to an affidavit. The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office believes there were other suspected live rounds present that day, too. The District Attorney says “all options are on the table at this point” with regards to criminal charges as the investigation remains ongoing. Key elements of Biden’s infrastructure and climate bill are likely to be removed including free tuition for community college, marginal tax rate increases, and paid family and medical leave. Democrats face clear urgency as they try to reach consensus before Biden's trip to the United Nations. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 202141 min

Democratic Discord Over Biden’s Build Back Better

Democratic members of congress have yet to reach an agreement on key elements of Biden’s $1.72 trillion economic and climate package. Senator Elizabeth Warren is advocating for increased taxes on the wealthy while Senator Kyrsten Sinema is opposed. Senator Bernie Sanders says expanding Medicaid and Medicare is a must while Senator Joe Manchin disagrees. Can democrats reach consensus? Vaccine advisers to the FDA voted 17-0 to recommend emergency use authorization of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine in children ages 5-11. Does this mean kids are now able to return to pre-pandemic life safely? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 27, 202142 min

New Details Of Facebook Misinformation Claim

An archive of redacted documents provide insight into what is happening on Facebook and behind the scenes at Facebook. The documents come from a complaint filed with the SEC by Facebook whistleblower Frances Huagen who says Facebook’s algorithms, and the economic incentives behind those algorithms, are rewarding extremism, elevating conspiracy theories, and bolstering negative content on the platform. The movie production of “Rust” will wrap indefinitely after actor Alec Baldwin discharged a prop weapon killing a crew member on set. Prior to the accident there were two incidents of weapons misfiring on set. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 26, 202142 min

Biden Economic Plan: Progressive Promises In Limbo

On the heels of President Biden’s CNN town hall, Nancy Pelosi has vowed that democrats will make a deal to pass Biden’s sweeping economic agenda. Provisions in the bill are up for debate as democratic senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema have pushed back on progressive items such as tax hikes on corporations and free community college. Alec Baldwin says he is “fully cooperating with police” after a prop firearm discharged on the set of his new movie “Rust” killing the film’s director of photography and injuring the director. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation “remains open and active.” To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 23, 202142 min