
Laura Coates Live
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Mass shooter’s mother on trial
Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Michigan teenager who shot four classmates to death in 2021, takes the stand on involuntary manslaughter charges in a case that’s testing the limits of who might be found responsible for a mass shooting. Plus, a behind the scenes look at 2024 presidential campaigns. And, ‘Black Swan’ events: how chance happenings can upend our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Haley on racism, tech chiefs slammed, NFL concussion settlement
What GOP Presidential candidate Nikki Haley said about racism in America during an interview on “The Breakfast Club”, while taking her sharpest shots at Trump yet. Plus, Mark Zuckerberg makes a stunning apology as he and other tech chiefs are slammed over safety at a child online safety hearing before Congress. And, WAPO investigates “The broken promises” of the NFL concussion settlement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What’s behind the immigration crisis?
Senate negotiators try to finalize a bipartisan border deal as House Republicans declare the not yet done deal dead on arrival. Our panel goes in-depth on the border crisis, and the politics behind it. Plus, the prosecutor who spearheaded the Trump university fraud case lays out the 12 rules for “Taking down Trump”. And, the Oxford High School shooter’s mother stands trial on involuntary manslaughter charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Border politics, E. Jean Carroll speaks out, Swift Super Bowl conspiracies
House Republicans move to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas over the border crisis, as Trump tries to torpedo a bipartisan border deal. Plus, what E. Jean Carroll had to say about Trump in her first CNN interview since her $83.3 million defamation win against the former president. And, Conservatives float conspiracy theories about Taylor Swift and the Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump told to pay $83.3M in damages to E. Jean Carroll
A jury awards E. Jean Carroll damages of $83.3M in her civil defamation case again Donald Trump. Plus, anti-death penalty activist Sister Helen Prejean joins to discuss the first US death row inmate being executed by nitrogen gas in Alabama this week. And, WWE founder Vince McMahon resigns amid sex trafficking allegations. Also, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump takes the stand
Trump testifies in his own defense in the E. Jean Carroll civil defamation trial, with the judge striking some of the former president’s roughly three-minute testimony. Plus, Fani Willis and others are expected to be subpoenaed for a hearing on the Fulton County D.A.’s affair allegation. And, why trump is pressuring Republicans to block a border deal. Also, what witnesses had to say about the first US execution by nitrogen gas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Two-person race?
Nikki Haley says 2024 is now a two-person race, but as the Primary season takes a back seat to the courts, our panel discusses if that is really the case. Plus, a mass shooter’s mother is on court on charges of involuntary manslaughter. And, an untested method of execution is to be used by Alabama. Also, “Crime Junkie” podcast host Ashley Flowers joins to discuss America’s true crime obsession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New Hampshire votes, Kamala Harris interview, what derailed DeSantis?
Laura Coates is live in New Hampshire for midnight votes as polls open for the Primary. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris joins to discuss the reversal of Roe v. Wade, Trump’s legal woes, and the current state of the immigration system. And, our panel discusses what went wrong with DeSantis’ 2024 campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Georgia D.A. in the spotlight after misconduct allegations
She brought charges against Trump and 18 others in Georgia, but now Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis has important questions to answer about an alleged conflict of interest that could de-rail the case. Plus, the Los Angeles innocence project takes on the Scott Peterson murder case. And, two Madonna fans tell Laura Coates why they’re suing the singer for concert delays. Also, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump dares judge to kick him out of court
A judge threatens to kick Trump out of court for being disruptive in the E. Jean Carroll defamation trial – what the former president had to day about it. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris responds to GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley claiming the US has ‘Never’ been a racist country. And, new evidence is discovered in the D.B. Cooper skyjacking case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
CNN Tonight update for January 15, 2024
There is no new episode of the CNN Tonight showcast, but we’ll be back in your feed soon. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and showcasts at cnn.com/audio. Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Grading GOP candidates’ strategies in Iowa
GOP presidential candidates make their closing arguments in Iowa three days away from the first 2024 votes of the Nation, amid concerns that subzero temperatures could affect turnout. Our panel of experts grade the strategies the hopefuls are using. Plus, an overview of Trump’s legal battles in his 50-year mission to discredit the justice system. And, the US launches new attacks against Houthi Rebel targets in Yemen. Also, actress Erika Alexander joins to discuss her new movie “American Fiction”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump’s closing arguments in $370M fraud trial
Trump’s $370M civil fraud trial wraps up in New York with the former President calling the proceedings a “political with hunt” in his closing arguments, in front of the very judge who will decide how much he has to pay. Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen joins to discuss the drama in the courtroom. Plus, the US launches airstrikes against Iran-backed militants in Yemen in response to unprecedented attacks by Houthi Rebels on ships in the red sea. And, Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal tax charges, and makes an unexpected appearance at his contempt hearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
CNN Tonight update for January 10, 2024
There is no new episode of the CNN Tonight showcast, but we’ll be back in your feed soon. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and showcasts at cnn.com/audio. Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump immunity appeal: debating the arguments
Trump’s lawyer is forced to concede that a president could be prosecuted, if first convicted by the Senate, and that there is no absolute presidential immunity covering all circumstances. Our panel of legal experts discuss today’s historic courtroom showdown and whether prosecuting a former president opens a “Pandora’s Box”. Plus, Trump turns his ire on Nikki Haley as she builds momentum in the 2024 race, cutting the former president’s New Hampshire lead to single digits. And, Boeing CEO David Calhoun publicly speaks out, acknowledging what he calls “our mistake” after United and Alaska airlines say technicians have found loose hardware on some of their 737 Max 9 jets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NTSB holds news conference on Alaska Airlines incident
Live coverage of the NTSB news conference on the Alaska Airlines plane door blowout incident. Plus, Trump takes the campaign trail to the courtroom in the final week before 2024 voting begins. And, Biden appeals to black voters in a campaign trip to South Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SCOTUS on the spot, Biden on democracy, Heidi Fleiss on Epstein
The Supreme Court agrees to hear the 14th Amendment case over whether Trump can be disqualified from the 2024 primary ballot in Colorado. Plus, as Biden kicks off 2024 arguing the GOP has "abandoned our democracy”, our panel discusses the narratives shaping the 2024 race. And, ex-Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss joins to discuss Jeffrey Epstein’s court document revelations, after a third batch uncovers the dead sex offender’s web of famous friends, Also, an Alaska Airlines flight make an emergency landing in Portand after a window appears to blow out after take off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republican Presidential Town Hall with Nikki Haley
CNN Anchor Erin Burnett moderates a live Republican Presidential Town Hall with Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley from Des Moines, Iowa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump’s lawyers argue he “in no way” engaged in insurrection
Trump appeals his Colorado ballot ban to SCOTUS, his lawyers arguing he “in no way” engaged in an insurrection. Krista Kafer, a longstanding Colorado Republican and plaintiff in the 14th Amendment case, gives her reaction to Trump’s appeal. Plus, the Biden administration sues Texas over the State’s immigration law on the day the House Speaker and GOP lawmakers visit the border. And, the names of Jeffrey Epstein's associates are made public after court documents are unsealed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump appeals bans, Sen. Menendez charged, Trump’s voter fraud investigation
Trump appeals the decision in Maine barring him from the primary ballot, and is also expected to appeal the same decision in Colorado, following the 14th Amendment insurrectionist ruling against him. Plus, Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez is charged with receiving gifts from Qatar in new allegations in a corrupt scheme. And, Ken Block, an expert hired by the Trump campaign in 2020 to find voter fraud joins to talk about what he discovered. Also tonight, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks out after 300 migrants are flown from Texas to Illinois, Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns after intense outside pressure, and, how 379 people narrowly escaped a burning plane in 90 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
CNN Tonight update for December 27, 2023
There is no new episode of the CNN Tonight showcast, but we’ll be back in your feed soon. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and showcasts at cnn.com/audio. Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump’s Christmas message to his enemies: “rot in hell”
On Christmas Day, the former president posted a message which called his opponents thugs, called special counsel Jack Smith deranged, and made a final slam at Smith and Biden writing “rot in hell.” This as 2024 is shaping up to be a busy year for former President Trump and his multiple legal cases. Plus, authorities at the southern border are encountering a record number of migrants. Also, a retrospective on women in the economy in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SCOTUS refuses to fast-track Trump immunity dispute
The Supreme Court rejects Special Counsel Jack Smith’s request to fast-track Trump’s presidential immunity dispute. Our panel discusses what happens next. Plus, Laura Cotes answers viewer questions after a barrage of legal news hit the headlines this week. And, Biden is under pressure to act as the border crisis intensifies. Also, celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson talks with Laura Coates about the importance of highlighting culinary traditions in America, and creator & showrunner Shawn Ryan joins to talk about his No.1 Netflix show, ‘The Night Agent’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Detroit News: Trump on tape pressuring election officials
The Detroit news reports it has audio recordings of Trump allegedly pressuring election officials to not to certify Biden’s 2020 win in Michigan. Plus, Special Counsel Jack Smith stresses the “Gravity” of Trump’s federal election interference case, urging the Supreme Court to immediately hear the immunity dispute that’s delaying progress. And, actress La La Anthony tells Laura Coates about her “Threesixty” mentorship program at an NYC prison, that teaches young men skills to re-enter society successfully. Also, the Hollywood pay gap and the actress who says she may quit over it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How the Supreme Court could decide the 2024 election
As Trump seizes on the ruling barring him from the Colorado ballot to rile up his base, our panel discusses how the Supreme Court could decide the 2024 election. Plus, The mayor of El Paso joins to talk about the border crisis, and reacts to Trump’s comments that immigrants are “poisoning the blood” of the US. And, 10 Americans are freed by Venezuela in exchange for a Nicolás Maduro ally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump removed from Colorado 2024 ballot
The Colorado Supreme Court removes Trump from the State’s 2024 ballot, after finding he engaged in an insurrection on January 6. The plaintiff and organization behind the 14th amendment lawsuit join to give their reaction the former president’s disqualification. Plus, Trump dismisses Hitler comparisons as he doubles down on his anti-immigrant rhetoric. And, CNN reports on the ground near the volcanic eruption in Iceland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric on the campaign trail
Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric goes to dark extremes, four-weeks ahead of the Iowa caucuses, after campaign trail speech he gave in New Hampshire draws comparisons to Nazi Germany. Plus, a judge denies former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadow’s attempt to move his Georgia criminal case to a federal court. And, In 2000, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas complained openly to lawmakers about his $173,600 salary, saying one or more Justices would resign if action was not taken. Laura Coates speaks with ProPublica’s Justin Elliot about what may have shifted Thomas’ view in the intervening years, amid previous reporting of him spending vacations with billionaire friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Giuliani ordered to pay $148M for defaming poll workers
There is a price for election lies and that price is more than $148 million. Rudy Giuliani, former New York mayor, has been ordered to pay an astronomical number for defaming Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss with lies about what they did or did not do after the 2020 election. Plus, a one-on-one with Independent 2024 presidential candidate Cornell West about vote margins in battleground states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Everything, everywhere, all at once for Biden
With US diplomatic and aid efforts in both the Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars, an impeachment inquiry, and sinking approval ratings, Biden will be running for reelection against some significant headwinds. Former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang joins to discuss the challenges Biden faces. Plus, as a jury weighs the potential $48 million in damages against Rudy Giuliani for smearing two Georgia election workers, our panel discusses his demeanor inside and outside of the courtroom. And, Marvel movie star Jonathan Majors awaits his assault trial verdict. Also tonight, calls for answers and accountability grow after a third Mississippi family finds a loved one was buried without their knowledge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Could winning the White House be Trump’s ultimate get out of jail card?
Amid mounting legal woes, could winning the White House be Trump’s ultimate get out of jail card? Our panel discusses. Plus, exclusive audio of the former Trump attorney who masterminded the so-called “alternate elector” plot. Kenneth Chesebro, who pleaded guilty to cooking up the plan, is now speaking with investigators in Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, and Wisconsin. And, a federal judge pauses Trump’s election interference case with a ruling that could delay it until March 2024. Also tonight: the House votes to formalize President Biden’s impeachment inquiry, Hunter Biden defies his House subpoena and says he is willing to testify publicly, and two wrongfully convicted California men are exonerated in separate murder cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rudy Giuliani continues to defame election workers
Why is Rudy Giuliani continuing to defame two Georgia election workers, claiming without proof that “they were engaged in changing votes”? The mother and daughter he accuses are receiving threats against their lives, captured on voicemail. Plus, as the House prepares to formalize the Biden impeachment inquiry tomorrow, could it backfire on the GOP? And, President Zelensky pleads for more Ukraine aid from Congress. Also tonight: After 20-years in prison, a wrongfully convicted man is freed, and a new movie gives a gay civil rights visionary his due. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is a President of the United States above the law?
Special Counsel Jack Smith calls Trump's bluff - next stop the Supreme Court. He’s asking the Justices to decide whether Trump is, in fact, protected by presidential immunity in the election subversion case in Washington, DC. Plus, the Texas Supreme Court strikes down a ruling allowing a woman’s emergency abortion, hours after she left the state for the procedure. And, a jury is to decide how much Rudy Giuliani must pay two election workers he defamed after the 2020 race. Also tonight: George Santos is in talks for a possible plea deal, and Elon Musk reactivates Alex Jones’ X account after a 5-year ban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michigan shooter sentenced, Biden on grief, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’
A day of emotion in court, and a historic sentencing for families that waited two-years for justice. A judge gives the Oxford High School shooter the harshest possible penalty. Plus, CNN Anchor Anderson Cooper joins to talk about his recent “All There Is” episode in which President Biden speaks out on grief, and his relationship with his sons. And, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers. Also tonight: comedian Matt friend weighs in with his take on a wild week in politics, Trump is to take the stand in his civil fraud trial in New York on Monday, and a 17-year-old becomes the youngest to pass the California State Bar exam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hunter Biden indicted on tax charges
The President's son, Hunter Biden, is facing nine criminal tax charges including evasion of assessment, and fraudulent or falsified tax returns. The 56-page indictment alleges he avoided paying taxes on millions of dollars while spending money on his extravagant lifestyle. Plus, former Attorney General Eric holder joins to discuss the avalanche of warnings about a second Trump term, including weaponizing the DOJ. And, the university presidents under fire for antisemitism on their campuses. Also, a court grants a Texas woman’s request for an emergency abortion in a historic ruling, but now the Texas attorney general is threatening to go after her doctor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fourth Republican presidential debate: post-debate analysis
Live special coverage and analysis of the fourth Republican presidential debate, hosted by Anderson Cooper and Dana Bash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Closed-door admission, new political party, elevated threat level
To the surprise of his aides, President Biden admits to a room full of donors that he might not be seeking a second-term if Trump were not running. He’s now walking that back. Plus, former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney say’s she’ll ‘do whatever I have to do’ to stop Trump as she considers a third-party bid. And, our panel discusses the elevated threat level the US faces after the FBI Director calls for the renewal of the surveillance program amid a dramatic rise in hate crimes. Also tonight: a second man is buried by authorities in Mississippi without relative’s knowledge, and Marvel actor Jonathan Majors goes on trial for assault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Terror plot foiled, more trials for Trump? Bank heist solved
Bomb making materials, an ISIS flag and a 16-year-old suspect - a chilling story about a potentially deadly terror plot that was foiled in Las Vegas. Plus, after an appeals court rules Trump is not immune from January 6 lawsuits, the ruling could open doors for more legal action against the former president. And, the father-son duo that helped solve a decades-old bank heist after following clues in an obituary to uncover the secret life of a bank robber. Also tonight: a mother who lost her son to an opioid overdose speaks out about the controversial settlement with Perdue Pharma, and Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ wears the crown at the box office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Santos kicked out, no immunity for Trump, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’
Truth-challenged Republican Rep. George Santos is expelled from the House following his ethics violations, making him one of only six-members that have been thrown of Congress in its 234-year history. Plus, a federal judge rules Trump does not have absolute immunity from prosecution by being a former president, and denies a bid to dismiss his election subversion case. And, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers. Also tonight: remembering Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, and Lawmakers push for federal holiday honoring Rosa Parks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Did Israel know of the Hamas attack plan?
The New York Times reports that Israel knew of Hamas’ attack plan more than a year ago, but that officials dismissed it. Plus, CNN Legal Analyst Joey Jackson discusses what the YSL RICO case in Georgia says about the case against Donald Trump. And, author and journalist Charles Blow tells Laura Coates about his new vision for black political success. Also, Rep. George Santos refuses to resign a day ahead of his expected expulsion vote. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Truce expiration looms, Henry Kissinger dies, Schumer condemns antisemitism
The Israel-Hamas truce is set to expire at midnight ET, with the names of the next set of hostages to be released not yet received by Israel. Ela Shani is a 14-year-old survivor of the massacre on October 7th. She tells Laura Coates what she saw and experienced, after her father and many of her closest friends were killed. Plus, Henry Kissinger has died at the age of 100, according to his consulting firm Kissinger Associates. CNN Host Fareed Zakaria weighs in on the former US Secretary of State’s legacy. And, Majority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish official in American history, condemns the rise antisemitism in a passionate speech, calling it, “a five alarm fire”. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fragile truce violated, Koch backs Haley, Hunter Biden calls GOP’s bluff
Israel and Hamas clash in Northern Gaza, violating their fragile truce, with both sides pointing fingers over an incident reportedly involving explosive devices. As CNN learns more about the psychological torture some hostages have endured, Laura Coates goes one-on-one with a family member of a recently released hostage. Plus, the influential Koch Network backs Nikki Haley to stop Trump in the GOP Presidential race. And, Hunter Biden calls the GOP’s bluff, saying he’ll testify publicly before Congress in their probe into his behavior. Also tonight: the CIA Chief is in Qatar pushing for a broader hostage deal, Sports Illustrated magazine comes under fire for using A.I. generated content, and Sean “Diddy” Combs steps down as REVOLT chairman amid sexual assault lawsuits. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fourth hostage group freed, Musk visits Israel, Vermont shooter charged
A fourth group of 11-hostages is released as the Israel-Hamas truce extends for 48-hours. Plus, Elon Musk visits Israel after the backlash he faces over an antisemtic conspiracy theory he posted on X. And, a Vermont man is charged with shooting three Palestinian college students. Also tonight: the ex-police officer convicted in the killing of George Floyd is stabbed in prison, Biden’s slide among black and Hispanic voters threatens his 2024 campaign, and the price of fame: Disney star Alyson Stoner recalls her ‘harrowing’ childhood career. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hostage release delay, Jamie Foxx allegations, rise in hate
Israel’s Government says no Hamas hostages will be released before Friday, with the IDF stating, “this is a complicated process.. it will take time”. Plus, actor Jamie Foxx is accused of sexual assault in a new lawsuit. And, our panel discusses the rise of alleged antisemetic and Islamophobic incidents. Also, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade is to be led by the Alabama HBCU Marching Band. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Israel’s Cabinet votes to approve hostage release deal
Israel’s Cabinet votes to approve a hostage release deal with Hamas that would see at least 50 women and children freed, in exchange for a four-day truce in the IDF air and ground campaign in Gaza. A family member of multiple hostages joins to react to the deal, and ex-Iranan prisoner Jason Rezaian joins to discuss what release could look like for the hostages, and why he thinks "a lot of things could still go sideways”. Plus, a Georgia judge declines to jail a Trump election racketeering co-defendant over allegedly attempting to target witnesses using social media posts. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The battle for A.I.
After the biggest name in A.I. is fired, then dramatically hired by Microsoft, staff at Open AI threaten to head for the exits unless Sam Altman is brought back. Plus, is the rise of A.I. in music a threat to creativity, or a new tool? Grammy-winning producer Pete Rock and Entertainment Manager Ian Schwartzman join to give their perspectives. And, a federal appeals court strikes down a key tool for the voting rights act. Also, President Biden’s birthday prompts debate about his age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Big win for Trump, Green Party candidate interview, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’
The Colorado judge in Trump’s 14th Amendment case rules he “engaged in an insurrection”, but keeps him on the State’s ballot. Plus, Dr. Jill Stein joins to discuss the launch of her Green Party presidential campaign, responds to ‘spoiler’ candidate criticism, and shares her views on the Israel-Hamas war. And, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers. Also tonight: major advertisers flee X in a deepening crisis for Elon Musk, and, how the right-wing media spreads antisemetic language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Santos fraud saga, Musk antisemitism backlash, Sean “Diddy” Combs allegations
Botox, fake loans and lies – The House Ethics Committee finds Republican Rep. George Santos misused his campaign funds. Laura Coates looks at the damning report detailing how Santos spent donors’ money, and is joined by North Shore Leader Managing Editor Maureen Daly, who first broke the Santos scandal. Plus, Elon Musk claims an antisemetic post on X is “the actual truth”, as IBM suspends advertising on the platform after its ads appeared next to pro-Nazi content. And, Sean “Diddy” Combs is sued for years of alleged abuse in a lawsuit brought by his ex-girlfriend, Cassie. Also tonight: videos praising Bin Laden’s US criticism go viral on TikTok, and – are we alone? A new book looks at the inside story of UFO’s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump demands mistrial, 14th Amendment ruling, plea deal video leak
Donald Trump files for a mistrial in the $250 million New York civil fraud case, claiming the judge is biased. Plus, a major ruling looms after closing arguments in the Trump 14th amendment trial in Colorado. And, after a co-defendant’s lawyer in the Georgia election case admits to leaking plea deal footage to the media, our panel discusses the public opinion impact of video leaks. Also tonight: Georgia prosecutors ask the judge to jail a Trump Georgia election interference case co-defendant for witness tampering, CNN obtains exclusive body camera footage of a Hamas militant documenting the terror attack on October 7, and the Senate votes to pass a stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fight club, targeted operation, chilling testimony
Smurfs, fistfights and kidney punches: GOP anger boils over. Plus, the IDF launches a “precise and targeted operation” at a Gaza hospital. And, during a chilling testimony, the man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi with a hammer blames far-right conspiracy theories for his actions. Also tonight, new details on the expected timeline for Trump’s Georgia election subversion trial, and massive crowds fill the National Mall in the ‘March for Israel”. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pelosi’s chilling testimony, Trump demands TV trial, plea deal revelations
Paul Pelosi takes the stand in trial of his accused attacker. A man looking for his wife, Nancy Pelosi, allegedly hit the 83-year-old in the head with a hammer in his own home. Our panel discusses the chilling details. Plus, Trump “Demands” for his federal election trial to be televised. And, more plea deal revelations: an ex-Trump attorney says the then president “was not going to leave” the White House whether he lost the election or not. Also tonight: Donald Trump Jr. testifies for the defense in The Trump Organization’s New York civil fraud trial, a Jewish-Palestinian family join to discuss how they’re processing the Israel-Hamas war, and following conduct controversy the Supreme Court announces a code of ethics - but does it pass muster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices