Laura Coates Live

Ousted Tennessee Democrat Justin Jones is reinstated to his seat after being expelled on Thursday for protesting inside the State House chamber, demanding action on gun reform. Plus, a 25-year old employee opened fire inside a bank in Louisville, Kentucky today, killing five people and injuring at least eight. The panel discusses how credit card companies could help crack down on mass shootings, but why they're not. And, one of the most admired spiritual leaders in the world issues an apology after a video goes viral showing the Dalai Lama asking a young boy to suck his tongue. Also tonight: CNN’s inside scoops on the fight over abortion access, Musk’s Twitter, 2024 races, and recession worries.Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Tennessee State House votes to expel two Democratic State Reps for so-called decorum violations after three Democrats protested on the State House floor over gun safety. State Rep. Gloria Johnson, who narrowly survived the expulsion by one vote, joins to discuss. Plus, a North Carolina Democrat switches parties giving Republicans a veto-proof supermajority in the State House. And, Stormy Daniels speaks out about Donald Trump being indicted on criminal charges, whether he should go to jail, and if she will testify in the hush money trial.Also tonight: Singer Jewel talks with Alisyn Camertota about advocating for mental health programs and draws on her own experiences, Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose luxury vacations paid for by a GOP mega-donor, a CNN poll shows 30% of Americans say Biden deserves to be reelected in 2024, and how Gen Z is reshaping the idea of work hustle and societal norms.Hosted by Alisyn Camerota To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New legal woes for Trump: former Vice President Mike Pence is poised to testify for the first time on Trump’s actions leading up to January 6, but there are many more cases, including a battery and defamation trial that begins in just two weeks. Plus, Alisyn Camerota sits down with six-voters from different generations about the challenges they face in today's job market and economy, and who they blame. And, Grammy Award-winning country musician Ketch Secor tells Alisyn why he thinks country music can lead America out of its cycle of gun violence.Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, relating to alleged hush money payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. But does the Manhattan DA have a strong case against the former president? Alisyn Camerota discusses with two attorneys who have very different opinions.Also tonight: Trump verbally attacks the judge overseeing his criminal case, a federal appeals court denies Trump’s emergency bid to stop his ex-aides from testifying in the DOJ’s January 6 probe, and, Tennessee House Republicans attempt to expel three Democrats for joining a gun control rally.Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump meets with his lawyers and political advisors ahead of the arraignment for his alleged role in paying hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels. One Trump aide describes him as “defiant and focused”. We’ll tell you what CNN has learned will happen tomorrow. Plus, after Senator John Fetterman opens up about the downward spiral that landed him in a medical center for six weeks being treated for depression, the panel discusses why inpatient treatment was necessary for him. And, ‘Dirty Jobs’ host Mike Rowe tells Alisyn why a college degree may not be the best route to success for our kids, and what jobs he says are needed over the next decade.Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Tower, the motorcade route and the Manhattan Criminal Court tighten security ahead of the unprecedented arraignment of former President Donald Trump. We’ll tell you the timeline for what happens next, including Trump’s fraud trial getting underway. Plus, one of the jurors in the Gwyneth Paltrow ski collision trial tells Alisyn what convinced her Paltrow was not guilty. And, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: the weekly segment in which Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers.Also tonight: The woman at the center of Trump’s historic indictment Stormy Daniels says she's getting death threats and fears for her own safety, the Executive Director of the California Police Union is charged with allegedly importing and selling thousands of opioids disguised as chocolates and make-up, and CNN fact check – George Soros did not donate to the Manhattan DA’s 2021 election campaign, despite the GOP’s claim to the contrary.Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an unprecedented moment in US history, former President Donald Trump is indicted by a grand jury in Manhattan. The indictment is under seal tonight, but sources tell CNN Trump faces more than 30 counts related to business fraud in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. Plus, the panel discusses what will happen when Trump hands himself over to the authorities. And, Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen, one of the key figures at the center of the Manhattan District Attorney’s probe, joins to weigh in on the indictment, saying “It’s just the beginning”.Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Jay Wellons was one of the medical staff standing by to treat the victims of the Nashville school shooting, but none of the ambulances he expected ever arrived. Some of our politicians said today there's nothing we can do about gun violence. Dr. Wellons and his colleagues disagree. Plus, the opioid overdose antidote drug Narcan will soon widely available. Do they have it at your child's school? Should parents keep it at home? We'll explain what you need to know. And, pulse of the people: Alisyn asks the panel if they think technology, including AI, is advancing too quickly.Also tonight: CNN traces the path of Fentanyl from Chinese chemical manufacturers to Mexican cartels, John Fetterman is to return to the Senate after clinical depression treatment, the growing trend of naked dinner parties, and, is it time to end viral college acceptance videos?Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police tell CNN the Nashville school shooter was being treated for an “emotional disorder”. Audrey Hale bought seven guns legally in Nashville, using three of them in the massacre. The panel discusses the link between gun violence and metal health, and the flaws in the current system around gun ownership. Plus, another legal defeat for Trump after a federal judge rules Mike Pence must testify to a grand jury about his conversations with the then President leading up to January 6.Also tonight: how new AI tools could blur the line between fact and fiction after a Professor says ChatGTP is echoing myths about slavery, why Americans are so uncomfortable with discomfort, a Wall Street Journal poll shows the values that are important to Americans now compared to 25 years ago, and, snooze science - does napping make up for a bad night’s sleep?Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three 9-year-old children and three adults have been killed at an elementary school shooting in Nashville. The panel discusses the urgent need for those on all sides of the causes of gun violence debate to find common ground. Plus, why Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton’s duet ‘Rainbowland’ was deemed too controversial by one Wisconsin elementary school for a first-grade concert. And, Gwyneth Paltrow’s accuser in the ski collision trial took the stand today, giving a very different story from hers. We’ll play you what happened in court.Also tonight: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announces a delay to his judicial review amid huge protests. Plus, the hush money grand jury meets today as an indictment decision about Trump looms, deadly tornadoes ravage the Southeast killing at least 22 people, and the push for reparations: Evanston, Illinois set up a $10M reparations plan in 2019 but is still debating how to disperse the funds.Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A judge orders top Trump aides to testify in the January 6 investigation, rejecting the former president’s claim of executive privilege. Plus, Trump warns of “potential death and destruction” if he’s indicted in the Stormy Daniels hush money probe. And, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: the weekly segment in which Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers.Also tonight: Gwyneth Paltrow takes the stand in a trial over a 2016 ski crash, a Utah law calls for a curfew on social media users under 18 and gives parents’ access to their child’s account, Michelangelo’s ‘David’ causes controversy in the classroom, and, the MIT researchers who are studying the best way to split an Oreo.Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why was a grieving father pinned to the ground by Capitol Police today? Joaquin Oliver was shot to death at Parkland High School. His parents join to speak out after being removed from a House hearing on gun rights. Plus, tomorrow prosecutors plan to ask Trump’s former lawyer about his claim that a “diligent” search had been conducted for classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, and also about his telephone conversation with Trump the same day surveillance footage was subpoenaed. And, Gwyneth Paltrow is expected to take the stand tomorrow in the trial about her skiing accident. We'll tell you about the piece of missing evidence revealed in court today.Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump's own defense attorney has been ordered to testify on Friday before the grand jury in the investigation into the classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago. A source says he will also have to turn over his handwritten notes. Meanwhile, the investigation into Trump’s alleged hush money payments to Stormy Daniels continues, with the grand jury meeting again tomorrow. Plus, a Republican lawmaker in Montana wants to ban diversity, equality and inclusion training that might make state employees feel “Guilt, anguish or psychological distress”. And, how a daring escape from jail ended because of a craving for delicious pancakes.Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal judge believes the DOJ’s case that Trump may have used his own defense attorney to commit a crime in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents probe – what that could mean for the former president’s legal defense. Plus, new details about the inner workings of the FOX Network from a lawsuit filed by a producer that describes the toxic stew of sexism, misogyny and anti-Semitism she experienced there. And, Tacopina vs. Tacopina - Trump's lawyer is now saying something very different than he did on CNN Tonight in 2018 about the alleged Stormy Daniels hush money payments.Also tonight : law enforcement sees an uptick in violent chatter online from right-wing extremists about Trump’s possible indictment – is it any different than what we heard before January 6? Plus, a quiz to test your A.I. knowledge, what a potential Trump indictment would mean for presidential politics, a workers' strike shuts down the Los Angeles school district, and, Novak Djokovic is unseated as the #1 tennis player after missing tournaments due to not being vaccinated against Covid. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is former President Trump about to be indicted for paying hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels? A source tells CNN his legal team does not expect an arrest before next week, and prosecutors say they have not made a final decision. Alex Fernandez is the Miami Beach City Commissioner. He joins to discuss the criminal crackdown there, after spring break turned fatally violent for the third year running this weekend. And, the cast of 'Ted Lasso' took over the White House press briefing room today – what they, and the White House, want everyone to know about mental health.Also tonight: California’s Governor plans to cut homelessness by 15% before 2025, China’s Xi praises “Dear friend” Putin during their Kremlin meeting, Finland is ranked the World’s happiest country for the sixth year in a row, the US Chamber of Commerce says there’s a massive shortage of skilled workers, and, is there more bank turmoil coming?Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Law enforcement agencies in NYC prepare for the possible indictment of Trump in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. It could happen as early as next week. Plus, the Ohio school district is switching to a 4-day school week to combat staff shortages. And, a man who was wrongly convicted and sentenced to 400 years, tells Laura Coates his story following his release after serving 34 years in prison. Also, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: the weekly segment in which Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers.Hosted by Laura Coates. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big banks rescue First Republic in a $30 billion deal to “reflect their confidence” in it, and “banks of all sizes”. Laura Coates asks House Banking Committee member Senator Chris Van Hollen if customers are being ignored in the financial crisis. Plus, the US Military releases video of a Russian fighter jet forcing down an American drone over the Black Sea. And, a 10 million-ton, 5,000 mile-long blob of seaweed is floating around in the Gulf of Mexico, and is and heading for Florida's beaches.Also tonight: dozens of Mar-a-Lago staffers and Trump insiders are subpoenaed to testify in the classified documents investigation, Biden’s education secretary goes after Governor DeSantis for censoring what children can learn, an Alabama elementary school installs bulletproof safe rooms, Biden gets tough with TikTok, and, music producer David Guetta speaks to CNN about using AI to emulate artists’ voices.Hosted by Laura Coates. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anxiety intensifies over the health of the global financial system as Credit Suisse borrows more than $50 billion from the Swiss National Bank after its shares crash 30%. Plus, Fulton County investigators have yet another recording of Trump pressuring a Georgia official to overturn Biden’s 2020 win. And, the President of Mexico blames the US for the Fentanyl crisis, saying legislators haven't done anything to combat it. Also tonight: a Texas judge hears a case that could end abortion pill access nationwide, San Francisco leaders show early support for $5M reparation payments to eligible black residents, the impact of MLK Jr’s assassination on civil rights, and, climate crisis: how melting ice is affecting wildlife patterns in Antarctica.Hosted by Laura Coates. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After customers withdrew $42 billion from Silicon Valley Bank in a single day following a viral panic about a bank run that spread on Twitter and private chat groups, the panel discusses the effect social media is having on finance and the importance of where we get our information from. Plus, the admissions fight going on in women’s colleges – should they admit trans men? And, why working from home long-term is less healthy than you might think.Also tonight: a school pulls a test question for linking political ideology with race and gender, the DOJ sues Rite Aid alleging the company ignored ‘red flags’ in opioid prescriptions, a CNN poll shows 38% of GOP and GOP-leaning voters say increasing diversity is threatening American culture, Biden calls on Congress to “ban assault weapons”, and, if ChatGTP writes your cover letter, is it cheating?Hosted by Laura Coates. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The panel examines what the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and New York’s Signature Bank means for your money and for other banks, plus reactions to President Biden’s message to Americans that the U.S. banking system remains “safe.” And, former Trump attorney Michael Cohen testified before the New York grand jury investigating the former president’s alleged role in a scheme to pay hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Also, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has asked local businesses to use facial recognition technology to fight shoplifting. Also tonight: a government report finds that crash test dummies used by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are not representative of our population; Michelle Obama is opening up about her role as a mom; and will text messages and emails revealed in Dominion’s defamation lawsuit against Fox be admissible in court? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight, we have footage of was happening in the car taken by one of the Americans kidnapped in Mexico, just after they crossed over the border, before a two-hour time gap. What we know about where they went before being surrounded by the cartel. Plus, Republican Rep. George Santos is accused of running a credit card skimming operation in Seattle. And, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: the weekly segment in which Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers.Also tonight: The 2022 Oscars ceremony brought us the slap heard round the world. Our panel brings us a preview of what’s in store for this year’s broadcast. Plus: regulators shut down Silicon Valley bank after its sudden implosion, 2024 hopeful Nikki Haley suggests raising the retirement age, and, the White House pushes back against DeSantis’ “Woke” attacks. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prosecutors signal criminal charges are likely for Trump in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. Plus, the Mexican drug cartel believed responsible for kidnapping four Americans apologizes, and hands over those directly involved. And, Tennessee’s Lieutenant Governor faces questions over his racy comments on a young gay man’s Instagram posts.Also tonight: the former head of the DHS Disinformation Governance Board tells Alisyn Camerota about resigning after attacks against her from the right-wing media and GOP lawmakers. Plus, the Michigan House passes expanded background checks on gun sales, new polling shows the majority of Americans view the term ‘Woke’ as positive, and, is new technology guilting you into tipping? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Where did Covid-19 come from? The former head of the CDC says he was left out of Coronavirus origin discussions between Dr. Fauci and other scientists, after he expressed support for the Wuhan lab leak theory. Plus, as CNN learns more about what happened to the four Americans attacked and kidnapped in Mexico, a border culture expert shares his research about violent drug cartels. And, the DOJ issues a scathing rebuke of Louisville police in a report following the botched raid that killed Breonna Taylor. Also tonight: how easy is it to use AI to fake someone’s voice? CNN’s Donnie O’Sullivan calls his parents to find out. Plus, Maryland Zoo launches a summer camp for adults, the unexpected 2021 “Baby Boom”, Oklahoma rejects recreational marijuana legalization, and, “Sushi Terrorism” hits conveyor-belt restaurants in Japan. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First up, an update on what happened to the four Americans who were kidnapped by a drug cartel in the Mexico border city of Matamoros on Friday. Plus, the backlash against Tucker Carlson’s false January 6 claims. And, Michelle Obama talks about the day she moved out of the White House, and why she sobbed uncontrollably. Hosted by Alisyn Camerota To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four U.S. citizens were assaulted and kidnapped by gunmen in Mexico on Friday in a case of mistaken identity. Investigators believe the Americans were mistaken for Haitian drug smugglers. We hear what U.S. law enforcement is doing to find them. And, a woman died after suffering injuries during turbulence on a flight— the panel discusses how this could happen. Plus, Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson aired some of the exclusive January 6th footage given to him by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Also tonight: comedian Chris Rock joked about Will Smith slapping him at the 2022 Academy Awards; Tennis star Novak Djokovic withdrew from a U.S. tennis tournament; and Arnold Schwarzenegger denounced antisemitism and hate in a new video. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The judge who sentenced Alex Murdaugh for murdering his wife and son calls the disgraced attorney a “Monster”. The panel debates the view of some legal observers that those three hours of jury deliberations were too fast for a six-week trial. Plus, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: the weekly segment in which Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers. And, what will the future be like for the people of East Palestine, Ohio after the toxic chemical spill? A woman who grew up in the middle of a different environmental disaster has a message for East Palestine residents.Also tonight: a Governor DeSantis appointee to the new ‘Disney Oversight Board’ suggested tap water could turn people gay, Tennessee’s GOP Governor signs a law banning gender-affirming care for minors and restricting drag shows, how would you like to travel the world for a year for the bargain price of $30,000? - as always there’s a catch, CNN’s Kasie Hunt gives birth to daughter Grey after 13 minutes of sudden labor, and, star of “Heat” actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61.Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Murdaugh is found guilty of murdering his wife and son, and likely faces a life sentence. Did Murdaugh's son Paul help solve his own murder from the grave? Plus, a Michigan man from the so-called ‘Sovereign Citizens Movement’ threatens to kill Jewish officials including the Michigan attorney general. And, a terrifying episode in the sky so severe that passengers on a Lufthansa flight said it felt like going over the top of a rollercoaster. But, as the skies were clear - is climate change causing turbulence?Also tonight: the House Ethics Committee opens its investigation into Rep. George Santos, Biden’s first-ever veto might be against the GOP war on so-called ‘woke’ capitalism, Jack Daniels is being sued by a Tennessee resident over ‘whiskey fungus’ from its barrelhouses, and, a former HQ Trivia host brings the questions ahead of CNN film “Glitch: The Rise and Fall of HQ Trivia” premiering on Sunday at 9p ET/PT.Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Pennsylvania man is arrested after trying to bring explosives on a plane to Florida. Police say it’s not terrorism related, so what was it? Plus, some of the lawmakers trying to make dressing in drag illegal have themselves dressed in women's clothing, and there are photos to prove it. And, how much would it take for you to move back to your home state? How about $25,000? Alisyn explains.Also tonight: former Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan is grilled for remaining on the Fox board of directors amid FOX News’ election fraud lies, facts and fears about crime in America, the NYC Mayor criticizes the separation of church and State, the Connecticut man who’s lived completely barefoot for twenty-years, what’s causing the spike in whale deaths in New York & New Jersey regions, and TikTok sets a default 1-hour time limit for users under 18. Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The panel discusses politics and race, and, cancel culture and wokeness. Are we all having conversations at our dinner tables where we accidentally step in it? And what conversations do we now feel uncomfortable having because we're afraid to get it wrong? Plus, 26 million student loan forgiveness applications could be declined by the Supreme Court. And, a former Navy fighter pilot tells Alisyn the US has a real UFO problem, but it’s not balloons.Also tonight: Rupert Murdoch acknowledges FOX News hosts endorsed false stolen election claims, the Tennessee Governor who expects to sign an anti-drag show bill reacts to a high school photo of him reportedly wearing women’s clothing, the FAA is to conduct a sweeping safety review after multiple incidents, and climate crisis: scientists warn sea ice is hitting a record low.Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New revelations from the $1.6 billion Dominion Voting Systems defamation lawsuit against FOX News - what Rupert Murdoch said under oath about multiple FOX hosts and the lies they repeatedly told on air about the 2020 election. Plus, the racist rant from the creator of “Dilbert” that’s led to hundreds of newspapers across the country dropping the comic strip. And, does a bear do cocaine in the woods? Well, this one does. Why movie audiences are hooked on the new comedy thriller, “Cocaine Bear”.Also tonight: Governor DeSantis releases a new book as the buzz around his potential 2024 bid heats up, CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins to talk about the origins of Covid, a proposed bill sparks accusations of a “Takeover” in Jackson, Mississippi, Instagram users are shocked to find violent content in their feed, widely used zero-calorie sweetener Erythritol is linked to heart attacks and strokes, and, is it rude to call someone rather that text?Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Country music star Brad Paisley tells Alisyn about his new charity song “Same Here", which honors Ukraine, and features President Zelensky and Paisley talking about the commonalities Ukrainians and Americans share. Plus, Alisyn sits down with parents from across the country to talk about gender issues, who should decide how they are discussed in schools, and whether they believe it should be their Governors. And, a dramatic day in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial - how will the jury respond to the defendant that admits he's been lying to everyone for years? Also tonight: a new Florida bill would give DeSantis more power over State Universities and ban gender studies, China tries to position itself as a peace broker in Ukraine, new comedy thriller movie ‘Cocaine Bear’ has everyone talking about the true events it’s based on, and the NTSB investigates a close call between two planes at Burbank Airport.Hosted by Alisyn Camerota To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh makes the risky move to take the stand in his double murder trial defense, denying killing his wife and son, but admitting lying to investigators about his alibi. The panel discusses whether Murdaugh helped or hurt his case. Plus, Governor Ron DeSantis vows to pay a $5K bonus to police officers who move from Democrat-led cities to serve in Florida. And, as culture wars rage in public schools around the country, six Florida parents tell Alisyn Camerota what the term “woke” means to them, and who they think should be making the decisions about their kids’ curriculum. Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The panel continues the conversation from CNN's Town Hall on the toxic train disaster in East Palestine, Ohio, in which angry and frustrated residents grilled the Norfolk Southern CEO, and their Governor, on concerns about air and water safety, clean-up efforts and the long-term health effects of the chemical spill. Plus, are trains safe? CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir reports on the surprising number of train derailments that happen in the US each year. And, Transport Workers of America representative Brian Delucia joins to talk about the need for increased track inspections.Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The foreperson on the Georgia special grand jury has a lot to say about former President Trump and the 2020 election fraud investigation. CNN Tonight’s experts tell us if she should be saying it all out loud. Plus, after dueling speeches this week about the Ukraine war from Biden and Putin, the panel looks at the differences between what the American and Russian people see about the invasion on their TV screens. And, what GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley said about the Civil War when she was running for Governor of South Carolina, in an interview that included a board member of a white nationalist organization.Also tonight: Bernie Sanders accidentally photo bombs a TikTok video, why some people are angry about Vanderbilt University’s message to its students about mass shootings, critical SCOTUS cases could reshape how content is shared and moderated online, and is a 4-day week for 100% pay a dream or is it becoming a reality?Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Governor Ron DeSantis is taking his war on woke show on the road today, visiting blue states and offering police officers money to move to Florida. We’ll tell you what Trump has to say about it. Plus, Republican Congressman George Santos gives a revealing interview in which he attempts to explain his list of lies. And, censorship or sensitivity? The classic children's books, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and James and the Giant Peach are getting re-writes.Also tonight: President Biden makes a surprise visit to the Ukraine war zone and announces an additional $500 million in aid plus new sanctions on Moscow, East Palestine residents report a growing number of ailments following the toxic train crash there, a family’s lawsuit alleges an inmate froze to death in an Alabama jail, and “Winnie the Pooh” gets a horror movie treatment.Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fox News stars privately trashed Trump’s election lies while promoting them on air, court documents from the defamation lawsuit brought against the network by Dominion Voting Systems shows. Plus, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: the weekly segment in which Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers. And, the rollback of regulations that allows trains to carry more hazardous material through all of our neighborhoods, as seen in the toxic spill in East Palestine, Ohio. Also tonight: With smart home technology, who is the boss? Alisyn Camerota speaks to one man whose smart home locked him inside without the code to get out. Plus, schools are cutting honors classes due to the lack of black and Latino students, the best jokes of the week from late night TV, and Tiger Woods apologizes for a prank he played on the golf course this week.Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight, we'll tell you the latest theory on what the MFOs the Pentagon has been shooting down are, and where they came from. Plus, the crisis worsens in East Palestine, Ohio. With toxic train wreckage having burned for days, some parents are saying their children are now suffering from nausea and rashes. And, the panel discusses high-profile health issues, as Sen. John Fetterman is treated for depression and Bruce Willis’ family confirm the actor has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.Also tonight: A Michigan State University professor recounts the deadly mass shooting in his classroom, how online histories come into focus as digital generations get older, a special grand jury unanimously concludes there was “no widespread” voter fraud in the 2020 election in Georgia, and the dark side of Microsoft’s new A.I. chatbot.Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN exclusive: Trump’s former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, who was in the room for most of the key events on January 6, has been subpoenaed by the special counsel investigating the former president’s alleged involvement in the insurrection. Plus, railroad officials back out of a community meeting as residents, who say they are getting sick, demand answers after the toxic train derailment in Ohio. And, Federal investigators look into a third potential airline runway collision in less than a month, as the FAA's acting chief faces a Senate panel on outages and near-misses.Also tonight: GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley calls for politicians over 75 to take a mental competency test, truth-challenged Rep. George Santos considers running for re-election, the Buffalo supermarket shooter is sentenced to life in prison without parole, and the Turkey-Syria earthquake has now claimed the lives of 41,000 people, but survivors are still being found after 10 days.Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police say the Michigan gunman who killed three students yesterday had no ties to the University. The father of a Michigan State University student who survived two school shootings in a little over a year speaks out about gun violence. Plus, the panel discusses Republican Nikki Haley’s 2024 White House bid and whether her contradictory statements about Trump will affect her credibility with voters. And, Ohio residents experiencing headaches and sore throats after a toxic train derailment are advised to drink bottled water only.Also tonight: The Petito family lawyer says Laundrie’s mother wrote her son a letter offering to bury a body, the winner of the record $2.04 billion Powerball is finally revealed, a United Airline flight makes a dramatic plunge shortly after takeoff, the influx of beached whales on the Northern Atlantic coast, and what are we talking about when we talk about woke?Hosted by Alisyn Camerota To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three people are reported dead, and five are hospitalized after shots are fired at Michigan State University, prompting a shelter-in-place order amid the search for a suspect. CNN Tonight brings you live rolling coverage of the incident and the first news briefing on the situation by MSU campus police.Hosted by Alisyn Camerota and John Berman. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US shoots down a high-altitude object over Alaska. Who does it belong to, and what was it doing up there? CNN host Fareed Zakaria joins to discuss. Plus, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: the new weekly segment in which Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers.Also tonight: ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl face off between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, CNN contributor Bob Costas gives all the scoop on the big game. Plus, sports gamblers are expected to wager a record $16 million on Super Bowl LVII, Rep. George Santos is caught in a lie by Sen. Kirsten Sinema’s office, and is A.I. the future of education or a tool for cheating?Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The special counsel investigating Trump over January 6 subpoenas Mike Pence to testify about his former boss. Plus, the latest installment of the George Santos soap opera: New information involving puppies, Amish dog breeders and $15,000 worth of bad checks. And, what the New York Times is saying liberals can learn from Governor Ron DeSantis.Also tonight: Rep. Santos is expected to face a House Ethics Committee probe, Madonna claps back at critics after criticism of her Grammy appearance, the FBI analyzes the first pieces of shot down Chinese spy balloon, 10 former NFL players sue the League’s disability program, and will President Biden sit down for a FOX News pre-Super Bowl interview?Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After more battles about books, drama over drag shows, and gaslighting about gas stoves over the past 24-hours, the panel discusses why these messages are so powerful and why even some Democrats are now warning about wokeness. Plus, an alarming glimpse into what went on behind the scenes during the Southwest Airlines meltdown. And, George Santos and the shamelessness of 2023 politics.Also this morning: the suspect in the Dallas Zoo animal thefts allegedly admits to stealing two tamarin monkeys and trying to steal a snow leopard, Joe Rogan is accused of using an anti-Semitic trope on his podcast, the death toll reaches over 15,000 in the Turkey-Syria earthquake, news on the future of NFL star Damar Hamlin’s playing career, and which seat on the plane is safest?Hosted by Alisyn Camerota To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What case will Biden make to the Nation for his for re-election, in tomorrow’s State of the Union address? Plus, after a Southwest Airline and a Fedex jet came within 100 feet of a collision, experts say it was the pilot of the Fedex plane, not air traffic controllers, who averted disaster at the last possible moment. And, Republican Rep. Santo’s campaign spending is under new scrutiny amid an allegation of sexual assault.Also tonight: Chinese spy balloons were reported during Trump’s presidency despite contrary claims, how the ‘power grid plot’ duo intended to “completely destroy” Baltimore, police investigate anti-Semitic flyers found in Atlanta driveways, Lebron James is on his way to breaking the NBA's all-time scoring record, and Beyoncé breaks a Grammy win record.Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Officials call a large Chinese “Spy balloon” seen over a “number of sensitive” sites in the US “Unacceptable” and say they have not ruled out shooting it down. Will the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s statement be enough to de-escalate the situation? Plus, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: a new weekly segment in which Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers.Also tonight: a suspect has been arrested in the tampering of animal habitats at Dallas Zoo, the US adds 517,000 jobs in January, crushing estimates, and how JLO’s iconic 2000 Grammy Awards dress led to the invention of the Google image search.Hosted by Laura Coates. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congress votes to remove Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The panel discusses Speaker McCarthy’s justification for the move, and if for some for some Republicans, it could be personal. Plus, the Ohio Education Department is investigating an alleged white supremacist, pro-Nazi homeschooling network - why the state may not be able to do a thing about it. And, the DEA says more than 99% of the 50 million pills it confiscated in 2022 are fake and contain Fentanyl.Also tonight: Republican Rep. George Santos calls on Congress to fight bigotry and anti-Semitism after repeatedly and falsely claiming to be Jewish, the Pentagon is tracking a suspected Chinese spy balloon over the US, Disney launches a new doll collection with photographers who empower children of color, an Iranian couple is sentenced to prison for dancing in the streets, and are new inclusive terms actually backfiring and alienating people?Hosted by Laura Coates. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Up to 20 more hours of camera footage connected to Tyre Nichols’ deadly encounter with Memphis police are to be released, the District Attorney says. Plus, Hunter Biden’s lawyers ask state and federal agencies to investigate “Unauthorized” access to his personal data. And, the Deputy Treasury Secretary joins to discuss a study showing black taxpayers are three times more likely to be audited by the IRS.Also tonight: An African-American studies school course is revised amid Governor DeSantis’ criticism, some police departments turn to an AI tool that analyzes bodycam video to flag behavioral warning signs, Dallas Zoo offers $25k for information on its stolen monkey incident as 12 squirrel monkeys are stolen from Zoosiana in Louisiana, and legendary quarterback Tom Brady is “Retiring for good”.Hosted by Laura Coates. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The panel discusses CNN’s exclusive interview with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, and the enormous implications of Middle East tensions for the US. Plus, a newly released video shows Trump taking the fifth in a deposition with the New York Attorney General. And, Alec Baldwin and the armorer from the movie “Rust” are charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal on-set shooting of Halyna Hutchins.Also tonight: several of the former officers charged in connection with Tyre Nichols' death had been cited for departmental violations, Rep. George Santos tells House Republicans he wants off of his committees until his issues are resolved, Governor Tim Walz talks about abortion rights in Minnesota, The Israeli Prime Minister speaks about anti-Semitism, and two monkeys missing from Dallas Zoo have been found in a closet. Hosted by Wolf Blitzer and Laura Coates. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake Tapper goes one-on-one with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They discuss the surge of violence between Israelis and Palestinians and how the Israeli leader envisions any sort of peace deal, the backlash to his new right-wing coalition government, and whether Israel plans to further help Ukraine in its war against Russia.Later, Netanyahu talks about Israel’s “complex relationship” with Russia, and his relationships with both the current and former US presidents. Finally, they discuss the rise of anti-Semitism around the globe. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two additional police officers and three fire department personnel have been fired in the wake of the killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis. The panel discuss if the ex-officers from the disbanded "Scorpion Unit" facing second-degree murder charges are likely to be convicted. Plus, Priscilla Presley contests the validity of Lisa Marie Presley’s will, alleging a 2016 amendment was not witnessed, or notarized.And, the mystery at Dallas Zoo: Two emperor tamarin monkeys are missing after three previous incidents of animal habitats being tampered with. Also Tonight: investigations swirl around Trump as he hits the campaign trail, the killing of Tyre Nichols revives calls for police reform in Congress, and a Tesla driver is charged with murder for allegedly driving his family off a cliff in California.Hosted by Laura Coates. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices