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Authorities release the shockingly brutal video of the fatal beating by police of Tyre Nichols. CNN Tonight brings you special live coverage from Memphis. Also tonight: a county sheriff places two deputies who attend the scene of the deadly Memphis encounter on leave after seeing the video, the Memphis police's ‘Scorpion Unit’ is placed under review, and Tyre Nichols’ mom and stepdad speak out.Hosted by Don Lemon Laura Coates 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

Five fired Memphis police officers face second-degree murder, assault and kidnapping charges in Tyre Nichols’ death. Plus, Trump pushes an anti-woke education proposal as culture wars in the classroom heat up. And, an ex-boyfriend of George Santos tells Alisyn Camerota why the Republican Rep. will never resign. 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

Book battle: some Florida teachers fear criminal charges if they let students read books not approved under a new state law. CNN talks to a teacher who has boxed up his class library to avoid a third degree felony. Plus, the panel discusses the latest developments in the Tyre Nichols investigation after independent autopsy finds he died from extensive bleeding caused by a severe beating. And, Congressman Jake Auchincloss joins to talk about using artificial intelligence program ChatGTP to write an entire speech he used on the House floor.Also tonight: Republican Rep. George Santos refuses to explain the source of $700,000 he previously claimed he lent his campaign, the lawyer of teacher shot by a six-year old pupil claims school administrators ignored multiple warnings on the day of the incident, Dallas Zoo increases security after incidents involving several animals including the suspicious death of an endangered vulture, and Disney closes its ‘Splash Mountain’ ride over the ‘Song of the South’ link.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

Artificial Intelligence - the good, the bad, the pretty cool, and what it could mean in your future. Wharton Professor Christian Terweisch joins to tell Laura about the MBA exam he set that an AI app passed. Classified documents have been found at former Vice President Mike Pence's Indiana home. Former Congressman and CNN Senior Political Commentator Adam Kinzinger joins to talk about the problem of top political leaders being able to take classified materials away from secure locations.The district attorney leading the Georgia election interference probe asks the judge to keep the grand jury’s report sealed, but says charges are imminent. Plus, Ticketmaster’s owner is in the hot seat, M&M’s are the new frontier of the culture wars, and #DiedSuddenly - the latest anti-vaccine conspiracy theory which falsely links sudden celebrity deaths to the Covid vaccine.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

BREAKING NEWS: at least 7 people have been killed in a mass shooting in Half Moon Bay, California. Plus, five Memphis police officers have been arrested following the death of Tyre Nichols, who died in what his family's attorneys allege was a horrific beating after a traffic stop. And, more members of the Oath Keepers have been convicted of seditious conspiracy for their roles in the insurrection.Also tonight: The January 6 rioter who put his feet on Nancy Pelosi’s desk is convicted on 8 counts, Republican Rep. George Santos receives a White House invitation despite his resume lies, and Bills star Damar Hamlin pays a visit to his mural in Buffalo.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

A new advanced placement course for high school students on African-American studies has been rejected by Florida for lacking “Educational value”. A proposed Missouri Bill would also ban critical race theory in schools and offer teacher training in “Patriotism”. That, as a former state attorney says Florida Governor DeSantis “abused his power” when suspending him for "neglect of duty" after he signed a pledge not to prosecute cases involving abortion or transgender health care. A federal judge orders Trump and his lawyer to pay nearly $1 million in sanctions for a “Frivolous” lawsuit. Plus, $5 million in reparations has been proposed for each eligible black resident of San Francisco, New York City starts offering free abortion pills at sexual health clinics, and Alec Baldwin intends to finish production of his movie “Rust” despite facing charges for a fatal on-set shooting.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

Prosecutors plan to charge Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter after a prop gun he fired killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the movie set of “Rust” in 2021. The panel discusses the charges both Baldwin and the film’s armorer are facing. Legendary singer songwriter David Crosby dies aged 81 after a long illness, his family confirm. CNN Anchor Bill Weir reflects on interviewing Crosby after the icon’s Woodstock performance.Also tonight: the Supreme Court is still looking for who leaked the draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, the San Francisco Reparations Committee proposes a $5 million payment to each eligible black resident, Hollywood’s tragic history of on-set accidents, and can Congress do anything about George Santos?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

A Navy veteran says Republican Rep. George Santos promised to raise funds for his cancer-stricken dog but allegedly took off with the $3,000 collected, and there are also new questions about Santos' claim his mother was a 9/11 survivor. Plus, prosecutors unveil a chilling list of Google searches allegedly made by murder suspect Brian Walshe after his wife’s disappearance.The warrants used to search the Idaho murder suspect’s residence have been unsealed, painting a grim picture of the evidence that led to Bryan Kohberger’s arrest. Also tonight: legal challenges begin over Illinios’ new firearms ban, Trump plans to hit the campaign trail later this month, and the Australian Open bans Russian and Belarusian flags.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 a GOP candidate lost his 2022 race for the New Mexico House, he tweeted the election was rigged and vowed to fight until the day he dies. Solomon Peña has now been arrested for allegedly planning shootings that occurred at properties of several New Mexico Democrats. Plus, a murder warrant has been issued for the husband of Massachusetts mother of three Ana Walshe, who has been missing since the New Year. And, the White House attacks the GOP for “Faking outrage” over Biden’s documents after defending Trump’s handling of classified records.Also tonight: where the DOJ’s investigation of Hunter Biden stands, the GOP defends its decision to place Rep. George Santos on two House committees amid growing calls for him to resign over his web of lies, the Virginia School district is under investigation for alleged violation of the Human Rights Act, and the probe of the near plane collision at JFK airport raises urgent questions.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

More locations connected to Biden could be searched after a total of 20 classified documents have now been found - and the President isn’t happy about how his administration is handling the scandal. Republican Rep. George Santos claims he underwent a double knee replacement after playing volleyball on a scholarship for a school he never attended. The panel discuss why most Republicans are shying away from calling for his resignation.Ben Jealous a former president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. He joins to talk about Biden’s renewed push for voting rights on MLK day, and how to end racism. Also tonight: inside the NFL’s “Emergency action plan” that saved Damar Hamlin’s life, why the political importance of black voters is the clearest in Georgia, and a Mafia boss and Italy’s most wanted man is arrested in Sicily after 30 years on the run.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 the special counsel investigations into Biden and Trump's handling of classified documents: where both cases are, and the differences between them. Plus, the political controversies surrounding both Rep. George Santos, and gas stoves, make their way into legislation. And, there’s new details in the Ana Walshe disappearance, as a police report she filed in 2014 claims Brian Walshe threatened to kill her.A judge orders the unsealing of Donald Trump’s deposition in defamation case brought against him by former magazine columnist Jean E. Carroll, five Proud Boys members are on trial for seditious conspiracy, Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva is cleared by the Russian anti-doping agency, Dallas police investigate a leopard getting out of it’s zoo enclosure after they found an intentional cut in a fence, and the Friday the 13th Mega Millions jackpot hits $1.35 billion.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

Lisa Marie Presley, only daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley died after suffering an apparent cardiac arrest after appearing at the Golden Globes Tuesday night. Mother Priscilla wrote in a statement, “it is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us. She was the most passionate strong and loving woman I have ever known.”. Plus, Attorney General Merrick Garland appoints a special counsel to take over Biden classified documents investigation. And, embattled New York Republican George Santos continues to insist he will not resign even as pressure grows from the GOP itself. Also tonight: Idaho university stabbing suspect Bryan Kohberger, 28, appears in court for the second time to waive his right to a speedy probabal cause hearing, severe storms sweeping through Alabama and Georgia spawning two dozen tornados with 6 dead so far, opening statements in the trial of five members of the Proud Boys in the January 6th insurrection, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, new Governer of Arkansas, enacts 8 executive orders including a ban on teaching critical race theory at schools, the wife of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Davalny alleges he is sick and being denied treatment. 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

George Santos is being called to resign by two state Republican party lawmakers over lies the congressman has made, we speak to Republican State Senator Jack Martins and State Assemblyman Ed Ra on the matter. Plus, President Joe Bidens legal team have found another batch of classified documents in another of his private offices in Washington DC, we ask what this means for the President and the DOJ going forward. And, Matt Schlapp the chairman of the American Conservative Union has been accused of sexual assault by a GOP strategist. Also tonight: New details about the massive flight disruptions and what caused the FAA to issue its 90 minute nationwide ground stop of flights, Prince Harry’s new book is flying of the shelves selling 1.4 million copies on its first day, gas stoves become a political flashpoint after consumer product safety commissioner Richard Trumka Jr. tells Bloomberg gas stoves are a “hidden hazard”, Buffalo Bills Player Damar Hamlin safely home after 10 days in 2 hospitals, the Supreme Court allows a New York State gun law allowing restrictions on concealed weapons while a legal challenge plays out in the appeals court, and First lady Jill Biden is home after having 2 cancerous lesions removed. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden makes a statement on the classified documents found in his private office at Penn State University, which were handed over to the US Attorney’s office by his lawyers recently. Plus, the House of Representatives gets back to work after the brutal Speakership battle with a party line vote to establish a committee which Republicans say will investigate what they call the “weaponization of the Federal Government”. And, reporting from California as the deadly storms hit the state with relentless rains claiming the lives of 17 people so far. Also tonight: Questions arise in the Senate about George Santos and whether he should be entrusted with classified information, China’s government deny a COVID surge but picture evidence tells a different story, Seattle Public School district is suing the biggest names in social media, police in Massachusetts discover evidence they think is linked to the disappearance of mother of three Ana Walshe, Virginia police say the mother of a 6 year old boy could face charges after her son allegedly shot a teacher with a gun she bought and rap legend Dr. Dre in a legal spat with Marjorie Taylor Green over use of his beat on one of her Twitter videos. 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 US Attorney is reviewing classified documents from Biden’s time as Vice President discovered in one of his private offices. Sources tell CNN Biden was not aware the documents were there. Plus, rioters storm key Brazilian Government buildings over false stolen election claims, in echoes of the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol. And, President Reagan’s daughter, author Patti Davis, joins to discuss Prince Harry’s media blitz ahead of his new book, and why she thinks not everything needs to be shared.Also tonight: The Georgia Grand Jury investigating Trump and the 2020 election aftermath completes its work, Speaker McCarthy calls George Santo’s lies an “Internal” issue, police say the gun allegedly used by a 6-year old in a Virginia school shooting was bought by the child’s mother, and Buffalo Bills star Damar Hamlin is out of hospital one-week after his cardiac arrest.Hosted by 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

After four days of ballots, Kevin McCarthy is about to see whether his efforts to win over the last few hardliners with his concessions have paid off. But does he have the support to get him over the finish line? CNN Tonight brings you live coverage as the House reconvenes for its 14th vote on who will become Speaker. Hosted by Jake Tapper and Erin Burnett. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin McCarthy tells CNN “I’m not putting a timeline on it” as he fails to clinch votes for Speaker on the 11th ballot, with the House voting to adjourn until noon tomorrow, buying him more time to make a deal. Republican Rep-elect Ryan Zinke joins to discuss the progress being made behind the scenes. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe joins to discuss the court documents released today that detail a surviving roommate's encounter with the alleged Idaho student killer, and the evidence that led to Bryan Kohberger’s arrest.Talk radio host Mike Broomhead joins to discuss how his listeners feel about the Capitol Hill chaos. Plus, hospitalized Buffalo Bills star Damar Hamlin is awake and has improved substantially, lawyers argue Rudy Giuliani did not “Literally” call for insurrection with his “Trial by combat” speech, and Trump is nominated for Speaker, getting one vote.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 House adjourns again without electing a Speaker after Kevin McCarthy suffers six humiliating losses in his Speakership bid. The panel discusses what the chaos in the GOP means for democracy, and the if the deal McCarthy is now pushing to end the impasse will ultimately leave him with any real power or respect. The FDA is to allow certified pharmacies to dispense abortion pills to patients who have a prescription. But with the recent implementation of abortion restrictions in many states, will this move spark a legal backlash?Also tonight: The Bills’ Damar Hamlin is showing “improvement” but still remains in critical condition, and the Idaho student killings suspect arrives into the custody of Idaho County, ahead of the document that gave police probable cause being unsealed by a judge.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

It's been a day of chaos on Capitol Hill, and a tough day for Kevin McCarthy. After three consecutive ballots in a session that lasted over five-hours, 20 Republicans revolted meaning they could not elect a Speaker of the House. Plus, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr Sanjay Gupta joins to discuss the latest health update on Buffalo Bills star Damar Hamlin after his cardiac arrest during Monday night’s game. And, court documents obtained by CNN show Rep-elect George Santos admitted to using stolen checks in Brazil in 2008.Also tonight: the ‘Never Kevin’ camp is working on the phones in an effort to grow their opposition to McCarthy’s Speakership bid, and the Idaho student killings suspect waives extradition from Pennsylvania.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

BREAKING NEWS: Buffalo Bills star Damar Hamlin has collapsed after a hard hit in the first quarter of the Monday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals, and is now hospitalized in critical condition.Host Laura Coates is joined by CNN Contributor Bob Costas, CNN Sports Anchor Coy Wire, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr Sanjay Gupta, and former NFL player Donté Stallworth, as CNN Tonight reports the developing news on this story. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BREAKING NEWS: legendary news anchor Barbara Walters has died aged 93. CNN Tonight discusses her life and legacy as tributes to the trailblazer pour in. Plus, a House Committee releases six-years of Donald Trump’s tax returns, shedding new light on his finances. And, a suspect in the Idaho University student killings has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder, after unknown DNA was found and identified with the help of genetic genealogy.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

January 6 witness transcripts reveals Lindsey Graham vowed to champion Donald Trump's election lies if only the White House could find him “five dead voters”, and the text Don Jr. sent Mark Meadows about a roadmap to unconstitutionally keep his father in Office, after his election loss. And, after being caught lying about going to college, working on Wall Street, and being Jewish, Republican Congressman-elect George Santos has given conflicting stories about his own mother’s death.Biden signs his $1.7 trillion spending bill into law, as his decision on his reelection bid looms. Plus, closing arguments on 2022’s hottest topics, how “White Lotus” and “Glass Onion” poke fun at the absurdities of the uber-rich, and CNN pays tribute to Brazilian soccer legend Pelé, who has died at age 72.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

Federal prosecutors are investigating the finances of Republican Rep. elect George Santos, as CNN also learns the Congressman was charged with embezzlement in Brazil. The January 6 Committee drops Trump’s subpoena as its investigation winds down. And, a new batch of January 6 transcripts reveals testimony that Trump floated a “Blanket pardon” for people who entered the Capitol on January 6.Southwest Airlines’ system collapses despite $7B in Government aid with thousands more flights canceled for tomorrow. Plus, The NFL investigates its concussion protocol following Miami Dolphins Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s injury, Pope Francis calls on the faithful to pray for “Very sick” Pope Emeritus Benedict, and “Karens for hire” offers to fight your customer service battles.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 January 6 Committee released new witness testimony, including White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson’s accounts of QAnon discussion in the Trump White House and of Mark Meadows burning documents in his office fireplace. Plus, the Supreme Court ruled that Title 42 will remain in place while legal challenges play out, allowing federal officials to continue to swiftly turn away migrants. And, thousands of fliers are caught in Southwest Airlines cancellations, and at least 56 people nationwide have died from the deadly winter storm. 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

Deadly winter weather is still wreaking havoc across the country: at least 49 people have died from the storm nationwide and thousands of flights have been canceled. In the Buffalo, New York area the death toll has risen to 27 and social media videos reveal looting of local stores. Plus, the January 6 Committee is preparing to release more transcripts of witness interviews. And, the Supreme Court is expected to make a decision on Title 42, migrants at the U.S-Mexico border face dangerously cold temperatures, and thousands lost power in Washington state after four power substations were vandalized. 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

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President Zelensky delivers a historic speech to Congress, expressing his gratitude for American support and making an impassioned plea for more help in Ukraine’s fight against Russia on the ‘Frontline of tyranny’. President Biden announces the US will supply Ukraine with the patriot missile system and will stand with Zelensky for “as long as it takes”, but will House Republicans pull back on aid to Ukraine in the coming weeks?From punk rocker to military doctor: Ukrainian musician Andriy Zholob tells CNN Tonight about his experience on the frontlines in Ukraine. Plus, the January 6 panel releases testimony from 34 witnesses including Trump lawyers, a House committee finds Trump paid no federal income tax in his last year as president and that the IRS failed to properly audit him, and a “Bomb Cyclone” is expected to bring blizzard conditions to parts of the US.Hosted by 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

BREAKING NEWS: In a giant defeat for Trump, the House Ways and Means Committee is voting tonight to release a report on the former president’s tax returns, to the public. That, as sources tell CNN Trump's former White House Ethics lawyer told January 6 star witness Cassidy Hutchinson to give misleading testimony to the investigators.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is travelling to Washington D.C. to meet President Biden at the White House, and may address a Joint Session of Congress. Plus, the Ways and Means House Committee finds Trump was not properly audited by the IRS as president, The Biden administration asks SCOTUS to allow the Trump-era “Title 42” policy restricting migrants to end, and the FBI and DOJ warn parents of a dramatic increase in "Sextortion" schemes targeting boys.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 January 6 Committee refers Trump to the DOJ on four criminal charges, as its investigation draws to a close. Committee member Rep. Adam Schiff joins to discuss the charges, the evidence that also prompted referrals for Trump allies, and why he thinks the former president’s ‘Insurrection’ charge will be top of mind for the DOJ.The panel discusses Elon Musk posting a poll asking if he should step down from Twitter, and the role the social media platform played in the January 6 insurrection. Plus, a woman is arrested after breaking into Robert De Niro’s home, Harvey Weinstein is found guilty in an LA sexual assault trial, and a newly elected GOP Congressman is under fire after claims he’s made about his background don’t appear to add up.Hosted by 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 House committee investigating January 6 is expected to ask the Justice Department to pursue at least three criminal charges against former President Donald Trump, a source tells CNN. And, hundreds of tourists are stranded in the ancient city of Machu Picchu tonight as the train service to the area has been suspended because of violent protests in Peru. Plus, American student Kenny DeLand Jr. has been found in Spain after being reported missing for 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

In the first hour of CNN Tonight, Alisyn Camerota examines the media phenomenon that is the Netflix documentary series “Harry & Meghan,” which chronicles the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s relationship, rifts with relatives, and the media attention the couple has faced. Hear about the recent revelations in the latest episodes; plus, examining the silence from Buckingham Palace and whether UK tabloids covered Meghan differently than they covered Kate Middleton. In the second hour, thousands of migrants are waiting to get into the U.S. as Title 42 is set to expire. Denver Mayor Michael Hancock issued a state of emergency in response to an influx of migrants in the city and tells Alisyn about the strain on city resources. Plus, Elon Musk has banned multiple journalists from Twitter with no explanation, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi say that Biden should run for a second term in an exclusive interview with CNN. 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 discuss where we are with gun violence in school shootings in America, in the 10-years since the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary. They are later joined by Sandy Hook and Uvalde parents, who reflect on losing their children, and talk about the changes they have pushed for in gun ownership. That, as the Club Q mass shooting survivors speak out on Capitol Hill, blaming GOP rhetoric for mass violence.Plus, the Louisiana Governor declares a state of emergency after a tornado touches down in St. Bernard Parish leaving three dead, and bridging the generational communication gap: decoding gen-z office speak.Hosted by Laura Coates and 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

President Biden signs the same-sex and interracial marriage bill into law. Andrew Hartzler, the Nephew of a GOP Congresswoman who tearfully pleaded with colleagues to oppose the bill, tells CNN Tonight about coming out to his Aunt, being put through conversion therapy by his family, and why he attended the bill signing. California lawmakers introduce bills to have Narcan in schools, inspired by 17-year-old Zach Didier who died after taking a counterfeit pill. Zach’s mother Laura joins to share the story of her son.The CDC reports drug overdoses reached their highest level on record in 2021, and that 60% involved Fentanyl or other synthetic opioids. Plus, identical twins accused of cheating win a $1.5M lawsuit against their medical school, the GOP’s McCarthy faces a tough speaker fight in a divided party, the January 6 Committee is to hold it’s final public hearing and release its full report next week, and airlines want passengers to take the middle seat, as Spirit adds an extra inch, and Virgin Australia launches a lottery.Hosted by Laura Coates and 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

State documents appear to indicate Uvalde Sheriff Nolasco had not completed active shooter training, and also that the Sheriff’s Department did not have an active shooter policy, at the time of the Robb Elementary School massacre. The panel discusses the special counsel in the Trump investigations subpoenaing Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensburger in the January 6 probe, and Marjorie Taylor Greene downplaying the Capitol riot, saying it would have been armed if she led it. Should there be concern that she’s about to have real power?The TSA is to expand its facial recognition technology at select airports, but critics are calling it an invasion of passenger privacy. Journalist Rafael Cores was sitting next to Grant Wahl when he collapsed at a World Cup Match. He joins to remember the legendary soccer journalist’s final moments. Science educator Bill Nye joins to talk about US scientists reaching a long-awaited nuclear fusion breakthrough. Plus, former crypto CEO Sam Bankman Fried has been arrested in the Bahamas, and Twitter disbands its ‘Trust and Safety Council’ after three members resign in protest.Hosted by Laura Coates and 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 Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema announcing she is leaving the Democratic Party and registering as an independent, a federal judge denying the DOJ's request to hold former president Trump in contempt for failing to turn over classified documents, and Kevin McCarthy threatening a floor fight in his battle to be Speaker as the conservative hardliners in his own party vow to block him.BREAKING NEWS: America’s pre-eminent soccer journalist Grant Wahl has died while covering the World Cup in Qatar. Plus, WNBA star Brittney Griner is back on American soil tonight, as CNN learns more about her nearly 300-day ordeal in Russia. WNBA player Angel McCoughtry, who has also played in Russia, tells Laura Coates she'll never go back there, but explains why some of her colleagues might think differently.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

Olympic gold medalist and WNBA star Brittney Griner was released early this morning from Russian detention in exchange for a convicted Russian arms dealer. The US judge who sentenced the “The Merchant of Death” joins to give her reaction to the prisoner swap. Laura Coates asks White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre if negotiations failed as American Paul Whelan was left behind, and whether expanded anti-LGBTQ laws in Russia added to concern over Griner's detention.Trump and four of his high profile allies could face criminal referrals from the January 6th Committee. The panel discusses who they are and what that would mean. Plus, the DOJ seeks to hold Trump in contempt over classified documents, Harry and Meghan criticize the Royal Family and the media in their new docuseries, union approval is at its highest point since 1965, and the striking racial disparities in maternal and infant mortality.Hosted by Laura Coates and 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

Republicans are in the throes of an election autopsy after Raphael Warnock defeated Trump-endorsed Herschel Walker in the Georgia runoff, giving the Democrats a 51-49 Senate majority. The panel discusses if Trump fever has broken as members of his Party abandon him after a lackluster midterm performance, and whether it actually affects the Republican voter base.Rep. Bennie Thompson says the January 6 Committee is aiming for December 21st to release its final report and decisions on criminal referrals. Plus, the Trump Organization is found guilty of tax fraud, why a restaurant refused to serve a conservative Christian group, the global threat of right-wing conspiracy theorists, five women sue Bill Cosby alleging sexual assault and abuse, and Apple is sued by two women alleging their exes used Airtags to stalk them.Hosted by Laura Coates and 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

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Should a graphic designer have the right to refuse to create websites that celebrate same-sex weddings, based on their own religious beliefs? The Supreme Court hears a case of a designer who doesn’t want to work with same sex-couples. The plaintiff, Lorie Smith, joins to give her perspective on why she is challenging the State of Colorado law that says otherwise.Republican lawmakers remain silent as Trump denies wanting to “Terminate” the Constitution after calling for “Termination” of the Constitution in a Tweet. Plus, Elon Musk brings a prominent neo-Nazi back to Twitter, Walker and Warnock make their closing arguments in the pivotal Georgia Senate runoff, “Targeted” attacks on North Carolina substations leave thousands without power in Moore County, and “Cheers” actress Kirstie Alley dies at 71.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

1.5 million ballots have been cast in the Georgia Senate runoff between Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker as early voting ends, with new polling showing Warnock is narrowly in the lead. The panel discusses the final moves the January 6th Committee is weighing, as decisions on criminal referrals loom, and Trump’s tactical pivot to the right worries to top Republicans who want to broaden the party’s appeal.CNN Correspondent David Culver is on the scene at the eruption of the World’s largest active volcano in Oahu, Hawaii, where Mauna Loa’s lava is now only three miles from a major highway. ‘Silence is complicity’: Biden calls out anti-Semitism amid Kanye West’s comments praising Hitler. Plus, Trump expresses support for the Capitol rioters, hate speech dramatically surges on Twitter after Elon Musk’s takeover, Alex Jones files for bankruptcy following the $1.5 billion Sandy Hook verdicts, and New York City looks to hire a ‘Rat Czar’.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

An appeals court halts the special master review of documents seized at Mar-a-Lago in a major defeat for Trump. That, as a federal judge orders former top lawyers in Trump’s White House to testify in the Grand Jury probe into 2020 election interference, in Georgia. Obama campaigns for Warnock in the Georgia Senate runoff against Walker, delivering the message: ‘You can’t be tired”.Plus, Biden hosts Macron for the first state dinner of his presidency, LeBron James calls out the media's double standard, SCOTUS keeps the block on Biden’s student debt plan but schedules arguments for February 2023, Rep. Logfren says the 1/6 Committee will releases all of its findings, and Prince William’s Godmother quits the palace after “Unacceptable” comments to a black guest.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 San Francisco allowing police to use lethal robots in “extreme circumstances”, the January 6 Committee wrapping up its final interview before it moves on to consider potential criminal referrals at a meeting this Friday, the effects of trauma on communities following mass shootings and the pandemic, and House Democrats paving the way for the end of a 20-year Pelosi era with the historic election of Rep. Hakeem Jeffries.Ahead of the US taking on the Netherlands Saturday after defeating Iran 1-0 in the World Cup, the panel discusses Captain Tyler Adams speaking out about issues of discrimination in the US, and the equal pay agreement reached by the US Women’s National Soccer Team earlier this year. Plus, a 4-day week study shows increased revenues and productivity while decreasing stress and burnout, the world's largest active volcano shoots fountains of lava more than 100 feet high in Hawaii, and Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac dies at 79.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

Oath Keepers Leader Stewart Rhodes and top Lieutenant Kelly Meggs have been found guilty of seditious conspiracy in the violent January 6 plot to keep Trump in power. The Senate passes a bipartisan bill to protect same-sex marriage and interracial marriage in a landmark vote. Jim Obergefell, who was the plaintiff in the now infamous 2015 Obergefell Vs. Hodges decision, speaks out about why the ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ does not respect the LGBTQ plus community.Arkansas resident Chris Kennedy tells Laura about his decision to become a professional black Santa, after receiving a racist letter about the black Santa on his lawn. Civil liberties groups blast the NYC Mayor’s order for the NYPD and FDNY to intervene, and possibly involuntarily commit someone who is suffering from a mental health crisis. Plus, former Trump White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller meets with the January 6 Committee, a Texas woman kidnapped as a baby 51 years ago reunites with her family thanks to a DNA match, and the US beats Iran 1-0 in the World Cup.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

Pence says Trump was “wrong” for hosting white nationalist Nick Fuentes and Kanye West and says the former president “should apologize”, as a growing number of top Republicans condemn the former president. The Buffalo mass shooter pleads guilty to a domestic act of terrorism motivated by hate and 10 counts of first-degree murder in a racist attack. But, families of the victims are expressing their frustration at the hearings.Mystery surrounds the death of 25-year-old Shanquella Robinson while on vacation in Mexico. Prosecutors say she died as a result of a “direct attack” as they seek to extradite one of her friends as a suspect. Perspective from former FBI Director, now CNN Senior Law Enforcement Analyst, Andrew McCabe. Plus, Chinese protesters risk arrest as they call to end the country's rigid "zero-Covid" policy, 300,000 Georgians vote in the Senate runoff between Warnock and Walker, and rare dual eruptions from Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes in Hawaii.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

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CNN Tonight continues with the panel discussing Mike Pence indicating he’s open to providing some testimony in the DOJ ‘s criminal probe into January 6, Trump’s week of legal setbacks, and the 600+ mass shootings in the US so far this year. And, as the nation reels from a second mass shooting in as many days, Nicole Hockley, M.D. of the Sandy Hook promise, joins to talk about the steps she thinks should be taken immediately to curb rising gun violence in America.Plus, police say “no suspects have been named or arrested” in the Idaho University student killings, Walker and Warnock are set for a Georgia Senate runoff in two weeks, a study suggests exercise can impact your Thanksgiving appetite, and a man explains his connection with his RealDoll.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

5 employees and a 16-year-old boy have been killed inside a Virginia Walmart after an overnight manager of the store opened fire on his colleagues in a break room. Lorenzo Gamble, Brian Pendleton, Kellie Pyle, Randall Blevins, and Tyneka Johnson have all been identified as victims by so far by officials. Walmart employee Jessie Wilczewski gives her harrowing account of the ordeal, and how she miraculously survived.The DOJ is seeking Mike Pence’s testimony in the January 6 criminal probe. Trump’s former Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney joins to discuss whether Pence will comply, Trump’s chaotic week of legal losses, and Kevin McCarthy facing a new term with a more extreme freedom caucus. Ethiopian born Swedish-American chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson joins to discuss how more Americans are opting to eat out on Thanksgiving amid rising food prices, and the importance of celebrating cultural differences during the holiday season.Hosted by Kasie Hunt. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BREAKING NEWS: multiple fatalities and injuries have been reported in a shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia. CNN Tonight continues with the panel discussing the special counsel in the Mar-a-Lago and January 6 investigations beginning work with no signs the probes will slow down, the D.A. weighing hate crime charges against the club Q shooting suspect as the defendant’s lawyers say their client identifies as non-binary, World Cup host Qatar facing continued criticism over human rights abuses, and polling showing Americans’ declining trust in the Judicial Branch. In the wake of the Club Q shooting, CNN National Security Analyst Juliette Kayem joins to discuss if it’s time to rethink ‘Run, Hide, Fight’, and a friend of one of the Colorado shooting victims speaks out. Plus, police say they’re “Making progress” in the investigation into the killings of four University of Idaho students, and why we still don’t have all of the JFK assassination Records. 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

Rep. David Joyce is the Chair of the Republican Governance Group. He joins to discuss how GOP defections are complicating Kevin McCarthy’s path to the House speakership, and the multiple investigations House Republicans plan to launch into the Biden administration. The panel discusses the power plays of the five Congressmen signaling “no” votes to Kevin McCarthy’s speakership, McCarthy demanding DHS Secretary Mayorkas’ resignation over border issues, the Supreme Court clearing the way for the House to get Trump’s tax returns and why Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called the Teachers Union Head, “the most dangerous person in the world”.Ahead of the Club Q shooting suspect appearing in court tomorrow, Colorado Springs council member Nancy Henjum tells Kasie Hunt her community has been racked with “great fear and devastation”, but believes Colorado Springs is “much greater than hate”. A crippling rail strike could start as early as December 5th, after one of the biggest rail unions rejected its deal Monday. Jeremy Ferugson is President of the SMART Transportation Division and explains that “Members aren’t necessarily voting on the money issues. It’s quality of life, and how they’re treated”.Hosted by Kasie Hunt. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Officials hail Richard Fierro as a hero after he disarmed the alleged gunman in a deadly shooting at Club Q in Colorado. The US army veteran tells CNN “Everybody in that building experienced combat that night”, and that he was “defending his family”. Colorado Democratic Sen. John Hickenlooper joins to discuss the horrific shooting at club Q, and legislators in State Houses across the country passing 25 anti-LGTBQ bills this session.Presidential Historian Jon Meacham talks about the history of US presidents condemning hate crimes. Plus, Idaho police are still seeking the suspect and murder weapon in the University of Idaho homicides, how Iran’s security forces are raping women and men to quell protests, and “She Said”, a movie about the reporters who helped exposed disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, tanks.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