Laura Coates Live

A mass shooting at an LGBTQ club in Colorado Springs leaves 5 dead and another 25 injured. Two heroes took down the gunman, saving so many lives. Thomas James and Richard Fierro, a US Army veteran, who says he went into “combat mode”, as bullets were flying. The panel discusses if the rise in hate crime against the LGBTQ community relates to hateful rhetoric online, GOP elites weighing possible alternatives to Trump as his 2024 rivals tell top Republican donors it’s time to move on from the former President, and the political impact of Twitter facing an uncertain future under Elon Musks’ chaotic leadership.Mike Pence’s former Chief of Staff Marc Short joins to discuss Pence’s caution in criticizing Trump ahead of 2024, and the special counsel appointed to oversee the DOJ investigations into Trump. Former US women’s soccer goalkeeper Briana Scurry is a World Cup champion, and was the first openly gay player on the women’s national team. She joins to discuss the controversy surrounding European captains being told not to wear the “one love” armband at the World Cup in Qatar, and the president of FIFA accusing Western critics of the event of “Double standards”.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

Attorney General Merrick Garland appoints a special counsel to oversee the federal investigations into Trump’s role in the insurrection, and the classified documents found at his Mar-a-Lago residence. The panel discusses why this is a shrewd move by Garland, and if it makes indicting the former president more likely. With World Cup fever growing, the controversies are also heating up. Qatar's abysmal record on human rights is no secret. And now, World Cup organizers are apologizing after security tried to stop Danish journalists from broadcasting.Three powerful women speak out: Michelle Obama, Amal Clooney and Melinda French Gates discuss their mission to empower women and girls. Plus, organizers announce no alcohol is to be sold at the Budweiser sponsored World Cup in Qatar, the GOP calls for a Hunter Biden special counsel after the DOJ move on Trump, and a deadly snowstorm pummels Western New York.Hosted by Sara Sidner. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nancy Pelosi announces she is stepping down from the House leadership after 20 years, saying the hour has come for a new generation to lead the Democratic caucus. A “Mass exodus” appears to be underway at Twitter as employees reject Musk’s “Extremely hardcore” ultimatum. CNN Senior Media Reporter Oliver Darcy tells Laura Coates why he thinks this is Twitter’s last gasp.A coroner confirms the four University of Idaho students found dead in off campus housing had been stabbed to death. CNN Correspondent Veronica Miracle reports on the food truck video that offers a timeline of their final hours, as many questions remain unanswered, in what police are calling a targeted attack. Plus, how culture wars in the classroom impacted the midterms, Trump paints a grim vision of America in decline in announcing his third run for the presidency, and a Secret Service agent from Trump’s January 6 motorcade is interviewed by the House Committee.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

Trump’s ex-lawyer Michael Cohen reacts to the former president’s 2024 announcement, and discusses the New York Post mocking Trump for running again as GOP donors and allies ditch him. CNN Law Enforcement Analyst Michael Fanone joins to discuss the shocking killings of four University of Idaho students in off-campus housing, as the victim’s relatives call out the police department for lack of information.The panel discusses Mike Pence’s reaction to the January 6 rioters calling for his execution, and his comment that Trump decided to be “a part of the problem”. Plus, CNN projects the GOP will win control of the House, Elon Musk tells Twitter employees commit to “extremely hardcore work, or get out”, and Nancy Pelosi will address her future plans tomorrow.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

Jake Tapper moderates a CNN Town Hall with Mike Pence. The former Vice President answers questions including: will he will support Trump’s 2024 presidential bid, does he wish he had done more to prevent false information about the 2020 election, and why has he previously endorsed election denying candidates? Pence also responds to the January 6 Committee saying it’s “disappointing” he is “misrepresenting” the nature of its investigation, and reacts to video footage of rioters calling for his execution as the insurrection unfolded at the Capitol. 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 announces he is running for president in 2024. The twice-impeached former president, who is currently facing a swirl of lawsuits and investigations, has thrown the GOP into turmoil after midterm losses by many of the candidate he endorsed, with prominent Republicans openly discussing a future that does not include him. The panel discusses what Trump’s 2024 bid means for other potential candidates, and how Biden will hold up against him.President Biden holds an emergency round table with world leaders at the G20 in Bali to discuss why a Russian-made missile killed two people in Poland today, but says it’s unlikely it was fired from Russia. Plus, CNN projects California Democrat Josh Harder will hold on to his seat, Ivanka Trump says she does not “Plan to be involved in politics” in the future, a white teacher in Texas is fired for telling students his race is “The superior one”, and Liz Cheney says Trump lacks fitness for office, and is “Unstable”.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 blame game begins as the GOP grapples with its poor midterm showing. CNN predicts Democrat Katie Hobbs will win the Arizona Governor’s race against Republican election denier Kari Lake. Democrat Wes Moore joins to discuss his historic midterm win to become the first black Governor of Maryland, and Joe Tate joins to discuss becoming the first black Speaker of Michigan State House, after the state goes Democrat for the first time in almost four decades.Trump’s 2024 bid gets harsh reactions from Hill Republicans, with Mike Pence saying he thinks the GOP will have “better choices” than the former president. Plus, Rudy Giuliani won’t face federal charges over his Ukraine activities, an appeals court blocks Biden’s student relief debt plan, Missouri and Maryland vote to approve legal marijuana, Dave Chappelle is accused of “normalizing anti-Semitism” in a SNL monologue, and KFC apologizes after a Kristallnacht promotion in Germany.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 Fetterman and Oz making their final closing arguments in their pivotal Pennsylvania race, Mandela Barnes being targeted by a barrage of ads trying to tie him to crime in the Wisconsin Senate race, and the key legal battles playing out that could impact which votes get counted.CNN Presidential Historian John Meacham joins to discuss Trump telling a rally crowd he’ll have an “important announcement” at Mar-a-Lago on November 15, and how the midterm outcome could drastically alter the course of the Biden Presidency. Plus, Speaker Pelosi gives her first interview since the attack on her husband, why Twitter owner Elon Musk recommends voting for Republicans, and a Wall Street Journal poll shows the GOP are gaining support among black and Latino voters.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

On election eve, Jake Tapper discusses how early election results may be misleading depending on the election rules in each state, and how the phenomenon of the ‘Red Mirage’ was used by Trump to push false election fraud claims in 2020. With control of Congress up for grabs, CNN Political Director David Chalian joins to break down some of the key races you should be watching. Former Senior Homeland Security Official Christopher Krebs was fired in 2020 for contradicting Trump’s election fraud claims. He tells Jake why he thinks the Kremlin’s claims of election interference are disinformation and discuses if he thinks tomorrow’s election systems will be secure.Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro joins to discuss John Fetterman’s lawsuit which argues Pennsylvania mail in ballots should be counted even if they’re not signed with a valid date. North Carolina Republican Congressional candidate Pat Harrigan tells Jake about his family being affected by what he calls political violence after his parent’s home was shot at, and why he thinks his Democratic opponent has run a dishonest and indecent campaign. Former Los Angeles Lakers Center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins to discuss Kyrie Irving’s suspension, says the Brooklyn Nets star is “being unwittingly used to promote hatred, and reflects on Lebron James approaching his career points mark.Hosted by Jake Tapper. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In what may be the most consequential midterms of our lifetimes, we examine the dynamics that may change the outcome of the election. We speak to analysts about the close races in the Senate and House. Plus, with 40+ million ballots already cast, we look at poll data as candidates make their final push with Election Day just two days away. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN Tonight continues with the panel discussing Elon Musk laying off half of Twitter’s staff and blaming the move on a drop in revenue due to activists pressuring advertisers, the Democrats spending millions on amplifying the views of MAGA candidates and if it will backfire next week, the January 6 Committee giving Trump more time to turn over subpoenaed documents, and recreational marijuana legalization being on the ballot in five states.CNN Contributor Bob Costas joins to talk about Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving’s five game suspension over his anti-Semitic posts amid a fallout that has also seen the player lose millions after being dropped by Nike. Plus, the Powerball jackpot is set to be world's biggest ever, and, the Senate made Daylight Saving Time permanent, so why hasn’t the House?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

As sources tell CNN top aides to former President Trump are gearing up for a possible 2024 campaign launch, Jake Tapper opens CNN Tonight talking about election security concerns, the economy, and also gives updates on key midterm races. Gabriel Sterling is the Chief Operating Officer of the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office. He joins to talk about Georgia voters shattering midterm early voting records, and responds to criticisms of the State's voting laws.Rep. Elaine Luria is in the political fight of her life as she runs for re-election in Virginia’s second congressional district. She tells Jake about emphasizing her work on the January 6 Committee during her campaign. Democratic Arizona secretary of state candidate Adrian Fontes joins to discuss running against a hardline election denier in a state where at least 18 voter intimidation cases have been referred to the DOJ. Actress and activist Kerry Washington tells Jake why she’s choosing to get involved with ‘Get out the vote’ efforts, and discusses her role in the ‘The School for Good and Evil’.Hosted by Jake Tapper. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN Tonight continues with the panel discussing the seismic changes to come if the GOP takes control of the the House and Senate, why Hispanic voters will have more power this year than ever before, Barrack Obama shutting down hecklers at Detroit and Phoenix rallies, and the DOJ mulling a potential special council if Trump runs in 2024.Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins to discuss President Biden’s closing midterm message about democracy being in peril, and talks about potential Thanks Giving travel troubles. Plus, Kyrie Irving is suspended by Brooklyn Nets over his anti-Semitism Twitter controversy, Elon Musk’s Twitter informs staff layoffs are set to begin, Gabby Petito’s parents file a suit against Moab police alleging they could have saved her life, and Kanye West can’t sell “White Lives Matter” shirts because two black men own the trade mark.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 prosecution rests its case against five alleged leaders of Oath Keepers, including its founder, for their roles in the US Capitol attack on January 6, 2021. Jake Tapper talks about who the far-right militia are, the shocking evidence presented in the trial, and the rarity and history of seditious conspiracy charges in the US. Republican Senator Tom Cotton joins to discuss divisive party politics, the failures of Democratic presidents, and tells Jake who he thinks is to blame for the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs tells Jake why she refuses to debate her opponent Kari Lake in their race for Arizona Governor, and responds to calls to rescue herself from overseeing the election. Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan joins to discuss running on abortion rights in a tight re-election fight in New York. Plus, key answers are still missing in the St. Louis school shooting, and a judge restricts how right-wing groups can patrol Arizona drop boxes.Hosted by Jake Tapper. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN Tonight continues with the panel discussing Biden’s warning that election deniers could lead the country down a ‘Path to chaos’, a Trump lawyer saying Justice Clarence Thomas was ‘key” to a plan to delay certification of the 2020 election, political violence looming over the tense midterms, Barrack Obama and Herschel Walker trading barbs, and what the Ohio Senate race between Vance and Ryan means for the control of the Senate.Former RNC communications director Doug Heye joins to talk about how he helped to run the ‘Fire Pelosi’ effort, and toxic politics. Plus, A CNN poll shows voters heavily favor Republicans on the economy and inflation, research shows female officials are targeted 3.4 times more often than men, the Washington Commanders owner considers selling the team, and the FCC Commissioner calls for a ban on TikTok in the US.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

Jake Tapper opens CNN Tonight talking about why U.S. Intelligence believes senior Russian officials have discussed how and when to deploy a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine, the war crimes and atrocities happening in Ukraine right now, and the head of the Wagner Group reportedly confronting Putin directly about his belief that the war in Ukraine is being mismanaged by top generals.CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward joins Ukrainians gathering evidence of possible Russian war crimes and interviews a Ukrainian woman who describes her horrific treatment by Russian soldiers. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney joins to discuss the real risk of losing his seat in a Blue district of New York, and defends the Democrats spending on far-right republicans. Late night legend Jimmy Kimmel joins to discuss misinformation and the attacks against Paul Pelosi, celebrities spewing anti-Semitism, and ‘cancel culture’ and forgiveness.Hosted by Jake Tapper. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN Tonight continues with the panel discussing the political heavyweights hitting the campaign trail, including Republican Liz Cheney who is campaigning for Democrat Elissa Slotkin against an election denier, newly released court documents detailing the violent attack on Paul Pelosi, and the negotiation underway for Trump to testify before the January 6 Committee under oath.Plus, Biden targets Florida’s ‘extreme MAGA Republicans’ in his closing midterm pitch, saying “Democracy is on the ballot", control of the Senate could come down the the Georgia race, ‘America First Legal’ releases a radio ad accusing Biden of ‘racism’ towards white Americans, a Georgia Pastor’s sermon slamming Herschel Walker goes viral, and – are you tired of self-checkout machines?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

Jake Tapper opens CNN tonight talking about crime as a campaign issue, the attack on Paul Pelosi, where violent crime is up and where this is more perception than reality, and the Democrats’ vulnerability on defund the police. GOP Senate candidate John O'Dea hopes to win is seat without Trump’s blessing. He joins to discuss his intent to to actively campaign against Trump if he runs for president again, why he thinks Governor DeSantis was right about moving migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, and why he opposes raising the age limit for buying semiautomatic weapons to 21.Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joins to discuss the Arizona & Michigan GOP robocalls pushing voting by mail despite candidates & parties publicly bashing it, and the election conspiracies that are clouding the Michigan Secretary of State race. NFL Network Host Rich Eisen joins to discuss the backlash against Brooklyn Nets Kyrie Irving’s now deleted tweet promoting a book and documentary that pushes anti-Semitic lies, and the star’s repeated refusal to apologize.Hosted by Jake Tapper. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing the heavy hitters on the campaign trail in the final week before the midterms, as pre-election voting surpasses 2018 levels with more than 21 million ballots already cast. They also discuss Paul Pelosi’s attacker allegedly telling police he intended to take Speaker Pelosi hostage and break her kneecaps if she ‘lied’, and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s office saying its investigation into anti-Semitic messages seen at a Florida-Georgia football game is over and that it's “not a crime”.Plus, New York City workers can now see what jobs pay before they apply, Saturday Night Live lampoons potential Democrat 2024 nominees in a horror-movie style, SCOTUS hears oral arguments on affirmative action, Brazil’s Bolsonaro loses his bid for a second term, and real life ‘White Lotus’: workers on rich guests’ wildest demands.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

Jake Tapper opens CNN Tonight talking about the conspiracy theories that have emerged around the brutal attack on Paul Pelosi, the spread of misinformation about the incident on social media, and the mixed responses from Republican leaders. Los Angeles Democratic Mayoral candidate Rick Caruso joins to give his reaction to the Paul Pelosi attack & subsequent conspiracies. The former Republican also tells Jake whether he thinks America can get past the poison that's been injected into its politics, and discusses his race against Rep. Karen Bass with a campaign that focuses on crime and homelessness.CNN KFile Senior Editor Andrew Kaczynski joins to discuss the GOP New Hampshire Senate nominee repeating the hoax that kids are using litter boxes in schools, and how it became a Republican talking point. Attorney David Hinojosa is arguing in support of affirmative action before the Supreme Court. He tells Jake why he thinks race conscious University admissions will continue, and what the end point is. Plus, Documentarian Ken Burns joins to talk about his new book, ‘Our America: A Photographic History’.Hosted by Jake Tapper. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing the brutal assault on Nancy Pelosi’s husband at their San Fransisco Home and the multiple conspiracy theories the alleged attacker posted on social media. That, as as sources tell CNN Paul Pelosi’s assailant shouted “Where is Nancy?” before the attack. Plus, Senator Chuck Schumer gets caught on a hot mic, Elon Musk says no banned Twitter accounts will be restored before a review by a new “Content moderation council”, and Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen announce their divorce.Republican Senator Jake Corman and his daughter Bella join to speak out about the death threats their family received after Trump publicly commented Corman was “fighting as though he were a Radical Left Democrat” over not auditing Pennsylvania’s 2020 votes. As the CDC reports 264,000 women in the US are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz tells Alisyn about surviving breast cancer, and the importance of mammograms in early detection of the disease. 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

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband Paul Pelosi was attacked with a hammer at the couple’s home, suffering a skull fracture and serious injuries to his arms in an incident the police are saying “was not a random attack”. Judge Esther Salace, whose son was shot and killed by a lawyer who invaded her home in 2020, joins to discuss the threat of political violence and why she thinks it’s more important now than ever to pass the ‘Judicial Security And Privacy Act’.Biden’s Chief Medical Adviser, Dr. Anthony Fauci, joins to discuss the violent threats made against him and his family, and the negative impact of some conservative candidates spreading an anti-science message. Marketing guru Professor Scott Galloway joins to discuss Elon Musk closing a $44 billion deal to buy Twitter, and how it has reignited questions about the future of content moderation and suspended accounts on the platform. Actor F. Murray Abraham tells Jake about how he hated to leave season 2 of “The White Lotus”, and reflects on the diverse array of characters he has played throughout his career.Hosted by Jake Tapper. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing Elon Musk completing his $44 billion twitter deal and what it means for the platform’s content and moderation policies, the influence of celebrities on political issues and social causes, Kanye West’s disturbing history of admiring Adolf Hitler, and what happens next if there’s a ‘Red Wave’ in November.Actress and activist Jane Fonda joins to speak out on climate change activism ahead of the midterms, and what she thinks will happen to climate change policy if the Republicans retake the House and Senate. Plus, Trump’s lawyers and the DOJ meet in a secret hearing on the Mar-a-Lago probe, and the manager of the Houston Astros responds to a report that there are no American-born black players on the World Series roster.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

As Republicans vow policy changes and probes if the balance of power is flipped, Jake Tapper gives his analysis of what could happen if they take control of Congress. Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw hopes to become the chair of the House Homeland Security Committee in 12 day’s time. Jake pushes him on what he would prefer his party to prioritize to achieve legislative change, and their plan to raise the debt ceiling on day one, to avoid a government shutdown. Later, they discuss the GOP’s stance on border security and the opioid crisis.Plus, CNN contributor Bob Costas explains why the Phillies playing against the Astros in the World Series is being called one of baseball's biggest mismatches in more than 100 years, and also tells Jake about how the NFL is still struggling to protect players from concussions. And, Actress Elizabeth Banks joins to talk about her new film “Call Jane”, which looks at the pre-Roe world through one woman’s abortion journey.Hosted by Jake Tapper. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing a new unnamed woman alleging Herschel Walker pressured her in to an abortion in 1993, the GOP’s Mehmet Oz saying abortion choices should be left to ‘Women, doctors and local political leaders’, how Florida Latino’s will vote on election day, and amid concerns that extremist groups are going local to disrupt the midterms – how does law enforcement deal with voter intimidation? Neuroscientist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor experienced a severe stroke at 37. She tells Alisyn Camerota why she thinks John Fetterman’s cognitive competence appears fine, after stumbles during his Pennsylvania Senate debate intensify focus on his stroke recovery. Plus, there are clashes in Iran as thousands gather to mark 40 days since Masha Amini’s death, a study shows video gaming may have some cognitive benefits for kids, and a Washington Post analysis claims that NFL teams use black coaches to clean up their messes. 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

Jake Tapper opens CNN Tonight talking about the state of play in Ukraine; Russia’s Ambassador to the UK repeating unsubstantiated claims that Ukraine is preparing a ‘dirty bomb’, and the reality of the Ukrainian counter-offensive making Putin more desperate. CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa ward reports live from Zaporizhzhia about the body of 24-year-old Joshua Jones, an American killed fighting alongside the Ukrainian military being returned to Ukrainian custody by the Russian military during a ceasefire.Los Angeles Mayoral candidate Rep. Karen Bass joins to talk about running against former Republican Rick Caruso as they clash in a race dominated by frustration over crime and homelessness. CNN Medical Analyst Dr Jonathan Reiner joins to discuss the Pennsylvania Senate debate fallout, as questions swirl about Democratic candidate John Fetterman’s health after suffering a stroke. He tells Jake why he thinks it was wrong to place Fetterman in this position, and reflecting on being Dick Cheney’s heart doctor, what it's like to have a patient on a very public stage during recovery.Hosted by Jake Tapper To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing Republican Pennsylvania Senate candidates Fetterman and Oz trading biting attacks in a debate that highlights Fetterman’s continued stroke recovery, election deniers running for office in key battleground states, sanitation workers who did not comply with NYC’s vaccination mandate being reinstated by an NY judge, and, when is retirement not retirement?Presidential Historian John Meacham tells Laura and Alisyn why he thinks we are heading into the most consequential election since the civil war, and how Lincoln prioritized democracy over his political future. Plus, a family joins to talk about their rescue after being trapped in the Grand Canyon caverns following an elevator malfunction. And, Jenny Mitchell joins to discuss the lawsuit she has filed against L’Oreal that claims their chemical hair straightening products caused her uterine cancer.Hosted by Laura Coates 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

Ex-GOP Congressman Justin Amash famously left the Republican party over Trump and Trumpism, and was the first Republican to come out against Trump during his first impeachment. Now an independent, he tells Jake why he became disenchanted with the two-party system, why he thinks Kevin McCarthy’s leadership is “Conniving and fundamentally dishonest”.Plus, as more brands cut ties with with Kanye West over his anti-Semitic comments, Rabbi Noah Farkas and activist and actress Malynda Hale, join to discuss the rise of anti-Semitic incidents following West’s divisive remarks, and Trump’s recent comments on US Jews and Israel. And, physicist Jess Wade is shining a spotlight on female scientists who haven’t gotten their dues by writing over 1,700 Wikipedia biographies about their work. She tells Jake about the challenges of documenting this important history, and why honoring women scientists will help close the STEM gap.Hosted by Jake Tapper. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing the rampant misinformation in some midterm campaigns as they enter their final stretch, and if debates still matter. Arizona officials are deeply concerned about the safety of voters amid voter intimidation allegations. Marc Elias is the founder of Democracy Docket. He tells Alisyn Camerota about how his organization has filed lawsuits to stop alleged intimidation from masked militias at Arizona ballot boxes.Plus, NASA enlists a team of scientists and experts to delve in to the mysteries surrounding UFOs, slavery is on the ballot box in five states, a teen pleads guilty in the Michigan school shooting that killed four students, and more than 1000 people have been arrested in Iran for protesting against brutal treatment from Iranian officials.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

Bob Woodward, author of “The Trump Tapes: Bob Woodward's Twenty Interviews with President Donald Trump”, joins to discuss the recordings in which Trump talked about national security secrets, his relationship with Kim Jong Un, and his handling of the Covid pandemic. He tells Jake Tapper why he thinks Trump is an “Unparalleled danger”, and that the only time Trump wouldn’t answer a question was about whether he would peacefully leave office if he lost the 2020 election. Later, Woodward’s fellow Watergate journalist Carl Bernstein joins, and the three discuss Trump’s influence and future, and compare his presidency with Nixon’s.Rep. Mike Turner joins to discuss The White House’s dismissal of Russia’s claim Ukraine is planning a dirty bomb attack, President Zelensky suggesting Russia is helping Iran with its nuclear program in exchange for drones, and how House Republicans may resist a big Ukraine funding package if Democrats add unrelated spending.Hosted by Jake Tapper To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing the possibility of election denialism affecting the midterms, Trump’s January 6 subpoena and the response of his legal team, Republican Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake softening her stance on accepting election results, and the case of former daycare employees being charged with child abuse after an adult is filmed using a “Scream” mask to terrify toddlers.Republican strategist and pollster Frank Luntz joins to discuss the intensifying anger around the rejection of our political process and the challenges of ensuring America’s democratic process is trusted. Plus, radio hosts Joe Madison and Mike Broomhead tell Laura about what their listeners are saying ahead of the midterms.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

Steve Bannon is sentenced to four months in prison after refusing to comply with a subpoena from the January 6 Committee. His attorney tells Jake why he thinks the appeal Bannon’s case is “Bulletproof”, and responds to the issue of his client continuing to spread election lies. The parents of Aaron Nola of the Philadelphia Phillies and Austin Nola of the San Diego Padres, join to talk about the brothers making history in the baseball postseason, and crisscrossing the US to support them as they face off in the National League Championship series.Ohio Democratic Senate candidate Rep. Tim Ryan joins to discuss his neck-and-neck race against Trump-backed J.D. Vance, and responds to critics of his voting record. Plus, former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi sparks controversy after boasting about his “re-established” relationship with Vladimir Putin.Hosted by Jake Tapper. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing Raphael Warnock’s new campaign advert highlighting Herschel Walkers’ abortion controversy, North Carolina’s hotly-contested race to fill Sen. Richard Burr’s Seat, statistics that show American men are dropping out of the labor force and fewer are graduating, and following the record-breaking resignation of UK Prime Minister Liz Truss – how do you solve the problem of unpopular leaders?A panel of voters in battleground states weighs in on the state of democracy, giving their views on election deniers running for office. And, as Republicans hammer Democrats on crime by claiming that liberal-led cities are unsafe, the panel discusses the truth about what’s really going on with the crime rate. Plus, visits to Disneyland are becoming more costly for families, and rising travel cost lead some consumers to embrace luxury coach buses over airlines.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

Jake Tapper opens CNN Tonight talking about UK Prime Minister Liz Truss’ abrupt departure from office after only six-weeks, following her ‘Truss-nomics’ causing the British economy to implode. He focuses on what happened and why, and also considers if the turmoil of Truss foreshadows more instability to come in America. Former Republican Governor of Florida Jeb Bush joins to discuss the drop in student test scores after the pandemic, Florida’s ‘Stop Woke’ Act, and also tells Jake why he thinks the GOP will be yearning for new leadership in 2024.Phil Rosenthal joins to discuss the new season of his hit Netflix show ‘Somebody Feed Phil’. He tells Jake what it’s like to eat sea urchins and ants, and pays tribute to his late parents who inspired him to create ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’. Plus, NASA Mission Systems Engineer Mike Menzel gives his insight into how the new ‘pillars of creation’ pictures captured by the James Webb Space Telescope offer clues on how stars are formed.Hosted by Jake Tapper. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing if the swirl of legal troubles surrounding Trump will matter in the midterms, the key issues voters will be thinking about at the ballot box in November, and the seismic changes to come if the GOP takes the House and Senate.Plus, the TikTok abortion debate divides generation Z, a proposed solution to perfectionism’s negative effect on mental health, more states open up access to legal and medical marijuana, and Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa says he lost consciousness after being hit during a game.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

Jake Tapper opens CNN tonight talking about the economy, inflation and recession, as polling shows 44% think the economy and infrastructure are the most important issues facing the US ahead of the midterms. Next, Jake goes one-on-one with New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. They discuss what the Republicans would do would do to improve economic conditions and avoid a recession if they controlled the Senate, and his run for re-election while endorsing an election denier.Attorney Ken Turkel joins to discuss Trump sitting for a deposition in Jean Carroll’s defamation lawsuit, and whether those answers could be used against him if she sues the former president for the related alleged sexual assault. Plus, Director Paul Feig joins to reflect on "Freaks and Geeks", discusses his passion for making female driven films, and talks about his new film, “The School for Good and Evil”.Hosted by Jake Tapper. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing legendary journalist Bob Woodward’s audiobook of 20 interviews he conducted with then President Donald Trump from 2016 to 2020 - and it’s a goldmine. Plus, a National Institutes of Health study links chemical hair straightening to uterine cancer, lawyers for George Floyd’s daughter draft a cease and desist letter to Kanye West, and Trump's deposition in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation lawsuit is imminent.Talk show hosts Mark Davis and Bill Press join to discuss what voters are telling them as the GOP and Democrats ramp-up their final midterm appeals. Plus, Marco Rubio and Val Demings spar in their first and only debate of the Florida Senate race, and polls show Gen X is leaning towards the GOP heading into the midterms.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

Rep. Peter Meijer is one of only 10 Republican members of Congress who voted to impeach then-President Trump after the January 6 Capitol attack. He joins to discuss the rise of extreme candidates in 2022, narrowly losing his primary to a Trump-backed election denier, and the responsibility he thinks the Democrats should take for their spending on amplifying the views of far-right Republican candidates.Former Army Intelligence Analyst and “README.txt” author Chelsea Manning, leaked hundreds of thousands of classified documents to WikiLeaks, shaking up everything we thought we knew about US wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. She tells Jake what pushed her to take that extreme step, discusses being a survivor of sexual assault while in the military, and gives a message to trans kids. Plus, “Hamilton” creator Lin Manuel Miranda tells Jake how he hopes to rally young Latino voters to support Democratic candidates in the midterms.Hosted by Jake Tapper. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing the backlash against Trump for attacking American Jews by saying they must “get their act together” on Israel “before it’s too late”, the heated midterm debates happening across the country, if Saturday Night Live’s take on politics sticks with voters more than what they see on the news, and Biden pushing student debt relief amid GOP opposition.Beth Kean is the CEO of the Holocaust Museum in Los Angeles. She joins to remind how the Holocaust started with words, discusses Trump perpetuating the false narrative that Jewish Americans have a loyalty towards Israel as opposed to the United States, and tells Laura about how her organization uses education as catalyst for change.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

Kanye West tells Bloomberg that his move to buy Parler is prompted by his suspensions by Instagram and Twitter, and that it’s a place for “people who have been bullied by the thought police”. Tech guru Scott Galloway tells Jake Tapper about Parler’s plummeting popularity, and discusses whether Kanye can really make an impact with the platform.Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton joins to discuss Russia launching a series of Iran-supplied “kamikaze” drone attacks across Ukraine at civilian targets, why it indicates Russia’s precision guided weapons are depleted, and a new Gallop poll that shows 70% of Ukrainians want to keep fighting. Plus, the panel discusses the politics of the opioid crisis after two politicians in the Ohio Senate race come under scrutiny for ties to drug companies.Hosted by Jake Tapper. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing never before seen video from January 6 of a call between Nancy Pelosi and Mike Pence, trying to work out how to safely certify the electoral vote amid the chaos at the Capitol, Herschel Walker And Raphael Warnock’s face off in their close Georgia Senate race, how lies and false claims are flourishing in the American political landscape, and whether co-workers should share information about their salaries.Plus, the mother of Parkland School massacre victim Scott Beigel joins to give her reaction to the shooter avoiding the death penalty, and a juror in the Parkland trial joins to discuss why they recommended life without parole, describing how “it got ugly” in the jury room after their final vote. And, Alaska's snow and king crab harvest is cancelled due to overfishing.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

Jake Tapper opens CNN Tonight with a monologue on political scandals past and present, covering both the quirky, and the shocking. Mark McKinnon was the Chief Media Advisor to George W. Bush. He joins to discuss Herschel Walker’s debate with Raphael Warnock in their race for the Georgia Senate, as Walker doubles-down on his assertion the abortion scandal he faces is based on a lie, and Warnock accuses him of pretending to be a police officer.Senator Bernie Sanders joins to talk about his new Op-Ed, which says Democrats are wrong to focus on abortion as their closing argument ahead of the midterms, and should instead focus on the economy and their pro-worker agenda. Plus, Jake interviews actress and activist Nazanin Boniadi about her meeting with Vice President Harris on Iranian women protesting over the brutality of Iran’s morality police, and the criticizms of racism being made against "Rings of Power" in which she stars.Hosted by Jake Tapper. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing new footage of the reactions of lawmakers as the insurrection unfolded, the January 6 Committee playing testimony from a top aide indicating Trump knew he lost the election, and also, the Committee arguing that Trump was directly involved in the bid to overturn the 2020 election as it unanimously voted to subpoena him.House Select Committee member Rep. Adam Schiff joins to discuss the Secret Service knowing about the potential for violence at the Capitol before January 6 and how it affects the credibility of some of testimony already heard during the investigation. Plus, conservative talk show host Mark Davis joins to discuss how his listeners reacted to the events of today’s January 6 public hearing, and families are outraged as the Parkland School shooter avoids the death penalty.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

First, Jake goes-one-on-one with January 6 Committee member Rep. Adam Kinzinger. They discuss whether Kinzinger thinks Trump will testify after the Committee unanimously voted to subpoena the former president, the Republicans attempting to blame Nancy Pelosi for rioters entering the Capitol during the insurrection, and the never-before-see-footage of Congressional leaders during the Capitol attack, obtained by CNN.Next, Georgia Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensburger joins to discuss how Trump knew he had lost the election before making the now infamous call asking Raffensburger to ‘find’ 11,780 votes, and the polarizing effect of Trump’s election denying conspiracy theories. Finally, the New York Times’ Maggie Haberman gives a breakdown of today's January 6 public hearing, how team Trump is handling the news of his subpoena, reacts to Trump calling her his “psychiatrist”, and tells Jake about her new book on Trump.Hosted by Jake Tapper. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing the jury’s decision to order conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay nearly $1 billion in damages to the Sandy Hook families, the new testimony and evidence expected to be heard at the final January 6 hearing tomorrow, and the questions looming over Pennsylvania Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman's Health, following his near-fatal stroke in May.Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen joins to speak out about how the then president “weaponized the U.S. Department of justice against his critics”, and how he fears for his safety if Trump becomes president again. Plus, two black comedians sue Clayton County Police over racial profiling, and an L.A. City Council member resigns after audio of her making racist remarks is leaked. 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

Jake Tapper goes one-on-one with Anna Sorokin, the convicted con artist and fraudster, and the inspiration behind Netflix’s “Inventing Anna”. Now out of ICE detention but under house arrest, she tells Jake that she “definitely did” take advantage of people, why she thinks her punishment would be different he she was sentenced in her native Germany, and what’s next for her after her release. Former Trump White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Matthews joins to discuss if she thinks Donald Trump poses a threat to democracy, speaks out about being smeared at the House Republican Conference, and tells Jake whether she thinks Trumps’ current team really believe the election was stolen.Plus, the panel re-examine the attempted murder conviction of C.J. Rice, who was sentenced to up 60 years in prison despite thin evidence, and question if his own attorney undermined his legal defense. Hosted by Jake Tapper. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Vladimir Putin’s options narrow in Ukraine, Jake Tapper asks President Biden how close he thinks we are to the brink of a nuclear disaster, what other options are on the table, and Biden’s vow not to negotiate about Russia keeping any part of Ukraine, in an exclusive CNN Tonight interview. The two also discuss the backlash over Biden’s meeting with Saudi Arabia, recession fears, and federal prosecutors weighing charges on two fronts in their investigation into his son, Hunter.Plus, Jake interviews Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson about his new film “Black Adam”, why he fought for the DC character to have his own movie, and how seriously he’s taking his fans’ hopes he’ll make a run for the White House.Hosted by Jake Tapper. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing the backlash to Fox News mocking a recorded phone call President Biden made to his son Hunter about getting help for his drug addiction, Lizzo taking on her critics about playing James Madison’s 200 year-old flute, and how Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is leaving the door open to future a presidential run.Former police officer Mike Fanone, who defended the Capitol during the insurrection, speaks out on the political hypocrisy on both sides of the aisle after January 6. Plus, an influential medical task force recommends screening children for anxiety, and iconic actress Angela Landsbury who had roles in "Gaslight" and "The Manchurian Candidate," dies at 96. 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 the hypocrisy of key Republicans continuing to rally around GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker amid allegations that he paid for his then girlfriend’s abortion after the two conceived a child in 2009. And, as the GOP seizes on crime as a principal issue for the midterms, the panel also debates how the Democrats can convince voters they take the issue seriously.Plus, Actress Jada Pinkett Smith joins to discuss her interview with Breona Taylor’s family, GOP leader Kevin McCarthy told police that Trump had no idea the Capitol was being attacked on January 6, a Democratic Louisiana Congressional candidate gives birth in a new campaign ad, and Kanye West’s Twitter account is locked for an anti-semitic tweet.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