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Covid cases rise by more than 50% from last week in Texas, Connecticut and Hawaii and a UK study finds no evidence the Omicron variant is any less severe than Delta. NYC’s incoming Mayor Eric Adams joins to discuss the Covid crisis, and whether the federal government should follow New York and other states in sending out at-home tests to people. Also tonight: the defense rests after ex-officer Kim Potter breaks down on the stand as she recalls her fatal shooting of Daunte Wright, following mistaking her Taser for her loaded gun during a police traffic stop. Plus, the strange secret history of the “War on Christmas” and CNN’s Fareed Zakaria joins to discuss the factors behind President Biden’s sinking approval rating. Hosted by Michael Smerconish. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CDC predicts a new Covid wave as the Omicron variant takes hold, disrupting normal life. As the Covid positivity rate doubles in New York over just three days, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio joins to discuss the potential impact of vaccine mandates in reducing the severity of the spread. Will we all get Covid eventually and do we need to change the definition of fully vaccinated? Former member of Biden’s Covid-19 Advisory Board, Dr. Zeke Emanuel joins to give his perspective. Plus, Fox News hosts respond to the controversy over their texts during the Capitol insurrection, a former Fox News insider slams its hosts saying they ”primed the pump” for the “lunatic assault…that led to the riot on January 6”, ditching ‘defund’: Democrats now want to ‘refund the police’ and Biden acknowledges ‘Build Back Better’ will miss its deadline, shifting his focus to voting rights. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Associated Press reports there was far too little fraud to have changed the outcome of the 2020 Election, but January 6 key figures are still working to threaten our democracy. Former state and federal prosecutor Ron Filipkowski joins to discuss how the anti-democratic movement are now targeting local school boards, city and county commissions and supervisors of local elections. Also tonight: the Government releases previously classified JFK assassination documents, Democrats quietly question Biden’s future as his approval rating sinks, the price to play football: NFL players are 4 times more likely to die of ALS, and two bipartisan fixes that can help save our democracy. Hosted by Michael Smerconish. 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: a full House vote is expected this evening on Mark Meadows’ criminal contempt referral to the DOJ. No former White House Chief of Staff has faced criminal charges since H.R. Haldeman’s role in the Watergate scandal. Also tonight: in key swing states, the anti-democratic movement has already changed laws and ousted Election officials with the aim of overturning future results. David Leonhardt of the New York Times joins give his insight into the big picture on this growing threat to American democracy. Plus, the GOP gains an advantage as redrawn maps kill swing districts, Republican Paul Gosar hypocritically takes credit for Covid relief funding he voted against twice and is 'Build Back Better' dead? Hosted By Michael Smerconish. 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 House Committee votes to hold Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress as the investigation releases texts from several Fox News hosts, GOP members and Trump’s son, to Meadows, urging the then President and his team to calm tensions as the Capitol riot exploded. Plus, Chris Wallace leaves Fox News after 18 years to join CNN+ in a surprise move which may have been influenced by his objection to Fox’s conspiracy theory content ‘Patriot Purge’, the Philadelphia D.A. apologizes for downplaying the City’s violence problem, and Rand Paul’s disaster relief hypocrisy: suddenly, it’s not socialism. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With key inflation measures at their highest level in almost 40 years and a revised Congressional Budget Office score of $3 trillion, is Biden’s “Build Back Better” agenda on life support? Former World Bank Chief Economist and Treasury Secretary under President Clinton, Larry Summers, joins to give his perspective. The Supreme Court allows the Texas abortion law that bans the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy, to remain in effect, but ruled that abortion providers may sue some state officials in federal court. Professor Erwin Cherminsky, Dean, UC Berkley School of Law, joins to give his insight on the likely end of Roe V. Wade. New York City council overwhelmingly approves legislation that gives 800,000 non-citizens voting rights in local elections. They will be eligible to register a year from now and could begin voting in local elections from January 2023. Primary sponsor of the bill NYC Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez (D) joins to discuss the expansion of voting rights he pushed for. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President Biden kicks off the first ‘Summit for Democracy’ at the White House, former World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov, now Chairman of the Human Rights Foundation joins to discuss the worldwide rise in authoritarian leaders, the left/right divide in politics and why he thinks our generation will either renew democracy or lose it forever. With Philadelphia’s homicide rate increasing 57% from just two years ago, former Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter joins to discuss the comments made by the current district attorney who said the record murders “don’t equal a crisis”. Plus, confusion grows amongst the booster push: what counts as fully vaccinated now? Dr. Frances Collins, Director of the NIH joins with the facts. Finally, Michael speaks with Amy Carson, the plaintiff in a pivotal Supreme Court case on the funding of religious schools. Hosted by Michael Smerconish. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Instagram Chief Adam Mosseri testifies before the Senate Commerce Consumer Protection Sub-Committee, which says it “wants to hear about why the app uses algorithms that push poisonous content to children driving them down rabbit holes to dark places, and what the company will do to make the platform safe”. Did his answers satisfy? Jean Twenge, Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University joins to discuss. As House progressives move to strip the GOP’s Lauren Boebert of committee assignments over her anti-muslim remarks our host asks; is giving Boebert this type of reprimand just making her more high-profile, amplifying controversy and enabling her to raise money? Pennsylvania Senate Candidate (D) Rep. Conor Lamb joins to discuss personal attacks in Congress. Plus, America's growing crime crisis - what's behind the record murder rates in a dozen major cities? Hannah Meyers, Director of Policing and Public Safety at the Manhattan Institute, joins to provide insight. Hosted by Michael Smerconish. 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 warns Vladimir Putin not to invade Ukraine as evidence emerges of Russia amassing a large military presence at its border. The White House reports that Biden looked Putin “in the eye” during a video call and said the U.S. is prepared to do things it didn’t when Russia annexed Crimea in 2014 in violation of international law. Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, Admiral James Stavridis (Ret.) joins to discuss this escalating situation. China threatens the U.S. with retaliation over its diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics. However, American athletes will still be allowed to compete, leaving some to ask, should there be a full boycott? Sports broadcasting legend Bob Costas joins to give his perspective. Plus, a transgender swimmer’s victories face a critical backlash, a California restaurant faces an online backlash after refusing to serve on-duty armed police officers, and CNN reflects on the 80-year anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Hosted by Michael Smerconish. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Senate majority leader, war hero and one-time Republican Presidential nominee, Bob Dole, will lie in state Thursday at the U.S. capitol. Former Republican Senator John Danforth joins to discuss a posthumously published piece Dole wrote for the Washington Post about the need for unity in America and also reflects on the modern trend of becoming ‘politically famous’ to speed up career advancement in American politics. The 15-year-old Michigan school shooting suspect's parents are captured in a warehouse after a manhunt. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard joins to give an update on the case, including the response to warning signs and the search the authorities carried out on the property of a man who is believed to have helped the couple while on the run. Plus, NYC is to mandate Covid vaccines for all private sector workers and Republican Congressman Thomas Massie doubles down, vowing to never delete his gun-toting family Christmas photo which was posted just days after the Michigan school shooting. Hosted by Michael Smerconish. 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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Today we're bringing you an episode of Anderson Cooper 360. A CNN exclusive reveals Facebook sold ads promoting anti-vaccine messages and comparing the U.S. government’s response to Covid-19 to Nazi Germany. Ads were also sold that casted doubt on the result of the 2020 election and pushed political violence. Facebook whistleblower and former Facebook executive Frances Haugen tells Anderson Cooper in an exclusive interview that Facebook knows the “biases in the algorithms give the most rage for the least amount of dollars” to extreme content. Plus, President Biden urged all Americans to get boosted as the U.S. joins a growing list of countries that have confirmed cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed there are five confirmed cases of the variant in her state. Dr. Ashish Jha is the Dean of the Brown University School of Public Health. He joins AC360 to discuss what we know and don’t know about the new Covid-19 variant. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we're bringing you an episode of Anderson Cooper 360. At least three teenagers were killed and eight people were injured in a shooting at a high school in Oxford, Michigan. The 15-year-old suspect, a sophomore at the school, was taken into custody after police responded to the shooting. Aiden Page is a senior at Oxford High School and barricaded in a classroom during the shooting. He tells Anderson Cooper about the moment he realized he was hearing gunshots. Plus, the CDC is expanding surveillance at four U.S. international airports to look for the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in travelers. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins AC360 to discuss whether or not vaccines will help protect against the new variant. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Omicron Covid variant prompts new travel bans, the message from the White House is it’s a “cause for concern”, not “panic”, but as much remains unknown about the new strain, health officials urge vaccinations and boosters. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins to talk about the race scientists are undertaking to determine if the variant can evade vaccines. Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert remains defiant, refusing to publicly apologize after implying on video that Minnesota DFL Rep. Ilhan Omar could be suicide bomber. CNN Political Commentator Scott Jennings joins to give his perspective. As a new wave of smash-and-grab robberies hits stores on Black Friday, should they be treated as organized crime by law enforcement? Stephanie Martz, Chief Administrative Officer of the National Retail Federation joins to give her insight into what could be done to protect businesses from this growing crime spree. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Georgia jury has found all three men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery guilty of murder. They could face life in prison without parole. CNN Legal Analyst Joey Jackson and defense attorney Mark O’Mara join to give their perspectives on the verdict. A man wrongfully convicted of murder is freed after more than four decades in prison. Kevin Strickland joins to talk about being exonerated after 43 years in one of the longest wrongful conviction cases in the U.S. That, as wave of organized retail thefts costing $30 billion a year in losses hits upscale stores in major cities, with Sacramento being one of the worst affected. California Attorney General Rob Bonta joins to discuss how he intends to combat this growing crime trend in his state. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As jury deliberations head into a second day in the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial, Chris speaks with the attorney for defendant William Bryan who faces 9 separate charges including aggravated assault, false imprisonment and murder. After, CNN Legal Analyst Joey Jackson joins to discuss the key points of the case. Next, Jane ‘Nightbirde’ Marczewski, former contestant on America’s got talent, shares an update on her cancer battle and gives a special message ahead of Thanksgiving. Finally, in a move which echoes Hollywood blockbuster ‘Armageddon’, NASA launches its first test mission to crash into a near-Earth asteroid to change its motion in space. The asteroid will be nearly 7 million miles away from earth when the ‘Dart’ spacecraft hits it at 15,000 mph in September 2022. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins to give his insight into the science behind the mission. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris speaks with Kyle Rittenhouse’s defense attorney Mark Richards about his client’s post acquittal interview, the behavior of his previous legal team, plus the role he thinks politics played in the investigation of the case and subsequent first-degree murder charges. Suspect Darrell Brooks has been charged with five counts of intentional homicide after allegedly driving an SUV into Christmas parade in Waukesha, leaving 5 dead and 48 injured. Brooks had been released less than two weeks ago in a domestic abuse case on a $1,000 bail that prosecutors now say was inappropriately low. CNN Political Commentator Van Jones joins to give his perspective. Governor Gavin Newsom promises "exponential" spending to fight an increase in organized retail theft with mobs swarming into high-end stores and pharmacies in coordinated robberies. San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin joins to discuss the crime wave and the task force he’s setting up to tackle it. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A jury finds Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on all charges, the most serious of which was first-degree intentional homicide, after more than 25 hours of deliberations over four days. In a case that has fueled debate over vigilantism, self-defense and gun rights, Rittenhouse has also been meme-ified by both sides of the political spectrum. What happens now? Mark Richards, attorney for Rittenhouse joins to give his perspective. Later, Professor Cornell William Brooks, former President & CEO of NAACP joins to discuss the Culture Wars & what the Rittenhouse case signifies. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first big sentence from the January 6 insurrection is handed down, with ‘QAnon Shaman’ Jacob Chansley going to jail for 3 years. Does he regret his actions at the Capitol riot and does he still support Trump? Chansley’s attorney Al Watkins joins to give his perspective on the sentencing and if accountability for the crimes and behaviors witnessed on January 6 need to include the former President or not. Chris brings you the latest on the Arbery murder trial, where under cross-examination, defendant Travis McMichael admitted Arbery did not speak, was not armed and did not threaten him before he pointed his shotgun at him. CNN Legal Analyst Joey Jackson joins to discuss the how this defendant’s account of events has changed leading up to his testimony. As China prepares for the Winter Olympics in Beijing, 35-year-old tennis star Peng Shuai goes missing following accusing a former communist party leader of sexual assault after the two had an affair. The Chinese state media has released an email from Shuai claiming she is fine but the Head of the Women’s Tennis Association says the email only “raises my concerns as to her safety and whereabouts”. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Chris speaks with comedian Bill Maher on how political polarization in America has never been worse, and Trump’s hold over the Republican Party. Next, Maher warns of a “slow-moving coup” and that since Trump lost he’s been putting people in place who will find the votes needed to win if he loses again. The two then discuss wokeness and cancel culture taken to their extremes, with Maher saying “The reason why the Democrats have become so toxic is because they’ve become the party of no common sense”. Later, on critical race theory, Maher says he is not against teaching an honest history of racism and also defends Dave Chappelle over his recent Netflix controversy, which resulted in accusations of transphobia against Chapelle. Finally, there’s a discussion on how the “Democrats will get thumped in the mid-terms” and Trump's 2024 plans. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Rittenhouse faces 5 felony charges and if convicted on the most serious charge, could face a mandatory life sentence. Did he act reasonably in shooting and killing two unarmed men and badly injuring a third armed man saying he believed the defendant to be an active shooter? That, as the the prosecution rests in the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial, with the judge continuing to deny the defense attorney's efforts to track visitors and remove black pastors from court. Beto O'Rourke joins to discuss his bid to take on GOP incumbent Greg Abbott in the 2022 Texas Governor's Race. O’Rourke has criticized Abbot’s “ultra conservative policies” and “anti-immigrant rhetoric”. With Abbot sliding in approval ratings, what could this mean for the former Presidential candidate’s chances? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Kyle Rittenhouse jury begin deliberations tomorrow after day of closing arguments. Does the prosecution’s ‘provocation’ headline in their closing arguments invalidate Rittenhouse’s self-defense claim? Veteran Jury consultant Richard Gabriel joins to give his perspective on the case. As the list of Trump associates subpoenaed by the January 6 Committee rises to 35, Steve Bannon turns himself in and is subsequently released from custody on his contempt of Congress charges, warning this will be "the misdemeanor from hell" for A.G. Garland, Pelosi & Biden. ABC News Chief Washing Correspondent Jonathan Karl joins to talk about his book ‘Betrayal’, in which he reveals the plan that Trump’s Chief of Staff Mark Meadows sent to Mike Pence to overturn the 2020 election, and the key pieces of evidence Trump is trying to suppress through legal delays, which prove the near-miss of his Administration’s attempted coup. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump ally Steve Bannon is indicted by a federal grand jury for contempt of Congress after defying his January 6 Select Committee subpoena. What does this mean for Bannon and the Trump inner circle? CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig and Trump’s former impeachment trial attorney Robert Ray join to give their perspectives on what could happen next. 500 Wisconsin National Guard Troops have been activated to support police in anticipation of the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict, as the judge rules the jury can consider the prosecution’s arguments that Rittenhouse provoked his attack, and also considers lesser charges ahead of the closing arguments expected on Monday. That, as the defense attorney in the Arbery murder trial offers "apologies" for his comments about black pastors, plus, Britney Spears' attorney vows an investigation into the star's father for his alleged abuse and misconduct. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The defense rests in the Kyle Rittenhouse double homicide trial, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The case, in which the then 17-year-old killed two unarmed men and shot a third armed man at a BLM protest, has become symbolic of the nation's polarization over gun rights, racism, and police brutality. Former NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks Joins to discuss the Rittenhouse case divide. A Democrat appointed appellate panel pauses the release of Trump White House records ahead of the Friday deadline. As the panel also ordered extremely rapid briefing to avoid further delay, is this short administrative stay the win the former president and his supporters think it is? CNN Legal Analyst Norm Eisen joins to give his perspective on this latest turn in the Trump legal saga. Inflation is the issue that matters most to voters; 83% of Americans say every day items are costing more, with 42% saying those increases have caused hardship for their families. In contrast, just 27% are concerned about infrastructure. CNN Senior Data Reporter Harry Enten joins to talk about the story behind the numbers. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Kyle Rittenhouse trial takes a major turn, as the 18-year-old who killed two and injured a third with a semi-automatic rifle during a riot at a BLM protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, took the stand in his own defense. As Rittenhouse gave tearful testimony stating, “I defended myself”, the judge admonished the prosecution repeatedly over its cross examination, with the teenager's attorneys's asking for a mistrial. A federal court delivers another ruling on Donald Trump's fight to keep documents secret from the January 6 Select Committee. The former President returned to the judge who denied his request for executive privilege yesterday, and was told he could appeal before the delivery deadline of November 12, but the court’s order would remain in place. Prices surge more than they have in 30 years. Former Director of the National Economic Council, Larry Summers, who has warned the White House about inflation for months, joins to give his insight into this worrying trend. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As former President Trump loses his executive privilege case, allowing the January 6 Select Committee access to his records, the Committee issues 10 new subpoenas for Trump’s inner circle. Chairman, Rep. Bennie Thompson, joins to give his insight into the importance of pursuing the investigation until answers are found in order to save American democracy. Next, the NFL issues fines to Aaron Rodgers, The Green Bay Packers & Allen Lazard for violating Covid-19 protocols. NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins to discuss why he is worried about Rodgers hurting not just sports, but society. Finally, radio legend Joe Madison, host of “Joe Madison, Black Eagle” on SiriusXM, announces a hunger strike, demanding action over voting rights. Joe joins to discuss what this means to him, how far he's willing to go, and why. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A criminal investigation is launched after 8 people die in Travis Scott concert crowd rush as CNN reports the Astroworld festival plans had no procedure in place for surging crowds. Chris speaks with two festival attendees about their first hand experiences on the scene. NFL Star Aaron Rodgers says “I'm in the crosshairs of the woke mob” as he faces fierce criticism for his handling of Covid-19 protocols. Rodgers asserts he has an allergy to an ingredient in mRNA vaccines, and that both the NFL and his teammates knew exactly what his status was. The three men on trial for killing 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery as he jogged through their neighbourhood, claim they acted in a modified form of self-defense, using a now-defunct citizen's arrest law. However, a former police officer testifies that a citizen's arrest was not mentioned at the scene. Chris speaks with Ahmaud’s mother, Wanda-Cooper Jones. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Democrats continuing to splinter on Biden’s economic agenda after their gubernatorial election defeat in Virginia, sources tell CNN that House Speaker Pelosi is pushing for a vote on the spending bill tonight and the infrastructure bill tomorrow. Representative Katie Porter joins to discuss the current state of play in getting this contentious legislation passed by her party. As the January 6 Select Committee says there will be 20 new subpoenas coming ‘soon’, CNN brings you exclusive video footage of trump allies Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell discussing bizarre, debunked election fraud claims in depositions for a defamation lawsuit brought by a former Dominion Voting Systems executive. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed’s attorney suggests sabotage in the deadly movie set shooting, saying she loaded the deadly prop gun from a box marked ‘dummy rounds’ which she had previously checked, and that a live round had been placed there purposely by someone else. Lane Luper, a crew member who left the set the day before the incident over safety concerns, joins the show. With 28 million children aged 5-11 now eligible for Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine from next week, Dr. Anthony Fauci joins to discuss the critical importance of the Biden Administration communicating the messages of safety, efficacy and infection control to parents. That, as the GOP’s Glenn Youngkin wins the Governor’s race in blue-leaning Virginia, with CNN predicting a narrow Democrat win in New Jersey for incumbent Governor Phil Murphy. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Progressive’ House Democrats change course signalling they are ready to pass the infrastructure bill without prior commitment on the spending bill from senators Manchin and Sinema, with Representative Pramila Jayapal telling CNN the party is ‘tired of waiting for one or two people, we trust the President will get 51 votes’. Why Virginias’s vote matters for the Biden agenda; Chris takes a closer look at McAuliffe and Younkin’s tight Governor’s race, with CNN Senior Data Reporter Harry Enten joining to give his insight. That, as the Supreme courts hears arguments on Texas’ controversial abortion law, and finally, a CNN report on a Washington Post article which details the warning signs law enforcement failed to heed leading up to the January 6 riot 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

The FDA authorizes Pfizer's Covid -19 vaccine for children 5 to 11, basing their decision on data which shows protection against symptomatic infection was over 90% at only one-third of the dose and with no serious adverse events. Pediatrician Admiral Brett Giroir joins to discuss the importance of messaging in engaging with parents to encourage them to vaccinate their children. Biden works to ease tensions with Emmanuel Macron ahead of the G20 Summit, telling France’s President the U.S. was "clumsy" in the handling of its nuclear submarine deal with Australia, which saw France lose out on billions in defense contracts. That, as ‘Rust’ armorer Hannah Gutierrez breaks her silence on the film set shooting, saying production overruled her when she pushed for gun safety and additional training. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With his meeting with Pope Francis just hours away, President Biden arrives in Rome for the G20 Summit after reaching a "framework" for his spending deal, but in the latest hurdle for his agenda, the infrastructure bill vote is delayed again amid infighting. Father Edward Beck joins to give his insight into what the two men may discuss, which could include the Covid-19 vaccine rollout in developing countries, the treatment of migrants and climate change issues. Developing tonight: law enforcement investigating the accidental shooting of Halyna Hutchins by Alec Balwin on the 'Rust' movie set say the investigation is focused on the film’s armorer and assistant director and that no one is cleared including Baldwin himself. How live rounds got into the ‘cold gun’ will be the linchpin for decisions on potential charges. Sheriff Adam Mendoza of Santa Fe County joins to give his perspective on this tragic case. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Santa Fe District Attorney says criminal charges haven’t been ruled out in the deadly shooting on the ‘Rust’ movie set involving Alec Baldwin and Halyna Hutchins, with the prosecutor telling the New York Times the investigation is focusing on ballistics. That, as CNN learns there had been at least two reports of accidental gun discharges on set prior to this tragic incident, among many other red flags. FDA advisers have voted to recommend the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11 and it is likely to be available in a week. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Mark McClellan joins to discuss its rollout and the importance of using the right message to encourage parents to get the their children better protected from the growing infection rate in this group. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the production of ‘Rust’ shut down indefinitely after Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, CNN learns the film’s assistant director, who handed Baldwin the ‘cold’ gun, has a history of safety and behavior complaints dating back to 2019. Weapons specialist for film and television, Bill Davis, joins to give his perspective on this tragic story and the impact it could have on the use of guns in the movie industry. Also, news tonight on internal Facebook documents obtained by CNN which reveal the social media giant’s role in fueling the deadly January 6 riot, as “almost all of the fastest growing FB groups were Stop the Steal during their peak growth”. That, as we learn Facebook rejected its own advisory board's recommendation to study how its policies contribute to societal violence. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, Chris discusses the FBI's findings with the Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolino. Then, Chris discusses the House vote on Steve Bannon's contempt charges with Alberto Gonzales. Chris wraps up the show with Dr. Anthony Fauci on the White House's vaccine rollout plan for children. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, Chris discusses the Jan 6 committee's vote to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of congress with Rep. Stephanie Murphy. Chris continues that conversation with Attorney For Dan Scavino, Stanley Brand. Chris wraps up the show with Rep. Mark Pocan on Biden's plans for his economic package. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, Chris goes one-on-one with Norm Eisen discussing Trump's efforts to block the Jan6 investigation. Then, Chris discusses the life and legacy of former Secretary of State Colin Powell with Dr. Jerome Adams. Chris wraps up the show with Wanda Cooper-Jones and Lee Merritt discussing the beginning of the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial. 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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Chris discusses breaking news of former President Clinton's hospitalization with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the latest in the January 6th Committee's investigation with Philip Bump, and goes one on one with William Shatner on his history-making mission to space. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, Chris discusses the state of the economy under Biden with economist Paul Krugman. Then, Chris continues that conversation with Rep. Ro Khanna. Chris wraps up the show with Former NASA Astronaut Mike Massimino on William Shatner's history-making mission to space. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, Chris discusses new details released by the coroner in the Gabby Petito case with Joey Jackson and Dr. Michelle Dupre. Then, Chris discusses vaccine mandate bans instituted by Texas Governor Abbott with Mark Davis. Chris wraps up the show with Van Jones on Biden's approval numbers. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, Chris discusses Bill Maher's warnings to democrats of a "slow-moving coup" with Philip Bump. Chris continues that conversation with democracy expert Steven Levitsky. Chris wraps up the show with Dr. Scott Gottlieb on what the end of the covid pandemic could look like. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, Chris discusses the latest subpoenas issued by the Jan 6 Committee with Ben Ginsberg. Then, Chris goes one-on-one with Alan McEwen, an outdoorsman who frequents Florida's Carlton reserve, where the hunt for Brian Laundrie continues. Chris wraps up the show with Ron Brownstein on the delayed debt ceiling battle. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, Chris discusses the latest subpoenas issued by the January 6th Committee with Sen. Chris Coons. Chris continues that conversation with House Judiciary Special Counsel in Trump's First Impeachment, Norm Eisen. Chris wraps up the show with Dr. Sanjay Gupta on vaccine recommendations for children. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, Chris goes one-on-one with Michael Smerconish on the current state of America. Then, Chris discusses the latest in the search for Brian Laundrie with Joey Jackson. Chris wraps up the show with Elliot Williams on the January 6th Committee's search for former Trump aide Dan Scavino. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris chats with CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent Manu Raju and Representative Ro Khanna about the fate of President Biden's massive infrastructure spending bill and whether Speaker Nancy Pelosi has the votes to pass it. Later on Bobby Chacon, a retired FBI agent, chats with Chris about new body cam video related to the Gabby Petito/Brian Laundrie case and how the search for Laundrie is currently unfolding. Finally, Chris is joined by an army veteran that was caught on video capturing an alligator inside a trash can and eventually set it free. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, Chris goes one-on-one with an early Facebook investor, Roger McNamee, on the Facebook whistleblower's testimony before Congress. Then, retired FBI agent Bobby Chacon joins Chris to discuss the latest in the search for Brian Laundrie. Chris wraps up the show with Ana Navarro. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, Chris discusses the upcoming infrastructure vote with Rep. Ro Khanna. Then, Chris discusses the latest details emerging in the timeline following Brian Laundrie's return to Florida with retired FBI agent Bobby Chacon. Chris wraps up the show with Britney Spears' former attorney Adam Streisand on a judge's ruling removing Spears' father as her conservator. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, Chris goes one-on-one with Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton. Then, Chris discusses Biden's budget bill with democratic Rep. Jared Huffman. Chris wraps up the show with Joey Jackson on the latest in the search for Brian Laundrie. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, Chris discusses Dem's discussions on divides over Biden's agenda with Rep. Ro Khanna. Then, Chris discusses how Biden's infrastructure plan could transform the nation with "The Wizard of Odds," Harry Enten. Chris wraps up the show with Van Jones on Biden's economic agenda. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices