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For the first time since WWII, two sovereign nations are in a conventional war in Europe, in what President Biden calls an “unprovoked and unjustified attack”. Ukrainian President Zelensky condemns the Russian invasion, saying “The sound of a new iron curtain is closing between the Russian and civilized world”. CNN’s Clarissa Ward and Matthew Chance report live from Kharkiv and Kyiv. Former U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel joins to discuss Biden’s sanctions on Russia, the U.S. military response to the Russian invasion, and the likelihood of Russian cyber attacks on America. Former Commander of U.S. Central Command, General John Allen (Ret.), joins Wolf to discuss Russia's phased military campaign plan against Ukraine and how far Putin could be willing to go. Hosted by Wolf Blitzer. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukraine declares a state of emergency amid the threat of full-scale Russian invasion that the U.S. warns is "imminent". Ukraine’s President Zelinsky says he tried to call Putin today, but received “Silence” adding, “If we are attacked, we will defend ourselves”. That, as CNN brings you coverage of the U.N. Security Council’s emergency meeting on Russia.Major General James “Spider” Marks (Ret.) joins to give his perspective on Russia’s military capabilities vs Ukraine’s, and how a conflict could roll out in the days and weeks to come. Bill Taylor is the former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine. He Joins Wolf to discuss what Putin is thinking, what happens next, and gives his view on Trump's words of praise for the Russian President’s actions.Hosted by Wolf Blitzer. 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 announces new sanctions on Russia and calls Putin’s deployment of troops into Donetsk and Luhansk, and the construction of a field hospital on the border, the “Beginning of a Russian invasion” into Ukraine, while former president Trump praises Russia’s Ukraine aggression as “Genius”. Former Director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, joins to discuss Putin’s next moves.An FDA official says a fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine might be needed by the fall. CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins to discuss how likely a second booster shot will be, and if so, when. Plus, former Trump administration official Olivia Troye speaks out about her experience of a possible “Havana Syndrome” case.Hosted by Wolf Blitzer. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The former police officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright after mistaking her gun for a Taser during a traffic stop is given two-years in prison. She is likely to serve 16 months. Prosecutors, however, wanted 7-years. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison joins to give his perspective on the sentencing.With President Biden now "convinced" Vladimir Putin has decided to invade Ukraine, Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, William Taylor, and Lt. Col. Alexander Vinman (Ret.), join to give their perspectives on the information available, and Putin’s next possible move.Plus, as the judge who helped Mike Pence fight pressure from Trump to overturn the 2020 election speaks out, CNN Legal Analyst Ben Ginsberg joins to discuss the importance of reforming the Electoral Count Act to be effective in tight contests, and why it makes sense for opposing parties to have clear rules in a contentious election. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tensions rise as Ukrainian and Russian backed separatists trade accusations about the shelling of a kindergarten facility in the Eastern Ukraine region of Donbas, with President Biden warning that Russia plans to manufacture a pretext for a full-scale invasion, and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warning the Russian Military has already selected targets. Trump, Don Jr., and Ivanka are ordered to sit for depositions before a state-level prosecutor who is looking into their business practices. With the Trump Organization’s accounting firm abandoning them citing unreliable financial records, what will be discovered? Plus, The GOP effort to link a judicial nominee to rising crime and the doping scandal skater Kamila Valeiva breaks down after multiple falls, placing fourth in a free skate event. 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 Federal Aviation Administration receiving 394 reports of unruly passengers already this year, mostly over wearing masks, airline CEOs and government officials are considering adding these individuals to the “No-fly list”. Eight GOP senators have opposed the move in a letter to the Attorney General, in which they say it would equate Americans skeptical of mask rules, to terrorists. Russia adds an additional 7,000 troops to the Ukraine border despite public claims of de-escalation. Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Davis (Ret.) joins Laura to discuss the military options Vladimir Putin has. Plus, the police handling of a black teen while breaking up a mall fight in New Jersey sparks outrage and an investigation, and A six-year old girl is found alive under a staircase two years after she was reported missing. 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 first of three ex-officers involved in George Floyd’s death takes the stand, testifying that he assumed other officers would tend to Floyd’s medical needs as he helped with crowd control, and that using a knee to restrain a subject was common practice. The first gunmaker is held liable for U.S. mass shootings in a $73 million settlement with the families of Sandy Hook victims. Plus, President Biden pushes for diplomacy but pledges “Full force” to defend Americans & NATO allies if Russia invades Ukraine, the Trump Organization is ditched by it’s longtime accounting firm and a jury finds the New York Times did not defame Sarah Palin. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pentagon warns Russia could invade Ukraine "With little to no warning", as the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv moves its remaining diplomats West amid fears of a Russian invasion. What would a war in Ukraine mean for America? CNN Senior International Correspondent Matthew Chance, joins to give his perspective.In a major development in the trial of Sarah Palin versus the New York Times, the judge overseeing the defamation lawsuit says he will dismiss it, as her team did not prove a key element of its case. Plus, the prosecution rests in the civil rights trial of three ex-officers involved in the murder of George Floyd, Hip-Hop takes centre stage at the Super Bowl halftime show, and the Congressional inaction on gun violence four years after the Parkland massacre.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

As the Canadian truckers stand-off inspires protests across the globe, a judge grants an injunction giving police more power to end the blockade. It includes permission to tow vehicles away from the supply chain critical Ambassador Bridge, which connects Windsor, Ontario, to Detroit, Michigan.California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing sues Tesla, citing rampant racism against black workers. Former Tesla contractor Owen Diaz, who was awarded $137 million in damages in racial discrimination lawsuit against Tesla, joins to give his reaction to the case. Plus, an Olympic gold medal is in question after a Russian figure skater tests positive for a banned drug prior to competing and three ex-officers accused of aiding and abetting George Floyd's murder go on trial for violating his civil rights. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As allegations arise that Trump ripped up official records and his staff found papers flushed in the White House toilet, the Washington Post reports some documents taken to Mar-A-Lago by former president Trump after he left office were ‘Top Secret’ and clearly marked as ‘Classified’.Congress renews the violence against women act, but following Republican opposition to the bill, does not remove the “boyfriend loophole”. Plus, Bob Saget’s autopsy report reveals he tragically died from accidental head trauma after a backwards fall, the Canadian truckers’ bridge blockade brings pain to both sides of the border as the Mayor of Windsor seeks an injunction, and Sarah Palin testifies in her libel case against the New York Times.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 North Carolina Elections Board is attempting to block Republican Congressman Madison Cawthorn from being able to run for reelection, over stating it was “time to fight” just days before the January 6 insurrection, and also speaking at the ‘Stop the Steal’ rally. Critics denounce the so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill, arguing it will strip protections from LGBTQ children, with President Biden calling the legislation “Hateful”.NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell addresses racism & discrimination allegations facing the NFL ahead of the Super Bowl, admitting the League has fallen short in the process of hiring black coaches. Plus, Bob Saget's family say his cause of death was head trauma and more states lift mask restrictions as Covid cases drop. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a new controversial ruling, the Supreme Court restores a GOP-drawn Congressional map in Alabama, which was previously blocked by the lower court. Rick Hasen, Professor of Law at the University of California Irvine and Derrick Johnson, President of the NAACP, join to discuss why the move hurts black voters and how it could impact the midterm elections.As Trump hands over White House documents improperly taken to Mar-A-Lago, The Georgia prosecutor investigating his efforts to overturn the 2020 results says "subpoenas are coming". Plus, the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus responds to the death of Amir Locke, calling it “completely avoidable’” and “yet another example where a no-knock warrant has resulted in the death of an innocent person” and a former New York Times editor takes the stand in Sarah Palin's defamation suit against the newspaper. 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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Kevin McCarthy claims he cannot remember key phone calls between himself and Trump during and after the insurrection, but the timeline of his previous public remarks about the former president admitting he bore some blame for the Capitol attack tell a different story.Also tonight, the GOP lawmakers who refuse to testify: what are McCarthy, Perry and Jordan hiding about January 6, and will they be subpoenaed? Plus, Oath Keepers leader pleads not guilty to seditious conspiracy in the January 6 attack, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vows to fine hospitals that follow Biden’s vaccine mandate for health care workers and Novak Djokovic is detained by Australian border authorities after his visa is revoked for a second time.Guests: Jan. 6 Select Committee member Rep. Pete Aguilar, attorney for Jan. 6 Select Committee Mary McCord, CNN Contributor Patrick McEnroe and CNN Chief Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin.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 DOJ indicts Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes and 10 others for "seditious conspiracy" relating to the January 6 insurrection. With the House Select Committee investigating January 6 now wanting to speak with the founder of the far-right militia group, Rhodes’ attorney joins to give his perspective on the details of this rare legal action and what his client’s defense might be.The Supreme Court blocks the Biden Administration's vaccine rule for large businesses, but allows the mandate for some health care workers. Xavier Becerra Joins to discuss White House plans to cover the cost of Covid tests and the N95 mask supply chain. Is enough being done? Plus, the GOP plots an onslaught of Biden probes in the run up to 2024, including security failures around 1/6 and hearings on both the origin of the Covid pandemic and Hunter Biden.Guests: January 6 Committee member Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D), CNN Law Enforcement Analyst Michael Fanone, Attorney for Oath Keepers Jonathon Moseley, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and CNN Political Commentator Van Jones.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

House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy refuses to cooperate with the January 6 investigation, saying he won’t participate with the “abuse of power”. That, as two other Representatives, Jim Jordan and Scott Perry also decline to appear before the House Select Committee. What are they hiding?Plus, GOP Senator Marsha Blackburn is under fire for her controversial comments criticizing the “rap sheet” of a black judicial nominee, Why Omicron is scary for E.R. doctors and tennis star Novak Djokovic admits he didn't immediately isolate after his positive Covid test.Guests: Stanley Brand, John Dean, Cornell William Brooks, Dr. Craig Spencer and Bob Costas.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

President Biden delivers his voting rights speech in Georgia, pushing for the Senate to change filibuster rules to pass the ‘Freedom to Vote Act’ and the ‘John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act’, saying, “I’m tired of being quiet”. But has Biden already lost the African American community within a year by not delivering on his promise to eliminate discriminatory voting practices, and what does it mean for voter turnout in the years to come?As Republicans push for more voting restrictions in Georgia, its Secretary of State joins to talk about election integrity and his views on non-citizens being allowed to vote. Plus, Dr. Fauci clashes with GOP Senators in a Covid response hearing and the Manhattan D.A. faces pushback from the NYPD after announcing he won’t prosecute certain crimes.Guests: CEO of the The New Georgia Project Nsé Ufot, Georgia Secretary of State (R) Brad Raffensperger, Former member of Biden’s Covid-19 Advisory Board Dr Zeke Emanuel and CNN Senior Law Enforcement Analyst Charles Ramsey.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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As some health experts raise concerns about the CDC’s failure to urge negative tests at the end of the new 5-day isolation period, Dr. Anthony Fauci joins to discuss the CDC’s decision. After, Dr Zeke Emmanuel joins to give his perspective on the growing debate on Covid vaccine mandates for airline passengers.Plus, Legendary NFL coach and broadcaster John Madden dies at 85. CNN contributor Bob Costas joins to remember the icon’s career. And, as businesses push back return to work dates, Professor Scott Galloway joins to talk about how remote working is affecting young male Americans.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 shortens their recommended Covid isolation period for the asymptomatic from ten days to five. Dr. Ashish Jha, Dean of the Brown University School of Public Health, joins to discuss why he thinks the new CDC guidelines are what our country needs and why.Plus, the GOP pushes to expand jobless benefits for workers who quit over vaccine mandates, the Association of Flight Attendants President Sara Nelson joins to call out the new CDC isolation guidelines, how Covid could reshape businesses in 2022 and fentanyl overdoses are now the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45.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

With the Omicron variant rapidly spreading and not nearly enough testing to meet the massive demand, a new report from "Vanity Fair" suggests the Biden administration dismissed a plan from experts to ramp up rapid testing months ago. But is that what really happened? Dr Michael Mina, who attended White House meeting where the proposal was made, joins to give his perspective. Also tonight: former police officer Kim Potter is found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright, Philadelphia faces a prosecutor shortage as hundreds leave the D.A.'s Office amid a record murder rate and as Trump pushes back on vaccine conspiracies, will his supporter base follow him? 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

A potentially game-changing Covid antiviral pill developed by Pfizer has been authorized by the FDA. Paxlovid, which is proven to significantly reduce Covid hospitalizations and death, will be available in January and has also been green-lighted for children aged 12 and older. Also tonight: school closures across the U.S. mount amid the Omicron surge, Biden reiterates his plans to run in 2024 saying a Trump rematch would "increase the prospect", when does tough on crime go too far? A truck driver is set to serve a 110-year prison sentence after a deadly crash in Colorado and Bob Costas joins to discuss vaccinations and sports leagues. Guests: Dr. Peter Hotez, Joseph G. Allen, Bret Stephens and George Brauchler. 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 lays out his Omicron battle plan, announcing an additional 10,000 testing sites beyond the 20,000 the White House points to nationwide, deploying 1,000 more military members to help hospitals if they become overburdened again and mailing half a billion free Covid home testing kits to Americans next month. Plus: NYC offers $100 to get boosted by New Year’s, Trump looks to the anniversary of January 6 to push election lies, Joe Manchin is in talks with fellow Democrats after their fiery response to his “No” on Build Back Better and sports leagues search for a way forward amid the Omicron surge. Guests: Dr Ashish Jha, Bill de Blasio, Robert Costa and Bob Costas. 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 rapidly spreading Omicron variant now accounts for 75% of new Covid cases. With only 61% of the country fully vaccinated and 18% boosted as people gather for Christmas, President Biden gives a new speech about the steps we can all be taking now, and issues some dire warnings for the unvaccinated. Plus, Democrats face an uncertain path as Joe Manchin rejects ‘Build Back Better, the Pentagon issues rules to fight extremism in the military as a retired U.S. general warns of a 2024 insurrection and Harvard University suspends the SAT and ACT requirements for the next 4 years. Guests: Dr. Zeke Emanuel, Charlie Dent, Major General Paul D. Eaton and Bob Schaeffer. 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

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