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A Russian missile strike on a train station used as an evacuation hub in the Eastern city of Kramatorsk, Ukraine, kills at least 50 people and leaves more than 100 injured. Russia blames Ukraine for the attack, saying it did it to its own people. But the U.S. assesses it was a Russian short-range ballistic missile fired from a Russian position, inside Ukraine.CNN learns Donald Trump Jr. texted White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows ideas for overturning the 2020 Election on the 5th of November, before the race was called, stating, "We have multiple paths. We control them all". Plus, Moscow forces the closure of Amnesty International and Human Right Watch Offices in Russia, CNN goes inside Chernobyl after Russians withdraw, and the U.S. assists Ukraine In receiving the ‘S-300 Air Defense System’ from Slovakia.Hosted by Jake Tapper, live from Lviv. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world takes further action to isolate Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, with the U.N. voting to suspend Putin's regime from the Human Rights Council. Ukrainian officials say major fighting is underway on the shifting battlefield as Russian forces target Donbas, and a top U.S. General warns the Ukraine war will be a "long slog".CNN learns America is actively providing Intelligence to Ukraine's military for operations against Russians, in Eastern Ukraine. Plus, a Putin spokesman admits to “significant” troop losses in Ukraine, and Russia is accused of taking Ukrainians to “filtration centers”.Hosted by Jake Tapper, live from Lviv, Ukraine. 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 emerge of a cover-up by Russian troops, President Biden says "major war crimes" are happening in Ukraine, with the Mayor of Mariupol saying his devastated city is “the new Auschwitz”. That, as the Western Lviv region is targeted by Russian strikes and local officials say heavy fighting is underway in Eastern Ukraine.Oleksandra Matviichuk is a human rights lawyer and the ‘Center for Civil Liberties’ Head in Ukraine. She talks with Jake about the evidence she is collecting of alleged war crimes there. Plus, 63 House Republicans vote against reaffirming U.S. support for NATO, Putin’s daughters and Russian banks are targeted in new round of U.S. sanctions after the Bucha atrocities, and drones, phones and satellites expose Russia targeting Ukrainian civilians.Hosted by Jake Tapper live from Lviv. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses the U.N. Security Council in the wake of the Bucha massacre, calling for Russian military members to be tried for war crimes and telling the Council to "dissolve yourself" if you won't punish Russia. That, as the U.S. announces new Russia sanctions and makes a case to expel it from the Human Rights Council.As Russia continues to lie about the horrors it is inflicting in Ukraine despite video evidence, Ukrainian Member of Parliament Andrii Osadchuk joins to discuss the daily death and destruction being witnessed across his country. Plus, NATO gathers war crimes evidence against Putin, a top U.S. general says the potential for ‘significant’ international conflict is increasing, and Lviv’s soccer club owner vows to change jobs and “become a sniper”.Hosted by Jake Tapper, live from Lviv. 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 calls for Putin to be put on trial for war crimes as mass graves are discovered in Bucha, a suburb Northwest of Kyiv, after Russian forces withdraw amid fears Putin could be preparing for a new large-scale offensive in Eastern Ukraine.Rachel Denber is Deputy Director of Human Rights Watch. She joins CNN Tonight to discuss her organisation’s new report which documents “apparent war crimes” by Russian forces in Ukraine. Plus, Jake interviews Ukrainian Member of Parliament Inna Sovsun about Russia’s possible war crimes, its claim that Ukraine faked a video showing bodies in the streets in Bucha, and the reality of the satellite images which prove otherwise.Hosted by Jake Tapper, live from Lviv. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukraine’s President Zelensky refuses to confirm or deny ordering an airstrike which resulted in a direct hit on a Russian fuel depot containing millions of gallons of fuel. That, as satellite images show Russian forces are gone from an airport outside of Kyiv, now the site of Ukraine’s first big victory. And, the next round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia resume, with Zelensky’s chief of staff telling CNN he has a “very, very small portion of optimism”. Plus, Ukrainian Parliament Member Oleksandra Ustinova speaks out about the death of her best friend's husband, killed by Russian shelling, Will Smith resigns from the Motion Picture Academy after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars and the U.S. is to provide $300 million more in security assistance to Ukraine. 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

As Russia’s barbaric invasion of Ukraine enters day 36, Putin’s forces ramp up strikes focused on Kyiv, Chernihiv, Izyum and the Donbas region, with President Zelensky saying Ukraine will fight "until the end". That, as the head of British Intelligence alleges Russian troops are low on morale, are refusing orders, and are sabotaging their own equipment. The DOJ announces its criminal probe into January 6 will expand to gather information about the planning of the so-called ‘Stop The Steal’ rally and the effort to subvert the 2020 Electoral College vote. Plus, Jared Kushner appears before the January 6 Committee, the House introduces a bill to hold Vladimir Putin accountable for war crimes, and the Oscars producer says the LAPD was ready to arrest Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock.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 Pentagon says, "we believe that Putin is being misinformed" about Russian military performance in Ukraine and the impact of sanctions on Russia’s economy. That, as Ukrainian cities continue to be bombarded despite Russia’s claims of de-escalation, with heavy shelling reported around Kyiv over the past 24-hours, and Chernihiv’s Mayor saying his city has come under a “colossal attack”.Plus, Ukraine’s President Zelensky says “negotiations with Russia are "only words", Chris Rock makes his first public remarks on the Will Smith slap, the Biden Administration pledges $500 million in budgetary aid to Ukraine, and how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is fueling an international hunger crisis.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

Russia says it will “drastically reduce military activity” on two fronts - Kyiv and Chernihiv, following diplomatic talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul. But skepticism abounds from the White House, with the Pentagon calling the move a minor “repositioning, not a withdrawal”, as heavy shelling continues. Russia says it is now focusing on the “liberation of Donbas”. The White House phone records of January 6 show a seven-hour gap in Trump's calls. With the House panel now investigating whether Trump communicated through backchannels, phones of aides or “burner phones”, will we finally get to the bottom of who the former President spoke with on the day of the insurrection? 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 says he is "not walking anything back" after saying Putin "cannot remain in power". The President says he was expressing moral outrage during scripted remarks, and makes no apologies for his unscripted remarks. Will this escalate tensions?Plus, the January 6 Committee votes to recommend two more Trump advisers for criminal contempt, the Mayor of Mariupol calls for a “complete evacuation” of his city, saying it's “in the hands of the occupiers”, Russia targets a major telecom company in Ukraine in a “powerful cyberattack”, and a look inside Poland’s massive Ukrainian refugee relief mission. 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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Ukrainian counter-attacks North and West of the capital of Kyiv appear to jeopardize Russian efforts to encircle the city, but U.S. and NATO officials believe Belarus could “soon” join Russia in its war against Ukraine. That, as the Pentagon confirms Russia has used hypersonic missiles in Ukraine, and a Putin spokesman refuses to rule out using nuclear weapons. Plus, CNN brings you live coverage of President Biden's trailblazing Supreme Court nominee, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, as she faces GOP attacks on race and crime on day two of her historic confirmation hearings. 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

Historic confirmation hearings begin for Supreme Court nominee, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first black woman ever nominated. CNN Supreme Court Reporter Ariane de Vogue joins to discuss Judge Jackson’s career, judicial philosophy and the questions she answered today in court.President Zelensky says Mariupol is “reduced to ashes, but it will survive”. That, as the U.S. warns attacks on Ukraine are growing more dangerous for civilians as Russian forces are “desperate” for momentum. Plus, President Biden is to hold urgent talks with NATO about the invasion of Ukraine and a Polish family takes in 46 Ukrainian war refugees.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 Russia attacks Kyiv from multiple directions, NATO's Response Force has been activated, for the first time in history, to defend the Alliance. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the "Fate of Ukraine is being decided right now". CNN Senior National Security Correspondent Alex Marquardt reports live from Ukraine’s Capital, where heavy fighting continues.In a rare step, the U.S. announces it will sanction Vladimir Putin directly, along with his Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Plus Ukrainian Parliament Member Kira Rudik says she's armed and ready to fight, and what is behind Putin’s ludicrous vow to “de-Nazify” Ukraine? Is he borrowing from Hitler's playbook? Timothy Snyder, Professor of History at Yale University, joins Wolf to discuss.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

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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