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House passes Republican bill to raise debt limit

House Republicans score a victory after the House passes a bill to raise the nation’s $31.4 trillion debt limit by an additional $1.5 trillion. As part of the bill, the GOP also proposes to block Biden’s plan to grant student loan forgiveness, repeal green energy tax credits and kill new Internal Revenue Service funding. Plus, President Biden strikes a landmark deal to send a nuclear submarine to South Korea for the first time in some 40 years. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 27, 20231h 23m

Biden to voters: soul of America still at stake in 2024

President Biden’s re-election campaign is officially underway and he is promising to “finish the job” as he works to win over unenthusiastic Democrats and takes digs at his former and potentially future opponent Donald Trump. Plus, a rape allegation lawsuit against Trump goes to trial with opening statements in New York. Also, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins to discuss the House GOP debt limit bill. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 26, 20231h 20m

Tucker Carlson out at Fox News in bombshell shakeup

In a major shake up, Fox News has parted ways with their primetime host Tucker Carlson. Also, an urgent crisis in Sudan where thousands of U.S. citizens remain on the ground as a new ceasefire is announced. We speak with a White House official on what the Biden administration is doing and not doing to help civilians escape after U.S. diplomats were evacuated. Plus, the Fulton County district attorney in Georgia who is investigating Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election is planning to announce her decision on whether to bring criminal charges against Trump by this summer. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 20231h 20m

Supreme Court stops abortion pill restrictions from taking effect

The Supreme Court protected access to a widely used abortion drug by freezing lower-court rulings that placed restrictions on medication abortion. The order means that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the drug mifepristone will remain in place while appeals play out, potentially for months to come. Plus, a Russian war plane accidentally drops a bomb on one of its own cities. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 202349 min

Source: plans underway for Biden to announce second term bid next week

According to sources, there are plans underway inside the White House amongst Biden’s close advisors to announce as soon as next week that Biden will plan to run for reelection. Plus, Alec Baldwin’s attorney says criminal charges against the actor are being dropped a year and a half after the deadly accidental shooting on the set of his film Rust. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 202349 min

Supreme Court temporarily extends access to abortion drug

The Supreme Court extends a temporary block of abortion pills restrictions, buying the justices more time to consider an emergency appeal. Plus, after Fox’s historic settlement with Dominion, the network is now facing another major lawsuit from a voting technology company with an even bigger price tag. Also, the 84-year-old defendant pleads not guilty in the shooting of a teenager who mistakenly went to his home. Are hate crimes charges warranted? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 20, 202341 min

Dominion lawyer: Fox agreed to $787.5 million settlement

Fox News agrees to a huge last minute settlement with Dominion Voting Systems for false on air claims about the 2020 election. We will get reaction this hour from Dominion’s lead lawyer. Also, the 84-year-old Kansas City man charged with shooting a black teenager was just released on bail after turning himself in. Court documents say he wordlessly opened fire within seconds of seeing the 16-year-old who mistakenly wound up on his doorstep. Plus, we discuss the American journalist jailed in Russia with the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 202340 min

No state criminal charges for Akron officers in shooting of black man

Nearly 10 months after an Ohio man was shot and killed by police, a grand jury decides not to indict the eight officers involved in the death of Jayland Walker. We are standing by for reaction from Walker’s family in this case which has sparked angry protests. Also, the FBI has arrested two alleged Chinese agents, accusing them of running a secret police station in New York’s Chinatown. The Feds are describing it as an unprecedented operation aimed at intimidating Chinese dissents. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 202345 min

Leak suspect charged as U.S. reveals highest-level secrets exposed

The suspect in the Pentagon intelligence leak now stands charged with two federal crimes after his first court appearance. Court documents reveal the Air Force guardsman Top Secret clearance and the high level of classified material that was exposed. Also, the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily extends access to a widely used abortion drug as justices review the case. Plus, several current and potential Republican presidential candidates speak at the NRA convention. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 15, 202341 min

21-year-old Air Force guardsman in custody in Pentagon leaks case

A 21-year-old member of U.S. Air National Guard has been arrested by the FBI in connection with the leaking of classified documents. Key member of the House Armed Services Committee Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) joins to discuss what the military should do to keep its secrets safe. Plus, the Florida House passes a six-week abortion ban, sending the bill to Gov. DeSantis’ desk. The bill would make Florida one of the most restrictive states in the country to obtain an abortion. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 14, 202341 min

One-on-one with the Ukrainian Prime Minister

Ukrainian prime Minister Denys Shmyhal joins to discuss the probe of Russian war crimes and the leak of U.S. classified documents. Plus, chilling 911 calls made during the Louisville bank shooting just released capture the terror as gunshots rang out and a sobbing witness told the dispatcher of the horror. Also, supporters are celebrating the reappointment of a second Tennessee state lawmaker who was expelled. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 13, 202341 min

Louisville mayor reactions to just-released video from bank shooting

Just released video shows police responding to the Louisville bank gunman and his deadly rampage against coworkers. The mayor of Louisville joins to provide the latest in the investigation and urges action to stop gun violence. Also, the Manhattan district attorney is now suing Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), accusing him of obstruction in regards to the hush money investigation of former President Trump. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 12, 202340 min

Nashville council votes to reinstate outside state lawmakers

An African American Democrat who was expelled by the Tennessee statehouse has been reappointed. Plus, an employee opened fire at a Louisville, Kentucky bank killing four people and leaving nine others injured. We’re learning more about the now dead shooter, the note he left behind, and how he live-streamed the attack as it was happening. Also, new moves to freeze a ruling that could block access to a widely used abortion pill starting this week. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 10, 202341 min

VP Harris meeting with expelled Tennessee Democrats

Vice President Kamala Harris is in Nashville, Tennessee, throwing her support behind two Tennessee Democrats ousted from the statehouse for protesting gun violence. Also, Israel is reeling from an apparent terror attack, killing at least one person and wounding six in Tel Aviv. Plus, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas fires back, claiming his luxurious vacations with a conservative mega donor were personal hospitality. But, even some Republican judges aren’t buying his explanation. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 7, 202349 min

Resolution to expel second TN Democrat for gun protest fails

Outrage in Tennessee after Republicans expel a Democrat from the House legislature for protesting gun violence on the House floor. More Democratic lawmakers are also vulnerable to expulsion votes. Plus, Israel strikes Gaza after facing a barrage of rocket attacks from Lebanon. The Israeli ambassador to the United States joins to discuss the escalating violence in the Middle East. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 7, 202353 min

Spokesman: Pence to comply with subpoena in Jan 6 investigation

Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will not appeal a judge’s ruling to testify in the special counsel’s January 6th investigation. Pence is now poised to recount for the first time under oath his conversations with Donald Trump leading up to the January insurrection. Also, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and a bipartisan delegation of U.S. lawmakers hold a historic meeting with Taiwan’s president on American soil. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of the Intelligence Committee joins to discuss the talks. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 6, 202340 min

Update for April 4, 2023

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Apr 4, 20231 min

Tomorrow: Trump to turn himself in at Manhattan courthouse

History is unfolding tonight in New York City as former President Trump arrives in Manhattan ahead of his unprecedented arraignment on criminal charges. We’re standing by for a decision form the judge on whether cameras will be allowed to broadcast the hearing and whether Trump’s indictment will be unsealed before it begins. Plus, we’re tracking the massive security operation underway as officials prepare for the former president’s movements through the city and the courthouse. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 4, 202341 min

Confirmed tornadoes in Arkansas & Illinois; millions under alert

We’re following breaking news on the tornado danger in the midwest and parts of the south as twisters are spotted in Arkansas and Illinois. Millions are under a high risk storm alert. Plus, urgent courthouse preparations are underway right now for the unprecedented arraignment of former President Donald Trump. We’re learning more about how and when Trump will face the historic criminal charges returned by a New York grand jury. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 20231h 20m

A historic indictment

Not long after today's show begins, three sources tell CNN that a Manhattan grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump in connection with the Stormy Daniels hush money scheme. The indictment is under seal and the exact charges are not known. It's the first time a sitting or former president has been indicted. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 20231h 53m

Police: school shooter believed to have had weapons training

First Lady Jill Biden is set to attend a vigil for the six victims of a school shooting in Nashville, Tennesse as police reveal the shooter may have had weapons training. Also, the New York grand jury investigating Donald Trump will take a break for most of April. How might that impact the decision to indict the former president? Plus, the crisis unfolding in Israel is testing relations with the United States after President Biden criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s divisive judicial overhaul plan. A former ambassador to Israel joins to discuss the latest. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 30, 20231h 20m

Biden urges Congress to act, repeats call for assault weapons ban

New reaction to the chilling body camera video police just revealed involving the national school shooting. This as President Biden pleas for an assault weapons ban. Law enforcement is sharing new information about the shooter’s arsenal and mental health. Also, we’re learning more about the New York grand jury investigation of Donald Trump. Sources say the panel won’t hear the hush money case again this week amid questions about when, or if, the former president will be indicted. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 28, 20231h 20m

Nashville police: school shooting was a targeted act

Nashville police say they have identified the woman who opened fire at a private Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee, killing three children and three adults. Vice Mayor Jim Shulman joins to provide updates. Plus, a key player in the Stormy Daniels hush money saga meets with the New York grand jury. Also, after mass protests, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delays the judicial overhaul plan that’s dividing his country. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 27, 20231h 25m

U.S. assessing damage, casualties from new rocket attacks

Hours after the United States retaliated for a deadly drone strike in Syria, American forces are being targeted yet again. President Biden vows to forcefully protect U.S. citizens as his administration casts blame on Iran and seeks to punish its proxies. Also, former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows is under orders to testify along with other former top Trump aides in the January 6th criminal investigation. Plus, North Korea threatens to unleash a giant radioactive tsunami as it claims to test a nuclear capable underwater drone. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 202339 min

Grand jury in Trump hush money probe set to reconvene Monday

Donald Trump is defiant ahead of his potential indictment in the hush money investigation in New York and his lawyer's testimony in the classified documents probe in Washington. Also, members of Congress double down on their threat to ban the hugely popular social media app TikTok after grilling the company’s CEO about ties to China and national security concerns. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 202340 min

Appeals court: Trump lawyer must testify

In a major legal ruling against Trump, a federal appeals court says the former president’s lawyer must testify before a grand jury in the criminal investigation of Trump’s handling of classified documents. Also, stock prices plunge after the Federal Reserve raises interest rates again despite bank meltdowns that are adding to American’s economic fears. Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers joins to react. Plus, Ukraine is accusing Russia of deliberately targeting civilians in the deadly missile strike that hit residential apartment buildings. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 22, 202341 min

Law enforcement preps underway for possible Trump indictment

Donald Trump braces for a potential indictment as the Manhattan district attorney weighs historic charges against the former president that could come at any time. The Republican defense of Trump is now expanding to the Senate while law enforcement prepares for protests or worse if Trump is arrested. Also, the leaders of China and Russia wrap up their second day of high-stakes talks with no evidence that the two countries reached any major breakthroughs on the war in Ukraine. Plus, a Virginia grand jury just indicted all ten people charged in the death of an African American man in custody. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 202341 min

NYPD increases security ahead of a potential Trump indictment

A Trump ally just wrapped up testimony before a grand jury in New York investigating the former president’s alleged role in a hush money scheme. This as New York police are increasing courthouse security just ahead of a potential Trump indictment. Also tonight, Trump’s top GOP allies are rushing to his defense and trying to discredit the New York district attorney who is investigating Trump. Plus, China’s President Xi Jinping visits Russia, praising Putin and calling him a dear friend. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 202341 min

Zelensky hails Putin war crimes arrest warrant as “historic”

Vladimir Putin is formally charged with war crimes as the International Criminal Court seeks his arrest for an alleged scheme to deport Ukrainian children to Russia. Also, a monumental court ruling against former President Trump as his lawyer is ordered to testify in the grand jury investigation of Trump's handling of classified documents. Plus, U.S. stocks slide as fears about the banking system persist despite new multi-billion dollar rescues. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 18, 202340 min

U.S. assessing drone ops over Black Sea after Russian harassment

The United States believes Russia has recovered some debris from a downed American drone as newly declassified video shows the dangerous mid-air encounter with Russian jets. State Department Spokesperson Ned Price joins to discuss this potential flashpoint in the worsening relations with Moscow. Plus, a CNN exclusive about the dozens of Mar-a-Lago staffers subpoenaed in the investigation of former President Trump’s handling of classified documents. Also, a vulnerable regional bank has just secured $30 billion from a group of big banks here in the United States. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 16, 202340 min

Sources: Russians arrive at site of U.S. drone crash in Black Sea

U.S. officials say a Russian crew has reached the site where a U.S. drone crashed into the Black Sea after being hit by a Russian jet. Key White House official John Kirby joins to answer what, if anything, the Kremlin might learn from the wreckage. Plus, stock prices slide amid instability in the banking industry. Also, former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen finishes his second round of testimony in the investigation of hush money he says he paid to Stormy Daniels. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 15, 202340 min

Russian jet damages, forces down U.S. drone over Black Sea

The White House is slamming Russia as reckless after a U.S. drone aircraft was forced down by a Russian fighter jet in international air space over the Black Sea. Also, a U.S. Justice Department investigation is now underway into the historic collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. This as a top U.S. credit rating firm is downgrading the outlook for the U.S. banking system to negative. Plus, a new CNN poll of Republicans shows Trump narrowly leading DeSantis ahead of the 2024 primary. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 14, 202341 min

Biden blames bank implosion on Trump deregulation

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers joins to discuss the error made in regulating seized banks in the wake of the second largest bank failure in U.S. history. This as a second bank collapsed over the weekend and President Biden tries to reassure the nation and deter panic. Also, longtime Trump lawyer Michael Cohen testified in front of a grand jury as prosecutors decide whether to charge Trump in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 13, 202341 min

Second biggest bank failure in U.S. history rattles financial markets

The second biggest bank failure in U.S. history occurs as regulators close and seize Silicon Valley Bank, rattling markets and raising fears that other banks might collapse. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre joins to discuss the state of the American economy. Also, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is making his debut in the key 2024 battleground state of Iowa. Plus, Manhattan prosecutors are weighing charges against Trump as the Stormy Daniels hush money probe winds down. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 11, 20231h 20m

More than 80 Russian missiles fired in massive new air attack

Russia launches one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war, unleashing a deadly barrage of dozens of missiles across the country. Civilians and critical infrastructure are among the targets of the massive attack. Also, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital in Washington D.C. being treated for a concussion after tripping at an event. Plus, President Biden unveils his budget proposal. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh joins to discuss the president's plan. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 10, 202341 min

Zelensky invites House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to visit Ukraine

Ukraine says Russian fighters are storming Bakhmut nonstop amid a new NATO warning that the embattled city may fall soon. This as President Volodymyr Zelenksy makes an offer to the U.S. House speaker that Kevin McCarthy is refusing. Also, another filing is released in the defamation lawsuit against Fox News after a series of damning revelations, including a text in which Tucker Carlson wrote that he hates Donald Trump. Plus, the DOJ issues a scathing rebuke of the Louisville Metro Police Department. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 9, 202341 min

Zelenksy: Bakhmut would give Russia “open road” through east

Tonight, a first look at Wolf’s exclusive interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on why Ukrainians are refusing to retreat from Bakhmut. Also, some Republican senators are calling out Tucker Carlson, lambasting his new attempt to downplay the January 6th riot. Plus, two of the four Americans who authorities say were kidnapped in Mexico have been found dead, according to the Tamaulipas governor. One of the two survivors is severely injured, according to a U.S. official. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 8, 202341 min

Sen. Manchin on Democratic divisions over DC crime bill

Sen. Manchin of the Appropriations Committee joins to discuss the fight over raising the debt limit and the Washington D.C. criminal justice bill which has Democrats divided. Plus, fighting rages in eastern Ukraine as Russian forces are close to encircling Bakhmut. Also, Republicans are presented with the sharpest contrast yet between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis. We break down the dueling speeches by the former president and the current Florida governor as they gear up for a potential 2024 primary showdown. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 7, 202340 min

Russia closer to capturing key Ukrainian city of Bakhmut

Fierce new front line attacks and counterattacks in eastern Ukraine as the key Ukrainian city of Bakhmut fears it could fall at any time. This as President Biden commits to sending Ukraine $400 million in aid. Plus, Alex Murdaugh is sentenced to life in prison after jurors quickly convicted him of murdering his wife and son. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 4, 20231h 18m

FBI: suspect threatened to punish by death “anyone” Jewish in the Michigan government

A plot to kill Jewish officials in Michigan is revealed as the state attorney general says she was among the targets. We discuss the growing danger of antisemetic attacks and threats with the head of the Anti-Defamation League. Plus, Russian mercenaries make key advances on the key city of Bakhmut while Ukrainians fight to hold their ground. This as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets face to face with Moscow’s top diplomat for the first time since Russia’s invasion. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 3, 20231h 20m

Thousands of civilians holed up in Bakhmut as Russians advance

As Ukrainian forces fire back at Russian tanks and fighters, President Volodymyr Zelensky declares all fronts are “under control.” But, the city of Bakhmut is facing a ferocious assault right now with thousands of citizens in danger as Russian soldiers advance. Also, a man has been arrested for trying to bring explosives on a flight to Florida in his suitcase. Plus, jurors visit the scene where Alex Murdaugh’s wife and son were killed. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 2, 202341 min

House hearing on China amid clashes with Beijing over Ukraine, Covid, and TikTok

A high-profile hearing on China’s threat to America begins soon as global tensions rise amid the war in Ukraine and fears that China will provide lethal support to Russian forces. Also, student loan debt forgiveness is on the line at the U.S. Supreme Court. Plus, Fox News is facing more scrutiny and questions after the chairman Rupert Murdoch admitted under oath that some of the network’s hosts endorsed lies about the 2020 presidential election. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 1, 202340 min

U.S. intel divided on Covid-19 origin

There’s a new question around the center of the Covid-19 pandemic: where did Covid-19 come from? The Department of Energy made a low-confidence assessment that the lethal virus most likely came from a lab leak in China, but sources say that theory is still a minority view within the intelligence community. Our panel brings the latest. Plus, chairman of Fox Corporation Rupert Murdoch admitted in a deposition that some Fox News hosts endorsed lies that the 2020 presidential election was stolen. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 202343 min

CIA director: “confident” China is considering sending lethal aid to Russia

New fears emerge that Russia’s war against Ukraine is about to get a boost from China. White House national security official John Kirby joins to answer whether Beijing is actively considering sending lethal aid to Putin’s forces. Also, a new assessment on the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic is stirring up major controversy. We examine why the U.S. Department of Energy now believes the virus likely emerged from a Chinese lab. Plus, Fox Corporation chairman Rupert Murdoch admitted under oath that popular TV hosts endorsed false claims about the 2020 presidential election. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 202340 min

Zelensky vows “2023 will be the year of our victory”

Ukraine marks one full year of bloodshed and brutality at the hands of Russian forces. President Zelensky is defiant saying victory is inevitable. The Ukrainian ambassador to the United States joins to discuss developments in the war. Also, the prosecution rests in the Alex Murdaugh trial after two days of dramatic cross-examination. Did the jury buy his story about why he lied to police on the night of the killings? Plus, a CNN exclusive report on the Mar-a-Lago classified documents investigation. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 25, 20231h 20m

Ukraine bracing for new Russian attacks

CNN is near the tense front lines in eastern Ukraine with just a few hours to go before Russia’s war hits the one-year mark. Ukrainian forces brace for the possibility of new Russian strikes tonight. Also, a top safety official declares the toxic train wreck in Ohio was “100% preventable” as initial findings in the federal investigation are revealed. Plus, disgraced South Caroline lawyer Alex Murdaugh takes the stand in his murder trail where he admitted under oath to lying and stealing while denying he killed his wife and son. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24, 202340 min

Biden huddles with leaders of NATO’s eastern firewall

President Biden is heading home after capping his trip to Ukraine and Poland by meeting with allies on NATO’s front line against Russia. Plus, a new report that Ivanka and Jared Kushner have been subpoenaed in the special counsel investigation of January 6th. Will former president Trump try to prevent them from testifying? Also, nearly three weeks after a toxic train wreck in Ohio, national safety officials are getting ready to release a preliminary report. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 23, 202340 min

CNN Exclusive: Interview with Polish President Andrzej Duda

Key NATO member Polish President Andrzej Duda sat down with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour in an exclusive interview. She tells Wolf about President Duda’s reaction to President Joe Biden’s speech in Poland and his historic visit to Ukraine. And, the U.S. believes Russia had a failed test of an intercontinental ballistic missile while President Biden was in Ukraine on Monday. CNN’s Matthew Chance brings the latest report. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 22, 202343 min

Biden vows to stand with Ukraine hours after Putin defends war

A war of words between President Biden and Vladimir Putin in duelling speeches about the year-long conflict in Ukraine. The U.S. president delivered a speech in Poland rallying the West, declaring Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia. Putin defended his brutal invasion and took his nuclear threat to a new level by suspending a key arms control treaty. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 22, 202340 min

Biden in Poland after high-risk trip to Ukraine

President Biden is in Poland preparing for a momentous day on Tuesday when he and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be delivering dueling addresses nearly 800 miles apart. This after Biden made a surprise visit to Kyiv. We break down how Biden made the secret visit. Plus, how is Putin expected to respond? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 202341 min